VOL. 127, NO. 13 THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019 MIDDLETONTIMES.COM SINGLE COPY PRICE: $1.25 Renewal with Fire Bill Chang Named Cross Plains Village Administrator By Rob Westerlund overseeing the day to day ad- Times-Tribune ministrative tasks necessary for CROSS PLAINS–The Cross city operations through the im- Plains Village Board voted on plementation of policies crafted March 21, to hire Bill Chang, by the common council and util- the current City Administrator ity commission. He prepared the of Arcadia, as city budget with the new village assistance from administra- all city depart- tor and clerk. ment heads, di- Chang will be rected internal replacing Cait- city operations lin Stene who and external had previously relations, heard served as ad- concerns and ministrator/ requests from treasurer/clerk the community, from Oct. 2016- and advised the Jan. 2019. Mike mayor, common Axon, who has Bill Chang council, and been acting as other boards and the interim administrator/clerk, commissions. will return to his role as director In Chang’s new role in Cross Michelle Phillips-Times Tribune of Parks and Recreation. Plains, he will have many re- Chang’s, who was city ad- sponsibilities, including direct- Mike Healy of Adaptive Restoration watches the flames as he burns off a field near the bike trail at Parview Rd. and ministrator of Arcadia since See Chang, page 14 Fairway Pl. on March 22. Prescribed burns help to renew the land and allow desirable plants to grow. Feb. 2015, was responsible for School Board Approves Public Comments Collected District Solar Agreement for CHC Tranmission Line By Michelle Phillips worries is health concerns over he stated. By Cameron Bren be the largest solar array in the Mavroulis said. Times-Tribune Times-Tribune the high voltage lines in which The landscape and ecosys- state. At least for a little while, A model of potential energy MIDDLETON–Dozens of some studies have shown to af- tem of the unique Driftless Area MIDDLETON–The Middle- before Madison moves ahead savings presented to the board citizens from around the Drift- fect brain development in chil- were touched upon again and ton-Cross Plains school board with a similar project and Dane estimates the agreement will less Area, as well as those dren or cause leukemia. Though again. Mary Sprague told the approved an agreement with the County Regional Airport. save the district about $28,000 across the southwest section of the National Cancer Institute has crowd that everything would City of Middleton and Madison School district superintendent annually over the 30-year the state, came out to give public decried the claims that electro- be threatened by the line and Gas and Electric (MGE) for a George Mavroulis said the dis- agreement. comments on the Federal Draft magnetic field (EMF) emissions said Military Road Trail would long-term subscription to the trict was approached by MGE “As you can see there are Environmental Impact State- are harmful. be “horribly scarred” by the community solar project being Scott Schmitt and asked to be significant energy savings but ment (EIS) for the Cardinal Frank Sandner expressed construction of the power lines installed at Morey Field Mu- part of the project. even more importantly what is Hickory Creek (CHC) transmis- concern over the lines proxim- and surrounding area would see nicipal Airport. “This is a project we are ex- does for the environment and sion line posed by American ity to schools and children ex- reduce revenue from recreation. As part of the effort to reach tremely excited to be a part of,” reducing our footprint and uti- Transmission Company (ATC). posed to EMFs. “There are four “We have to protect the thou- 100 percent renewable energy Mavroulis said. “We were in- lizing green energy in a really The line would run 120 miles schools that I know of that are sands like me that have donated use by city government by the vited to be a part of this project creative way,” Mavroulis said. from Dubuque, IA to the Town affected by this project. In the millions of volunteer hours,” she year 2040, the city partnered and it is very unique, very few Mavroulis touted one of the of Middleton in western Dane written information I submitted, added. with OneEnergyRenewables like it in the United States.” major benefits of the agreement County. I cited a list of studies that say Representatives for RUS and MGE to create what will Mavroulis said the district’s being that the district won’t The meeting, held on March there is evidence that developing and SWCA, the environmental legal counsel worked with have to deal with maintenance 20 at the Marriott Madison West brains in and electromagnetic consulting firm conducting the MGE’s and the city’s legal or investing in equipment. in Middleton, offered a chance field poses a danger.” He told meetings, refused to answer counsel to develop the agree- “We have no capital costs, for people to state their concerns the crowd. questions of the crowd and re- ment. basically Scott came to us and or support for the line and was “I live in Barneveld school minded it was for comments “It was a very collaborative ef- said ‘how would you like to be conducted by the USDA Rural district where we recently only. They would not answer fort to reach this agreement,” a part of this,’ and your energy Utilities Service (RUS). Not a passed a referendum taxing the Times-Tribune’s questions bills will drop,” Mavroulis said. single person spoke in support ourselves substantially for im- after the event, and at press time, Table of Contents “We said what is the catch and of the line, and when asked by provements to our school. Work emails to the agency went unan- Local 1-3, 12 there really wasn’t any.” one of the commenters for a is in progress on those improve- swered. Board member Sean Hyland show of hands as to who sup- ments. Now we learn our kids The preferred line is one of how the rate structures would ported the line, not one hand will be going to school near and seven options for the project. Opinion 4 be impacted at each building. went up. unnecessary, 345kV power line. The other options include five Schmitt said the agreement This was the sixth and final That’s seven hours a day for six additional routes through Wis- Lifestyles 5 would emulate having solar meeting conducted by RUS, years,” he continued. consin, and the seventh option panels at each of the school dis- which included two in Iowa. Dr. Another concern that re- is no action, which means not trict buildings. He said a por- Gloria Belkin, who spoke out sounded with the crowd was building the line at all. The lat- Election 6-10 tion of the solar array would be against the power lines attended property values. Multiple indi- ter of which seems to be the pre- designated to the district and as all of the meetings and said that viduals took to the podium and ferred action of most. County 11 long as it is generating energy the reception was about the same told of how their property values Copies of the EIS can be that would reduce the cost at at each location. She added that would decline if the line runs downloaded at cardinal-hicko- each building. there were accusations against through or near their property. rycreek.com. Written comments Cross Plains 13-14 Schmitt said once the agree- ATC at a meeting in Peosta, IA, One person said the reduction in are due by April 1 and can be ment was approved by the city claiming they had been lied to value would be 15-40 percent. submitted at comments@cardi- Sports 15-22 council it would be submitted an elderly woman to get her to Dan Bower of Mt. Horeb said nalhickorycreekeis.us. Mailed to the state’s Public Service turn over land for the project. the preferred line runs 150 ft. letters must be postmarked no Commission (PSC) for ap- About 20 people gave com- from his house and he has been later than April 1, and sent to: Legals 18-24 proval. The council approved ments, each to last no more than told his property value would SWCA Environmental Consul- the agreement unanimously five minutes, and cited a range drop by 40 percent. “That is just tants, ATTN: Cardinal Hickory Help Wanted 23-24 and is scheduled for review by of concerns over the transmis- a hard number to swallow–it’s Creek EIS, 80 Emerson LN. Ste the PSC. sion lines. One of the main going right through my place,” 1306, Bridgeville, PA 15017. PAGE 2 TIMES-TRIBUNE THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019 LOCAL Middleton Senior Center Serves Entire Community By Michelle Phillips event, May 8, will honor 12 teers, or even buy a greeting city and donations and in addi- Times-Tribune veterans and begin with break- from a rack full cards in the tion to Derrickson, has five full MIDDLETON–When fast at 8 a.m. Those interested facility. time employees and two part April Events Tammy Derrickson came on as in receiving a quilt can apply at The center also opens itself time employees. It relies heav- the director of the Middleton the center. up to groups in the community, ily on volunteers, with a core April 3, 11:30 a.m.-12:30p.m.–Apple Annie the Clown. The main focus, of course, providing a centrally located Senior Center six months ago, group of about 22, and more April 9, 11:30 a.m.–Library Work Day with library direc- she saw its downtown location is senior citizens and helping meeting place. Some of those than 300 total volunteers. tor, Jocelyne Sansing. as a great way to help the center them connect and engage in groups include TOPS, a care- She encourages those inter- connect with the community. the community. The facility of- giver support group and the ested in coming to the center to April 15, 11:30 a.m.–National Take a Wild Guess Day, Not just the senior community, fers a nutrition site, including Forget-me-nots, a group that go online and subscribe to the guess the number of beans in the jar. but the community as a whole. Meals on Wheels delivery, case helps those with early onset monthly newsletter at ourse- April 19, 11:30 a.m.–Holiday Meal “It allows us to link to com- management and a loan closet dementia. niorcenter.com, then entering April 24, 11 a.m.–Pretzel Day with Barry Levenson from munity events going on at the that offers up medical items “We really want to expand the city and state. For more the National Mustard Museum. like wheel chairs and walkers on the programs we offer here,” same time,” she said of the lo- information on the center, visit April 30, 11:30 a.m. Raisin Day, free raisins and cookies. cation. “That helps link us to for those who need them. The Derrickson added. “This center ci.middleton.wi.us or call 608- the community.” center also offers rides to ap- is very active, but I think some- 831-2373. The center offers and hosts a pointments through the Retired times, people don’t know we variety of events for the com- and Senior Volunteer Program are here. If you haven’t checked munity, including bus trips, per- (RSVP), which is currently us out for a while, I would say Council Approves Clark St. formances by entertainers and seeking volunteer drivers. come on down to Hubbell Av- veterans’ programs. The most “We have a moderate need enue, and do that.” recent was Monday night, with right now for volunteers in the Derrickson said she is happy Redevelopment Concept Culver’s Night at which vol- RSVP program,” Derrickson to be a part of the center, which unteers served customers from said, and said those interested is nationally accredited. “I al- By Cameron Bren include 84 multi-family units asked what the deed restrictions 4-8 p.m., with part of the profits can contact Sandy Witte at the ways liked the (Middleton) se- Times-Tribune in one four-story building fac- would have done. Hepner said center. nior center. I toured her years benefiting the center. MIDDLETON–The Middle- ing Lee St. and 19 townhomes the it would have capped the The senior center also offers ago,” she said. Derrickson was One of the programs that has ton Common Council granted in three-three story buildings price of six townhouses at 80 exercise programs that include previously at the Behring Se- become popular at the center concept approval to a proposal facing Clark St., Parmenter St., percent of the area median in- stretch and flex, yoga and tai nior Center in Monroe for 22 is Quilts of Valor. A program from T. Wall Enterprises that and the Pheasant Branch Creek come for a 15-year period. that offers quilts to veterans. chi. Seniors can play games, years before coming to Middle- would redevelopment the land Conservancy respectively. Wall Ramsey asked if there would The Sugar River Quilters pro- shop from the gift shop, which ton. between Clark and Parmenter said 43 of the multifamily units still be six units available at vide the blankets, and the next is full of items made by volun- The center is funded by the Streets east of the round- will be available at 80 percent of a lower cost. Hepner said the about into a mix of four-story the area median income with the plan is that six units would apartments and three-story WHEDA tax credits. still be available at $365,000 townhomes. The council also ap- The development would be whereas the other units would be proved a conceptual TIF request built in phases starting with the $400,000 and up. for the project estimated to be townhomes. Wall said town- Alder Emily Kuhn said with- $7.5 million. homes would only take about out the deed restriction people The site of the proposed re- six months to build while the who bought the lower priced The power is yours development project was pur- apartments would take about 15 units could resell them at the full chased by the city last year in months. The total development cost. She said she can understand hopes to create a better use and would not be complete until avoiding the deed restriction if it when you know the facts. serve as a gateway to the city. 2021. creates hurdles for the home- The city request for proposal Alder Dan Ramsey asked owners. process did not yield as many about changes made regarding The motion to approve the proposals as officials hoped for affordable townhomes which concept passed unanimously. and few developers were willing were presented to the plan com- The motion to approve the con- to pay the city’s acquisition cost mission. He also asked if they ceptual TIF request was not sup- of $2.63 million upfront as the would have deed restrictions as ported by West. city requested. previously planned. “I will say that I am very dis- City officials expressed inter- T. Wall Enterprises Develop- appointed that we don’t have the est in having a mixed-use project ment Manager Jon Hepner said workforce housing that some of This line will cut through with some commercial compo- city staff recommended not hav- us felt was a really big portion of untouched areas and have nent and having affordable units ing deed restrictions because the this project,” West said. Myth: significant environmental impacts. in the residential aspect. Wall’s townhomes were going to be The motion to approve the proposal does not include any priced too high to be applicable TIF concept passed with all al- commercial and affordable units under WHEDA requirements. ders in favor except West. have been added pending ap- Hepner said deed restriction also proval of WHEDA tax credits. complicate insurance and refi- • We understand building needed The project dubbed Conser- nancing for the homeowners. infrastructure can have impacts. vancy Bend Residences would Council president Susan West That’s why we look for routes that follow existing infrastructure as much as possible. Wisconsin state City to Hold Shredding Event law also requires it. Facts: MIDDLETON–The City of of paper or three bags of paper Materials Not Accepted: Middleton Sustainability Com- equaling 50 pounds. Three-ring binders; hanging • Our preferred route in Wisconsin mittee is hosting a free paper • Plastic bags cannot be shred- file folders; and media such follows existing high-voltage power shredding event from 8-10 a.m. ded; it is preferred that custom- as CDs floppy discs, tapes, or lines and a 4-lane highway for at the Middleton Recycling ers bring their material in paper credit cards. 95 percent of the proposed route. Center, 4330 N. Parmenter St., bags. All shredded material is on May 4. • All material must be paper taken to Kipp Street Station at Shred Event Information: products only (file folders, the end of each business day • Customers can bring in the checks, junk mail, old tax where the shredded material is equivalent of up to three boxes forms, etc.). unloaded from the truck. Kipp The Cardinal-Hickory Creek Project is designed to improve reliability • Staples, paper clips, and rub- Street Station bails the shredded and provide greater access to renewable energy. 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The man asked for the girls’ names and claimed to be with the superintendent to replace outgo- Middleton Cross Plains Times-Tribune. ing superintendent George Mav- He is described as a tall, thin, white male in his 50s or 60s, and had roulis who retires June 30. Dana a medium sized, black dog with a docked tail and wearing a blue coat Monogue, who is currently the with him. The man is not affiliated with the newspaper. Our reporters superintendent at the Elmbrook should have a press pass with them when they are out in public. If School District, will serve as you are in doubt about whether they are from the newspaper, please the district new superintendent ask to see their press pass. pending her release from Elm- If have information concerning this incident, contact the Middle- brook. ton Police Department on their non-emergency line 608-824-7300. “I am beyond thrilled to be the next superintendent in the Sheriff Asks for Help in Burglary system,” Monogue said. “I Cameron Bren-Times Tribune MIDDLETON–At 1:52 am on March 20, Dane County Sheriff’s thought the process was amaz- deputies responded to a commercial alarm at O’Reilly Auto Parts ing, so I want to thank the board New Middleton Cross Plains Superintendent Dana Monogue signs her contract at the last located at 6902 Watts Rd. in the Town of Middleton. for a very thorough and thought- school board meeting, as retiring superintendent George Mavroulis and board president When deputies arrived, they found the front door had been dam- ful process, it really gave me the Bob Green look on. aged and it appeared the store had been entered. The suspect(s) took opportunity to get to know a lot an unknown amount of cash. The Dane County Crime Scene Unit about the district in a relatively just been so genuine and wel- Mongue said. “So when the po- son and educational leadership responded to collect evidence, and the incident is being investigated short period of time.” coming,” Monogue said. “I am sition came open and I learned from UW-Milwaukee. by detectives. More than 30 candidates ap- honored, I am humbled, I will more about all of the great work Regarding Monogue’s tenure Anyone with information on this crime is asked to call the Dane plied for the superintendent po- work tirelessly to be a steward happening here, I just knew I at Elmbrook, under her leader- County tip line, at 608-284-6900. sition. Recruitment consultant of all the good work you have in had to apply.” ship the district significantly BWP and Associates hired to place, to be a champion for kids She earned a doctorate degree exceeded expectations on the Apply for John Lyle Scholorship assist with the hiring narrowed and be a champion for educa- from UW-Milwaukee in 2014. 2017-18 Wisconsin School Re- DANE COUNTY–Each year, the Dane County Extension Com- the pool down to six candidates, tion.” Her dissertation was on Chang- port Cards released by the De- mittee awards scholarships to high school graduates and continuing which were presented to the She said she’s been interested ing Student Demo- graph- partment of Public Instruction. college students who live in Dane County and intend to pursue a school board. The board met in joining the district even be- ics and Suburban School Monogue says she will be career in agriculture or a related field, exhibit a strong sense of com- with all candidates to make a fore the position opened up. Leadership. She has a bachelor’s moving to Middleton from Muk- munity volunteerism and service, maintain high grades, and partici- final decision. “I have been a long-time ad- degree in communicative disor- wonago. She has a son going off pate in 4-H or FFA. The scholarships are funded from the John Lyle “It’s not just the work that you mirer of the district and have ders from Purdue University and to college and a daughter who Memorial Trust Fund. are all championing, but every always studied what was hap- master’s degrees in educational will be sophomore at the high Interested applicants can visit the Dane County Extension website single person that I’ve met has pening here with great interest,” administration from UW-Madi- school. https://dane.extension.wisc.edu/ for more information and to access the application. Application information will also be available from Dane County high school agriculture instructors and guidance coun- selors and the UW Financial Aid Office. At the Library To be considered for the 2019-2020 academic year, applications and all related documentation must be received in the Dane County Extension Office or postmarked by 4:30 p.m. on May 15. For questions contact Sandy Jensen, 608-224-3707 or jensen. UW Bioethicist to Discuss Prevent Basement Flooding [email protected]. Gene Editing with Project Home Last Dane Fish Fry of Season DANE–Blessed Trinity Parish will hold their final fish fry of the MIDDLETON–On April 18, R. Alta Charo, Warren P. MIDDLETON–The Middleton Public Library will host a free season on April 5 at St. Michael’s Church, 109 S. Military Rd., Dane. Knowles Professor of Law and Bioethics at UW-Madison’s Law class entitled “How to Prevent Basement Flooding” on April 10, Dinner is served from 5-8 p.m., and is $11 for adults, $6 for Age School, will present a lecture entitled “Human Genome Editing: at 6:30 p.m. Presented by Project Home, a local non-profit, the four to 12, and free for three and under. The menu includes fried or Policy and Politics.” class will teach homeowners how they can take steps to keep baked cod, macaroni and cheese and other sides, dessert and drinks. Genome editing makes genetic engineering cheaper, easier, water out of their basement, a timely topic considering the record Carry-out is available. and more precise. It can be used to delete, alter or add a genetic rainfall our community experienced last summer. trait and is just now entering clinical trials for treatment of a few Instructor Jason Hafeman, Outreach Manager at Project Home, human diseases. Its powerful potential for preventing and treat- will discuss how most basement flooding can be prevented or at ing disease has, however, also raised questions about its poten- least mitigated with a little bit of planning, a few ground rules, tial uses for enhancing otherwise already healthy human traits, and some inexpensive landscaping tools. Registration is appre- or even more dramatically, making changes in eggs, sperm and ciated for this event: Online via the library’s events calendar at embryos that would affect not only our children but our descen- midlibrary.org/events or by email at [email protected]. dants. Project Home has been serving the Madison area since 1971. This talk will briefly describe the technology, its current and Their stated mission is to improve the quality and affordability near-term uses for human health, and the surrounding policy and of housing for low-to-moderate income residents in Dane and EQUESTRIAN | FARM | GARAGE | GENERAL PURPOSE politics–much of it connecting to the political debates surround- Green counties through home repairs, accessibility modifica- Whether you're in the market for a storage building, ing abortion, disability rights, and even genetically engineered tions, and energy improvements to make homes healthier and horse barn or farm shop, Morton Buildings can foods. The lecture will begin at 7 p.m. in the library’s lower-level safer. construct a building that meets your needs without Archer Room. Registration is encouraged for this event: Online breaking your budget. From the initial metting through the construction, you work with your Morton at midlibrary.org/events or by email at [email protected]. Antique Appraiser Returns sales consultant and a team of dedicated employees From 2015-2017, R. Alta Charo was a member of the National to ensure you get a quality building that will remain MIDDLETON–Mark Moran will return to the Middleton Pub- Academies’ Human Gene Editing Initiative and co-chaired its stylish and functional for years to come. committee charged with making recommendations on the use of lic Library on May 4, for the library’s eighth annual “What’s it Worth?” antique appraisal event. Beginning at 10 a.m., Moran For more information gene-editing for both somatic and germline (heritable) changes Chris Aultman in humans. 