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Splash pad project still needs funding Co-leaders say construction may begin in summer 2020 with design changes EMILIE HEIDEMANN Unified Newspaper Group
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As his brother Frazier, 6, right, talks with Santa, Bode Sanders-Andrews, 1, of Oregon stares into the jolly stranger’s snowwhite beard during the chili dinner at the Oregon Fire and EMS District building on Friday, Dec 6.
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Hundreds gathered in downtown Oregon on Friday, Nov. 6, for the village’s annual holiday tradition
— belting out Christmas carols and consuming generous helpings of chili — before Santa himself made an appearance. The festivities began at Waterman Triangle Park with a tree
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‘Mark the barber’ a cut above Oregon resident volunteers hair cutting services for 35 years MACKENZIE KRUMME Unified Newspaper Group
For the past 35 years, Mark Peterson has cut male residents’ hair at Oregon Manor. The first Wednesday of every month, Peterson takes each resident one by one into a small barber’s room next to the nurse’s station. He uses shears, a buzzer and comb to meticulously cut, clean up or buzz. He knows most residents by name. “There ya go Bob, all set,” he tells one resident. “Thanks for coming today, Francis,” he says to
another. Peterson is known as “Mark the barber” at the assisted living facility. After three decades of service he has decided to retire. On his last day, Wednesday, Dec. 4, residents wore a black hair-dressing cape which has different styles of mustaches on it, “the private eye” and “The Oz,” for instance. Staff and residents’ family members stopped by to shake Peterson’s hand and thank him. Humbly, Peterson, told everyone his goodbyes and said he was not the one people should be thanking. “It is humbling to see other people’s dedication,” Peterson said, referring to the staff. “All I do is cut hair.” Peterson started cutting hair at Oregon Manor in December 1985. Residents
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Mark Peterson meticulously trims Francis Jones’ hair during his last day of volunteering at Oregon Manor on Dec. 4. wanted nice haircuts for the holidays and someone approached Peterson, who co-owns Mark’s Barber Shop with his wife, Cindy, at 87 N Main St. At that time he thought it would be a one time event.
“Who knew a one-time gig would turn into a lifetime of service,” Peterson said. Some of the residents like Allen and Casper, have
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The Oregon Area Fire/ EMS District’s new truck might not be new off the assembly line, but you probably couldn’t tell by looking at it. After the district bought the seven year old vehicle at auction from Fitchburg last spring, it had body work and equipment updates, costing the department a total of $210,000. The apparatus replaces a 22 year old vehicle the department was not using regularly. The
new-to-the district truck will likely become one of the main first responders for the department, chief Glen Linzmeier told the Observer. That way, if needed, firefighters can respond to a fire straight from an EMS emergency. The department responded to almost 2,000 calls last year, Linzmeier said. The department is in the process of getting staff trained and certified to operate the new truck. It went into active service Dec. 1 and has already been used on calls. “We are very busy and growing, with the buildout of the village and the other areas, again more calls, more staffing, more hiring, more people ... more firefighters and EMTs (being) able to do their jobs,” Linzmeier said.
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After five years of slow progress, the Oregon splash pad project is still seeking donations from local businesses and individuals — and hopes to begin building by mid-2020 with potential design changes. Co-leader Deb Bossingham said project staff intends to start pad construction as early as
summer 2020, with it opening later that season. But if that doesn’t start within the next six months to a year, the project could lose its time donations and grant money Bossingham said. It won’t take on loans or use taxes, she said, since the splash pad will be open for public use. And though she can’t reveal anything just yet, Bossingham said there might be some changes to the design “to try to bring it to the community quicker.” With the village focusing on larger projects like the $10 million library project and the $3.7 million Jaycee Park West development, Bossingham said
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Oregon Fire/EMS has a new truck which will be their primary unit for suburban calls. Rendering courtesy DM Architecture
A rendering of the future Oregon Splash Pad shows early designs of the project’s interactive water features, shade structures and facilities. Project leaders are seeking public and private donations to fund the splash pad, in addition to considering design changes to expedite the project.
“We are determined to get this done. We hear from families all the time that they “there’s only so much money to go around.” And when the want the splash pad (to come to fruition).”
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splash pad was first introduced, so were the new Oregon Area Food Pantry and Oregon Youth Center building. Planning is done for the splash pad and the Oregon School District has built the pump house that would power the water features at the downtown site next to the Oregon Community Pool. And a large part of the project came together when Lycon announced it would donate all of the concrete for the project, coming out to 150-200 cubic yards. But Oregon-Brooklyn Optimist Club secretary Margaret Straub said in September fundraising for the project still wields priority, especially since it’s taken five years for the splash pad to reach it’s halfway point
Oregon-Brooklyn Optimist Club secretary Margaret Straub for funds. While organizers last year received a $650,000 estimate for project costs, Straub told the Observer earlier this year that number is now closer to $800,000. Bossingham said as of Friday, Dec. 6, the project is still seeking pavers and people to help purchase water features for the pool, though it has already received $200,000 worth. Local organizations like the Masons have contributed to the project, and people can donate money or buy a paver which could be inscribed with a donor’s name. Straub said she and Bossingham have applied for quite a few grants, receiving
one from the Total Administrative Services Corporation. They applied for another from the Madison Community Foundation, a process Straub said made for a “nerve racking weekend” writing the application in September. “We are determined to get this done,” Straub said in autumn. “We hear from families all the time that they want the splash pad (to come to fruition).” Bossingham said everyone she talks to “wants it done yesterday.” To donate to the splash pad or for more information, email Straub at oboptimists@gmail.com or Bossingham at dab@oregonsd. net.
A new truck of similar caliber would normally run around $600,000, Linzmeier said. “This turned out really nice; everybody here is pretty proud of it,” he said. The new truck will be mostly used in suburban areas. It has a narrower wheel base than the department’s larger truck they will now primarily use for rural areas, allowing it to make tighter turns on more narrow residential streets. Residents will see it on calls for smoke alarms, structure fires and traffic accidents, Linzmeier said. The truck’s design and tools help it with these familiar problems and some new ones that the department faces as the population and buildings in the fire district grow. Tools include adapters to connect with different sized systems used by other departments and a “high rise kit,” which allows firefighters to hook a hose up to sprinkler systems in buildings. The truck has updated equipment over the rural
truck. Older trucks have ladders stashed in compartments somewhere, while this one has a mechanical lift that stores ladders on top of the truck and then brings them down to be used, making it easier and safe to get to them. The truck also has a water cannon on top that is operated by remote control. This allows the department staff to be in a place where they can see the situation better, while still controlling the cannon. The hoses on the new truck are also all color coded,
making it quicker and easier to turn on the water from the truck. It holds 750 gallons, which is standard for trucks meant for use in areas with hydrants. Linzmeier said he estimates the truck would last the department another 10 to 12 years. Having the new truck means the department can focus on updating other equipment over the next decade, rather than worrying about their mainstay and putting too much wear on their rural engine, Linzmeier said.
