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City Works to Pump Water at Tiedeman’s Pond

May Take a Month to Return to Normal Levels
By Katherine Perreth normal level. bordering Elm Lawn.
Times-Tribune Mayor Brar’s optimism An email sent on Aug. 31,
MIDDLETON–In some is being challenged by re- from principal Robert Schell
places, Middleton could still cent weather forecasts, which to parents/guardians of Elm
be described with Samuel Tay- have thus far proven accurate, Lawn students, outlines pro-
lor Coleridge’s famous words, dumping inches of rain on wa- cedures for getting children
“Water, water, everywhere.” terlogged Middleton since late to and from school until both
One such place is the Tie- August through Labor Day flooding and Park Street con-
deman’s Pond overflow into weekend. The immediate future struction have been completely
Woodside Heights Park and forecasts more precipitation. alleviated. School buses will
Gammon Rd., still feet and By Brar’s calculation, assum- drop children at Elm Lawn on
inches deep, respectively. Tie- ing dry weather coupled with Clovernook Rd. in the morning;
deman’s Pond has nowhere to continuous pumping, restoring families should use the drop-
naturally drain and still threat- normal water levels would take off lane as usual in the school
ens homes on its shoreline. as few as 22 days. parking lot on Woodgate Rd.
To address the flooding, the The city sourced the indus- Afternoon transportation is as
city of Middleton installed an trial pump from Dane County, usual. Children who normally
industrial-strength pump on as well as some hoses, along walk to school along Park St. or
Aug. 28, adding to the smaller with hoses from the city of Gammon Rd. have been asked
pump which has been in place Madison. In addition, the city to avoid the area completely.
for 15 years. After tweaking the is renting some equipment. Parents are strongly urged to
length and location of the hoses, The over 500-foot-length find a different route for their
the pump has been churning out cobbled together hose line runs child(ren).
2,500 gallons of contaminated the length of Woodgate Rd. in “We have serious concerns
water every minute, adding front of Elm Lawn Elemen- about construction vehicles in
to the 475 gallons per minute tary School, complicating the the area, sections of sidewalk
handled by the smaller pump. beginning of the schoolyear. that are missing, and other haz-
Running both pumps 24/7, city The city ran the hoses under the ards in the roadway that just
officials expect the level of Tie- entrance and exit to the school aren’t safe for any child to be
deman’s Pond and Stricker’s parking lot, but much of the around, especially elementa-
Pond, which feeds into Tiede- line is exposed. Brar said the ry-age children,” Schell wrote.
man’s, to take up to a month to police department has coordi- Schell offered one bonus
return to normal depths. nated with the school regarding for the schoolchildren in his
According to Mayor Gurdip bus and other vehicle drop-off email: “We will not be issuing
areas, and the city is placing any tardies for any/all students Katherine Perreth-Times Tribune
Brar, when industrial pumping
began Tiedeman’s Pond was “No Parking” signs along the An industrial sized pump has been working to lower the water level at Tiedeman’s pond on
over 98 million gallons above west side of Clovernook Road See PUMPING, page 6 Gammon Rd. The draining is expected to take up to a month.

School Board Reviews State Bank of Cross Plains Breaks

Ground on New Middleton Location
District Flood Damage MIDDLETON–State Bank of Cross Plains
(SBCP) held a groundbreaking event on Aug.
28, to celebrate its new “bank of the future,” an
local bank is changing, and we’re ready to make
those changes with this new facility.”
The “bank of the future” concept will be evi-
By Cameron Bren experienced flooding no major hardest, Ames said. MHS had
Times-Tribune damage was sustained that will flooding in front of many en- open-concept branch that will offer advanced dent both inside and out. SBCP’s ATMs will be
MIDDLETON–The Middle- significantly impact classes. trances and many classrooms technology banking solutions with a personal replaced with more modern ITMs—Interactive
ton-Cross Plains Area Board The board also discussed had water in them. Ames said touch. The building is slated to open in spring Teller Machines—that include a screen for live
of Education reviewed all the next steps following an drywall repairs were already 2019. conversations with a local customer service rep-
the damage to district prop- unexpected resignation from being made. The northeast cor- “As a community bank, we pride ourselves on resentative, if needed.
erty following the storm that board treasurer Linda Yu. Yu ner of the gym also had water being in tune with customer needs and respond- Inside, the space will feel more like an Apple
flooded Dane County on Aug. announced at the start of the in it. Ames said it will be dried ing to those needs with innovative products Store, with individual customer service stations
20-21. While many buildings meeting that she was resigning out in a few weeks and can be and services,” shares SBCP Senior Vice Presi- and tablet devices for completing transactions in
for personal reasons effective used for the rest of the year but dent-Commercial Banking Jeff Zwettler. “The
immediately. will likely need to be repaired, way people want and need to interact with their See BANK, page 7
Director of business services which will probably be highest
Lori Ames and assistant super- cost repair, Ames said.
intendent Sherri Cyra went over “At the transportation center
the damage caused by the storm when I saw the pictures of that
and the cleanup underway. building and the site I expected
“We as a district need to feel to walk in with feet of water,”
very grateful,” Ames said. “We Ames said. “But when we got
had damage and we are going there and were actually able to
to need to some cleanup, but as enter the building on all the ex-
we look at all of our staff mem- terior walls it was wet in about
bers and families and the things two feet, but it didn’t damage
they are dealing with, we are in any of the equipment.”
a really good place.” The mechanic area and buses
Ames said there was no sig- were okay but needed to be
nificant damage at Northside, cleaned, Ames said.
Elm Lawn, Sauk Trail. West The district’s insurance com-
Middleton and Sunset Ridge pany and adjusters have made a
need some landscaping and couple visits and Ames said she
playground repair. is reporting losses to the City of
Park Elementary had some Middleton which will be track-
water enter building which was ing along with its own cost of
promptly removed. Kromrey repairs for state and federal re- Photo Submitted
and Glacier Creek had some lief funds. Approximately 35-40 people attended a groundbreaking for a new State Bank of Cross
leaks but nothing significant, “Yes, we have a lot of Plains (SBCP) in Middleton on Aug. 28. The new bank will replace the building at the
Ames said. Clark Street Com- cleanup and yes there is some bank’s existing property on University Ave. Pictured, L-R: Vernon J. Jesse, Director,
munity School was fine. displacement going on, but we SBCP, Jeremy Frommelt, Architect at Iconica, Jim Pientka, President and CEO of Iconica,
The high school and trans- Kevin Piette, COO, SBCP, Jeff Zwettler, SVP, SBCP, Jim Tubbs, President & CEO, SBCP,
portation center were hit the See BOARD, page 6 Scott Ducke, CLO, SBCP and Gurdip Brar, Mayor of Middleton.
PAGE 2 TIMES-TRIBUNE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Gilda’s Club Sustains Extensive Flood Damage

By Michelle Phillips to remove all the debris and is the Gilda’s Club mission,
Times-Tribune building materials that had to and care can range from pup-
MIDDLETON–Puzzle be ripped out. “We’ll be calling pet shows and story time for
pieces and globs of once wet in the hygienic lab to make sure kids, to yoga, education and
paper scatter the grounds at it is safe. Many of our patients support groups for adults. It is
Gilda’s Club in Middleton. are immune-compromised,” completely free to join Gilda’s
Dumpsters overflowing with Stenz commented. Club, which has a network of
furniture, building materials She said that finding North- locations across the country.
and toys line the parking lot, Star seemed serendipitous. She “If patients can manage the
and a battered Christmas tree had been at a conference in distress of cancer treatment,
lays on its side in the muck Indiana when the flooding oc- they have better treatment out-
coated grass. curred and met someone from comes, fewer recurrences, bet-
Inside the cleanup had Gilda’s Club in Detroit, MI ter quality of life and lower cost
begun, starting with the pump- who had flooding three years of care,” Stenz said. “We pride
ing, which amounted to nearly prior. Eventually through a ourselves on being a comfort-
300,000 gallons of floodwa- phone call chain, she was con- ing environment.”
ter, two days after it filled the nected with NorthStar. Stenz added that the children
basement of the cancer respite The company had just fin- are especially upset about the
center. ished a flood restoration project flooding. “One child saw a pup-
“The basement used to be for one of Cricks and Millik- pet floating in a window well
furnished, now it is literally en’s employees whose son had and was very upset because she
gutted,” said Lannia Stenz, Gil- leukemia. “I sat down to eat wanted to save the puppets.”
da’s Club Executive Director. dinner and got a phone call. It For now, area businesses
“This is big,” said Jay was a guy I met in Ohio who
Cricks, who co-owns NorthStar asked me if we wanted to go See GILDA”S, page 6
Michelle Phillips-Times Tribune
Restoration Services, a Wausau to Madison. Then I learned the
based company. “We’ve done project we would be working
some big projects–a fire, a two- on, and thought it was a very
story flood, and this is one of unique coincidence,” Cricks
our biggest.” recalled.
The pumping took a few days “They were here the day
because the ground was satu- after the event (flood),” added
rated. “We have to pump it out Stenz. “Jay said it felt like it
slow or the ground water comes was right.”
back in,” explained Shawn Mil- Restoring the facility is ex-
liken, Cricks partner. tremely important for the pa-
Once the water was gone a tients who rely on it as a safe
crew of 20 NorthStar employ- and inviting place. Offering
ees and 30 volunteers worked emotional care for patients

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Strollin’ Middleton Offers Up Jazz, Art

MIDDLETON–The Greater by Jazz Consortium team mem- businesses hosting artists. idea also aligned perfectly with
Madison Jazz Consortium’s ber Nick Moran, a jazz bassist The 2018 edition of “Strollin’ several of the Consortium’s
Strollin’ series is returning to who has extensive connections Middleton” is the 13th “jazz goals: expanding and diver-
Downtown Middleton on Sept. throughout our local jazz com- stroll” produced by the Consor- sifying the audience for jazz,
7. The jazz mini-fest will fea- munity. Nick always books tium in a series that began four creating a more supportive cli-
Strollin’ Middleton Music Stops
ture performances by 14 bands an array of bands who, collec- years ago at Schenk’s Corners mate for local jazz musicians
presenting six hours of continu- tively, represent the stylistic di- on Madison’s Near East Side. and venues, and cultivating the 5-7 p.m.: BMO Harris Student Stage
ous and stylistically diverse live versity that we have in our local The series has been warmly next generations of jazz fans 7447 University Avenue @ Parmenter Street
music at eight indoor and out- jazz community,” said Howard embraced by each of its host and musicians,” Landsman ex- 5-7:30 p.m.: Middleton Senior Center
door venues. The music spots Landsman, Greater Madison communities, and especially plained. 7448 Hubbard Avenue
will be situated in Middleton’s Jazz Consortium Board Mem- in Middleton where over 1,000 The Jazz Consortium is a • 5 p.m.: Middleton Jazz
“walkable” downtown area east ber. happy music fans attended last nonprofit coalition of local jazz • 6:30 p.m.: Lulu Quintet
and west of Parmenter St. and In addition to music, this September’s Strollin’ event. presenters, educational insti- z6 -9 p.m.: Middleton Public Library
south of University Ave. Now year the Middleton Arts Com- “In early 2014, Consortium tutions, supportive media, and 7425 Hubbard Avenue
in its fourth year, this popular mittee is sponsoring a Pop-Up held a series of ‘town hall’ individuals who work together • 6 p.m.: John Becker, Laurie Lang, and Chris Wagoner
“jazz stroll” series features a Art Walk in collaboration meetings with local jazz musi- to create a more vibrant and • 7 p.m.: Jim Erickson Septet featuring Jan Wheaton
staggered performance sched- with the Strollin’ Middleton cians to get their ideas for ways sustainable local jazz scene. For • p.m.: Paroaria
ule that makes it easy for at- Jazz Festival. The Art Walk to create more fair-paying per- more information visit jazzin- 6:30-9 p.m.: Louisianne’s
tendees to stroll from venue to will highlight local artists dis- formance opportunities, and a madison.org. 7464 Hubbard Avenue
venue. (See performance guide playing and selling their work. “jazz stroll” was one of the top- • 6:30 p.m.: Pianist Johnny Chimes
at right.) Locations will be indicated by rated ideas that emerged from 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Villa Dolce
“The performers are chosen large red balloons outside of the this series of meetings. The 1828 Parmenter Street
• 6:30 PM: Lily Finnegan Trio
7-9 p.m.: Barriques
1901 Cayuga Street
• 7 p.m.: Susan Hofer and Doug Brown
• 8 p.m.: The Goodie Two Shoes
7-8 p.m.: National Mustard Museum
7477 Hubbard Avenue
• 7 p.m.: Executive Tea Set
7:30-11 p.m.: Downtown Middleton Plaza
Hubbard Avenue @ Aurora Street
• 7:30 p.m.: The Basin Street Boys
• 9 p.m.: Gerri DiMaggio and World Unit
• 10 p.m.: Ryan Meisel Quartet
AlsofeaturingpiccoloistTomRyan,whowillbeStrollin’throughout
downtown Middleton during the event.

