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Statebound again!
The Oregon High School boys soccer team hoists up the WIAA Division 2 sectional championship plaque after the defending champions
punched their third straight trip to state with a 4-0 win over Elkhorn Saturday, Oct. 25, at Wilmot Union High School. The Panthers will
play Cedarburg at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, in the state semifinal, which is a rematch of last years D2 final. The state championship game is
at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1. For a full story and more photos, turn to page 13.
Boys soccer
Politics color school standards debate
Educators implementing
Common Core as some call
for repeal
SCOTT GIRARD AND SCOTT DE LARUELLE
Unified Newspaper Group
As the Nov. 4 gubernatorial elec-
tion approaches, an under-the-radar
issue could very well determine how
Wisconsins public schoolchildren
are taught.
The Common Core State Standards,
created by a consortium including the
bipartisan National Governors Asso-
ciation and the Council of Chief State
School Officers and adopted by near-
ly every state, have recently created
a political firestorm in Wisconsin. A
handful of states have since replaced
Common Core or are considering
doing so, and earlier this year, Gov.
Scott Walker asked state legislators to
repeal the standards when they con-
vene in January.
Walker faces a tough re-election
challenge from Madison Metropolitan
School District school board mem-
ber Mary Burke, who has criticized
proposals by Walker to repeal and
replace the standards in various media
reports.
Supporters of the standards, both
in Oregon and at the state level, have
said opposition comes mostly from a
misunderstanding of what they are.
While some worry the standards have
created a national curriculum and tak-
en away local control, those involved
said thats simply not true.
Oregon School District director of
instruction Leslie Bergstrom pointed
out that Common Core itself is not a
curriculum.
How we support students in meet-
ing the (standards) is a local deci-
sion, she said.
Smooth transition
Bergstrom said district officials
began learning about the new stan-
dards several years ago, identifying
priorities and adjusting the curricu-
lum accordingly.
The process was i nt ense but
enlightening and I believe we are
delivering higher-quality instruction
because of it, she said.
Bergstrom said the Common Core
standards are an improvement over
the previous state standards.
(Common Core) sets very high
expectations for all students at every
grade level and give educators clear
direction as to what students should
Oregon School District
Decision day
for district
Residents to vote
Tuesday on $55
million referendums
SCOTT DE LARUELLE
Unified Newspaper Group
Aft er years of pl an-
ning and months of pub-
lic meetings, open houses
and informal talks with
residents, the future of the
Oregon School District
will be made clearer after
the Nov. 4 vote.
On the ballot are a pair
of referendums one
centering on a variety of
academi c, at hl et i c and
safety upgrades and one
for associated maintenance
and upkeep.
The additional taxpay-
er cost of the $54.6 mil-
lion referendums would
Large crowd
supports Nedelcoff
OHS basketball
coach accused of
bullying players
SCOTT DE LARUELLE
Unified Newspaper Group
It was standing room
only in a sea of orange as
around 150 people many
dressed in Oregon basket-
ball T-shirts attended
Monday nights Oregon
School Board meeting.
The main item on the
agenda was the boards
approval of the districts
2014-15 budget, but the
massive turnout was to
s uppor t Or egon Hi gh
School boys basketball
coach Jon Nedelcoff, who
two parents accused during
the public comment period
of the Oct. 13 school board
meeting of bullying some
players.
At that meeting, Tina
Bastien and her husband
Bill Jacobs said Nedelcoff
was verbally abusive to
their son and other play-
ers when they were on the
OHS boys basketball team,
and took the district to task
for essentially sweeping
the incidents under the rug.
The allegations stirred
Turn to Referendum/Page 8
Find out
more
For information
on the referendum,
visit OregonSD.org/
referendum.
Turn to Standards/Page 9
Turn to Coach/Page 5
Oregon Focus
See how far
Oregon has
come in the
past year
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Oregon woman charged with stalking
SCOTT GIRARD
Unified Newspaper Group
An Oregon woman has
been charged with felony
st al ki ng aft er al l egedl y
maki ng 19 phone cal l s
in a single night to her
estranged husband in viola-
tion of a restraining order.
The 50-year-old woman,
whom the Observer will not
identify to protect the iden-
tity of the victim, faces one
felony count of stalking and
domestic violence along
with 10 misdemeanor counts
of violating an injunction
through harassment and
domestic abuse.
The woman was arrest-
ed Sept. 25 outside one of
her childrens schools and
was released Sept. 29 on a
signature bond with condi-
tions that included not visit-
ing either of her childrens
schools and not being on
the block of her husbands
residence or work, accord-
ing to court records.
Court records show the
man first filed for a tem-
porary restraining order
March 17, four mont hs
after filing for divorce, and
an injunction was granted
April 7. In September, that
was extended to 2018 after
the woman repeatedly vio-
lated the original ruling.
According to a criminal
complaint filed in Dane
County Circuit Court Sept.
29, the womans estranged
husband told police she
suffers from severe depres-
sion and was diagnosed
with psychosis. It said he
was given sole custody of
the children with primary
placement at his house.
The woman, however ,
was able to have visitation
two nights each week after
school.
Beginning May 3, the
woman violated the restrain-
ing order at least five times,
the complaint stated, includ-
ing a June incident where
she was found parked 100
yards from the husbands
residence. She told police
she was there to check on her
kids, it said.
That same day in June,
the victim contacted Ore-
gon police, who served a
stalking letter to the woman
the following day, accord-
ing to the complaint. Police
reported that she repeatedly
asked the Oregon detective
serving the letter to stop
being mean to her while he
read the letter.
One week after the court
granted the extension to the
injunction, the complaint
said, the woman made 19
phone calls to the husband
between 4 p.m. Sept. 24 and
7:30 a.m. Sept. 25, leaving
seven voicemails.
The man told police he
had gotten a CAT scan and
an MRI due to migraines
from the stress the entire
situation had caused.
A status conference for
the case is set for Nov. 10.
Police: Lock your cars
String of car thefts
continues
SCOTT GIRARD
Unified Newspaper Group
Oregon police chief Dale
Burke said theres a simple
solution to stopping the
recent string of car burglar-
ies around the village.
What it requires is that
people lock their cars all
the time, Burke told the
Observer.
The police department
has been dealing with over-
night break-ins to cars mul-
tiple times each week for
some time now, he said,
and each time, the victims
cars were unlocked.
I get the fact that people
perceive Oregon as a very
safe place, and by and large
it is, but they need to real-
ize that there are a certain
percentage of people in
this town that are willing to
take your property if youre
willing to leave it unse-
cured, Burke said. This is
a very preventable crime.
Burke sent out a message
this week to citizens let-
ting them know about the
incidents and encouraging
people to not leave their
valuables in plain sight and
secure their cars, garages
and homes.
He said there hasnt been
a single area targeted by
the individuals involved,
but instead its a crime of
opportunity and they are
looking wherever they can
find easy targets.
Theyre just looking for
vehicles that are unlocked,
then they go through them,
he said. It can be cash, it
can be jewelry, it can be
CDs. Anything that has
value and thats easily con-
cealed and transported they
will take.
He said there are not a
lot of leads, as its a hard
crime to spot and indi -
viduals involved in crimes
like this are usually found
through investigations of
another incident that may
lead to evidence.
Unless somebody catch-
es them in the act, its very
hard for us to get leads on
these people, he said.
Oregon School District
No matter referendum, taxes going down
Board approves
2014-15 budget
SCOTT DE LARUELLE
Unified Newspaper Group
No matter if the Oregon
School District referendums
pass or fail on Nov. 4, school
taxes will drop next year.
The Or e gon Sc hool
Board unanimously passed
two budgets Monday night,
dependent on the result
of the vote on Tuesday.
District business manager
Andy Weiland said district
officials will be waiting
until the last minute to
get results of the election
canvass on Nov. 10 before
submi t t i ng t he budget ,
which is also due that day.
Its going to be a very
busy day, he said.
I f t he r e f e r e ndums
pass, the total levy will be
$23, 132, 060 ($352, 107
more than last year) and the
mill rate will decrease from
$12.31 in 2013 to $11.98
per $1, 000 of assessed
propert y val ue (a 2. 72
percent decrease). If they
fail, the levy would drop
$276,530 from last year to
$22,503,423, with a mill
rate of $11.65 (a 5.37 per-
cent decrease).
Weiland noted that dif-
ferent municipalities will
see different changes at the
individual property tax-
payer level, due to factors
including the amount of
new construction and the
decrease in the market val-
ue of property within each
municipality that is part of
the Oregon School District.
OSD levy
rates
2010: $11.73 (per
$1,000 of assessed prop-
erty value)
2011: $11.99
2012: $12.20
2013: $12.31
2014 (if referendums
pass): $11.98
2014 (if referendums
fail): $11.65
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Referendum is an
investment in Oregon
W
hat kind of an investor
are you?
Do you look for a
quick turnaround and rapid results,
or do you tend toward long-term
value?
Its never easy to hear huge
numbers thrown around like the
$55 million or so for the Oregon
School District referendum that
district taxpayers would be on the
hook for. For
people without
children in the
district, it might
seem like a steep
price tag.
And theres no
denying Oregon
schools dont
have egregious
problems. Its a
well-respected
district and will continue to be
such, regardless of the results Nov.
4.
While there is overcrowding in
some areas, students arent dou-
bling up on lockers or being taught
in supply closets. Facilities are
aging, but arent falling apart to the
point of health hazards. There is
no impending mass exodus of dis-
gruntled teachers or students.
If people were to vote against
these referenda as they did with
a solid majority in 2012 it would
be difficult to blame them. The
economy is still recovering, and
for particularly for people with
fixed incomes, taking on increased
expenses of any kind can push
the limits of household budgets.
Oregon schools are not going to
fall apart or go away.
So what is at stake here is not
the survival of a school district, its
how much the community wants to
invest in an already healthy district
that could truly be a selling point
for many years to come for stu-
dents, families and even teachers.
Yes, teachers.
While the bulk of the $55
million worth of referenda projects
center on improving security and
facilities, the most important part
of a school district its staff
should not be overlooked. The fan-
ciest schools in the world are worth
nothing without high-quality teach-
ers, which Oregon is fortunate to
have in considerable quantity.
Voters need to consider both
the Nov. 4 referenda and also a
planned $3.5 million recurring ref-
erendum on teacher compensation
that will likely be on the ballot in
April, as the school board didnt
have enough information on the
matter to include it this fall. Wait-
ing to get all their ducks in a row
was probably a wise choice, but
it jeopardizes what some board
members consider the top prior-
ity and a few even campaigned on
this past year taking care of the
teachers.
There is considerable concern
among school officials and com-
munity members Ive talked to
that voters may pass the referenda
in November, only to later reject
the April one. To separate the two
would be a mistake. There is no
sense in improving facilities and
then turning around and saying
No to the ones who actually do
the work of teaching the young
people of this community.
And while teachers are increas-
ingly district-shopping in the
post-Act 10 landscape, parents
are doing it more than ever. By
upgrading aging facilities and
expanding opportunities in person-
alized learning, STEAM (science,
technology, engineering, art and
math) and athletics, a success-
ful referendum will not only help
student achievement, but keep stu-
dents here and attract new ones.
An example of the importance of
top-notch facilities was provided at
Mondays school board meeting.
A woman from the Twin Cities
talked about how when she and her
family were looking to move to the
Madison area a decade or so ago
because of a job opening. After
doing a considerable amount of
research, it came down to McFar-
land, Middleton and Oregon
three school districts with excellent
reputations.
They chose Oregon, due in large
part to a tour of then-new Rome
Corners Intermediate School that
knocked their socks off. Thats
powerful testimony. Thats what
investing in schools can bring.
I subscribe to the theory that
a rising tide floats all boats, and
perhaps nothing can help brand a
community positively or nega-
tively more than the quality of
its school district. Its perhaps the
most important factor for young
families deciding where to live,
and is a sign of a thriving, vibrant
community. Having more young
families brings new energy, ideas
and tax base to a community, and
these days, its clearly an open
competition.
Passing the referenda can help
solidify the district as a valued
destination for young families
the lifeblood of school districts. If
you want that for Oregon, it would
seem voting for the referenda
would be a solid investment.
If you feel that Oregon is already
a good place to work and live and
the changes to the schools wont
make much of a difference your
life, perhaps thats money not
wisely spent. Much of the view
depends on peoples own financial
situations, which have taken a col-
lective hit in the past decade.
The bottom line? If you want a
top-notch district in your commu-
nity, you have to pay for it. What
voters decide on Nov. 4 will say a
lot about the direction and future
of Oregon.
Scott De Laruelle covers educa-
tion in Oregon and Stoughton for
Unified Newspaper Group.
De Laruelle
Staff editorial
Letters to the editor
Cox critics offer no factual support
I write concerning Beth and
Randy Craigs quirky letter to
the editor concerning Municipal
Judge Coxs presentations to high
school students on the history of
voting.
Quirky, how? In form and sub-
stance.
There were two I-think-I-know-
what-they-must-mean accusations
that started me down the path of
questioning their credibility. The
first charged Cox with lead-
ing statements about dropping all
Voter I.D. at the toll booths.
They may have topped that
with, She deliberately targeted
the most inexperienced, receptive
voters, our children.
The much weightier objection
is to their drawing conclusions
as loosey goosey as their written
expression. They concluded that
hers was unacceptable, immoral,
irresponsible behavior and that
she was taking political advan-
tage. Was that not a tad heavy-
handed when there was not a
crumb of factual support offered?
Then again, how could they have
cleared that hurdle when they
were not even present for Judge
Coxs lecture?
Also, shame on the Observer
reporter, who stated the Craigs
stood behind their letter even after
they saw a video of Coxs presen-
tation. The reporter should have
viewed it and quoted verbatim
anything warranting public dis-
course.
Judge Cox provided an advance
copy of her presentation to school
officials and Superintendent Bri-
an Busler confirmed that policy
guidelines regarding guest speak-
ers were followed. Yet on the
basis of zero factual support, a
local judge performing vital com-
munity service gets ripped for it.
If Judge Cox were to offer to
area adults a lecture on voting
rights or other topical subject,
I would be among many who
would gladly attend. Im sure I
also speak for many in hoping the
school district is not cowed by this
shallow, shoot-from-the-hip dia-
tribe and that Judge Cox continues
to help prep our young people for
adult citizenship.
Mark Kiley
Village of Oregon
Cox: Letter writers criticism was based on opinions, not facts
I was surprised and saddened by
the highly personal attacks in the
letter concerning my recent talk at
the high school on the history of
voting. And while the letter writers
are entitled to their own opinion,
they are not entitled to their own
facts.
The fact is my talk was squarely
within the Districts guidelines for
outside lectures. The fact is my sole
message was for young people to
participate in elections; that they,
like all of us, have a responsibility
to vote. The fact is this message is
not partisan and never has been.
I stand by my statements and will
continue to work with and for the
youth of our community, always to
encourage the importance of being
good citizens.
Beth Cox
Town of Oregon
Cox talk followed district guidelines
This is a response to an Oct. 15,
letter to the editor regarding Judge
Beth Coxs presentations to sever-
al social studies classes at Oregon
High School.
Judge Cox and Oregon teachers
followed School Board Policy 357
- Guest Speakers with the presen-
tations that were made to students
at Oregon High School concern-
ing the civic responsibility of vot-
ing. This process was reviewed
and approved by the school dis-
tricts in-house counsel and was
in compliance with school board
policy.
Furthermore, it is important
for those of you that dont know
- Judge Cox has been a tireless
supporter of Oregon students
and families. She helps support
students, families and the Ore-
gon School Districts work with
student attendance and truancy
issues.
Thank you - Judge Cox!
Dr. Brian Busler
Superintendent
Oregon School District
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Boy Scout Troop 50s 20th Annual
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Saturday, November 8, 2014
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Holiday Open House
November 7, 8 & 9
Door prizes, refreshments, gifts
with purchases and much more!
supporters of Nedelcoff
many wearing orange All
In shirts - to show up at the
meeting. More than a doz-
en former players, fellow
coaches and teachers and
members of the community
came forward to speak at
times with great emotion
in his support, characteriz-
ing him as a tough but fair
educator dedicated to the
well-being and success of
his pupils.
Those who spoke i n
favor of Nedelcoff received
applause at the end or dur-
i ng st at ement s, and he
received two standing ova-
tions from the crowd.
Long-time high school
teacher, basketball coach
and executive director of
the Wisconsin Basketball
Coaches Association Jer-
ry Petitgoue who once
worked wi t h Nedel coff
when the latter was student
teaching said the associa-
tion was behind Nedelcoff.
We have 3,300 mem-
bers, and I can tell you
tonight, 3, 300 members
are all in supporting Jon
Nedelcoff, he said. If I
had a son, I cant think of
anybody I would rather
have him play for. He is a
man of true character, and
I cant say enough good
things about him.
Jacobs, speaking again
Monday night, said he and
his wifes choice to come
before the board Oct. 13
was a last resort, and that
district officials were well
aware of their concerns but
were not responsive.
We had voi ced con-
cerns well over a year ago,
and numerous parties from
other areas had voiced con-
cerns that were similar in
nature, he said. The two
(issues) I chose to bring
up were fact-based, and
they were something that
somebody that is concerned
about chi l dr en shoul d
probably have an interest
in. Were there any conse-
quences?
What is tantamount to
bullying behavior and
were all anti-bullying in
the world today was it
addressed when it comes
from someone who clearly
has a position of power over
someone who doesnt?
Nedelcoff, who was the
final speaker on the topic
Monday, sai d he came
forward to speak to repair
the damage done to his rep-
utation by the baseless and
hateful attacks.
If transparency, due pro-
cess, fairness and simple
justice are ignored for one
of us, they are risked for
all of us, he said. Tonight
Im here to ask for these
things for myself, but more
importantly, for my fellow
colleagues, employees and
friends.
Nedel cof f sai d unt i l
recent l y, several board
members did not know
who I was, even though I
know Ive been mentioned
numerous times for positive
things, from online learning
to a pretty vibrant bas-
ketball community, as we
witnessed.
My name is Jon Nedel-
coff, and if you want to
know who I am, just look
and listen to my friends and
colleagues that stand beside
me, he said. All in, go
Panthers.
Oregon Education Asso-
ciation president Tracey
Leider said she was disap-
pointed that she was not
informed of the allegations
involving Nedelcoff.
For me, its a total lack
of communication, she
said. To add insult to inju-
ry was on Oct. 13, when the
board sat back and allowed
this public lambasting to
continue without stepping
in. I dont see that as fair
treatment Due process
would include a thorough
investigation, including the
presence of the accused.
Investigation
underway
School board president
Dan Krause said an inves-
tigation into the allegations
is ongoing and apologized
for letting an internal mat-
ter spill out into a public
forum.
Once the investigation
is over, if we need to act on
this, we will act on this, he
said prior to the public com-
ments. Our job tonight is to
listen, and listen carefully.
We are making no judg-
ments, because we cant.
Krause also reminded
people that the parents
comments were allowed
by the board on Oct. 13 as
the public comment period
is designated for people to
speak, based on their First
Amendment rights.
Coach: Investigation into alleged incidents is ongoing
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Ace
competes at
horse expo
Brooke Ace, 14, a member of
the Paoli Fireballs 4-H Club
and a freshman at Oregon High
School, competed at the 2014
Wisconsin State 4-H Horse
Expo, held Sept. 11-14. This is
her third year showing at the
state level. She competed with
her Buckskin Appendix Quarter
Horse, named Valentinos Bucky
a.k.a. Bentley. Together, Ace
and Bentley won five awards
in the Grade 8 division, includ-
ing Grand Champion, Western
Showmanship; Reserve
Champion, Hunt Showmanship;
Reserve Champion, Hunt Seat
Equitation; Top Ten, Western
Pleasure; and Top Ten, Western
Horsemanship.
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Coming up
Community calendar
Churches
ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH
2951 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg
(608) 276-7729
Pastor Rich Johnson
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 Eric Wenger
SUNDAY
10 a.m. Worship at 1111 S. Perry
Parkway, Oregon
COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
201 Church Street, Brooklyn
(608) 455-3344
Pastor Dave Pluss
SUNDAY
9:30 a.m. Worship
FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
CHURCH
143 Washington Street, Oregon
(608) 835-3554
Pastor Karl Hermanson
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 Bob Vetter
SUNDAY
10 a.m. Blended Worship
11 a.m. Coffee Bar/Fellowship
11:15 a.m. All-ages activity

FITCHBURG MEMORIAL UCC
5705 Lacy Road, Fitchburg
(608) 273-1008
www.memorialucc.org
Pastor: Phil Haslanger
Associate Pastor Twink Jan-
McMahon
SUNDAY
8:15 and 10 a.m. Worship
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN
CHURCH ELCA
Central Campus: Raymond Road and
Whitney Way
SATURDAY - 5 p.m. Worship
SUNDAY - 8:15, 9:30 and 10:45
a.m. Worship West Campus: Corner
of Hwy. PD and Nine Mound Road,
Verona
SUNDAY - 9 & 10:15 a.m., 6 p.m.
Worship (608) 271-6633
HILLCREST BIBLE CHURCH
752 E. Netherwood, Oregon
Eric Vander Ploeg, Lead Pastor
(608) 835-7972
www.hbclife.com
SUNDAY
8:30 and 10:15 a.m. worship service
at Oregon High School PAC
Childrens 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
PEOPLES UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
103 North Alpine Parkway, Oregon
Pastors Jason and Johanna 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;
5 p.m. The Gathering Sunday night
service with simple supper to follow
ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH
625 E. Netherwood, Oregon
Pastor Paul Markquart and Pastor
Emily Tveite
(608) 835-3154
SATURDAY - 5 p.m. Worship
SUNDAY - 8 and 10:30 a.m. Worship
9:15 a.m. Sunday School
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
Rev. Sara Thiessen
(608) 845-5641
SUNDAY -
9:30 a.m. Family Worship
Alcoholics Anonymous
meeting, First
Presbyterian Church,
every Monday and
Friday at 7 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous
closed meeting, Peoples
United Methodist Church,
every Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Caregiver Support
Group, Oregon Area
Senior Center, every
third Monday at 9 a.m.
Diabetes Support
Group meeting,
Evansville Senior Center,
320 Fair St., 882-0407,
second Tuesday of each
month at 6:30 p.m.
Parents Supporting
Parents, LakeView
Church, Stoughton, third
Tuesday of every month
from 6:30-8 p.m.
Relationship & Divorce
Support Group, State
Bank of Cross Plains,
every other Monday at
6:30 p.m.
Veterans Group,
Oregon Area Senior
Center, every second
Wednesday at 9 a.m.
Weight-Loss Support
Group, Oregon Area
Senior Center, every
Monday at 3:30 p.m.
Support groups
Call 835-6677 to advertise on the
Oregon Observer Church Page
Village of Oregon Cable Access TV program times same for both channels.
A new program begins daily at 1 p.m. and repeats at 4, 7 and 10 p.m. and at 1,
4, 7 and 10 a.m. 900 Market St., Oregon. Phone: 291-0148;
email: oregoncableaccess@charter.net, or visit www.ocamedia.com and face-
book.com/ocamediawi.