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Before he was done with his last client, the staff at Oregon Manor threw him a party. There were bagels with cream cheese, fresh fruit and coffee. Twenty staff members, including administrator Tom Graves, presented Peterson with a plaque and a speech. Graves, quoted singer Taylor Hanson. “To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world,” he said. Peterson’s wife Cindy had tears in her eyes when she thanked Graves for organizing the party. Cindy and Peterson have worked at the barber shop together since 1985 and have been married for 26 years. She said she knows him better than anyone. “I just know what he has done and who he is,” Cindy said. “I know he is such a good person and it is nice to see him honored like this.” At age 65, Peterson said
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Tom Graves, administrator at Oregon Manor, presents Mark Peterson with an award for volunteering at the facility for 35 years on Wednesday, Dec. 4. it is just time to retire from volunteering. He will still stop by Oregon Manor on occasion, but needs a bit more time to enjoy skiing, traveling and spending time with grandchildren. However, it is sad, he said. Coming to Oregon Manor the first Wednesday of every month has been a routine of his for so long and he will miss it. The staff beautician, who cuts the women’s hair, will now absorb Peterson’s clients. Peterson is relieved. He said he was full of anxiety thinking no one would be around to cut residents’ hair. But now he can relax a little. “I feel good about that,” he said. “That the people will still be taken care of.” Contact Mackenzie Krumme at mackenzie. krumme@wcinet.com.
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OHS student Keira Hanmer puts together a healthy salad for her lunch on Tuesday. ceremony, Brooklyn Elementary School’s Movement Class and our Mindful Minute were featured in a video, BKE principal Kerri Modjeski said, and officials from the county program visited the school last week to learn more about some of the programs designed to “increase cooperation and improve focus while having fun.” “Teachers have found various ways to incorporate this into their daily lessons, and kids love it,”
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Property taxes on an average Village of Oregon home will increase by $182 this year, or 66% more than last year. The village sent off its tax bills to the county to be mailed Monday, Dec. 9, and taxes on the average home will be $5,413. About half of the increase comes from the Village of Oregon, which is adding a patrol officer and preparing for the upcoming construction of a library, plus providing a 3% cost of living adjustment for non-union employees. The school district, which held a successful $45 million referendum in 2018, is responsible for most of the remaining increase, $83. Dane County added $15 to the average resident’s bill, and Madison Area Technical College will add $3. Wisconsin abolished the state property tax in 2017. An increase in the Lottery Credit will save each homeowner $27.
she wrote the Observer in an email Monday. OHS principal Jim Pliner said support from the district in prioritizing healthy schools and healthy communities is “noteworthy.” “We are proud of the designation here at Oregon High School and know that there is more still yet to be done,” he said. Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@wcinet. com.
Oregon tax bills 2020 Jurisdiction Net taxes Village of Oregon Dane County State MATC OSD Total rate Avg. home value Lottery credit First $ credit
2018 2019 Change $5,232 $5,413 $182 $1,560 $1,649 $88.64 $864 $879 $15.24 0 0 0 $265 $268 $3 $3,315 $3,398 $83 $6,068 $6,295 $226 $289,205 $305,010 $15,805 $193.51 $220 $27 $79.68 $79.50 -$0.18
Tax bills and how much they increase will vary around the village, as its assessor, Accurate Appraisal, visits roughly one quarter of Oregon’s homes each year. The assessor uses computer modeling and an average market adjustment to assess the rest. The Oregon School District’s published tax rate showed a 2% decrease, while the village showed a 0.2% increase. But the village’s average home is valued at $305,010 in 2019, a 5% increase from 2018. Tax bills are required by state law to be mailed by Dec. 16, and the first half of payment is due Jan. 31,
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planting a school garden or providing active indoor recess earned points for schools based on complexity and the number of students, staff or families impacted the release states. District superintendent Brian Busler said the bundle of awards is a “wonderful recognition of our district’s strong commitment to green and healthy initiatives in our schools.” “We know that healthy kids are better learners,” he said in an email to the Observer. “It is our goal to help children learn to make healthy choices and develop healthy habits that will last a lifetime.” Prairie View Elementary principal Dawn Golz said the school has established several successful programs in recent years, including a running club before school, movement during indoor recess, a summer school PVE garden course, salad bar at lunch and student movement breaks throughout the day. This year, they’ve added whole-school mindfulness breaks twice a week, a staff book study focused on emotional well-being and a fourth grade Green Team that’s designing a hallway sensory path for students. “PVE is happy to be recognized for the work we do each day to promote green and healthy habits,” she wrote the Observer in an email. At the Dec. 5 awards
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erhaps it is human nature to focus on what we do not have, rather than to make the most of what we do. I am reminded of this when I hear people talk about transportation options for seniors in our community. “There is no public transportation here,” someone will say. “No bus. No taxi,” another will observe. Those are perfectly accurate statements of fact. Indeed, there is no bus or taxi available locally. Sure, you can call a cab from Madison, but the cost is significant, to say the least. The Oregon Area Senior Center would like to help people focus on all of the local transportation options seniors do have, rather than lamenting the ones the community lacks. There are a surprising number of options available for seniors who need support with transportation. The senior center itself does not have a van or a fleet of vehicles waiting to take people where they need to go. Instead the Senior Center coordinates rides on vehicles that are available thanks to a number of programs provided by Dane County, among other funding sources. There are programs that can be of help to people who do not drive at all, as well as programs that can provide out-of-town transportation for those who no longer wish to drive outside of Oregon. Much of the transportation available is provided on a donation basis, meaning there is a suggested donation amount per ride, but riders are encouraged to pay only what they can afford and no one is turned away for lack of ability to pay. One of the best utilized transportation programs the Senior Center works with is the Dane County RSVP driver escort program. That program relies on volunteers to transport seniors mainly to medical or medically related appointments. The drivers are background
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checked by RSVP, and have their mileage reimbursed by RSVP. Senior Center staff coordinates the drivers, matching them to requests for rides received
from seniors. The driver escort program is the only one that relies on volunteers to get seniors where they need to go. The rest of the options are rides provided on vans or buses, contracted through transportation companies. The possibilities are many, and they provide seniors with a lot of choices. There is a van that will pick seniors up at their homes and take them to the food pantry every Tuesday morning. After selecting supplies at the pantry, the seniors go back home on the van. Likewise, there is a van that will take seniors from home to Bill’s grocery store every week and another that will take seniors grocery shopping in Stoughton weekly. A van brings seniors to lunch at the Senior Center and back each weekday except Thursdays, when the destination is Ziggy’s restaurant. That same van can pick people up to do an errand or two in the middle of the day or it can bring them in to the Senior Center early for a program. It also is available to take people home later if they choose to stay for exercise class after lunch. If a senior needs to go somewhere like the pharmacy, a bank or a haircut but has no need to go the senior center, that can be arranged, as well. The van is in town, making trips, and it can fit errands into its schedule. One of the challenges to this is it does not work well as a spur of the moment system. Anytime several people’s needs are being addressed as the same time, there might not be
as much room for flexibility as one might like. The system works best with advance notice of people’s requests. The senior center staff is more likely to successfully arrange transportation if they are not trying to do it at the last minute. There are also transportation options available for people who prefer not to drive outside of Oregon. There is a monthly shopping trip to a Madison destination (in December the shoppers went to East Towne Mall). The van picks people up at the Senior Center in Oregon and drops them back off there at the end of the trip several hours later. Another fairly new option is field trips. The senior center is now scheduling field trips each month for seniors to enjoy. In November, a group toured the Veterans’ Museum in Madison. This month the plan is to take in the holiday lights at Olin Turville Park. In January there will likely be an opportunity to visit the State Capitol. Often, the field trip destinations are attractions that do not have parking nearby and may be difficult to access for some seniors. With a van to drop them off, seniors can go places they might not otherwise feel comfortable about going. Oregon might not have a bus or a local cab service, but it still offers a lot of transportation options for seniors. Not all of them are as convenient as having car keys in your pocket, but they offer more independence and freedom than one might at first think. Call the Senior Center at 835-5801 to talk with the staff about arranging transportation to meet your needs or those of a loved one. Rachel Brickner is the director of the Oregon Area Senior Center. She can be contacted at rbrickner@vil.oregon.wi.us or 835-5801.