Man Charged with Felony PF Chang’s Closes

OWI Involving Firearm
OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO

WESTPORT–A Waunakee man was arrested on the evening of

Sept. 1st on felony charges, after citizens called 911 to report an
Middleton Location
MIDDLETON–PF Chang’s was unexpected and caused by
EVERYONE WHO WAS AFFECTED
BY THE STORM LAST WEEK.
We are thankful
intoxicated man acting strangely in the parking lot of a restaurant China Bistro, an Asian themed unseen natural circumstances, for the efforts of
in the town of Westport. restaurant chain has closed its specifically damage from
Dane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to 5360 Westport
the Cross Plains
doors for good in Middleton as flooding caused by the recent
Road just before 7 p.m., and before they arrived, Cody J. Goen, of Sept. 1. rainstorms.”
Fire Department to
38, of Waunakee had left his vehicle and entered the Yahara River. In a letter addressed to Wis- The letter also states that the
safely evacuate the
Deputies and other bystanders were able to coax him back to land consin Workforce Development layoff of 36 employees will be residents of Zander
where he was taken into custody. While searching Goen, it was offices and Middleton Mayor permanent. All employees were Place Apartments
discovered he was wearing an empty leather firearm holster. A fur- Gurdip Brar, and signed by Ken given notice prior to the layoff, in order to ensure their safety. While the
ther search of his vehicle located a fully loaded semi-automatic Bellefeuille, Sr. HR Generalist, though it is unknown when they garage did receive a lot of water, we have
handgun. the restaurant, located at 2237 became aware of the closure.
After being transported to a local hospital for medical clearance, been assured that the building remains
Deming Way blamed flood- There are no bumping rights,
Goen was booked into the Dane County Jail and charged with OWI, ing on the decision. The letter and none of the employees be-
structurally sound and are diligently
4th offense, a felon in possession of a firearm, and resisting arrest. reads, “The facility closing longed to a union.
working to make
here was significant damage to Goen’s 2006 Chevrolet Equinox repairs that will
at the time of his arrest, and Madison Police are investigating his allow residents to
potential involvement in several hit and run crashes that occurred
prior to his contact with deputies.
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Opinion
think, “well these are unskilled allowed business to hire non- after my dad lost his battle to a day off (Labor Day) to recog-

MICHELLE’S jobs with little requirement for

education.” I would argue that
many union jobs, see autowork-
union employees as long as
they joined the union with in
certain time frame. These states
liver cancer, Iowa lost its battle
against Right to Work.
On this Labor Day, I hope
nize the American worker. So,
as we eat hot dogs and apple
pie, washed down by a cold
Musings ers for example, do not require
skill or education to master. I
became known at that time as
“Right to Work” states.
we can all remember those
who fought for the rights of
one, remember it was worker
and unions that helped achieve
would further argue that it is a The reason all of this is im- the worker. Those who wanted these goals, not business own-
skill to deal with hungry, rude portant is because these indus- a 40-hour work week, those ers, not the wealthy, but av-
BY MICHELLE PHILLIPS people, or those looking for the tries are, once again, trying to that expected to have days off erage Americans that banded
“perfect” item at a retail shop. organize workers to unionize, (weekend), those who fought together demanding change.
Right to was “Agency Shop” rules,
which allowed unions to col-
Although there was, in
fact, the Hotel Employees and
but what would that look like
in 2018? Is it even possible
unsafe and unsanitary condi-
tions and those that pushed for
Work lect dues from non-union mem- Restaurant Employees Union, to form new unions or inject

I spent this Labor Day watch-

ing the rain out the window of
bers if they were represented by
the union in bargaining, legal
matters, lobbies, etc. Right to
which was formed in 1891,
the union, for all its potential
members, failed to organize
life into an old one with Right
Work laws or constitutional
provisions on the books in 27
Letters
our house in Iowa and wonder- Work does just that, wipes out the majority of workers, un- states, including Wisconsin?
ing if the roof would collapse at Agency Shop rules. like plumbers, electricians, Before my stepfather (I usu- Referendum Votes Needed
our place in Madison because Why does that matter? It di- etc. It dissolved in 2004, and ally refer to him as my dad) Dear Editor,
we have had a leak in the roof lutes the power of unions, and was combined with the Union died in 2008, he was heavily I am a retired Middleton voter. On Nov. 6, I will vote in sup-
over the foyer. Mother nature in turn the power of the work- of Needletrades, Industrial, involved with the AFSCME port of the MCPASD building referendum–twice. Once for the
had put the kibosh on outdoor ers. Before unions, people were and Textile Employees. It now (American Federal of Federal, $140,000,000 much-needed addition to Middleton High School,
activities, no barbeques, boat- at the mercy of powerful and represents only about 250,000 State, County & Municipal a new elementary school, a cafeteria at Park Elementary School
ing, camping or hiking, with greedy bosses, who reaped the workers. Employees) union. As a union in Cross Plains (the only school in the district without one), and
this seemingly constant precip- benefits of a worker’s labor, A similar fate has befallen the steward and later president, he updates to the Clark Street Community School building, so Early
itation. while keeping the employee retail industry. Formed later, in was often in Washington DC Childhood programs can finally have a home base. And, of course,
So, what does an editor do in poverty. Unions lobbied 1937, the Retail, Wholesale and fighting for the rights of work- I’ll vote yes again for the operational costs.
on her “day off?” Research for better safety, higher wages Department Store Union made ers employed in the govern- And, yes, my property taxes will go up.
Right to Work for this column, and scheduled time off, among inroads from the beginning, ment sector. Why would I do that when I’m on a fixed income?
of course. What prompted the other things. but Montgomery Ward resisted I never really understood the I love kids. And what’s best for them. That’s the bottom line
curiosity, you ask? Clashing Let’s take a look at what and refused to acknowledge the impact he was making on the for me.
columns in the Des Moines has happened in two industries union. In spite of asset seizures, lives those workers until his Always has been.
Register (supporting) and the that have not traditionally been Ward’s held strong in their op- funeral. Countless people came As a former counselor in the district, I’ve seen firsthand how
Washington Post (opposing) union jobs, with a few excep- position and Pres. Harry S. Tru- up and told his family how crowded classrooms and hallways do not make the best learning
the laws, which businesses tions, the food service and re- man ended the seizure in 1945. much his representation and environment. Don’t get me wrong, the quality of our kids’ educa-
owners and corporations have tail business. In 2016, nearly 5 Over the decades the union has willingness to fight for worker tion is outstanding.My two daughters who graduated from MHS in
been trying to push through million people worked in retail merged or been absorbed by a rights had affected them. I had 2014 and 2016 can attest to that. But we’re bursting at the seams
since the Wagner Act was sales with an average wage of variety of other unions but has no idea how hard he fought here, folks.
passed in 1935. just less than $22,000 per year, still failed to unite US workers against Right to Work until As a community we are in the perfect place and time to take the
Right away business, small and as of 2017, 3.65 million en masse. someone told me the story of lead in innovative education and prepare our future citizens for the
and large, were in objection to people worked in food service, Truman also passed the Taft– my dad speaking at their union next decade and beyond. But it’s imperative we pass this building
providing more rights to Amer- their average wage coming in Hartley Act in 1947, which, in hall concerning Iowa’s adop- referendum to support our forward-thinking vision.
ican workers and their ability at just over $20,000 per year. part repealed some of the Wag- tion of the laws. The man said I feel so strongly about this issue that I am chairing the Yes
to organize and lobby for better Since there are very few unions ner Act, including allowing his fiery spirit and tireless edu- Committee 2018. Look for me and other members with our fluo-
working conditions. in these industries, wages and states to choose whether or not cation of employees made them rescent yellow “Yes” t-shirts at upcoming events. We’d love to talk
One of the things that em- benefits have remained low. they outlaw Agency Shop laws really want to rally and fight the to you, answer your questions and help you spread the word about
ployers wanted to eliminate I know what you might and Union Shop laws, which laws. Unfortunately, not long this upcoming vote to your friends and neighbors.
Sincerely, Kathy Nieber-Lathrop, Middleton

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2 T. fresh oregano or 1 tsp.
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1/2 tsp. salt
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Preheat oven to 400º.
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of more than 40 volunteers growth, the Middleton-Cross The MCPASD School Board
silicon mat on a baking sheet.
has organized to support the Plains Area School District is approved an initial resolution

Zucchini
In a medium skillet, heat
Middleton-Cross Plains Area projected to exceed enrollment authorizing general obligation
olive oil over medium heat.
School District’s effort to pass capacity before the 2020-2021 bonds in an amount not to ex-
Add onions, peppers and mush-
a school bond referendum on school year. Several MCPASD ceed $138.9 million. The Board
rooms and saute until onions
Nov. 6. The group, called the schools, including Middleton also approved a resolution au-
There’s a joke in the Mid- ents in a bowl and set aside. are soft. Add tomatoes, garlic,
MCPASD Yes Committee, is High School and West Mid- thorizing the school district
west that goes like this: Don’t With a mixer, beat together oregano, basil, salt and pepper.
chaired by Kathy Nieber-Lath- dleton Elementary, are already budget to exceed the revenue
leave your car unlooked in (fill sugar oil almond milk and va- Simmer on low, uncovered for
rop, a retired District employee. over capacity heading into the limit by $4.8 million for recur-
in the Midwest state of your nilla. Add dry ingredients to the about 20-30 minutes, until liq-
The committee is working 2018-2019 year. ring purposes.
choice) or you’ll come back, mixture. With a spoon stir in uid begins to reduce. Transfer
on plans to help those in the “As both a father of two The total project cost in-
and it will be full of zucchini. zucchini and cranberries, mak- to a large bowl and cool for a
Middleton-Cross Plans Area children in the District and a cludes a new elementary
Here are a couple of recipes ing sure the cranberries aren’t few minutes.
School District understand the taxpayer, I believe the School school adjacent to the Pope
to help you cope with copious stuck together in clumps. Meanwhile, cut zucchini
importance of a “yes” vote Board put forward an excellent Farm Conservancy along with
amounts of the prolific summer Pour the batter into prepared lengthwise and scoop out the
for the referendum. Materials, plan that is fiscally responsible a $100 million renovation and
squash. pan and bake for 60-75 minutes, seed leaving about 1/3 of an
events, mailings, news releases, and meets the needs of our stu- expansion of Middleton High
Vegan Zucchini Craisin Bread or until a toothpick inserted in inch or flesh all the all the way
social media, and a website are dents,” Yes Committee mem- School. Park Elementary in
2 c. all-purpose flour the middle comes out clean. around the zucchini, forming a
examples of the work being ber Luke Fuszard said. Cross Plains will also add a
1 tsp. salt Cool completely before cut- little boat. Place cut side up on
done by volunteers in support Fuszard also served on the cafeteria for its students, who
3/4 tsp. baking soda ting. the baking sheet.
of this effort. Outreach to large MCPASD Facilities Planning had previously been eating their
3/4 tsp. baking powder Serves 8. Add cheeses and bread
employers and all area commu- Commission, which convened meals in the school’s gymna-
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice Stuff Zucchini crumbs to the tomato mixture
nities involved in the vote are for nearly two years and ul- sium. The current Clark Street
1 c. sugar 4 small zucchini and combine well. Scoop into
also important aspects of the timately produced a recom- Community School (CSCS)
1/3 c. sunflower or other light 3 tomatoes, chopped the zucchini boats and cover
campaign. mended referendum proposal will become an Early Child-
vegetable oil 1 small onion, chopped, loosely with foil.
hood Center and CSCS will be
Program Offered for housed in the new high school.
Several area lawmakers have
3 T. almond or other non-dairy
milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. orange pepper, chopped
1/4 c. mushrooms, chopped
3 T. grated parmesan cheese
Bake for 35-40 minutes, until
zucchini is tender, and cheese
has melted. Remove foil and

Alzheimer’s and
endorsed the Yes Committee’s
1 1/2 c. grated zucchini 1/2 c. bread crumbs return to oven for 5-10 more
work, including former US
1/2 c. dried cranberries 1-8 oz. package of fresh mozza- minutes, until cheese lightly
Senator Russ Feingold, current
Preheat oven to 375º. rella pearls browned.
Dementia Caregivers State Representative Dianne
Hesselbein, and Dane County
Supervisors Sharon Corrigan
Grease and flour a 9x5 loaf
pan.
4 garlic cloves, minced or
pressed
Serve immediately.
Serves 4.
MIDDLETON–The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wis- Combine all the dry ingredi- 1 T. olive oil
and Paul Nelson.
consin (ADAW) will host a family caregiver education program in

