The Emergency Care and Safety Institute autho- rized BSA Troop 87 to conduct wilderness training in the Village of Cross Plains recently. The training offered participants a chance to learn how to as- sess an injury or illness, treat the victim and move them from the area to receive professional care. To read the full story, turn to page 10.

VOL. 127, NO. 48 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2019 MIDDLETONTIMES.COM SINGLE COPY PRICE: $1.25 Here Comes Santa Claus Council Approves 2020 Budget– Property Taxes, Sewer See Increases By Cameron Bren Times-Tribune MIDDLETON–The Middleton Common Council unanimously approved the 2020 budget and property tax levy. The tax levy totals $17,985,016 with $13,100,016 designated to the general fund and $4,885,000 to debt service. A total tax levy is a 2.8 percent increase over last year. The tax rate for the city portion of property taxes is $5.94 per $1,000 of value. Middleton maintains one of the lower tax rates in Dane County at about a two-thirds of Madison’s tax rate. Finance director Bill Burns points out Middleton also has no ad- ditional fee for refuse and recycling collection compared to most other municipalities in the county. The 2020 budget funds compensation increases for EMS and police as per their contracts, provides non-union employees a 2 percent cost of living increases across the board and covers a 5.9 percent increase in health insurance rates for city employees. The 2020 approved budget requests for personnel items includes $3,101 for additional youth center director hours, $8,397 for an IT intern and a personnel contingency fund of $139,416. The personnel contingency fund was considered to cover a full Photo Submitted year of funding with $50,000 for merit pay adjustments, $53,551 Santa Claus was surrounded by children after he flew into town to light the city’s tree in front of Middleton City Hall on Saturday. Hundreds of families turned out to enjoy games, crafts and entertainment in downtown Middleton and kick off the holiday season. See Budget, page 5 Downtown Plaza Moves Forward, Named Stone Horse Green By Michelle Phillips of Boulders,” that will be in- green space was presented to sessions and that helped us to ages in a safe, flexible environ- town. Times-Tribune stalled at the park. In addition, the Plan Commission in 2015 hone in on five design prin- ment. “The city worked with Ro- MIDDLETON–The down- plans are moving forward to and the city purchased proper- ciples for the space,” Attoun 3. Serve as a place to strengthen shelle Ritzenthaler, who served town plaza, located next to start work on the green space in ties in January 2018. The city explained. community around music, art, as public input facilitator. Ro- Village Green, officially has spring of 2020. then asked residents their vision Those principles are as fol- food and culture. shelle lives near downtown a name, Stone Horse Green. Abby Attoun Middleton Di- for the space. lows: 4. Be a source of light and Middleton and was an early The moniker reflects the stone rector of Planning & Commu- “We started with a sign on 1. Be a respite for downtown warmth in the cold winter supporter of the project. She horse sculptures, called “Herd nity Development said the city the property saying, ‘What do life, and incorporate nature and months. offered her services pro-bono,” has contributed $500,000 and you want to see here?’ We held natural materials. 5. Create a central destination still needs to raise $1 million widely attended public input 2. Encourage gathering for all to begin exploration of down- See Plaza, page 5 to cover the costs for the new park. She said the concept for the Table of Contents Local 1-3, 5-6

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Legals 17-19 Image Submitted This computer image of Stone Horse Green shows off warming features at the downtown park including “Herd of Boulders,” scul- Help Wanted 20 ture that will be heated, a cauldron firepit, and a gas fireplace located on the performance stage. Community input revealed that citizens wanted the space to offer a variety of options to best serve Middleton as a whole. PAGE 2 TIMES-TRIBUNE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Fuszard Serves Community Through Volunteerism By Katherine Perreth “We’ve pivoted recently,” service in 1980, moved around Times-Tribune Fuszard said, “giving first -re the nation and throughout Wis- MIDDLETON–For Curt sponders large quantities of consin. Fuszard, the project size is im- books to give to kids when they After a 32-year absence from material. Of primary impor- meet positively, instead of stick- the Madison area, Fuszard, his tance is the bang for the buck: ers.” wife, Barbara, also an East High the greatest impact for the good In 2019, RAC provided and UW-Madison graduate, and upon the community. The soft- 25,000 books statewide. Just son, Luke, settled in Middleton. spoken Fuszard, 65, moved to last week, RAC received “sig- Luke, on the Middleton City Middleton only a decade ago, nificant donations” from the Council and recently selected to but the results of his volun- Green Bay Packers Foundation join the prestigious U.S. leader- teerism here and throughout and Steve Stricker American ship network NewDEAL, lives Dane County have been notice- Family Insurance Foundation, with his wife a few hundred ably tangible. Fuszard said, enabling first re- paces down the street from his “Each one of the organiza- sponders in Brown and Dane parents. tions I’m involved with has a counties, respectively, to reach While Fuszard acknowledges focus on doing something really out to their communities. that he and his wife instilled cool, making a small but cool Fuszard is pleased with public service values in their difference in this community RAC’s rate of growth under son, he quickly added, “Luke and in greater Dane County,” his leadership; RAC deliv- has far excelled what I have ac- Fuszard said. ered 79,000 books since 2016. complished. He’s amazing.” Since 2009, Fuszard has been “Every single state patrol, all About 15 years ago, Fuszard a member of multiple local 460 of them, carry our back- read Bob Buford’s bestseller, Katherine Perreth-Times Tribune boards, serving in leadership packs,” he said. “Halftime.” The thought-pro- Curt Fuszard has served as Middleton Chamber of Commerce interim director since June, capacity on most: University Books are donated by chil- voking book about a successful however his involvement in the health of the community extends far beyond businesses and of Wisconsin-Madison Founda- dren’s authors and publishers businessman deliberating how tourism. tion, Dane Buy Local, Middle- and the general public. Gently to impactfully live the second ton Optimists Club, Middleton used books are given to sher- half of his life, inspired Fuszard, paign to support scholarships ber, the annual Lakeview Park Orchestra. Statewide and na- Endowment, Middleton Good iff’s departments, he said, add- he said. He began looking and faculty. The fundraising has fishing day, where poles, bait tional organizations have ben- Neighbor Festival (GNF) and ing, “We find a home for every around for ways to “give back.” exceeded its $3.2 billion goal, and a lunch are provided for efitted as well, such as Badger Middleton Chamber of Com- book we’re given.” “I hope I have a chance to with one year left. kids and families, changed to Honor Flight and Gilda’s Club, merce. Since June, Fuszard has Australia and nearly half of do that,” Fuszard said. “I’m not In Middleton, Fuszard re- include first responders as fish- respectively. Grants supporting been at the helm of the latter, the states in the U.S. have no- sure I took a halftime, but I’ve cently addressed Good Neigh- ing coaches. Fuszard called the local children have been given serving as interim director. ticed and requested RAC ex- evolved, moving from private bor Festival (GNF) financial previous event “really neat,” to Kromrey Middle School, In addition, he serves on pansion for their communities. to nonprofit and community or- concerns. Annually, GNF raises but added the Cops ’n Bobbers Madison Reading Project and various City of Middleton com- At this time, RAC will remain ganizations to try and make an funds for trustee nonprofits, event “is absolutely awesome, Middleton Youth Center. mittees: Community Campus, Wisconsin-focused, Fuszard impact.” such as Kiwanis, Optimists and to have the police chief and The variety suits Fuszard, Stone Horse Green and the said. In December, a young man Lions Clubs, he said. The previ- other first responders connect who self-describes as “weav- Board of Review. Fuszard has spent most of his who benefitted from Fuszard’s ous maximum sponsorship con- with children and