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This is the second lecture of 2019 in Scholar’d for Life series, Registration begins April 8 at 9 a.m., and individuals wishing a partnership between the Middleton Public Library and the UW to have an item appraised must contact the library directly at Speaker’s Bureau. According library, the series aims to promote 608-827-7403 on or after April 8. Limit of one item per house- lifelong learning, intellectual curiosity, and engagement between hold, please. For more information on excluded items, visit the academics and the community as a whole. For a schedule events, library’s events calendar at midlibray.org/events. 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BREUNIG www.weaverautoparts.com 963-3347 PAGE 4 TIMES-TRIBUNE THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019 Opinion Letters Protect Mailboxes from Plows Couple Supports Richson age the unobtrusive engagement of viewing. In this context, passive recreation as defined for a passive park may include hiking, jogging, Letter to the Editor: Dear Editor: cross-country skiing, horseback riding in designated areas and other A few weeks back, I read the article, “Mailbox Damage Dominates Middleton Town Chair, Cynthia Richson has earned our support. non-motorized outdoor recreation activities that do not materially alter Town Board Discussion,” and thought of my own mailbox as it was In her first term as Town Chair, Cynthia has worked tirelessly to im- the landscape, degrade environmental quality or disrupt established pummeled with feet of snow. As the snow began to melt, I saw many prove the Town of Middleton for all of its residents. tranquility. A park that is designated as passive may accommodate mailboxes on the way to work angled a bit more than last year, often She has done her yeoman’s duty to improve transparency in the Town activities that are engaged in by individuals or small groups that are not with creative bandages, like duct tape, new wood supports, etc. I had of Middleton government, while maintaining her commitment to fiscal dependent on a delineated area designed for specific non-commercial been pondering a new mailbox for our house over the last year and responsibility, and keeping taxes in check. activities, for example, educational field trips or Audubon groups. well, this last snow season was helping me. Some of her accomplishments include: No organized sports that require athletic fields or open space such as After a snowplow meeting, I reached out to Shawn Stauske, the 1. Protecting our zoning and property rights by her exhaustive efforts soccer, baseball, or commercial uses, are permitted in passive parks. Public Works Director and City Engineer for the City of Middleton. I in bringing property owner’s and Dane County zoning staff together. All Town of Middleton conservancy areas are passive parks. Passive asked Shawn for some best practices for mailbox replacements as the 2. Controlling spending, while maintaining our excellent level of town Park category includes: nature areas and conservancies. All Town of snow melts. He directed me to the city website and found drawings services. Middleton conservancy areas are Passive Parks. showing proper placement of mailbox, whether with a curb or without 3. Improving financial transparency by upgrading the town’s auditing, The Pope/Zoerb family would hope that the Town would review a curb. It states, “…Place your mailbox according to the drawing so accounting practices and procuring new municipal software. these proposals regarding the restrictive covenants as well as your own as not to interfere with snow removal from city streets. The mailbox 4. Creating the Public Works & Town Services Committee and reform- ordinances and definition of “Passive Recreation Areas” before com- should be placed back from the curb so that when the door is open it ing the Financial Committee, to aid the Town Board in decision mak- mitting to getting into the event marketing business at the conservancy. does not extend beyond the curb. The bottom of the mailbox should be ing, bringing resident participation in Town Government. We would support Sunflower Days if it continued to be free and open 42” above the pavement.” 5. Working to improve transparency and participation in meetings, to the public, with the donations used to enhance the conservancy. Thanks to Shawn for the suggested website and to all my neighbors agenda posing, and accessibility to meeting minutes and records. Our interest is to support Art and Betty’s vision as expressed in the inspiring me to spruce up my curbside mailbox in 2019! 6. Her willingness to listen and end the obfuscation of the past. Restrictive Covenants. Alder Emily Kuhn, District 4, Middleton In this time of political divisiveness, Cynthia listens, acts, and brings Thank you in advance for your consideration of our concerns. resident’s together to solve problems and improve the town. Fairness Sincerely, The Pope/Zoreb Family Richson for Town Chair and openness are her hallmarks. Look to the future and do the right (Dave Zoerb, Betty Pope’s son and representative) Letter to the Editor: thing. Join us in voting for Cynthia Richson on April 2, 2019. I am writing in support of Cynthia Richson for Chair of the Board of Wayne and Sara Rounds, Town of Middleton Vote ‘No’ on Referendum the Town of Middleton. Cynthia has done an outstanding job leading Former Mayor Endorses Fuszard Dear Editor: I am writing to protest the upcoming referendum regarding the the town the past two years. She has made town operation more open Dear Editor: storm water utility. I understand the city is seeking $2.8 million dol- to the public and collected citizen input for board deliberations. She I am writing this letter to support Luke Fuszard for District 5 Al- lars over five years. What I don’t know is what is the $2.8 million has taken a hard look at town administration and instituted changes to derperson. As a former Mayor, I always encouraged young citizens dollars going to do? make it more efficient. From matters as simple as cell phone contracts to get involved in our local government. It is citizen involvement that Are the taxpayers getting the “bare bones” restoration, the “middle- to larger issues such as town debt, she has investigated ways to im- has made our city a great place to live and work (and retire). I have of-the-road” restoration or the “Cadillac” restoration? No details are prove efficiency and reduce costs to tax payers. known Luke’s father, Curt Fuszard, for many years and know the solid provided in the post card sent out by the city and yet we are asked to The current board has brought back the finance committee, which background in which he was raised. Luke knows our community and vote for a $2.8 MILLION dollar expense! had been disbanded by prior town boards. She also led the formation has some great new ideas to maintain the quality of life we enjoy while About four years ago city storm water related projects were funded of a Public Works committee to advise and assist the board in dealing controlling the growth of city government and taxes. by our property taxes and the general revenue fund of the city. Then, with the largest items in the town budget–road maintenance, snow His opponent Howard Teal has served our city well, but I firmly one day it was decided that a storm water utility was needed to free up plowing and chipping services. believe in term limits for all levels of elected office. Howard has been more funds for other city expenses in the budget. A storm water util- The population of the Town of Middleton has grown substantially a friend and has served on the Middleton City Council tirelessly since ity was created and the fee to the property owners was set at $15 per the last several years and is expected to continue to grow. Cynthia is before I was elected to the city council in 1998. Luke will bring new property. Now a 200 percent increase ($45) to that fee is being asked helping to improve the structure of town administration to deal with ideas and perspectives. for and NO funds will be coming from general revenue!!? Why can’t new challenges in an effective and efficient manner. Cynthia deserves It is easy for voters to elect incumbents who have served us well some of this increase come from general revenue? As I understand it your vote on April 2. year after year, but it creates stagnate approaches to new challenges in the city wants to hire four to five new employees and the funds that Betsy True, Middleton City government. We have to support change when it is represented by could have been used to help pay for storm water damage are going young energetic and qualified challengers. Vote Sarah Cords for Alder to be used for new employees. It’s called cost shifting in government I urge you to vote for Luke. budget offices. Letter to the Editor: Doug Zwank, Middleton Mayor 2003-2007 District 3 residents, consider voting for Sarah Cords for Alder. And the shaft (sic) shift went right to the property owner! Vote NO Would you like your future Alder to “listen to the residents in her Reconsider Sunflower Days Plan for this referendum! Don Hammes, Middleton district and represent local city government?” If so, Sarah is the logi- To the Editor: cal choice. Dear Middleton Town Board Members: Fuszard Cares About Future Sarah is from a local hard-working farming family, has two young Sunflower Days Should Continue to Be Free and Open to the Pub- To the Editor: children in our school system, and is committed to helping Middleton lic. I am writing this letter to endorse Luke Fuszard for the Middleton grow and prosper while preserving the charm and beauty of our city. As children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of Art and Common Council. She understands the opportunities of “being in the middle between Betty Pope, we were very disappointed in the current activity and plan- Fuhrman & Dodge has operated in the Parmenter Center on Par- Madison and our rural farming community.” She will prioritize protec- ning for the resumption of Sunflower Days at Pope Farm Conservancy. menter Street for approximately five years. During that time, we have tion of our natural areas and floodplain, because she recognizes their When Art and Betty sold their property to the Town of Middleton, hired many individuals right here in Middleton. In fact, most of our value in the lives of Middleton residents. She is willing to research and their vision was to create a unique outdoor and agricultural educational lawyers reside in or very near Middleton. With the exception of our find alternative ways and methods to provide housing and amenities facility to preserve geological, environmental, historical, and agricul- open house, we have had little interaction with the Middleton Com- while limiting spending and avoiding yearly gaps in the city’s budget. tural resources available on that site for MCPSD, other area schools, mon Council, which is why I was pleasantly surprised when Luke Sarah is a diligent, thorough and thoughtful candidate and I feel and the general public. Fuszard reached out to me and asked me to grab breakfast. Luke is a confident that she will serve her community well. She has already held To address this vision, the town created a master plan which in- candidate for Middleton Common Council to represent the district in several listening sessions where she reveals how informed she is about cluded an agricultural activity where several different agricultural which my business is located. local issues and city rules and ordinances while listening to her future crops would be grown and rotated annually to illustrate how crop When we sat down, I was immediately impressed by Luke’s grasp constituents. farming works. One of those crops was sunflowers. on the issues in our community and pleased with the energy he brings For more information please visit her Facebook Page at: sarah cords When the first sunflower field came into full bloom amidst the to solving them. This is the quality needed when dealing with the chal- for district 3 alder. rolling topography of the Pope Farm Conservancy, against the iconic lenges in our city. I also appreciated his understanding of the needs of Please vote on April 2. backdrop of the Madison skyline and the two lakes, it became a “must the business community, as a thriving economy is vital to our city’s Sheila Manderino, Middleton see” destination. In fact, pictures of the sunflowers spread virally success. throughout the country, and were picked up by several of the national It is a great pleasure to see Luke use his public and private sector media outlets. By 2017, over 90,000 people visited the Conservancy background to aid in his forward vision for our city. In my business, during the 10-day window the flowers were in bloom. The event was I have found it often requires a fresh set of ideas to overcome old Like us on Facebook! free and open to the public, with donations used to enhance the con- challenges. From what I have seen, Luke will bring fresh ideas to the servancy. Common Council. Times-Tribune This unexpected, spontaneous flood of visitors certainly has cre- As a business leader in Middleton, and someone who cares about ated challenges to the conservancy’s original mission, not to mention the future of this amazing City, I urge all residents of District 5 to vote Letters to the Editor policy the health and safety of the visiting public. From our prospective, it for Luke Fuszard on April 2. We welcome letters to the editor and want to publish your thoughts has also created a temptation and rationalization to commercialize and Chris Dodge, Middleton and opinions. We are happy to publish your letters about politics, and monetize this activity with the retention of an event marketing firm. Vote for Richson your endorsements of political candidates. Once the monetization of the conservancy begins, this could be a pre- To the Editor: We would like them to arrive via email if at all possible. Send your lude to more and more commercial activities, and change the ambi- Cynthia Richson has made substantial contributions to the Town of letters to [email protected]. ance and mission of the conservancy itself. Middleton since her election as chair of the town board 2 years ago. All letters must include the author’s name, address and phone num- To protect their vision, Art and Betty put in a specific restrictive covenant in the sale agreement to prevent these kinds of uses: She has brought transparency to town operations and made meetings ber. We won’t publish your address and number, but we need to be III. Restrictions Affecting Park Parcel. The Park Parcel shall be more open to public input. able to verify who you are. Anonymous letters and letters written under used for agricultural use and/or as a park. No housing, office, retail, or After being one of leaders in the issue of staying with Dane County pseudonyms will not be considered. manufacturing or any other use shall be permitted on the Park Parcel. zoning, Cynthia has helped the transition to the new county code by We prefer letters that are fewer than 600 words and take as their start- 1 (c) “Park” Shall mean a typical municipal park open to the public working with landowners to resolve differences between the old code ing point an issue that is important to our community and our readers. either free of charge or a reasonable usage charge and comprising only and new zoning requirements. To write a guest column of more than 600 words, contact the editor first. open space, picnic tables, recreational equipment or recreational im- She has delved into town finances in a way no board member had Letters are edited for clarity, fact checked and sometimes trimmed provements such as, for example only, a municipal swimming pool, done for some time. An outside CPA was brought in to review town to fit the space available in the newspaper. The opinions expressed which are in keeping with the character of a typical municipal park. financial matters and to resolve the significant deficiencies in previous are always the writer’s own. The editor won’t try to make you seem To us, this makes it very clear that any type of commercialization, town audits. The current board also reinstalled the finance committee, more (or less) intelligent than you really are, but may clean up some including charging admission or selling goods and services violates which had been grammatical issues according to our style guide. We want your these covenants. disbanded by prior town boards. opinions, even when we don’t agree with them. But this isn’t the In addition, the Town’s 0rdinances (Town Ordinance, Chapter The Town of Middleton has grown substantially and will continue Internet, so you can’t just say anything you want. Try to base your 9, Parks and Recreation, 9.01 (c) definition of “Passive Recreation to grow. The town administration cannot operate the way it did 10 or letters on reason and fact. We will not publish claims that are Areas”) would indicate the event marketing/commercialization would 20 years ago. Cynthia is knowledgeable, efficient and thoughtful. She demonstrably false. not be allowed and is inappropriate for the conservancy. is helping to improve operations to and also make them more cost For additional information, please contact news editor Michelle Phillips (c) Passive Park–“Passive Park” shall mean a park designated for effective. at [email protected]. passive uses. A basic level of passive use is viewing–views of na- Vote for Cynthia Richson on April 2. ture, seasonal interests, and human activities that permit or encour- Nancy Field, Middleton THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019 TIMES-TRIBUNE PAGE 5 LIFESTYLES Gio’s Garden Recognized OBITUARIES for Respite Programming James O. Williams David J. “Dave” Fehr MIDDLETON–Gio’s Gar- MIDDLETON–James Oliver Williams quietly passed away on BLACK EARTH/CROSS PLAINS–David Fehr died unexpect- den, a Middleton non-profit March 12, 2019. He was 63 years old. edly at home in Black Earth on March 16, 2019. Dave was born July serving children with special He is preceded in death by his 8, 1942 in Chicago, IL., to parents needs and their families, was parents, Oliver and Marilyn (Po- Ardath (Streed) and Alfred Fehr. one of just 13 respite providers etzl) Williams and survived by In August 1965 Dave married nationwide to receive the Inno- daughters Clare and Dana Wil- Roberta Reich. They raised their vative and Exemplary Respite liams, brothers Clifford (Colleen) family in Cross Plains, WI. Program designation from Williams, Glen (Lynne) Williams, Dave graduated from the Uni- ARCH National Respite Net- sister Gail (Robert) Schmiedlin, versity of Illinois in 1966 with a work and Resources Center. along with many other family and M.S. in Civil Engineering. With In her award letter, Jill friends. May you rest in peace in degree in hand, he was off to Wis- Kagan, Director of ARCH Na- God’s loving hands. consin to build roads and bridges tional Respite Network and A small, private service will for the DOT. It was a short career Resources Center wrote that Gio’s Garden provides “therapeutic be held at a later date. In lieu of about two years when he was respite, emphasizing enriching experiences for children, along of flowers, donations may be made in Jim’s memory to the Dane offered a position in the newly or- with date nights with care for siblings, and parent-to-parent sup- County Humane Society, 5132 Voges Road, Madison, WI 53718. ganized computer section of the Division of Motor Vehicles. That’s port...(and) are wonderful examples of person and family-cen- Please share a memory at www.CressFuneralService.com. where he found his niche, writing programs and systems for the tered respite services that build natural supports.” DMV and the engineers building the roads and bridges. In addition to the national recognition, the respite services pro- Bette M. Johnson His third career choice came in the late 1980s when he and vided at Gio’s Garden will be highlighted at the 2019 National MIDDLETON/BLUE MOUNDS–Bette M. Johnson formerly of Bobbie were building an addition to their home. They decided a Lifespan Respite Conference in Buffalo, NY, and a description of Blue Mounds and Mount Horeb stained-glass window would look nice in this new room. Dave, its services posted on the ARCH website. died on January 19, 2019 at Attic being handy, would build it and Bobbie would design it. What “We are thrilled to be recognized nationally for our work with Angel Health Care Center where started as a hobby turned into a small business called Leaded Light children and their families”, said Val Madsen, Executive Director she had been a resident the past Ltd. In 1991, Dave and Bobbie were the Commemorative artists of Gio’s Garden. “Quality respite care is critical to the families five years. for WHA-TV’s Art and Antique Auction. Dave took that same skill we serve.” A celebration of Bette’s life set once he retired and worked part time for Denny Berkery’s, The More information on services and upcoming events offered at will be held at Attic Angel Care Vinery Stained Glass Studio. It was his favorite job, repairing and Gio’s Garden can be found at giosgarden.org. Facility on April 5, 2019 from 1-3 constructing stained glass. He even learned to make and then teach Gio’s Garden is a therapeutic respite center that provides care p.m. A short service will begin at glass bead making. and therapy to children with special needs, along with support 1:15 p.m. If you knew Bette, vol- Dave always enjoyed traveling. As a civil engineering student, and resources for the entire family. Opening in 2012, Gio’s Gar- unteered with her or were touched he traveled to England where he supervised the building of a rail- den has provided respite services to more than 140 families in by her outpouring of caring and road bridge. As a Dad to Cinnamon and Chris, he shared his love of Dane County and the surrounding area. compassion, please feel free to adventure with white water canoeing in Wisconsin’s rivers, camp- join the family at this tribute. ing and climbing waterfalls in Michigan’s U.P. and hiking Minne- sota’s North Shore. Later in life it was using his Golden Passport to visit U.S. National parks on both sides of United States and Ribbon Cutting Held for Middleton Goodwill places in the middle. Time eventually slowed him down and his world became smaller. When he was able to, he enjoyed getting together with friends and twice a year his grandgirls came up from Florida to show him how to do the floss, dab and stay thicc (or was it thiccc?) Dave is survived by his wife, Bobbie; daughter, Cinnamon (Ian) McGeehan; son, Christopher; grandgirls, Lily and Robin; and his half-brother, step brother and step sister. Dave was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Richard; and the best cat there ever was, PC. A private memorial celebration will be held for family and friends at a later date. David was filled with the spirit of giving and if you wish to acknowledge that same spirit, donate to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