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There are 13 locations for participants to donate unwrapped presents or gift cards for “Operation Joy.”
‘Operation Joy’ Oregon/Brooklyn Lions club collecting gifts for families The Oregon/Brooklyn Lions have taken over Operation Joy, the toy and gift card drive started by the parent teacher organization. Last year 256 children received a gift through this toy drive and that is a 30% increase over the previous year, according to a news release. “With our holiday basket deliveries we have seen such a need in our community that when this opportunity was presented, we knew we needed to help,” lions member Tammy Rockenbach said in a news release. Donations are being accepted through Tuesday, Dec. 17 and toys will be distributed 4-7 p.m.Thursday, Dec. 19, at Netherwood Knoll Elementary school, 276 Soden Dr. There is no sign-up to receive gifts but participants need to be in the Oregon School District. There are donation bins in several locations in the community. People are welcome
If You Go What: ‘Operation Joy’ toy drive When: Donations accepted through Dec. 17 Info: Contact Tammy Rockenbach, lzrock@ charter.net or 438-9572. to donate unwrapped presents or gift cards at: Oregon Police Station, Pure Integrity Homes, Oregon Library, Oregon Pool, O’Froyo, Firefly Coffeehouse, Oregon Daycare, Inc., Oregon Community Bank, State Bank of Cross Plains-Oregon Office, Oregon School District Office, Netherwood Knoll Elementary, Prairie View Elementary and Brooklyn Elementary. If you wish to make a monetary donation, mail a check to Oregon/Brooklyn Lions at P.O. Box 215, Oregon. For information, contact Tammy Rockenbach, lzrock@charter.net or 4389572. Contact Mackenzie Krumme at mackenzie.krumme@ wcinet.com.
Brooklyn holiday light contest ends Dec. 20 Brooklyn’s annual holiday light contest returns. Village of Brooklyn residents who are interested in parWhat: Brooklyn holiday ticipating should decorate their light contest homes in holiday cheer before Where: Village-wide Dec. 20. When: Contest ends The third week in DecemDec. 20 ber, cars with identifying door magnets will be driving around Info: brooklynrecreation. judging homes and may take org pictures. Since the tradition started in 2011, the number of homes members are not eligible. that are decorated for the holiThe top three homes receive days has doubled, according to prizes. the Brooklyn Recreation ComFor information, visit mittee website. brooklynrecreation.org. The rules are: only residents Contact Mackenzie Krumme of the Village of Brooklyn at mackenzie.krumme@ are eligible and board memwcinet.com. bers and recreation committee
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At its next meeting, the library’s Tween Advisory Board will be stuffing balloons with positive messages that they’ve written to themselves. That’s just one of the projects the Tween Advisory Board has completed since the group started last year as a way to give children ages 8-11 more ways to engage with the library and provide input on what events are held. The group meets every third Wednesday of the month. The next meeting is Dec. 18 from 4 p.m. to
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The Oregon Police Department is participating in ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ starting Friday, Dec. 13 through Wednesday, Jan. 1. According to a campaign news release, alcohol related crashes resulted in 160 deaths and nearly 3,300 injuries in 2019. Law enforcement officials face a growing challenge with drug impaired drivers as well, the release states. Wisconsin has trained about 6,000 officers in its Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement program to help detect and remove drivers on drugs from roads. The state also has 301 drug recognition experts, among the most in the nation, and 23 multi-jurisdictional
how to appeal to children their age. It is a chance to have more face-to-face interactions with an age group that she doesn’t meet through the library’s volunteer program, Allen added. Children need to be 12 or older to volunteer with the library. Allen has also asked for the tweens’ help with planning the new library building. She is leading
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high-visibility enforcement task forces. People can help out with the cause in several ways, the release states, including driving at a safe speed, never allowing someone to get behind the wheel who is impaired, reporting impaired drivers to law enforcement and making sure everyone in their vehicle is buckled up. People can additionally download the “Drive Sober” mobile app from the WisDOT website, which includes a find a ride feature to locate mass transit and taxi services. Some taverns and restaurants also have safe ride programs, which can be found on tlw. org. For information about the campaign, call OPD at 8353111. Email Emilie Heidemann at emilie.heidemann@ wcinet.com
Tow plows, quad-axle truck to complement removal equipment They won’t be here to help with this winter’s snow drifts, but $2 million worth of heavy duty equipment is scheduled to be in place to help clear Dane County’s main highways next year. Four tow plows and a heavy duty quad-axle truck will be available to crews beginning next winter as part of the 2020 budget. The tow plows allow one truck to clear two lanes of highway in a single pass, and are used in only a handful of locations across the state, according to a county
news release last week. The technology “will improve Dane County’s ability to keep traffic moving on the Beltline and Interstate during winter weather events,” according to the news release. “The growth of Dane County’s population has resulted in more multil a n e h i g h w a y s ,” t h e release read. “The pending completion of the Verona Road expansion project, ongoing work to widen the Interstate, and potential use of shoulders on the Beltline during peak travel times adds to the complexity of keeping roads safe in ice and snow.” Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@wcinet.com.
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conversations with the Tween Advisory Board about what its dream library would look like. It can be easy to focus only on early literacy with children, Allen said, but tweens are also valuable patrons at the library, and look to it as a place to go after school. When kids turn 12 they can join the Teen Advisory Board, which has a similar role for a slightly older age group. Allen said that having these advisory boards like this one makes her job easier because she gets a wider variety of input. Those interested in joining the Tween Advisory Board can fill out a form at oregonpubliclibrary.org/ children or contact Allen at kallen@oregonlibrary. org.