families.” ing” his way to initiatives While conceding there have life in the Dairyland state. As mentoring and service on the tribution was $5,000. This year, To support Middleton aes- that interest him. Whether via been many board meetings, he’s one of seven children of a “very UW-Madison Foundation will Willy Street Co-op committed thetics, Fuszard has helped employment or volunteering, never calculated the amount of patriotic” National Guard father, graduate from the university. He to $20,000 for three consecu- raise $10,000 for the Parmenter Fuszard embraces the same phi- time he’s devoted and insists the family moved frequently had transferred from Madison tive years. Circle Sculpture Project. The losophy: to empower individu- his involvement doesn’t feel but settled in Madison. After College, also known as MATC, “With that wind at our back, new fundraising initiative was als and organizations alike and burdensome. Many meetings graduating from Madison East, for his last two years, and quali- we talked with other busi- launched during his presidency create impactful and effective are held less than monthly and, Fuszard attended UW-Madison fied to receive free tuition for nesses,” Fuszard said, and GNF on the Middleton Endowment stewardship. for him, they mesh. and earned his business degree his junior year under a founda- received nearly three times the (ME) advisory board. The goal “I have a fiduciary respon- “If you think about the or- in the mid-’70s. At UW he had tion program. amount donated the previous is “six to seven times that,” he sibility to do the best I can,” ganizations I’m involved with, joined ROTC, and a week after “Made all the difference year. “This was a great year for said, but the initial effort was Fuszard said, “for colleagues they’re interconnected,” he graduation he arrived in Ari- in the world,” to the student, us.” “very successful.” and (Chamber of Commerce) said. From empowerment of zona for a year of intelligence Fuszard said. The donations enabled higher ME has also supported a membership, and our commu- individuals and nonprofits to service training, then married Another UW-Madison Foun- disbursements to local nonprof- wide array of Middleton orga- nity and neighborhoods.” sustainability to city aesthetics and moved to Washington state dation program offers free tu- its affiliated with the GNF, as nizations, among them: Gio’s Do you know someone we to education, Fuszard brings his for the next two years of active ition to students from families well as $1,000 to the Middleton Garden, Middleton Outreach should feature on Page Two business acumen to bear. duty. On the weekends he stud- at or below a certain threshold, Police Department K-9 Unit, he Ministry (MOM), Friends of People? Email Katherine Per- “I find tremendous parallels ied for his Masters of Business Fuszard said. As one of 45 board said. Pheasant Branch Conservancy, reth at: katherineperreth@ between the private and public Administration (MBA), and members, he’s been involved in During Fuszard’s years as Middleton Area Historical Soci- yahoo.com. sector,” he said. He believes after completing his military the foundation’s capital cam- an Optimist Club board mem- ety and Middleton Community nonprofits should be run on the same principals as businesses, First Murder Recorded in Middleton 40 Years Ago Health Care citing REACH-A-Child (RAC), where he has been executive MIDDLETON–It was on According to other workers, Health Institute until he was re- Edward Ernst Miller (who died Marketplace director since 2016. The organi- Nov. 29, 1979, when Mitchel the men were in a brief fight at leased with conditions by Tro- in January 1995), and Mary zation provides first responders Duwayne Runk, age 16, of 9:45 p.m. as they unloaded bot- phy in May 1985. Elizabeth Scoon Miller, who with books to give to children Cross Plains, was killed by co- tles from trucks at the plant in Runk was a Middleton High died in June 1961 while liv- Open for in traumatic situations, serving worker Randall Conrad Miller, the Middleton Industrial Park. School junior, and the son of ing on Century Avenue in both as distraction and comfort. 24, of Madison, at the 7-Up In March 1980, after hearing Ralph and Joan M. (Statz) Runk Middleton, and was active with Enrollment Initially RAC addressed only Company/Joyce Beverages unanimous psychiatric testi- of Cross Plains. Ralph Runk, the Sauk Trail School parent- Bottling warehouse, 2205 Ev- mony that Miller was suffering who founded R&R Doors and teacher group. WASHINGTON DC–Open the need of children in crisis; Enrollment for 2020 health in- now first responders can offer ergreen Road, in Middleton. from delusions and paranoid coached girls’ basketball at St. Randall Miller’s step-mother At the time, according to schizophrenia, Dane County Francis Xavier Catholic Church was former state representa- surance on the government’s string backpacks with brand insurance marketplace is under- new books when they engage then-Middleton police chief judge Michael B. Torphy de- in Cross Plains, died of carbon tive Marjorie (Midge) Cavins David Steingraber, it was the clared Miller not guilty but monoxide poisoning at 74 on Miller, who was a Madison way and will end on Dec. 15. with the public at events. first murder recorded in the ordered him committed. Lead- July 13, 2013. state representative from 1971- You may think you don’t Middleton police files. Runk ing the prosecution was then Miller, now 64, currently 1985. She died in April 2009. need health insurance, that it’s was killed in the back area of Dane County District Attorney lives on the east-side of Madi- Randall’s older brother, Mark too expensive, or not worth the the business with a long kitchen James Edward Doyle, Jr., who son. He is a June 1979 mining Miller, is currently a state sena- trouble. While nobody plans to knife that was later found in was later governor of Wiscon- engineering graduate of UW- tor representing the Monona get sick or hurt, bad things hap- Miller’s car at his west side sin from 2003-2011. Miller re- Madison and is the son of then- area. pen, even to healthy people. Madison home. mained at the Mendota Mental UW-Madison physics professor Visit healthcare.gov to learn “We’re Making Baking Easy!” about insurance options, get an- swers to questions and enroll in Holiday WINTER IS THE BEST healthcare programs. 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Photos Submitted Left: Amy Voss, center, of Cirrus Aircraft, points out to Middleton firefighters a handle that deploys a parachute that prevents a plane crash; Right: Firefighters during CAPS training By Kevin Murphy other companies. the plane isn’t moved until a at the Middleton Municipal Airport-Morey Field Monday night. Times-Tribune When a plane lands after company representative arrives MIDDLETON–Nearly 40 CAPS deploys, firefighters either from Duluth or Kansas there and how it deploys…it’s day, this is just not probable (to Morey Field, which is largely Middleton firefighters learned must be aware that they can be City, MO. like another thing to be aware occur),” he said. used for pilot training. On aver- Monday how to respond to an struck by the plane if it’s moved Although these life-saving of like airbags, electrical sys- Cirrus statistics back Harris age, 100 practice takeoffs and emergency involving an air- by the wind inflating the chute. airplane parachute system can tems in (Toyota) Prius’ and fuel up. In the past 20 years, CAPS landings can occur daily. plane equipped with a rocket- Firefighters may need to help pose another hazard to First tanks,” he said. has been deployed 93 times, Morey said there hasn’t been powered parachute. remove passengers from the Responders, Fire Chief Aaron Harris doesn’t foresee his said Voss saving 196 people. any aircraft incident requiring Cirrus Aircraft builds all plane and check for fuel leaks, Harris kept it in perspective. department encountering CAPS Meanwhile, CAPS equipped firefighter response in years. its planes around its Cirrus oxygen bottles on board, said “Much like airbags in a vehi- situations much at all airplanes log “millions of The last response was during Airframe Parachute System Amy Voss, Cirrus’ regional cle you can have post-accident “The probability of us hav- miles,” annually. the August 2018 flood which (CAPS) which the pilot can training manager. deployment. Here, you can ing an incident here is nowhere Airport Manager Richard lifted a fuel tank at the airport deploy in the event of engine It’s when firefighters respond have post-accident CAPS’ de- near what we deal with every Morey told firefighters that but it stayed within its contami- failure to prevent a crash. to airplane accident or other ployment. So knowing that it’s day. We deal with airbags every about 94 aircraft are based at nant area, he said. CAPS uses a small solid fuel problem where the parachute rocket to pull a large parachute wasn’t deployed that they have Gateway to the Driftless Turns Down JEM Grant from the rear of the plane which to be aware of it. allows it to float to the ground, CAPS’ rocket heats to 5,400 By Joe Block In his letter declining the He continued, “We will con- by the board the amount can be landing with the impact of a degrees Fahrenheit when ig- Star News grant, Long said the following: tinue to support local marketing removed. 