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Spring Election~Meet the Candidates

Editor’s Note: The Middleton Cross-Plains Times This week covers the Village of Cross Plains, the Town not answer the questionnaire. They are running for Town Tribune sent questionnaires to candidates in the local of Cross Plains, the Town of Springfield and the Middle- Chair and Supervisor Seat 1, respectively. races around our coverage area for the April 2 election. ton Cross Plains Area School District Board of Directors Last week we covered the City of Middleton, the Town of The answers are in the candidates own words and each races. Middleton, the Middleton Storm Water Referendum and candidate was asked to be concise and to the point in Those that do not provide answers are excluded to the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. their answers. An (I) indicates that the candidate is the be fair to all candidates. Jim Pulvermacher and Dave incumbent in the seat. Laufenberg, both running in the Town of Springfield, did Village of Cross Plains Sarah Francois (I) strategically address. Pomykalski, continued Seat for which you are running: The livability of Cross Plains is im- in the planning process; but these how the village operates and I will Trustee, Village of Cross Plains Vil- portant to residents who take great also come with their own concerns. use this experience coupled with lage Board (vote for three)Why are pride in their community as we are Namely, the loss of the natural land- practical and pragmatic decision you running for public office? nicely situated close to Madison yet scape and the charm of a small town. making to position the village for fu- I am running for re-election to con- with invaluable rural landscapes in More recently the village also has to ture growth and the well-being of all. tinue my efforts at representing our backyard. Maintaining the small add the possibility of flooding to this Personal information: families with young children in the town feel of the village is a priority list as with development the amount I have lived in Cross Plains for 11 Village of Cross Plains. Our com- for me while we consider growth and of impermeable land increases. I be- years. Earlier in life my father was munity hosts many families with development opportunities wisely. lieve that many of these problems in the Air Force so I moved every school aged children, and I hope to Preserving the natural beauty of can be solved with thoughtful in- four years and graduated from a high help represent this demographics in- Cross Plains is a prime concern of sight. The village has environmental school in suburban Omaha. From terests in the village. Furthermore, I mine as a trustee. ordinances to protect our hills and there I attended the University of Il- am interested in the future of Cross Flood restoration is incredibly im- creek. Smart water retention policy linois at Urbana-Champaign earning Plains and wish to serve as a steward portant to this village as many were and practices can hold water close to a Bachelor and Master’s Degree in for the tremendous natural assets our devastated by the August 2018 flood. where it originated. And the charm Mechanical Engineering. Returning town has to offer. I am interested in I want to participate in ongoing re- of a small town comes from people to Omaha, I took a job working for thoughtful balance of smart growth covery and risk management plan- being friendly, respectful, and en- Northrop Grumman as a computer and preservation of the natural envi- ning to mitigate the impact of future gaging with one another. I look for- programmer/analysis. During this ronment which makes Cross Plains weather-related events or other unex- ward to working with the residents time my parents relocated to Cross special including the Black Earth pected events. of Cross Plains as our village moves Plains to be closer to family as my Creek watershed and the Driftless What experience do you bring to forward. mother grew up on a dairy farm in Area’s glacial hills and conservancy. the table? What experience do you bring to the Black Earth and Mazomanie What top three issues are mostim- I have served on the Village Board the table? area. I soon followed them continu- portant to your community and for the past 2 years. I am completing my first term as a ing to work for Northrop Grumman how would you address these is- Personal information: Trustee. During this time, I also as a remote employee. Since 2011 I sues? I live with my husband and two sons served on the Rosemary Garfoot have been self-employed spending Budgetary concerns are paramount on Ludden Drive in the village. I Public Library Board and the Cross my time working as a self-directed for the Village of Cross Plains as we have a Masters of Social Work de- Plains-Berry Fire Board. My two investor. I am single, have never been continue flood restoration efforts and gree and have been a social worker years of experience on the village married, and do not have children. capitalize on the infrastructural im- since 1999. My professional experi- board has given me perspective on provements made in the village over ence gives me extensive insight into the various needs and strengths of the past few years. We have invested ational opportunities such as trout a lot in the two main thoroughfares citizens across the lifespan including Chris Gavin Seat for which you are running: fishing. I believe this can be accom- of the Village (State Highways 14 children and families, military vet- Cross Plains Village Board Trustee plished by strategic partnerships with and County Highway P) allowing for erans, and older adults in our com- (vote for three) Dane Co., the WI DNR, and private further tangible improvements, but munity. Why are you running for public conservation efforts. these expensive projects have yielded office? 3. Smart growth such that Cross significant debt that is important to So I can listen to the community and Plains can continue to develop in Michael Pomykalski (I) help the village plan its future with a way that is intentional and helps Seat for which you are running: intention. preserve its small town feel through Trustee, Village of Cross Plains (vote What top three issues are most careful planning with development for three) important to your community and consultants and using best manage- Why are you running for public how would you address these is- ment practices. office? sues? Dedication to making Cross Plains a 1. Protecting Cross Plains unique What experience do you bring to great place to live, work, and shop. identity by advancing characteristics the table? These last two years as a trustee have that differentiate it from the greater I’ve a background in natural re- been full of listening to questions and Madison area such as promoting sources and am civically engaged in concerns from local residents and green space between Cross Plains local groups such as Boy Scouts. then researching the answers. The and Middleton and promoting small Personal information: research has not only provided resi- local businesses. I live on Brewery Rd. in Cross dents with information about their 2. Watershed protection to avert Plains, and have a Bachelor of Sci- village but has also made me a well- Property taxes and the associated soil loss, flooding, and habitat deg- ence (Wildlife Ecology) with a minor informed trustee. This information debt level is a concern moving for- radation in order to protect homes, in Environmental Studies. combined with my engineering back- ward as they limit the ability of the surrounding agriculture, and recre- ground, logic, and compassion for village to provide large scale ameni- my fellow residents, shape and form ties like a new swimming pool or a Judy Ketelboeter Cross Plains and want the best for ev- the decisions I make as they directly new village hall/police station/com- Seat for which you are running: eryone in our community. impact everyone in the community. I munity center. Town of Cross Plains–Board Trustee What top three issues are most would like to continue to be a conduit Careful spending on new personal, (vote for three) important to your community and of information for residents because buildings, and equipment must be a Why are you running for public how would you address these is- as this happens both their knowledge priority to bring both property taxes office? sues? as well as mine will continue to grow and debt level down. I have lived in Cross Plains my whole Taxes–I think we need to get control thus helping to keep everyone well- Business development and residen- life and have been very involved with on our tax increases! We need to go informed and sound decisions made. tial growth can help the economic the community. I have seen all the over the budget again and again to What top three issues are most difficulties of the village and should changes over the years and feel like cut some things. We need to figure important to your community and be embraced. Available business lo- I have a great understanding of all out what is a want versus a need. how would you address these is- cations need to be marketed and there the changes that have happened and We only have monies at this time for sues? are many residential subdivisions what future changes should be. I love needs. This is not an easy process! THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019 TIMES-TRIBUNE PAGE 7

Spring Election~Meet the Candidates Village of Cross Plains Ketelboeter, continued Zander, continued Development–We need to look at years. I tool a year off. In those 11 people to our village and have ample ten to people and understand others getting some smart development in years I was on parks, zoning, plan- parking. We lost parking on Main St concerns will allow me to make deci- our village. That will help with water ning, economics, budget and person- and need to discuss how this will im- sions for our community. bills and taxrs. nel committees. You can say I have pact our growth. Personal information: Businesses–I would like to see the been on all the committees our vil- What experience do you bring to I have enjoyed living in Cross Plains economics/development committee lage has had!. I n the 11 years I was the table? for the last 17 years. I am a Real Es- back in full swing. As a team, I think on the board I learned a lot. I come Having a business in Cross Plains and tate Agent with Century 21 Affiliated we can try to bring in new business with a lot of knowledge of the history having to work with a budget will in Cross Plains and look forward to and improve our village. of our village. help me to more understand what we sitting on our board. What experience do you bring to Personal information: I live in can do as a village. My ability to lis- the table? Cross Plains. Jay Lengfeld starts with evaluating developments I served as CP village trustee for 11 and when we upgrade infrastruc- Lori Zander Seat for which you are running: ture. I would like to take the village Seat for which you are running: Village of Cross Plains Board Presi- brand to the next level by market- Village of Cross Plains Board Trustee dent ing the outdoor activities we offer to (vote for three) Why are you running for public of- groups that are already involved in Why are you running for public fice? these activities. I also think we need office? I have lived in Cross Plains for almost to have a sustainability plan, which I would like to see more new busi- 30 years and this community has re- would include village ordinances and ness activity along with our residents ally support my family over the years. when purchasing items, remodeling supporting our existing businesses. I have been involved in many activi- or building. One of my goals would be to engage ties within the village and would like What experience do you bring to the residents in what makes Cross to continue to serve the community the table? Plains a great place to live. by being village president. I have been a trustee for three terms What top three issues are most and have served on most of the vil- important to your community and What top three issues are most lage committees over the years. I how would you address these is- do to help make them succeed here. important to your community and have also been involved in most sues? As I am out talking in our commu- how would you address these is- youth groups in the village over the We need to support our existing busi- nity, taxes are a big concern. We need sues? years while raising my three sons. ness in Cross Plains. New businesses to look at the budget. This includes We need to stabilize village finances With my real job I have supervised will move to our community, if our spending wisely to maintain our in- by building up savings and reducing staff, managed budgets and large current commercial activity is robust. frastructure at a cost that is minimal, debt. projects and events. It is important for our village to find yet maintains our services. At the We need to set priorities and work to- Personal information: businesses that would be a good fit same time village residences should wards these priorities by developing I live at Creekside Way in Cross for our community. We as a commu- be able to enjoy the pool, library and long term plans. Plains and am married with three nity need smart growth. I think it is trails without imposing a heavy tax Clearly last summer opened on eyes adult sons. I have a BA in behavioral important to find out from our estab- burden. on the issue of flooding. We need to science and law and a Masters in lished businesses and new businesses Another concern with our commu- do everything we can to mitigate the management. in Cross Plains what our village can nity is parking. We need to welcome negative impact of heavy rains. This Town of Cross Plains Nancy Meinholz (I) though I worked as a legal secretary Krattiger, continued Seat for which you are running: and as a manager throughout my life, important to your community and What experience do you bring to Town of Cross Plains Clerk I find the clerk job challenging and how would you address these is- the table? Why are you running for public satisfying. I also took a course at the sues? I have 25-plus years of experience office? Clerk’s Institute for three summers Road Repairs–Help establish an on- performing accounting services for I enjoy helping people and have to learn the ins and outs of this job. going road maintenance plan within profit and nonprofit organizations. worked in administrative jobs most Training for elections is a continual the financial restrains of the town. Personal information: of my life. thing which I do each year spend- Reasonable Taxes–Responsible fi- I was born and raised in Wisconsin What top three issues are most ing at least six hours reviewing and nancial budgeting and management and current living in the Town of important to your community and learning what has changed with elec- of the own’s tax levy. Cross Plains. I received a Bachelor how would you address these is- tion laws. Debt Management–Managing major of Business Administration with a sues? Personal information: loans to make sure the town has the major in accounting from the Univer- At present roads are always top prior- I live in the Town of Cross Plains needed equipment for services while sity of Wisconsin Eau-Claire. ity and the town spends most of its since I was married 37 years ago. minimizing the interest expenses. tax dollars working to keep roads in My husband is a lifelong resident good condition. Paying loans off is of the Town taking over the family also a priority so tax payers can get farm when he finished high school. I Patty Mullins (I) Seat for which you are running: the best use of their money. Thirdly, initially went to school to be a court Town of Cross Plains Supervisor election integrity is always on my list reporter but earned my degree in sec- Seat 1 of keeping it secure. retarial science. I have taken other Why are you running for public What experience do you bring to courses over the years to learn com- office? the table? puters and the many advantages it I am running for public office be- My first job at 16 years old was has to offer as well as different soft- cause I want to be more involved in deputy clerk for the village I lived ware in all my jobs. our local community. I am committed in while I finished high school. Al- to serving the interests of the people Bonnie Krattiger (I) To serve my community by using my who live in the Town of Cross Plains Seat for which you are running: accounting capabilities to assist the and to helping preserve the quality of Treasurer Town Board with financial manage- life and the natural beauty of the area Why are you running for public ment. that we all cherish. I can bring a fresh and help to plan for the future. office? What top three issues are most perspective on issues the town faces PAGE 8 TIMES-TRIBUNE THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019