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5 p.m. The big project the group is working on right now is the New Year’s Eve party. They are stuffing the balloons for a balloon drop, which they also did last year. The group helps Community Engagement L i b r a r i a n Ke l l y A l l e n choose prizes, books and decorations for the library. Updating bulletin boards around the library is one of the upcoming projects. Allen said updating the boards is an arduous project her schedule doesn’t always allow for, so having the Tween Advisory Board assist helps free up her time and give children some say in what the library looks like. Besides helping with projects, the group also g ive s A l l e n a d v i c e o n
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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
Enter through Door 10 or the district 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, at the Oregon Public Library. For Oregon School District families there office main entrance. For information, call 835-3656. Registration is required. is an “Information Session: 2020-2021 The class is geared towards people who School Year” meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Anderson Park work day would like to learn about the different proDec. 12, at Rome Corners Intermediate, 111 A work day focusing on forest restoration grams to create digital slideshows for events. S. Perry Pkwy. will take place from 8-10:30 a.m. Saturday, For information, contact Kara at 835-6268 For information, contact the district at Dec. 14, at the Anderson Farm County Park, or kripley@oregonlibrary.org. 835-4300. 914 Union Rd. Newcomers are welcome to the event. Red Cross blood drive Sensory storytime A Red Cross blood drive will take place Everyone is welcome to enjoy stories, Anderson Park Friends, Inc. will provide the from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Dec. 20, at songs, movement activities and yoga at the training, equipment and gear for the day. Activities for the park repeat every second People’s United Methodist Church, 103 N. Sensory Storytime 10-10:30 a.m. Thursday, Saturday at the 8 a.m. start time. Alpine Pkwy. Dec. 12, at the library. For information, call 835-3580, or visit To schedule an appointment or for more The small group storytime include visual information, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or vissupports, sensory activities, fidgets and ori- andersonparkfriends.org. it redcrossblood.org, and use sponsor code entations that are great for children with sen- ‘After hours Nerf War’ Oregon. sory sensitivities. Come to the Oregon Public Library after The event is geared for ages 5 and young- hours for a “Nerf War,” 3-4 p.m. Saturday, Coffee with a reporter er and is in partnership with the library and Dec. 14. Oregon Observer reporters Emilie HeideOregon Area School District. Children ages 8 to 14 are encouraged to mann and Mackenzie Krumme will hold the For information, contact Kelly Allen at participate. Registration is required. next Coffee with a Reporter from 9-10 a.m. kallen@oregonlibrary.org. Participants should bring their own Nerf Friday, Dec. 20, at Firefly Coffeehouse and gun. The library will supply regular foam Artisan Cheese, 114 N. Main St. Preschool open gym Coffee with a Reporter is when Observer Kids ages 5 years and younger are invit- darts and safety glasses, mega or rival darts reporters spend some time at various estabed to engage in a preschool open gym from are not allowed. For information contact Kelly Allen at lishments and put up a sign asking for com6-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, in the Netherwood Knoll Elementary School big gym, 276 kallen@oregonlibrary.org and to register vis- munity members to come chat about anyit oregonpubliclibrary.org. thing pertaining to Oregon. Soden. Dr. If you have suggestions for times The children can enjoy gym games, but ‘Create a Slide Show’ and locations, or are not able to make it must be accompanied by an adult. The event The library is hosting an event to help is sponsored by Oregon Community Ed and adults learn how to create slideshows from but would like to connect please email mackenzie.krumme@wcinet.com. Rec and the library.
Community calendar Thursday, Dec. 12
• 9 a.m., Senior center executive board (second Thursday), senior center, 835-5801 • 10 a.m., Sensory story time and open play, library, 835-3656 • 4-7 p.m., Food distribution and collection, Oregon Area Food Pantry, 107 N. Alpine Parkway, oregonfoodpantry@hotmail.com • 6:30 p.m., Star Heroes, library, 8353656 • 6:30 p.m., Informational Session: 2020-2021 School Year, Rome Corners Intermediate, 1111 S. Perry Pkwy., 835-9509
Friday, Dec. 13
• 11 a.m., Annual Holiday Play: Writer’s Block, senior center, 835-5801 • 4 p.m. Teen advisory board, library, 835-6282 • 5 p.m., Anime club, library, 835-6282 • 6 p.m., Preschool open gym, Netherwood Elementary School, kallen@ oregonlibrary.org. • 7 p.m., The Neophonic Jazz Orchestra ($18 general admission, $8 students), Oregon High School, 456 N. Perry Pkwy., 835-4300
Saturday, Dec. 14
Tuesday, Dec. 17
• 8 a.m.., Anderson Park Friends work day, Anderson Farm County Park, 914 Union Road, andersonparkfriends.org • 3-4 p.m., “After hours Nerf War,” library, 835-6282
• 9-11 a.m.., Food distribution and collection, Oregon Area Food Pantry, 107 N. Alpine Parkway, oregonfoodpantry@hotmail.com • 2 p.m., Craftivism at the senior center, senior center, 835-5801 • 3:15 p.m., Eureka Jr. Club, library, 835-3656 • 6:30 p.m., Pajama antics, library, 835-3656 • 6:30 p.m., NKE Choir/Orchestra Concert, Oregon High School, 456 N. Perry Pkwy., 835-4100
Sunday, Dec. 15 • 3 p.m., Winter Holiday Recital Academy of Sound, Oregon High School Performing Arts Center, 456 N. Perry Pkwy., 371-9030
Monday, Dec. 16 • 1:10 p.m., OHS Orchestra Seasonal Players performance, Oregon Manor, 354 N. Main St., fotooregon@gmail. com • 2:15 p.m., OHS Orchestra Seasonal Players performance, senior center, 835-5801 • 5 p.m., Village of Oregon Board meeting, (first and third Monday), Village Hall, 117 Spring St., 835-3118 • 7:30 p.m., Band Concert, Oregon High School, 456 N. Perry Pkwy., 8354300
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, Dec. 12 WOW: Annual Christmas Tree Lighting (Dec. 6) ORE: Four Seasons Musical Showcase (April 12, 2018) AIRS Friday, Dec. 13 WOW: Holiday Scenes (Dec. 29, 2018) ORE: Friday Night LIVE: Boys Basketball vs Milton (Dec 13) Saturday, Dec. 14 WOW: Movie: Roman Holiday (1953) ORE: Boys Basketball vs Stoughton (Dec. 6) Sunday, Dec. 15 WOW: Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church Service ORE: Boys Hockey vs Beaver Dam (Dec. 6)
Monday, Dec. 16 WOW: LIVE Village Board Meeting (Dec. 16) ORE: LIVE School Board Meeting Dec. 16) Tuesday, Dec. 17 WOW: Academy of Sound Holiday Recital (Dec. 17, 2015) ORE: Icebergs Girls Hockey vs Lakeshore (Dec. 6) Wednesday, Dec. 18 WOW: Oregon Daycare Holiday Program (Dec. 19, 2018) ORE: Academy of Sound Holiday Recital (Dec. 16, 2018) Thursday, Dec. 19 WOW: Senior Center Presentation: Middleton Jazz Concert (April 17) ORE: LIVE: Girls Basketball vs Stoughton (Dec. 19)
Wednesday, Dec. 18 • 11:30 a.m., Brown bag book club – “Everything I Never Told You” by Celeste Ng, library, bookclub@oregonlibrary.org. • 4 p.m., Holiday Fantasy in Lights at Olin Park trip ($3), senior center, 8355801 • 4 p.m., Tween advisory board meeting, library, 835-3656 • 7-9 p.m., Anderson Park Friends board meeting, Town of Oregon Hall, 1138 Union Road, 835-3580
Senior center Monday, Dec. 16 Taco Pasta Casserole Broccoli Cauliflower Pineapple Peach Crisp MO – Red Beans and Rice NCS – Spiced Peaches Tuesday, Dec. 17 Chicken Sandwich on Whole Wheat Bun Cheesy Potatoes Four Bean Salad Orange Juice Frosted Chocolate Cake MO – Garden Burger NCS – SF Cookie Packet Wednesday, Dec. 18 Meatballs in Gravy Mashed Potatoes California Blend Spiced Applesauce
Dinner Roll Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream MO – Veggie Meatballs In Gravy NCS – SF Ice Cream Thursday, Dec. 19 My Meal, My Way Lunch at Ziggy’s Smokehouse and Ice Cream Parlor! Drop in between 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM Friday, Dec. 20 Ham Baked Sweet Potato Green Bean Casserole Mini Croissant Pineapple Cherry Pie MO – Multigrain Burger NCS – SF Apple Pie SO — Chicken Cranberry Bacon Bleu Salad
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.