13-foot fall, said Matt Hofeldt, nited and the chute assembly is DANE COUNTY–Chris “In this very challenging activities while looking forward The Village of Cross Plains Capital Flight co-owner, which initially pulled from the plane Long, Executive Director of local municipal budget climate to an expanded regional market- planned to contribute $5,000 de- hosted the training session. at 4,500 mph, Voss said. the Gateway to the Driftless, a following the 2018 historic ing role in the future when re- pendent on the grant’s approval. While there are at least Firefighters will want to local non-profit geared towards flooding in Northwest Dane sources are available.” The Village of Black Earth de- two Cirrus airplanes based at avoid approaching the plane di- marketing the Black Earth County our local government Gateway to the Driftless clined to contribute, as did the Middleton Municipal Airport- rectly from the tail as the chute Creek area, announced the or- partners have not all included asked the villages of Mazo- Wisconsin Heights School Dis- Morey Field, many more are in is launched up from the rear of ganization would be declining their share of the local match manie and Black Earth for trict and the Village of Arena. the sky as Duluth, Minnesota- the plane at a steep angle. the JEM grant they had been we requested toward the mar- $5,000 each, the Village of The Town of Cross Plains offered. based Cirrus has sold more than Voss showed how CAPS can keting study grant in their 2020 Cross Plains for $7,500, the Vil- planned for $2,500, but have The Wisconsin Department budgets. Under these circum- lage of Arena $2,500, the towns confirmed they will remove it 7,000 of its SR series single- be deactivated but unless the of Tourism awarded the match- stances, we are not confident of Cross Plains and Mazomanie from the budget. The Town of engine aircraft. Also, CAPS can plane is blocking a road, run- ing grant for a comprehensive we can raise privately the bal- $2,500 each, and $2,500 from Mazomanie also planned on be retrofitted to planes made by way or taxiway, Cirrus prefers study to increase tourism. Long ance of the local match within the school district. Having de- $2,500; they have not approved had said the objective was “... the project timeline. Therefore, clined the grant, the Gateway is their budget yet. The Village of to unearth new market insights the (Gateway to the Driftless) withdrawing their requests from Mazomanie was setting aside Middleton Woman that will guide a marketing Board of Directors today voted local municipalities. $3,500 for the Gateway, but de- strategy to leverage the natural unanimously not to move for- Municipal budgets are approved cided to withdraw their contri- and cultural assets of the Gate- ward with the JEM grant and in November, so in several bution at the village’s Nov. 21 Arrested for 8th OWI way to The Driftless area.” regional marketing study at this cases Gateway funding has been finance meeting. 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Call for Reservations PAGE 4 TIMES-TRIBUNE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2019 OPINION I was about Kindergarten age, what he would think about cell my grandpa came home with a phones, laptops, Alexa, cars new-fangled invention claim- that self-drive and a list of other Letters MICHELLE’S ing that it would do math in an things. instant AND you could take it I couldn’t help but think that Noise Complaints Downplayed Musings with you! It was fascinating, he would be asking Alexa to Letter to the Editor: and much more efficient than call me to Facetime, texting me Thank you for your story on Noise Complaints at the Middleton the clunky, heavy, metal adding or sending me a meme on social Airport, and for publishing the contact information for the FAA om- BY MICHELLE PHILLIPS machine it would replace in our media if he were living today. budsman for this region. Clearly, submitting noise complaints di- house. Would he have a smart phone, rectly to the Middleton Airport is a deadend. When residents asked was only able to be on Internet I was not the only one that car, thermostat, refrigerator? for a better system because the airport noise complaint phone line Technology for five or 10 minutes before I was fascinated by this mysteri- Would he lock the house re- cut them off, the city added a website complaint form. Several weeks My laptop had been dying got disconnected. This meant ous, hand-held device that mea- motely, shop for fish finders on ago, after experiencing a continuous hour of low-flying planes over a slow death since last week. I was going at lightning speed, sured about 5x8 inches by 1 ½ Amazon, call an Uber or have my home on a clear and calm Sunday morning, I reported this noise The consensus among IT pro- frantically downloading pho- inches thick, much larger and food delivered to his door by on the website, including the fact that the pilot(s) involved were re- fessionals, including the Apple tos and press releases, sending thicker than most cell phones one of many services? peatedly violating the airport’s recommended flight path for noise store, was that the antenna con- emails and looking up anything today, and was emblazoned It is really mind blowing if abatement. I included a description and the identifying tail number of nection, specifically the solder I needed from the web. If some with the words “Texas Instru- you sit down and think about one of the planes. I requested that I be contacted regarding my com- had gone bad. A new one has of my emails didn’t make sense ments” and a map of Texas. I how fast technology and our so- plaint, and never heard anything back. I encourage neighbors with been ordered, and I have my last week, I apologize. remember the neighbors com- ciety have change in 50 years. noise complaints to submit them to the FAA ombudsman (Rachel fingers crossed that this one can This electronic glitch also ing over to look at it, once Everything moves a little faster Bassler, [email protected], 847-294-8365). I suspect the monthly total of noise complaints is much more than eight, as Rich Morey get me by in the meantime. meant that I had to go to bat- word got out via their children, than it did back then–people, reported. The FAA needs to know this. You never realize how reli- tle to get the website updated. compliments of yours truly. He work, entertainment, travel. Morey stated that he believes pilots wouldn’t deliberately violate ant you are on something until Armed with coffee and opti- proudly gave them all a demon- Sometimes that is a good thing, FAA flight regulations because they could lose their license. But it malfunctions. I am online all mism, I embarked on a titanic stration met with oohs and ahs. sometimes it’s not. neighbors have repeatedly seen (and heard) planes flying too low day long. Most of the informa- battle between woman and ma- My grandpa loved new tech- In the case of computer tech- over neighborhoods. What do pilots have to lose if the regulations tion I receive for work comes nology from fish finders to nology in regard to my job, chine. I declared victory over are not enforced? in via email. I make contacts, said battle–but not the war–Fri- electric lawnmowers, he always it’s a good thing, so I will wait I asked the City of Middleton for a summary of the current noise send interview questions and day morning when I finally got wanted to try out something patiently and repeatedly re- abatement efforts, including an assessment of whether they’re being communicate with the Times- the e-edition up. I apologize for when it came on the market. He boot my computer happy in the followed and are effective. The city indicated that they have no cur- Tribune staff via email. In ad- the delay. would sit at the kitchen table, knowledge that I could be peck- rent data, and that Mead and Hunt is using data from 2003. How can dition, I rely on the Internet to All this computer drama wearing my grandma’s read- ing out stories on a typewriter, they make a new Airport Master Plan without even having a baseline find contact info, check facts made me think