“Sweeney Todd” Coming to Middleton

Middleton on Sept. 10. “Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Resources and
Support at Each Stage” will be presented at the Middleton Public
Library, 7425 Hubbard Ave, from 5:30-7 p.m. ADAW Family Ed-
ucation programs are held monthly in Dane County. in. When he is unable to exact ton stage. Thomas Kasdorf stars Sweeney’s over-the-top pro-
MIDDLETON–Middleton
Attendees learn information to better understand memory loss, his revenge, Todd develops an as Sweeney Todd, the dark and fessional competition, while
Players Theatre will present
cognitive impairment and dementias, find local resources for sup- unparalleled thirst for blood brooding barber blinded by re- Gavin Waid returns to Middle-
the dark comedy thriller and
port, and learn what to do if concerned about a loved one. These that leaves carnage everywhere venge. Madison area favorite ton as Tobias Ragg, the naive
Tony-award winning musical
programs are offered to provide information to family members, in sight–a turn of events that Meghan Randolph returns to and loyal boy who finds himself
“Sweeney Todd: The Demon
friends or others caring for someone with dementia. ADAW offers drastically improves the luck of Middleton as Mrs. Lovett, the in the care of mass murderers
Barber of Fleet Street,” with
these programs in partnership with the Middleton Public Library. Mrs. Lovett and her pie shop. devious and optimistic pie shop Todd and Lovett.
music and lyrics by Stephen
There is no registration required and no charge to attend. Argued by some as Stephen owner who arguably catalyzes The creative team for this
Sondheim and book by Hugh
The next Middleton Family Education program will be “Com- Sondheim’s most perfect score, the catastrophic events of the production includes Mari Bass
Wheeler. From an adaptation
munications & Emotion in Late Stages” on Nov. 12, from 5:30-7:00 audiences will be enthralled show following Sweeney’s re- (director), Kyle Knox (music
by Christopher Bond, this
p.m. This program provides information on how to communication and appalled by such pieces as turn to London. Dan Jajewski director), Sharon White (cos-
Sondheim masterpiece will
with a person in the late stages of dementia and better understand “The Ballad of Sweeney Todd,” will charm audiences as the tume designer), and Alyssa
play for three performances
any emotions they experience. “The Worst Pies in London,” innocent and lovestruck sailor Krantz (production stage man-
only, Sept. 14-16 at the Mid-
For further details about these programs, please contact ADAW “Johanna,” “Pretty Women,” Anthony. The object of his ager).
dleton Performing Arts Center,
Dementia Outreach Specialist Noreen Greatens at 608-232-3400. and “City on Fire.” Supported affection, the beautiful and de- “Reserved tickets are $25/
2100 Bristol St.
“Sweeney Todd: The Demon by a 35+ piece orchestra com- mure Johanna, is portrayed by adults, $20/seniors and $15/
Madison Man Charged Barber of Fleet Street,” is one
of the darkest musicals ever
prised of the members of the
Middleton Community Orches-
Kirsten Larsen. Rick Henslin
plays Judge Turpin, the ma-
students and can be purchased
online at middletonplayers.com
tra, this production will not dis- nipulative villain who ruined or at the door one hour before
with 4th Offense OWI written. Set against the back-
drop of 19th century London,
the musical grimly narrates
appoint.
Audiences will see new and
Todd’s life many years ago.
Adam Shelton makes his Mid-
each performance. For best
seating online ticket purchases

After Traffic Stop the story of Benjamin Barker,

a Victorian-era barber who re-
turns to London after 15 years
returning talent on the Middle- dleton debut as Adolfo Pirelli, are strongly recommended.

7th Anniversary
MIDDLETON–On Sept. 3, blood, which will be sent to the of unjust exile to take revenge Celebrate Fisher King’s
at 1:49 a.m., an officer with Wisconsin State Crime Labora- against the local politicians
the Middleton Police Depart- tory for analysis. who wronged him. Along the
ment conducted a traffic stop Miller was booked into the way, Barker, now identifying
of a vehicle after learning from Dane County Jail on a felony as Sweeney Todd, encounters Friday-Saturday, Sept. 7 & 8
DOT records that the registered 4th offense OWI and was also the quirky and opportunistic
owner’s driving status was sus- ticketed for operating a vehicle MUSIC • 1/2 PRICE GLASSES • SANGRIA & FROSÉ
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Madison.
The officer noted an odor
alcohol coming from Miller, as
well as other signs of impair-
ment. Miller was asked to per-
form field sobriety tests, but he
refused. He was arrested for 4th
offense operating a motor vehi-
cle while intoxicated (OWI), a
felony. Miller consented to an
evidentiary chemical test of his
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Pumping Continued from page 1

arriving before 8:10 am until is also up the hill from the ease- prioritize.” The Park St. con-
Park Street construction is com- ment and not in danger. struction is not expected to be
plete.” The Sweeney’s are prepared finished until late September.
The hoses gush water near for the stagnation enveloping The mayor takes at least two
the Woodgate and Clovernook the playset to last up to 45 days. walks around the area each day
Roads intersection, partially “It is what it is,” said Lynn to monitor the pumps, level of
flooding Woodgate Rd. as well Sweeney with good humor. the ponds, and assess the gen-
as the aprons of some drive- As for the trails around eral situation. “I want to make
ways. Water flows down the both Stricker’s and Tiede- sure everything is working
storm drain, under Woodgate, man’s Ponds, Brar said, “The fine,” Brar explained, adding,
and out an easement along the city wants them to be open as “We’ll learn from this and think
railroad tracks before continu- quickly as possible. Stricker’s it through, so we don’t get into
ing on its way, ultimately to will open first, when the level this situation again.”
Lake Mendota. Unfortunately, returns to normal. Tiedeman’s One thing is for sure: whether
that area has not been able to must wait for boardwalk re- the construction on Park St. is
handle the amount of water pair.” The western viewing able to be completed by the end
and has backed up, forming a platform and sections of board- of this month, or not, nothing
stagnant pond around the back- walk are afloat on the south and but a boat will be able to nav-
yard playset at John and Lynn east ends of the pond. igate the Gammon Rd. curve
Sweeney’s residence. They are “Once homes are safe (on around Tiedeman’s Pond until
not overly concerned. Tiedeman’s Pond), we will the tug-of-war between the sky
“So many people have it focus on (flooded) Gammon and pump finally causes water,
worse than we do. We don’t Rd., and completing the con- water, everywhere to recede.
have water in our basement,” struction north of the railroad Katherine Perreth-Times Tribune
said John Sweeney. Their home tracks,” Brar said. “We have to Excess water collects in the backyard of Lynn and John Sweeney near Tiedeman’s Pond.

Board Continued from page 1 Public Hearings Set for County Budget
DANE COUNTY–Those in- On Sept. 13, the hearing will voices heard at these open hear- vironmental sustainability as
have resources of which to man- Cheryl Janssen will post the terested in offering input on the address all county departments ings.” an important part of our work
age that process,” Ames said. vacancy online, through the upcoming 2019 Dane County other than the Department of In addition to an overview of to make sure we are putting tax-
Cyra said two of the district’s district’s social media and this Budget are urged to appear at Human Services. That meeting budget requests, Corrigan said payer dollars where they can do
4K partners, Primrose School newspaper. two upcoming public hearings. also begins at 6 p.m. in Room the hearings will also provide the most good,” she said.
and Clubhouse for Kids, sus- The board will appoint The hearing on Sept. 12 201 of the City County Build- a chance for the Dane County Those with disability issues
tained flooding damage. someone to finish the year left will focus on the Department ing. Board to review progress over or child care responsibilities
Primrose will not be able in Yu’s term. The posting must of Human Services budget. Both hearings are designed the past year in two priority may present their comments
to reopen their building until be made at least 14 days from The traditionally well-attended to provide input to the County areas: sustainability and racial immediately following the de-
early October, Cyra said. The the start of the vacancy, Mav- event begins at 6 p.m. in Room Board and County Executive equity. partment overview. Each per-
4K students will be attending roulis said. He suggested the 201 of the City County Build- about the departmental re- Corrigan said the board is son testifying at the hearings
Elm Lawn in the meantime and board could make a selection ing. quests. looking for an update from will be limited to three minutes
Primrose is finding alternate and appointment at its Sept. 24 The Sept. 12 hearing will “One of the great things county officials on the best of remarks.
locations for wrap-around pro- meeting. include County Executive Joe about Dane County government achievements in those key areas Individuals who have ques-
gramming. Clubhouse for Kids Board president Bob Green Parisi, Human Services De- is how residents can help shape during the past year and what tions regarding the hearings
is expected to be open by the agreed the board should add in- partment Director Lynn Green our spending priorities,” said resources department heads can contact the County Board
start of school. terviews and selection of a new and Health & Human Needs County Board Chair Sharon might need in 2019. Office at 608-266-5758 or the
Superintendent George Mav- member to the Sept. 24 agenda. Committee Chair Supervisor Corrigan (District 26, Middle- “This board remains com- Human Services Department at
roulis said the district is going He said interviews and a selec- Jamie Kuhn (District 16, East ton). “I urge anyone interested mitted to racial justice and en- 608-242-6469.
to continue reaching out to staff tion could happen in one night Madison). in local issues to make their
and families to try and help.
“Every day, we hear about
more families or staff mem-
and the board would vote with
a simple majority.
Green said expects there would
Gilda’s Continued from page 2
String of Recent
Westport Thefts
bers who have been affected,” only two or three candidates
Mavroulis said. “We have done and the interviews to take about have offered up space to Gilda’s Club, and Stenz said the flooded
several emails out, call outs, let half an hour. facility will likely be closed until January. The temporary locations
us know how we can help. We Board member Kurt Kar- are housed in nine locations, and the offices in two other spots.
are going to continue to moni-
tor that and do what we can to
support our families and staff
busicky asked if things could
be delayed if something unex-
pected happened. Green said
The basement is in the process of being sanitized and the plumb-
ing, electrical and HVAC will need replaced. There will be a new
sump pump and pit dug and future flood prevention measures ex-
Include Vehicles
WESTPORT–The Dane County Sheriff’s Office is investigating
that have been affected.” there are two meetings previous plored. Stenz said there has always been small amounts of flooding
but hopes new measures will stop them. three thefts in the town of Westport, all of which were reported the
Regarding Yu’s resignation that would allow them to make morning of Aug. 30.
Mavroulis said his assistant changes. The project is expected to be costly, and Stenz said she expects
The first victim located on the 3700 block of CTH M reported
it to be within the parameters of their insurance coverage of $1
two vehicles stolen from his driveway overnight; a 2011 black Jeep
million. The policy has a $100,000 deductible, and Stenz said fund-
Cherokee and a 2008 black Mercedes MI SUV.
raisers will held to cover some of the cost. As of Aug. 31, they The second victim, located in walking distance from the first,
had about $20,000. “We really need donations for the deductible reported that someone broke into one vehicle in their driveway
right now. Five bucks, 20 bucks, any amount matters right now,” and then another inside the garage. Entry was gained to the garage
she said. by way of an unlocked door. A key fob and some cash were taken.
Stenz said she is hoping to get some in kind donations as well to The third case was reported on Trantin Court, where the sus-
offset the cost. In the next few weeks they will know more specif- pect(s) entered the home through a garage door and took a purse
ically the needs. Stenz said updates and calls for volunteers, goods and two key fobs.
and services will be posted on the non-profit’s Facebook page. Anyone with information on these crimes is asked to call the
“It’s all about making progress and moving forward,” she con- Dane County Communications Center non-emergency line at
cluded. 608-255-2345, or the Dane County tip line at 608-284-6900. The
Sheriff’s Office also wants to remind citizens to secure all doors,
including garage doors, as well as all vehicles. As shown in the
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Park Restoration a Large Part of Flood Recovery City Explores Flood