A spirit of abundance While it is wise to save something for a rainy day, it is foolish to live poorly in order to die rich. Money is a means to an end, and not an end in itself. The value of money lies in what it can do to improve our lives and the lives of those around us, which is why people who live too frugally may regret not having spent more of their money on things which could have benefited themselves and their loved ones. On the other hand, we will not regret having saved money for future needs; you rarely hear people say they wish they had saved less. But we can be frugal to the point of miserliness and miss out on opportunities to enjoy the use of our money. God wants us to work and be productive: “All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.” (Proverbs 14:23 NIV) There is much to be said for working hard, saving some money, and doing as much good as possible with what we have. But it is all too easy to fall into the trap of seeking monetary gain as an end in itself: “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” (1 Timothy 6:10 NIV) Reflect prayerfully on your habits concerning money. Are you working and saving enough to take care of yourself and your family? Are you also being generous with your money? Are you being frugal, but not miserly? –Christopher Simon
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Clarence John Thelen, age 86, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Rainbow Hospice in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin. Clarence, the son of Bernard J. “Ben” and Hildagard Catherine Thelen (Schaefer), was born on Sept. 2, 1933 in Johnsburg, Illinois. Clarence graduated from St. John the Baptist Catholic Grade School in Johnsburg, Illinois in 1947 and from McHenry Community High School in McHenry, Illinois in 1951. Clarence married Sue A. Floto at St. John the Baptist Church in Johnsburg, Illinois on April 11, 1953. Clarence started farming in Johnsburg after graduating from high school. Clarence and Sue moved to Elkhorn, Wiscnsin, where he and Sue continued their life as dairy farmers for 34 years in Elkhorn and raised their five children on the farm. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. Clarence retired from farming and became an insurance agent for Rural Mutual Insurance Company for the next ten years. After retiring from his insurance sales career, Clarence and Sue moved from Elkhorn to Bella Vista, Arizona where he enjoyed golfing, bowling, playing cards and other social activities for the next 20 years. While in Bella Vista, Clarence was a member of St. Bernard Parish and an active member of the Knights of Columbus. Clarence and Sue later moved to Oregon, Wisconsin to be closer to their family. Clarence was an active member of Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church and member of the church choir. Clarence enjoyed golfing, playing cards and spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Clarence and Sue were married 51 years before Sue passed away in 2004. Clarence married Marge Clemens on Nov. 10, 2006 at Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church in Oregon, Wisconsin, and he continued
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to enjoy his family and remained active with his church and choir. Clarence is survived by his wife of 13 years, Marge; his five children, Daniel Thelen (Sue), Steven Thelen (Kimberly), Carolyn Beery (Jim), Brian Thelen (Laura), and Lawrence Thelen (Victoria); his siblings, Gerald Thelen and Kathleen Thelen; his grandchildren, Melissa Gulya, Laura Schiffner, Gregory Thelen, Jamie Gossard, Robyn Ortega, Caitlin Nakayama, Breana Beery, Andrew Thelen, Matthew Thelen, Lucas Thelen, Gwendolyn Thelen, and Julia Thelen; his 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Clarence was preceded in death by his wife, Sue, his parents, and his brothers, Walter Thelen and Arnold Thelen. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church, 651 N. Main St., Oregon, at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, with Fr. Gary Wankerl presiding. A luncheon will follow in Consolation Hall. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Saturday. Interment next to his wife, Sue, at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Johnsburg, Illinois will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be gifted in Clarence’s name to Holy Mother of Consolation Music Ministry. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care 1150 Park St. 835-3515
Ve r a L . ( S y s e ) McCaughey, age 87, of Oregon, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, at BeeHive Homes. She was born on Dec. 11, 1931, in Blanchardville, Wisconsin, the daughter of Sanford and Ruth (Jordee) Syse. Vera graduated from Blanchardville High School in 1949. She married Jack McCaughey on June 9, 1956, in Blanchardville. Vera owned and operated Camper Corral in Oregon for over 32 years with her husband and was a member
Neophonic Jazz Orchestra channels 1960s experimental jazz CONNOR WOOD Observer correspondent
A Madison-based jazz orchestra will perform experimental 1960s arrangements of Christmas classics like Nutcracker Suite or Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer in Oregon this week. The Neophonic Jazz Orchestra is set to play its holiday concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at the Oregon High School Performing Arts Center, 456 N. Perry Pkwy. The group, which was founded in 2010, performs in the big band jazz style of the Stan Kenton band from the 1960s. Mellophones, a brass instrument with a similar sound to a French horn, add a range and fuller sound most jazz bands do not include. Director Joel Kaye arranged the music for the show. He said he wanted to do something holiday themed and was inspired by the Duke Ellington arrangement of the Nutcracker.
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of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Oregon. Vera loved traveling and camping and was always on the go. She enjoyed exercising and going to the senior center. Vera was a loving mother and is survived by her two
Park at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in Vera’s memory to Oregon Senior Center, Alzheimer and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin or Agrace HospiceCare. Special thanks to Beehive Homes of Oregon and Agrace HospiceCare for their loving care and support. Ve r a L o u , We d o n ’t know what we are going to do without you. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh. com. Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care 1150 Park Street 835-3515
Neophonic jazz orchestra to play at PAC
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And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
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daughters, Kelly (Randy) Rygh and Kara (Joseph) Laeser. She was preceded in death by husband, Jack McCaughey; parents; two sisters, Joanne (Ted) O’Neill and Shirley Syse; and three brothers, Lavonne Syse, Roland (Pauline) Syse and Sammy Syse. A memorial service will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 625 E. Netherwood St., Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, with the Rev. Paul Markquart presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial
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Ellington created arrangements specifically for his band, Kaye said, and he wanted to do the same. “What I’ve done for this Christmas performance, I decided to give myself a task.” he said. Finding music for the band generally is difficult because commercially published music isn’t available for their style of band. So Kaye has to do much of the arranging himself. “No one has picked up on doing this,” he said. “It takes a lot of extra work with the extra players and providing music because there’s no music published for this size band, so I write almost all of it myself.” Neophonic Jazz Orchestra is the only band like it in the world, Kaye said. The orchestra has 25 regular members and includes mellophones, giving it a richer and unique sound like the Stan Kenton band had, Kaye said. Kaye played in that ensemble, and later in a Stan Kenton alumni band which continued the sound. The alumni band did concerts and clinics around the country. OHS alumnus Rand Moore was exposed to the style at Stan Kenton clinics in high school. He saw
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the alumni band perform in Beloit and wanted to make the style more available, so he and Kaye formed the Neophonic Jazz Orchestra, with Moore as the drummer. Along with the Christmas music, they also have selections from the West Side Story in their repertoire, along with other music. The West Side Story arrangements date back to the Stan Kenton days, winning his orchestra a Grammy for best large group jazz performance in 1962. They will be performing the selections at concerts around the state in February. Kaye especially hopes that music students will attend the performances. “ O n c e eve r y t wo o r three years is not a lot (of chances to see professional
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415 West Verona Avenue Verona, WI Sunday, December 15 • Christmas Spectacular at 6 pm Christmas Eve Services • 4:30 pm and 7 pm www.SugarRiverUMC.org
December 25 – Christmas Mass: 9:00 am
2200 Lincoln Avenue, Stoughton, WI 608-873-9838 • www.lakevc.org Pastor Andy Fuqua Christmas Eve Candlelight Service December 24 • 6:00 pm
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The Neophonic Jazz Orchestra performs under the direction of Joel Kaye, one of the founders of the band and an alumnus of the Stan Kenton jazz band of the 1960s.