about calcula- ing glasses and read Consumer sitting in a darkroom for hours, of current conditions? If there is really a noise abatement program, and do research. tors. Reports before he made a big or worse yet standing at a light there appears to be no data regarding compliance or effectiveness. Obviously I realized that I Pocket calculators, as they purchase. table for days. Neighbors have observed that much of the recent increase in was online a lot, but my frus- are known, were invented in He died in 1981 when I was Here’s to technology. airport traffic is from Capital Flight, a Cirrus dealer offering flight tration level peaked when I my lifetime. I remember when 15, and I can’t help but wonder lessons and events. People who are taking flying lessons or a test flight are more likely to circle over the neighborhood than they are for it. And certain truths can get progress or crush the Union. to leave the area. The FAA reports that Cirrus SR 22 planes have an estimated noise level of 73.6 dBA (similar to a Boeing B-737), you killed. No, those people are long far exceeding the FAA 65 dBA standard noise level. Capital Flight I realize this is upsetting dead, and whatever strange hosts events, including an annual “Rock the Ramp” all-night music GeiGer to some people, and to them thoughts and feelings they had and beer party, publicly offering “free admission–free drinks” and I would like to point out that are gone, too, evaporated into “Music! Beer! Planes!” in conjunction with the Oshkosh fly-in. This being upset is usually caused the ether with all the other Counter event brings in a lot of extra air traffic, including Cirrus planes, to the by dissonance between the way thoughts and feelings of dead by Matt Geiger airport and raises safety concerns about drinking and flying. Capital things are and the way a per- souls. (Just think of all of Flight does not appear to have the liquor license required for holding Thanks earth. No other animal knows son feels they should be. But them!) such events. or cares what is true or factual, there is only the way things are. The reason we tear down In addition, Cirrus planes are offered with a Cirrus Airframe Para- Nature doesn’t care what is yet most thrive for millions There is no “should be.” There statues is not because they are chute System (CAPS), which is designed to safely bring the plane to true. It only cares what works. more years than homo sapiens is only us, here, now. All mean- bad; it is because they repre- the ground in the event of an in-flight emergency. The Cirrus plane We are brought up to believe have walked the earth. And the ing is up to us. The way things sent ideas that we come to see carries a solid-fuel rocket to deploy the parachute while the plane is that certain things are true, oth- invisible hand that guides all are is the way they are now. The as bad. And that’s good, but we still in the air. However, in a recent accident at the Watertown airport, ers are false, and it is upon this life through the exquisite pro- future is up to us, but when it know that ideas are not real, a Cirrus plane crashed without the pilot deploying the CAPS system. that all meaning and human cess of evolution (which is real comes to the present, we have are not true, are not factual, The rocket shot out the parachute while ON THE GROUND, posing progress hinge. We think that but is also a completely made no agency. and therefore they cannot actu- a danger to those in the vicinity. believing in things that are not up human story that frames and This realization is increas- ally be good or bad. They don’t The Cirrus CAPS falls into a category regulated by the bureau of factual would surely doom a explains the way life is perpetu- ingly acute as I age, and it even exist. They simply work or Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF). Yet Middleton neighbors and person, or even an entire soci- ally in flux) doesn’t care what is explains why society seems do not work. emergency responders have not been informed about the CAPS or ety, while believing in things real, either. to change so rapidly. In our So, the real reason we shat- how to stay safe near a downed Cirrus plane with CAPS. The Cirrus that are “real” or “true” or “fac- Evolution only cares what country, and in nearly every ter our old statues and our old CAPS literature describes testing the CAPS while deployed in the tual” (even though those words works. other country, statues of for- deities and our old heroes is not air, but doesn’t mention safety testing of the CAPS on a plane that are not synonyms) would cer- The only thing that really mer “heroes” regularly come that they are no longer good, or drops without the parachute being deployed. tainly lead us into a utopia. matters for the survival of the crashing down to the earth, real. The real reason they come In a previous letter to the editor, “Pilot Says Expansion About But of course, truth, at least species, is that which keeps us toppled by those who have down is that they no longer Safety,” a pilot from Verona was naïve to the fact that noise abate- scientific truth, is a relatively alive long enough to pass on decided they are actually vil- work. And while truth and lies ment recommendations are not always being followed, and at times new concept for human beings. our genes. If your god tells you lains. Some people hate to see have no expiration date, things the Middleton Airport is too busy now. Lengthening the runway The idea of using tests to deter- not to eat certain foods because them fall, while others rejoice. that do not work cannot, by 1,000 more feet to the west will bring planes and their noise even mine whether one person’s per- He will grow angry if you do, But which is true? Neither. The their very nature, continue. If more dangerously close to homes and schools. It’s easy to think you ceptions line up with those of and those foods are located stone head of Lenin is not good they ever do continue, the spe- know what’s going on at the airport and then go home to Verona. others, or with immutable laws near a watering hole at which or bad; it is merely stone. The cies will perish and slip silently But it’s neighbors of the Middleton Airport who really know what’s going on want to be respected and heard. that govern how objects behave lions are more likely to prey on statue of a Confederate general from the face of the Earth for- Jenny Pavlovic, Ph.D., P.E., Middleton 100 percent of the time, is so re- you, you will live longer, not down south is not actually that ever. cent it doesn’t account for 0.01 because of a fact, but because general; it is a piece of rock that Abortion Rights Under Siege percent of our species’ time on of a lie. 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Plaza Continued from page 1 Historical Society Attoun added. Saiki Design to come up with a artistic lighting that can acti- The horse sculptures will be The public had some fun plan for the space. vate and shine down onto ped- heated in the winter, there will to Welcome ideas for ways in which they “In order to satisfy the de- estals where kids of all ages can be a gas fireplace that park-go- wanted to use the space. Live sign principle of being a ‘re- play. The ‘Herd of Boulders’ ers can ignite with a switch, and performances, such as plays, spite for downtown life, and sculptures honor the history a cauldron for fires in the win- ‘Supper Clubs’ operas and musical perfor- incorporating nature and natu- of the site, which was a horse ter. All of these features work to mances, winter bonfires and ral materials,’ a majority of the livery dating back to 1876. meet the request for warming picnics topped the list. site is green. The slight grade The circular pathway around features in the winter. Author Ron Faiola “One of my favorite ideas we separation and retaining wall the site provides accessibility The city is currently seeking heard was to live-stream Con- provides additional seating for wheelchairs, strollers, and donations, which are tax de- certs on the Square for people while also keeping small chil- those with mobility challenges. ductible, and donations can be who can’t make it to downtown dren safely within the lawn. The design includes plenty of made at stonehorsegreen.org. Madison on a Wednesday eve- The theater space will allow benches and bistro tables to Multi-year pledges will also be ning in the summer,” Attoun for scheduled and pop-up per- provide spaces to socialize and accepted. said. formances of all kinds. The art- picnic. And the solar panels will Once the design principles work is interactive. The ‘Barn power about half of the lighting were in place, the city hired Lights’ sculpture incorporates used on site,” Attoun said.