dress other needed repairs. at $5.598 million. Insurance assistance is available,” he said.
By Kevin Murphy
Times-Tribune
Other parks damaged in Aug. may cover some of that total, The city last week reported Control at Pheasant Branch
20-21 flood include: state and federal disaster as- to Dane County that flood dam- By Kevin Murphy
MIDDLETON–Lloyd and • Recently renamed Penni Klein sistance and future appropria- age to Middleton businesses Times-Tribune
Pat Egan’s first glimpse of the Park, on Airport Rd. where the tions from the common council totaled an estimated $31.36 MIDDLETON–While dealing with immediate problems at Pheas-
Pheasant Branch creek just dog park and part of the park- are the other funding sources million and an estimated $3.08 ant Branch Conservancy caused by a record-setting rainfall, the city of
after last month’s flood brought ing are located are closed until under consideration, said Matt million to residences. Middleton is also looking to lessen the blow from future flooding, said
sadness to the long-term repairs can be made. Amundson, Director of Public A call to the Dane County Matt Amundson, Director of Public Lands, Recreation and Forestry.
Friends of Pheasant Branch • A half-mile of asphalt trail in Lands, Recreation and Forestry. Executive’s office about the Pheasant Branch Conservancy, which suffered an estimated $2.5
Conservancy. Woodside Heights Park has an How quick and extensive status of the city’s disaster million in damage to bridges, trails and loss of tree cover, will get a
“We’re in the Conservancy estimated $226,890 cost to re- restoration of flood-damage assistance request was not re- revised comprehensive plan.
every day. We have degrees place. areas are re-opened to the pub- turned before deadline. Dane County’s portion of the Conservancy remains open. However,
in water resource management • Replacing the boardwalk lic depends on available fund- Plans to restore damage to the city’s portion, which lies to the south and between Century Ave.
and we just know it would be and observation platform at ing, said Amundson. Pheasant Branch Conservancy and Pheasant Branch Rd., is currently closed while trails and stream
a long time to fix things,” said Tiedeman Pond has $153,486 “The Common Council and are expected to be completed banks are being restored.
Lloyd Eagan, president of the estimated cost, according to the Finance Committee must next spring, with restoration Pheasant Branch Creek is a major storm water conduit funneling
PBC’s board of directors. the city’s damage assessment make the decision on how we work to begin next summer. rainfall to Lake Mendota but doesn’t function as a wetland due to its
Although not as personally report. respond to this. Some capital Amundson expected most of alignment and type of vegetation through which it flows.
tragic as flooded basements As of August 29, the city projects may be delayed but the work to be done by the end Preliminary plans, subject to public input, call for more storm water
and businesses interrupted by assessed flood-related damage that largely depends on when of 2019. storage by altering the creek’s alignment and adding vegetation that
the flood, the $2.5 million de- slows the rate of water runoff.
to public lands and facilities we know what federal or state
struction to the 160-acre con- Amundson said the proposed changes will be substantial, the
servancy means a lot of hard amount of the Conservancy accessible to the public will remain un-
changed.
work was washed away and
“Even though the plan is for more wetlands, the public access to
more lies ahead, said Eagan.
much of the Conservancy was just the 10-foot-wide trail. So, access
Flood waters from the re- was limited but the trail will be maintained through those areas, al-
cord-setting rainfall damaged though the route may change,” he said.
five pedestrian bridges, felled With many trees removed during the Aug. 20-21 flood, and planned
trees and eroded trails, creek changes to vegetation, the public should enjoy greater visibility and
banks and hillsides. access to the Conservancy, Amundson said.
A fiber conduit that crosses The Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy haven’t weighed in
the Conservancy and is criti- on the flood-damage mitigation ideas Amundson mentioned but they
cal to police communications are fundraising and ready to help with restoration efforts.
is being replaced. The current Donations to the FPBC made by Sept. 30 will be matched dol-
conduit will be utilized until it lar-for-dollar by a $10,000 pledge from an anonymous donor. The
is replaced by Sept. 14. FPBC Board will contribute $5,000 to the fund.
The common council appro- “I know that’s not much compared to the overall need, but it helps
priated $600,000 from contin- with the restoration and educational programs we have,” said Lloyd
gency funds to remove downed Katherine Perreth-Times Tribune Eagan, president of FPBC board of directors.
trees, replace damaged pumps FPBC has experienced increased increase in new memberships,
Damage at Pheasant Branch Conservancy reaches $2.5 million. Scenes like the bridge,
in sewer lift stations and ad- Eagan said. Annual individual memberships begin at $25. Member-
above, are not an uncommon sight at the park. ship and donation information available at: www.pheasantbranch.org.

Bank Continued from page 1

real time. The updated technol- Ave. in Middleton, with a pres- overlooks the entry.
ogy comes with the personal ence closer to the intersection Once inside, the natural light
touch of a friendly bank em- of University Ave. and Deming and modern interiors will con-
ployee to assist with your needs Way. tinue, using color, stone and
and answer questions. Architecturally, the build- wood accents, and contem-
“It would be easier for us to ing’s modern technology will porary furnishings. Key areas
keep doing business as usual, be complemented by natural el- have inlaid wooden ceilings,
but that’s not who we are,” ements throughout the interior stone accent walls, LED cove
explains State Bank of Cross and exterior. Extensive glass, lighting, a tiled fireplace, and
Plains President and CEO Jim stone, and cedar shiplap sid- a coffee nook that continue the
Tubbs. “We want to grow and ing will create clean lines and visual flow.
mature and transform into the texture on the exterior. A can- State Bank of Cross Plains
type of bank that fits the way tilevered roofline draws strong has partnered with Iconica to
our customers do business horizontal banding, giving a provide architect and contract-
with other modern companies. nod to prairie-style architecture. ing services for the new facil-
We’re excited to reinvest in The two-story atrium will ity. Iconica is an integrated
Middleton as our first bank lo- welcome guests and employees design-build firm focused on
cation to offer this new technol- into the building with floor-to- innovative architectural and
ogy and personalized service.” ceiling glass and contemporary engineering solutions delivered
The two-story building will lighting fixtures. Large win- by in-house construction man-
replace the current State Bank dows throughout the building agers.
of Cross Plains branch office on set a light and bright tone for all
the same lot at 8301 University areas. A second-story balcony

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CROSS PLAINS NEWS

Donation Station 35th Annual Hill & Valley Antique
Offers Free Items Auto & Americana Show Sept. 15
to Flood Victims
CROSS PLAINS–Donation Station, a free garage sale for those
CROSS PLAINS– The Vil-
lage of Cross Plains is prepar-
who have been affected by the flood, has been set up in Latitude ing for the 35th Annual Hill
Graphics, 11850 Ludden Dr. and Valley Antique Auto and
The items available range from clothing and furniture to cleaning Americana Show which will
and hygiene products. Donations were made by area residents, and be held on Sept. 15, from 6:45
coordinated by Melissa Murphy, who came up with the idea.
a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Baer Park
Those who did not receive damage are also welcome to take things
from the Donation Station, but are asked to make a donation to a re- Come check out the antique
lief fund. Donors can choose between the State Bank of Cross Plains and classic cars and trucks,
Relief Fund or the Green Family fund at the site. steam and gas engines and
The Donation Station will be open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sun- tractors, and horse drawn vehi-
days 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-7 p.m. during the month of September. cles. The day is a celebration of
Current items needed include cleaning and hygiene supplies. Vol- America’s heritage and history
unteers are also needed. represented through historic

Highway P Road Work displays and demonstrations

of crafts and skills that include
blacksmithing, wagon wheel

Finished in Village making, quilting, spinning and

sauerkraut making.
CROSS PLAINS–This is the final update for the Hwy P paving This unique event presents
project, which was conducted throughout the summer. Final details something of interest to the en-
are being put in place over the next few weeks. tire family, young and old. An
The construction signage and detour routes will be removed and important part of the show is Photo Submitted
CTH P and Baer Street will be fully open to traffic. The remaining the Hill & Valley Tour, which Antique and vintage cars, steams engines, and trucks will roll into Cross Plains on Sept.
work on the village project (striping, sodding, and grass seeding) will departs at 10 a.m. The tour is 15 during the annual Hill and Valley Antique Auto and Americana Show at Baer Park in
be occurring over the next several weeks under normal traffic flow about 22 miles, an hour drive Cross Plains.
conditions. through our many hills and val-
Striping is currently scheduled for this week. Grass work is ex- leys. a.m.-2 p.m. There will also be Model T Club members will be Closest guess wins a door prize.
pected later in September in order to let conditions dry out further, A traditional pancake break- an Arts & Crafts show. on hand to assemble a Model T Questions regarding the
both onsite and at sod farms. Part of the show is a live chassis, adding a simple con- Hill & Valley Antique Auto
fast will be served from 6:45-
Please note that the Dane County portion of work on CTH P north
10:15 a.m. Don’t miss the working telegraphy setup. Tele- structed body. Members of the & Americana Show should be
of the village limits has been postponed for the foreseeable future to
allow their crews to address flood damaged roadways. The county FREE corn-on–the-cob at the graphs were used in railroad crowd can guess how long they directed to John Riley at 608-
scope of work, involving culvert replacements and pavement improve- antique steam engine. Food depots for decades and are now think it will take to put the car 770-5646 or Don Chandler at
ments, will be postponed at least until later in the fall. concessions are from 10:30 a thing of the past. A group of together and have it running. 608-798-3040.

CP Library Offers Variety of Fall Programs

Fall Storytimes 1000 books before Kindergarten begins. Stop in anytime to sign Sept. 12 to accommodate the subsequent Friends of the Library Fall
This fall it’s all about “Colors and Numbers and Shapes, Oh My!” up and get a special keepsake record book and book bag for your Used Book Sale. The coffee is ready at 9 a.m. so arrive early for a
Join us Tuesdays for Wigglers and Gigglers (babies and toddlers) child. For more information, check out our 1000 Books Before little social time before the movie! September’s film is Game Night
and Thursdays for Big Kids Booktime. Both programs begin at 10 Kindergarten webpage: www.rgpl.org/1000-books-kindergarten. starring Jason Bateman. Call 608-798-3881 to sign up.
a.m. This week on Sept. 6, Johanna Gorman-Baer, theater teach- We’ll have a grand Fall Celebration for our finishers and new Photography Exhibit–“My Catharsis”
ing artist from Minneapolis, MN, will present “My Many Colored friends alike, on Oct. 6 from 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m., with a special Lucy Ramírez Cornejo’s exhibit, “My Catharsis”, was inspired by
Days.” For more information please call or check the website: concert by Music Together teacher and singer/songwriter, Corey her experiences while working for her state’s government in Mex-
www.rgpl.org. Hart! Bring in your record books and watch your kids climb the ico. Being subjected to misogyny and sexual harassment, Lucy has
Read to a Dog reading tree! turned a profoundly negative experience into something beautiful.
Chase, our canine reading buddy, joins us on the third Monday, School’s Out Family Film Don’t miss this outstanding exhibit.
Sept. 17 and Oct. 15, of each month from 4-5:30 p.m. This is a CHANGED TO FRIDAY AFTERNOON, Sept. 28 at 1 p.m. To Friends Fall Used Book Sale
great opportunity, particularly for reluctant readers to practice their help with the back to school season, we’ve chosen the movie Mark your calendar for the 2018 Friends Fall Book Sale on Sept.
skills with a happy and appreciative listener. Please call the library “Wonder”, based on the best-selling novel by R.J. Palacio. This 14 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sept. 15 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. There will
if you are interested in reserving a 15-minute session. Check our extremely moving story about a young boy with facial differences be new and gently used books, DVDs, CDs, and puzzles so don’t
website for a story about Chase: www.rgpl.org/kids. will inspire important conversations about bullying and support- miss this opportunity to pick up some bargains and support your
1000 Books Before Kindergarten–Fall Celebration ing fellow classmates with care and kindness. Join us for our first local library. All proceeds fund library programming and special
It’s time to get those record books in and work towards finishing “School’s Out Movie” of the 2018-2019 school year, in our library projects.
“screening room”, fresh popcorn provided. Special Documentary Film Event
Learn About Your Local Radio Station Join director and filmmaker Craig Dudnick for the free screening
Did you know there’s a local radio station serving Black Earth, Ma- of “Alice’s Ordinary People” on Sept. 27 6:30 p.m. The one-hour
zomanie, and Cross Plains? Mike Forkal and Jim Schroeder will be film explores the life and times of Alice Tregay, a fifty plus year
here to talk about the history of WISY 92.5, current programming, Chicago based Civil Rights activist, and the ordinary people who
and possibilities for the future. Join us on Sept. 5 at 6:30 p.m. made extraordinary change for human rights. After the film screen-
Morning Movie Returns ing, Dudnick will share how he came to make the film and answer
Although Morning Movie usually meets at 9:30 a.m. on the sec- questions. Light refreshments will be served. Please call 608-798-
ond Thursday of the month, we are kicking it off on Wednesday, 3881 to register. Although not required, registration is appreciated.
Materials Donations to the Library
WEEKLY The Friends of the Rosemary Garfoot Public Library are asking for
donations of gently used books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, and games

TIP! to be sold at their book sale. Before you pack up your donations,
please call the library or go to our website to get the details about
Another what items we are able to accept.
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Breastfeeding Benefit Stop by the library on Thursday nights, 6-8 p.m., and join other
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CROSS PLAINS NEWS