Spring Election~Meet the Candidates Town of Cross Plains Mullins, continued Greg Hyer (I) Seat for which you are running: What top three issues are most Madison. I was involved primarily in important to your community and collaborations among the neighbor- Chair, Town of Cross Plains, Board how would you address these is- hood, Edgewood College, the City of Supervisors Why are you running for public sues? of Madison, and the university. I was office? In my opinion, the top three issues also chair of the board of directors that are most important to our com- of Community Partnerships, a Madi- To continue to serve the residents munity are land use, roads, and taxa- son non-profit focused on providing of the Town; provide professional tion. I would address these issues by community based mental health ser- community services; responsible fi- staying abreast of recent develop- vices to children and their families. nancial management and good land ments, understanding the historical For the past eight years I served as stewardship. What top three issues are most context of the community, and listen- the leader of a Black Hawk Council important to your community and ing to the concerns of the residents. Girl Scout troop. What experience do you bring to Personal information: how would you address these is- sues? the table? I live on Stagecoach Road, Cross tenure as Chair of Town of listening In addition to a long career teach- Plains. I have Bachelor of Science 1. Manage development to support and always collaboratively working ing in the School of Business at and Master of Science degrees from farming and natural resource pro- to improve how I and the Town man- UW-Madison, I served on a number UW-Madison and a PHD from the tection–continue to consistently and age town services and policies. of committees as a member of my University of Chicago. fairly manage land use plan and col- Personal information: local neighborhood association in laboratively make innovative im- For almost 40 years, lived on five provements to plan. gressive defense of local authority acres of partially restored wood- Jeffrey R. Baylis (I) 2. Maintain roads and provide town against state legislative mandates. lands on County P with Jane Hyer, Seat for which you are running: services as cost effectively as pos- What experience do you bring to a Registered Nurse at SSM Health Supervisor Seat 2, Town of Cross sible–add equipment and materials the table? and 20-year Cross Plains Berry EMS Plains (less salt and more sand) that allows I worked for many years as a Uni- member; was formerly Associate Di- Why are you running for public town to less expensively and better versity Professor in research in the rector of University Research Park at office? environmentally do road mainte- biological sciences, and have served the University of Wisconsin Madi- Public Service. nance; aggressively bid major cost many years as a Supervisor on the son, Deputy Secretary, Department What top three issues are most items such as insurance and refuse Town of Cross Plains board. of Development and a Management important to your community and collection. Personal information: and Budget Analyst/Team Leader for how would you address these is- What experience do you bring to I live on Hidden Valley Rd., in the Governors Executive Budget Office; sues? the table? Town of Cross Plains. I have a BS in have Master and Bachelor Degrees Water quality. I have professional experience in Biology U.C. Santa Barbara, an MS from Indiana University. Land use. public administration and land use Zoology U.C. Berkeley and a Ph. D. Road maintenance. planning and development. I have a Zoology U.C. Berkeley. All of the above require an ag- track record in my career and in my Town of Springfield Bill Statz Statz, continued Seat for which you are running: What experience do you bring to and 15-year projections and facilities Springfield Town Board, Supervisor the table? planning. II Military Veteran. I was in the Army Personal information: Why are you running for public of- for 6 years, so I gained some worldly I am a native of the Martinsville area, fice? experience. I was also a Vietnam 4th generation. I have lived in Mar- My goal is to be involved in the Combat Veteran. I have an under- tinsville, Town of Springfield, since Town government to help guide our standing of urban issues and ideas. 1985. I am an eighth-grade graduate future growth and change. I have volunteer for American Le- from St. Martins School, 1963, and If elected to serve as your Town gion, Post 245, Cross Plains, 1st Vice Wisconsin Heights High School, Board Supervisor II, I will be a rep- Commander, Past Post Commander, 1967. resentative for all current and fu- active member, on-going to date. I am currently, President and Owner ture residents and businesses of the I was on the Citizens Planning Com- of STATZ Corporation. The company Township. mission for DART (Dallas Area was recently recognized as the “2018 What top three issues are most County and State statutes when they Rapid Transit), Dallas, TX., and Outstanding Service-Disabled Vet- important to your community and apply, as the basis for common sense Served on Town of Springfield Plan- eran Owned Small Business” in the how would you address these is- open discussion, and keeping emo- ning Commission. State of Wisconsin, by the WEDC sues? tions in check. It is easier to move In addition, I was on the Middleton- (Wisconsin Economic Development 1. As a native who grew up on the forward together when we all use the Cross Plains Area School District Corporation, and have founded sev- farm, I understand our rural atmo- same rule book. Planning and Referendum Commit- eral business startups. sphere, and will strive to preserve our 3. I consider myself a facilitator. I tee for Sunset Ridge Elementary and My formal education includes Me- culture and character, which makes will use my extensive background Glacier Creek Middle School, Build- chanical Design Engineering from our Township such a popular loca- and experience to work within the ing Committee for Sunset Ridge MATC, 1972, and Bachelor of Busi- tion for new residents and businesses Township for our citizens, and work Elementary and citizen member on ness Administration from UW Madi- looking to settle in Dane county. I with all of neighboring municipali- Long Range Planning Committee for son, School of Business, 1978. think the Township is working very ties and townships to work together all district needs, to develop 5, 10, well, so let’s not try to fix what isn’t in the best interests of all citizens broken. of our communities. This includes Tom Ripp est in the Town Board is because the 2. I also understand the need to plan our relationships with the EMT Seat for which you are running: town has very good, dedicated staff for growth and change. I will look and Fire Departments from Cross Springfield Town Supervisor Seat 2 and the board works well together. to maintain continuity for the com- Plains, Waunakee, and Middleton. Why are you running for public What top three issues are most munity, making recommendations Another example would be review- office? important to your community and and voting based on the Town Or- ing the “City of Middleton and Town I retired from the University of Wis- how would you address these is- dinances, and Town Comprehensive of Springfield Intergovernmental consin last fall and I have the time sues? Land Use Plan. I will use the Town Agreement”, which may have be- to give back to the community that Maintain the rural character of the Ordinances and Land Use Plan, and come outdated. I have lived all of my life. My inter- Town of Springfield. The town has THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019 TIMES-TRIBUNE PAGE 9

Spring Election~Meet the Candidates Town of Springfield Ripp, continued a plan commission that looks at zon- when we had less traffic on them. pervisor, plan commission member been an active member of several or- ing, I am interested in being the board Posting weight limits are necessary and I have been chairman of a couple ganizations that have training classes representative on this committee. in the spring of the year when roads locksmith associations and a director at their yearly convention. Condition of town roads. Our pa- are soft, the patrolman and the board on a national locksmith organization. I am a person that continues to de- trolman does a great job monitoring work together on road posting deci- Personal information: velop contacts, I really enjoy helping the condition of all town roads and sions. I am a like long resident on property people. works with the board on budgeting What experience do you bring to from the family farm within the town needed road work. the table? of Springfield. Traffic on town roads and cut through I have had past experience on Wau- My education is HS diploma as well traffic, the town roads were build nakee school board, town board su- as many certification classes. I have MCPASD Board of Directors Katy Morgan Karim, continued Seat for which you are running: teaching staff. a global exposure. Middleton Cross Plains Area School I would like to suggest that the re- What experience do you bring to Board-Area 1 sources we get in the district and the table? Why are you running for school used equally throughout the schools. My cultural background is some- board? Resources should be based on need thing that can help bring all different My husband Adam and I have lived in rather than just what is asked for. groups belonging to different cul- Middleton for over 10 years and have I think student learning is very basic tures and faiths together. I belong to two children already attending school according to grade levels. I would a highly academic family and educa- in the Middleton-Cross Plains Area like to propose changing the cur- tion is in my core. School District, and one child pre- riculum and or adding more ideas Personal information: paring to start Kindergarten in 2020. in social studies, like, learning more I live in Middleton and have a Bache- Being an active member of the com- on world history rather than only US lors in public policy and international munity in which I live with my family history, maybe introduce languages relations. I worked as a mortgage is very important to me. Our school ties. As the parent of a child with starting in elementary levels rather in loan officer for 11 years, and have district is one to be proud of, and there disabilities, and having spent the middle schools. Giving kids more of been a stay at home mom since 2009. is always room for improvement. I am last 5 years advocating for equity in excited to work hard for our students, all areas of life for people with dis- staff, schools, and district. Bob Hesselbein (I) abilities, I am dedicated to ensuring Seat for which you are running: What top three issues are most that students with disabilities, health Middleton Cross Plains Area School important to the district and how impairments, and/or an individual- District (MCPASD) Board of Educa- would you address them? ized education plan have access to the tion, Area IV (vote for two) Achievement gap. The Middleton- same incredible opportunities as their Why are you running for school Cross Plains Area School District peers. Struggles include funding for board? I wish to continue serving must increase awareness within both services, accessible facilities, and ex- in a capacity where my past experi- the schools and the larger community tra-curricular supports. The Ddistrict ences benefit the community. Having of systemic barriers that disadvan- should solicit frequent feedback from previously served on the MCPASD tage students of color (29.6 percent students with disabilities and create as Board of Education (2011-2014), My of the student population), students inclusive an environment as possible previous duties as an elected school with disabilities (10.7 percent of the to enable schools in our District to board member, former Co-Chairman student population), and students with model inclusion now for huge gains of the MCPASD Facilities Planning language barriers (6.1 percent of the in the future. Committee, and current role as ap- the gap while enriching and encour- student population). The district must What experience do you bring to pointed board member enhance my aging all students to achieve. create policies to direct resources spe- the table? understanding of our community’s Safety and security within our cifically to address the disparities and I have worked in the non-profit sec- education priorities and challenges. schools: The number one priority apply personalized learning strategies tor in Dane County for most of the What top three issues are most must be a safe learning environment to advance the learning of students last decade. Through this, I have de- important to the district and how for our students, faculty and staff, who are underachieving. veloped a skill set optimizing scarce would you address them? and without question the MCPASD Talent recruitment and retention. resources to maximize benefits for School Enrollment: The MCPASD must remain vigilant. The board must We need to make sure our teachers stakeholders by listening carefully to continues to be the fastest growing do its part, confirming supporting feel supported, heard, and valued. their needs and making well informed district in the state for the fourth technologies, effective training, and The district can do this by providing and thoughtful decisions. I am ready straight year and addressing the chal- relationships with public safety orga- timely and relevant professional de- and willing to work hard in this role, lenges of limited classroom space nizations remain current and strong. velopment and training opportunities, and I am excited to see how our Dis- remains an issue. The successful What experience do you bring to as well as reviewing compensation trict continues to improve 2018 referendum solves the fore- the table? packages offered, and giving teachers Personal information: cast growth in our elementary and In addition to my duties as a past and a voice at the table. Teacher morale I live in Middleton and have degrees high school demographics, but the current MCPASD board member and is vitally important, so hosting more in Education with English and Drama upcoming middle school crowding Facilities Planning Committee Co- teacher-centric round-tables will be from Cambridge University in Eng- must be addressed in the next few Chairman, I bring the experience of critical. land, and a law degree from UW years. being a concerned parent with chil- Support for students with disabili- Madison. Equity resolution: Finding compre- dren who have attended all levels Minza Karim myself not only as a parent but as a hensive solutions to current achieve- of our local education system, pre- Seat for which you are running: member of the board and see if my ment gaps between demographic school to high school (my youngest Middleton Cross Plains Area School ideas can work. groups continues to challenge our attends Middleton High School at Board-Area III What top three issues are most education systems, both locally and this time). As a former officer of a Why are you running for school important to the district and how nationwide. Clearly, no one solution 12,200-member pilot’s union (Delta board? would you address them? will resolve this decades-old situa- Air Lines), I understand the impor- I would like to learn about the way The first thing I would like to do is tion. The school board must continue tance of ensuring MCPASD em- my kids are learning and process of have teachers of a diverse group. to support ideas and programs that ployees (and taxpayers) feel they are the school system I want to educate There is not enough diversity in the result in incremental narrowing of mutually respected and valued. PAGE 10 TIMES-TRIBUNE THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019

Spring Election~Meet the Candidates MCPASD Board of Directors Hesselbein, continued Smith, continued My appreciation of what schools can years, I have one child attending promote social and emotional well- our teacher-focused initiatives, such provide to their communities is best Middleton High School, and am being to prevent bullying and disaf- as our wellness programs, there is demonstrated by the present archi- happily married to Wisconsin State fection, which are the root cause of much more we can do. tectural design of Kromrey Middle Representative Dianne Hesselbein. A so many school incidents. We must What experience do you bring to School, a revised model I aggres- college graduate with post-graduate pursue every reasonable initiative to the table? sively encouraged during my first studies, my professional career led to ensure the safety of our kids, teachers In my time on the board, I have term on the school board. My repu- travel throughout the world as both and staff. worked with district families to iden- tation for commitment is well-known an airline pilot and military flier, and Our district has seen tremendous en- tify issues within the schools that in our community, and I would be I continue to travel as a military his- rollment growth. While growth can have made them more accessible honored to continue serving on the torian to Europe and Asia. be a benefit from a budget standpoint, and responsive to students. I have MCPASD Board of Education. it also brings many challenges. I was worked with teachers as part of the Personal information: proud to see the success of last fall’s Certified Staff Handbook Committee A Middleton resident for over 30 referenda, which will help address to improve working conditions at all overcrowding at the elementary and buildings. In addition, I have served Todd G. Smith (I) high school levels. With enrollment the district in other ways, such as Seat for which you are running: growth projected to continue, how- on the Legislative Committee and MCPASD Board of Education, Area ever, the district needs to continue its Policy Committee, ensuring that our IV planning efforts with an eye toward Board is up to date on legislative Why are you running for school the next middle school and high developments and that it has sound, board? school solutions. well-conceived policies. Finally, I I have served on the Board of Educa- Enrollment growth also identifies have been active in the Wisconsin tion for the past three years and am challenges in other respects. With Association of School Boards, earn- running for re-election because I am our high school projected to be one of ing WASB Level One recognition committed to making our district the the largest in the state, we must find and co-presenting with the rest of the best it can be. I have been proud to a way to make it feel small and man- board at the 2018 WASB Education work with district families, teachers ageable for our students, so that none Convention. and administration to set goals and of our kids gets left behind. We must Personal information: determine policies that will keep our also continue to increase the number I live in the Stonefield Village sub- district one of the state’s highest per- about them as a learner. We must of teams and roster spots in athletics division in Middleton with my wife forming. While we have a lot to be continually re-evaluate our practices, to allow a fair opportunity for varsity Jill Bradshaw and three of my kids, proud of, there are many issues fac- and learn to be comfortable with dif- sports participation. Growth also all of whom are students at Middle- ing our district that require thought- ficult conversations, if we are going means changing community demo- ton High School. My oldest son is a ful and diligent leadership. to fulfill our mission to ensure that graphics, which will require addi- sophomore at Carthage College. I am Perhaps my top priority is to con- every child succeeds. tional resources in the future. a UW-Madison graduate and earned tinue the district’s pioneering equity What top three issues are most Finally, teacher recruitment and re- my law degree from the University of work to close the achievement and important to the district and how tention are critical if we want to Wisconsin Law School. In my “day opportunity gaps. We must ensure would you address them? ensure that our students graduate job,” I am an attorney practicing law that our curriculum and culture em- First and foremost, in today’s world college, career and service ready. in Madison, with clients throughout phasize student voice and choice, so school safety has to be the top pri- Our district must support its teach- Wisconsin, including businesses and that every student feels they belong. ority. Ensuring the safety of our stu- ers with appropriate compensation, residents in Middleton. For our efforts to succeed, every stu- dents not only means investing in professional development, and class- dent must feel that there is at least traditional safety measures, but also room support. While I am proud of one adult who knows them and cares requires appropriate resources to