Ron Faiola

MIDDLETON–The Middleton Area Historical Society will host a presentation by Ron Faiola, the author of the popular “Wisconsin Supper Clubs” books. The event will be held at Middleton Senior Center, 7448 Hubbard Ave. on Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. Following a brief memberships meeting, the Historical Society will present “Wisconsin Supper Clubs: History with Relish” by author and filmmaker, Faiola. The presentation is a fun look at the history of supper clubs and Ron’s travels to over 100 of them in Wisconsin for his two popular books on the subject. Learn how supper clubs began both nationwide and in the state and enjoy see- ing the food, décor, and people who love to work at and visit supper clubs. Image Submitted Ron will have books and DVDs available for purchase and sign- This rendition of Stone Horse Green shows the circular path as well as the sculture, “Barn Lights,” which will light benches below. ing.

Budget Continued from page 1 compensation plan market tures the budget calls for de- of service from Metro. for cuts. Burns said the per- this is an operating expense are not going to make an adjust- adjustments (currently under laying the planned Parmenter, “It hasn’t happened in the 21 sonnel or general contingency and we don’t have that money,” ment for you that just makes us review), and $35,865 to reclas- Elmwood, Aurora intersection years I have been here,” Davis could be used but that could Ramsey said. “So the discus- look bad,” Sullivan said. sify four police sergeants to reconstruction. said. “This is the first time we push other costs down the road. sion should be how are we He said the $50,000 reduc- lieutenants. The budget adopted a de- have gotten that kind of a sur- During the public hearing for going to fill that $70,000 hole.” tion of the general contingency The budget also includes a crease in the airport budget. prise this late.” the budget Nick Mastronardi, After considering about all cuts into emergency funding. general contingency fund of The council approved passing Burns said other local munic- founder and CEO of software possible options, the coun- “When we do this, there are $150,000 which is two-thirds of on storm water utility fees to ipalities partnered with Metro company POLCO, said his cil voted on a motion from no emergencies next year,” Sul- 1 percent of total general fund. hangar owners or leasers in- also received the same letter. company is based in Middleton Ald. Mark Sullivan to reduce livan said. “In all practicality The 2020 capital borrowing stead of the airport, which will The City of Fitchburg, which but many of his employees live the personnel contingency by we are saying we that we will is $3,500,046 which will be reduce the city’s cost. saw an increase of $78,000, ad- in downtown Madison and rely $20,000, resulting in a potential not consider requests for con- used to fund about $2 million in Burns said while there have opted their budget without the on the bus service. He said he delay in market adjustments to tingency funding next year,” street improvements, $500,000 been discussions about expand- increase and informed Madison was in favor of expanding bus compensation, and $50,000 Sullivan said. “Is everybody for vehicle replacement, and ing bus service in the city that they cannot fund it. Davis says service and would not like to out of the general contingency okay with that?” roughly $1 million for admin- all changed the Friday before they will likely lose some ser- see it reduced. fund. Mayor Gurdip Brar re- istration, police and EMS, IT, the council’s final budget meet- vice. Sun Prairie increased by Mastronardi said as the Mad- Sullivan said he would not sponded, “I don’t see anybody library, public works, water re- ing on Nov. 13. Burns says $17,000 and was able to add to ison area grows it is important be comfortable reducing the excited about that.” sources and building inspection the base service will now cost its budget. The City of Verona to establish efficient usable personnel contingency fund The 2019 contingency fund capital projects. $69,584 more than the cost they administrator is meeting with public transit. further. was about $150,000 and al- For additional revenue the were informed of in August Epic which pays for the service. Council president Dan Ramsey “We run into optic problems located $30,000 on aquatic budget includes a sewer utility going into budget planning. Burns said the city’s options are said at the meeting that it was if we have a market study that repairs, $26,000 on dangerous rate increase which will add City administrator Mike to reduce bus service, identify a clear everyone wanted to main- says the market salary recom- tree removals, and $40,000 on $200,579 to the $3,286,623 Davis says he never witnessed funding source such as a wheel tain bus service. mendation is two or three thou- electronic poll books which off- budget. For reduced expendi- a last minute spike in the cost tax or return to budget to look “We don’t have the money, sand bucks more a year and we set a 2020 budget item. Ou holida gif to yo ... Buy 1 subscripti on, get 1 HALF OFF*! Subscribe to the Times-Tribune and save a trip to the newsstand each week. And while you’re at it, give the gift of news for the holidays. 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Calling all MAD SCIENTISTS! Join forces to explore and create. a.m. Please register. Adults, please don your own goggles to assist the younger scientists. Books, music, and movement activities followed by a craft project Children, ‘Tween & Family Events Registration is required – space is limited. or sensory activity. *No storytime November 26. [Archer Room] Minecraft Club (Ages 7-13) Chess Club (all ages) Little Kids Storytime (ages 2-3)–Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 Dec. 5, 12, 19–Thursdays 6-8 p.m. Dec. 15–1:30-3:30 p.m. a.m. This incredibly popular club allows kids to have fun while interact- Chess lessons will begin at 1:30 p.m. followed by open play. All ages Books, music, and movement activities followed by a craft project ing with peers in our Creative Library Minecraft Server. Registration and skill levels are welcome. or sensory activity. *No storytime November 27. [Archer Room] is required and space is limited. Registration for this event opened Leonardo’s Rockin’ Noon Year’s Eve Party (All ages) Tiny Tots Storytime (ages 1-2)–Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 on Nov. 25. Dec. 27, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. a.m. Coding Club (Ages 7-13) Sing, dance and party in the “Noon” Year with Leonardo! Balloon Songs, rhymes, puppets, music, and short books. *No Storytimes Dec. 2, 9, 16–Mondays 6-8 p.m. drop at the stroke of noon! November 7 or November 28. [New Meeting Room] Explore a variety of activities teaching kids to program and code. Teen Events (grades 7-12) Baby Lapsit Storytime (pre-walkers)–Fridays at 9:30 a.m. Activities include: Scratch, Kodu, game creation, Sphero, and Code. T.A.Co. (Formerly Teen Advisory Committee (Ages 12 and up) Songs, rhymes, and short, interactive books specifically designed for org programs. Participants will have the opportunity to work at their Dec. 2–4:30 p.m. young babies. *No storytimes November 29. [New Meeting Room] own pace to learn these important and fun skills. Registration re- Come kick off the new Teen Advisory Committee where we’ll be Saturday Storytimes (ages 2-5)–10 a.m. quired. Space is limited. Registration for this event opened on Nov. coming up with new programs and projects for the library. Attend- Dec. 14: Sign a Storytime–Winter Wonderland 25. ing T.A.Co. counts towards volunteering. Snacks will be provided. Books, music, and movement activities followed by a craft project Hour of Code: Kids ages 5-10 with Parent Arm Knitting: Scarves or sensory activity! Please register. [Archer Room] (Please enter the number of children only in the field for total in Dec. 10, 6 p.m. Monday Evening Storytimes (ages 2-6)–6 p.m. party.) Registration is required. Participants will learn age-appro- Learn how to knit a scarf for you or someone else using just your Dec. 16: Sign a Storytime–Winter Wonderland priate concepts of Computer Science. This is a perfect introduction arms! Yarn and instruction provided. Books, music, movement activities, a picture-book movie, and a to the world of coding and programming. Kids will first participate Anime Club craft or sensory activity! Please register. [Archer Room] in an ‘unplugged’ activity in which no computers are used. Then, Dec. 4–4:30 p.m. Events for Younger Children we will use some age-appropriate computer programs to practice Discuss favorite anime and manga, eat Japanese snacks, and decide Family & Toddler Yoga (ages 2 & up) concepts. future anime viewing selections. What we watch is up to you! Dec. 2–10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. John Becker in Concert (All ages) Teen Computer Coding & Programming! Ages 14-17. Fun songs and poses for families with younger children! Registra- Dec 7. 