Scores of Volunteers Come to the Rescue in Cross Plains
By Michelle Phillips The village is now looking
Times-Tribune to create a disaster plan to mo-
CROSS PLAINS–After the bilize volunteers, and a meet-
rain stopped and the water ing Wednesday night will help
began to recede, Cross Plains guide the outline for the plan.
experienced a second flood–a Those expected to attend in-
flood of volunteers. clude organizations, churches
Cross Plains Village Board and individuals. Statz said the
Member Jeanne Statz was or- hope is to bring the communi-
ganizing the volunteer efforts ties of Black Earth, Mazom-
and said she was amazed at the anie and Cross Plains together
number of people that turned in the event of another disaster.
out to help the village that has “The fire department had
a population of less than 5,000. to try to get to a fire in Berry
Much of the town was devas- during all of this. Along with
tated by the flood, and though everything else, a house burned
no official estimates are in, to the ground,” she stated.
Statz said as much as 50 per- Stanz said Melissa Murphy
cent of the village could have has been a tremendous help.
affected. The Cross Plains woman has
“People in town don’t real- organized a free garage sale Photos Submitted
ize the magnitude of it,” she called Donation Station to help
said. flood victims who have lost
Volunteers begam gathering their belongings. (See related
at St. Francis Xavier Catholic story, page 8.)
Church & School on the Friday She said there has been
after the flood and continued to some controversy about how
show up for the next few days. long trash removal is taking.
They went door to door to see “This was an emotional disas-
who needed help. “On Satur- ter. People have to keep seeing
day morning people began to their life on the curb,” ex-
show up at 9 a.m. and we sent plained Statz, who said pickup
them out to those address,” continues in the village.
Stanz explained. Next the village will be
Next Stanz said the village looking toward cleaning up
received a call from St. An- and repairing public spaces.
drew’s Lutheran Church in Statz said the village has put
Middleton. They had 30 vol-
unteers that wanted to come
in a request to Team Rubicon
to come back and help clean
Railroad Works to Restore Washed Out Tracks
to Cross Plains to help with up Zander and Baer Parks. She
cleanup. “They came out and said local boy scouts have of-
were a huge help,” said Statz. fered to help in the parks and
“They got dirty and they were make meals.
in there. “ Statz said the community is
Recent floods washed out
People also distributed food overwhelmed by the outpour-
to the volunteers. Sara Mohr- portions of the railroad
ing of help and concern they
bacher organized her neigh- have received from people,
track between Middle-
bors, who’s homes had also not only in the area, but also ton and Black Earth, and
been flooded, and enlisted the around the state. She said they crews worked to repair
help of her neighbors to pro- village wants to thank all those the damage on Aug. 30.
vide meals. People brought who came out to help. Here a crew prepares to
baked goods, drinks and other As for how the village might spread rock to support
food items to help with the ef- prepare for another flood, Statz the swaying track that re-
fort. Mohrbacher also provided said, “A large amount of rain sembeles a roller coaster
meals for Team Rubicon along came so fast. I don’t know that track more than a train
with the Cross Plains Lion’s there’s anything we could do track. The damaged line
Club and other residents. to prepare for that.” could take up to a month
Team Rubicon, a group of to fully repair.
former military members who Michelle Phillips-Times Tribune
help in disasters, showed up
just in time. “The other vol-

WE WELCOME YOUR QUESTIONS!

unteers were spent, and these
guys came in like a breath of
fresh air,” Statz remembered.
“They came into the commu-
nity willing to help.”

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Young Rembrandts Offers After School Art Classes in MCPASD

By Michelle Phillips skill of drawing,” said Karen there are over 100 franchises coloring, color order and color was a STEAM theme, which Young Rembrandts starts
Times-Tribune Brown, owner of the Young in North America and China. theory. Kids learn to do the encompassed a new drawing on Sept. 17 and Brown said
MIDDLETON–Young art- Rembrandts franchise in Mad- Betty still owns the company foreground first and then fill in representing each letter of the the schools will distribute fli-
ists can express themselves in ison. “There is just nothing else and her children work for her. around it. In addition, the kids acronym, S-Science, T-Tech- ers with information about the
an after-school program of- like it. We really teach children She has a staff that creates the learn art history and sometimes nology, E-Engineering, A-Art classes. She said she can set
fered at elementary schools in how to by break it down line curriculum. a bit of general history. and M-Mathematics. up a payment plan and offers
Middleton, and around Dane by line and object by object. “I wasn’t sure if the art “My favorite part is I love For those who question the as many scholarships as possi-
County, as part of Young That’s how I taught Georgia teachers would be threatened, seeing the kids at the beginning creativity of taking a step by ble. The classes average about
Rembrandts. The class teaches (her 11-year-old daughter), line but I actually have art teachers of class, they are like, ‘No Way! step approach to art, Brown $13 each, and Brown and her
drawing with colored pencil by line.” that ask us to come in. They just We can’t do that,’ when I show said, “If you sent your kid to staff have classes in about 25
and marker, crayons for the Brown started the classes in can’t spend the time on devel- them the pictures, and then music class, you want your schools.
younger kids, and meets once a November 2017 after leaving a oping skills.,” said Brown, who they complete it in one class,” kid to follow a curriculum.” A For more information on
week, immediately after the end job she had held for 15 years. added that the classes also help Brown shared, and added that book she created of the student Young Rembrandts of Greater
of the regular school day. The She has 12 teachers on staff kids outside the Young Rem- she always frames the artwork artwork at the end of last year Madison, visit youngrem-
six-week class is available for and works with art teachers in brandts environment through for the students. supports this idea with multiple brandts.com/greatermadison,
preschool (3 1/2 to five years) the schools. Young Rembrandts changed perspective and be- Brown said she also offered George Washington drawings, or call 888-608-6080
and elementary (five to 12 has been around since the havior. summer workshops that were all very different in accordance
years) students. 1980s and was started in Chi- The students create the five days long for three hours to how the children viewed our
“It is purely focused on the cago, IL, by Betty Fetter. Now drawings step by step and learn every day. One of their projects first president.

Michelle Phillips-Times Tribune

Photos: Left: Karen Brown, owner of the after school art program, Young Rembrandts,
made a book of student drawings from last year’s classes. The book is a great example of
how people can see the same thing very differnetly; Right: Brown holds an copy of a Young
Rembrandts lesson. The program teaches children how to draw line by line. The next ses-
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Sports
Follow Sports Editor Rob Reischel on Twitter at @robreischel • www.MiddletonTimes.com

Bouncing back in a big way

Middleton
hammers
Regents
BY ROB REISCHEL
Times-Tribune
It’s good to be Jason
Pertzborn these days.
Middleton’s co-head foot-
ball coach and offensive coor-
dinator calls the plays each
Friday night. And Pertzborn
has a bevy of options at his
disposal.
Kallion Buckner, who ranks
No. 1 in the Big Eight and No.
12 in the state in rushing, is
the Cardinals’ most impres-
sive running back in years.
Tight ends Max Schlicht and
Jake Klubertanz form a dan-
gerous duo.
Wideouts Sam Close and
Marquez Winters, along
with jack-of-all-trades Kevin
Meicher can all go the distance
every time they touch the ball.
And quarterback Bryce Carey
can beat teams with his arm
Times-Tribune photo by Mary Langenfeld
See FOOTBALL, page 16
Middleton co-coach Jason Pertzborn (left) and quarterback Bryce Carey (right) helped the Cardinals roll past Madison West, 40-0, last Friday.

Five aces
MHS’ girls golfers are on a roll
and Makenzie Hodson carded
BY ROB REISCHEL 88s and Ellie Frisch shot a 96.
Times-Tribune “The golf course was in
Middleton’s girls golf team great shape despite all the rain,”
is currently ranked No. 5 in Halverson said. “This was a
Division 1. great win for us. The girls were
The way the Cardinals have very excited.”
trended this season, though, The Cardinals were just as
they’re still being undervalued. excited after their terrific show-
Middleton won the ‘Crusade ing at Blackwolf Run.
Fore a Cure’ hosted by Madison The event was shortened
Edgewood at Maple Bluff on to nine holes due to rain, but
Aug. 27. Middleton ran away with the
The Cardinals then won team title. The Cardinals shot
the Blackwolf Run Invite last a 168 and bested runner-up
Thursday and cruised to a Big Franklin by 10 shots. Cedarburg
Eight Conference win at the (186), Hartford (186) and
Janesville Parker Triangular. Bayport (189) rounded out the
The ‘Crusade Fore A Cure’ top five at the 14-team tourna-
raises money for the University ment.
of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Meier was fifth individual-
Center and awareness of breast ly with a 41, while Sanderson
cancer and melanoma research. and Frisch tied for sixth at 42.
This year, Middleton raised Milanne Dahmen was eighth
more than $2,100 as a team. with a 43.
“This is always such a great “I was very happy with their
event,” Cardinals coach Becky play here,” Halverson said. “The
Halverson said. “It’s about so highest score anyone on the
much more than the golf. I am team had on a hole was a six,
so proud of them for their efforts which was a big improvement
with this.” for us.”
Halverson was also quite Middleton then shot a 339
proud of how her team played. at the Parker Triangular held
Middleton shot a 358 and at Riverside Golf Course. The
edged Waunakee by one shot Vikings were a distant second at
for the team title. Madison 415, while Madison La Follette
Edgewood was third at 366 and didn’t field a full team.
Milton was fourth at 368. Meier led the way again with
Times-Tribune photo by Mary Langenfeld
Kate Meier led the Cardinals a 77, followed by Hodson (84),
Makenzie Hodson and Middleton’s girls golfers won a pair of invitationals last week. with an 86. Glenna Sanderson Frisch (86) and Dahmen (92).
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 TIMES-TRIBUNE PAGE 13

Boys spikers off to fast start

BY ROB REISCHEL
Times-Tribune
First impressions are often
the most telling.
If that’s the case with
Middleton’s boys’ volleyball
team, then 2018 promises to be
a banner year.
The Cardinals opened their
new season by going 3-0 in
their own quadrangular last
Wednesday.
Middleton defeated
Franklin, 25-20, 25-20, toppled
Sussex Hamilton, 25-17, 25-18
and downed Muskego, 25-21,
25-22.
“It’s always nice to start
the year 3-0,” Middleton
coach Ben White said. “The
goal right now is to improve
every day. State is never won
in September. As I always say,
‘Volleyball is fun in September,
it counts in November.’ Right
now we’ll have some time to
figure it out.”
Eagan Peters-Michaud led
the Cardinals with 20 kills,
seven aces and 12 digs, while
Parker Van Buren had 19 kills
and four blocks. Matt Ballweg
had 48 assists, Dylan Griffith
had 17 digs and Owen Engling
had five blocks.
“Someone asked me what
letter grade I’d give the team
after our performance at the missed 14 serves. team. This match was proba- Van Buren had six kills, how we played this match and firepower we’ll play with this
quad,” White said. “I said a Times-Tribune photo by Mary Langenfeld
solid ‘B.’ And the guys should
be happy with how they played Parker Van Buren and Middleton’s boys volleyball team went 3-0 at its own quadrangular last Wednesday.
and know that we have a lot to
clean up and get better.
“I would consider it a very Van Buren also had a big bly the sloppiest match of the while Peters-Michaud had our seniors stepped up for us,” year,” White said.
good start to the season. I was match with eight kills and one night.” five kills. Owen Engling and White said. • On deck: Middleton
pleased that we improved each error as the Cardinals pre- Middleton then bested Van Buren combined for five Peters-Michaud had 10 is at the New Berlin Invite
match.” vailed. Sussex Hamilton — a sec- blocks. kills and hit .364, while Matt Saturday, which features 16 of
Middleton opened with a “Franklin is a team we have ond-year program that is com- Middleton then defeated a Ballweg added 21 assists and the top teams in the state.
win over Franklin in a match played every year and we enjoy peting at the varsity level for terrific Muskego team that’s senior libero Dylan Griffith had “We’ll get an early feel of
that certainly was sloppy. playing them because they have the first time. ranked No. 3 in the Milwaukee- 12 digs. how we match up with every-
The Cardinals missed 10 a solid team,” White said. “This “They are so much farther area and figures to be in the “We were much more one,” White said.
serves in the match and had year they are senior heavy and along than most second-year top-5 most of the year. balanced in this match and
just one ace. Franklin, though, should be a much-improved programs,” White said. “I was very pleased with showed some of the offensive

Swimmers hold off West 200-yard freestyle and Silvestri

BY ROB REISCHEL MHS was second in the 100-yard
Times-Tribune butterfly. Smith was second
ROUNDUP in the 100-yard freestyle and
Middleton’s girls swimming
Peters was third. Peters added
and diving team — the class of
more Bella Chirafisi was third. a third place finish in the 100-
the Big Eight Conference for
Middleton’s 200-yard free- yard backstroke.
years now — got a stiff test
style relay team of sopho- “The girls knew they needed
last Friday.
more Madelyn Lawn, Smith, to step up in order to secure
Like most other times,
Chirafisi and senior Makenna a win and they did just that,”
though, the Cardinals were up
Licking was first, while senior Cabalka said, referring to the
to the challenge.
Cora Mack, freshman Abbey 100-yard breaststroke. “Our
Middleton edged Madison
Utter, sophomore Sarah Foley breaststrokers and final relay
West, 92-78, in a meet that
and Pierobon Mays was sec- teams dug deep when we need-
could wind up deciding the
ond. ed it most and put up some
conference champion.
The Cardinals’ quartet amazing performances. 
“This was a big test for
of Pierobon Mays, Mack, “That final relay (the 400
us,” Middleton coach Lauren
Chirafisi and Licking also won free) was crazy fast. We hav-
Cabalka said. “Madison West
the 400-yard freestyle relay. en’t been that fast this early
is significantly improved and
“We mixed up our lineup in the season before.  Moving
has a lot more depth than they
quite a bit and allowed girls forward, we’re in a great place
have had in a few years. 
to swim some third and fourth as we head into next week.”
“They have some of the
events, but kept our relays as • Girls tennis: Middleton
state’s top swimmers as well as
strong as possible,” Cabalka rolled over Beloit Memorial,
a rock star freshman class and
said. “We took a chance with 7-0, last Thursday.
we wanted to push the girls to
the 200 free relays by splitting Anja Newcomer notched a
see what they could do against
our fastest eight girls across three-set win at No. 1 singles
a strong West team.”
two relays and ended up going for the Cardinals. Maylynn Hu,
Turns out, the Cardinals did
1-2, which was huge.” Emily Florin and Charlotte Sax
plenty.
Individually, Licking, Lawn also posted straight set wins in
Middleton’s quartet of
and Chirafisi went 1-2-3 in the singles play.
senior Emily Keebler, soph-
200-yard IM, while Pierobon In doubles action,
omore Ally Silvestri, junior
Mays won the 50-yard freestyle Nika Agapov and Annika
Gabriela Pierobon Mays and
and freshman Ella Needham Hellenbrand rolled at No. 1.
junior Berkley Smith won
was third. Keebler was also Olivia Livelli and Peyton Baize
the 200-yard medley. The
first in the 100-yard breast- cruised at No. 2, while Saskia
Cardinals’ foursome of soph-
stroke and senior Sarah Wood Hauser and Ashley Tung
Times-Tribune photo by Mary Langenfeld omore Norah Martin, junior
was third. notched an easy win at No. 3.
Alex Anagnostopoulos, sopho-
Ally Silvestri helped Middleton’s girls swimmers top Madison West last Friday. more Kaitlyn Peters and sopho- Mack was second in the
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Langenfeld