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THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019 TIMES-TRIBUNE PAGE 11 COUNTY Dane County Board Honors MGE Announces Safety Professionals Involved in Plans to Expand September Paradigm Shooting Innovative Shared Solar Program MADISON–Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) today filed an application with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to expand its popular Shared Solar program with a second, large-scale solar installation in the City of Middleton. “Our Shared Solar program is fully subscribed with a waiting list of customers who want to participate,” MGE Chairman, President and CEO Jeff Keebler said. “We have significant customer interest in Shared Solar, and by proposing this expansion, we are meet- ing the needs of our customers who want affordable and locally sourced solar energy.” The 5-megawatt (MW) solar project would be built-in partner- ship with the City of Middleton at the Middleton Municipal Air- port, also known as Morey Field. The proposed expansion gives residential and business customers throughout MGE’s electric ser- vice territory the option of powering their home or business with locally generated solar energy. Subscribers to the voluntary pro- Photo Submitted gram can purchase up to half of their annual electricity use through DANE COUNTY–On March 21, the tion names some 80 different personnel in- was quickly brought under control, avoid- the Shared Solar program. Dane County Board honored the public volved in the incident including dispatchers ing more injuries and additional loss of “This project builds on the success of our first Shared Solar proj- safety professionals and Paradigm (for- and investigators. life,” said Sharon Corrigan, Chair, Dane ect,” Keebler added. “It also advances the City of Middleton’s and merly WTS Paradigm) staff involved in the The resolution also notes Paradigm em- County Board of Supervisors. MGE’s clean energy goals. We look forward to working with our September 19, 2018 shooting at the Mid- ployees who acted decisively and rendered Supervisor Paul Nelson (District 9, Mid- customers and the City of Middleton in growing our Shared Solar dleton-based software company. Middleton aid to wounded co-workers until paramed- dleton) and County Board Chair Sharon program with this new, large-scale project.” Police Chief Charles Foulke was joined by ics arrived. In the days and months since Corrigan (District 26, Middleton) presented Renewable Energy Rider officers from the Middleton Police Depart- the incident, Paradigm and its staff have the resolution to Police Chief Foulke, Sher- A 1-MW share of the 5-MW solar array will serve the Middleton- ment, Nate Herbst, CEO of Paradigm, and worked to provide a supportive environ- iff David Mahoney, and Nate Herbst. Cross Plains Area School District under MGE’s Renewable Energy Sheriff Mahoney and Dane County depu- ment for the community to heal. Rider (RER). A 0.5-MW share will serve the City of Middleton ties to receive the resolution recognizing “Due to the fast action and brave work under a separate RER agreement. their response to the shooting. The resolu- of everyone involved, this horrific incident Under a Renewable Energy Rider, MGE partners with a large energy user to tailor a renewable energy solution to meet that cus- tomer’s energy needs. The model advances shared sustainability 1500 Apply to Grow Hemp, goals and grows clean energy in our community. Construction is expected to begin this summer, with the solar array producing electricity for customers later this fall. Interested customers should visit mge.com/sharedsolar to learn more. DATCP Asks for USDA Guidelines This proposal follows MGE’s first Shared Solar project, a 500-kilowatt array on the roof of Middleton’s Municipal Opera- MADISON–High interest tion of hemp. Under the 2018 marijuana. and effectively develop this tions Center. The array came online in January 2017 fully sub- among hemp growers sug- Farm Bill passed in December, Following the listening ses- crop. scribed. gests that Wisconsin is ready states may allow the production sion DATCP Secretary des- Wisconsin’s industrial hemp MGE continues to work actively with developers to pursue other to supply the developing mar- of hemp under a state program ignee, Brad Pfaff, echoed program launched in the 2018 potential solar generation sites. The company is targeting at least ket, Department of Agriculture, approved by the USDA. USDA Walling’s comments. “To growing season with about a 40 percent reduction in carbon emissions by 2030. Longer-term, Trade and Consumer Protection has yet to provide guidance on support our farmers in taking 250 licensed growers, although MGE is working toward carbon reductions of at least 80 percent (DATCP) officials told agricul- what states should include in advantage of opportunities in many of those did not actu- by 2050. tural marketing representatives these programs. In her remarks, hemp production, we need to ally plant a crop. License ap- in the US Department of Agri- Walling recommended that the ensure we’re giving them clear plications rose dramatically culture (USDA) on March 13. USDA answer Wisconsin’s direction. We need USDA to for the 2019 season, largely in On behalf of DATCP Secre- enthusiasm with guidance on provide essential program clari- response to the new farm bill’s tary-designee Brad Pfaff, Sara developing a state program fication prior to the next grow- removal of hemp from the con- Walling, Agricultural Resource consistent with USDA’s expec- ing season so that our farmers trolled substances list. Management Division Admin- tations. In particular, Walling can invest with confidence, Pfaff also noted that the law istrator, addressed the USDA’s asked USDA to provide guid- knowing that federal and state enforcement community in Agricultural Marketing Service ance on whether the USDA agencies agree on the regula- Wisconsin continues to have staff during a listening session will allow private laboratories tory program.” concerns which must be ac- to allow input in advance of to conduct sampling and test- DATCP will continue to knowledged and addressed. rulemaking for a national pro- ing for THC levels in industrial reach out to USDA to encour- Additionally, he said that any- gram to oversee production of hemp. Currently only state or age partnering with states to thing the USDA could do in the industrial hemp. 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MIDDLETON–Mad City under intermediate duet (Helena last year’s US Masters Champi- chro de Mayo Spring Showcase, Aqua Stars (MCAS), Dane Harris, Lucia Maltes). These onships. The recreational team which will also mark the 20th County’s only competitive syn- achievements qualified all four boasts a wide range of abilities anniversary of the club. It will chronized swim team, hosted routines to compete at the Re- and ages, with the oldest athlete be held at 2 p.m. on May 5 at the Wisconsin Association of gional Championship meet to be being 68 years old. the Middleton-Cross Plains In- Synchronized Swimming State held in St Louis, MO., on May The team hosts a summer door Pool. Joining the competi- Championship meet March 16 11-12. Placing in the top three introductory class at Walter tive team will be the youth and Photos Submitted at the Middleton High School there will allow them to move R. Bauman Outdoor Pool, this Masters recreational swimmers, indoor pool. The athletes earned on to Junior Olympics, held this year on Sundays 11 a.m.-12:30 the Masters competitive swim- of 1998 by Deb Polster, a teacher son’s coaching staff includes: their highest scores of the sea- year at the end of June in Buf- p.m. starting July 21. The youth mers and many athletes from at Memorial High School with Shi Xin, former member of son, taking first place in 18-19 falo, NY. program is open to all swim- previous years’ teams. Former extensive water ballet experi- the Chinese National Synchro- solo (Mathea Diedrich); first The Masters program is in mers eight and older who have coaches and contributors will ence. The team moved to Mid- nized Swimming team, who place in 18-19 team (McKenzie its second season and consists passed Red Cross Level 4. Boys also be honored. The public is dleton when the reins passed to spent many years competing in Barrett, Erin Caldwell, Mathea of both competitive and rec- and girls are welcome to come invited to join the team, their the current head coach, Jennyl- Combo, Team and Solo events Diedrich, Eesha Dornala, Emily reational groups for those 20 try it out in the summer session families, and friends at this free ynde Packham, in 2010. Packam at the International level; Lau- Kushner, Bella Ricke); second and older. The first season saw through the Middleton Recre- event. For further information, became involved with the sport, ren Hamvas, former collegiate place in intermediate 13-15 Bethany Sansing-Helton, who ational Department. see the website www.madcity- first as a parent and later a judge, athlete at Boston University; and team (Megan Hansen, Amelie returned to the sport after com- The MCAS’s will be high- aquastars.com or email info@ when her daughter, Ana, joined Katie Murphy, former youth ath- Harris, Emilia Malecki, Carly peting in her youth, take third lighting all of the routines from madcityaquastars.com. the team after watching the 2008 lete and coach of the Brecksville Packham) and second in 12 and place in her solo competition at this season at their annual Syn- MCAS was started in the fall Summer Olympics. This sea- Blue Dolphins. DINING & Your local source for what’s happening around town! To advertise in this section contact Tim Brubaker at [email protected] in the Middleton ENTERTAINMENT area, and in the Cross Plains area contact Karen Henning at [email protected] (608) 203-9430 1847stammhouse.com SHOP EAT Groups 25-1000 STAY Pick up or we’ll deliver PLAY WE CATER For the Love of Wine! For Info e-mail: LOCAL A Family Owned Winery SUPPORT [email protected] YOUR LOCAL • Handcrafted 6625 Century Ave., Middleton BUSINESSES ReserveR ReserveRRReserve our ourour PLANCALL AHEAD US Limited Production Wines CLUBHOUSECLUBHOUSECLUBHCLCLUBH && FORFOR YOUR • Tasting Room • Small Plates WIWIFFLEWIWIFFLEFFLE BALLBALLBAL FIELDFIIELD forfor CATERING NEEDS! • Wine-Related Gifts youryouryour upcomingupcomiupcomingupcomi parties!parties! FALL EVENTS! & Merchandise • Cheese, Sausage, Breads CallCall 767-5555776767 ! HAPPY HOUR, MONDAY-FRIDAY, 3-6 PM HWY 14 & 7878 NN •• BLACK BLACK EARTH EARTH • 767-5555• 767-5555 • OPEN• OPEN AT 7 11DAYS A.M. A 7 WEEK! DAYS 1/2 PRICE APPETIZERS! With coupon and any tasting, wine glass or bottle purchase. Valid Monday-Thursday. Wine & Cheese Tasting Closed on Tuesday. Expires 4/30/2019. :ŽŝŶEŽĞůDĂŶŽƌĂŶĚ 608-849-WINE (9463) dŽŽƚн<ĂƚĞ͛ƐǁŝŶĞďĂƌĨŽƌĂ uppu!!NDWH›V Exclusive 6000 River Rd., Waunakee, WI drumlinridgewinery.com ĨƌĞĞǁŝŶĞĂŶĚĐŚĞĞƐĞƚĂƐƟŶŐ͘ ࣴࢽࣦࢽ࣫ࢽ࣢ࢽࣟࢽࣞࢽ࣯ࢽࢽ Offers for ŶũŽLJůŝǀĞũĂnjnjŵƵƐŝĐ͘ Attendees! Thursday, April 25th 2:30pm - 4:00pm

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After the film, award- Join us Tuesdays for Wigglers and Gigglers (babies and toddlers), bids. In order to make this an outstanding event, the Friends are winning co-producer, George Howe, will be there for Q&A. This and Thursdays for Big Kids Booktime. Both programs begin at 10 asking for your donation of appealing art items. So, if you have FREE film is brought to you by the Rosemary Garfoot Public Li- a.m. We’re starting our spring series, “So Ready for Spring!”, next art you love but no longer want, please consider donating it to the brary and a Beyond the Page National Endowment for the Humani- week. Please check our website, www.rgpl.org, for details. Friends of the Library. Donations of professional quality art in good ties Grant. Our partners are Gateway to the Driftless, the Black Read to a Dog condition–framed paintings, prints, lithographs, and photography, Earth Public Library and the Mazomanie Free Library. Chase, our canine reading buddy joins us on April 15 from 4-5:30 sculptures, jewelry, pottery, textiles, and glass–are accepted at the p.m. This is a great opportunity, particularly for reluctant readers to library throughout the year. Proceeds from the auction go to fund practice their skills with a happy and appreciative listener. Please library programming and special projects. Donations are tax de- NWDSS CALENDAR call the library if you are interested in reserving a 15-minute ses- ductible. sion. Check our website for a story about Chase: rgpl.org/kids. Friends Spring Used Book Sale Northwest Dane Senior on a Bun 1000 Books Before Kindergarten While you’re visiting garage sales on Trout Day weekend, don’t Services Bingo You are your child’s first and best teacher. You can give them a forget to stop by the Friends Used Book Sale for a sweet deal on 1837 Bourbon Road, Cross Mar. 28: Chicken Stew great jump-start with this program that encourages families to read gently used books, DVDs, and CDs. The doors are open May 3, Plains Player’s Choice together. No child is too young! Stop in anytime to sign up and get 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and May 4, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Proceeds support library Lunch serving begins at Mar. 29: Pot Roast & Gravy a special keepsake record book and book bag for your child. For programming. 11:30 a.m. Call 608-798- Nickel Bingo more information, go to www.rgpl.org/1000-books-kindergarten. Materials Donations to the Friends 6937 by 1 p.m. the day be- Apr. 1: Beef Pot Pie Bring in your record books and watch your kids climb the reading The Friends welcome donations of new or gently used books, fore, to reserve your meal. with Biscuit Top tree! DVDs, CDs, and puzzles. Donation guidelines are posted on the Lego Club library website and at the library, so please check it out before you For a full listing of the daily Exercise-a.m. The Lego Club will meet April 8 from 4-5 p.m. Please give a jingle donate. The next Friends used book sale is May 3-4. menu see the newslet- Euchre-p.m. to let us know you plan to come. 608-798-3881. For ages 5 and Cross Plains-Berry Historical Society Display ter on our website: www. Apr. 2: Chicken Gravy older. Stop by the library to see a display of our latest Lego cre- Stop by the library to take a peek at the Vintage Tiny Shoe Col- nwdss.org Over White Bread ations! lection, on loan from Ginny Faust. Started in the early ‘50s by Menu & Calendar of Dominos Tween Book Club April 15, 4 p.m. her mother, Martha Esser, and continued by Ginny, the collection Events Apr. 3: Fish Sandwich “Ice Dogs,” by Terry Lynn Johnson, is our selection for April. Vic- now contains over 300 shoes. The display is a sampling of some Mar. 27: Pulled Pork Bingo toria Secord, a 14-year-old Alaskan dogsled racer, loses her way on favorites. a routine outing with her dogs. With food gone and temperatures Special Earth Day Community Event, Monday 4/22, 6:30 p.m. dropping, her survival, and that of her dogs and the mysterious boy “Decoding the Driftless”–a documentary film Continued from page 4 she meets in the woods, is entirely up to her. Author Terry Lynn RESERVED SEATING• To save your seat, call the library at Chang Johnson is a musher herself and her crackling writing puts readers 608-798-3881 or email Kris at [email protected]. at the reins as Victoria and Chris experience setbacks, mistakes, The Wisconsin State Journal calls it “A Film to Knock People’s ing the activities of the village will also act as the personnel of- and small triumphs in their wilderness adventure. Sign up and get Socks Off” and they’re not kidding! Join us at the Glacier Creek hall and village departments ficer for the village, the legisla- a copy of the book at the service desk. Middle School Cafetorium for a wild ride of adventure from the air, and, through the department tive representative responsible Earth Day Program with Anne Moser ground, water, and a secret underworld, as leading scientists, local heads, maintaining efficient vil- for communicating village is- Join us April 22 at 2 p.m. for the ever popular, fascinating and fun guides, and area enthusiasts reveal their passion for, and knowledge lage services and programs. He sues with legislative leaders, and All the Water in the World science fair-style program with Anne of, the Driftless. Learn why the beautiful region we live in is the conduct studies as authorized in Moser, Wisconsin Water Librarian. Take a trip around the water the annual budget. cycle and learn about some cool properties of this most precious Optimists Name Student of the Month As village clerk, Chang will resource. School’s out this day - what a great opportunity to do oversee the preparation of the something fun and fascinating at the library. Call 608-798-3881 to agenda, order of business, and let us know how many spots to save for you. meeting packets for all village Project Home–Preventing Basement Flooding boards, commissions, or com- Whether you have recurring basement water issues, or you’ve had mittees as applicable, and main- a one-time event, Jason Hafeman, one of the experts at Madison’s “Project Home”, can help. With a little bit of planning, a few rules, tain records of the water-sewer and some basic landscaping tools, most homeowners can address utility. issues on their own (or with a few extra hands). No large machi- Chang graduated from the nary required. 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Varsity baseball May 1 at Waunakee 4:30 p.m. April 2 vs. Madison East 5 p.m. May 2 vs. Janesville Parker 5 p.m. April 4 at Madison East 5 p.m. May 4 vs. Madison West 11 a.m. April 9 at Verona 5 p.m. May 7 vs. Janesville Craig 5 p.m. April 11 vs. Verona 5 p.m. May 9 at Janesville Craig 5 p.m. April 13 at Madison West 11 a.m. May 14 vs. Sun Prairie 5 p.m. April 16 vs. Madison Memorial 5 p.m. May 16 at Sun Prairie 5 p.m. April 18 at Madison Memorial 5 p.m. May 17 vs. Oregon 5 p.m. April 19 at Oregon 5 p.m. May 21 at Madison La Follette 5 p.m. April 23 vs. Beloit Memorial 5 p.m. May 23 vs. Madison La Follette 5 p.m. April 25 at Beloit Memorial 5 p.m. May 24 vs. Kenosha Bradford (DH) 5 p.m. April 27 at Bay Port Noon April 30 at Janesville Parker 5 p.m. May 2 vs. Janesville Parker 5 p.m. Freshman baseball May 4 vs. Madison West 11 a.m. April 2 at Madison East 5 p.m. May 7 vs. Janesville Craig 5 p.m. White at River Valley 5 p.m. May 9 at Janesville Craig 5 p.m. April 4 vs. Madison East 5 p.m. May 14 vs. Sun Prairie 5 p.m. April 6 at Adams-Friendship Tournament 10 a.m. May 16 at Sun Prairie 5 p.m. April 9 vs. Verona 5 p.m. May 21 at Madison La Follette 5 p.m. April 11 at Verona 5 p.m . May 23 vs. Madison La Follette 5 p.m. April 13 vs. Madison West 11 a.m. May 25 vs. Milton 11 a.m. White vs. Madison La Follette 11 a.m. April 16 at Madison Memorial 5 p.m. White vs. Madison East 5 p.m. April 18 vs. Madison Memorial 5 p.m. JV baseball White vs. Madison East 5 p.m. April 2 vs. Madison East 5 p.m. April 19 at Oregon 5 p.m. April 4 at Madison East 5 p.m. April 25 vs. Beloit Memorial 5 p.m. April 6 at Kenosha Bradford Triangular 11 a.m. April 27 Red vs. Arrowhead 11 a.m. April 9 at Verona 5 p.m. White vs. Waukesha South 11 a.m. April 11 vs. Verona 5 p.m. April 30 vs. Janesville Parker 5 p.m. April 13 at Madison West 11 a.m. May 2 at Janesville Parker 5 p.m. April 16 vs. Madison Memorial 5 p.m. White vs. Madison West 5 p.m. April 18 at Madison Memorial 5 p.m. May 4 at Madison West 11 a.m. April 19 at Oregon 5 p.m. May 7 at Janesville Craig 5 p.m. April 22 at New Glarus 5 p.m. May 9 vs. Janesville Craig 5 p.m. April 23 vs. Beloit Memorial 5 p.m. White vs. Madison Memorial 5 p.m. April 25 at Beloit Memorial 5 p.m. May 10 White vs. Adams-Friendship 5 p.m. April 27 at Bay Port Noon Red vs. River Valley 5 p.m. April 30 at Janesville Parker 5 p.m. Continued on page 19 BOATERS…BOATERS… TiredTired of trailering and storing your boat? TryTry an in-watin-waterer or on-hoist Boat Slip! Located at ‡ Well & Pump Service Mariner’sMariner’s Inn ‡ Water Filters and ‡ Plumbing Service ‡ Water Softeners Nau-Ti-GalNau-Ti-Gal ‡ New Construction ‡ Remodeling Starting at $500$500 ‡ Tankless Water Nau-Ti-GalNau-Ti-Gal SlSlipsips include a Heaters “Summer of FREE Dining”Dining” ‡ Water Heaters – Call for Details 1620 Park Street WestportWestport Marine Cross Plains 608.798.2121 850-4774 MP-#860628 westportmarinemadison.com