11–3 p.m. Dec. 11, 6-7:15 p.m. tion is required, space is limited. Please register for only one class MAGIC + MUSIC = FUN! Interesting in coding/programming? Curious about new ways to per month. Join Sauk Trail and Kromrey music teacher John Becker for a fun challenge yourself? Join us to check out some free activities that Bilingual Spanish-English Storytime (all ages) with Yesianne afternoon of professional magic tricks and original music for chil- introduce and practice computer coding and programming. Part of Ramirez dren of all ages. Come ready to laugh, be amazed, and enjoy the Computer Science Education Week at Middleton Public Library. Dec. 13–10:30 a.m. “magic” of music. Registration is required. Books, songs, and fun in Spanish and English for all ages. Mason Jar Edibles (All ages) VR Club CI Pediatric Therapy Centers Storytime (all ages) Dec. 9, 6-7 p.m. Dec. 20–4:30 p.m. Dec. 10–10:30 a.m. Create a sweet or savory treat in a jar! Follow the recipe and layer Experience virtual reality: play games using PS4 VR headsets. Light Interactive book reading, songs, crafts and more, presented by a ingredients in a mason jar to give as gift or keep for yourself! Par- snacks. speech pathologist and an occupational therapist. ticipants are encouraged to bring a clean quart-sized jar with a lid. Adult Events i9 Sports: Soccer & Basketball (Ages 3 and up) Drop in any time, but expect to spend about 20 minutes filling and One-on-One Job Assistance Dec. 16–10:30 a.m. decorating your jar. Please register by Dec. 5 for planning purposes. Dec. 10–5:30 p.m. Professionals from i9 Sports bring a fun introduction to soccer and ’Tween Books & Cooks (Grades 3-6) Topics can include: Finding job posting; Online job applications; basketball skills. Registration is required: space is limited. Dec. 11, 6-7 p.m. Resume content/formatting; Setting up email addresses; and Writing Friday Fun Day! (Ages 2 and up) Theme: Winter Break Reads a cover letter. An appointment is required. Please register by phone at Nov. 22–10:30 a.m. Recipe: Cookie Dough! 608-827-7403, by email at [email protected], or in person at the Enjoy a variety of active games and free play time. (Formerly Move- Put on your chef’s hat and grab your books! Mix up a batch of deli- Reference Desk on the lower level. it Mondays.) Registration is required: space is limited. cious chocolate chip cookie dough to take home. We’ll talk about Virtual Reality Workshop Up Close with Magnum Opus Ballet (All ages) books while we eat cookies! Bring book suggestions to share. Reg- Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. Nov. 27–11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. istration is required: space is limited. In this class we will explore Virtual Reality technology by playing Enjoy a beautiful selection ofdances from their holiday production, LC3 = Loosely Controlled Chaos Club (Grades K-6) with a VR mask in different scenes, like being an eagle flying over Paris, viewing the night sky constellations, or exploring the sunken Titanic on a submarine. To register, please call 608-827-7403 or Thanks Continued from page 4 email [email protected]. Gmail & More Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. This week, we gather around will stay with us always, not be- imagine.) and protestors screaming at one Join us as we explore Gmail and other applications Google has to our tables for a harvest festival. cause they are true, but because Regardless of my personal another in front of a nativity offer, such as: Google Drive, Google Calendar, and more! You are Together, we celebrate each they work. Because gathering theological and political be- scene or a shopping mall. But welcome to bring your tablets, and laptops if you have them. To reg- other, and the way we love around a table with your fam- liefs, I like to see all holidays while others will see only ha- ister, please call 608-827-7403 or email [email protected]. those we call family. I under- ily is how we got here, and it as simply this; a reason to sit tred, which is merely an emo- Minecraft for Adults stand why Thanksgiving often is how we will muddle our way in a circle with family, filling tion and therefore not entirely Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. devolves into a toxic political into a frightening and uncertain our bellies and preparing for real, I will see two people who Curious to see what Minecraft is all about? Looking for a new debate about the various ways future. It is together, as little our next adventure. The sto- will later retire, exhausted by hobby? Learn more about this awesome virtual building game in a that European immigrants mis- bands of families, that we first ries linked to our holidays are the burden of their beliefs, and special session for adults. To register, please call 608-827-7403 or treated indigenous Americans, ventured out of Africa, where always changing, and they are briefly gather around a table, to email [email protected]. and I don’t disagree with that, stories both true and false rarely factual. The Thanksgiv- eat, to be with family, to feel ac- but it’s important to remember helped us avoid being eaten ing stories I was told in grade cepted and loved, which we all that harvest festivals and feasts by lions. And it is together, as school are certainly very differ- know works, whether or not it are much older than Europeans little bands of families, that we ent than the ones my daughter is entirely true. and much older than indigenous will continue on, until the day will hear today, and that is fine. Americans. They are as old as the last human draws its final At Christmas, I’m sure I’ll the earliest people, and they breath. (What a strange thing to see TV footage of Christians

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About five years ago, An- Bay Packer who originated the Junior high school wasn’t them Blue Cross and Blue Lambeau Leap told Park El- much easier for Butler but he Shield gave Butler a platform ementary School students last was finally able to cast off his to travel the country telling his week that when he was their leg braces. story of overcoming early dis- age he was confined at times to When he got to high school, advantages and succeeding at a wheelchair. kids still laughed at him for his life goals. Leroy Butler, 51, said he was being poor and the clothes he “It’s not luck that keeps you a special needs student in grade wore. But he ignored anything out of trouble, it’s doing the school; classmates called him negative the kids had to say right thing when you’re con- names and he had difficulty about him and instead, ab- fronted with choices,” he said. learning to read. sorbed the positive messages Butler had been bullied as a “In third and fourth grade he received from his teachers youngster but didn’t let his dis- I had no friends. I needed about his abilities and potential. abilities define him instead, he crutches to get around and Soon, he became a stand- believed he would succeed and needed help getting on and off out football player, earned found encouragement in adults the bus,” he explained. All-American status, received who cared about him. Being physically different a scholarship to Florida State “There’s a fine line between from other kids meant he wasn’t University and was drafted by making fun of someone and picked when choosing sides on the Packers in 1990. bullying them, and kids don’t the playground for teams. He retired after 11 years with always recognize that,” he said. But he learned early that the Packers, being named an “You can be a leader or a fol- feeling sorry for himself wasn’t All-Pro safety four times. He lower, but if you’re a follower, going to help he reach his got involved in business and choose the right people to fol- dream of playing professional felt his life story could help low, and that’s your teachers,” football. He needed to believe young people overcome their he said. Kevin Murphy-Times Tribune in himself and found others obstacles. Butler’s teachers were the Former Green Bay Packer Leroy Butler tells Park Elementary School