If You Go What: Neophonic Jazz Orchestra performance When: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 Where: Performing Arts Center, 456 N. Perry Pkwy. Cost: Available online at oregonperformingartscenter.com or at the door: $18 (adults), $15 (seniors), $8 (students) musicians), and this is a really professional, well rehearsed orchestra and we’d really love kids to come and hear it and be inspired by it,” he said. “That’s what got me started, when I heard a real live band of players.”
First Presbyterian Church 408 N. Bergamont Blvd., Oregon, WI 608-835-3082
Sunday, December 15 Christmas Cantata Presentation 1:00 pm Thursday, December 19 Blue Christmas Worship Service 7:00 pm Tuesday, December 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7:00 pm
St. John’s Lutheran Church
625 E. Netherwood St., Oregon, WI 608.291.4311 • Info@sjlserve.net Dec. 14 – Lessons and Carols Worship • 5:00pm Dec. 15 – Lessons and Carols Worship • 8:00am Dec. 15 – Sunday School Christmas Program • 10:30am Dec. 21 – ‘Lighten the Darkness’ Worship, a service of comfort at time of grief and loss • 5:00pm Dec. 22 – Have You Heard? Choir Cantata • 8:00am & 10:30am Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve Worship • 3:00, 5:00, and 7:00pm Dec. 25 – Christmas Day Worship • 10:00am Dec. 29 – Alumni Sunday Worship • 9:00am
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Boys basketball
Panthers split pair of home games ADAM FEINER Sports editor
Watertown edged Oregon 72-69 in the Badger South Conference opener for both teams Saturday, Dec. 7, at Oregon High School. The Panthers were coming off a 73-63 home win over Beaver Dam on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
Watertown 72, Oregon 69
Erik Victorson poured in a game-high 26 points, but the Goslings held off the Panthers. Oregon (2-1, 0-1 Badger South) trailed 31-24 at halftime. Victorson also had six rebounds and five assists. Brandon Kerns added 13 points and three assists. R y n e Pa n z e r s t u ff e d the stat sheet with 11 points, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals. Adam Yates helped with seven points, eight rebounds, four assists and two steals. Watertown had four players in double figures, led by Cade Oiler’s 18 points. Kory Stas added 16 points, Nathan Gapinski had 11 and Deon Nailing had 10. Payton Foltz chipped in nine points for the Goslings.
Oregon 73, Beaver Dam 63
The Panthers ran their offense with ruthless efficiency and held the Golden Beavers in check defensively in the first half of the Badger Conference crossover game. Oregon led 40-27 at halftime, but struggled offensively in the second half when the Beavers switched things up defensively.
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Oregon sophomore Brandon Kerns (right) drives to the basket in transition against Beaver Dam sophomore Marshall Kuhl during the first half Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Oregon High School. The Panthers beat the Golden Beavers 73-63. “They went to a zone in the second half and that really slowed us down,” Oregon coach Chris Siebert said. “Our offense is better
when we get paint touches. We knew we had the advantage inside.” Beaver Dam outscored the Panthers 20-9 to begin
the second half. Alex Soto and Colton Fakes drilled back-to-back 3-pointers to cut Oregon’s lead to 44-40. Broden Boschert then
converted a three-point play from the right wing, Yates to trim it to 49-47. corralled a long offensive The Panthers regained rebound and whipped a pass control with a 7-0 run. Panzer connected on a 3 Turn to Hoops/Page 10
Boys swimming
Oregon kicks to fourth place at Badger South Relays MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor
Oregon sophomore David Stevenson medaled at the Sun Prairie Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 7. The Panthers finished fourth with 64 points at the Badger South Relays on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Stoughton High School.
Sun Prairie Invitational
Oregon rounded out the 10-team field with 28 points, thanks in large part to four top-16 finishes. Stevenson finished sixth in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:05.51. He was the only Panther to finish on the podium and earn a medal. The Panthers’ 200 free relay team of Stevenson, senior Blake Anderson, junior Connor Braatz and sophomore Blake Pankratz placed 14th (1:39.92). Anderson finished 15th in the 100 butterfly (59.58), and Stevenson added a 16th-place finish in
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Oregon’s Blake Anderson swims the backstroke during the 400-yard medley relay in the Badger South Relays on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Turn to Swimming/Page 9 Stoughton High School. The Panthers finished third in the relay with a time of 4:13.57.
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Boys hockey
Penalties haunt Panthers in loss to Golden Beavers MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor
Oregon senior forward Laszlo Orosz was searching for the right words in trying to describe a 4-1 nonconference loss to Beaver Dam on Saturday, Dec. 7, at Oregon Ice Arena. The Panthers finished second in the Badger South Conference last season, but are are struggling to find a rhythm to start this season. “We were not in the right mindset,” Orosz said. “I don’t think we came prepared. Maybe we thought it was going to be easier than it was. They wanted it more, that’s for sure.” Oregon dropped to 1-2-1 on the season, while Beaver Dam improved to 3-0. “Our team has to learn to play together and buy in,” Oregon coach Larry Clemens said. “Until we actually commit to learning, we will find struggles and dips. I hate having these sessions in your season where it’s a gut check.” Oregon committed nine penalties, to which Clemens said the Panthers beat themselves. “Our guys let the scoreboard play in their heads,” he said. “They kind of drifted away from our game plan trying to do stuff on their own. They lost trust in what we are trying to accomplish. Until we want to commit to change and recommit to putting our action to words, we will
struggle a little bit.” Beaver Dam senior Dalton Jones opened the scoring with a goal with 10:41 left in the first period. It didn’t take the Panthers long to answer, as Orosz scored on a rebound off an assist from Colton Eyers with 9:10 left in the first. “We were hoping our team would just turn it on and that would give us the spark we needed,” Clemens said. “They punched us in the mouth first and we just kind of backed down. We just haven’t found a way to be gritty and work hard enough yet.” Beaver Dam junior forward Riley VanderHoeven skated around the net and fired a shot just inside the near post for a power-play goal to give the Golden Beavers a 2-1 lead with 3:24 left in the opening period. The Beavers extended their lead in the second period, as senior forward Ben Cremers scored from just inside the blue line to push the lead to 3-1. Oregon pulled junior goaltender Colton Dailey in the final minute and Beaver Dam’s Daniel Smolen scored an empty-net goal. The Golden Beavers outshot the Panthers 26-22, as Dailey had 19 saves. The Panthers have had six penalties or more in three of their first four games. “You can’t win on the penalty kill,” OroPhoto by Mark Nesbitt sz said. “We are killing the whole time and it’s tiring out our penalty killers. We are Oregon junior goaltender Colton Dailey makes a save against Beaver Dam on Saturday, Dec. 7, at Oregon Ice Arena. The Panthers lost 4-1. just gassed afterwards.”