Community cable listings Senior center
WOW 983 ORE 984
Monday, Nov. 3
AMDiabetic Foot Care
9:00 CLUB
9:00 Wii Bowling
10:00 Dominoes
1:00 Get Fit
1:30 Bridge
4:00 Weight Loss Support
Tuesday, Nov. 4
8:30 Zumba Gold
9:00 Pool Players
9:00 Arthritis Movement
12:30 Sheepshead
12:30 Stoughton Shopping
1:00 Movie : Blended
Wednesday, Nov. 5
AMFoot Care
9:00 CLUB
10:00 Walmart East Shopping
10:30 Book Club
11:00 1/1 Computer Help
1:00 Get Fit
1:00 Euchre
1:00 Flu/Pneumonia Shots
6:00 VFW Meeting
Thursday, Nov. 6
AM - Legal Counsel
8:30 Zumba Gold
9:00 Pool Players
9:00 ST Board Meeting
9:00 Arthritis Movement
12:30 Shopping at Bills
1:00 Cribbage
Friday, Nov. 7
9:00 CLUB
9:00 Wii Bowling
9:30 Blood Pressure
9:30 Mindfulness
10:45 Gentle Yoga
12:00 Market Day Due
1:00 Get Fit
PM - Legal Counsel
Monday, Nov. 3
Turkey & Bean Chili
Marinated Vegetable
Salad
Mandarin Oranges
Corn Bread
Orange Sherbet
VO: Veggie Chili
Tuesday, Nov. 4
Baked Fish
Rice Pilaf with Butter
Carrots
Cranberry Juice
W.W. Bread
Cookie
VO: Rice W/ Soy
Wednesday, Nov. 5
Cheeseburger on Bun
Veg. Blend
Apricots
Confetti Cake
V.O. Veggie Burger on
Bun
Thursday, Nov. 6
Roast Beef with Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Peas & Onions
Chunky Applesauce
W.W. Roll
VO: Soy in Gravy
SO: Taco Salad
Friday, Nov. 7
Spaghetti with Meat
Sauce
California Mix
Tropical Fruit Salad
Garlic Bread
V.O: Soy Spaghetti Sauce
Defending Hope
Human beings can live on scarce resources and in dire cir-
cumstances, but we cant live without hope. Hope is essen-
tially the belief that our future will be better than our past.
When we are sick we hope for a future of health and well-
ness, when we are poor we hope for a future of prosperity,
and when we are alone we hope for a future with friends and
family. Perhaps our deepest hope is to be relieved of our fini-
tude. We all know that our bodies are finite and perishable.
But, the good news of the gospel is that there is another
realm beyond this world that is imperishable, where death,
decay and suffering have no place. But what if this hope in
a future life is nothing more than wishful thinking? What
gives us the right to believe such things? The resurrection
and ascension of Jesus is the biblical basis for this hope, but
there are other reasons as well to believe that this life isnt
all there is. The principle of conservation of energy suggests
that things, including consciousness, cant just disappear. All
things change, including who and what we are, but can you
conceive of yourself just disappearing? When the light goes
out and our eyes grow dim, perhaps it does literally go out
into some other realm. Finally, the near universality of belief
in a future life gives hope to many. It would be a cruel cos-
mic joke for this near universal belief to be based on a lie.
Christopher Simon via Metro News Service
Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who
asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But
do this with gentleness and respect.
1 Peter 3:15
Thursday, Oct. 30
Oregon Village Board
Meeting (of Oct. 27)
Friday, Oct. 31
Movie: The Mystery of
Mr. Wong (1939)
Saturday, Nov. 1
Joint Village/Towns
Meeting @ Oregon Senior
Center (of Oct. 29)
Sunday, Nov. 2
Worship Service:
Community of Life Church
Monday, Nov. 3
Monday Morning Dixie
Band @ Oregon Senior
Center (of Sept. 2009)
Tuesday, Nov. 4
Movie: West Side Story
(1961)
Wednesday, Nov. 5
Brad Selz Band @
Oregon Senior Center (of
July 2009)
Thursday, Nov. 6
Richard Weigel Music
@ Oregon Senior Center (of
July 2009)
Thursday, Oct. 30
Oregon School Board
Meeting (of Oct. 27)
Friday, Oct. 31
Movie: Dr. Jekyll & Mr.
Hyde (1946) & Lang
House of Terror
Saturday, Nov. 1
1- OHS Boys Varsity
Football vs Slinger Playoff
(of Oct. 24) 2- Mr. Tricks
Juggler (of July 1999)
Sunday, Nov. 2
Laughing with the
Animals @ Oregon Library
(of July 2008)
Monday, Nov. 3
Fishing for Laughs @
Oregon Library (of June
2008)
Tuesday, Nov. 4
Movi e: Space
Adventures (1959)
Wednesday, Nov. 5
Beekeeping @ Oregon
Library (of June 2008)
Thursday, Nov. 6
Bugs @ Oregon Library
(of Aug. 2008)
Thursday, October 30
3-6 p.m., Pantry pickup, 1092
Union Road
Friday, October 31
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., AnchorBank
open house, 705 N. Main St.
5-8 p.m., Trick-or-Treating,
Oregon and Oregon Manor and
Main Street Quarters
7-10 p.m., Lang Family House of
Terror, 290 Waterman St.
Saturday, November 1
9-11 a.m., Public auction fund-
raiser and pie sale, senior center
6:30 p.m., Euchre card party and
light meal ($3 entry fee), Oregon
Masonic Center, 220-1924
Monday, November 3
3:30-4:30 p.m., Monday Funday:
Chess, library
6 p.m., Village Board Meeting,
Village Hall
Tuesday, November 4
1 p.m., Movie Matinee: Blended,
senior center
6-8:30 p.m., Womens Business
Expo, Firefly Coffeehouse
7 p.m., Oregon Community Band
rehearsal, Oregon Middle School,
835-9066
Wednesday, November 5
10:30 a.m., Great Beginnings
Book Club featuring Away by Amy
Bloom, senior center, 835-6268
1 p.m., Vaccinations for flu and
pneumonia, senior center
7 p.m., Park Board, Village Hall
Thursday, November 6
6:30 p.m., Planning Commission,
Village Hall
6:30-8 p.m., Optimist Club month-
ly meeting, OHS library, 575-2344
7 p.m., Author visit, library
Friday, November 7
Oregon Hometown Pharmacy
open house (through Nov. 9)
8 a.m. to noon, Veterans assis-
tance with Dan Connery, senior
center, 266-4158
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Protect Your
Identity workshop, Union Bank &
Trust Company, Brooklyn
6-8 p.m., 14 South Artists Gallery
opening reception, Firefly
7:30 p.m., White Christmas - The
Musical, OHS PAC, oregonsd.org
Saturday, November 8
10 a.m., Dads & Donuts, library
10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Oregon
Preschool Annual Carnival,
Netherwood Knoll Gym
1-2 p.m., Holiday Horse Parade,
downtown Oregon
4-8 p.m., Troop 50 Salmon
Dinner, Rome Corners School
4-10 p.m., Benefit and Silent
Auction for Bashir Nasserjah, R &
B Acres, 5168 Locust Grove Road
5-9:30 p.m., A Night to Shine cel-
ebration and dinner ($60), Legend at
the Bergamont, 3gaits.org/shine.htm
6:30 p.m., Free Family Movie
Night, First Presbyterian Church,
www.fpcoregonwi.org
7:30 p.m., White Christmas - The
Musical, OHS PAC, oregonsd.org
Auction and pie sale
Enjoy a piece of pie at the pie table
and help raise money for the senior
center with auctioneer Lyle Wanless
at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1. Bid-
ding will begin at 9:30 a.m. For more
information, call 835-5801.
Author Todd Michael Cox
Meet Madison author Todd Michael
Cox at the library from 7-8 p.m. on
Thursday, Nov. 6. He will discuss his
current work, how he writes and will
read from his latest project. A book
signing will follow the event. Coffee
and cookies will be served.
Cox is the author of the novels
After the Death of the Ice Cream
Man and Dizzlemuck: Love in the
Time of Wee Folk. For more infor-
mation, call 835-6268.
Art at the Firefly Coffeehouse
The Firefly Coffeehouse, 114 N.
Main St., will host an exhibition of
art from 14 South Artists, Inc, a local
group of artists whose mission is to
promote the visual arts in communi-
ties south of Madison.
The opening reception with coffee
and appetizers on Friday, Nov. 7 from
6-7 p.m. will provide an opportunity
for you to meet the artists. Their art
will be exhibited throughout Novem-
ber and will be available for pur-
chase. For more information, visit
14southartists.com.
White Christmas musical
Oregon High School Drama will
perform White Christmas - The
Musical from Nov. 7-9 at the Per-
forming Arts Center.
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on
Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 8,
and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9. Tick-
ets for reserved seating only are $10
for adults, $8 for senior citizens (55
and older) and $6 for students (K-12).
For more information call 835-4353
or visit oregonsd.tix.com.
Benefit & Silent Auction
A Labor of Love Benefit and Silent
Auction will be held for long-time
Oregon residents Bashir Nasserjah and
Renee Frank-Nasserjah at R & B Acres,
LLC, 5168 Locust Grove Road, from
4-10 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8.
Nasserjah was recently diagnosed
with multiple-myeloma, a cancer of
plasma cells that attacks and destroys
bone, on Sept. 11.
There will be food, beer, music from
The Soggy Prairie Boys and Midlife
Crisis and a silent auction.
Tickets may be purchased at Firefly
Coffeehouse or online at laborofloveo-
regon.eventbrite.com and are $20 for
adults and $10 for children ages 6-11.
Donations will be accepted: Bashir
Nasserjah and Renee Frank c/o
Anchor Bank, 705 N. Main St., Ore-
gon, WI 53575.
A Night to Shine
Legend at Bergamont Clubhouse,
699 Bergamont Blvd., will hold A
Night to Shine, an evening in celebra-
tion of its riders, on Saturday, Nov. 8.
The event will begin at 5 p.m. with
cocktails. Free carriage rides will be
offered around the golf course from
5-6:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7
p.m., followed by a program at 8 p.m.
The silent auction will close at 9 p.m.
Tickets are $60 per person, with
all proceeds going to support the
programs at Three Gaits. To RSVP
by Oct. 30, call 877-9086, email
3gaits@3gaits.org or visit 3gaits.org/
shine.htm.
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The annual Holiday Horse Parade will start at 1 p.m. on Saturday,
Nov. 8, through downtown Oregon.
Holiday Horse
Parade is Nov. 8
While the holidays may
seem far off, they are just
around the corner. See cos-
tumed horses strut their
stuff through downtown
Oregon during the annual
Holiday Horse Parade at 1
p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8.
Leading the parade will
be a horse named Silas, of
Barry Stables, who was
once a member of a nation-
al l y known Cl ydesdal e
hitch. As honored guests,
local veterans will ride in
the surrey that Silas will
pull.
An a n n o u n c e r wi l l
describe each entrys cos-
t ume or t heme as t hey
approach. Prizes are award-
ed for best holiday costume,
most creative costume and
best group costume.
This event provides chil-
dren who dont often see
horses the opportunity to
view the animals up close.
After the parade, specta-
tors are invited back to the
staging area the Oregon
High School parking lot
to get a hands-on opportu-
nity to touch a horse.
Sponsors of the event
include the Oregon Area
Chamber of Commerce and
the Oregon Horse Associa-
tion, a 50-year-old club that
seeks to promote horses and
horsemanship to all ages
and riding styles.
For more information vis-
it oregonwi.com or oregon-
horseassociation.org.
If you go
What: Holiday Horse
Parade
When: 1 p.m., Saturday,
Nov. 8
Where: Downtown
Oregon
Info: oregonwi.com or
oregonhorseassociation.
org
Got leaves?
Middle schoolers get ready
to rake yards on Nov. 7
SCOTT DE LARUELLE
Unified Newspaper Group
Oregon Middle School
eighth grade students have
been busy this month rak-
ing leaves for senior citi-
zens around the village,
and are now looking to take
their talents elsewhere in
the community as part of
their ongoing service proj-
ect.
Students will be raking
leaves throughout the day
on Nov. 7, starting around
10: 30 a. m. and endi ng
around 2:45 p.m. In case of
bad weather, the event will
be held Monday, Nov. 10.
OMS teacher and project
advisor Tim Paneitz said
students are participating
in the community service
project to get involved and
give back to the commu-
nity, and also to raise funds
for a field trip to the Chi-
cago Field Museum and the
Shedd Aquarium.
This activity provides
an opportunity for students
to be out in the community
and offer a needed service,
he said. This field trip is
an opportunity for students
to make connections to
their eighth-grade curricu-
lum in a hands-on way. In
addition, leaf raking allows
the students to build posi-
tive connections with one
another, and it provides an
opportunity to work togeth-
er and achieve a common
goal.
Paneitz is looking for
volunteers to participate
by having their yard raked.
Students will rake around
70 yards on a first-come,
first-serve basis.
This event was a huge
success last year, and we
look forward to helping
more people and raking
even more yards this year,
he said.
For information or to par-
ticipate, email Paneitz at
tjp@oregonsd.net.
To volunteer to have your yard raked, email tjp@oregonsd.net.
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be $386 per year on a
$200,000 home, but district
taxes will drop next year
regardless of whether they
pass or fail.
Because of the way the cur-
rent long-term debt is struc-
tured, district officials say,
the actual impact is expected
to be closer to $72 per year
over the next 20 years on that
same home. Its good timing,
because some long-term debt
is falling off soon.
Were blending the two
debt service schedules togeth-
er, district business manager
Andy Weiland explained.
That impact of the refer-
endums is also less than the
$100 that was proposed in the
failed 2012 referendum, when
voters rejected a smaller but
less well-understood $33 mil-
lion plan to upgrade the high
school, middle school and
athletic fields and a second
referendum to exceed rev-
enue caps by $150,000 a year
to maintain the new facilities.
If next weeks referendums
fail, the mill rate will decrease
from $12.31 per $1,000 of
assessed property value to
$11.65. If they pass, the rate
will be $11.98, still represent-
ing an overall drop of about
$66 on a $200,000 home.
Whats included
The new referendums
cover improvements to all of
the districts schools except
Rome Corners Intermediate
School, the districts newest
building. Projects include
a $1.3 million roof replace-
ment and maintenance proj-
ect, $700,000 to equip a new
personalized learning initia-
tive and a $480,000 HVAC
upgrade at the pool.
Among the three elemen-
tary schools, the largest
projects include a $2.3 mil-
lion cafeteria and kitchen
addition and $809,000 class-
room addition at Brooklyn, a
$1.5 million HVAC upgrade
at Netherwood Knoll and
a $777, 000 st ormwat er
improvement and outdoor
classroom at Prairie View.
Oregon Middle School
would get more than $7 mil-
lion of projects, including a
new $3 million music addi-
tion, a $1.8 million STEAM
(science, technology, engi-
neeri ng, art and mat h)
addition and a new, secure
entrance for $954,000.
Or egon Hi gh School
would see nearly $38 mil-
lion in upgrades, headlined
by an $8.2 million two-story
classroom addition, a $5
million physical education
addition and locker room
renovation and a $4.4 mil-
lion three-station gymna-
sium.
A t hi rd, $3. 5 mi l l i on
recurring referendum on
teacher compensation was
originally part of the overall
plan, but school board mem-
bers voted in August to push
that back until April, citing a
lack of a clear, final plan.
Oregon School District referendums
Question 1: Shall the Oregon School District, Dane, Rock and Green
Counties, Wisconsin be authorized to issue pursuant to Chapter 67 of the
Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed
$54,600,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school building
and improvement program consisting of the construction of additions to and
renovation and improvement of Oregon High School, Oregon Middle School
and Brooklyn Elementary School; renovation and improvement of Prairie View
Elementary School and Netherwood Elementary School; acquisition and installa-
tion of technology improvements; roof replacement at District buildings; HVAC
upgrades at the swimming pool; and construction of storm water improvements
and other site improvements on the JC Park East property?
Question 2: Shall the Oregon School District, Dane, Rock and Green
Counties, Wisconsin for the 2015-2016 school year and thereafter be authorized
to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes,
by $355,864 a year, for recurring purposes consisting of paying operation and
maintenance expenses associated with new or upgraded District facilities?
Referendum: Most schools are involved
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Nov. 4 is judgment day for the Oregon School District referenda.
Ballots set for Nov. 4
MARK IGNATOWSKI
Unified Newspaper Group
Voting in the fall elec-
tion is already underway
for many municipalities
across the state.
Both in-person and mail-
i n absent ee vot i ng has
resulted in nearly 150,000
early ballots cast statewide,
according to a news release
from the state Government
Accountability Board.
Only a few days remain
for early voting:
Early voting ends at 5
p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31,
or at the close of busi-
ness, whichever is later,
but no later than 7 p.m.,
the GAB said. Check your
municipal clerks office
hours before going to your
city, village or town hall
to vote because hours for
early voting will vary.
I n addi t i on, 5 p. m.
Thursday, Oct. 30 is the
deadline for most voters
to request an absentee bal-
lot by mail. There are later
deadlines for military vot-
ers, hospitalized voters and
sequestered jurors.
To vote on election day,
polls are open from 7 a.m.
to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4.
No I.D. required
Vot er s wi l l not be
required to show identifi-
cation to vote after the U.S.
Supreme Court issued an
order to block the require-
ment on Oct . 9. St at e
At t orney General J. B.
Van Hollen had vowed to
implement some sort of ID
requirement following the
high courts decision, but
as of press time Tuesday,
Oct. 28, no requirement
had been made.
Whats on the ballot
In addition to the the OSD
referendum, the Nov. 4 elec-
tion will feature a prominent
race for governor, as well as
some local representative
races for some voters.
A local referendum in
the Village of Oregon will
ask voters if they would
like the change the U.S.
Constitution to limit mon-
etary influence in politics.
State/national
government
Incumbent Scott Walker
faces a challenge from
Mary Burke for the states
top office. Other statewide
races include:
At t or ney Gener al :
Susan V. Happ (D) versus
Brad Schimel (R)
Secret ary of St at e:
incumbent Doug La Fol-
lette (D) will face Julian
Bradley (R)
State treasurer: David
L. Sartori (D) versus Matt
Adamczyk (R)
For voters in state Assem-
bly Dist. 47, Representative
Robb Kahl (D) will face a
challenge from Libertarian
Phillip N. Anderson.
Voters in state Assem-
bly Dist. 43 can cast a bal-
lot for incumbent Andy
Jorgensen (D) or challeng-
er Leon L. Hebert (R).
Sondy Pope is running
unopposed for the Dist. 80
state Assembly seat.
Voters in Senate Dist. 15
have a race between Janis
Ringhand (D) and Brian
Fitzgerald (R). Jon Erpen-
bach is running unopposed
for the Dist. 27 Wisconsin
Senate seat.
Democrat Mark Pocan
faces chal l enger Pet er
Theron, a Republican, for
the Congressional District
2 seat. A statewide refer-
endum will ask voters if the
state constitution should be
amended to require the cre-
ation of a state transportation
fund where revenues gener-
ated by the transportation
system will only be used for
transportation purposes.
Dane County
Dane Count y Sheri ff
David Mahoney and Clerk
of Court Carlo Esqueda are
running unopposed.
A countywide referen-
dum will ask voters if the
state should raise the mini-
mum wage to $10.10 per
hour. Another Dane Coun-
ty referendum will ask if
the governor and state leg-
islature should accept fed-
eral funds for BadgerCare
heal t h i nsurance. Bot h
measures are non-binding.
Not all races will appear
on your ballot. Find specif-
ic ballots for your voting
and more election informa-
tion at myvote.wi.gov.
Ballot info
Find sample ballots, absentee info
and contact information for your
local clerk:
myvote.wi.gov
Candidates
respond
See candidate
questionnaire
answers from A.D.
43 and 47, and
Senate Dist. 15.
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Oregon attorney receives 90-day suspension
Briggs witnessed
murder-suicide in
home last Nov.
The Wisconsin supreme
court handed down a 90-day
suspension Tuesday for mis-
conduct to the Oregon law-
yer who witnessed a mur-
der-suicide at his Town of
Oregon home last year.
According to the Wiscon-
sin State Journal, Michael
Br i ggs agr eed t o t he
suspension, which involved
his lack of communication
with clients in a real estate
case and continued practice
of law during a temporary
suspension.
Briggs, who made the
news last November when
68-year-old Henry Pullett Jr.
killed his 64-year-old girl-
friend and then himself at
Briggs home, has practiced
law since 1975, according to
the State Journal.
The lawyer had his license
temporarily suspended in
February 2013 after he did
not respond to an initial
complaint to the state Office
of Lawyer Regulation, but
he continued to practice law,
the article said. Eventually,
a Dane County judge noti-
fied OLR that Briggs had
appeared in court despite the
suspension.
Briggs told OLR he had
stopped practicing once he
learned of the suspension,
but those statements were
found to be false, the State
Journal reported, and he
stipulated to 12 counts of
misconduct.
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know and be able to do,
she said.
Bergstrom said the stan-
dards for mathematics is
very rigorous and focus
not only on content but also
on the math practices nec-
essary to cultivate math-
ematical thinkers.
We believe it is neces-
sary for students to be able
to analyze, interpret, and
solve real-world math prob-
lems and the (standards) are
an excellent tool in prepar-
ing our students to do so,
she said.
Di s t r i ct admi ni s t r a-
tor Brian Busler said he
couldnt recall receiving
a complaint from a parent
about Common Core stan-
dards. Bergstrom said com-
plaints are rare, perhaps
in part because the district
curriculum was already
focused on devel opi ng
critical math practices.
We were already very
cl osel y al i gned t o t he
(Common Core) expecta-
tions, she said. It was not
a big change for students or
parents.
Oregon School Board
member Rae Vogeler said
repeal i ng t he Common
Core standards and taking a
two-year break to re-invent
new ones would disrupt
education and cause Wis-
consin to lag behind the
nation.
The Common Cor e
Math and English standards
have been approved by over
40 states to prepare stu-
dents to succeed in college
and the workplace, she
said. We need to continue
implementing the Common
Core standards, which are
strongly supported by the
overwhelming majority of
leaders in both business and
education.
If Common Core stan-
dards were repealed, Berg-
st rom sai d t he di st ri ct
would continue with exist-
ing curriculum.
This is what we have
in place and we need to be
ready to teach our students
a current and comprehen-
sive curriculum, she said.
Our curriculum is always
under the revision process,
and that will continue.
New testing
Critical thinking skills
will be evaluated with new
state tests beginning next
spring as well a signifi-
cant change in both timing
and style of testing. Instead
of the Wisconsin Knowl-
edge and Concepts Exami-
nations, which had been
taken in the fall by fourth-,
eighth- and tenth-grade stu-
dents, students in grades
3-8 will take the Smarter
Balanced Test.
Ninth- and tenth-graders
will now take an Achieve
test, and high school juniors
will be required to take the
ACT. All of those will take
place in the spring for math
and English language arts,
though students are still
taking the WKCE for sci-
ence and social studies this
year.
Testing every year from
third to eighth grade is a
major component, because
the new standards allow
for districts to see where
students are at with the
grade-level benchmarks the
standards set. Previously, as
students were only tested on
WKCE three times, districts
had to set their own path
to getting students to those
acceptable benchmarks in
the intervening grades.
Another change in the
testing comes in the format,
as the examinations other
than the ACT will now be
online rather than the tradi-
tional paper and pencil.