Staying
alive
Cross Plains man-
ager Randy Meinholz
(left), standout Will
Doherty (right) and the
rest of the Businessmen
edged Evansville, 4-3,
in the Final Four round
robin on Sunday.
Cross Plains is now
1-1 in the Final 4, while
Verona is 2-0 and in the
driver’s seat for the title.
If Verona defeats
host Evansville Sunday,
it wins the title outright.
Cross Plains hosts
Cottage Grove at 1 p.m.
If the Businessmen win
and Verona loses, those
two teams will tie for
the round robin title
and will meet in a one-
game playoff for the title
on Sept. 16.

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The Cardinals then top- Middleton bested Kaukauna “Our setters and hitters are
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Many of the state’s top teams 25-7, 25-18. Julia Hylbert led Welti led the Cardinals with have to be patient with them,”
attended the Germantown Middleton with three kills and five kills and a hitting percent- Marcos said. “We have great
Invite last Saturday. a hitting percentage of 0.500. age of 0.333. Frinzi and Welti defenders and when we counter
And Middleton held its own, Rogers had six digs, Roberts led the way with seven digs, attack better we will translate
finishing fifth in the 10-team had seven assists and Evie Flottmeyer had two blocks, and those digs into points.”
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Middleton senior Caleb Easton won the boys’ race at the Verona Invite last Saturday, while Cardinals freshman Lauren Pansegrau was second in the girls’ race.

PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE

Easton wins Verona Invitational

STATE OF
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CIRCUIT COURT
DANE COUNTY
Grove (135), Kenosha Indian Sun Prairie won the team many of them underclassmen, though they’re experienced.
Middleton Trail (177) and Madison La title with just 34 points, while all of them hungry for com- I think Middleton’s girls are
IN THE MATTER OF THE
NAME CHANGE OF:
Follette (181) rounded out the Madison West (94), Madison petition,” Middleton coach going to surprise a few people ISABELLA JULIANA MARILYN
girls finish top five. Memorial (141), Middleton Alexa Richardson said. “The this year.” RAGUNATHAN
By Petitioner: Amy Lyn
Middleton finished with (155) and Monona Grove team atmosphere this year is • On deck: Middleton will
fourth overall 278 points. (165) rounded out the top five. different than my previous be at the Arrowhead Invite
Benning
By Co-Petitioner: Roshan
After Easton’s first place West freshman Genevieve years. The girls seem more Thursday at 6 p.m. James Ragunathan
BY ROB REISCHEL finish, the Cardinals count- Nashold won the girls’ race competitive and focused. Notice and Order for
Times-Tribune ed scores from sophomore in 18:56, while Pansegrau was “There are a lot of girls Name Change Hearing
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Thomas Blumer (55th, 18:25), second in 19:47. running for the sixth and sev- LOOKING FOR HELP AT
Caleb Easton hasn’t missed NOTICE IS GIVEN:
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Ragunathan
WIAA Division 1 state meet fourth overall, highlighted and sophomore Amanda Tung ticing pack running, which is Great coverage plus the To: Isabella Juliana Marilyn
Benning-Ragunathan
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FOOTBALL continued from page 12

and legs. line is just doing a great job,

“We have a lot of playmak- and then (Buckner’s) got that
ers,” Pertzborn said. breakaway speed. Buckner
Never was that more evi- has earned it. He’s the man.
dent than the Cardinals’ 40-0 He’s the man right now.”
rout of Madison West last With the clock running, West
Friday. managed just 14 second half
Middleton scored touch- plays. Middleton, meanwhile,
downs on six of its first seven had many of its reserves into
possessions. Even more the game before the third quar-
impressive, the Cardinals ter was over and cruised home.
found the endzone on six of “The depth we have at
their first 26 plays. every position is just crazy,”
Middleton’s defense was Meicher said. “Everyone com-
lights-out, holding the Regents petes every day in practice and
to just 199 total yards. And it just makes everyone that
one week after a lackluster much better.”
performance in Verona, the The Cardinals will have to
Cardinals were sharp in all be at their best Friday when
three phases. Memorial comes to town at
Middleton improved to 7 p.m.
2-1 in both the Big Eight The Spartans have already
Conference and overall and defeated defending conference
now host league co-lead- champion and 2017 Division
er Madison Memorial (3-0) 1 state runner-up Sun Prairie.
Friday at 7 p.m. West fell to Memorial is averaging 36.7
1-2, 1-2. points per game and has scored
“This was huge,” said at least 32 points in ever game.
Meicher, a standout corner “Because of (Verona), we
who plays a handful of snaps have to win every game,”
each game on offense. “Way Pertzborn said. “But we can
big. Coming into the week, only win one game every
we learned from last week week, so it’s got to be a great
our preparation had to change, week or practice and the focus
obviously. We were really has to be on us every week.
focused and each day we real- That’s what I told them (last)
ly came in and competed.” week. It’s about us getting
Carey, who threw for two better. We need to turn the
touchdowns and ran for a Times-Tribune photo by Mary Langenfeld page and get better. That’s all
third, agreed. we can do. That’s all we can
“I was very happy,” Carey Middleton defensive coordinator Tom Cabalka loved what he saw from his unit during the Cardinals’ 40-0 win over Madison control.
said. “We were a lot more West last Friday. “Memorial’s a great team
focused in practice after last and it should be a great game.
week’s loss. That was kind of get them all touches. It’s not spaces that are really small. I just don’t see how guys can “I just knew we had a mis- But this is why you play, to be
an eye-opener.” easy.” So he does a great job and his stay with him to man-to-man, match with Max being 6-7,” in games like this. It’s going to
Middleton had plenty of Perhaps, but Pertzborn and cutbacks are a real problem. so you’ve got to take those Carey said. “I just rolled out be a lot of fun.”
motivation for this game. the Cardinals’ offense made it He keeps getting better each shots every now and again.” a little bit and waited until he
Not only had the Cardinals look easy. week.” When Middleton got the finished his route and found Aug. 31
On Middleton’s first offen- Two series later, Middleton ball back, Carey ran a read-op- him.” Middleton 40, Madison West 0
lost to Verona one week Middleton ..................... 7 26 7 0 — 40
earlier, West also defeated sive play of the night, Buckner put together an eight-play, tion play with Meicher on his On the flip side, the Madison West .................. 0 0 0 0 — 0
Middleton in the second round exploded for a 47-yard touch- 52-yard scoring drive. Buckner hip. Carey kept the ball and Cardinals held West to 117 MID — Buckner 47 run (Pertzborn
down run off left tackle to give had the first 46 yards on the exploded for a 40-yard touch- total yards in the first half. The kick)
of the 2017 playoffs. The MID — Close 6 pass from Carey
Cardinals proceeded to take the Cardinals a quick 7-0 lead. ground, then Carey hit Close down that gave the Cardinals Regents ran for 84 yards on (kick failed)
any lingering frustrations out That was the start of a night on a 6-yard touchdown to give a 26-0 lead. 25 carries (3.4) and completed MID — Winters 29 run (run failed)
on the Regents. that saw Buckner run for 166 the Cardinals 13-0 lead. “I was actually quite sur- just 2-of-9 passes for 33 yards. MID — Carey 40 run (Pertzborn
kick)
Middleton ran just 22 offen- yards on just 13 carries (12.8) On Middleton’s next series, prised because we ran that a “Coming in, we knew that MID — Schlicht 8 pass from Carey
sive plays in the first half, and score twice. junior Marquez Winters erupt- lot against Verona and I don’t they were a team like Verona (Pertzborn kick)
and amazingly, scored five “He’s looked really good,” ed for a 29-yard touchdown think I gave it once to Kevin,” that could spread the ball MID — Buckner, 6, run (Pertzborn
kick)
touchdowns in that time. The Pertzborn said of Buckner. run on a perfectly executed Carey said. “But once I kept it, around,” Meicher said. “But
Cardinals also found the end- “(Offensive line) Coach (Joe) reverse to make it 19-0. I had a lot of room.” our front seven really got into TEAM STATISTICS
zone on five of their six first Poehls said this summer that “Marquez is probably the Middleton then put together the scouting report and into First downs — MID 17, MW 14.
Rushing (Att.-Yds.) — MID 32-308,
half possessions and cruised to in his time here, Kallion was fastest guy on the team,” its longest drive of the night the film and we shut them MW 33-145. Passing yards — MID 67,
a 33-0 lead at the break. the best zone runner he’d seen. Pertzborn said. “You don’t — an 8-play, 82-yard march down.” MW 54. Passes (Comp.-Att.-Int.) —
“The big plays were huge “And that zone is patience know it because he’s a long — just before halftime. Carey Middleton needed just four MID 7-12-0, MW 3-15-1. Fumbles-lost
— MID 0-0, MW 1-1. Penalties-yards
on the offensive side of the and vision. Kallion has really strider and it doesn’t look like hit Klubertanz for gains of 13 plays and 1:17 to cover 61 — MID 3-30, MW 5-35.
ball,” Pertzborn said. “As good patience and he does he’s running really fast. But and 10, found Close for 31 yards on its first possession
you’re seeing, we’re trying to such a good job of fitting in he’s going really fast and the yards and capped the drive of the second half. Buckner INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
Rushing: MID, Buckner 13-166.
way we’ve been playing, we with a 9-yard touchdown pass ripped off a 41-yard run off of
MW, Gutknecht 14-81. Passing: MID,
get a lot of man to man. And to the 6-foot-7 Schlicht. right tackle, then he hammered Carey 7-11-0-81. MW, Gutknecht 3-15-
VILLAGE OF CROSS PLAINS in from 6 yards out to give the 1-54. Receiving: MID, Close 2-37. MW,
NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK Jones 2-31.
TOWN OF CROSS PLAINS Cardinals a 40-0 lead and start
Pursuant to Sec. 70.45 of Wis. Statutes the Village of Cross
The Board of Supervisors of the Town of Cross Plains will hold a running clock.
NEED TO SELL
Plains 2018 assessment roll will be open for examination begin-
a closed session meeting on personnel issues at 7:00 pm per- “He’s having an unbeliev-
ning September 10, 2018. The Village Assessor has completed
his review of all real and personal properties in the Village of formance evaluation data of any public employee over which the able year,” Pertzborn said of OR BUY?
Cross Plains for tax year 2018. governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility Buckner. “And those guys up Do it ALL in the
under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c). front, he’s not getting touched
“OPEN BOOK” provides an opportunity for the citizens to
The Board of Supervisors of the Town of Cross Plains will hold Classifieds!!
review and compare assessment values on all Village of Cross until the second level. Our
Plains properties. Beginning on Monday, September 10th, 2018, an open session meeting specifically for citizens to ask questions
the Assessment Roll will be available for inspection by the public regarding road work care of the Board and/or Patrolman on
during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM Monday, September 10, 2018 at 7:15 p.m. at the Community PUBLIC NOTICE
to 4:00 PM at the following location: Center, 3734 County Road P, Cross Plains. This is a public notice pursuant to Section 283.55 (1) (dm) of
Cross Plains Village Hall The Board of Supervisors of the Town of Cross Plains will hold the Wisconsin State Statues, in accordance with reporting
2417 Brewery Road their regular monthly meeting on Monday, September 10, 2018 at requirements for Sanitary Sewer Overflow from the Department
Cross Plains, WI 53528 7:30 p.m. in the Community Center, 3734 County Road P. of Natural Resources.
The Village’s contractual assessor Associated Appraisal AGENDA: On August 20, 2018 at approximately 8:00 pm, due to the high
Consultants, Inc will be available by appointment during the peri- 1) Approval of the Minutes of the August 13, 2018 Town volume of rain experienced locally in Cross Plains, the Sanitary
od of Open Book and can be contacted at 920-749-1995. Open Board Meeting Sewer Collection System was overloaded. The Wastewater
Book is schedule for September 24, 2018 beginning at 2:00 PM 2) Review of Financial Report for and Action on Payment of Treatment Plant did not have pumping capacity to handle the vol-
to 6:00 PM for scheduled appointments and walk-ins at the Bills ume of stormwater entering the Sanitary Sewer Collection
Village Hall (2417 Brewery Road). 3) Chair / Clerk Announcements System. As a result the Sanitary Sewer Collection System sur-
Property Owners may contact the assessor in advance. The 4) Public participation for three minutes on any item charged to an elevation that caused the raw wastewater mixed
assessor may be reached at: 5) Discussion/Action on possible appointment to seat for with stormwater to flow out the top of manholes located along
Associated Appraisal Consultants, Inc. Supervisor #1 position in interim until election. Park St and Main St west of East St in the Village of Cross
Phone: (920) 749-1995 6) Action/Discussion of County Blanket Rezone of Plains. Due to the flooded conditions of the Black Earth Creek
Fax: (920) 731-4158 Properties corridor it is impossible to estimate the actual volume of raw
Email: [email protected] 7) Discussion on 2019 budget items. wastewater that escaped to the Black Earth Creek.
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Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District, Dane County, that Hearing will be held at the District Administrative Center, 7106
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Budget PuBlication 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18