students that their who also believed in him and “Growing up in an inner smartest people he knew and teachers are good role models. He was in Cross Plains last week to talk to the kids about that was his mother, his grand- city, African-American, sin- they weren’t ridiculing him so, bullying. parents and his teachers who gle-parent home and I think he chose to value what they were “his heroes.” a lot of kids think when they valued, education, and concen- turned to a teacher to help him “I got to live my dream…and right people and those are your “They were the buffers… see this jersey…that we didn’t trated on his studies. Despite improve his grades and get a you can, too. You can learn to teachers,” he told students. they were my role models. have problems as a kid. But my his efforts, his admission into passing mark on a college en- become a leader or a follower, They kept me laser focused teachers encouraged me and college was still doubtful so he trance test. just make sure you follow the Cross Plains Library Year End Events Storytime News American Legion Auxiliary. Along with memorabilia, the display features a silver tea set which serves The fall storytime theme is “What Makes a Family.” Wigglers and Gigglers meets on Tuesdays at 10 as a “traveling trophy” that honors the auxiliary unit which reaches the highest membership goals. a.m., and Big Kids Booktime gets underway on Thursdays at 10 a.m. Please see our website for a list Art Exhibit Features Pamela Grabber of storytime programs. Our current show, “Bountiful Harvest”, features oil paintings by Pamela Grabber. A printmaker by For the final storytime week of the year, we are happy to be welcoming back Music Together teacher, education, Pamela came to painting as a means to an end in charting a course for the color separation Catherine Olson on Dec. 17 and Dec 12. Both events begin at 10 a.m. Please see our website rgpl.org/ process of lithography. She often employs the grisaille technique to explore the relationships of forms, kids for a list of storytime programs. surfaces, and colors in her work. In addition to her paintings, Pamela’s notecards will be on display and Lego Club is Back for sale–a lovely holiday gift. The “Bountiful Harvest” exhibit runs through Jan. 17, 2020. Drop by on Dec. 2 from 4-5 p.m. to play, create, and enjoy some after-school treats. Please call 608- Open Music Jam 798-3881 to sign up. Stop by the library on Thursday nights, 6-8 p.m., and join other area musicians in a weekly music jam. Family Yoga Night All abilities welcome! Take a break from holiday planning stress and focus on centering you and your little ones with Jamie from little om BIG OM on Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Please let us know how many of you will be joining us so we can reserve a mat for you: 608-798-3881. Read to a Dog–Mondays, 4-5:30 p.m. Chase will join us again on Dec. 16 to listen to your child read. This is a great opportunity, particu- larly for reluctant readers, to practice their skills with a happy and appreciative listener. Please call Join the the library if you are interested in reserving a 15-minute session. Check our website for a story about Chase at rgpl.org/kids. School’s Out Movie It’s here! The latest Disney/Pixar sensation. Check our website, rgpl.org, or call 608-798-3881 to find Giving Tree! out what our first School’s Out movie is for 2020. The event will be held on Jan. 17, 2020. Join us for popcorn and an afternoon of great entertainment! 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Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. PAGE 8 TIMES-TRIBUNE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2019 CROSS PLAINS New Wilderness First Aid Center Created by Troop 87 in Cross Plains By Bartlett Durand Times-Tribune CROSS PLAINS–The Emergency Care and Safety Institute has authorized BSA Troop 87–Cross Plains as a learning center to teach Wil- derness First Aid to the com- munity. The training is a pre- requisite for adults attending “high adventure” outings with the scouts, and offers a broad spectrum of training in first aid when an ambulance or hospital isn’t readily available. The training was held by Dr. Rodney Erickson, a noted scouter and family physi- cian from the Mayo Clinic in Tomah, and co-hosted by BSA Troop 87 and the Cross Plains EMS. Eight new instructors were certified by Erickson and the center plans to offer regu- Photos Submitted lar classes in Wilderness First Aid. Left: Participants of the Emergency Care and Safety In- To support of the train- stitute trained in Cross Plains recently. The organization ing, the local community authorized BSA Troop 87 to conduct the wilderness training came through. Mary Devitt in the village. Above: Those who took the training learned of Crossroads Cafe offered as the individual techniques,” narios” occurred with the class gan of the Waunakee EMS. “I what to do in case of a remote, outdoor emergency. Here up coffee and lunches; Qwik said Chris Gavin of Eagle Out- having to break into teams and believe that when the chaos the injured has a branch protruding from his leg. Students Trip provided breakfast, the door Skills who took the train- approach an accident scene, hits, you cannot expect people learned how to perform triage and stabilize the injured. Cross Plains Fire Department ing. “Learning how to work quickly diagnose the critical to rise to the occasion but rath- allowed use of their training as a team in a crisis situation, issues, and stabilize the pa- er to fall back on their train- can. to pick up a phone and stand room; and Cross Plains EMS when to take the leadership tient for eventual transport. ing.” “We’ve had experiences by waiting for help, it is the brought in snacks and pizza. role and when to provide sup- By the end of the course, the The class as a whole is com- where we’ve shown up on first minutes that usually count Over the 16 hours of the port as a role player, and how attendees were able to move mitted to spreading the instruc- emergency scenes with people the most, and in wilderness sit- course the attendees learned to communicate calmly were smoothly into crisis mode tion into the wider community standing by, scared to help be- uations the person on the other about the specific hazards that critical parts of first aid I’d without exhibiting excitement through partnerships with area cause ‘they just didn’t know end of the phone call may be are encountered away from never considered.” or nervousness. “That, really, EMS stations, by hosting first what to do’, when even the hours away.” civilization. In any trauma Beyond lectures by Erick- is the key to me.” said Erick- aid competitions, and working most basic intervention could For more information about situation, they focused on the son, the course offered in- son. “Exposing students to the with Scouts and camps to pro- help save lives,” says Erika first aid training, contact need for quick, focused care dividual presentations with process over and over until it vide higher-level training for Mabrey, Cross Plains EMS Bartlett Durand at bartlett.du- to stop the bleeding, to protect feedback for better instruction becomes a standard response it outdoor medical situations. A Chief. “The more people [email protected]. any wounds, and to keep the methods; interactive trivia the best we can hope for.” key goal is to break down the trained in basic first aid, the patient warm and dry. games; and active skill build- That sentiment was echoed fear of not doing something more opportunities there are to “The process is as important ing. Six separate “injury sce- by new instructor Bryan Rea- perfectly but doing what you save a life. As easy as it can be CP Board Looks at Plans for Subdivisions By Katherine Perreth stated Sundance developer Kyo sold nearly 250 tickets thus far, probably too big of a gap for us tor Bill Chang to receive the Times-Tribune Lee Sorensen explained that the Ladopoulos, referring to the board initially voted in favor of representing 25 locations in to try and fill,” he said. Instead, election packet. Collection of CROSS PLAINS–On Mon- Town of Berry Brewery Road the development in order to re- multiple surrounding commu- the organization will focus on signatures runs from December day the Cross Plains Village annexation. Jerry Gray, Public tain control over the area. “I’m nities. Twenty-one Cross Plains infrastructure development for 1 to January 6.After a closed Board discussed plans for three Facilities Director, explained in favor of it,” Brosius stated. businesses will be participating two