Political angle
School standards dont
typically get front-page
headlines, but with the poli-
tics infused into the debate
in recent months, Com-
mon Core has become a
hot-button topic. Nation-
al l y, many peopl e who
align themselves with Tea
Party Republicans say the
standards are an example
of the federal government
intruding into the affairs of
the states.
Democrat Jim Doyle was
governor when Wiscon-
sin adopted Common Core
standards in 2010. Since
then, Republican legisla-
tors have tried to change the
standards.
In February, a bill initi-
ated and drafted with the
assistance of Gov. Scott
Walkers office staff never
made it out of the Senate.
Fuel was added to that fire
in July, when Walker called
on state legislators to pass
a bill in early January to
repeal Common Core and
replace it with standards set
by people in Wisconsin.
According to a Milwau-
kee Journal Sentinel article
from July, state lawmakers
from Walkers party had
mixed views on the effect
of his personal appeal. Rep.
Jeremy Thiesfeldt (R-Fond
du Lac), who wrote a failed
bill to repeal Common Core
earlier this year, said Walk-
ers comments were huge
and will add momentum
during the legislatures
next session. Steve Kestell
(R-Elkhart Lake), chairman
of the Assemblys educa-
tion committee who has
not been among those in
his party calling to repeal
Common Core, called the
idea that lawmakers would
be able to replace the stan-
dards at the beginning of
the session absurd.
Were in an election
season, he said. People
desperate to be re-elected
will say anything.
Re p . S o n d y P o p e
(D-Cross Plains), who rep-
resents Oregon in the 80th
Assembly District and is a
member of the Select Com-
mittee on Common Stan-
dards, said shes traveled
all over Wisconsin and
heard many hours of testi-
mony about the standards.
Pope said teachers, admin-
istrators and school board
members convinced her
they are rigorous and will
benefit student outcomes,
noting that at one confer-
ence, 90 educators regis-
tered support for Common
Core, with only two against.
I have yet t o speak
with a single educator in
my district who wants to
repeal Common Core,
Pope sai d. Pul l i ng t he
plug at this point would
be foolhardy, expensive
and could only serve to
weaken our educational
syst em. The st andards
have been in place since
2010 and there needs to be
sufficient time in which to
determine if, and how, to
tweak them.
While she said there was
no disagreement among
those educators over the
lack of rigor of the previ-
ous Wisconsin standards,
she said the ones who need
to make those decisions are
teachers, not politicians.
The folks on the front
lines of providing education
to our students are the ones
who are in the best position
to evaluate the delivery and
potential benefit of imple-
menting the standards, she
said. The Governor and
Republican legislators are
calling for Wisconsin specif-
ic standards without explain-
ing what they might be.
Reasoning unclear
In response to emailed
questions from the Observ-
er, Walkers press secre-
tary Laurel Patrick wrote,
in part, that Walker will
work with the Legislature
to repeal Common Core
and replace it with strong
Wisconsin-specific stan-
dards.
After talking with par-
ents, teachers, school board
member s and t axpay-
ers from across the state,
it became clear that they
want standards set by peo-
ple from Wisconsin that
are rigorous and tailored
to Wisconsins history of
high achievement, Patrick
wrote.
When asked on multiple
occasions for specific rea-
sons why Walker wants
to repeal Common Core
and how the new standards
would be more rigorous
and better tailored to Wis-
consins history of high
achievement, Patrick did
not respond to the questions
and referred back to the
original statement.
Or egon Hi gh School
teacher Jon Fishwild, a past
president of the Oregon
Educat i on Associ at i on,
noted that while the OEA
does not have an official
position on Common Core,
he believes the demand for
state-developed standards is
simply a political smoke-
screen.
The Common Core stan-
dards are far more rigorous
than the Wisconsin Aca-
demic Standards that they
would replace, he said.
This runs counter to the
argument that since Com-
mon Core standards were
not written in Wisconsin
t hat t hey are somehow
worse that what was in
place before.
St at e super i nt endent
Tony Evers has been highly
critical of any attempts to
replace Common Core.
Wisconsins teachers,
parents, and children have
spent the past four years
implementing these stan-
dards, which our educators
indisputably agree are more
rigorous than our previous
standards and still provide
districts with the ability to
select a local curriculum
that fits their needs, he
said.
Wisconsin Department of
Public Instruction spokes-
man Tom McCarthy said
pol i t i ci zi ng educat i ons
standards isnt helpful.
It doesnt help students
in the classroom, it doesnt
help schools, it doesnt help
districts, he said.
Origin of Common Core
The path to Wisconsin adopting the Common Core standards began in 2007,
as the state joined the American Diploma Project aimed at revising the
previous Wisconsin Model Academic Standards in English and math to improve
college and career readiness.
A task force and draft set of standards were created, and by 2009, state
education officials recognized the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
initiative was gaining momentum. Wisconsin adopted the standards in June
2010.
Emilee Amundson, the team director for the Wisconsin Department of Public
Instruction team implementing Common Core, said the leadership teams that
developed those state drafts early on were key in the decision to go with the
new standards.
We really did lean on their expertise and their feedback in order to ultimately
make the decision to adopt, she said.
While the state adopted the standards, it was up to local school districts
to use them or not, Amundson said though districts were informed that
state-mandated tests would be aligned to Common Core. She called the states
adoption a signal to the field that DPI recognized the standards as high and
clear.
Most districts around the state did adopt them, and the state began providing
support for a phased implementation. That slower process helped put
strength behind the standards, Amundson said, unlike in states such as New
York, where the standards were immediately put into place.
Weve had a much smoother road because this timeline, the expectation
that this is a phased process, that this is complex work and that it really needs
to be owned at a local level, she said.
The timeline called for taking one year to understand the standards in
2010-11, developing local curricula based on the standards in 2011-12 and
developing and refining assessments from 2012-15 with a planned first year of
new testing based on the standards in 2014-15.
Standards: District would continue with curriculum if Common Core is repealed
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Screenshot from Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction website
Wisconsin students in grades 3-8 will take the Smarter Balanced assessment for the first time in spring
2015. The tests were devleoped to align with the Common Core State Standards, which have become a
political controversy lately around the United States. This screenshot is one sample question from the
test.
(Common Core)
sets very high
expectations for all
students at every
grade level and give
educators clear
direction as to what
students should
know and be able to
do.
Leslie Bergstrom,
OSD director of
instruction
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O H
September
100 years ago (1914)
Field Days in Oregon
included a variety of events.
Leavers 15-piece full military
band from Beloit provided
music in the park throughout
the day. Oregons Boy Scout
baseball team defeated a team
from Lodi 13 to 0. A handi-
cap clay bird shoot for the
National Sportsmans Silver
Cup was won by P. H. Cusick,
who dropped 44 birds out of a
possible 50. In the afternoon,
Oregon played Belleville in the
county championship baseball.
An estimated 400 to 500 peo-
ple attended the game, which
Oregon won 10 to 6. Another
event of the day was the four-
mile walking match held on
the village square. Participants
were E. Cross, B. Fredrickson,
Chris Jensen, Paul Nelson,
Dan Sweeney, Frank Anderson,
John Hooper and William
Brown. Oregons own lego-
mobile artist William Brown,
the square-heel-and-toe state
champion walker, won the
match. The day concluded with
a Grand Ball held in the opera
house. Music was provided
by Leavers Full Orchestra.
About 120 dance tickets were
sold for the event.
Fincher Bros. announced
that they had just sold seven
more Ford cars. The new car
owners were Harvey Danks,
Willis Sholts, Sofus Olson,
Zier Kuul, Francis Pierot, Chas.
Seffens, and the Lamboley
Bros. So far this past season
they had sold 42 cars.
The Oregon Opera House
advertised a one-night engage-
ment for the farce Betty and
the Baby, a comedy based on
the troubles of newlyweds and
their only child. It was noted
that this was the first time
the play had been produced
outside of larger cities and that
it included 10 up-to-date song
hits.
Wyoming Bills Historical
Wild West Show arrived in
Oregon. It opened its stay
with a Grand Street Parade
through the village. Their per-
formances boosted of cow-
boys, Indians, stagecoaches,
prairie schooners, 200 horses,
Texas steers, elk and burros,
portraying frontier life past and
present.
Prichard, Cusick & Barry
were advertising Coles
Original Hot Blast Heaters. The
claim was that a person could
use the cheapest grade of coal
the night before and wake up
in the morning with a mass of
glowing coke that would pro-
vide you with a warm dining
room. So it was claimed, Why
let chilled fingers and a blue
nose spoil the buckwheats and
a cup of good coffee?
50 years ago (1964)
The Chamber of Commerce
sponsored the first Town and
Country Day:
A sales exchange was held
where area farmers and vil-
lage residents sold, traded and
dickered on sundry items.
The winner of the first of
two cow-milking contests was
Leo Crapp, with Mrs. Merle
Kopke coming in a close sec-
ond. In the second contest,
John Struck was declared the
winner over Jay Bossingham.
A Kiddie Parade with over
300 entries was held. Placing
first in their respective classes
were: Jeanne Campbell and
Harley Lemke (Bikes, Trikes,
and Wagons: Rickshaw);
Cindy Bollig (Pets: Cat);
Cheryl Schnabel (Costumes:
Bumblebee); Patty Olson
(Ponies); Donnie Staley
(Clowns) and Karen Lane (Doll
and Buggy).
Winners of the pie con-
test were as follows: Jr.
Division (cream pies): Patty
Dukerschein and Mary
Champion dunior divison
(double crust), Betty Jones,
Ann Christiansen and Billy
Rowe senior division (cream
pies), Helen Smith, Mrs. J.
L. Topham and Mrs. Charles
McMannes senior divi-
sion (double crust); Mrs. Bill
Champion, Mrs. Henry Appel,
and Mrs. Jerome Bollig.
The county agent, Bill Clark,
was on hand along with Dr.
Lawrence Renz, Economic
Analyst with the Wis. Dept. of
Agriculture, addressing agri-
cultural issues of the day.
Six to seven hundred people
were served a free lunch at the
Village Hall, sponsored by the
chamber.
In the evening, a tractor
pulling contest was held at
the Capital Speedway (pres-
ent-day Madison International
Racetrack). Alice in Dairyland,
Beth Bartosh, was present to
award the prizes.
It was estimated that over
2,500 people attended events
that day. John Struck was
chairperson for the event and
Al Gasner the chamber presi-
dent.
The newly organized OHS
cross country squad, coached
by Dave Dess, won their first
meet, competing against
Monona Grove, LaFollette
and Middleton High Schools.
Members of the Oregon squad
were Denny Kjellstrom, Terry
Turk, Larry Cox, Dave Fiscus,
George Williams, Jim Ellis,
Charles Price, Bob Mitchell,
Norm Sorenson, Joe Sheil,
Ron Kopke and Lee Farrell.
R & L Beverages, owned
and operated by Lloyd and
Russell Bavery, opened on the
North Main Street of Oregon
(present location of Postal
Connections).
Ron Erfurth captured
the 1964 Drivers Title in the
Badger Midget Auto Racing
Association with a total of 660
points.
The Town of Fitchburg
completed construction of its
new $40,000 town hall located
near the intersection of Fish
Hatchery and Whalen Roads.
Town officers at this time were
John Fluckiger, town chair-
man; Mrs. Joseph Caine, town
clerk and board members
William McKee and Leo Lacy.
The OHS football team was
getting ready for another sea-
son with the coaching staff of
Erwin Kissling, head coach;
Fred Lehrke,, assistant coach;
Tom Mueller, freshman coach;
and Jim Klahr, junior varsi-
ty coach. Dennis Judd was
named their first string quar-
terback Their first game of the
season was a 20-0 win over
Verona.
25 years ago (1989)
Dane Co. Executive,
Richard Phelps, declared Sept.
17-23 as Emergency Medical
Services Week. Emergency
service districts were estab-
lished in the area about 10
years ago. Tim Olson, the
administrator of the Oregon
EMS for the past seven years,
praised the 43 volunteers that
had served or were currently
serving the Oregon district.
The womens catch
weight tug-of-war team
recently placed first in the
National Championships held
at Salisbury, N.C. Members
of the team included Karyn
Thornton, Karen Dunn, Mollie
Christensen, Diane Donahue,
Tammy Templeton, Tari
Christensen, Mary Jo Minter,
Carla Patterson, Helen Lucas
and Shelby Humberg.
The new officers of the
Town and Country Womens
Club for the coming year were
Vicky McGuire, president;
Margaret Dukerschein, first
vice president; Pat Lindberg
and Kathy Kruger, second vice
presidents; Ina Stoehr, secre-
tary and Ginna OBrien, trea-
surer.
Jerry Arndt bagged a black
bear near Tomahawk with
his bow and arrow. The bear,
which weighed approximate-
ly 600 pounds and dressed
out at 408 pounds, made the
Wisconsin record books.
The OHS girls tennis squad
placed second at the Monroe
Invitational and finished the
Badger Conference season
with a 6-1 record. The team
included Carri Staffon, Tara
Treichel, Nikki Schiller, Angie
Olson, Tera Reese and Heather
Anderson. Their coach was
Roger Pribbenow.
The Catholic Order of
Foresters celebrated the 75th
Anniversary of its founding in
Oregon with a special Mass
and banquet. Participating in
the celebration was Father
Austin Henry, former pastor
at HMC Church. Local Banjo
Man C. C. Richelieu provided
a musical program for the
event.
The Gefke family farm
received recognition as a
Century Farm, having been
owned and operated by the
Gefkes for the past 100
years. Accepting the award
were brothers, Robert and R.
Maxwell Gefke.
Fifteen Oregon music
students performed with the
Wisconsin Youth Symphony
Orchestras during the 1989-
1990 seasin: Tammie Behr,
Amy Garvoille, Kim Erickson,
Connie OBrien, Sarah
Hoekman, Sarah Halverson,
Linsay Nutt, Ian Honeyman,
Julie Wood, Katie Baumgartner
Jeff OMalley, Amy Gould,
John Wilson, Jill Staniforth
and Elizabeth DeLamater
10 years ago (2004)
The Oregon Teener
1 Baseball Team finished a
successful season the past
summer with a 7-3 record,
including a trip to the state
finals in Oconomowoc. Earlier
in the season, they won a
tournament in Fort Atkinson.
Team members were Ben
Riffe, Kevin Barry, Nick Rote,
Brandon Schwenn, Adam
White, Mike Wendt, Joe LaVoy,
Brad McDonald, Stuart Gullick,
Brock Watson, Eric Kaegl,
Mitch Claflin and Joe Keller,
along with assistant coaches
Randy White and Bill Wood
and head coach Roy Claflin.
Debbie Saley expands her
business, Leos Beauty Salon,
to a larger area in the Oregon
Shopping Plaza, providing
about an extra 1,500 square
feet. The salon is celebrating
its 20th anniversary in Oregon.
The Pizza Pit plans to move
their business to the former
Physicians Plus building (its
present location).
Charlie Wilder takes over
as director of the Oregon
Youth Center.
The OHS football team
started their season with a
last minute win over DeForest
(13-12). Quarterback Jake
Swank, was able to connect
with receiver Clint White as
time expired. Head coach, Bob
Prahl, noted that the opportu-
nity for their win was afforded
by key plays made by the spe-
cial teams that were able to
block two extra point tries and
a punt.
The Oregon Tug-of-War
Club won a bronze medal in the
womens 560k open class at
the World Championships held
in Rochester, Minnesota. Team
members were Annemicke
Sonneveld, Mangna Johnsen,
Amy Breuscher, Mary Jo
Minter, Linda Barry, Katie
Legler, Nellid Von Ramsdonk
and Shelby Richardson. Dick
Richardson was the teams
coach and Tim Naatz was the
manager.
Prior to their Badger
Conference season, the OHS
boys soccer team won their
own Invitational tournament
by outscoring their three
opponents, Sheboygan South,
Northern Badger Baraboo and
Milwaukee Heritage Christian
(8-2). Some of the players
contributing to their success
were Kyle Koberle, Jared
Kuehl, Eivind Hesselberg,
Derek Breidenbach and John
Marchant. Their head coach
was Mark Diercks.
Members of the 2004
Oregon High School
Homecoming court were Amy
Dunn, Shawna Novotny, Sally
Kalscheur, Dianna Bentley,
Whitney Cuta, Emma Dehlinger,
Nicole Jenkins, Stephanie
Noble, Collin Crim, Nicholas
Zamborini, Cole Christenson,
Andrew Aschenbrenner,
David Dundore, Spencer
Gullick Clayton Keller and Alex
Wahlberg.
The new Independent
Bank of Oregon (now Bank of
Cross Plains) announced their
grand opening prize-winners.
Molly Thoma won two Green
Bay Packers tickets and $100
spending money for the Oct.
11th game; Elizabeth Proctor
won two UW football tickets
for the Oct. 2 game; and Nancy
Kinney won a hot air balloon
ride for two.
compiled by the Oregon
Area Historical Society
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Creepy, crawly creatures
Oregon kids got to see creepy, crawly creatures just in time for
Halloween. But learning about snakes, spiders and noctural animals
might have helped make them seem a little less scary. The Creepy
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School.
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Boys soccer
Photo by Anthony Iozzo
Teammates congratulate junior Zach Hanson (middle) after scoring the first of two goals on rebounds following saves on free kicks Saturday, Oct. 25, in the WIAA Division
2 sectional final against Elkhorn at Wilmot Union High School. The defending D2 champion Panthers won 4-0 to win their third straight sectional title.
Sectional three-peat
Defending D2 champion
Oregon goes back to state
for third straight year
ANTHONY IOZZO
Assistant sports editor
It didnt take long to realize the
Oregon High School boys soccer
team was going to be the last team
standing in its sectional for the
third straight season Saturday.
The defending WIAA Division 2
champion and top-seeded Panthers
jumped on Elkhorn seeded No. 2
in the bottom regional early and
often in a 4-0 win at Wilmot Union
High School in the sectional final.
Three of those goals came in the
first half, including two by junior
Zach Hanson.
Everybody just wanted to go
back to state and go to Milwau-
kee, Hanson said. That was our
goal, and we obviously achieved
that today.
After playing one of its worst
games Thursday in a 1-0 win over
Waunakee in the sectional semi-
final, Oregon came to practice on
Friday with a purpose, head coach
Kevin May said.
The Panthers wanted to make
a statement early, and with a 1-0
lead early, Hanson was able to
bury not one but two goals on
rebounds after a free kick.
Hansons first goal came in
the 20th minute after a free kick
about 20 yards out by senior Nick
Steidemann was saved by Elk-
horn goalie Alex Heath. The ball
bounced away from Heath, and
Hanson rushed to the ball to kick
in the goal.
Nine minutes later, a similar
play once again left Heath scram-
bling to control a save, but Hanson
was once again in the box to pick
up another rebound goal.
All year, we have done pret-
ty well on set pieces, and I have
al ways j ust gone up t her e,
Panthers win third conference dual
JEREMY JONES
Sports editor
Oregon girls swimming won
seven off 11 events Thursday to
close out the Badger South Confer-
ence dual meet season 106-64.
Freshman Carolyn Christoffer-
son and juniors Logan Fahey, Han-
nah Rau and Willow Kugel opened
the meet taking the 200 medley
relay by more than five seconds in
2:13.59.
Christofferson led Oregons best
finish of the night three events lat-
er, directing a 1-2-3 sweep by the
Panthers in the 50 free with a time
of 29.21. She then took the 100
backstroke in 1:12.74.
Kugel, who finished second in
the 50 free, added the 100 free title
in 1:06.94. Reisdorf led a 1-2 fin-
ish in the 100 breaststroke with a
time of 1:24.64.
Sophomore Claire Candell, Rau,
Kugel and Christofferson teamed
up to win the 200 free relay in
2:01.12.
Stoughtons only victories came
in the 200 and 400 free, as well as,
the 200 free and 200 IM.
The Panthers JV team also
dominated the meet, winning
90-44.
Oregon earned victories from
seniors Tasha Martin (100 breast),
Abby Schmitt (50 free) and Mary
Jensen (100 fly), freshman Faith
Majors Culp (100 back) and both
the 200 medley and 200 free relays.
The Panthers travel to Monona
Grove High School at 10 a.m. Sat-
urday for the Badger South Confer-
ence meet.
Going into conference Krusze-
wski said she believes several girls
have a chance to medal.
Oregon finished second to last
year out of eight teams.
We want a repeat of the Stough-
ton Relay meet and want to finish
in the top four, Kruszewski said.
That is the goal, and I believe we
have the depth and potential to
achieve that. But everyone has to
contribute and pull their weight.
Conference will be a close battle.
I believe, between fourth through
seventh place only separating each
place by a few points.
If you go
What: WIAA Division 2 state
semifinal/final
When: 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31; 3
p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1
Where: Uihlein Soccer Park in
Milwaukee
Photo by Jeremy Jones
Freshman Carolyn Christofferson finished second overall in the 50-meter freestyle
last Thursday. Oregon defeated Stoughton 106-64.
Girls swimming
Oregon
defense wears
down in loss
to Slinger
JEREMY JONES
Sports editor
Big, physical teams able
to run the ball were a prob-
lem for the Oregon football
team all year.
Fri day, t he Pant hers
defense once struggled to
get off the field as the host
fourth-seeded Slinger Owls
racked up 425 yards and
four rushing touchdowns.
Oregon, which hadnt
been in the playoff since
2009, lost the Division
2 Level 1 football game
35-23.
We had some injuries
that caused us to shuffle
a couple of kids around
to play new positions and
they had two guys over 300
pounds on one side of the
line, Panthers head coach
Dan Kissling said. Our
kids played hard, and we
moved t he bal l agai nst
them pretty good. We tried
to keep our offense on the
field as much as possible,
but in the end they just
wore us down.
Slingers Dwayne Corbitt
finished with a team-high
144 yards and a touch-
down on 23 of the teams
51 carries. Corbitt was one
of three Owl ball carriers
to reach the century mark.
Quar t er back Jon Rauh
accounted for another 110
yards on eight carries.
Jacob Mason added a
pair of rushing touchdowns
to go along with 103 yards
r ushi ng, whi l e Tanner
Schmidt racked up 64 yards
and a touchdown.
Despite the final score,
the Panthers took an early
lead as Alex Duff hit a
22-yard field goal early in
the first quarter to give Ore-
gon an early lead.
Mason, however, helped
Slinger take a 21-10 into
halftime.
Rauh at t empt ed f our
passes, completing two,
Football
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JEREMY JONES
Sports editor
Oregon girls cross coun-
try was unable to place
anyone inside the top 30
at Saturdays WIAA Divi-
sion 1 sectional meet in
Verona.
Instead, the Panthers set-
tled for a 10th-place finish
out of the 12 teams com-
peting with 211 points.
Oregons top runner all
season, Emma Hughes was
shutdown for the meet due
to injury.
She fi ni shed confer-
ence last week and hasnt
run a st ep si nce t hen,
head coach Doug Debroux
said. Her hips have been
really tight. She tried dry
needle therapy and a pool
workout last Wednesday
and just couldnt run nor-
mally. We decided to shut
it down and get her healed
up for track season.
Its more important that
she can run for life than
today.
That left junior Connie
Hansen and sophomore
Madelyn St. Claire to step
up and take over as the
teams top runner.
Hansen finished a sec-
ond ahead of St. Claire
as the Panthers top run-
ner, placing 32nd over-
all in 22 minutes, 15 sec-
onds. St. Clair crossed the
finish line in 22:16 for
33rd place.