RequiRed Budget SummaRy FoRmat deBt SeRVice (Fund 30) ACTUAL UNAUDITED PRELIMINARY
ACTUAL BUDGET
middleton-cRoSS PlainS aRea School diStRict 900 000 Beginning Fund Balance $1,482,163 $1,431,109 $1,330,291
900 000 Ending Fund Balance 1,431,109 1,330,291 1,245,291
2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING
geneRal Fund (Fund 10) ACTUAL UNAUDITED PRELIMINARY SOURCES $16,891,649 $7,589,428 $6,234,900
ACTUAL BUDGET 281 000 Long-Term Capital Debt $6,538,800 $7,690,245 $6,319,900
900 000 Beginning Fund Balance $18,567,924 $19,588,701 $20,829,802 282 000 Refinancing $10,403,903 $0 $0
935100 Ending Nonspendable Fund Balance 98,287 196,164 0 TOTAL EXPENDITURES & OTHER
936900 Ending Restricted Fund Balance 0 0 0 FINANCING SOURCES $16,942,703 $7,690,245 $6,319,900
937900 Ending Committed Fund Balance 0 0 0 842 000 INDEBTEDNESS - END OF YEAR $74,825,000 $71,080,000 $67,165,000
938900 Ending Assigned Fund Balance 358,391 302,479 0
939900 Ending Unassigned Fund Balance 19,132,023 20,331,160 0 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
TOTAL ENDING FUND BALANCE caPital PRoJectS Fund (Fund 40) ACTUAL UNAUDITED PRELIMINARY
(930 000) $19,588,701 $20,829,803 $20,829,802 ACTUAL BUDGET
REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 900 000 Beginning Fund Balance $676,697 $675,393 $708,529
100 Operating Transfers - In 0 0 0 900 000 Ending Fund Balance 675,393 708,529 708,529
LOCAL SOURCES TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING
210 Taxes 58,008,324 59,705,228 59,802,586 SOURCES $953,576 $1,044,097 $1,000,000
240 Payment for Services 132,084 109,043 115,500 200 000 Support Services 954,880 1,010,961 1,000,000
260 Non-Capital Sales 277,520 279,233 0 400 000 Non-Program Transactions 0 0 0
270 School Activity Income 313,455 303,559 79,700 TOTAL EXPENDITURES & OTHER
280 Interest on Investments 64,336 128,408 132,151 FINANCING SOURCES $954,880 $1,010,961 $1,000,000
290 Other Revenue - Local Sources 1,239,581 1,305,714 1,004,200
OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITHIN WISCONSIN 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
340 Payment for Services 1,243,097 893,607 743,000 Food SeRVice Fund (Fund 50) ACTUAL UNAUDITED PRELIMINARY
INTERMEDIATE SOURCES ACTUAL BUDGET
STATE SOURCES 900 000 Beginning Fund Balance $442,356 $638,771 $946,654
610 State Aid - Catagorical 491,925 511,983 445,000 900 000 Ending Fund Balance 638,771 946,654 946,654
620 State Aid - General 11,438,596 12,500,297 14,713,575 TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING
630 Special Project Grants 88,549 102,198 88,100 SOURCES $2,201,579 $2,524,685 $2,534,539
650 State Youth Initiative Program 264,083 300,039 300,000 200 000 Support Services 2,005,164 2,216,802 2,534,539
660 DNR Pilot 38,752 38,422 38,000 400 000 Non-Program Transactions 0 0 0
690 Other Revenue - State 2,737,300 4,196,830 5,772,661 TOTAL EXPENDITURES & OTHER
FEDERAL SOURCES FINANCING SOURCES $2,005,164 $2,216,802 $2,534,539
710 Federal Aid - Categorial 36,878 33,938 34,626
730 Special Project Grants 346,310 383,410 422,523 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
750 ECIA - Title I and V 479,642 426,482 256,302 tRuSt Fund (Fund 70) ACTUAL UNAUDITED PRELIMINARY
780 Revenue Department of Health 2,235 40,975 30,000 ACTUAL BUDGET
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 900 000 Beginning Fund Balance $5,638,051 $5,789,858 $6,142,913
860 Compensation - Fixed Assets 875,637 137,636 30,000 900 000 Ending Fund Balance 5,789,858 6,142,913 6,380,006
870 Long-Term Obligations 1,123,647 731,723 981,394 TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING
OTHER REVENUES SOURCES $1,815,464 $1,755,239 $1,657,243
960 Adjustments 6,115 0 0 100 000 Instruction $0 $0 $0
970 Refund of Disbursements 229,888 231,728 195,000 200 000 Support Services 39,688 34,677 44,000
990 Miscellaneous 13,876 25,898 12,000 400 000 Non-Program Transactions 1,623,969 1,367,507 1,376,150
TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING TOTAL EXPENDITURES & OTHER
SOURCES $79,451,831 $82,386,350 $85,196,318 FINANCING SOURCES $1,663,657 $1,402,184 $1,420,150
geneRal Fund (Fund 10)
EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
INSTRUCTION community SeRVice Fund (Fund 80) ACTUAL UNAUDITED PRELIMINARY
110 000 Undifferentiated Curriculum $20,246,609 $20,604,074 $21,547,408 ACTUAL BUDGET
120 000 Regular Curriculum 13,049,628 13,631,630 14,588,163 900 000 Beginning Fund Balance $350,606 $346,836 $347,067
130 000 Vocational Curriculum 2,017,066 2,181,272 2,317,102 900 000 Ending Fund Balance 346,836 347,067 322,267
140 000 Physical Curriculum 2,616,426 2,676,747 2,764,349 TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING
160 000 Co-Curricular Activities 1,004,553 1,023,367 932,655 SOURCES $202,402 $182,776 $164,826
170 000 Special Needs Curriculum 490,633 518,891 431,958 200 000 Support Services 39,057 38,255 40,581
SUPPORT SERVICES 300 000 Community Services 167,114 144,291 149,045
210 000 Pupil Services 2,996,504 3,151,514 3,444,958 TOTAL EXPENDITURES & OTHER
220 000 Instructional Staff Services 4,441,998 4,646,975 5,173,081 FINANCING SOURCES $206,171 $182,545 $189,626
230 000 General Administration 699,716 605,519 685,825
240 000 School Building Administration 3,580,957 3,767,460 3,797,961 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
250 000 Business Administration 10,075,082 10,160,771 10,388,002 PacKage & cooPeRatiVe PRogRam
260 000 Central Services 2,506,161 2,655,931 2,916,985 Fund (Fund 90) ACTUAL UNAUDITED PRELIMINARY
270 000 Insurance & Judgements 606,483 629,218 643,151 ACTUAL BUDGET
280 000 Debt Services 1,157,375 1,115,114 1,096,836 900 000 Beginning Fund Balance $0 $0 $0
290 000 Other Support Services 486,379 503,104 507,600 900 000 Ending Fund Balance $0 $0 $0
NON-PROGRAM TRANSACTIONS TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING
410 000 Interfund Operating Transfers 9,986,753 10,770,062 11,169,133 SOURCES $167,621 $143,014 $177,594
430 000 General Tuition Payments 2,351,662 2,394,511 2,741,151 100 000 Instruction $159,263 $135,413 $168,694
490 000 Other Non-Program Transactions 117,072 109,086 50,000 200 000 Support Services 8,357 7,602 8,900
TOTAL EXPENDITURES & OTHER 400 000 Non-Program Transactions 0 0 0
FINANCING SOURCES $78,431,056 $81,145,249 $85,196,318 TOTAL EXPENDITURES & OTHER
FINANCING SOURCES $167,621 $143,014 $177,594
2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
SPecial PRoJectS Fund (Fund 20) ACTUAL UNAUDITED PRELIMINARY PRoPeRty taX leVy By Fund
ACTUAL BUDGET 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
Fund ACTUAL UNAUDITED PRELIMINARY
900 000 Beginning Fund Balance $926,745 $947,740 $743,245 ACTUAL BUDGET
900 000 Ending Fund Balance 947,740 743,245 743,245 General Fund 10 $57,987,946 $59,692,781 $59,785,586
TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING Debt Service Fund 38 143,356 143,356 143,300
SOURCES $15,194,212 $16,113,329 $16,287,518 Debt Service Fund 39 6,270,476 6,043,523 6,043,000
100 000 Instruction $11,501,689 $11,762,231 $11,683,642 Capital Projects Fund 41 950,000 975,000 1,000,000
200 000 Support Services 3,045,067 3,695,754 3,698,176 Community Service Fund 80 74,235 69,120 74,000
400 000 Non-Program Transactions 626,461 859,839 905,700 TOTAL SCHOOL LEVY $65,426,013 $66,923,780 $67,045,886
TOTAL EXPENDITURES & OTHER
FINANCING SOURCES $15,173,217 $16,317,825 $16,287,518
Publish: 9/6/18
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• PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE

Board Agenda for August 13, 2018 - tract English Teacher at Middleton High School.
Meeting Minutes Jordan Leider, to a 1.0 FTE regular contract
Family and Consumer Science Teacher
MIDDLETON-CROSS PLAINS AREA at Kromrey.
SCHOOL DISTRICT Clayton McCaulley, to a 1.0 FTE regular con-
District Services Center tract Permanent Substitute Teacher at Middleton
7106 South Avenue, Middleton, High School.
Scott Morison, to a 1.0 FTE temporary contract
Wisconsin 2nd and 4th Grade Teacher at Park and Sauk
1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BOE MEET- Trail.
ING AT 7:00 P.M. Carolle Palmer, to a 1.0 FTE regular contract
BishopsBayCommunit
BishopsBayCommunity.com
y.com The regular board meeting of the Middleton- Early Childhood Special Education Teacher at
Cross Plains Area School District Board of Northside.
608.831.5500 Education was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Jennifer Reynolds, to a 1.0 FTE regular con-
President Bob Green. tract Student Services Coordinator at West
Present: President Bob Green, Vice President Middleton and for the Early Childhood Program.
VILLAGE OF CROSS PLAINS Annette Ashley, Clerk Todd Smith, Board Lisa Rust, to a 1.0 FTE regular contract
Members Sean Hyland, Kelly Kalscheur (arrived Elementary Instructional Coach at Elm Lawn and
2417 BREWERY ROAD
at 7:04 p.m.), Kurt Karbusicky, and Paul Kinne. Northside.
CROSS PLAINS, WI 53528 Not Present: Board Treasurer Linda Yu and Ashley Squier, to a 1.0 FTE regular contract
(608) 798-3241 Board Member Anne Bauer Permanent Substitute Teacher at Glacier Creek
BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE Others Present: Superintendent George and Kromrey.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Review for the Mavroulis, Assistant Superintendent Sherri Cyra, Matthew Stone, to a 1.0 FTE regular contract
Village of Cross Plains of Dane County shall hold a meeting on Director of Business Services Lori Ames, Director Special Education Teacher at Middleton High
the 11th day of October, 2018 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at 2417 of Student Services Barb Buffington, Assistant School.
Brewery Rd., Cross Plains, WI. Safety Coordinator Jeanne Butzek, Director of Michal Watson, to a 1.0 FTE regular contract
Please be advised of the following requirements to appear Technology Jim Blodgett, Safety Administrator Bill Library Media Specialist at Glacier Creek.
Looking for a new place before the board of review and procedural requirements pur- Deno, EUA Architect Chris Michaud, Members of Susan Weaver, to a 0.40 FTE regular contract
suant to Wis. Stats. 70.47(2) if appearing before the board: the Middleton Police Department, Cross Plains Social Studies Teacher at Middleton High School.
to hang your hat? 1. No person will be allowed to appear before the board of Police Department and Dane County Sheriffs
Department, Director of Communications Perry
Hayley Wentela, to a 1.0 FTE regular contract
review, to testify to the board by telephone, or to contest the Special Education Teacher at Glacier Creek.
amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the per- Hibner, and Findorff Communications Christin CORRECTION: Markie Hornung was incorrect-
Mlsna ly reported on the agenda today, August 13. Her
Check out the son has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of
the assessor to view the property. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES contract will not be until the end of the 2018-2019
2. After the first meeting of the board of review and before the MOVED by Karbusicky SECONDED by Ashley school year. It will end on or about March 5, 2019.
classifieds - you might board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear to approve the Regular Minutes of July 16, 2018. iv. Approval of Retirements
before the board of review may contact or provide information to Motion carried unanimously, 6-0. There were no retirements to approve.
find just the place! a member of the board about the person’s objection, except at a 3. COMMUNICATIONS
a. Citizen Comments - None
c. District Consent Items
session of the board. 6. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION/DISCUSSION
3. The board of review may not hear an objection to the b. Correspondence/Board Communication a. Safety Update
amount or valuation of property unless, at least 48 hours before George Mavroulis and Bob Green attended a Barb Buffington began the presentation on the
the board’s first scheduled meeting, the objector provides to the presentation by WASDA regarding board and district school safety efforts. She introduced the
board’s clerk written or oral notice of an intent to file an objection, superintendent relations. group whose has been working on school safety.
except that upon a showing of good cause and the submission of c. Legislative Barb briefly reviewed some of the safety training
AGRICULTURAL/ a written objection, the board shall waive that requirement during i. Meeting Review we have for staff in the district. Jeanne Butzek
FARMINGSERVICES the first 2 hours of the board’s first scheduled meeting, and the Paul Kinne reported that the board recently shared information on the FEMA courses for the
Looking for hunting land to lease. board may waive that requirement up to the end of the 5th day of received a proposed resolution regarding funding administrative level, the annual training through
Marathon, Shawano, Waupaca, the session or up to the end of the final day of the session if the for special education. The Legislative Committee table tops, and the great collaboration the district
Portage, Wood, Juneau, Adams, session is less than 5 days with proof of extraordinary circum- considered the resolution, supports the idea, but has with all the surrounding emergency providers.
Marquette, & Waushara county stances for failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement and decided not to bring the resolution to the board for Jim Blodgett reviewed the technology planning as
area. Minimum 100 acres. failure to appear before the board of review during the first 2 approval. it relates to safety in the district. Bill Deno spoke
Please call 715-904-0182, Tom. hours of the first scheduled meeting. 4. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT about the safety grants that the district has
(CNOW) 4. Objections to the amount or valuation of property shall first a. Upcoming Events and Updates applied for. Chris Michaud, EUA architect, shared
be made in writing and filed with the clerk of the board of review George Mavroulis reported on the following his experience on a national level with school
FOR SALE- MISCELLANEOUS updates and events:
within the first 2 hours of the board’s first scheduled meeting, design and safety. Chief Foulk provided an
SAWMILLS from only $4397.00- Board members received a pen from the district overview of the purpose of the School Resource
except that, upon evidence of extraordinary circumstances, the
MAKE & SAVE MONEY with Wellness Committee
board may waive that requirement up to the end of the 5th day of Officer. Several board members asked questions
your own bandmill- Cut lumber Received a Highway P construction update
the session or up to the end of the final day of the session if the of the group.
any dimension. In stock ready to Administration will have their second meeting
session is less than 5 days. The board may require objections to b. Discuss Communication Plan for the
ship! FREE Info/DVD: www. with MG&E regarding solar use
the amount or valuation of property to be submitted on forms Referendum
NorwoodSawmills.com 800 567- Elementary building visioning team kicks off on
approved by the Department of Revenue, and the board shall Perry Hibner and Christin Mlsna reviewed the
0404 Ext.300N (CNOW) August 21
require that any forms include stated valuations of the property in current Referendum Communications planning.
MISCELLANEOUS question. Persons who own land and improvements to that land New teacher lunch is August 22 at KMS and Tonight’s topics included: print examples
Sleep Apnea Patients - If you may object to the aggregate valuation of that land and improve- board is invited to attend (newsletters, Back-to-School flyer, etc.), display
have Medicare coverage, call ments to that land, but no person who owns land and improve- Good Neighborfest Parade is August 26 boards, calendar of events, open houses, a draft
Verus Healthcare to qualify for ments to that land may object only to the valuation of that land or Elver Park BBQ on August 21 of the community presentation, and key messag-
CPAP supplies for little or no only to the valuation of improvements to that land. No person District data retreat on Friday, August 17 ing. The board offered some feedback on the draft
cost in minutes. Home Delivery, may be allowed in any action or proceedings to question the Board will receive district laptops on August 27 presentation and asked questions.
Healthy Sleep Guide and More - amount or valuation of property unless the written objection has at 6:30 p.m. c. Enrollment Update
FREE! Our customer care been filed and that person in good faith presented evidence to 5. CONSENT AGENDA Sherri Cyra distributed and updated enrollment
agents await your call. 1-888- the board in support of the objections and made full disclosure MOVED by Hyland SECONDED by Kalscheur due to the 23 student enrollment increase since
330-5987 (CNOW) before the board, under oath, of all of that person’s property to approve the following items on the consent the board packet was posted. The district added a
DISH TV $59.99 For 190 liable to assessment in the district and the value of that property. agenda: 5.a.1. Approval of Bills Payable, 5.b.1 section at Sunset Ridge and are monitoring sev-
Channels $14.95 High Speed The requirement that objections be in writing may be waived by Approval of Resignations (addendum), and 5.b.3. eral other large class sizes. Sherri stated that this
Internet. Free Installation, Smart express action of the board. Approval of Staff Appointments (addendum). is the largest kindergarten class in district history.
HD DVR Included, Free Voice 5. When appearing before the board of review, the objecting Motion carried unanimously, 7-0. Sherri reviewed the enrollment trends and shared
Remote. Some restrictions person shall specify in writing the person’s estimate of the value a. Administrative/Business Services that the district has already passed projections.
apply. Call 1-855-997-5088 of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the i. Approval of Bills Payable d. Board Member Participation in Annual
(CNOW) person’s objection and specify the information that the person The check list totaling $3,211,469.16 was Meeting Presentation
used to arrive at that estimate. approved under consent agenda. (Exhibit A) After some discussion, the board stated that
DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK ii. Approval of Treasurer’s Report
OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR 6. No person may appear before the board of review, testify to Linda Yu will present the budget report at the
the board by telephone, or object to a valuation if that valuation There was no Treasurer’s Report to approve. Annual Meeting.
THE BLIND. Free 3 Day b. Employee Services - Certified Staff
Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free was made by the assessor or the objector using the income 7. ITEMS FOR ACTION
method of valuation, unless no later than 7 days before the first i. Approval of Resignations a. Approve Annual Meeting Agenda and
Towing, All Paperwork Taken The board approved under consent agenda the
Care Of. CALL 1-855-711-0379 meeting of the board of review the person supplies the assessor Resolutions
with all the information about income and expenses, as specified following resignations: MOVED by Smith SECONDED by Hyland to
(CNOW) Jeremy Bulman, Social Worker at Elm Lawn
in the assessor’s manual under s. 73.03 (2a), Wis. stats., that the approve the Annual Meeting Agenda and
DONATE YOUR CAR FOR Kimberly Stieber-White, Library Media Specialist Resolutions. Motion carried unanimously, 7-0.
assessor requests. The Village of Cross Plains has an ordinance
BREAST CANCER! Help United at Glacier Creek
for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses b. Approval of 2018-19 DPI Student Nutrition
Breast Foundation education, Rachel Wimer, Math Interventionist at Glacier
that is provided to the assessor under this paragraph that pro- Contract
prevention, & support programs. Creek
vides exceptions for persons using information in the discharge MOVED by Karbusicky SECONDED by Ashley
FAST FREE PICKUP - 24 HR ii. Approval of Leaves of Absence
of duties imposed by law or the duties of their officer or by order to approve the 2018-19 DPI Student Nutrition
RESPONSE - TAX DEDUCTION There were no leaves of absence to approve.
of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, Contract. Motion carried unanimously, 7-0.
1-855-978-3582 (CNOW) iii. Approval of Staff Appointments
unless a court determines before the first meeting of the board of (Exhibit B)
A PLACE FOR MOM. The review that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection The board approved under consent agenda the c. Appointment of Legislative Committee
nation’s largest senior living and copying under s. 19.35 (1), Wis. Stats. following staff appointments: Members
referral service. Contact our 7. No person may appear before the board of review, testify to Chris Conohan, to a 1.0 FTE regular contract MOVED by Hyland SECONDED by Kalscheur
trusted, local experts today! Our the board by telephone, or contest the amount of any assess- Math Interventionist at Glacier Creek. to appoint Anne Bauer, Todd Smith, Paul Kinne
service is FREE/no obligation. ment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Jaclyn Fallin, to a 0.80 FTE regular contract and Kurt Karbusicky to the Legislative Committee.
CALL 1-855-385-8739 (CNOW) board, or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the French Teacher and to a 0.20 FTE Advanced Motion carried unanimously, 7-0.
All Things Basementy! objection is allowed under s.70.47 (3) (a), Wis. stats., that person Learning Specialist at Kromrey. d. Approval of Godfrey & Kahn Payment
Basement Systems Inc. Call us provides to the clerk of the board of review notice as to whether Denise Hanson, to a 1.0 FTE regular contract MOVED by Kinne SECONDED by Ashley to
for all of your basement needs! the person will ask for the removal of a member of the board of Coordinator of Intervention and Assessment at approve the Godfrey & Kahn payment. Motion
Waterproofing, Finishing, review and, if so, which member, and provides a reasonable esti- Middleton High School carried unanimously, 6-0 with Smith abstaining
Structural Repairs, Humidity and mate of the length of time the hearing will take. Markie Hornung, to a 1.0 FTE temporary con- from the vote.
Mold Control. FREE 8. The Board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or dis- tract 2nd and 4th Grade Teacher at Park and West 8. NEXT MEETING DATES AND ADJOURN-
ESTIMATES! Call 1-855-781- abled persons who present to the Board a letter from a physician, Middleton. MENT
4387 (CNOW) surgeon or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. No Jennifer Kenyon, to a 1.0 FTE regular contract MOVED by Smith SECONDED by Karbusicky
WANTED TO BUY OR TRADE other persons may testify by telephone. Special Education Teacher at Sunset Ridge. to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:35 p.m. Motion
Notice is hereby given this 6th day of September, 2018. Kelly Kliefoth, to a 1.0 FTE regular contract carried unanimously, 7-0.
FREON R12 WANTED: 6th Grade Social Studies and Literacy Teacher at
CERTIFIED BUYER will PAY Caitlin Stene a. Future Meeting Dates
Administrator/Clerk Glacier Creek. b. Potential Board Agenda Items
CA$H for R12 cylinders or cases Emily LaFlash, to a 0.80 FTE regular contract
of cans. (312) 291-9169; www. Cheryl Janssen, Board Secretary
Publish: 9/6/18 WNAXLP Spanish Teacher at Kromrey. Publish: 9/6/18 WNAXLP
refrigerantfinders.com (CNOW) Deanna Lambert, to a 1.0 FTE temporary con-
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produced to acceptable standards by performing line checks, simple lab tests on product
given by publication as a Class 3 samples and related administrative tasks.
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ing in the Times Tribune a news- Smoke Room Operator (3rd shift) - responsible for loading and unloading racks of
paper published in Dane County, cheese in automated smoke rooms in addition to cleaning the smoke rooms and associated • Maintaining a successful preventative maintenance program
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offer a $500 signing bonus, attendance bonus, shift premium of up to a $1.50/hr and a
/s/ Richard G. Niess competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Apply in person, or email HR to A post-offer job specific physical screen and drug and alcohol test is required.
request an application or to submit your resume.
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Dairyfood USA, Inc. Qualifications include Diesel technician education/experience, CDL license
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2819 County Road F, Blue Mounds, WI 53517
(Corner of 18/151 & County Rd F) to drive a bus when needed, Accurate record keeping, and adhering to
Publish: 8/23/18, 8/30/18, 9/6/18 608-437-5598 safety requirements. Interested candidates should please apply via WECAN:
[email protected] • www.dairyfoodusa.com
WNAXLP Equal Opportunity Employer. https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/ or contact Cynthia at 608-437-7034.
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We work hard to uphold our reputation for • Most drivers work 1-1.5 hours in the morning and 1-1.5 hours in the afternoon;
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benefits package offered. Walk-in interviews will take place on August 31st from 7:00-9:00 am. Please call 608-437-7035 to schedule an interview.

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