Photo submitted Double trouble Middleton area tennis teaching pros Lyle and Kalla Schaefer recently took first place in the Senior Father/Daughter Indoor Tennis Championships held in Barrington, Ill. In the 16 team draw, the unseeded Schaefer team received a bye in the first round, then defeated Lynsie and Merrill Jones from Dallas, 6-2, 6-0, in the second round. In the semifinals, the Schaefer’s defeated top-seeded Richard and Julia Cohen from Philadelphia, Pa., when the Cohen’s needed to retire. The Schaefer’s then rolled over Stephanie Tolosa from Lafayette, Calif. and William White of Boston, Mass., 6-2, 6-0, in the championship match. Many past and current Division 1 college players competed, as well as past top world class playing pros. Lost or found a dog? Just want to help? Find us on Facebook “Lost Dogs Of Wisconsin” www.facebook.com/findfido THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019 TIMES-TRIBUNE PAGE 17 Local Middleton Teens Compete in National Futsal Championships KANAS CITY, KS–Four Middleton-area teens traveled to Kan- sas City, KS, to represent Madison Futsal Fore Regional–National Teams at the US Youth Futsal National Championship held Febru- ary 15-18. The 14th annual championship was the largest in history, boast- ing a field of play with 161 teams from 20 different states and one Canadian province. Of the tournament, Ilir Lushaj, Madison Futsal director says, “Incredibly technical play from teams around the county here a USYF’s National Championship tournament! Year after year, the level of futsal at this tournament jumps as teams are really honing tactics and technical aspects to maximize the small spaces.” Players were rostered to teams in four different age groups: Girls Under 13 (G06), Boys Under 16 (B03), Boys Under 15 (B04) and Boys Under 14 (B05). All four teams qualified for the National Championships after placing at the Central Regional Champion- ships, one of 10 regional championships that hosted 1,010 teams in all. Middleton High School (MHS) Freshman Gavin McEllistrem and MHS Sophomore Ben Tutewohl played on the B03 team [2-1- 1]. They were crowned national finalists after playing against teams Photo submitted from GA, TX, CA to make it to the national championship game where they fell to a team from KY 6-10. Madison Futsal Forge B03 was the only team from Wisconsin to be crowned champion Jellison picks Hamline or finalist at the 2019 National Championships. Middleton track and field athlete Noell Jellison recently signed her letter of intent to compete at Hamline University (Minn). Jellison Noah Corrigan, a ninth grader at MHS was rostered to the B04 is shown here with her father, James, and her mother, Diane. Forge team [1-1-1]. After going undefeated in five games at the Jellison was an alternate on Middleton’s 4x100 team that qualified for state last season. regional championship, the B04 team played in a large field of 14 “I look for her to continue to improve and help the 4x100 team return to state this season,” Middleton coach Cory Christnovich said. teams at Nationals, and matched up with teams from MN, IL, IN to make it to the consolation game. Coaching director Domenick Genova says ““In their first game, the 2004 boys fell to last year’s national champion. In the second game they came back to tie 1-1 with a very strong Phoenix team in the last 10 seconds. It showed a lot of maturity for the boys to stay focused until the last moments, and we were happy to see them climb back in.” Photo submitted The only girls’ team from Madison Futsal that qualified for the National Championships, G06, rostered Adelyn Frantz, a sixth grader from Kromrey Middle School. The girls’ team [0-2-1] made Peters-Michaud it into the semi-finals losing to the team that would take the na- tional championship. chooses St. Norbert Madison Futsal’s peak performance specialist, David Lacocque, Middleton’s Eagan Peters-Michaud Ph.D, says, “The girls played well against some excellent competitition. recently committed to play volleyball at St. Norbert College. Peters-Michaud See Futsal, page 18 will join the Green Night’s inaugural men’s volleyball team in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference. Last season, Peters-Michaud earned first-team all-Big Eight Conference and honorable-mention all-state honors. Peters-Michaud had 392 kills, the sec- ond-highest mark at MHS during the rally scoring-era, and added 43 aces, 38 blocks and 187 digs. Peters-Michaud finished as Middle- ton’s all-time leader in kills (935), was seventh in career digs (484) and fifth in career aces (87). “Eagan’s name is all over the record books at MHS,” Middleton coach Ben White said. “To set the career kill mark is a huge accomplishment. To do it in three years, shows how consistent of a player he has been during his time. “He has three seasons that are in the top-10 in kills at MHS. I think the great thing about Eagan was his competitive- ness that grew throughout his career. He wanted the ball. I cannot say enough about Eagan and what legacy he leaves behind. His name will be all over the ONALASKA record books for a while.” GUN SHOW Onalaska Omni Center 255 Riders Club Rd, Onalaska, WI Proceeds go to Take a Kid Hunting March 29, 30 & 31, 2019 Foundation’s Fri 3-8pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-3pm CAMP NEAL $6 (14 & Under FREE) 608-752-6677 www.bobandrocco.com

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Our keeper came up with some big saves. The girls which can be translated into showed fantastic maturity and the outdoor game. The sport skill.” is a great skill developer as it Adelyn is Jody Frantz’s third demands quick reflexes, fast child to have participated on thinking and pin-point passing. a Madison Futsal Forge team. Futsal is played in all the She states, “All three of our continents of the world by over kids have played for Forge and 100 countries with 12 million each has grown from the oppor- players. Futsal was first in- tunity in her own way. While troduced to Dane County by the technical and strategic fut- Madison Futsal. sal training is first-class, it’s the Looking toward the future, secondary aspects of the Forge Lushaj states, “It is very evi- program that have meant the dent that Madison Futsal Forge most to us as parents. Teaching players and teams are now a life skills such as learning how very strong force at the regional to be a leader amongst your level, leading group play at the peers, how to apply discipline regional level. We are also now and persistence to overcome very competitive at the national hurdles, or how to win and lose level, with some teams making with humility and grace–this is semi, final or (in 2017) also first where the Forge program dif- place. The next near phase is to ferentiates itself and rises above develop much stronger national the others.” players and teams, and the final Futsal is FIFA’s official form phase is to develop national of indoor soccer. It is a 5 v. 5, teams that lead at national com- small-sided game played on petition. We have put in place a hard surfaced, basketball all that is needed and through sized court with a smaller, low hard work, intelligence, hu- Photo submitted bounce ball. Futsal places a mility, research and a process large emphasis on technical driven focus, we will develop skill in high pressure situations top national level players and Griffith to Concordia teams and top character for all Middleton volleyball standout Dylan Griffith (center) recently signed his letter of intent to play at Concordia. Griffith is shown PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE the students. We play for each here with his father, Dave, and his mother, Jeannine. other.” Griffith was named first-team all-Big Eight Conference and first-team all-state in 2018. Griffith led the Cardinals with 388 BOARD OF digs, the third-most of the rally scoring era. Griffith also had 47 aces and a 2.32 passing average — which both were Middleton’s EDUCATION second-best figures of the rally scoring-era. MIDDLETON-CROSS Griffith finished second in school history in digs (615), 10th in career aces (72) and had the best passing average in school his- PLAINS AREA tory since rally scoring began (2.25). SCHOOL DISTRICT “I think one of the absolute highlights of the season came at the banquet when Dylan found out he was first team all-state,” TUESDAY, FEB. 19, 2019 Middleton coach Ben White said. “The look of joy and shock was so genuine and real, that it made everyone either smile or cry. SPECIAL BOARD MEETING “Dylan has done everything the right way and put in more time and effort on his game than anyone I know. His form is text- 7106 South Avenue, Middleton, book. Everything he does he does with precision. And he plays within himself. Always calm and cool. Never rattled.” WI 53562

1. Call to Order Special Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. The special board meeting of the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District Board of Education was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Bob Green. Present: President Bob Green, Vice President Annette Ashley, Clerk Todd Smith, Treasurer Anne Bauer (left at 7:32 p.m.), Board Members Bob Hesselbein, Sean Hyland, and Kurt Karbusicky (arrived at 6:12 p.m.) MEDICAL CARE Not Present: Board Members Attention: Oxygen Users! Gain Kelly Kalscheur and Paul Kinne freedom with a Portable Oxygen Others Present: Assistant Concentrator! No more heavy Superintendent Sherri Cyra, tanks and refills! Guaranteed Director of Business Services Lowest Prices! Call the Oxygen Lori Ames Concentrator Store: 877-676- 2. Review the Charge to the 1646 (CNOW) MCPASD Boundary Committee The board reviewed the MISCELLANEOUS charge presented and did not SAVE ON YOUR NEXT make any revisions. This will be PRESCRIPTION! World Health brought to the board for Link. Price Match Guarantee! approval at the February 25, Prescriptions Required. CIPA 2019 Regular Meeting. Certified. Over 1500 medications MOVED by Ashley SECOND- available. CALL Today For A ED by Hesselbein to move into Free Price Quote. 1-866-546- close session to develop ques- 5275 Call Now! (CNOW) tions for the Superintendent DIRECTV & AT&T. 155 interviews. Motion carried unan- Channels & 1000s of Shows/ imously 6-0 on a roll call vote. Movies On Demand (w/SELECT 3. Convene in Possible Package.) AT&T Internet 99 Closed Session Under S.S. Percent Reliability. Unlimited Photo submitted 19.85 (1)(c) Texts to 120 Countries w/AT&T a. Develop Questions for Wireless. Call 4 FREE Quote- Superintendent Interviews on 1-866-252-8805. (CNOW) February 21 and February 22, Earthlink High Speed Internet. Holewinski to Edgewood Middleton baseball standout Cooper Holewinski (front) recently signed his letter of intent to play at Edgewood College. Hole- 2019 As Low As $14.95/month (for the The board reviewed the first 3 months.) Reliable High winski, a senior outfielder, helped the Cardinals win the Big Eight Conference title last year. questions that each board Speed Fiber Optic Technology. “He progressed as a defensive outfielder through the year,” former Middleton manager Tom Schmitt said of Holewinski. “He member submitted. The board Stream Videos, Music and More! has very good range to cover the gaps and he increased his ability to throw runners out. He has a big upside with the focus and made revisions and removed Call Earthlink Today 1-877-794- passion for baseball he possesses.” several of the questions. 5751 (CNOW) MOVED by Ashley SECOND- DISH TV $59.99 For 190 ED by Hyland to move into open Channels $14.95 High Speed session. Motion carried unani- Internet. Free Installation, Smart 5 Top Reasons to SHOP LOCAL mously, 6-0. HD DVR Included, Free Voice 4. Reconvene in Open Remote. Some restrictions 1. Service, during & after the sale. Session apply. Call 1-855-997-5088 5. Adjournment (CNOW) 2. Great deals! MOVED by Smith SECOND- DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK ED by Hesselbein to adjourn OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR 3. Support your local economy. the Special Board meeting at THE BLIND. Free 3 Day 7:37 p.m. Motion carried unani- Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free 4. They support local schools, parishes & fund-raising groups. mously, 6-0. Towing, All Paperwork Taken Lori Ames, Deputy Clerk Care Of. CALL 1-855-711-0379 5. They smile & mean it when they say “Thanks!” Publish: 3/28/19 WNAXLP (CNOW) THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019 TIMES-TRIBUNE PAGE 19 MIDDLETON SPRING SPORTS SCHEDULE

May 13 White at Arrowhead Blue 5 p.m. April 9 vs. Beloit Memorial 5 p.m. vs. Oregon 5 p.m. April 11 at Janesville Parker 4:30 p.m. May 14 White vs. Sun Prairie 5 p.m. April 12 at Fort Atkinson 5 p.m. Red vs. Sun Prairie Red 5 p.m. April 13 at La Crosse Central 11 a.m. White vs. Verona 5 p.m. April 16 vs. Janesville Craig 5 p.m. May 15 Red vs. Sun Prairie Red 5 p.m. April 18 vs. Sun Prairie 5 p.m. White vs. Sun Prairie 5 p.m. April 23 at Madison East 4:30 p.m. May 18 White vs. Milton (DH) 11 a.m. April 25 vs. Verona 5 p.m. May 21 vs. Madison La Follette 5 p.m. April 30 vs. Madison West 5 p.m. May 23 at Madison La Follette 5 p.m. May 2 at Madison Memorial 5 p.m. May 25 Red vs. Wisconsin Rapids 11 a.m. May 4 at Madison La Follette (DH) 11 a.m. May 7 at Beloit Memorial 4:30 p.m. May 9 vs. Janesville Parker 5 p.m. May 14 at Janesville Craig 4:30 p.m. Girls varsity softball May 16 at Sun Prairie 5 p.m. March 25 vs. Buena Regional (N.J) 2 p.m. March 27 vs. Grayslake (Ill.) 2 p.m. April 1 vs. River Valley 5 p.m. Girls freshman softball April 2 at Madison West 5 p.m. April 13 at Beloit Memorial (DH) 10 a.m. April 3 vs. Madison East 5 p.m. April 16 at Janesville Craig 4:30 p.m. April 4 vs. Madison Memorial 5 p.m. April 18 at Sun Prairie 5 p.m. April 8 at Verona 5 p.m. April 20 Middleton Quad 10 a.m. April 9 vs. Beloit Memorial 5 p.m. May 11 at Janesville Craig (DH) 10 a.m. April 11 at Janesville Parker 4:30 p.m. May 14 vs. Janesville Craig 5 p.m. April 12 at Fort Atkinson 7 p.m. May 16 vs Sun Prairie 5 p.m. April 13 at La Crosse Central 11 a.m. May 18 at Madison Memorial Quad 10 a.m. April 16 vs. Janesville Craig 5 p.m. April 18 vs. Sun Prairie 5 p.m. April 23 at Madison East 4:30 p.m. Boys varsity golf April 25 vs. Verona 5 p.m. April 5 at Wisconsin Dells Invite (Trappers Turn) 8 a.m. April 30 vs. Madison West 5 p.m. April 6 at Wisconsin Dells Invite (Christmas Mountain) 8 a.m. May 2 at Madison Memorial 5 p.m. April 12 Middleton Triangular (Bishop’s Bay) 2 p.m. May 4 at Madison La Follette (DH) 11 a.m. April 15 Edgewood Invite at Blackhawk 2 p.m. May 7 at Beloit Memorial 4:30 p.m. April 16 Middleton Triangular (Pleasant View) 2 p.m. May 9 vs. Janesville Parker 5 p.m. April 17 at Sheboygan North Invite (Blackwolf Run) TBD May 14 at Janesville Craig 4:30 p.m. April 18 at Sheboygan North Invite (Blackwolf Run) TBD May 16 at Sun Prairie 5 p.m. April 23 at Janesville Parker Triangular (Riverside) 2 p.m. April 26 at Onalaska Invite 9 a.m. April 27 at Sparta Invite 9 a.m. Girls JV softball April 30 at Waukesha South Invite (Brandybrook) 1 p.m. April 1 vs. River Valley 5 p.m. May 1 Middleton Triangular (Pleasant View) 2 p.m. April 2 at Madison West 5 p.m. May 2 Morgan Stanley Invite (University Ridge) 12:30 p.m. April 3 vs. Madison East 5 p.m. May 4 at Arrowhead Invite (Erin Hills) 9 a.m. April 4 vs. Madison Memorial 5 p.m. April 8 at Verona 5 p.m. Continued on page 22

PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICEPUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE Board Agenda for February 25, 2019 - b. Employee Services - Certified Staff ence checks for the two finalists. Meeting Minutes i. Approval of Resignations 7. ITEMS FOR ACTION The board approved under consent agenda the following resig- a. Approval of Clark Street Community School Governance MIDDLETON-CROSS PLAINS AREA nations: Adam Gault, Mandarin Chinese Teacher at Glacier Creek Board Member SCHOOL DISTRICT Sheila Hibner, School to Work Coordinator at MHS MOVED by Bauer SECONDED by Smith to appoint Amy Jester District Services Center Justin Wilder, Choral and Music Teacher at MHS as a Clark Street Community School Governance board member. 7106 South Avenue, Middleton, Wisconsin ii. Approval of Leaves of Absence Motion carried unanimously, 8-0. There were no leaves of absence to approve. b. Approval of Resolution Awarding the Sale of $138,900,000 BOARD LISTENING SESSION WITH CLARK STREET AND iii. Approval of Staff Appointments General Obligation School Building and Improvement Bonds, MHS STAFF - 6:00 P.M. The board approved under consent agenda the following staff Series 2019A appointment: Jessica Taylor, to a 1.0 FTE regular contract Lori let the board know that the district did not maintain our AAA 1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BOE MEETING AT 7:00 P.M. Elementary Principal at Pope Farm Elementary School effective rating. The reason the district did not maintain the rating is due to The regular board meeting of the Middleton-Cross Plains Area July 1, 2019. the high debt burden from the referendum borrowing. Tami School District Board of Education was called to order at 7:07 p.m. iv. Approval of Retirements Olszewski from Ehlers presented information on the resolution and by President Bob Green. There were no retirements to approve. the closing information. MOVED by Smith SECONDED by Kinne to Present: President Bob Green, Vice President Annette Ashley, c. District Consent Items approve the resolution awarding the sale of $138,900,000 General Clerk Todd Smith, Treasurer Anne Bauer, and Board Members: i. Approval of School Safety Drills Obligation School Building and Improvement Bonds, Series 2019A. Sean Hyland, Kelly Kalscheur, Kurt Karbusicky, and Paul Kinne There were no safety drills to approve. Motion carried unanimously, 8-0 on a roll call vote. (Exhibit B) Not Present: Board Member Bob Hesselbein 6. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION/DISCUSSION c. Approval of Budget Amendment for 2018-2019 Others Present: Superintendent George Mavroulis, Assistant a. School Improvement Team Report - Clark Street and MHS MOVED by Smith SECONDED by Hyland to approve the budget Superintendent Sherri Cyra, Director of Business Services Lori High school principals Jill Gurtner and Steve Plank attended the amendment for 2018-2019 as presented. Motion carried unani- Ames, Principal Jill Gurtner, Principal Steve Plank, Director of board meeting to share their school improvement team reports. mously, 8-0. (Exhibit C) Secondary Education Laura Love, Director of Student Services Each principal briefly reviewed their school improvement reports d. Approval of Initial 2019-20 Budget Development Assumptions Barb Buffington, EUA Representatives Chris Michaud and Kim which included their goals, MTSS work and winter assessment MOVED by Bauer SECONDED by Karbusicky to approve the ini- Frerichs, Principal Chris Dahlk and Tami Olszewski from Ehlers. data. Barb Buffington and Laura Love joined the conversation tial 2019-2020 budget development assumptions. Motion carried 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES regarding Leading Education in the Future. Together they shared unanimously, 8-0. (Exhibit D) MOVED by Hyland SECONDED by Ashley to approve the the programmatic drivers that are being used to help design the new e. Approval of an Attendance Boundary Committee Regular and Closed Minutes of February 11, 2019. Motion carried building and move high school teaching and learning into the future. Sherri Cyra presented a list of recommended committee mem- unanimously, 8-0. Barb Buffington also discussed the safety mindset behind the build- bers and shared the criteria for choosing the members. The board 3. COMMUNICATIONS ing process and layout. Several questions were asked by the board reviewed the list and asked several questions. MOVED by Bauer a. Citizen Comments - None throughout the presentation. SECONDED by Ashley to approve the attendance boundary com- b. Correspondence/Board Communication b. High School Visioning and Design Report mittee as presented. Motion carried unanimously, 8-0. (Exhibit E) Anne Bauer stated that there is the Sunset Ridge Science Fair Chris Michaud and Kim Frerichs from EUA shared the following f. Approval of MCPASD Boundary Committee Charge this week. Sean Hyland attended the Winter Festival at Park items as a review of the visioning meetings on the high school proj- The board reviewed the draft of the Boundary Committee charge Elementary. Kurt Karbusicky attended the Winter Play at MHS. ect - plan organization, collaborative hubs and creating small learn- on February 19 at a special meeting. There are no suggested c. Legislative - None ing communities. Safety and security was briefly discussed along changes. MOVED by Karbusicky SECONDED by Ashley to approve 4. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT with the philosophy and best practices of safety and security. EUA the MCPASD Committee charge. Motion carried unanimously, 8-0. a. Upcoming Events and Updates previewed the preliminary plans of the high school changes by floor. (Exhibit F) George Mavroulis began the superintendent’s report by recogniz- The board asked several questions regarding the report. g. Decision on Boundary Attachment ing Attorney Jon Anderson, who works for Godfrey & Kahn and is c. AGR Report for Sauk Trail Lori Ames presented the request for a boundary change that the President of the Clark Street board, for receiving the 2019 George Principal Chris Dahlk shared that AGR legislation requires a win- district received. She also explained the process and implications Tippler Award for distinguished service in school law. On ter report on testing. Chris briefly discussed the class size reduc- for approving or denying. The board discussed the possibilities. Wednesday, Lori, Bill Eberhardt and George will be meeting with tions and coaching for students who require urgent interventions. MOVED by Smith SECONDED by Bauer to deny the boundary MG&E about possible solar opportunities. George also shared that Chris reviewed the test scores and the changes from fall to winter. attachment request. Motion carried unanimously, 8-0. (Exhibit G) the Blackhawk Neighborhood meeting on the new elementary Chris also spoke about the strategies Sauk Trail is utilizing this year. 8. CONVENE IN POSSIBLE CLOSED SESSION UNDER S.S. school is March 4 at 6:30 p.m. here at the District Services Center. These efforts include PLC time being used strategically, working 19.85 (1)(c) Also, the first Boundary Committee meeting is March 6 at 6:00 p.m. with the staff developer from Teacher’s College, and working on a. Superintendent Finalist Deliberation 5. CONSENT AGENDA social and emotional learning for all students. The board determined that there was no need for closed session. MOVED by Smith SECONDED by Hyland to approve the follow- d. Superintendent Search Update 9. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION ing items on the consent agenda: 5.a.1. Approval of Bills Payable, Bob Green shared information on the process of the superintend- 10. NEXT MEETING DATES AND ADJOURNMENT 5.b.1. Approval of Resignations and 5.b.3. Approval of Staff ent search. The two finalists will be announced on Tuesday. Sherri MOVED by Ashley SECONDED by Kalscheur to adjourn the regu- Appointments (addendum). Motion carried unanimously, 8-0. Cyra reviewed the layout for the finalist visits on March 7 and March lar meeting at 9:21 p.m. Motion carried unanimously, 8-0. a. Administrative/Business Services 11. Cheryl will post the special meeting on March 11 for deliberation a. Future Meeting Dates i. Approval of Bills Payable and she will also schedule a closed session on March 12 at 6:30 b. Potential Board Agenda Items The board approved under consent agenda the check list totaling p.m. if needed. There was discussion by the board on the delibera- $1,270,309.51. (Exhibit A) tion process and timing. They also discussed several other house- Cheryl Janssen, Board Secretary ii. Approval of Treasurer’s Report keeping items. Multi-level communications will go out for leadership, There was no Treasurer’s Report to approve. staff and families. 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TOWN OF CROSS PLAINS A little space LOCATION AND HOURS OF POLLING PLACE Notice is hereby given of a Spring Election for residents of the Town of Cross Plains. Said Election can bring BIG business! will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at the Community Center, 3734 County Road P, Cross Plains. The polls will be open at 7:00 a.m. and will close at 8:00 p.m. They are accessible to all. If you have You could have advertised here. questions concerning the polling place contact the Town Clerk, Nancy Meinholz at 798-0189 or tcp- [email protected]. Nancy Meinholz, Clerk NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION the screen at “no” if opposed to the question. AND SAMPLE BALLOT WHERE OPTICAL SCAN VOTING IS USED April 2, 2019 OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE OF The vote should not be cast in any other man- CROSS PLAINS MUNICIPAL CLERK ner. Not more than five minutes’ time shall be allowed inside a voting booth. Sample ballots or TO THE VOTERS OF THE VILLAGE OF other materials to assist the elector in casting his CROSS PLAINS: or her vote may be taken into the booth and Notice is hereby given of the Spring Local copied. The sample ballot shall not be shown to Election to be held in the Village of Cross Plains anyone so as to reveal how the ballot is marked. on April 2, 2019 at which the officers named below shall be chosen. The names of the candi- If the elector spoils an optical scan ballot, he dates for each office to be voted for, whose nom- or she shall return it to an election official who inations have been certified to or filed in this shall issue another ballot in its place, but not office, are given under the title of the office, each more than three ballots shall be issued to any in its proper column, together with the questions one elector. If the ballot has not been initialed by submitted to a vote, for a referendum, if any, in two inspectors or is defective in any other way, the sample ballot below. the elector shall return it to the election official, who shall issue a proper ballot in its place. After INFORMATION TO ELECTORS casting his or her vote, the elector shall leave the voting booth, properly deposit the ballot and Upon entering the polling place, a voter shall promptly leave the polling place. state his or her name and address, show an acceptable form of photo identification and sign AFTER MARKING THE BALLOT the poll book before being permitted to vote. If a voter is not registered to vote, a voter may regis- After an official optical scan ballot is marked, it ter to vote at the polling place serving his or her shall be inserted in the security sleeve so the residence, if the voter presents proof of resi- marks do not show. After casting his or her vote, dence in a form specified by law. Where ballots the voter shall insert the ballot in the voting are distributed to voters, the initials of two device and discard the sleeve. The voter shall inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon leave the polling place promptly. A voter may being permitted to vote, the voter shall retire select an individual to assist in casting his or her alone to a voting booth and cast his or her ballot, vote if the voter declares to the presiding official except that a voter who is a parent or guardian that he or she is unable to read, has difficulty may be accompanied by the voter’s minor child reading, writing, or understanding English, or or minor ward. An election official may inform that due to disability is unable to cast his or her the voter of the proper manner for casting a vote, ballot. The selected individual rendering assis- but the official may not in any manner advise or tance may not be the voter’s employer or an indicate a particular voting choice. agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the voter. AT THE SPRING ELECTION The following is a sample of the official ballot The voter shall fill in the oval next to the name for the Village of Cross Plains. of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To Michael Axon, Interim Clerk vote for a person whose name does not appear Village of Cross Plains on the ballot, the voter shall write in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space pro- Following is a complete list of candidates for vided, and fill in the oval next to the write-in line. the office of Village of Cross Plains President to On referendum questions, the voter shall fill in be voted for at the Spring Election, each is listed the oval next to “yes” if in favor of the question, as they will appear on the ballot: or fill in the oval next to “no” if opposed to the question. Jay Lengfeld

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NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION AND SAMPLE English or that due to disability is unable to cast his or her ballot. BALLOTS - APRIL 2, 2019 The selected individual rendering assistance may not be the voter’s employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the voter. OFFICE OF THE TOWN OF MIDDLETON CLERK Hailey Roessler, Clerk TO THE ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF MIDDLETON Town of Middleton Notice is hereby given of a spring election to be held in The Following is a complete list of Candidates for the Town of Town of Middleton, on April 2, 2019, at which the officers named Middleton: below shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for each office to be voted for, whose nominations have been certified to or Justice for the Supreme Court filed in this office, are given under the title of the office, each in its Brian Hagedorn proper column, together with the questions submitted to a vote, for Lisa Neubauer a referendum, if any, in the sample ballot posted at the Town Hall and on the Town Website. Court of Appeals Judge District IV Information to Voters Jennifer Nashold Upon entering the polling place, a voter shall state his or her name and address, show an acceptable form of photo identifica- Circuit Court Judge, Branch 16 tion and sign the poll book before being permitted to vote. If a Rhonda L. Lanford voter does not have acceptable photo identification the voter may obtain a free photo ID for voting from the Division of Motor Multi-Jurisdictional Judge Vehicles. If a voter is not registered to vote, a voter may register Todd E. Meurer to vote at the polling place serving his or her residence, if the voter presents proof of residence in a form specified by law. Where bal- Town Board Chairperson lots are distributed to voters, the initials of two inspectors must Cynthia Richson appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the voter shall retire alone to a voting booth and cast his or her ballot except that Town Board Supervisor 1 a voter who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the Lisa Pardon voter’s minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform Richard Oberle the voter of the proper manner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting Town Board Supervisor 2 choice. Brent Renteria VILLAGE OF CROSS PLAINS Where Optical Scan Voting is Used The voter shall fill in the oval next to the name of the candidate School District Elections: LOCATION AND HOURS OF POLLING PLACE of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the Madison Metropolitan School District NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Spring Local Election will ballot, the voter shall write in the name of the person of his or her School Board Member Seat 3 be held on April 2, 2019 in the Village of Cross Plains. The fol- choice in the space provided for a write-in vote and fill in the oval Cristiana Carusi lowing Polling Place will be used for this election: next to the write-in line. On referendum questions, the voter shall Kaleem Caire fill in the oval next to “yes” if in favor of the question, or the voter Cross Plains-Berry Fire District shall fill in the oval next to “no” if opposed to the question. School Board Member Seat 4 Fire Station When using an electronic ballot marking device (“ExpressVote” Ali Janae Muldrow 1501 Bourbon Road or “AutoMARK”) to mark an optical scan ballot, the voter shall David Blaska Cross Plains, WI 53528 touch the screen at the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a School Board Member Seat 5 All Polling Places will open at 7:00 am and will close at person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the voter shall TJ Mertz 8:00 pm. type in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space Ananda Mirilli provided for a write-in vote. On referendum questions, the voter If you have any questions concerning your polling place, con- shall touch the screen at “yes” if in favor of the question, or the Verona School District tact the Municipal Clerk: voter shall touch the screen at “no” if opposed to the question. School Board Member Portion 2 Spoiled Ballot Amy Almond Michael Axon If the voter spoils an optical scan ballot, he or she shall return it Interim Village Administrator/Clerk to an election official who shall issue another ballot in its place, but School Board Member At Large not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one voter. If the Noah Roberts 2417 Brewery Road (PO Box 97) ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is defective in any Deborah Biddle Cross Plains, WI 53528 other way, the voter shall return it to the election official, who shall Office Hours – Monday thru Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm issue a proper ballot in its place. Middleton-Cross Plains School District After Voting the Ballot School Board Member Area 1 (608) 798-3241 x 107 After an official optical scan ballot is marked, it shall be inserted Katy Morgan [email protected] in the security sleeve, so the marks do not show. After casting his or her vote, the voter shall leave the booth, insert the ballot in the School Board Member Area III The Polling Place is accessible to the elderly and disabled vot- voting device and discard the sleeve, or deliver the ballot to an Minza Karim ers. Please contact the Municipal Clerk above with any other inspector for deposit. If a central count system is used, the voter questions regarding accessibility. shall insert the ballot in the ballot box and discard the sleeve or School Board Member Area IV deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. The voter shall leave Bob Hesselbein Michael Axon the polling place promptly. Todd G. Smith Interim Village Administrator/Clerk A voter may select an individual to assist in casting his or her vote if the voter declares to the presiding official that he or she is Publish: 3/28/19 WNAXLP Publish: 3/28/19 WNAXLP unable to read, has difficulty reading, writing or understanding PAGE 22 TIMES-TRIBUNE THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019 MIDDLETON SPRING SPORTS SCHEDULE

May 8 at Beloit Memorial Quad (Krueger) 2 p.m. May 1 at New Glarus Invite (Edelweiss) 10 a.m. May 13 at Madison Memorial Invite Noon May 2 at Madison West (Glenway) 2:30 p.m. May 16 at Big 8 Conference Meet (Evansville) 8:30 a.m. May 3 at Baraboo Invite (Baraboo CC) 9 a.m. May 6 at Baraboo Scramble (Devil’s Head) 11 a.m. May 8 at Beloit Memorial Quad (Beloit CC) 2 p.m. Boys JV golf May 9 Middleton Invite (Pleasant View) 2:30 p.m. April 8 at Sauk Prairie Invite (Lake Wisconsin) Noon May 13 at Beloit Memorial (Krueger) 9 a.m. April 11 at Sun Prairie 2:30 p.m. May 16 at Big 8 Conference Meet (Evansville) 8:30 a.m. April 13 at Janesville Craig Invite (Glen Erin) Noon April 16 Middleton Triangular (Pleasant View) 2 p.m. April 18 at Middleton Invite (Pleasant View) 2:30 p.m. Boys varsity track April 23 at Janesville Parker Triangular (Riverside) 2 p.m. March 23 at Ripon Invite TBD April 25 at Monona Grove 2:30 p.m. March 30 at Madison West Relays 4:30 p.m. April 27 at Waunakee 9 a.m. April 2 vs. Janesville Parker 4:30 p.m. April 30 at Middleton Triangular (Pleasant View) 2 p.m. A little space

NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION can bring BIG business! AND SAMPLE BALLOTS You could have advertised here. APRIL 2, 2019 NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION question, or the voter shall touch the screen at “no” if opposed to OFFICE OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETON CLERK April 2, 2019 the question. TO THE VOTERS OF CITY OF MIDDLETON: The vote should not be cast in any other manner. Not more OFFICE OF MIDDLETON-CROSS PLAINS AREA SCHOOL than five minutes’ time shall be allowed inside a voting booth. DISTRICT CLERK Notice is hereby given of a Spring Election to be held in the Sample ballots or other materials to assist the voter in casting his City of Middleton on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at which the officers or her vote may be taken into the booth and copied. The sample TO THE ELECTORS OF DANE COUNTY: named below shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for ballot shall not be shown to anyone so as to reveal how the ballot each office to be voted for, whose nominations have been certi- is marked. fied to or filed in this office, are given under the title of the office, Notice is hereby given of a nonpartisan spring election to be held in the County of Dane on April 2, 2019, at which the officers each in its proper column, together with the questions submitted Spoiled Ballot named below shall be nominated. The names of the candidates for to a vote, for a referendum, if any, in the sample ballot below. If the voter spoils a paper or optical scan ballot, he or she shall each office to be voted for, whose nominations have been certified return it to an election official who shall issue another ballot in its to or filed in this office, are given under the title of the office, each INFORMATION TO VOTERS place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one in its proper column, together with the question submitted to a voter. If the ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is vote, for a referendum, if any, in the sample ballot. Upon entering the polling place, a voter shall state his or her defective in any other way, the voter shall return it to the election name and address, show an acceptable form of photo identifica- official, who shall issue a proper ballot in its place. tion and sign the poll book before being permitted to vote. If a Information to Voters Upon entering the polling place, a voter shall state his or her voter is not registered to vote, a voter may register to vote at the The voter may spoil a touch screen ballot at the voting station name and address, show an acceptable form of photo identifica- polling place serving his or her residence, if the voter presents before the ballot is cast. proof of residence in a form specified by law. Where ballots are tion and sign the poll book before being permitted to vote. If a voter does not have acceptable photo identification the voter may distributed to voters, the initials of two inspectors must appear on After Voting the Ballot obtain a free photo ID for voting from the Division of Motor the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the voter shall retire After an official paper ballot is marked, it shall be folded so the Vehicles. If a voter is not registered to vote, a voter may register alone to a voting booth and cast his or her ballot except that a inside marks do not show, but so the printed endorsements and to vote at the polling place serving his or her residence, if the voter voter who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the inspectors’ initials on the outside do show. The voter shall leave presents proof of residence in a form specified by law. Where bal- voter’s minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the booth, deposit the ballot in the ballot box, or deliver the ballot lots are distributed to voters, the initials of two inspectors must the voter of the proper manner for casting a vote, but the official to an inspector for deposit, and shall leave the polling place appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the voter shall may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting promptly. choice. retire alone to a voting booth and cast his or her ballot except that a voter who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the After an official optical scan ballot is marked, it shall be insert- voter’s minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform Where Optical Scan Voting is Used ed in the security sleeve, so the marks do not show. After casting the voter of the proper manner for casting a vote, but the official The voter shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to the his or her vote, the voter shall leave the booth, insert the ballot in may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for the voting device and discard the sleeve, or deliver the ballot to an choice. which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose inspector for deposit. If a central count system is used, the voter name does not appear on the ballot, the voter shall write in the shall insert the ballot in the ballot box and discard the sleeve or Where Paper Ballots are Used name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. The voter shall leave The voter shall make a mark (X) in the square next to the name a write-in vote and fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to the the polling place promptly. write-in line. On referendum questions, the voter shall fill in the of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not oval or connect the arrow next to “yes” if in favor of the question, After an official touch screen ballot is cast, the voter shall leave appear on the ballot, the voter shall write in the name of the per- or the voter shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to “no” the polling place promptly. if opposed to the question. son of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote. On referendum questions, the voter shall make a mark (X) in the A voter may select an individual to assist in casting his or her square next to “yes” if in favor of the question, or the voter shall When using an electronic ballot marking device (“Automark”) to vote if the voter declares to the presiding official that he or she is make a mark (X) in the square next to “no” if opposed to the ques- mark an optical scan ballot, the voter shall touch the screen at the unable to read, has difficulty reading, writing or understanding tion. name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for English or that due to disability is unable to cast his or her ballot. which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose The selected individual rendering assistance may not be the When using a tactile ballot marking device (Vote-PAD) to mark name does not appear on the ballot, the voter shall type in the voter’s employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or a paper ballot, the voter shall obtain from the inspectors, the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for agent of a labor organization which represents the voter. a write-in vote. On referendum questions, the voter shall touch assistive device and any audio or dexterity aids if required. The voter shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to the name of the screen at “yes” if in favor of the question, or the voter shall Lori Ames, Deputy Clerk touch the screen at “no” if opposed to the question. the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not The following is a sample of the official ballot: appear on the ballot, the voter shall write in the name of a person After Marking the Ballot After an official optical scan ballot is marked, it shall be insert- of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote and fill ed in the security sleeve so the marks do not show. After casting in the oval or connect the arrow next to the write-in line. On refer- his or her vote, the voter shall leave the booth, insert the ballot in endum questions, the voter shall fill in the oval or connect the the voting device and discard the sleeve, or deliver the ballot to arrow next to “yes” if in favor of the question, or the voter shall fill an inspector for deposit. If a central count system is used, the in the oval or connect the arrow next to “no” if opposed to the voter shall insert the ballot in the ballot box and discard the question. sleeve, or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. The voter shall leave the polling place promptly. Where Optical Scan Voting is Used The voter shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to the A voter may select an individual to assist in casting his or her name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which vote if the voter declares to the presiding official that he or she is he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does unable to read, has difficulty reading, writing or understanding not appear on the ballot, the voter shall write in the name of the English or that due to disability is unable to cast his or her ballot. person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote The selected individual rendering assistance may not be the and fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to the write-in line. On voter’s employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or referendum questions, the voter shall fill in the oval or connect the agent of a labor organization which represents the voter. arrow next to “yes” if in favor of the question, or the voter shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to “no” if opposed to the The following is a sample of the official ballot: question. When using an electronic ballot marking device (“Automark,” Alderperson District 1 Kathy Olson “ExpressVote,” Clear Access or “ImageCast Evolution-ICE”) to mark an optical scan ballot, the voter shall touch the screen at the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which Alderperson District 3 Katy Nelson he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does Sarah Cords not appear on the ballot, the voter shall type in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote. On referendum questions, the voter shall touch the screen Alderperson District 5 Luke Fuszard at “yes” if in favor of the question, or the voter shall touch the Howard Teal screen at “no” if opposed to the question.

Alderperson District 7 Where Touch Screen Voting is Used Dan Ramsey II The voter shall touch the screen at the name of the candidate Lorie J. Burns, City of Middleton Clerk of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to Type B Notice vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the voter shall type in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote. On referendum Publish: 3/28/19 WNAXLP Publish: 3/28/19 questions, the voter shall touch the screen at “yes” if in favor of the WNAXLP THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019 TIMES-TRIBUNE PAGE 23

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SIN STATUTES SUBJECT TO THE LIMITATIONS IMPOSED BY CHAPTER 125 OF THE WISCONSIN STATUTES, AND ALL The Town of Springfield will receive and accept bids ONLY ACTS AMENDATORY THEREOF AND SUPPLEMENTARY through QuestCDN.com via the online electronic bid service Redi-MixDriver THERETO AND HEREBY AGREES TO COMPLY WITH THE (QuestvBid) for the construction of Town of Springfield 2019 Road Viroqua —Mauston LAWS, REGULATIONS ORDINANCES, AND RESOLUTIONS Improvements until April 12, 2019 at 10:00 AM. All bids will be STATE, FEDERAL AND LOCAL, AFFECTING THE SALE OF Class BCDL Required Sparta—Tomah downloaded and publicly read aloud at MSA Professional SUCH LIQUORS IF A LICENSE BE GRANTED THE UNDER- Services, Inc., 1702 Pankratz Street, Madison, WI 53704 at that SIGNED. time. COMPETITIVE PAY—401K—PAIDTIME OFF—PAID HOLIDAYS TOWN OF MIDDLETON MARCH 18, 2019 The work for which bids are asked includes the following: HEALTH—DENTAL—VISION—LIFE INSURANCE CLASS B FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE:(Beer) Approximately 750 Tons of Hot Mix Asphaltic Overlay Wedging CLASS C WINE Visitwww.croell.com/careers/positions and 1,800 Tons of Asphaltic Overlay. This work will be complet- AT: ed at different locations within the Township. Work also includes 6704 Watts Road, Madison, WI 53704 two roadway patches, inclusive of full-depth asphalt and base We Are Now Looking to Lease Under Employment of: replacement, at two different locations along Schneider Rd. KAM Sharp Enterprises, INC. DBA Keith Beveridge 5312 The anticipated final completion date is July 26, 2019. Owner Operators Glengarry Parkway; Edina MN 55436 The BIDDING DOCUMENTS may be examined at the offices of MSA Professional Services, Inc., Madison, Wisconsin; the Hailey E. Roessler, Town Clerk Town of Springfield; Wisconsin. Planholders list will be updated Publish: 3/28/19 WNAXLP interactively on our web address at http://www.msa-ps.com under Bidding. TOWN OF CROSS PLAINS Copies of the BIDDING DOCUMENTS are available at PLAN COMMISSION www.questcdn.com. QuestCDN Vbid system requires Bidders to Contact Us at purchase BIDDING DOCUMENTS from QuestCDN. You may 1-800-356-9350 AGENDA download the digital plan documents for $35 by inputting Quest for more details Monday, April 1, 2019 @ 8:00 pm eBidDoc #6242552 on the website’s Project Search page. Please at the Community Center, 3734 County Road P in Pine Bluff contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or [email protected] *There will be a presentation regarding conservation for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and subdivisions by Brian Ohm, UW Extension at 7 PM working with the digital project information. prior to the Plan Commission meeting. No proposal will be accepted unless accompanied by a certi- fied check or bid bond equal to at least 5% of the amount bid, JOB OPENINGS: 1. Call to order. payable to the OWNER as a guarantee that, if the bid is accept- 2. Approve the minutes of the March 4th meeting. ed, the bidder will execute and file the proper contract and bond COME JOIN OUR MAILROOM STAFF! 3. Public Comment. within 15 days after the award of the contract. BIDDER is 4. Discussion/Action: The Schoepp’s are requesting a CUP required to deliver the original certified check or bid bond within News Publishing Company in Black Earth for a building on their property to support their electrical con the 72 hours of bid opening to MSA Professional Services, Inc., is looking to add to our staff to assemble newspaper tracting business for storage of equipment and materials. Attn: Terri Meyerhofer, P.E., 1702 Pankratz Street, Madison, WI 5. Discussion/Action: The Commission will discuss defining 53704. The certified check or bid bond will be returned to the bid- inserts into our newspapers and shoppers each week. conservation subdivisions as they apply to transfer of devel der as soon as the contract is signed, and if after 15 days the bid- Hours available: Mondays 6:30am–2:30pm; opment rights and areas for receiving and obtaining bonus der shall fail to do so, the certified check or bid bond shall be for- development entitlements. feited to the OWNER as liquidated damages. Thursdays 10:00am–5:00pm; Fridays, 6:00am–noon 6. Discussion/Action: The Commission will discuss proposed No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual $10.00 per hour. Pick 1, 2 or all 3 days! zoning of properties that are not resolved for the Chapter 10. date of the opening thereof. OWNER reserves the right to waive any informalities or to If you like to listen to 94.9 (Oldies music) while talking with Note1: A majority of the Town Board may be present. No votes reject any or all bids. a co-worker, and can work thoroughly at the same time, or other action will be taken by the Town Board at this meeting. Published by the authority of the Town of Springfield. come work with us! Note 2: Papers and information on the agenda topics above may be found on the Internet at http://www.plan- CONSULTING ENGINEER: commissionTCP.com MSA Professional Services, Inc. NEWS PUBLISHING COMPANY 1702 Pankratz Street 1126 Mills Street, Black Earth Submitted on March 22, 2019, by Mary Scott, Madison, WI 53704 Call (608) 767-3655 (ask for Tom or Bob) Secretary for the TCP Plan Commission/Deputy Clerk Terri Meyerhofer

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Responsibilities, but not limited to: WISCONSIN MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER! • Manage incoming calls and walk in business • Maintain computer and customer files AUTOMATION COMPONENTS, INC. • Process changes, claims, payments, quoting Assisted Living • Document phone conversations, and follow up to ensure accuracy Requirements: • No Weekends Girlie’s Manor an assisted living facility for elderly is seeking • Proven customer service support experience • Assembly Work, Innovative Products • Strong phone contact handling skills Full-time Caregivers in Mount Horeb & Cross Plains. • Strong communication skills • Family, Fun-Work Environment & Culture • Ability to multi-task Must be reliable & responsible. • Insurance background preferred but will train the right candidate • Excellent Employee Benefits Package Good pay & benefi ts. • High school degree Benefits: Applicants should have a stable job history • $13-15/hour, based upon experience Automation Components, Inc. and references. Experience is preferred but will train. • 10 Paid holidays 2305 Pleasant View Road • Simple IRA contribution 608-437-2778 or 608-798-1086 • Vacation time available Middleton, WI 53562 Send cover letter and resumé to: ADVERTISEMENT TO BID C. Brunner Contact Julie @ [email protected] or 608-831-2585 PO Box 445, Black Earth, WI 53515 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WATER AND SEWER [email protected] IMPROVEMENTS ADVERTISEMENT TO BID PROJECT NO. 16-124b UNIVERSITY AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND CITY OF MIDDLETON, WISCONSIN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS PROJECT NO. 16-124c The City of Middleton will receive Bids in electronic format only, FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO STREETS, CURB & through QuestCDN.com, for water and sewer work until 2 p.m., CITY OF MIDDLETON, WISCONSIN GUTTER, SIDEWALKS, local time, Thursday, April 4, 2019, at which time they will be pub- The City of Middleton will receive Bids in electronic format only, licly opened and read aloud. CARRIAGE WALKS AND DRIVEWAY APRONS through QuestCDN.com, for traffic signal and lighting improve- ment work until 2:30 p.m., local time, Thursday, April 4, 2019, at The work includes the construction of: 200 linear feet of water PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Common Council of the City which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. main, water main manholes, 40 linear feet of sanitary sewer, and of Middleton has declared its intention to exercise its police pow- miscellaneous water and sanitary sewer abandonments and ers pursuant to Sec. 66.0703, Wis. Stats., to levy special assess- The work includes removing existing pull boxes and concrete removals. The University Avenue reconstruction project is being ments upon property within the following described assessment bases, relocating and installing 3 traffic signal poles, installing 3 led by Dane County Highway Department. CONTRACTOR shall district for benefits conferred upon the property by the improve- new traffic signal poles, constructing 3 concrete boxes, installing coordinate project schedule with Dane County Highway Crews. ments to streets, curb & gutter, sidewalks, carriage walks and all new pedestrian and traffic signal heads, and installing all driveway aprons. required conduit and traffic signal wire installation. The University Digital Bidding Documents are available at the City of Avenue reconstruction project is being led by Dane County Middleton web site (www.ci.middleton.wi.us) or through the Quest ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Highway Department. CONTRACTOR shall coordinate project Construction Data Network (www.questcdn.com). You may schedule with Dane County. download the digital Bid Documents for Quest project 6216176 at All properties abutting University Avenue, from Cayuga Street a cost of $25. Please contact Quest at (952) 233-1632 or to approximately 450 feet west of Park Street. Digital Bidding Documents are available at the City of [email protected] for assistance in free membership registra- Middleton web site (www.ci.middleton.wi.us) or through the Quest tion, downloading, and working with this digital project informa- The report of the City Engineer, which includes plan drawings Construction Data Network (www.questcdn.com). You may tion. The online bid form is also accessed through the QuestCDN and specifications, an estimated cost of improvements and pro- download the digital Bid Documents for Quest project 6216196 at website. posed special assessments is on file in the City Clerk’s office and a cost of $25. Please contact Quest at (952) 233-1632 or may be inspected there during any business day between the [email protected] for assistance in free membership registra- There will be no pre-bid conference for this project. hours of 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. tion, downloading, and working with this digital project informa- tion. The online bid form is also accessed through the QuestCDN No Bid will be received unless accompanied by a surety in a You are further notified that the Public Works Committee will website. form acceptable to the City equal to at least 5% of the maximum hear all interested persons, or their agents or attorneys, concern- Bid, payable to the OWNER. See Instructions to Bidders on City ing matters contained in Preliminary Resolution 2019-08 and the There will be no pre-bid conference for this project. website for details. report of the City Engineer at 6:30 p.m. on April 8, 2019, in the Council Chambers, Middleton City Hall, 7426 Hubbard Ave., No Bid will be received unless accompanied by a surety in a The City of Middleton reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, Middleton, WI. All objections and comments will be considered at form acceptable to the City equal to at least 5% of the maximum to waive any technicality, and to accept any Bid which it deems this hearing and thereafter the amount of the assessments will be Bid, payable to the OWNER. See Instructions to Bidders on City advantageous. All Bids shall remain subject to acceptance for recommended to the Common Council for adoption. website for details. 60 days after the time set for receiving Bids (consisting of up to: 35 days for issuance of Notice of Award; 15 days for Contractor Published by the authority of the City of Middleton. The City of Middleton reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to return signed agreements, bonds and insurance; and 10 days Lorie J. Burns, City Clerk to waive any technicality, and to accept any Bid which it deems for City execution of agreement). Publish: 3/28/19 WNAXLP advantageous. All Bids shall remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after the time set for receiving Bids (consisting of up to: Contract award shall be made based on the lowest responsive 35 days for issuance of Notice of Award; 15 days for Contractor and responsible Bidder. to return signed agreements, bonds and insurance; and 10 days for City execution of agreement). Published by the authority of the City of Middleton. Lorie J. Burns, City Clerk Contract award shall be made based on the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder. Publish: 3/21/19, 3/28/19 WNAXLP

Published by the authority of the City of Middleton. Is Seeking Experienced Lorie J. Burns, City Clerk SUPERINTENDENTS - 5+ years of experience overseeing large Publish: 3/21/19, 3/28/19 WNAXLP FREELANCE commercial projects; Profi cient at reading & interpreting construction plans and specifi cations; Strong jobsite leadership and accomplished problem solving skills; Ability to monitor and maintain a high quality of work. SPORTS FINISH CARPENTERS - 5+ years of experience; Profi cient at reading WRITERS & interpreting construction plans; Ability to install casework, doors, and trim with precision; & high quality standards; Accomplished problem solving WANTED skills. Kraemer Brothers has a career opportunity for an estimator/project manager. The incumbent will prepare and manage detailed schematic budgeting, estimating To cover high school FINISH CARPENTRY SUBCONTRACTORS – Profi cient at reading & coordination of sub-bids, and contract/project administration of commercial con- struction projects to ensure compliance with design, schedule and budget. The sports for our local interpreting construction plans; Ability to install casework, doors, and trim idea candidate must be able to complete quantity take-offs on concrete, masonry, newspapers. with precision; & high quality standards. carpentry and structural steel, be familiar with estimating software, and demon- Assorted schools in FRAMING CARPENTERS - strate outstanding communications and organizational skills, along with a strong 2+ years of experience preferred; A strong client service orientation. Dane County. work ethic; Experience with multi-story, wood framed buildings; Must be dependable and accountable. A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management is preferred, but candidates with Civil Engineering degrees will also be considered. Contact Sports Editor Holtz Builders, Inc. is a family owned and employee valued company. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Rob Reischel at We work hard to uphold our reputation for Honesty, Transparency, and Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience. Integrity. We care about and invest in people who are willing to work robreischel@gmail. hard for fair pay. We are looking for people who have a “customer fi rst” Qualified females, minorities and veterans encouraged to apply. com attitude, a TEAM mentality, and take pride in their work. Competitive Please forward your confidential resume to: benefi ts package offered. Kraemer Brothers, LLC • 925 Park Ave, Plain, WI 53577 Apply online at holtzbuilders.com, call (608) 253-0990, Email: [email protected] Phone: 608-546-2411 • Fax: 608-546-2509 or email [email protected]