F r e s h ma n T a y l o r
Schmidt (22:33) finished
17 seconds later in 39th
place.
We talked to the girls
after conference last week-
end, Debroux sai d. I
think the key to next sea-
son is what the girls do for
the other nine-and-a-half
months of the year.
To succeed at this level
takes a lot of commitment
year round. We train great
and the girls work really
hard during our two-and-a-
half month season, but so
do a lot of teams.
Juniors Caity Lucas and
Emily Zernick crossed the
finish line three seconds a
part, taking 53rd and 54th
place in 23:13 and 23:16,
respectively.
Junior Bree Paddock and
senior Hannah McAnulty
also competed but did not
score.
The l ast t i me Oregon
didnt advance at least an
individual to the state meet
was 2009.
We onl y had t hr ee
seniors this season, includ-
i ng ( Anna or Hannah)
who joined as a junior,
Debroux said. They did
a great job, but theres no
question that the experi-
ence our juniors got this
year will make a differ-
ence next season. The
more leadership you have,
the more it can only help
you.
Disappointing finish to season for Panthers
JEREMY JONES
Sports editor
With a lot of illness going around, the
Oregon boys cross country was unable to
finish nearly as well as it had hoped Sat-
urday at the WIAA Division 1 Verona
sectional meet.
While the top two teams and top five
individuals not on the state qualifying
squads advanced on to the state meet in
Wisconsin Rapids this weekend, no Pan-
ther was so lucky.
Junior Chris Cutter stepped up to lead
the team, taking 40th place in 18 minutes,
14 seconds.
Cutter was the only one of five return-
ing Panthers to run a faster time on the
course than a year ago. He didnt score
last season, finishing as the teams final
runner.
Senior Josh Christensen, who was Ore-
gons top finisher all season, ran 18 sec-
onds slower than last season to finish 41st
overall in 18:16.
Junior Ben Janes and senior Ryan Bar-
ry covered the course in nearly identical
times, placing 45th and 46th in 18:32 and
18:34, respectively. Fellow senior Ben
Vogt finished 56th overall in 18:53 as the
Panthers final varsity scorer.
Sophomores Joshua Klahn and Mor-
gan Ballesteros also competed but did not
score.
Christensen, Vogt and Ballesteros were
all battling illness.
On the bright side, four of our top
seven today will be back next year,
head coach Erik Haakenson said. Our
two juniors (Cutter and Janes) had their
Volleyball
Photo by Jeremy Jones
Junior Ben Janes (1151) finished 45th overall Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Verona sectional in 18 min-
utes, 32 seconds.
Boys cross country
Photo by Ronald Sagen
Senior Riley Rosemeyer (left) and junior Sam Girard attempt a block Thursday, Oct. 23, in a WIAA
Division 1 regional semifinal at Kenosha Indian Trail. The Panthers won 3-0 (25-22, 25-22, 25-21).
Girls cross country
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Oregon goes out swinging
ANTHONY IOZZO
Assistant sports editor
With only two seniors, the
Oregon High School volley-
ball team has had its grow-
ing pains this season, but the
conference tournament and
regional performances were
much different than earlier
tournaments and matches.
The ninth-seeded Pan-
thers had a tough draw in
the WIAA Division 1 Bur-
lington sectional with the
top-seeded Demons knock-
ing out Oregon Saturday in
the regional final 3-0 (8-25,
16-25, 12-25).
But the Panthers made the
final with an impressive 3-0
win (25-22, 25-22, 25-21)
over Kenosha Indian Trail
Thursday.
And despite the season
being over, Oregon has
some moment um goi ng
into 2015 with 11 return-
ers juniors Sam Girard,
Emily Lynch, Lexi Doer-
ing, Amanda Sagen, Kate
Spierings and Anika Sande,
sophomores Abbie Scho-
f i el d, Cai l yn Schmi dt ,
Liz Andriacchi and Mag-
giue Simpson and freshman
Alyssa Milski.
The Panthers will need to
step up to replace seniors
Riley Rosemeyer and Kena
Hinker, who both played a
significant role on the court
this season.
Oregon 3, Kenosha 0
Oregon traveled to Keno-
sha Indian Trail Thursday
and won three tough sets to
make the regional final.
Rosemeyer finished with
12 kills and three blocks,
while Sagen picked up 30
assists and three aces.
Doering finished with 14
digs.
Burlington 3, Oregon 0
The Panthers had a tough
assignment Saturday in the
regional final at Burlington.
The Demons had a first-
round bye and are favorites
to get back to state, and it
showed in a sweep over
Oregon.
Rosemeyer finished with
seven kills, an ace and two
blocks.
Sagen pi cked up 16
assists, while Doering had
eight digs.
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Photo by Jeremy Jones
Members of the Oregon cross country program earning Badger
South all-conference honors last week (from left) were: Josh
Christensen, Chris Cutter, Emma Hughes, Ryan Barry and Ben Vogt.
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including a 10-yard touchdown pass
to Zac Nowatzki to put Slinger back
on top.
Junior quarterback Trent Ricker
hit on 6-of-13 passes for 193 yards,
including a 53-yard touchdown pass
to B.J. Buckner for a 10-7 lead in the
second quarter. He was picked off
twice.
Oregons Josh Sromovsky had
one catch for 43 yards. He added 11
yards rushing on four carries. Duff
hauled in a pair of catches for anoth-
er 53 yards.
Running back Matt Yates paced
the Panthers ground game with 70
yards on 15 carries. Peter Kissling
scored on one of his four carries,
accounting for 21 yards rushing.
Oregon finished the season 6-4
overall, while Slinger improved to
Slinger 8-2 and will play at top-seed-
ed DeForest this Friday.
It was the Panthers first playoff
game since 2009.
It was huge for our program, our
kids had a great offseason which our
staff preached to them that was the
start, Kissling said. We were close
last year in a couple of games, almost
beating Mount Horeb and taking the
second place team to overtime in
Fort Atkinson.This year kind of got
us over the edge, our kids gotmuch
needed confidence and played like
they could beat anyone.
Despite losing 22 seniors this sea-
son, Kissling thinks the program
turned a corner this season.
We had 22 seniors that were key
in rebuilding our program, when-
ever you have leadership like that it
helps, it creates a lot of competition
which made us better, Dan Kissling
said.I do expect us to be back. We
have several juniors who played and
got much needed experience. We
need our sophomore class to have a
great off-season.
Our conference from top to bot-
tom is pretty solid. I know the teams
we beat are going to get better, but
our kids had a little taste of success
and they will be eager to continue
where they left off.
Hanson said. Today, Nick
(Steidemann) had some
good shots, and the keeper
couldnt handle them. I was
right there and put them
in.
On the defensive side,
Oregon only allowed one
shot on goal and controlled
the ball for much of the
game, never allowing the
Elks to have a set offense.
Senior goalie Dan Dom-
browski made a save on the
only true threat by Elkhorn,
and senior Spencer Pear-
son, Hanson and the rest
of the defense continually
forced Elkhorn players into
the corner and limited pass-
ing lanes.
Most of Elkhorns shots
were on tough angles and
were easily blocked away
or cleared before the ball
could even get to Dom-
browski.
When our defense plays
well, we have a very good
shot at winning the game,
May said. We had a game
plan to go against Elkhorn,
and our defense executed it
to a T. They had very few
opportunities.
We knew we were going
to be in situations that we
were in, and we just stayed
true with what we know
how to do.
Oregons defense allowed
zero goals in the regionals
and sectionals this season,
and a goal in the 56th min-
ute by junior David Heim
broke any hope Elkhorn
could have.
Heim was able to get
a long pass from senior
Mi t ch Morhoff, and he
sped through the last line of
defenders to get a one-on-
one with Heath, which he
was able to bury in the net
for a 4-0 lead.
Morhoff scored the first
goal for the Panthers on
a pass from senior Colin
Hughes. Hughes found
Morhoff in the box, and
Morhoff drew Heath to the
left before burying the ball
past his diving arms in the
lower right of the net.
This proves where we
are at as a team, May said.
I knew we were here at this
level, and Waunakee was
a setback. It was a slight
bit of a concern, but when
we came back Friday and
trained and regrouped and
reflected on whatever hap-
pened Thursday and looked
past it. We were back to
where we needed to be
within 15 minutes.
We felt good coming
into today with the game
plan we had. As long as
we executed and played
at our high level, we knew
we were going to be in this
spot.
Oregon (17-1-2) now gets
to defend its D2 state title,
starting with a semifinal
match against Cedarburg
(13-5-4) at 2 p.m. Friday
at Uihlein Soccer Park in
Milwaukee. That game is a
rematch of last years D2
final.
Oregon won last years
game in a shootout after a
0-0 tie through two over-
times.
The winner of the semi-
f i nal pl ays t he wi nner
of Pulaski (14-3-5) and
Brookfield East (18-2-4) in
the final at 3 p.m. Saturday.
After the sectional final
win, the celebration by
Oregon was a little subdued
compared to the previous
two years. Hanson said that
is because the focus on win-
ning at state.
We want to go back
and win again, and we feel
like we can do it, Hanson
said.
Oregon 1, Waunakee 0
The Pant hers opened
sectionals in sloppy field
conditions at Oregon High
School.
A steady rain all day
Thursday made the field
slick and difficult to get
traction on, causing many
slips, falls and misplayed
balls.
But in the end, a goal by
Steidemann on a pass from
Hughes in the 35th minute
was all Oregon needed.
But Waunakee fought for
chances, and it had several
one-on-one opportunities
against Dombrowski. In the
end, however, Dombrowski
was able to hold serve with
seven saves, while a few
other shots sailed over the
net.
Photo submitted
Explosion repeat as Premier League champs
The Oregon Explosion U13 girls soccer team finished the fall season with a 7-1 record, repeating as champions of the WYSA State
Premier League.
Team members (front, from left) are: Hannah Swartzmiller, Kaitlyn Schrimpf, Melia Moyer, Sara Christenson and Ellen Legler; (middle)
Hanna Rohrer, Chloe Schwartz, Olivia Marsden, Lauren Denu, Karli Paltz, Liesel Odden and Isabella Peterson; (back) Samantha
Mikkelson, Tori Phillips, KT Schwass, Lauren Gragg, Emma Halverson and coach Danny Gildea.
Photo by Anthony Iozzo
Junior Drew Christofferson (14) and junior Zach Hanson (9) pres-
sure Elkhorns Chandler Kayser in the first half Saturday. The
Panthers allowed no goals in regionals and sectionals.
Sectionals: Oregon defends
its state title this weekend
Continued from page 13
Football: Panthers finish 6-4 overall
Continued from page 13
best race of the season and
looked very strong. Our
sophomores Josh and Mor-
gan also raced well against
the competition.
Oregon, which hasnt
had an individual state
qualifier since hosting the
meet i n 2011, finished
ninth out of the 12 teams
competing with 228 points.
State
The 102nd running of
the Wisconsin Interscho-
lastic Athletic Association
boys cross country cham-
pionships and the 42nd
annual girls cross country
championships will take
place Saturday, Nov. 1, at
The Ridges Golf Course in
Wisconsin Rapids. Ticket
price for the meet is $6.
The boys and girls will
run a 5,000-meter course.
Its the first year the girls
will be racing at that dis-
tance.
Division 3 boys lead off
the days festivities at 11:30
followed by the D2 race
and finally the D1 boys
race at 12:50 p. m. The
order works the same for
the three girls races with
D1 set for 2:50 p.m.
There are 20 teams con-
tending for the State cham-
pionship in Division 1 for
boys and girls.
Boys XC: Season ends at sectionals
Continued from page 14
Two-time defending sectional
champion Nikki Staffen of Stough-
ton dropped back to fourth place,
but helped the Vikings once again
win the sectional to return to this
Saturdays state meet as a team.
Stoughton finished with a team-
best 57 points 18 ahead of their
Badger South conference rival Fort
Atkinson Blackhawks (75). Both
teams moved on to state.
State
The 102nd running of the Wis-
consi n Int erschol ast i c At hl et i c
Association boys cross country
championships and the 42nd annual
girls cross country championships
will take place Saturday, Nov. 1, at
The Ridges Golf Course in Wiscon-
sin Rapids.
The Arrowhead girls won their
third straight Division 1 team title
by scoring 84 points. Whitefish Bay
finished second with 122 points.
Eight of last years top 10 teams
return to the Division 1 field this
year.
Three-time defending champion
Arrowhead is back with four of its
runners returning from the 2013
title team. Whitefish Bay returns
four runners from the team that
finished runner-up.
Other programs placing in the
top 10 a year ago that return teams
this year are Neenah, which placed
third; Brookfield Central, which
was fifth; Eau Claire Memorial
sixth; Sun Prairie seventh; Stevens
Point eighth; and Waukesha West
ninth.
Elizabeth Flatley of Brookfield
Central won the Division 1 indi-
vidual championship, completing
the 4,000-meter course with a time
of 14:11.11.
Sophomore Cami l l e Davre of
Whitefish Bay is the top returning
individual from last years Division
1 meet, placing third as a freshman.
Other returning runners among the
leaders last year include juniors
Katie Hietpas of Sun Prairie, who
finished fifth last year after a sixth-
place finish in 2012; and Aubrey
Roberts of Eau Claire Memorial,
who was sixth last year after a run-
ner-up finish in 2012; and Marlie
Houst on of Oconomowoc, who
placed 10th last year after placing
11th in 2012.
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Oregon Focus
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balanced breakfast.
Headquarters Bar and
Restaurant owner Jamie
Bush opened the popular
Gastropub in Oregon earlier
this year. The restaurant has
been adapting to customers
wants since it first opened.
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Thysse keeps expanding 18
Housing is booming 19
Bike trail construction begins 20
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Freight trains bring material for concrete production
Lycons Ready Mix plant has been operating
since last October
BILL LIVICK
Unified Newspaper Group
Freight trains began run-
ning on the rail line from
Madison to Oregon in late
September, for the first
time in 17 years.
The line was reactivated
on Sept. 29 so that Wiscon-
sin & Southern Railroad
could begin serving the
Lycon Ready Mix concrete
plant in the Alpine Business
Park.
Wisconsin & Southern
worked on the tracks this
summer in preparation for
the line being reactivated.
Ken Lucht, Wisconsin
& Southerns director of
government relations, met
with the Village Board in
September and said Lycon
is ready to begin accepting
rail shipments of aggregate
for its facility.
The company built a spur
to connect its production
plant to the main rail line
just north of Braun Road.
They need two or three
trains running to give them
enough material to oper-
ate for the rest of the year,
Lucht told the board.
Fitchburg city adminis-
trator Tony Roach told the
Observer that Lycon has
reserved 20 cars for their
shipments three times a
week.
For t he f or es eeabl e
future, trains will run only
from Apri l t o Oct ober,
when Lycon is producing
concrete in the business
park. The line will be used
only as far south as Nether-
wood Road.
In August, the Village
Board approved the sale of
the line to the Wisconsin
River Rail Transit Com-
mission, an entity that the
state legislature established
in 1980 with the purpose
of protecting and preserv-
ing freight rail corridor in
southern Wisconsin.
The Village of Oregon
and City of Fitchburg had
jointly owned the line from
McCoy Road in Fitchburg
to Butts Corners Road, a
mile north of Evansville.
The municipalities pur-
chased the line in 1999
from Union Pacific Rail-
road after UPR notified
stakeholders of its intention
to abandon the line. Oregon
and Fitchburg bought the
rail corridor to prevent it
from becoming a Rails-to-
Trails bike path.
Lycon purchased 80 acres
in 2005 from the Alpine
Dairy for the business park.
The company f i ni shed
construction of its facil-
ity last October, after it had
delayed building the plant
for more than six years
from its original plan.
Village officials said the
delay was due largely to
the Great Recession and
the accompanying lack of
residential and commercial
construction.
Lycon bui l t i t s new
facility on four acres, and
employs 12 or 13 people
there, village officials have
reported.
The company scaled back
its facility to about half the
size of the plant it original-
ly intended to build.
Photos by Bill Livick
A recently reactived rail line,
above, helps bring aggregate
material to the Lycon plant in the
Alpine Business Park. The com-
pany uses the line to increase
production of concrete that is
then shipped out for use in con-
struction project, right. The rail
line was activated Sept. 29.
Message from the Village President
Village Board has
productive year
This past year has been a
productive and worthwhile
year for the Oregon Village
Board.
Economic develop-
ment, getting the bike trail
started and a variety of
projects that
enhance our
reputation
as a fam-
ily friendly
community
have been
areas of
emphasis.
In April,
the Board
welcomed Doug Brethauer
and Jeff Boudreau to seats
at the table. I would like to
thank Phil Harms for his
years of dedicated service
and hard work when he was
a member of the Board.
The Village Board has
been working for several
years on getting a bike trail
that connects our village to
Madison.
The trail starts on West
Netherwood and parallels
Cusick Parkway north to
land owned by the Depart-
ment of Corrections and
then turns west and goes to
Fish Hatchery Road, with a
trailhead at Swan Pond.
All easements have been
established and the first
section is under construc-
tion with section two slated
to start construction in the
spring. We will apply for
a DNR Stewardship Grant
next summer to be used to
complete the trail in 2016.
The Town of Oregon and
Dane County are interested
in advancing the trail to
Purcell Road, which would
connect our trail to the Bad-
ger State Trail and therefore
Madison. This is something
our cyclists have been hop-
ing would happen for a long
time.
The Oregon Rotary Club
has donated $10,000 to the
trail fund, to be used for
asphalt at some time in the
future. The trail has been
named the Oregon Rotary
Trail.
The work of the club is
appreciated. Completion of
the trail is much anticipated
by our residents and will
help establish Oregon as
a destination among Dane
County cyclists. The trail
will bring many bikers to
Oregon and will benefit
many businesses.
Another enhancement for
the future of biking was the
purchase of a house on Jef-
ferson Street. The property
has 16 acres of land that
will allow a trail connection
between the west side trail
and North Burr Oak.
The village was able to
sell the house very quickly
but retained the property
that was north of Badfish
Creek.
During 2014, the Village
and Fitchburg sold the rail
line to Wisconsin Southern
Rail and the line has been
upgraded and activated.
The line will serve the
industrial park on the north
side. At the present time
there are no plans to extend
service beyond West Neth-
erwood Street, although
cars may be stored south
of town. The freight cars
will deliver aggregate to
Lycon and each rail car will
remove four dump trucks
from highway use.
Resident Randy Glysch
has made a commitment to
restore the Water Tower
Pump House. He has been
very diligent and hard-
working in his efforts and
has already made consid-
erable progress with the
improvements. The Pump
House will serve as an
information center when
complete.
The past year saw the
retirement of chief of police
Doug Pettit, who had served
in that capacity for 29
years. A very capable inter-
im chief, Dale Burke, has
been hired to serve until a
permanent chief is in place.
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Thysse keeps on expanding
Owner says he never would have
guessed it would go so quickly
SETH JOVAAG
Observer correspondent
When Jason Thysse uprooted his familys
70-year-old business from Madisons East
side in 2011, he did so knowing his company
needed space to grow.
Three years later, Thysse admits he didnt
expect things to happen this fast.
This week, Thysse Printing Service
planned to move staff and equipment into
a 15,000-square-foot addition to its 281 W.
Netherwood Road headquarters that opened
in June 2011. The roughly $1.5 million expan-
sion more than doubles the size of the original
12,000-square-foot building in Alpine Busi-
ness Park.
Also in the works is a new 3,000 square
foot, second-floor mezzanine that will add
offices and workspace to the original building.
Today, the company has 47 full-time
employees and another eight part-time work-
ers, a three-fold increase from the 18 workers
it employed when it moved to Oregon, Thysse
said.
I never would have guessed we would
be where we're at now, said Thysse, 39, the
third-generation owner of the company. It
really it comes down to... our employees. We
really have a great crew here that does a great
job. (Our growth) is really all because of them
and their skills."
The company offers a broad array of
design and printing services that range from
brochures, direct-mail postcards and busi-
ness cards to wedding invitations or stand-
alone signs. But in the past two years, it has
branched out in ways Oregon residents might
recognize.
One of its new forays was interior design,
including the eye-catching sports-themed
murals and scoreboard inside Headquarters
Bar and Restaurant, which opened in February
at the corner of Concord Drive and Wolfe
Street on the villages south side. Another
large project involved redesigning a show-
room of a Portage-based manufacturing com-
pany.
Around the time the company moved to
Oregon, Thysse acquired Eastside Press in
Madison and a small Monona-based graphic
design company. Since then, it has beefed up
its design team and has created a separate, in-
house division, Thysse Design, that allows it
to handle jobs from inception to completion,
Thysse said.
The company was originally lured to
Oregon, in part, by a village offer in 2011 of
$250,000 in tax-increment financing to help
purchase the land and cover various moving
costs. It marked the first time the village had
used TIF to attract a business here since 2005,
when it offered more than $2 million to Gary
Gorman to turn the Red Brick School into
Gorman and Co.s headquarters.
Earlier this year, the village offered near-
ly $77,000 more in TIF incentives for this
years addition, mostly to offset costs associ-
ated with prepping the soil to handle the new
construction.
Thysse had predicted it would take less than
eight years to pay back the villages latest
investment through increased property taxes
collected from the new addition. In a recent
interview, the Oregon resident said that time-
frame could actually be shorter, given that the
recent expansion cost more than the original
$1 million building.
In addition, the companys swelling work-
force should be a boon to Oregon, he said."Its
just more people in town spending money
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Jason Thysse, owner of Thysse Printing Service, plans to add at 15,000-square-foot expansion in the Alpine Business Park. The $1.5 million expansion
more than doubles the size of the company that moved to Oregon in June 2011.
Message from the Chamber
Collaborating to keep
Oregon an inviting place
The Oregon Area
Chamber of Commerce
celebrated 50 years and
kicked it off with the 50th
Anniversary Annual Dinner
celebration.
With over 140 people
attending, we had a record
number in attendance.
Chamber member Gary
Gorman (Red Brick build-
ing) pro-
vided a great
historic set-
ting in which
to hold our
celebration
of such a
significant
milestone.
Monthly
member
meetings are held for train-
ing, informing and educat-
ing our members, including
Protecting Your Identity,
taught by member Levi
Cutler, CPR and AED,
taught by Oregon fire cap-
tain Tom Eithun regarding
the safety of the public.
Nancy Mistele, director
of the Wisconsin Depart-
ment of Administration,
discussed business forward
and how she can help with
red tape to keep your busi-
ness going, as well as start-
ing a business. We also had
something light and fun,
How to pair cheese and
wine, by member Jeanne
Carpenter, and a visit to the
Senior Center.
We hosted a school board
candidate forum in March,
and approximately 70 com-
munity members attended
to listen to the candidates.
We also endorsed and
hosted a school referendum
listening session for all
community members.
Of course, Summer Fest
was great. The community
came out to enjoy the fire-
works, carnival, live music,
car show and the parade.
We also had over 240 reg-
ister for our 5K/10K run.
What a spectacular week-
end that was as the fire-
works were brought back
for our 50th anniversary.
Governor Walker visited
Oregon in support of the
Oregon business commu-
nity. He came to All Color
Powder Coating in July
to see their new addition
under construction.
The chamber assisted the
Oregon Soccer Fall Fury
tournament in September,
which brought hundreds of
soccer players and families
to Oregon to enjoy and
patronize our businesses.
What a great energy we had
around town that weekend.