Wrestling
Oregon places third in tournament ADAM FEINER Sports editor
Oregon started its season with a Badger South Conference home loss to Fort Atkinson on Friday, Dec. 6. A day later, the Panthers finished third out of eight teams with 155 points at the Campbellsport Cougar Invitational.
Campbellsport Cougar Invitational
Oregon’s George Wiedemann swims the breaststroke during the 400-yard medley relay.
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Swimming: Four relay teams finish in the top three Continued from page 8 the 500 freestyle (5:27.81). “I think we have so much new, young talent that we are just now starting to figure out what we have on our team,” Oregon coach Justin Sawran said. Pankratz teamed with Riley Fahey, Mason Konopacki and Forest Garty in the 20th-place 400 free relay (3:58.42). Pankratz took 22nd in the 500 free (5:53.29), and Braatz placed 22nd in the 100 free (55.91). Ronaldo Lopez Vega (27.32), Jack Christiansen (29.21) and Oliver Wiedermann (29.25) finished 23rd, 28th and 29th, respectively, in the 50 free. The host Cardinals captured the team title with 524.5 points.
Badger South Relays
Oregon had four relay teams finish in the top three. The Panthers’ 400-yard medley relay team of Anderson, Stevenson, Braatz and Konopacki finished third with a time of 4:13.57. Stevenson, Adam Hanke and Jack Nowka took third in the 3x100 breaststroke relay (4:00.94).
Anderson and Braatz teamed with Nathan Sorensen and George Wiedemann in the third-place varsity 200 free relay (1:44.91). The Panthers’ freshman-sophomore 200 free relay team of Stevenson, Pankratz, Konopacki and Fahey took third (1:45.04). Braatz, Fahey, Pankratz and Sorensen finished fourth in the 800 free relay (8:57.97). Anderson, Fahey, Garty and Nowka placed fourth in the 100 free relay (52.15). Stevenson, Braatz and Pankratz took fourth in the 3x100 butterfly relay (3:22.83). Anderson, Fahey and Konopacki finished fourth in the 3x100 backstroke relay (3:20.61). “I was trying to figure out what some of the newer guys on the team could do, so it was helpful to give them the opportunity to try things they didn’t know they could do,” Sawran said. Monona Grove won the meet with 102 points, just ahead of Madison Edgewood (100). The host Vikings placed third (82). “The relay meet is really hard to use as a gauge for how the season will go because of the unique format,” Sawran said. “Stoughton looked really strong at the meet, so we will be looking ahead to that matchup.”
O r eg o n ’s B r a n d o n L i d dle (126 pounds), Michael Schleim (138), Seth Niday (152) and Cooper King (160) finished second in their respective weight classes. Liddle, Schleim and King went 2-1 on the day, while Niday spilt his two matches. Liddle pinned Sheboygan South’s Johnny Lee in 1:49 and won a 7-6 decision in overtime against Campbellsport’s Roman Skorupa. He lost a 7-4 decision against Waunakee’s Gabe Guralski in the championship match. Schleim won via 18-1 technical fall over New Berlin West/ Eisenhower’s Noah Stiller and pinned Columbus’ Kole Gavin in 32 seconds, but lost a 6-4 decision against Waunakee’s Sam Lorenz in the championship match. King won a 3-2 decision over Campbellsport’s Hunter Campagna and pinned Columbus’ Anthony Goelzer in 1:01. Campbellsport’s Devyn Urban pinned King in 3:21 in the championship bout. Niday pinned New Berlin West/Eisenhower’s Derek Ryan in 40 seconds, but lost a 10-1 major decision against Waunakee’s Berhett Statz. Oregon’s Owen Heiser (145) and Tyler Wald (182) placed third in the respective weight classes after going 3-1 on the day. Nate Hall (220) also took third with a 2-1 record. Heiser pinned Campbellsport’s James Fettig in 54 seconds, then lost an 11-9 decision
to Waunakee’s Braysen Ellis in the championship semifinals. He pinned New Berlin West/Eisenhower’s Nick Foster in 24 seconds in the consolation semis, and earned a 16-1 tech fall victory against Racine Case’s Lucas Jackson. Wald pinned Campbellsport’s Mike O’Brien in 1:58, but was pinned by Waunakee’s Kael Johnson in the semifinals. He bounced back to win a 4-3 decision against Waunakee’s Charles Borchardt and pin New Berlin West/Eisenhower’s Jacob Van Dusser in 4:56. Hall pinned New Berlin West/ Eisenhower’s Sam Engle in 55 seconds, but was pinned by Columbus’ James Roche in the championship semifinals. He received a bye in the consolation semis, then pinned Waunakee’s Jackson Reischel in 3:25. The Panthers’ Karl Brooks (170) pinned Columbus’ Jevin Burbach in 5 minutes, but lost his last three matches. Brandon Bello-Albino (285) pinned Sheboygan South’s Austin Jones in 2:55, but also lost his last three matches. Ramiro Ramos (113), Dakota Brown (120) and Cammeron Hall (145) lost both of their matches Waunakee won the team title with 246.5 points.
Fort Atkinson 46, Oregon 28
The Panthers won six matches against the Blackhawks. Liddle (126) pinned Jacob Roscioli, Schleim (138) pinned Vincent Healy, and Niday (152) pinned Bryan Carrera-Ramos. King (160) won by major decision over Ryan Heidel, Heiser (145) won by decision over Tristan Trevine, and Brooks (170) won by decision over Eli Koehler. Hall (220) lost by major decision. Ramos (113), Dakota Brown (120), Alex Vieaux (132), Wald (182), Lexi Verhage (195) and Bello-Albino (285) lost via pin. Oregon forfeited at 106.
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Balanced Panthers back above .500 mark ADAM FEINER
Oregon 58, McFarland 47
Oregon opened its Badger South Conference slate with a 65-23 road win over Milton on Friday, Dec. 6. The rout came on the heels of the Panthers’ 58-47 road win over McFarland on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
Oregon 65, Milton 23
Ten different Panthers scored in the conference opener, as University of Illinois-Springfield recruit Liz Uhl led the way with 16 points. Kaitlyn Schrimpf also cracked double figures with 14 points. Emily Statz added nine points, while Emily Mortenson a n d J a e l y n N e d e l c o ff pitched in six apiece. Oregon (3-2, 1-0 Badger South) led 49-17 at halftime.
The Panthers received contributions throughout the lineup en route to a nonconference win over the Spartans. Uhl scored a game-high 13 points and also had three rebounds and three steals for Oregon, which led 27-21 at halftime. Mortenson added 10 points, while Izzie Peterson chipped in nine points, four rebounds and two assists. Schrimpf helped with seven points, five rebounds and three steals. Megan Bloyer pitched in six points and eight rebounds, and Statz had four points, and game highs in rebounds (11) and blocks (2). Lindsey Lonigro and Peyton Witt paced McFarland with 10 points apiece.