In an effort to welcome
visitors, we have erected
a Welcome to Oregon
sign on County Hwy. MM
south.
And we saved the best
for last. We already have
beautiful snowflakes and
star lights to bring holiday
cheer to downtown Oregon.
But with business districts
at either end of town and
a desire to create holiday
welcome to everyone as
they enter town, it is impor-
tant that we hang lights
along the entrance corri-
dors, as well.
With the generous con-
tributions of both Oregon
businesses, organizations
and residents alike, we
are moving forward to put
holiday lights on the street
poles on Main Street and
on Janesville Street coming
into town.
Be sure to help us kick
off the holiday season
by attending the Holiday
Horse Parade on Nov. 8.
Also, plan to join us for the
upcoming Holiday Tree
Lighting in downtown Ore-
gon on Dec. 5, followed by
hot chocolate and cookies
at BMO Harris Bank.
Many business members
opened their doors this
year, including Headquar-
ters Bar and Restaurant
in February and Oregon
Frozen Yogurt in June,
Papa Murphys in July and
Sharkus Hometown Den-
tistry. We have had Oregon
Floral under new owners
and American Family-Alex
Peterson, ReMax/Preferred,
Krause Donovan estate
law and DLM Financial
Knudtson
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Housing market
maintains momentum
Builders remain busy
as individuals seek
new homes
KATHRYN CHEW
Observer Correspondent
This year, the housing
market has been keeping
builders busy with a high-
demand for new houses,
prompted by low lending
options, low interest rates
and desire for new technol-
ogy.
The village has seen 37
new home starts this year
through early October, com-
parable to the 45 the village
had seen at mid October last
year, according to numbers
provided by the Village of
Oregon.
But we expect by the end
of the year to go above 42,
said Fiduciary vice president
Craig Raddatz. Its nice
to see a good, continued
improvement.
Most of the new homes
are in Fiduciary Real Estate
Developments Bergamont
subdivision, said zoning
administrator Mark Below.
And between 70 and 75
sites are ready to be built
on, he added.
There are also some mul-
t i fami l y bui l di ngs, one
4-unit and one 7-unit are
currently under construc-
tion, with two more 4-units
to break ground this fall and
one duplex, that might be a
condo, wrote village build-
ing inspector Mike Kleish in
an e-mail to the Observer.
Overall he believes that,
(the housing market is)
heading in a positive direc-
tion. Its like riding an esca-
lator with a yo-yo, overall
youre going up, but you
have the ups and downs with
the yo-yo during the ride.
Low interest rates and
lower lending options, have
also helped this housing
market along.
Last year you would
need to put 20 percent down
to built a new house, now
some lenders have you only
put 5 percent down, Zoerb
said.
However, the demand for
new homes is so high this
year that Oregon has been
on the verge of facing a
shortage of developed lots,
said Realtor Laurie Zoerb.
But thats where the new
construction comes in thats
been keeping builders busy.
Raddatz explained that
Bergamont still has five
more phases of development
to go through, consisting of
35 lots each and totaling 175
lots, which, if timed appro-
priately, should put Oregon
in a good position to handle
the high-demand for houses.
Village administrators
Kleish and Below agree
with Raddatz in that, at least
for the next few years, Ore-
gon should be able to handle
its housing demand.
As far as future expansion
goes, the Merri Hill subdi-
vision on the north side has
been approved by CARPC,
along with a small area on
the south edge of town along
Highway Mm, said Mark
Below. There is also talk of
possibly expanding east of
Highway 14 in a couple of
years, but that will likely be
commercial retail, he said.
Market shift
Perhaps the most notable
difference between this year
and last is a shift away from
builders buying lots toward
individuals buying lots and
then hiring their own build-
ers, said Raddatz. It shows
health back in the market in
general.
Zoerb agrees with this
trend and added that buyers
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Making a connection
A new extension of Alpine Parkway is allowing owners of the Bergamont development to sell more
vacant lots, but it also reduces traffic in nearby neighborhoods.
The new street, which connects the road to South Perry Parkway, was under construction this summer
and was officially opened Oct. 6.
New home starts
Year New permits
2010 20
2011 22
2012 26
2013 58
2014 *37
* as of Oct. 9; 42 projected
2014 saw the opening
of Headquarters Restau-
rant by owner Jamie Bush
on the east side of town.
With its ongoing interest
in economic development
the Village provided TIF
assistance to facilitate
site preparation of sub-
standard soils. The project
would not have gone for-
ward without this help.
The Board also utilized
TIF assistance to aid in the
expansion of Thysse Print-
ing in the Business Park.
Village assistance helped
get the printing business
to relocate to Oregon and
its rapid growth led to
expansion much sooner
than anticipated. Both
of these businesses have
strengthened our business
community.
During 2015 the Vil-
lage Board will continue
to analyze the area on the
east side of U.S. Hwy.
14 for possible develop-
ment opportunities. Also,
we will have engineering
work done on the exten-
sion of North Perry Park-
way from the ice arena
to park Street. Another
important activity will be
the hiring of a new chief
of police.
It has been a pleasure to
continue to serve our resi-
dents in 2014. I appreciate
your support and input.
Steve Staton is the village
president of Oregon.
Strategies have found new
locations within the vil-
lage.
All of the 200 local
businesses that make up
our membership are the
pillars moving our com-
munity forward. The
Chamber is proud of the
way we have been work-
ing together in a positive
way with the Village of
Oregon and the Oregon
School District to make
our village an inviting,
friendly community.
The Village of Oregon
remains one of the finest
communities in Wisconsin
to raise a family and own
a business. We have all
the advantage of living in
a small community, yet
reside literally minutes
from all the benefits and
amenities of a major city.
Thank you to the many
residents and businesses
that are directly involved
in the wide variety of
activities that take place in
Oregon.
Judy Knudtson is the
executive director of the
Oregon Area Chamber of
Commerce.
Staton: TIF has been
helpful tool this past year
Continued from page 17
Knudtson: Chamber has
more than 200 members
Continued from page 18
Turn to Housing/Page 21
Photo by Scott Girard
Bank gets new look
Oregon Community Bank and Trust is in the midst of a Main
Street remodeling project. The bank will reopen early next year.
Photo by Scott Girard
Construction continues on new houses like this one at the intersection of Tramore and Medinah streets in the Bergamont development.
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to add breakfast menu
Headquarters opened Feb. 15
BILL LIVICK
Unified Newspaper Group
Jamie Bush has made hundreds of subtle
changes to Headquarters Restaurant and Bar
since launching the business on the villages
south side more than eight months ago.
But Bush plans a more substantial change in
November, when he begins opening at 6 a.m.
for breakfast each weekday.
Because Oregon is largely a community of
families with young children, Bush said, there
is not much of a late-night crowd in the vil-
lage. Thats prompted him to tweak his busi-
ness model.
In the summer, when we have volleyball,
we have a draw and can keep people here a lit-
tle later, he explained. But from the fall until
the spring, our late nights are never going to
be that busy, which is one of the reasons I will
be opening for breakfast in early November.
The restaurant will continue to open at 8
a.m. on weekends.
Overall, business at the new 6,500-foot
sports bar is meeting Bushs expectations.
We are falling within the range of what we
had hoped we would do, he told the Observ-
er.
Headquarters was the first business to open
in the villages newest Tax-Increment Finance
district (TID 4). Village officials are hoping it
will serve as sort of an anchor in the district
and draw more business to the area.
Located at the intersection of Wolfe Street
and Concord Drive, Headquarters features
two outdoor sand volleyball courts, a fully
stocked bar with about 20 craft beers on tap, a
full kitchen and dining rooms with seating for
about 100.
The business created about 60 jobs when it
opened Feb. 15.
Along with the addition of breakfast, the
kitchen turns out some popular dinner specials
fried chicken twice a week, meatloaf, pasta
dishes, and prime rib on Saturdays.
Diners can enjoy meals in-house or as a car-
ryout order, which has proven to be especially
popular, Bush said.
An entire section of Headquarters exten-
sive menu is dedicated to Bushs smoke-
house. Beef brisket, pork and chicken are
transformed in the smoker and take on a new
flavor when treated with one of the kitchens
four homemade barbecue sauces.
Some followers of the Madison-area dining
scene have labeled Headquarters a gastro-
pub.
What we serve is American food, Bush
said. The difference that I try to bring to the
table is how much we do from scratch. We
hand-batter our cheese curds, and we make
jalapeno poppers from scratch. I dont know
anybody else who does that. Whatever it is, if
we can make it by hand, thats how we do it.
Bush told the Observer hes still consider-
ing building a banquet facility at Headquar-
ters, an idea that was included in the initial
concept. Bush said hes been discussing the
timing and other details with village officials.
Photo by Scott Girard
Most of the Oregon Rotary Bike Trail will be covered by crushed limestone. Asphalt could be added later.
Village begins work on bike trail
BILL LIVICK
Unified Newspaper Group
Village president Steve
Staton proposed the idea of
building a new recreation
trail on the villages north
side about four years ago.
After more than three
years of planning, engineer-
ing and applying for grants,
the village began building
the 3.1-mile Oregon Rotary
Bike Trail in August.
Statons idea was to build
the trail from the Alpine
Busi ness Park t o Fi sh
Hatchery Road. Once thats
established, he hopes the
county would be willing to
construct a connection from
Fish Hatchery to the Bad-
ger State Trail near Purcell
Road.
From there, it would be
an easy ride into Madison
or south toward the Illinois
border.
Staton recalls that village
administrator Mike Gracz
warned him and the rest
of the Village Board that
building the trail would be
a lot more complicated
than putting in a street.
He was absolutely right,
Staton told the Observer.
You have a variety of
property owners and a vari-
ety of types of property, so it
gets complicated.
The trail will be built in
three segments and cost an
estimated $895,000.
Segment A a 1.8 mile
path beginning at Cusick
Parkway in the Alpine
Business Park is expected
to be completed this year,
said Oregon Public Works
director Mark Below.
The first 350 feet of the
trail will have an asphalt
surface. In order to cut
costs, the Village Board
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Headquarters Bar and
Restaurant
Address: 101 Concord Dr.
Oregon, WI
Principal owner: Jamie
Bush
Opening date: Feb. 15 2014
Number of employees:
Around 60
Charity connections: Youth
Sports and the schools sys-
tem
Oregon connection: I have
lived in Oregon for 5 years
and felt that the community
could use another option for
dining and entertainment.
Whats special about your
business? I am biased, but I
believe that the HQ is a great
place to bring your family or
friends, with a unique look
and is reasonably priced.
Oregon Frozen Yogurt
- OFroYo
Address: 856 Janesville St.
Oregon, WI
Principal owner or leader:
Randy Joswig and Tina
Juneau
Opening/arrival date: June
26, 2014
Number of employees: 16
Charity connections:
Oregon Senior Center, OHS
Class of 2015, Oregon Youth
Triathlon, Lang House of
Terror, United Way/City of
Fitchburg, American Family
Childrens Hospital.
Oregon connection: Being
part of the community is criti-
cal to us. We get our cookies
from Firefly coffeehouse;
brownies from Bills Food
Center; our architect, builders,
attorney, accountant, insur-
ance, electrician are all local
businesses that we used. Our
success reflects on them, and
they want us to succeed so
they help promote our busi-
ness within the community.
Whats special about your
business? We are locally
owned and independently
operated. We want to be the
place that Oregon and the
surrounding communities
come to take a happy break.
We have cones, waffle bowls,
pints to go and just started
making ice cream pies for all
occasions.
Papa Murphys
Address: 710 Janesville St.
Principal owner or leader:
Mark Venditto
Opening date: June 30,
2014
Number of employees: 15
Charity connections: We
have done some fund raising
with the Oregon HS band,
But would love to do as many
charity fund raisers as pos-
sible. If you know of any non
profit group such as church-
es, schools, have them call
the store at 608-835-0883
Oregon connection (why
are you here?): I live in
Waterloo, Wis.
Whats special about your
business? We made the
freshest pizza, as we made
our own dough daily, grate
our own cheese, and cut veg-
gies daily. Our pizza is ready
when you are.
Sharkus Hometown
Dentistry
Address: 787 N. Main St.
Principal owner: Jeff
Sharkus
Opening date: July 1, 2014
Number of employees: 4
Charity connections:
Touched Twice Clinic, Give
Kids a Smile, WDA Mission of
Mercy
Oregon connection: All of
our employees are local resi-
dents and have strong ties to
the community.
Whats special about your
business? We not only offer
the latest technologies from
lasers to our 3D Cone Beam
CT scanner, but also provide
the little things to welcome
our patients such as our
homemade bread and cook-
ies. We also provide warm
neck wraps, blankets and TVs
in every room to ensure our
patients comfort.
Fitchburg Farms
Address: 1839 County Hwy.
MM, Fitchburg
Website: FitchburgFarms.
com
KK Lawn and Sport
Address: 220 Janesville St.
Website: KKLawnSport.
com
Dollar General
Address: 303 Douglas Dr.,
Brooklyn
Website: DollarGeneral.com
ReChic Botique
Address: 662 Janesville St.
Website: Search Re-Chic
Boutique Oregon, WI on
Facebook
File photo by Jeremy Jones
Headquarters owner Jamie Bush opened the
Gastropub in February.
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for the long term and are willing to
spend a little extra to get the right fit
and a home that they will not out-
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So if buyers cant find what they are
looking for, they are building it, she
continued.
Features such as an open floor plan,
large kitchen, four bedrooms and a
nice master suite with tiled shower
remain popular, she explained.
Garage space has also been proven
to be important, with people wanting a
3-car lot or 2-car lot with a bump out.
Newly built homes are also more
energy efficient and therefore, cost
efficient. With better insulation, win-
dows, you really save a lot of money
over a period of years, Zoerb said.
High-tech homes
Inventive new home technology pos-
sibilities have also been making this an
exciting time for new home builders.
You are seeing a lot of young folks
being more and more techie, said
Zoerb. And that has been influencing
the way houses are being built.
For the past two to three years, Dave
Brickley with Trademaker Homes has
been building homes with the Nest Ther-
mostat a thermostat that programs
itself, can be controlled by a smartphone
and automatically saves energy when
residents are away, said Zoerb.
And this year, one Oregon resident
is taking the smart home concept to
the next level by installing a Control4
system.
Control4, which is just a hoot,
pretty much computerizes your whole
home, said Zoerb.
With an iPad built right into the
wall, it can control lighting, sur-
round sound, blinds, TV and heat, she
explained. Although I dont know if it
makes dinner yet, Zoerb joked.
Of course, technology like this still
comes at a price.
Hopefully we will see those prices
coming down, she said.
voted to build the rest of
the route with a crushed
limestone surface.
Staton thinks once the
initial path is built, it
would be relatively easy to
return and put asphalt over
the limestone sections.
The estimated cost for
Segment A $438,000
is being paid for through a
variety of funding sources,
including $120,868 from
Tax Increment Finance
District 2, almost $100,000
in village borrowing, and
$219,000 from a Depart-
ment of Natural Resources
grant.
So far we have one
DNR grant, some bor-
rowed money set aside and
some TIF money for the
trail, Staton explained.
We also have another
$75,000 from the county
for the trail, and the Town
of Oregon chi pped i n
$9,000. Also, the Oregon
Rot ary has commi t t ed
$10,000 to $20,000.
Segment B will a half-
mile stretch that will take
the trail within a mile of
Fish Hatchery Road is
expected to be built next
year. Construction of the
final segment is planned
for 2016.
Staton said the trail will
promote physical fitness
and would also be good
for the villages business
community. He foresees
a time when cyclists from
throughout Dane County
will be able to ride the sce-
nic trail to the Alpine Busi-
ness Park, then pick up the
villages west-side bike
trail and pedal into down-
town Oregon.
It will be kind of like
the Capital City Trail out
by the Lussier Heritage
Center, near Lake Farm
Park, he said in describ-
ing the trail.
Trail: Cusick Parkway
segment started this year
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Housing: Young buyers looking for more technology
Continued from page 19
Photo by Jim Ferolie/Special thanks to Oliver Himsel
Construction along Jefferson Street and Alpine Parkway continues this year as the Village of Oregon had 37 new homes start as of Oct. 9,
and is on pace to have around 42 by the end of the year.
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Assembly Dist. 43
Andy Jorgensen
Age: 47
Family:
Toni, Jens
(17), Myles
(15), Camryn
(12)
Occupa-
tion: State
Representative
(previously:
morning radio announcer Andy
Arbuckle on WFAW-AM, line
worker and shop steward at
General Motors)
Hometown: Omro
Years in District 43: 2 years
Previous government expe-
rience: Elected to Assembly
in 2006; Ranking member
of Assembly Committees on
Small Business Development,
International Trade and
Commerce; Member of
Assembly Committees
on Agriculture, Assembly
Organization, Rules; Elected
Assembly Democratic Caucus
Chair in 2012
Other community/volunteer
experience: Board member,
Respite Care Association of
Wisconsin; Board member,
Jefferson County Emergency
Planning Committee; Member,
Farm Bureau of Rock County
Campaign website: andyjor-
gensen.com
1. What are the biggest
state issues that will be
affecting the Oregon area?
Education at all levels is
one of the keys to our states
long-term economic success,
but our K-12 public schools
are still struggling to provide
the best for less. You dont
have to look farther than your
ballot to see evidence of that
fact; schools all across the
State of Wisconsin have refer-
endums before the voters this
November.
Republican members made
historic funding cuts of $1.6 bil-
lion in Governor Scott Walkers
first budget and, this ses-
sion, added insult to injury by
expanding the unaccountable,
taxpayer-funded, private vouch-
er school program statewide.
I will continue to work to see
public education aid increased.
2. What are your three big-
gest goals during the next two
years?
1. To be a good lawmaker,
youve first got to be a good
listener. Thats why, Ive held
more than 500 listening ses-
sions. I want to maintain that
level of accessibility. 2. In
listening, Ive learned what
really matters to folks in South
Central Wisconsin: our econ-
omy, our childrens education,
and the well being of our family
and friends. Thats my primary
focus in the Capitol. 3. Finally,
I believe compromise is a sign
of strength, that a lawmaker
can find ways forward, even
in tough circumstances. This
past session, I reached across
the aisle to market Wisconsin
manufacturers and generate
job opportunities. I hope to
create opportunities for positive
change.
Leon L. Herbert,
Republican
No response
Assembly Dist. 47
Robb Kahl
Age: 42
Family: Married to Jennifer,
and father to three daughters
and a son all under the age of
10.
Occupa-
tion:
Attorney,
small busi-
ness owner,
current 47
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Assembly
District
Representative
Hometown:
Monona
Years in District 47: 18
years
Previous government
experience: Monona City
Council, Mayor of Monona,
Wisconsin Transportation
Finance and Policy Commission
2011-2013, and Monona
Community Development
Authority (Chair) 2011-2013.
Legislative committees I have
served on include: Committee
on Aging and Long-Term
Care, Committee on Children
and Families, Committee on
Energy and Utilities, Committee
on Insurance, Committee on
State Affairs and Government
Operations, Joint Committee for
Review of Administrative Rules,
and the Legislative Council
Steering Committee Symposia
Series on Personal Property
Tax.
Other community/volunteer
experience: I am actively
involved in serving on various
community and school com-
mittees and boards, coach-
ing youth sports teams and
spearheading community
fundraising efforts. I also serve
on the Ripon College Board of
Trustees.
Campaign website:
robbkahl.com
1. What are the biggest
state issues that will be
affecting the Oregon area?
We cannot afford to have
more of our local tax dol-
lars diverted from Verona/
Stoughton/Oregon public
schools in order to pay for
unaccountable private schools.
Instead, we must focus on and
invest in our public education
system.
We need to enhance worker
training and encourage expan-
sion of jobs that are truly
family-supporting careers but
in doing so also be better stew-
ards of public funds.
Stopping the erosion of local
control on environmental and
zoning matters is also impor-
tant. I am a strong advocate of
local control and will continue
to oppose efforts to take your
voice away on these matters.
2. What are your three big-
gest goals during the next two
years?
1. Protecting public education
we simply cannot succeed
economically over the long term
if we continue to cut funds for
public schools and shift funds
to unaccountable, lower per-
forming private schools.
2. Removing barriers for invest-
ment in biotechnology and
biosciences and enabling more
start-up companies and jobs
to be created. 3. Continuing
to work with local officials in
the municipalities and school
districts I represent to make
sure that the partnerships weve
forged and avenues of commu-
nication we have remain strong,
and to get more people in my
district active and involved in
issues.
Phil Anderson
Age: 49
Family: Wife Heidi, children
Sasha 16,
Samuel 13
Occupation:
Green Cab
of Madison,
General
Manager; First
Weber Realty,
agent
Hometown:
Beloit
Years residing in District
47: 6 years, 26 years in Dane
County
Previous government expe-
rience: none
Other community/volunteer
experience: Meadowood
Neighborhood Center, Grace
Episcopal Shelter, St. Ignatius
Orthodox Church, Dane County
Humane Society
Campaign website:
PeaceProsperityPrivacy.com
1. What are the biggest
state issues that will be
affecting the Oregon area?
The state budget is his-
torically burdensome, despite a
Republican administration. Ill
fight to reduce the corruption
and special interest influence
that leads to bloated budgets
and excessive regulation.
Wisconsinites should be free to
live their lives as they choose,
as long as they are not infring-
ing on anyone elses right to do
the same: free to consume what
they wish, marry whom they
will, and live as they choose.
In summary, our area and
all of Wisconsin needs a real
movement toward Fair, Clean,
Limited government.
2. What are your three big-
gest goals during the next two
years?
1. Massive campaign finance
reform. 2. End crony capitalism
and crony socialism by cutting
programs that funnel taxpayer
dollars to favorite groups or
entities for political purposes 3.
Expand personal freedom by
lowering taxes, reducing regula-
tions that protect cronies and
contributors, and end govern-
ment control of what we con-
sume and who we marry.
Senate Dist. 15
Janis Ringhand
Age: 64
Family: Husband of 46
years, Gordon; daughter Shawn
(Charlie) Dunphy 45, son Dan
38; 5 grandchildren Matt 19,
Haley 17, Jayden 11, Makenna
11 & Logan 3
Occupation:
Retired
Ringhand
Meats &
Beverages,
Inc,
Representative
Assembly
District 45
Hometown:
Evansville
Years residing in District
15: 64
Previous government expe-
rience: State Representative
2011-present; Mayor of
Evansville 2002-6, Alderwoman
Evansville 1998-2002 & 2008-
2010
Other community ser-
vice: Stoughton Hospital
Board of Directors, Rock Co
Literacy Connection, Green
Co Emergency Management,
Evansville Chamber of
Commerce, VFW Auxiliary,
Evansville Energy Initiative,
Community Partnership,
Friends of Evansville
Community/Senior Center and
others
Campaign website:
janisringhand.org
1. What are the biggest
state issues that will be
affecting the Oregon area?
Expanding funding for our
highways and infrastructure
will be one of the biggest
issues facing our state,. We
know we have a deficit in the
Transportation Fund. Gov.
Walker authorized a study a
couple years ago to address
this shortage, the study was
never implemented. We need
to review the options that were
proposed from additional gas
tax, wheel tax, increased regis-
tration, tolling and fees on miles
driven to find a fair solution to
cover the cost of all transporta-
tion projects.
2. What are your three big-
gest goals during the next two
years?
1. Restore funding to educa-
tion, municipalities and trans-
portation funds there have
been severe cuts to funding in
all these areas over the past 4
years. Schools and municipali-
ties have resorted to referen-
dums to exceed spending caps
to continue routine operations;
2. Job creation and workforce
development we need to
continue to expand cooperation
between industry and schools
to provide skills for jobs that are
available. 3. Pass a non-partisan
redistricting bill similar to the
Iowa model to stop gerryman-
dering and
create com-
petitive Senate
and Assembly
districts.
Brian
Fitzgerald
Age: 60
Family: sin-
gle, 2 children, 4 grandchildren
Occupation: retired
Hometown: Janesville
Years residing in District
15: over 50
Previous government expe-
rience: Janesville City Council
Other community/volun-
teer experience: Alcohol
License Advisory Committee,
Plan Commission, Parks and
Recreation Advisory Committee,
Community Development
Authority
Campaign website:
fitz4senate.com
1. What are the biggest
state issues that will be
affecting the Oregon area?
1. Keep taxes as low as we
can
2. Education funding. Fight
to increase state funding for all
public schools
3. Restore the usury laws.
There is NO reason a bank
should be able to charge an
interest rate of 20 percent or
more for a credit card.
2. What are your three big-
gest goals during the next two
years?
1. To increase the number of
good-paying jobs in the district.
We need to aggressively pursue
companies that are willing to
relocate or expand here in the
district. We need to target com-
panies that pay well. 2. To find
a solution to funding the I90/39
expansion. Eighty percent of the
cost of the I90/39 expansion
will be paid by Wisconsin. We
need to find additional funds or
federal help to pay for it. 3. To
find a solution to the projected
deficit at the end of 2017. This
projected deficit at the end of
2017 has been issued before
the 2015-2017 budget has
even been passed. It assumes
no increase in revenue and no
reduction in expenses. We need
Jorgensen
Kahl
Anderson
Ringhand
Fitzgerald
Candidate questionnaires
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Legals
NOTICE OF
GENERAL ELECTION
LOCATION AND HOURS OF
POLLING PLACE
At the GENERAL ELECTION to be
held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 in the
Village of Oregon, Village of Brooklyn,
Town of Rutland and Town of Oregon, of
Dane County, Wisconsin, the following
polling place locations will be used:
Location
Oregon Village Hall, 117 Spring
Street, Oregon, WI 53575 and Peoples
United Methodist Church, 103 Alpine
Parkway, Oregon, WI 53575
Brooklyn Village Hall, 102 North Rut-
land Ave, Brooklyn, WI 53521
Rutland Town Hall, 785 Center Road,
Stoughton, WI 53589
Oregon Town Hall, 1138 Union Road,
Oregon, WI 53575
ALL POLLING PLACES WILL OPEN
AT 7:00 A.M. AND WILL CLOSE AT 8:00
P.M.
If you have any questions concern-
ing your polling place, contact the mu-
nicipal clerk.
Village of Oregon: Peggy Haag, 117
Spring Street, Oregon, (608) 835-3118,
8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. (Mon - Fri.)
Town of Oregon: Denise Arnold,
1138 Union Road, Oregon, (608) 835-
3200, 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. (Mon - Thurs.)
Town of Rutland: Dawn George,
4177 Old Stage Road, Brooklyn, (608)
455-3925, Call Number for Hours
Village of Brooklyn (Wards 1 &
2): Carol Strause, 210 Commercial St.,
Brooklyn, (608) 455-4201, 7:00 a.m. 5:00
p.m. (Mon Fri.)
All polling places are accessible to
elderly and disabled voters.
Posted: October 1, 2014
Published: October 30, 2014
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RUTLAND TOWN
BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 6, 2014
6:30 P.M.
AGENDA:
1. Election of new Town Chairman
replacing Dale Beske.
2. Election of new representative to
Oregon Fire/EMS Commission replacing
Dale Beske.
3. Appearance by Dane Co. Sheriff
Dept. representative.
4. Constable Reports.
5. Appearance by Myron Bacon re-
garding DOT plans to cul de sac Rome
Corners Rd.
6. Racetrack monthly report and
other related matters as necessary.
7. Public Comment for items not on
the agenda:
8. Planning Commission report.
9. Road items:
* Trees on Oak Ridge Rd. update.
* Update on latest DOT Highway 14
relocation plans.
* Update on W. Rutland Rd/Pagelow
Lane gas line installation by Alliant.
10. Discussion and necessary action
on written policy regarding tree removal.
11. Consideration and necessary ac-
tion on Building Inspector hours.
12. Consent Agenda:
* Minutes October meeting.
* Treasurers Report.
* Vouchers and Checks.
13. Correspondence.
* Discussion on inquiry to review
Town records.
14. Discussion on new Town Hall
matters as necessary.
15. Set Calendar for upcoming bud-
get public hearing, Town meeting and
Town Board meeting.
16. Update and necessary action on
2015 Oregon Fire/EMS and Oregon Se-
nior Citizen budgets.
17. Chair retirement acknowledge-
ment discussion.
18. Adjournment.
Dawn George, Clerk
Published: October 30, 2014
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RUTLAND
PLANNING COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 3, 2014
6:30 P.M.
Agenda:
1. Call meeting to order.
2. Roll Call.
3. Approval of October meeting min-
utes.
4. Vike Investments site viewing re-
port.
5. Adjournment.
Dawn George, Clerk
Published: October 30, 2014
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NOTICE OF REFERENDUM
VILLAGE OF OREGON
NOVEMBER 4, 2014
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at
an election to be held in the Village of
Oregon on November 4, 2014, the follow-
ing question will be submitted to a vote
of the people:
VILLAGE OF OREGON, WISCONSIN
RESOLUTION NO. 14-13
Resolution Placing Advisory Refer-
endum Question on November Ballot
WHEREAS, concerned citizens and
residents of the Village of Oregon have
requested that the Village Board of the
Village of Oregon place an advisory
referendum question on the November
ballot allowing the voters of the Village
to decide whether to adopt a Resolution
requesting action from the Villages state
and federal representatives to overturn
the Citizens United decision; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board deems
it appropriate to have an advisory refer-
endum to obtain additional information
from the Village residents with respect
to the Village residents position on the
Citizens United decision.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Village
Board of the Village of Oregon hereby
resolves as follows:
1. The following question shall be
submitted to and voted upon by the Vil-
lage electorate at the November, 2014
general election, in an advisory referen-
dum:
Shall the Village of Oregon adopt the
following Resolution:
RESOLVED, the people of the Village
of Oregon, Wisconsin, call for reclaiming
democracy from the corrupting effects of
undue corporate infuence by amending
the U.S. Constitution to establish that:
1. Only human beings - not corpora-
tions, unions, non-profts or similar as-
sociations - are endowed with constitu-
tional rights; and
2. Money is not speech, and, there-
fore, regulating political contributions
and spending is not equivalent to limiting
political speech.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that
we hereby instruct our state and federal
representatives to enact Resolutions and
legislation to advance this effort.
2. The Village Clerk shall take all
necessary steps to implement this Reso-
lution.
This Resolution was approved at a
regular meeting of the Village of Oregon
Board held on August 18, 2014 by a vote
of 7 ayes and 0 nays.
The question will appear on the bal-
lot as follows:
Shall the Village of Oregon adopt the
following Resolution:
RESOLVED, the people of the Village
of Oregon, Wisconsin, call for reclaiming
democracy from the corrupting effects of
undue corporate infuence by amending
the U.S. Constitution to establish that:
1. Only human beings - not corpora-
tions, unions, non-profts or similar as-
sociations - are endowed with constitu-
tional rights; and
2. Money is not speech, and, there-
fore, regulating political contributions
and spending is not equivalent to limiting
political speech.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that
we hereby instruct our state and federal
representatives to enact Resolutions and
legislation to advance this effort.
EXPLANATION
A yes vote means that you would
agree to adopt a Resolution in support of
an amendment to the United States Con-
stitution establishing that:
1. Only human beings - not corpora-
tions, unions, non-profts or similar as-
sociations - are endowed with constitu-
tional rights; and
2. Money is not speech, and, there-
fore, regulating political contributions
and spending is not equivalent to limiting
political speech.
And a no vote means you are
opposed to adopting a Resolution in
support of an amendment to the United
States Constitution establishing that:
1. Only human beings - not corpora-
tions, unions, non-profts or similar as-
sociations - are endowed with constitu-
tional rights; and
2. Money is not speech, and, there-
fore, regulating political contributions
and spending is not equivalent to limiting
political speech.
Dated and signed in the Village of
Oregon on September 22, 2014:
Peggy Haag
Village Clerk
Posted: October 21, 2014
Published: October 30, 2014
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NOTICE OF REFERENDUM
OREGON SCHOOL DISTRICT
NOVEMBER 4, 2014
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that
at an election to be held in the Ore-
gon School District on November 4, 2014,
the following proposed Initial Resolution
and Resolution Authorizing School Dis-
trict Budget to Exceed Revenue Limit of
the School Board will be submitted to a
vote of the people:
RESOLUTION NUMBER I
INITIAL RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING GENERAL OBLIGA-
TION BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $54,600,000
BE IT RESOLVED by the School
Board of the Oregon School Dis-
trict, Dane, Rock and Green Counties,
Wisconsin that there shall be issued
pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin
Statutes, general obligation bonds in an
amount not to exceed $54,600,000 for the
public purpose of paying the cost of a
school building and improvement pro-
gram consisting of the construction of
additions to and renovation and improve-
ment of Oregon High School, Oregon
Middle School and Brooklyn Elementary
School; renovation and improvement
of Prairie View Elementary School and
Netherwood Elementary School; acqui-
sition and installation of technology im-
provements; roof replacement at District
buildings; HVAC upgrades at the swim-
ming pool; and construction of storm wa-
ter improvements and other site improve-
ments on the JC Park East property.
RESOLUTION NUMBER II
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
BUDGET TO EXCEED REVENUE LIMIT
BY $355,864 FOR RECURRING PUR-
POSES CONSISTING OF OPERATIONAL
EXPENSES OF CAPITAL IMPROVE-
MENTS TO DISTRICT FACILITIES
BE IT RESOLVED by the School
Board of the Oregon School Dis-
trict, Dane, Rock and Green Counties,
Wisconsin that the revenues included
in the School District budget for the
2015-2016 school year and thereafter be
authorized to exceed the revenue limit
specifed in Section 121.91, Wisconsin
Statutes, by $355,864 a year, for recurring
purposes consisting of paying operation
and maintenance expenses associated
with new or upgraded District facilities.
The questions will appear on the bal-
lot as follows:
QUESTION NUMBER I
Shall the Oregon School Dis-
trict, Dane, Rock and Green Counties,
Wisconsin be authorized to issue pur-
suant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin
Statutes, general obligation bonds in an
amount not to exceed $54,600,000 for the
public purpose of paying the cost of a
school building and improvement pro-
gram consisting of the construction of
additions to and renovation and improve-
ment of Oregon High School, Oregon
Middle School and Brooklyn Elementary
School; renovation and improvement
of Prairie View Elementary School and
Netherwood Elementary School; acqui-
sition and installation of technology im-
provements; roof replacement at District
buildings; HVAC upgrades at the swim-
ming pool; and construction of storm wa-
ter improvements and other site improve-
ments on the JC Park East property?
QUESTION NUMBER II
Shall the Oregon School Dis-
trict, Dane, Rock and Green Counties,
Wisconsin for the 2015-2016 school
year and thereafter be authorized to
exceed the revenue limit specifed in
Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by
$355,864 a year, for recurring purposes
consisting of paying operation and main-
tenance expenses associated with new
or upgraded District facilities?
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT AND
EFFECT OF VOTE
The referendum election ballot will
ask District electors to vote yes or no
on the referendum election questions as
set forth above.
A yes vote on Question Num-
ber I is a vote to approve the borrowing
of $54,600,000 by the Oregon School
District through the issuance of gen-
eral obligation bonds for the purpose
of paying the cost of a school building
and improvement program consisting
of the construction of additions to and
renovation and improvement of Oregon
High School, Oregon Middle School and
Brooklyn Elementary School; renova-
tion and improvement of Prairie View
Elementary School and Netherwood El-
ementary School; acquisition and instal-
lation of technology improvements; roof
replacement at District buildings; HVAC
upgrades at the swimming pool; and con-
struction of storm water improvements
and other site improvements on the JC
Park East property.
A no vote on Question Num-
ber I is a vote to deny the Oregon
School District the authority to borrow
$54,600,000 through the issuance of
general obligation bonds for the purpose
of paying the cost of a school building
and improvement program consisting
of the construction of additions to and
renovation and improvement of Oregon
High School, Oregon Middle School and
Brooklyn Elementary School; renovation
and improvement of Prairie View Elemen-
tary School and Netherwood Elementary
School; acquisition and installation of
technology improvements; roof replace-
ment at District buildings; HVAC up-
grades at the swimming pool; and con-
struction of storm water improvements
and other site improvements on the JC
Park East property.
In the event a majority of the elec-
tors voting on Question Number I vote
yes, the District will be authorized to
undertake the school building and im-
provement program described in Ques-
tion Number I and borrow not in excess
of $54,600,000 therefor; if a majority vote
no on Question Number I set forth
above, the District will not be so autho-
rized.
A yes vote on Question Number II
is a vote to authorize the Oregon School
District budget for the 2015-2016 school
year and thereafter to exceed the rev-
enue limit specifed in Section 121.91,
Wisconsin Statutes, by $355,864 a year,
for recurring purposes consisting of pay-
ing operation and maintenance expenses
associated with new or upgraded District
facilities.
A no vote on Question Number II
is a vote to deny the Oregon School Dis-
trict budget for the 2015-2016 school year
and thereafter the authority to exceed the
revenue limit specifed in Section 121.91,
Wisconsin Statutes, by $355,864 a year,
for recurring purposes consisting of pay-
ing operation and maintenance expenses
associated with new or upgraded District
facilities.
In the event a majority of the elec-
tors voting on Question II vote yes, the
District will be authorized to exceed the
revenue limit specifed in Section 121.91,
Wisconsin Statutes, in the 2015-2016
school year and thereafter by $355,864 a
year, for recurring purposes consisting
of paying operation and maintenance ex-
penses associated with new or upgraded
District facilities; if a majority vote no
on the question set forth above, the Dis-
trict will not be so authorized.
LOCATION AND HOURS OF POLL-
ING PLACES
At the election to be held on Novem-
ber 4, 2014 in the Oregon School Dis-
trict the following polling place locations
will be used for the municipalities and/or
wards indicated:
MUNICIPALITY
BLOOMING GROVE
Blooming Grove Town Hall, 1880 S.
Stoughton Rd., Madison, WI 53716
TOWN OF BROOKLYN - GREEN
COUNTY
Brooklyn Town Hall, 400 W. Main
Street, Brooklyn, WI 53521
VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN
Brooklyn Community Center, 102 N.
Rutland Ave., Brooklyn, WI 53521
DUNN
Dunn Town Hall, 4156 County Road
B, McFarland, WI 53558
FITCHBURG
Wards 1-4: Firestation #2,, 5145 King
James Way
Wards 5-9: Firestation #1, 5791 Lacy
Road
Wards 10-14: Fairways Country
Club, 2301 Traceyway Drive
Wards 15-19: Community Center,
5510 Lacy Road, Fitchburg, WI
MONTROSE
Montrose Town Hall, 1341 Diane
Ave., Belleville, WI 53508
OREGON/TOWN
Oregon Town Hall, 1138 Union Rd.,
Oregon, WI 53575
OREGON/VILLAGE
Wards 1, 5,6 & 11 in Community
Room at Oregon Village Hall, Wards 2,3,4
& 12 in Board Room at Oregon Village
Hall, 117 Spring St., Oregon, WI 53575
Wards 7-10: United Methodist
Church, 103 N. Alpine Parkway, Oregon,
WI 53575
RUTLAND
Rutland Town Hall, 785 Center Road,
Stoughton, WI
Clerks offce is at 4177 Old Stage
Road, Brooklyn, WI 53521. The Clerks
offce is where inquiries for absentee vot-
ing should be directed.
UNION
Evansville Fire Station, 425 Water
Street, Evansville, WI 53536
ALL POLLING PLACES WILL BE
OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. AND WILL CLOSE AT
8:00 P.M.
If you have any questions concern-
ing your polling place, contact the mu-
nicipal clerk:
Municipality, Municipal Clerk, Phone
Number
Village of Oregon, Peggy Haag, 608-
835-3118
Village of Brooklyn, Carol Strause,
608-455-4201
Town of Brooklyn, Dan Meixelsperg-
er, 608-455-6411
City of Fitchburg, Patti Anderson,
608-270-4210
Town of Rutland, Dawn George, 608-
455-3925
Town of Union, Bridgit Larsen, 608-
882-5323
Town of Oregon, Denise Arnold, 608-
835-3200
Town of Montrose, Julie Bigler, 608-
424-3848
Town of Dunn, Cathy Haslinger, 608-
838-1081
Town of Blooming Grove, Mike Wolf,
608-223-1104
All polling places are accessible to
elderly and disabled voters.[1]
INFORMATION TO ELECTORS[2]
Upon entering the polling place, an
elector shall state his or her name and
address and sign the poll book before be-
ing permitted to vote. Where ballots are
distributed to electors, the initials of two
inspectors must appear on the ballot.[3]
Upon being permitted to vote, the elec-
tor shall retire alone to a voting booth or
machine and cast his or her ballot except
that an elector who is a parent or guard-
ian may be accompanied by the electors
minor child or minor ward. An election of-
fcial may inform the elector of the proper
manner for casting a vote, but the offcial
may not in any manner advise or indicate
a particular voting choice.
On referendum questions, where pa-
per ballots are used, the elector shall
make a cross (X) in the square next to
yes if in favor of the question, or the
elector shall make a cross(X) in the
square next to no if opposed to the
question.
When using a tactile ballot marking
device (Vote-PAD) to mark a paper ballot,
the elector shall obtain from the inspec-
tors, the assistive device and any audio
or dexterity aids if required. On referen-
dum questions, the elector shall fll in the
oval or connect the arrow next to yes
if in favor of the question, or the elector
shall fll in the oval or connect the arrow
next to no if opposed to the question.
On referendum questions, where op-
tical scan voting systems are used, the
elector shall fll in the oval or connect
the arrow next to yes if in favor of the
question, or the elector shall fll in the
oval or connect the arrow next to no if
opposed to the question.
When using an electronic ballot
marking device (Automark) to mark an
optical scan ballot, the elector shall touch
the screen at yes if in favor of the ques-
tion, or the elector shall touch the screen
at no if opposed to the question.
On referendum questions,
where touch screen voting systems are
used, the elector shall touch the screen
next to yes if in favor of the question, or
the elector shall touch the screen next to
no if opposed to the question.
The vote should not be cast in any
other manner. Not more than fve min-
utes time shall be allowed inside a vot-
ing booth or machine. Unoffcial ballots
or a memorandum to assist the elector
in marking his or her ballot may be taken
into the booth and copied. The sample
ballot shall not be shown to anyone so as
to reveal how the ballot is marked.
If the elector spoils a paper or opti-
cal scan ballot, he or she shall return it
to an election offcial who shall issue an-
other ballot in its place, but not more than
three ballots shall be issued to any one
elector. If the ballot has not been initialed
by two inspectors or is defective in any
other way, the elector shall return it to the
election offcial, who shall issue a proper
ballot in its place.[4] After casting his or
her vote, the elector shall leave the vot-
ing machine or booth, properly deposit
the ballot and promptly leave the polling
place.
After an offcial paper ballot is
marked, it shall be folded so the inside
marks do not show, but so the printed
endorsements and inspectors initials on
the outside do show. The elector shall
leave the booth, deposit the folded ballot
in the ballot box, or deliver the ballot to
an inspector for deposit in the box, and
shall leave the polling place promptly.
After an offcial optical scan ballot
is marked, it shall be inserted in the se-
curity sleeve so the marks do not show.
After casting his or her vote, the elector
shall leave the booth, insert the ballot in
the voting device and discard the sleeve,
or deliver the ballot to an inspector for
deposit. If a central count system is
used, the elector shall insert the ballot in
the ballot box and discard the sleeve, or
deliver the ballot to an inspector for de-
posit. The elector shall leave the polling
place promptly.
After an offcial touch screen ballot
is cast, the elector shall leave the polling
place promptly.
An elector may select an individual
to assist in casting his or her vote if the
elector declares to the presiding offcial
that he or she is unable to read, has dif-
fculty reading, writing or understanding
English or that due to disability is unable
to cast his or her ballot. The selected
individual rendering assistance may not
be the electors employer or an agent of
that employer or an offcer or agent of a
labor organization which represents the
elector.
The following is a sample of the of-
fcial ballot:
Persons with questions regarding
the referendum election should con-
tact Brian Busler, District Administrator.
Done in the Oregon School District
on October 30, 2014
Jeffrey A. Ramin
District Clerk
[1] THIS NOTICE MUST CONTAIN A
STATEMENT ABOUT THE ACCESSIBIL-
ITY TO THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED
FOR EACH POLLING PLACE. IF ANY
POLLING PLACES ARE NOT ACCESSI-
BLE OR IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDER-
AL LAW, CONTACT THE GOVERNMENT
ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD.
[2] This section should be adapted
depending upon what type of voting pro-
cedure is used.
[3] Remove this sentence if only
touch screen voting system(s) are used.
[4] Remove this sentence if only
touch screen voting system(s) are used.
Published: October 30, 2014
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OFFICIAL REFERENDUM BALLOT
November 4, 2014
NOTI CE TO ELECTORS: THI S BALLOT MAY BE I NVALI D UNLESS I NI TI ALED BY TWO ( 2)
ELECTI ON I NSPECTORS. I F CAST AS AN ABSENTEE BALLOT, THE BALLOT MUST BEAR THE
I NI TI ALS OF THE MUNI CI PAL CLERK OR DEPUTY CLERK.
If you desire to vote on any question, make a cross ( X) in the square at the RI GHT of "YES" if in favor of
the question or make a cross ( X) in the square at the RI GHT of "NO" if opposed to the question.
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
QUESTION NUMBER I
Shall the Oregon School District, Dane, Rock and Green Counties,
Wisconsin be authorized to issue pursuant to Chapter 67 of the
Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an amount not to
exceed $54,600,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school
building and improvement program consisting of the construction of
additions to and renovation and improvement of Oregon High School,
Oregon Middle School and Brooklyn Elementary School; renovation and
improvement of Prairie View Elementary School and Netherwood
Elementary School; acquisition and installation of technology
improvements; roof replacement at District buildings; HVAC upgrades at
the swimming pool; and construction of storm water improvements and
other site improvements on the JC Park East property?
YES NO
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
QUESTION NUMBER II
Shall the Oregon School District, Dane, Rock and Green Counties,
Wisconsin for the 2015-2016 school year and thereafter be authorized to
exceed the revenue limit specied in Section 121.91, Wisconsin
Statutes, by $355,864 a year, for recurring purposes consisting
of paying operation and maintenance expenses associated with new or
upgraded District facilities?
YES NO
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Published: October 30, 2014
WNAXLP
POLICE REPORTS
The following is taken from
the Oregon Police Department
logbooks.
Sept. 24
6:48 a.m. A 74-year-old
man reported a driver sleep-
ing or passed out at the cor-
ner of Miler Drive and Scott
Street. The man contacted the
driver, who was disoriented.