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Icebergs strike first against Lightning, but can’t secure win MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor
Taylor Nisius assisted on all three of the Icebergs co-op’s goals in a 6-3 loss to the Lakeshore Lightning on Friday, Dec. 6, at Mandt Community Center. Hannah Weber gave the Icebergs a 1-0 lead with a goal just 2:18 into the game. “It brought a lot of energy to our bench,” Icebergs coach Zoe Kurth said. “To be up first hasn’t happened for us. We were really excited. It’s unfortunate we couldn’t finish it out.” The Lightning scored t w i c e i n t h e fi r s t a n d second periods, as Anna Gontarski finished with a hat trick. Aeryn Olson scored at the 4:29 mark of the third period to trim the Icebergs’ deficit to 4-2, but the Lightning answered with goals 31 seconds apart. Sydney Schipper capped the scoring with a goal at the 7:49 mark of the third. The Icebergs (0-6) outshot the Lightning 39-24, as Aren Gruner made 18 saves. Schipper and Kelsey Waldner each had one assist. Schipper leads the team with seven points (two goals, five assists) and Olson (three goals, three assists) is tied with Izzy Newton (four goals, two assists) for second in scoring with six points. “ Wi t h t h e c o m p e t i tion we are playing, the fact that they are being
“With the competition we are playing, the fact that they are being consistent and getting goals is great. They have had a really good season so far and I think they will only get better.” Coach Zoe Kurth consistent and getting goals is great,” Kurth said. “They have had a really good season so far and I think they will only get better.” T h e I c e b e rg s ’ h o m e game against Black River Falls on Saturday, Dec. 7, was postponed due to a shortage of WIAA officials.
Oregon senior forward Adam Yates inbounds the ball during the first half against Beaver Dam on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Oregon High School. He scored 15 points in the Panthers’ 73-63 win.
Hoops: Victorson pacing balanced Oregon squad early on Continued from page 8 down low to Ryan McCorkle for a layup, and Yates found McCorkle for a layup on the next possession. “I felt like I had more of an impact passing the ball around,” Yates said. “I was open at the high post every time, and Ryan McCorkle and Matt Kissling were wide open down low.” Yates and Victorson put the game away with a 10-0 run by themselves. Victorson made three free throws and a driving layup, while Yates connected on a post bucket and a 3 from the left wing to make it 66-49 with 3:45 left. “They switched every screen, so our plan was to slip those and get easy buckets,” said Victorson, who finished with a teamhigh 17 points. “We just had to keep the ball moving against the zone to get good shots.” Oregon used a pair of
Oregon junior guard Erik Victorson shoots a free throw during the second half against Beaver Dam.
stretch that put the Panthers up 11-6. Panzer connected on a pair of floaters, Bryce Kerns made a layup in transition, and Brandon Kerns split a pair of free throws in a 7-0 stretch that put Oregon up 18-10. Victorson made another 3 from the left wing to push the Panthers’ lead to 31-19 with less than four minutes left before intermission. “In the first half, our guys looked good. That was fun to watch,” Siebert said. “They played with good energy and really competed.” Oregon ended the first half on a 7-3 run. Yates had a putback off his own miss, Ben Statz made a transition layup, and Brandon Kerns canned a 3 from the right corner.
mini-runs to establish a lead early in the game. Victorson drilled a 3 from the left wing, Yates made a layup and Bryce Kerns had a post bucket in a 7-2
Coach Chris Siebert Yates finished with 15 points, and Brandon Kerns cracked double figures with 10 points. Panzer and McCorkle added nine points apiece. Statz chipped in six points off the bench. Beaver Dam shot 80% (20-for-25) from the freet h r ow l i n e . N a t e A b e l poured in a game-high 25 points, and Soto had 16 points.
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O r eg o n H i g h S c h o o l orchestra students return for their annual Seasonal Players performances. A group of volunteer students are set to perform winter tunes for 40 minutes at 1:10 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16 at Oregon Manor, 354 N Main St.; and 2:15 p.m. on Monday, Dec 16 at the senior center. Students chose their own repertoire and prepared their parts. Attendees can expect songs such as “Sleigh Ride” and Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons.” For information, email fotooregon@gmail.com. Contact Mackenzie Krumme at mackenzie. krumme@wcinet.com.
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Storage Spaces For Rent ALL SEASONS SELF STORAGE 10x10 10x15 10x20 10x25 10x30 Security Lights-24/7 access OREGON/BROOKLYN CALL 608-444-2900
We’re growing in Fitchburg! We train! Learn a trade!
Join the leading team in residential, commercial and municipal drain cleaning with more than 70 years of Quality Service!
Family owned since 1948.
SERVICE TECHNICIAN & CDL DRIVERS WANTED!
• Paid training & competitive wages • Excellent health & dental plans • 401K • Paid vacation • Paid holidays
OFFICE HELP WANTED
Duties include answering phones, data entry, invoicing and general office duties.
Please call or apply in person at: Roto Rooter 4808 Ivywood Trail, McFarland, WI 608-256-5189
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For more information, call or email Kevin at 608-225-3693 or KHenry@madison.com
Pets
FRENCHTOWN SELF-STORAGE Only 6 miles South of Verona on Hwy PB. Variety of sizes available now. 10x10=$65-month 10x15=$75-month 10x20=$85-month 10x25=$95-month 12x30=$120-month Call 608-424-6530 or 1-888-878-4244
READY FOR Christmas! Purebred Golden Retriever puppies, ADORABLE, vet checked, de-wormed, shots, dew claws removed. 608-732-1150.
CRAFT/VENDOR Bake Sale at Albion Town Hall. Saturday, December 14. 9a-3p.
OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT In Oregon facing 15th hole on golf course Free Wi-Fi, Parking and Security System Conference rooms available Kitchenette-Breakroom Autumn Woods Prof. Centre Marty 608-835-3628
DEER POINT STORAGE Convenient location behind Stoughton Lumber. Clean-Dry Units 24-HOUR LIGHTED ACCESS 5x10 thru 12x25 608-335-3337
■ On-site employee clinic and fitness center available
The Wisconsin State Journal is looking for a carriers in the following areas. Must be available early A.M.s, 7 days a week and have a dependable vehicle. Evansville: Cambridge: Route: EVN101, Approx $450/Mo Route: EVN102, Approx $600/Mo Route: UNV801, Approx $1,350/Mo
HOMEVIEW SENIOR CARE, LLC is looking for dependable, compassionate caregivers to join our team. We provide exceptional non-medical in-home care for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities in the Evansville area. Flexible schedule, paid training, immediate openings. Background check and references required. Send resumes and inquiries to: homeview.senior.care.llc@gmail. com. To see all requirements, visit: https:homeviewseniorcare.comparttime-in-home-non-medical-caregiver
GOLDEN DOODLE PUPS, READY FOR CHRISTMAS, mediumstandard. Choc., blk & wht, parti, phantom. Parents - hip, elbows, eyes, heart & DNA - disease tested. Raised in-home, crate trained, vet checked, shots & well loved. $1850-$2200. 630-816-2043 galenagoldendoodles. com
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T HINK LOCAL F IRST ! Support Your Hometown Businesses
Locally Owned
Since 1978
Buy Local
Visit our Meat Department for Custom Ground Meats and Hand Cut Steaks!’
• Carpet • Ceramic • Laminate • Vinyl • Wood • Many Other Options • Residential & Commercial Installation
Come see us in our new location! Same Oregon Shopping Plaza, Different Suite.
Beefed up Meat Department featuring custom ground meat & steaks Large Beer, Wine & Liquor Selection with low prices! Locally made products. Deli • Bakery • Organic selections
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*FRIDAY FISH FRY
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MONDAY-FRIDAY, 6AM-11AM: Free coffee with purchase of a daily special Breakfast starts at $4.69. Ask server for details.
Thank you to our loyal customers, and welcome to all of our new ones!
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