The driver then drove away
and police were unable to
locate the vehicle.
2 p.m. A 49-year-old man
reported someone stole his
Dell desktop computer from
his closet on the 100 block
of East Richards Road. The
man said it couldve been sto-
len between the last couple
months to last couple years.
Sept. 27
2:06 a.m. A 68-year-old
man saw two young men
going through his neighbors
vehicle on the 100 block of Ash
Street. The 62-year-old vehicle
owner said nothing was stolen
from her car but it was clearly
rummaged through. The sus-
pects left the scene on skate-
boards, but police were unable
to locate them.
Sept. 28
8:10 p.m. A 29-year-old
woman was arrested for
causing injury by operating
a motor vehicle under the
influence, operating left of
center lane and driving with-
out insurance after she hit a
parked car in the 200 block of
Union Street.
Sept. 30
9:14 a.m. A 15-year-old
boy was arrested for disorder-
ly conduct, resisting an officer
and possession of alcohol on
school grounds after refus-
ing to comply with staff at the
high school and using profan-
ity with a teacher.
2 p.m. A 17-year-old
Oregon High School student
was charged with possession
of marijuana after an officer
received information that he
and three other students were
using drugs during lunch and
came back to school high.
Oct. 2
4 p.m. A 60-year-old
Stoughton man reported a
chainsaw, gas can and other
objects were taken from
his tenants garage on the
200 block of S. Main Street
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can help. Win or pay nothing. Contact Bill
Gordon & Associates at 800-960-03070
to start your application today! (wcan)
SUPPORT OUR Servi ce
members,veterans and their families in
their time of need. For more information
visit the Fisher House website at www.
fisherhouse.org (wcan)
WCAN (Wisconsin Community Ad Net-
work) and/or the member publications
review ads to the best of their abil-
ity. Unfortunately, many unscrupulous
people are ready to take your money!
PLEASE BE CAREFUL ANSWERING
ANY AD THAT SOUNDS TOO GOOD
TO BE TRUE! For more information, or to
file a complaint regarding an ad, please
contact The Department of Trade, Agri-
culture & Consumer Protection 1-800-
422-7128 (wcan)
150 PLACES TO GO
BARABOO GUN SHOW
October 31 & Nov 1. Clarion Hotel/
Conference Center, 626 W Pine/Hwy 12.
Friday 3pm-8pm, Saturday 8am-4pm. $5
admission BUY-SELL-TRADE-BROWSE
Gun Buyer Shows 608-548-4867 (wcan)
163 TRAINING SCHOOLS
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Be one in just 10 Saturdays!
WeekendDentalassistant.com.
Fan us on Facebook! Next class begins
1/3/15. Call 920-730-1112 Appleton (reg
WI EOB) (wcan)
203 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
L-7546: WELL Established Hardware
Store w/newer building in Marion, WI.
Good income $250,000. Contact Nolan
Sales, LLC Marion, WI
800-472-0290 www.nolansales.com
(wcan)
SMALL HOME business/Welcoming
service for sale in Stoughton.
Set your own hours,
be your own boss.
$3,000 obo. Please call
608-719-8316 for more details
340 AUTOS
DONATE YOUR Car, Truck, Boat to
Heritage for the Blind. Free 3-Day
Vacation. Tax Deductible.
Free Towing. All paperwork taken care
of! 800-856-5491 (wcan)
342 BOATS & ACCESSORIES
DO NOT STORE your RV, Auto, Boat or
Pontoon- Trade in by Nov. 15 and save
all storage & winterizing fee's. Plus no
payments or interest on your new boat
or pontoon until spring delivery of 2015.
American Marine & Motorsports Super
Center, Schawano. 715-526-4300 (wcan)
STORAGE (INSIDE) RV, Auto/Boat &
Pontoon. Pick up, winterizing, delivery.
We do it all. American
Marine, Shawano. 866-955-2628.
americanmarine.com (wcan)
350 MOTORCYCLES
WANTED 60'S&70'S Motorcycles
Dead or Alive! 920-371-0494 (wcan)
WANTED: VINTAGE Motorcycles
1900-1980. Many makes and models.
Any condition.
Call 920-202-2201
355 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
ATVS SCOOTERS & Go-Karts. Youth
ATV's & Scooters $49/mo.
Sport and 4x4 Atv's $69/mo.
American Marine & Motorsports,
Schawano. =SAVE= 866-955-2628
www.americanmarina.com (wcan)
360 TRAILERS
TRAILERS @ LIQUIDATION Pricing.
Boat ATV Sled or Pontoons.
2 or 4 Place. Open or Enclosed.
American Marine, Shawano
866-955-2628
www.americanmarina.com (wcan)
390 AUTO: WANTED TO BUY
WANTED: Autos, heavy trucks,
equipment and scrap iron.
Steve's Recycling. Monroe, WI.
608-574-2350

402 HELP WANTED, GENERAL
8-BED CBRF in Belleville, Wi
currently seeking part time help for all
shifts. Must be certified in CBRF and
enjoy working with the elderly. Must
be a team player. Apply in person at:
2 Heritage Ln. or call 608-424-0174 to
schedule interview.
AMS LAWNCARE is looking for part
time seasonal help. Call Marc
608-807-3320
CLEANING HELP needed.
Homes and offices, full or part time.
Call 206-0242
DRIVERS: $3000 Sign On Bonus!
Class A 18mos. Experience
Company Drivers .44cpm East
.40 all other
Health/Dental/401K
Local, Regional & OTR
Owner Op's 78% of line haul 100%
FS- Plate Program.
Tom: 855-395-7502

NOW HIRING all positions.
Sugar & Spice Eatery.
Apply in Person.
317 Nora St, Stoughton
OREGON MANOR, a 45 bed skilled
nursing facility just 8 miles from
Madison has an opening for a full time
cook. This position includes benefits
and every other weekend/holiday.
Experience is preferred. EOE
OREGON MANOR, a small town
nursing facility, is looking for:
Certified Nursing Assistants
to join our growing team.
We are looking for a motivated,
caring, team player to assist us in
caring for our residents.
Please stop by 354 N. Main St
in Oregon to fill out an application
or call Deb at 608-835-3535
PERFECT SEASONAL
MONEY-MAKER!
Make Balsam Christmas Wreaths
starting October 27 through early
December.No experience necessary.
Very flexible hours, daytime/evening
shifts. $8.00/hour+perks.
Hann's Christmas Farm in Oregon
Call to apply 608-835-5464
SECURITY OFFICERS
Now hiring all shifts, all positions
in the Madison area.
Starting wage $10.50-$13.00 hourly.
Call 608-222-5156 or apply online
www.jbmpatrol.com

TINA'S HOME CLEANING
Hiring personnel for residential
cleaning position.
Days only. Become a part
of our growing team!
Call 608-835-0339
tinashomecleaning@gmail.com
THEY SAY people dont read those little
ads, but YOU read this one, didnt you?
Call now to place your ad, 873-6671 or
835-6677.
453 VOLUNTEER WANTED
HOME HEALTH UNITED is seeking
volunteers to assist with conducting
home safety assessments for the
S.A.F.E. at home program. The program
is designed to help identify vulnerable
individuals at risk for falls and adverse
drug events that are age 65 or older and
living in Dane County. Training provided.
Volunteers must have a valid driver's
license and proof of auto insurance.
The Achievement Connections
program is seeking dedicated individuals
to tutor high school students in Algebra
1. This could be an opportunity for you to
make a difference in the lives of students
and give back to the community.
United Way 2-1-1 is seeking new
volunteers to staff our telephone lines,
answering questions about resources
available in the service area. Training
is provided. If you are looking for an
opportunity to learn about community
resources and would like to assist
people in finding ways to get and give
help, United Way 2-1-1 may be the place
for you!
Call the volunteer Center at:
608-246-4380 or visit www.
volunteeryourtime.org for more
information or to learn about other
volunteer opportunities.
504 APPLIANCE SERVICES
RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES
Stoves Fridges Washers/Dryers
Kirch Appliance 608-246-4246
548 HOME IMPROVEMENT
A&B ENTERPRISES
Light Construction Remodeling
No job too small
608-835-7791
ALL THINGS BASEMENTY!
Basement Systems Inc.
Call us for all your basement needs!
Waterproofing? Finishing? Structural
repairs? Humidity and mold control?
Free Estimates! Call 800-991-1602
(wcan)
DOUG'S HANDYMAN SERVICE
GUTTER CLEANING
"Honey Do List"
No job too small
608-845-8110
HALLINAN-PAINTING
WALLPAPERING
**Great-Fall-Rates**
35 + Years Professional
European-craftsmanship
Free-Estimates
References/Insured
Arthur Hallinan
608-455-3377
TOMAS PAINTING
Professional, Interior,
Exterior, Repairs.
Free Estimates. Insured.
608-873-6160
554 LANDSCAPING, LAWN,
TREE & GARDEN WORK
SNOWMARE ENTERPRISES
Property Maintenance
Snow Removal
608-219-1214
560 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
MY COMPUTER WORKS - Computer
Problems? Viruses, Spyware, Email,
Printer Issues, Bad Internet Connec-
tions - FIX IT NOW! Professional, US
based technicians. $25 off service. Call
for immediate help. 800-611-2173 (wcan)
572 SNOW REMOVAL
JEFF'S SNOW REMOVAL
Driveway and Sidewalk Cleaning
5yrs experience. 608-220-4025
VI LLAGE OF OREGON
2015 BUDGET DOCUMENT AS REQUI RED BY SECTI ON 65. 90(3)
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the public hearing for the 2015 annual budget for the Village Oregon will be held at 6:00 p.m. on November
17, 2014 [at least 15 days after publication], in the Village Board Room, 117 Spring Street, Lower Level, Oregon, Wisconsin. The detailed
budget is available for public inspection at Village Hall, 117 Spring Street, Oregon, Wisconsin, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m.
1. Budgeted revenue estimates and expenditures appropriations for the year 2015 for the Village of Oregon are hereby adopted per the summary below as set forth in the
budget document:
2015 Budget Summary
2013
Actual
2014
Budget
2014
10 Month
Actual
2014
Projected
2015
Dept Head
Proposed
2015
Admin
Proposed
2015
Adopted
Percent
Change
General Fund
Revenues
Taxes other than property 43,407 43,310 44,332 44,332 44,294 44,294 44,294 2.27%
Intergovernmental Revenue 921,707 949,310 782,041 961,210 920,157 938,959 938,959 -1.09%
Licenses & Permits 157,866 139,480 141,875 165,239 139,500 157,400 157,400 12.85%
Fines, Forfeits & Penalties 103,495 109,075 74,427 100,404 103,075 103,075 103,075 -5.50%
Public Charges 96,556 89,660 83,397 93,394 84,060 84,060 84,060 -6.25%
Intergovernmental Charges 159,242 192,461 204,080 208,783 193,805 193,629 186,448 -3.12%
Miscellaneous Revenue 97,849 69,025 271,286 288,536 72,725 72,725 72,725 5.36%
Other Financing Sources 298,311 272,500 206,250 272,500 273,000 276,850 276,850 1.60%
1,878,433 1,864,821 1,807,688 2,134,398 1,830,616 1,870,992 1,863,811 -.05%
Expenditures
General Government 864,382 899,146 894,819 1,077,062 941,695 942,757 942,907 4.87%
Public Safety 2,362,642 2,503,014 2,104,174 2,511,566 2,603,827 2,603,756 2,606,370 4.13%
Public Works 791,765 814,079 590,658 817,462 836,579 840,218 843,643 3.63%
Health & Human Services 188,966 200,528 157,706 199,383 213,383 213,378 213,378 6.41%
Culture and Recreation 1,046,422 1,069,972 903,186 1,092,988 1,116,115 1,116,153 1,124,146 5.06%
Conservation and Development
24,823 31,150 13,778 15,529 28,150 26,150 26,150 -16.05%
Capital Outlay 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Debt Service 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
Other Financing Sources 105,860 165,538 168,681 170,080 8,344 94,467 80,285 -51.50%
5,384,860 5,683,427 4,833,002 5,884,070 5,748,093 5,836,879 5,836,879 2.70%
Revenues over Expenditures -3,506,427 -3,818,606 -3,025,314 -3,749,672 -3,917,477 -3,965,887 -3,973,068 4.04%
General Fund Property Taxes 3,587,096 3,818,606 3,818,606 3,818,606 3,917,678 3,965,887 3,973,068 4.04%
Net increase (decrease) in fund
balance
80,669 0 793,292 68,934 201 0 0 0.00%
Beginning Fund Balance 2,155,784 2,236,452 2,236,452 2,236,452 2,305,386 2,305,386 2,305,386
Ending Fund Balance 2,236,453 2,236,452 3,029,744 2,305,386 2,305,587 2,305,386 2,305,386
Revenues Beginning Ending
over (under) Fund Fund
Revenues Expenditures Expenditures Balance Balance
Governmental and Trust Funds
General Fund 5,836,879 5,836,879 0 2,305,386 2,305,386
Sick Leave Fund 16,920 16,920 0 0 0
Library Fund 42,025 58,675 (16,650) 392,459 375,809
Cable TV Franchise 114,100 120,850 (6,750) 139,805 133,055
CDA 1 0 1 1,896 1,897
Senior Center Donations Fund 64 0 64 58,798 58,862
Preserve the Water Tower 3,010 15,500 (12,490) 25,356 12,866
Herman Cemetery Trust 1 20 (19) 684 665
Police Special Revenue Fund 18,050 16,000 2,050 25,288 27,338
Refuse and Recycling Pickup 443,686 442,686 1,000 7,073 8,073
Room Tax Revenue 0 35 (35) (2,530) (2,565)
Canine Fund 7,100 5,810 1,290 8,122 9,412
TIF #2 Special Revenue Fund 411,481 857,919 (446,438) 446,438 0
TIF #3 Special Revenue Fund 453,221 436,855 16,366 120,197 136,563
TIF #4 Special Revenue Fund 18,248 150 18,098 (36,850) (18,752)
2008 Borrowing Debt Service 329,063 329,063 0 (95) (95)
2010 TIF #2 Borrowing 79,024 78,994 30 90 120
2011 Debt Issues 826,918 826,918 0 134,783 134,783
TIF #2 - Capital Projects 677,892 677,892 0 (1,872) (1,872)
Developers Storm Water Fee 100 4,000 (3,900) 102,586 98,686
Park Fund 21,704 80,000 (58,296) 180,699 122,403
Street Improvement 113,442 325,481 (212,039) 253,072 41,033
Cemetery Land Purchase 60 0 60 58,834 58,894
Equipment Capital Fund 52,100 177,003 (124,903) 139,475 14,572
The Oregon Rotary Bike Trail 150,425 150,425 0 (1,776) (1,776)
Westside/Keller Alpine Park 17,344 0 17,344 (109,550) (92,206)
South East Business Park 55,000 25,269 29,731 (29,731) 0
TIF #3 Downtown Area Capital Projects Fund 18,000 18,000 0 (2,116) (2,116)
DNR Grant Fund 0 1,674 (1,674) (334,853) (336,527)
TIF #4 Capital Projects 1 0 1 (436) (435)
Cemetery Perpetual Care 475 0 475 63,878 64,353
Library Wackman Trust 150 100 50 12,012 12,062
Total Government and Trust Funds 9,706,484 10,503,118 (796,634) 3,957,122 3,160,488
* Negative amounts in Revenues over (under)
expenditures is fund balance applied.
Propri etary Funds
Water Utility 1,121,377 1,022,513 98,864 4,010,719 4,109,583
Sewer Utility 1,517,382 1,455,968 61,414 11,119,944 11,181,358
Total Propri etary Funds 2,638,759 2,478,481 160,278 15,130,663 15,290,941
Total Al l Funds 12,345,243 12,981,599 (636,356) 19,087,785 18,451,429
2013
Actual
2014
Budget
2014
10 Month
Actual
2014
Projected
2015
Dept Head
Proposed
2015
Admin
Proposed
2015
Adopted
Percent
Change
Village Tax Levy
General Fund 3,587,096 3,818,606 3,818,606 3,818,606 3,917,678 3,965,887 3,973,068 4.04%
Sick Leave Fund 0 0 0 0 0 16,920 97,39 0.00%
Debt Service 597,518 423,248 423,248 423,248 0 0 0 -100.00%
Street Improvements 46,702 0 0 0 1,391 3,182 1,791 0.00%
Equipment 89,867 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00%
2008 Debt Issues 155,425 155,498 155,498 155,498 149,063 149,063 149,063 -4.14%
2011 Debt Issues 158,019 384,099 384,099 384,099 755,066 755,066 755,066 96.58%
Total Tax Levy 4,634,627 4,781,451 4,781,451 4,781,451 7,823,198 4,890,118 4,888,727 2.24%
Estimated assessed value 845,211,200 848,218,000 848,218,000 848,218,000 891,210,300 891,210,300 891,210,300 5.07%
Estimated mill rate (per $1,000) 5.4834 5.6371 5.6371 5.4120 5.4871 5.4855 -2.69%
Total indebtedness as of 12/31/14
General Obligation Debt 10,635,473
Water/Sewer Debt 945,164
Debt Limit (5% of Equalized value) is $44,991,660. At the end of 2014 the village is at 23.64% of the available debt limit.
2. The Property Tax Levy required to nance the 2015 budget is: $4,888,727. The Tax Rate to be established at: $5.4855 per assessed $1,000 of property value.
Peggy Haag, Village Clerk
Published: October 30, 2014
WNAXLP
Legals
between Sept. 2 and Oct. 2.
The estimated value of every-
thing taken was less than
$200.
Oct. 5
1:05 a.m. Officers observed
a 24-year-old Madison man
flagging down cars on the
400 block of Janesville Street
trying to get home. Officers
gave the man a ride to Stop N
Go and the phone number for
Green Cab to get him home.
At 1:50 a.m., officers found
him walking on Janesville
Street again, and the man told
them he was walking home
believing he was in Madison.
Officers transported the man
to detox.
Oct. 8
1 p.m. A 14-year-old girl
reported a sexual assault at
the skatepark on Oct. 7. A
16-year-old boy was listed as
the suspect.
Oct. 9
12:40 p.m. A 16-year-old
boy was warned for panhan-
dling and solicitation after he
went door-to-door asking for
money in the 300 block of
Prairie View Street.
Oct. 10
1:30 p.m. A 23-year-old
woman reported someone
had taken a UPS package con-
taining two towels valued at
$50 from near her front door
on the 200 block of South
Main Street. Her neighbor had
seen the package during the
afternoon.
Oct. 12
6:58 p.m. A 57-year-old
man reported his 18-year-old
daughter admitted to taking
mushrooms from an 18-year-
old man while at a residence
on the 600 block of S. Burr
Oak Ave. Police attempted to
make contact at the address
and observed people inside,
but no one answered the door.
Oct. 14
7:05 p.m. A 25-year-
old man came to the sta-
tion reporting his in-home
intoxication machine was not
working and he was required
to submit a breath sample
as part of his bail monitor-
ing. Police had him submit a
sample at the station.
Oct. 16
1:24 a.m. A Dane County
Sheriffs deputy arrested a
35-year-old woman for her
first-offense OWI after she
had driven away from the Ore-
gon Kwik Trip without paying
for her gas.
Oct. 17
4:20 p.m. A 39-year-old
woman reported someone
had stolen pants, a jacket and
a backpack from her unlocked
vehicle parked in her driveway
on the 200 block of Walnut
Street.
Oct. 18
3:10 a.m. An 18-year-old
Madison woman was charged
with her first-offense OWI
and speeding and a second
18-year-old Madison woman
was charged with underage
drinking.
5:45 p.m. A 15-year-old
boy was warned after he and
other juveniles were seen
stealing rakes in the neighbor-
hood around the 200 block of
Walnut Street. An anonymous
caller had retrieved their rake,
but police found three other
rakes with the juveniles.
Oct. 20
3:45 a.m. A 44-year-old
woman reported that as she
let her dog out in the front
lawn on the 700 block of Dunn
Ave., she saw three males run
up to her vehicle and get in.
She yelled at them and they
ran off.
5:23 a.m. A 50-year-
old woman reported items
removed from her vehicle on
the 600 block of Dunn Ave.,
and that security cameras on
their house had caught the
guys who entered the car. A
32-year-old neighbor stated
he was missing five dollars in
change from one vehicle and a
pack of cigarettes in the other.
-Scott Girard
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PLOWING BLOWING
Residential & Commercial.
20+yrs exp. Fully insured.
608-873-7038
SNOW REMOVAL SPECIALIST.
Residential/Commercial.
Call AMS Lawncare for your
free estimate. 608-807-3320
576 SPECIAL SERVICES
BANKRUPTCY- STOUGHTON
and surrounding area.
Merry Law Offices 608-205-0621
No charge for initial consultation. "We
are a debt relief agency.
We help people file for bankruptcy relief
under the bankruptcy code."
CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS Noon
Friday for The Great Dane and Noon
Monday for the Oregon Observer unless
changed because of holiday work sched-
ules. Call now to place your ad, 873-6671
or 835-6677.
LEAVES ARE FALLING
WINTER IS COMING
Complete fall furnace tune-up.
Multi-point check
electric and gas fireplace service.
25 yrs experience.
Reasonable prices. 608-445-9998
If no answer, leave message and
number. Will call you right back.
586 TV, VCR &
ELECTRONICS REPAIR
DIRECTV STARTING at $24.95/mo. Free
3-months of HBO, Starz, Showtime &
Cinemax. Free receiver upgrade. 2014
NFL Sunday ticket included with select
packages. Some exclusions apply. Call for
details.800-918-1046 (wcan)
DISH TV RETAILER. Starting at $19.99/
mo for 12 mos. High speed internet
starting at $14.95/month (where
available) Save! Ask about same day
installation! Call now -
800-374-3940 (wcan)
REDUCE YOUR Cable bill! Get a whole-
home Satellite system installed at no cost
and programming starting at $19.99/mo.
Free HD/DVR upgrade to new callers. So
call now! 800-492-0375 (wcan)
601 HOUSEHOLD
NEW MATTRESS SETS from $89. All
sizes in stock. 9 styles.
PlymouthFurnitureWI.com
2133 Eastern Ave, Plymouth WI
Open 7 days A Week (wcan)
602 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
COLUMBUS ANTIQUE MALL
& CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
MUSEUM
"Wisconsin's Largest"
Enter daily 8am-4pm 78,000 SF
200 Dealers in 400 Booths. Customer
Appreciation Week
20% discount on all items $10 and
over Nov 3-9
Third floor furniture, locked cases.
Location: 239 Whitney St
Columbus, WI 53925
920-623-1992
www.columbusantiquemall.com
646 FIREPLACES,
FURNACES/WOOD, FUEL
ANTHROCITE COAL Burn Clean
No smoke. $9/00 per 50lb bag. 4 sizes
and delivery available. Also looking for
resellers. Call 920-838-2200 clip and
Save this ad. (wcan)
DRY OAK and Cherry Firewood For
Sale. Contact Dave at 608-445-6423 or
Pete 608-712-3223
SEASONED SPLIT OAK, Hardwood.
Volume discount. Will deliver. 608-609-
1181
648 FOOD & DRINK
ENJOY 100% guaranteed, delivered
to the door Omaha Steaks! SAVE 74%
PLUS 4 free burgers.
The Family Value Combo.
Only $39.99. Order today.
800-931-1898 Use code 49377PXR
www.OmahaSteaks.com/father72 (wcan)
650 FURNITURE
FURNITURE- EXCELLENT Condition.
Dining room table and 6 chairs in cherry
and ebony, oak coffee table/end table set
and oak mirrors. Call 608-279-6462
652 GARAGE SALES
STOUGHTON 551 Cty Hwy N
Friday, Oct. 31st, Saturday, Nov. 1st
8am-5pm. Multi-family. Furniture,
household, teacher supplies and more.
EDGERTON 769 Washington
One day only! Moving/Downsizing
Saturday, November 1st,
8am-4pm
50 years of stuff! Lots of furniture,
current and antique. Fishing boat,
farm equipment, tons of household
items, lots of yarn, Xmas collectibles,
craft supplies, 3 antique sock
machines and dismantled 20'X14' late
1800's log cabin.

STOUGHTON 714 Kensington Sq.
Thursday 10/30 4:00pm-7:00pm, Friday,
10/31 8:00am-2:00pm.
Miscellaneous household sale.
Everything must go!
666 MEDICAL & HEALTH SUPPLIES
ACORN STAIRLIFTS
The affordable solution to your
stairs. Limited time $250 off your
stairlift purchase. Buy direct and
save. Please call 800-598-6714 for
free DVD and brochure. (wcan)
MEDICAL GUARDIAN Top-rated
medical alarm and 24/7 monitoring. For
a limited time, get free equipment, no
activation fees,
no commitment, 2nd waterproof alert
button for free and more.
Only $29.95 per month.
800-281-6138
SAFE STEP Walk-in tub Alert for
Seniors. Bathrooms falls can be fatal.
Approved by Arthritis Foundation.
Therapeutic Jets. Less than 4 inch step-
in. Wide door. Anti-slip floors. American
made. Installation included. Call 800-
940-3411 for $750 off. (wcan)
672 PETS
GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS
AKC OFA. Excellent temperament.
Import Stock. Guaranteed.
715-537-5413 www.jerland.com
#268001-DS (wcan)
688 SPORTING GOODS
& RECREATIONAL
WE BUY Boats/RV/Pontoons/ATV's &
Motorcycles! "Cash Paid" now. Ameri-
can Marine & Motorsports Super Center,
Shawano 866-955-2628 www.american-
marina.com (wcan)
696 WANTED TO BUY
BUYING OLD HARDANGER
Tableclothes, large size.
Mary 952-828-9544 or
612-723-8768
TOP PRICES Any Scrap Metal
Cars/Batteries/Farm Equipment
Free appliance pick up
Property clean out. Honest
Fully insured. U call/We haul.
608-444-5496
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
705 RENTALS
BROOKLYN DUPLEX 2 bedrooms, 1
bath, C/A, one car garage. No pets.
Security deposit and references. $610+
utilities. 608-873-4902
GREENWOOD APARTMENTS
Apartments for Seniors 55+, currently
has 1 & 2 bedroom units available
starting at $725 per month, includes
heat, water, and sewer.
608-835-6717 Located at:
139 Wolf St., Oregon, WI 53575
STOUGHTON 1616 Kenilworth Ct.
Large 2-BR apts available now.
Pets welcome. Many feature
new wood laminate flooring.
$775-$825/mo. 608-831-4036
www.madtownrentals.com
STOUGHTON 232 N Page St.
Lower. No pets, no smoking. Available
now. $700+ utilities.
608-873-3432
STOUGHTON 2BR, 1BA.
All appliances including W/D. Detached
garage. No pets.
No smoking. $700/month
608-835-8806
STOUGHTON TOWNHOUSE
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath
All appliances including W/D
FF Laundry C/A Basement
Attached garage. $885/Month No
pets. No smoking. 835-8806
SCHETTLER TERRACE 1BR
apartments available NOW in Verona
for persons 62+ and/or handicapped/
disabled. Rent starts at $443 and
includes major appliances, off street
parking, water and sewer, garbage
pickup and snow removal. Call 888-237-
5710 for more details. This institution is
an Equal Housing Opportunity provider
and employer.
720 APARTMENTS
OREGON-2 BDRM, 1 bath. Available
for summer/fall. Great central location.
On-site or in-unit laundry, patio, dish-
washer and A/C. $720-$730/month. Call
255-7100 or www.stevebrownapts.com/
oregon
ROSEWOOD APARTMENTS for Seniors
55+. 1 & 2 bedroom units available
starting at $695 per month. Includes
heat, water and sewer. Professionally
managed. Located at
300 Silverado Drive, Stoughton, WI
53589 608-877-9388
STOUGHTON 2BR $780.
Heat/water/sewer included.
No dogs, 1 cat ok. EHO.
608-222-1981 ext. 2 or 3
740 HOUSES FOR RENT
FITCHBURG 3BR on large lot.
Pets welcome. Attached 2-car garage.
All appliances. Rent $1350. plus some
utilities. 608-873-3636 or
608-215-5981
SMALL RURAL HOUSE For Rent
Awesome, secluded, perfect condition
2BR home on 10 wooded acres in
rural Mt. Horeb area. Low utilities,
A/C, wildlife, 15 min to Epic, 25 min. to
Madison. $1200/mo. negotiable. Short
term lease OK.
608-767-2868
750 STORAGE SPACES FOR RENT
ALL SEASONS SELF STORAGE
10X10 10X15 10X20 10X30
Security Lights-24/7 access
BRAND NEW
OREGON/BROOKLYN
Credit Cards Accepted
CALL (608)444-2900
C.N.R. STORAGE
Located behind
Stoughton Garden Center
Convenient Dry Secure
Lighted with access 24/7
Bank Cards Accepted
Off North Hwy 51 on
Oak Opening Dr. behind
Stoughton Garden Center
Call: 608-509-8904
Dave Johnson
(608) 835-8195
We recommend septic
pumping every two years
B & R PUMPING
SERVICE LLC
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Part-time. Excellent Wages
20+ hours/wk. CDL bonus program
Paid training/testing. Signing bonus.
5501 Femrite Dr. Madison
Call Paul at 608-310-4870 or email
paulm@badgerbus.com
EOE
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
& PARATRANSIT
DRIVERS
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Mainly morning and alternating weekends.
Excellent for retired persons. Must be 18 and able to work outside in the elements, lift heavy items
and mop cars. Customer service skills, mechanical aptitude and computer experience a plus.
Inquire at Baywash Car Wash, 1704 Hwy 51, Stoughton or send a resume to
548 Hillside Rd., Edgerton, WI 53534, (608) 884-6426.
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1411 Hwy. 51 North,
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Questions?
Call 888-873-7310
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Whether youre just starting your career or looking for
a change of pace, Epic has opportunities to excel in a
world-class environment with a meaningful mission.
Were looking for detail-oriented individuals with great
interpersonal skills to assist the following teams:
Accounting
Benefts
Recruiting
Our employees enjoy a casual work environment,
full benefts, and an extensive orientation program.
High school diploma required and associates degree
preferred.
Please inquire online at: www.careers.epic.com
1979 Milky Way, Verona, WI 53593
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LAND AUCTION
160 ACRES + RECREATIONAL &
CROPLAND ACRES
WEST BROOKLYN ALBANY ROAD,
ALBANY, WI
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH, 1:00 PM
DIRECTIONS: From the East edge of Albany on Hwy. 59 to County
E, North 3 miles to Brooklyn Albany Road, West 1 miles.
AUCTION LOCATION: Town of Brooklyn Hall, 400 Main Street
(across from Fire Dept.), Brooklyn, WI 53521.
PROPERTY INFORMATION: Beautiful Quiet Country Setting -
Investment Opportunity with 1.5 miles of the Beautiful Sugar River
which Borders the Property - 85 Acres of Private Conservancy - 55
Acres of Woods with Nature Paths throughout for Recreational
Vehicles - 60 Acres Crop Land currently rented (lease ends at harvest)
Partially developed Subdivision - one Paved Road to access 22 1.5
to 3.5 Acre Lots - additional Lots are approved for development -
$1,641.00 Taxes.
TERMS OF AUCTION: Property is being sold for cash only. All
financing is required to be set up prior to bidding at auction. The
successful bidder will be required to sign a standard offer to purchase
with no contingencies. 3% buyers fee. Ernest money of $50,000 in
the form of a certified bank check made out to Sugar River Crossing,
LLC will be required before bidding at the auction and the balance
due at closing in thirty days. The real estate taxes will be prorated
at time of closing. Property to be sold in as is condition with no
guarantees or warranties. Information was derived from the owners
and their sources. All information is believed to be correct but is
not guaranteed. All announcements from the auction block sale day
take precedence over printed material and any other oral statements
made. Not responsible for accidents. Sellers have the right to vote
before accepting or rejecting any or all bids. The property is clear of
all liens, mortgages & encumbrances, buyer will receive a clear title.
VIEWING & INFORMATION: Visit www.georgeauction.com for
auction information. Call George Auction Service at (608) 882-6123
to arrange viewing or auction information. Your inspection of the
land is welcome anytime. ATTORNEY REPRESENTATIVE: Wally
Shannon, Evansville.
AUCTION COMPANY: Stephanie George Registered WI
Auction Company #226, 11211 North Union Road, Evansville, WI
53536, (608) 882-6123.
REGISTERED WI AUCTIONEERS: Dean George, #486 & Kale
George, #2811, Evansville, WI, (608) 882-6123; Riley Kahl, #736,
Verona, WI, (608) 832-4839.
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DEER POINT STORAGE
Convenient location behind Stoughton
Lumber.
Clean-Dry Units
24 HOUR LIGHTED ACCESS
5x10 thru 12x25
608-335-3337
FRENCHTOWN
SELF-STORAGE
Only 6 miles South of
Verona on Hwy PB.
Variety of sizes available now.
10x10=$50/month
10x15=$55/month
10x20=$70/month
10x25=$80/month
12x30=$105/month
Call 608-424-6530 or
1-888-878-4244
HAVE ANTIQUE CARS?
Need a place to store them?
25 X 60 spaces
Climate Controlled Space LLC
www.ccspacellc.com
608-575-5173
NORTH PARK STORAGE
10x10 through 10x40, plus
14x40 with 14' door for
RV & Boats.
Come & go as you please.
608-873-5088
RASCHEIN PROPERTY
STORAGE
6x10 thru 10x25
Market Street/Burr Oak Street
in Oregon
Call 608-206-2347
UNION ROAD STORAGE
10x10 - 10x15
10x20 - 12x30
24 / 7 Access
Security Lights & Cameras
Credit Cards Accepted
608-835-0082
1128 Union Road
Oregon, WI
Located on the corner of
Union Road & Lincoln Road
760 MOBILE HOMES
OREGON MOBILE Home.
High efficiency appliances, A/C, new
steel front door/storm. $10,000
By owner. 608-835-8552
801 OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT
In Oregon facing 15th hole
on golfcourse
Free Wi-Fi, Parking and
Security System
Conference rooms available
Kitchenette-Breakroom
Autumn Woods Prof. Centre
Marty 608-835-3628

840 CONDOS &
TOWNHOUSES FOR SALE
OREGON 460 N Main St.
2BR, 1BA house on 1/3 acre.
Detached garage, many updates.
$148,000. 608-712-3537 or
olar2@frontier.com

845 HOUSES FOR SALE
RURAL OREGON: 3BR, 2BA
1.63 acres, attached garage plus 30'x23'
detached garage/workshop. $229,000.
608-835-1808
STOUGHTON 425 LOWELL ST
Cozy, starter home. Friendly
neighborhood. Beautiful large double
lot w/many trees.
825+ sf, 2BR,1BA.
Full basement. $85,000. Contact
563-212-0109
TOWN OF OREGON
Ravenoaks subdivision
For Sale - Original Owner
4300 sf - 2 wooded acres
4BR 3BA 3 fireplaces
2.5 car garage
Custom designed with unique
features that set it apart
Call 608-835-7236 for
details/visit. No agents or brokers
VERONA 1-OWNER 3BR Ranch
102 Richard Circle
New roof, hardwood floors, close to
schools. 608-845-5427
608-712-1522
865 MOBILE HOMES &
LOTS FOR SALE
MOBILE HOME PARKS w/city sewer
and water. 20 sites expandable in Wood
County. $225,000. 15 sites in Shawano
County $225,000. 10 sites Rural well/
septic Adams County $125,000. Seller
will consider taking a second mortgage.
Rick 715-213-2323 (wcan)
970 HORSES
WALMERS TACK SHOP
16379 W. Milbrandt Road
Evansville, WI
608-882-5725
975 LIVESTOCK
STOCK YOUR POND or Lake Now!
All varieties of Pan Fish, Game Fish and
Forage Minnows.
Aeration Systems also available.
roeselerfishfarm.com 920-696-3090 (wcan)
980 MACHINERY & TOOLS
FARMI 3PT LOGGING WINCH'S
Valby 3pt PTO Chippers,
New 3pt Rototillers, Loader
Attachments, 3pt Attachments,
New Log Splitters.
866-638-7885
threeriversforestry.com
990 FARM: SERVICE & MERCHANDISE
RENT SKIDLOADERS
MINI-EXCAVATORS
TELE-HANDLER
and these attachments. Concrete breaker,
posthole auger, landscape rake, concrete
bucket, pallet forks, trencher, rock hound,
broom, teleboom, stump grinder.
By the day, week, or month.
Carter & Gruenewald Co.
4417 Hwy 92
Brooklyn, WI, 608-455-2411
CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS Noon
Friday for The Great Dane and Noon
Monday for the Oregon Observer unless
changed because of holiday work sched-
ules. Call now to place your ad, 873-6671
or 835-6677.
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ads, but YOU read this one, didnt you?
Call now to place your ad, 873-6671 or
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The Oregon Observer Classifieds. Call
873-6671 or 835-6677.
ALL ADS SUBMITTED SUBJECT TO
APPROVAL BY PUBLISHER OF THIS
PAPER.
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HVAC Manufacturer Now Hiring
3 Full-Time Machine Operators (job # 1580935)
1st shift, Monday-Friday

Operate machines to produce metal parts. Computer
knowledge required with ability to read blueprints,
routings, production tickets and tape measure. Prior
experience with metal fabrication and familiarity with
CNC and brake presses is desired, but not required.
Moderate to heavy lifting and ability to stand 8 hours/
day is essential. Must attend training on Walkie Stacker
and Lift Truck. Must be self-motivated and a team
player. Daily attendance is required. Benefts include
Health, Life & Disability Insurance, Vacation, Paid
Holidays, Retirement and 401-k Plan. $9.43 per hour
with increase to $11.43 after probation is completed,
then regular increases every 6 months for frst 2 years.
Pre-employment drug screening and
background check required.
Mail or Email resume to:
Carnes Company
PO Box 930040, Verona, WI 53593
hr@carnes.com
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Injection Molding - Press Operator
Openings on Second Shift Only
The Press Operator is responsible for plac-
ing inserts, picking, trimming, inspecting and
packaging small injection molded plastic
parts. Other responsibilities may include
fnishing operations at the press during
production.
This position requires attention to detail and
dependable attendance.
Please stop at our corporate offce for more
information and to complete an application.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Kuhn North America, Inc. in Brodhead, WI is a global leader in the agricultural machinery industry!
Parts Inventory Planner - The Parts Inventory Planner is responsible for the accurate planning, scheduling, and expediting of
repair parts to satisfy current customer demand and anticipated demand by utilizing and maintaining electronic tools and product/
process knowledge. Duties include regular review of system reports to determine inventory actions, initiate parts expending
activities, create/maintain item data, and implement inventory changes based on ECNs. Experience working in an inventory
control environment is required. Knowledge of and experience in the areas of customer service, inventory, logistics, agricultural
equipment and intermediate computer skills (MS Word and Excel, ERP/AS400, Internet, and e-mail is preferred.
Technical Publications Specialist - The Technical Publications Specialist is responsible for creating operators, parts, assembly
and option manuals and assisting with other technical publications as requested to meet sales, marketing and customer service
needs. Knowledge of and experience using CAD (Pro/E & Solidworks), desktop publishing software (such as Adobe Framemaker,
Pagemaker, Indesign, Illustrator & Photoshop), translation software, Microsoft Word and Excel, and related experience in
engineering documentation is preferred. Knowledge of heavy machinery manufacturing and agricultural products is a plus.
Dealer Development Specialist The Dealer Development Specialist develops and maintains tools for Kuhn North Americas
distribution partners and coordinates and manages assigned projects and programs related to dealer relations, Customer
Relations Management (CRM), and promotional items to support the development and growth of the Kuhn North America (KNA)
dealer network in the US and Canada. Specifc duties include coordinating customer relations management tools and programs,
managing the overall promotional item selection and distribution program, and conducting annual dealer qualifcation and early
order process. A bachelors or associates degree in agri-business, marketing, communication or administration and knowledge of
the agricultural industry is preferred. Advanced application knowledge and experience in word processing (Word) and spreadsheet
applications (Excel), presentation software (PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, Internet, and e-mail is required. Experience/knowledge of
database management software (Lotus Notes), Adobe Photoshop, and desktop publishing (Quark or Adobe InDesign) is preferred.
Dealer Development Assistant - The Dealer Development Assistant performs assigned administrative duties that support the
Dealer Development and Dealer Credit functions. Responsibilities include data entry and verifcation, word processing, mailings,
telephone & e-mail communications with dealers and salespeople, promotional item order processing and distribution, application
processing, and internet research. An Administrative Assistant Associates Degree and knowledge of the agricultural industry
is preferred. Intermediate application knowledge and experience in word processing (Word) and spreadsheet applications
(Excel), presentation software (PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, Internet, and e-mail is required. Experience/knowledge of database
management software (Lotus Notes) is preferred.
Logistics Assistant - The Logistics Assistant performs a variety of administrative duties while maintaining a high level of interaction
with Sales Support, Regional Distribution Centers, Purchasing, and other departments in Kuhn North America, to facilitate domestic
and international shipments. Responsibilities include obtaining international freight quotes, preparation of domestic and export
documentation and compliance record keeping and communication of shipment status. Two years related administrative assistant
experience in an international sales/logistics function and an Administrative Assistant Associate Degree is preferred. Experience in word
processing (Microsoft Word), spreadsheet applications (Excel), database management (Lotus Notes), Internet, and e-mail is required.
Design Drafter - The Design Draftsperson develops and maintains CAD models and drawings, BOMs, and other engineering
documentation. An Associates Degree in mechanical design or related CAD and engineering support experience is required.
ProEngineer CAD software experience is preferred.
CNC Machinist (4
th
/Weekend Shift) The position requires set up and operation of machining equipment including various
presses, mills, hobbing equipment, and manual/CNC lathes. The position requires the ability to operate measuring and material
handling equipment, read blueprints and perform basic math functions. A vocational diploma in machine tool and production
machining experience is preferred.
Custom Fabrication Technician (Monday Friday, 6 AM 2:30 PM) - The employee performs various duties related to
prototype and general shop support including the layout, build, maintenance, and repair of developmental work, tooling and
material handling devices. The position requires knowledge and basic skills in the areas of machining, metal fabrication, welding,
torch and plasma cutting, grinding, assembly, and dimensional layout. A qualifed candidate must have in depth knowledge of at
least one major skill-set of welding or machining or metals fabrication and basic skills and experience in others.
Paint Prep (2
nd
Shift) - The entry-level position involves preparation of the unit for the paint process (power washing, scraping,
decal application, and material handling). The ability to operate a forklift and hand tools is required.
Parts Distribution (1
st
Shift & Modifed 2nd Shift) - The position performs duties relating to parts distribution warehouse
operations. Specifc duties will include receiving, picking, packing and shipping parts from warehouse operations. A basic
understanding of parts inventory, farm equipment and computer experience is a plus.
Warehouse Material Handling (2
nd
Shift & Modifed 2nd Shift) Seeking individuals with forklift experience to unload, handle,
transport and store materials for receiving, manufacturing cells, support and service departments. Ability to use computer
warehouse receiving and inventory systems is preferred.
Welder (2
nd
Shift) - Seeking skilled welders to weld unit shells, sub-assemblies and components. A vocational diploma in welding
or a minimum of two years production welding experience is required. Experience in GMAW and fux cored arc welding, blue print
reading and operating material handling equipment is preferred.
Visit our website at www.kuhnnorthamerica.com to view professional employment opportunities!
Second shift runs M Th, 3:15 PM 1:15 AM and 4
th
/Weekend shift runs Friday Sunday, 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A high school
diploma or GED is required for all positions. We offer a competitive wage and complete beneft package (health, life, dental, and
disability insurance, paid vacations and holidays, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement) for these full-time positions. Pre-employment
drug screening is required. Complete application at:
Kuhn North America, Inc., 1501 West Seventh Avenue, Brodhead, WI 53520
Do You Like to Meet People?
Are You Up For A Challenge?
Can You Adapt To Change?
Are You Self-Motivated?
Do You Possess Computer Skills?
If youve answered yes, we are very interested in talking to you. We are seeking
candidates for a fex full-time opening in our Stoughton front offce. Responsibilities
for this position include but are not limited to selling and processing classifed ads,
selling special projects by phone, processing circulation data, receptionist duties
and proof reading.
We are an employee-owned company offering a competitive benefts package
including 401K, ESOP, vacation, and more.
If this fex full-time position interests you and you have the equivalent of a high
school diploma and at least two years of offce/computer experience plus a valid
drivers license, send your resume today.
Apply online only at:
www.wcinet.com/careers
Woodward Communications, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affrmative Action Employer. WCI maintains a tobacco-free campus. All qualifed persons are encouraged to apply.
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STOUGHTON, WI OFFICE
28 - The Oregon Observer - October 30, 2014
Oregon School
District Referendum
Listen.
Learn.
Vote.
Dear Oregon School District Resident,
On November 4, you will be asked to vote on two questions for our schools:
District-wide capital improvements: $54.6 million
On-going operating and maintenance: $355,864
Bottom line: $55 increase in taxes per $100,000 in property value.
Why $54 million? It seems like a lot of money... the previous referendum was less
money and was not successful. Whats going on?
Over the last few years, extensive work was completed on the referendum
process. Te Administration and School Board went back to the drawing board,
asked parents, teachers and community members for their input, and came back
with a comprehensive vision that:
Afects more schools Five schools and the pool will receive over-
due updates. From heating and cooling replacements, new roofs, and
more classrooms that meet the needs of new teaching and learning
environments.
Adds signifcant square footage to alleviate overcrowding.
Provides safe and secure schools that monitor who is entering and
exiting by having all visitors enter through the front ofces, protecting
our children.
Impacts over 3,300 students giving them educational spaces that
address 21st Century learning needs.
An excellent return on our dollar, because of a reduced tax impact this
time on the capital question. Te total will be $55 a year per $100,000 in
assessed property value for both referendum questions combined.
Pledges a great legacy giving students the best possible educational
opportunities, insuring the successful future of our community.
Both the Oregon Education Association and the Oregon Area Chamber
of Commerce have endorsed voting Yes on referendum questions.
Please contact Steve Staton at 835-3253 if you have any referendum questions.
Read more details about the referendum by visiting www.oregonforward.com
Paid for by Oregon Forward, Justin Johnson, Treasurer.
Improvements at
5 Schools & Pool
3,300 Students
Impacted
$55 per $100,000 = +
Quick Facts
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