trails, local and regional, session, the board approved the subdivisions in various stages it’s always been the plan to “If it’s within village borders, Nov. 30, with another seven he said. compensation package for new of development. The board ap- “bring the entirety of Brewery we control that.” contributing to “swag bags,” Cross Plains Village Board Chief of Police, Tony Ruesga. proved requested variances and Road into the village.” With the exception of Leng- she said. Tickets can be pur- Trustee 2020 election packets Ruesga will be sworn in at the the preliminary plat for Sce- President Jay Lengfeld re- feld, the board voted to approve chased through Friday. were distributed to trustees Village Board Meeting on Dec. nic Valley, heard a conceptual iterated his opposition to the the Sundance annexation exten- Chris Long, director of the Kevin Thusius, Brosius and 2. preliminary plat presentation Sundance subdivision, his sion request to December 2020. Gateway to the Driftless, ex- Sorensen. After the meeting, Upcoming Meetings: for the Creek Crossing at St. stance has remained unchanged Regarding EMS problems plained the nonprofit has - de by email, Lee Sorensen said he • Dec. 2, 6 p.m., Public Hearing Francis and approved a third from five to six years ago, he with staffing, Lengfeld said that clined the JEM grant, citing too will not be seeking re-election, on the 2020 Operating Budget annexation extension request said. “I really have reservations issues will soon be resolved. few matching funds committed Thusius said he is undecided • Dec. 9, 7 p.m., Special Meet- for Sundance. The latter project with this development,” he “They’re looking to go with by local municipalities. “In this and Brosius had not responded. ing to review and approve the has been underway for years. said, as he sees “a lot of prob- a fulltime chief, two fulltime budget climate that we’re in, Members of the public who Final Plat of Scenic Valley sub- “Annexation is taking longer, lems” with it. paramedics, and LTEs (long that we’re all facing, in terms of wish to run for election should division. with more complex issues,” Trustees Bill Brosius and term employees) to fill, and vol- the private sector as well, it was contact Village Administra- WEEKLY unteers,” he said. “I’m hoping within the next six weeks things will be a lot smoother than what Santa Making a Stop in Cross Plains TIP! they have.” CROSS PLAINS–The Cross or coffee, and share in some nation of a non-perishable food Chamber of Commerce Ex- Plains Optimists will host a general holiday fun. Weather item or a cash donation. The Healthy Hazelnuts ecutive Director Terra Morris visit from Santa Claus at the permitting kids can also take a Optimists are working with Evidence continues to mount on reported that the Small Busi- Cross Plains Berry Fire Station ride on the Lion’s Club Train. Middleton Outreach Ministry the health benefits of nuts. ness Saturday Wine Walk has on Dec. 7, 9-11 a.m. Nibble on In the Spirit of the Season, (MOM) and other local groups Hazelnuts (filberts) are mostly some goodies, enjoy some cider please consider bringing a do- to distribute your contributions monounsaturated fat. They are rich to those in our community who in thiamin, magnesium, copper LISA KOSTECKI, are in need this holiday season. R. PH. and manganese and also have NWDSS CALENDAR Generous local merchants some iron, B6 and folate. They are also a good source of have provided and sponsored vitamin E. 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IATA supplies a elementary-school-age feet. “toolkit,” offering teachers les- At least, that’s the goal of the son plan activities, information U.S. National Park Foundation on geologic features, and a map (NPF) partnership with the Ice and terrain description of the Age Trail Alliance (IATA). suggested IAT hike location. Just before the schoolyear Lord has led numerous class- kicked off, the NPF proposed room presentations ahead of Cross Plains-based IATA accept hikes. She explains the effects a grant to expand their Saunters of the receding glaciers on Wis- program for Wisconsin fourth consin topography, how the IAT graders, which is dedicated to allows people to connect with Ice Age Trail (IAT) education the last Ice Age, that Wisconsin and getting youth outdoors. is only one of 11 National Sce- The ambitious Think Outside nic Trails, and the longest trail program was launched. entirely located in one state, Katherine Perreth-Times Tribune “They approached us,” as well as tips for a successful service hat for photo ops. Sig- which is atypical, said IATA hike. There is also time for Q nificant wind gusts prevented Outreach and Education Man- & A. him from wearing it. ager Amy Lord, “because they “I begin by asking kids how “Those kids were amazing,” know we get things done.” long they think the trail is,” Gabriel said. “Very hardy, and Since September, Think Out- Lord said. “Answers are some- not a single complaint about the side has enabled over 2,000 times across the board, from challenging weather.” students from 30 schools across five to 5,000 miles.” When she The next day’s group scur- the state to hike an average of explains the footpath is over ried along the trail in bright two miles on the IAT. Over 50 1,000 miles, Lord said, “Eyes sunshine and very chilly tem- schools and 4,000 children are get really big and the follow- peratures, through the frozen already registered for the spring up question is always, ‘Are we mud imprints left by children portion of the program, running going to hike all of it?’” the day before. from April until July 31, 2020. Kids learn terms for glacial Fourth-grade teacher Sarah Since the 1,200-mile trail features, such as kames, eskers, Pongratz mentioned the effect runs from Door County, pass- drumlins, kettles and erratics– of the day upon one student, ing near Wisconsin’s largest rocks transported by the gla- even before he’d disembarked cities, Milwaukee, Madison and cier–she said. from the school bus. Green Bay, dips to the center On November 21 and 22, “He said, ‘Ms. Pongratz, of the border with Illinois and two groups of fourth graders look at that view! It’s beauti- winds its way north through from West Middleton hiked a ful out here.” Her nine-year-old the middle of the state, before portion of the IAT which passes student had lived his life within ending at the border of Minne- through Indian Lake County the confines of a city, she said. sota near the Twin Cities, both Park. The first group experi- The NPF grant which al- rural and urban schoolchildren enced relatively warmer tem- lowed partnering with the IATA are targeted for the opportunity. peratures, wind and light rain. was funded by Union Pacific Others will hail from Chicago, On that day, Ice Age National Railroad and other U.S. donors. Above: Children from West Middleton Elementary School hiked on the Ice Age Trail, on IL , Minneapolis and St. Paul, Scenic Trail superintendent Thus far, four Middleton- November 21 and 22. The Ice Age Trail Alliance received a grant to get 10,000 fourth-grad- MN. Eric Gabriel joined the chil- Cross Plains Area School Dis- ers on the trail. Thus far, 2,000 Wisconsin students have participated; Top: The November The program includes a dren, pointing out kettle lake trict elementary schools have 21 group of fourth graders from West Middleton Elementary School–Ice Age National classroom presentation by an topography and trailside errat- participated in Think Outside. Scenic Trail Superintendent Eric Gabriel is pictured in the back, wearing his iconic hat. IATA staff member or volun- ics and donning his iconic park Student Bassoonists Travel Board Gets Building Update MIDDLETON–Eppstein smaller. EUA has worked to floor on the north end. There Uhen Architects (EUA) repre- create multiple library-media will also be multiple elevators to University of Michigan sentatives Robin Savola, Ro- centers, cafeterias and student available. berto Jaimes, Suzanne Miller, service areas to make it easier There will be separate drop Jackie Michels and Kim Fr- for students. Construction will off for families driving their erichs shared updates on each be completed in two phases. children to school and buses, project at the Middleton Cross A three-story addition will be Frerichs stated. Buses will drop Plains Area School District completed on the north side off on the south side, while board meeting on Nov. 18. first. Much of the south end of family drop off will be on the Savola noted schematic the current building will then be north side. design is ongoing at Park El- demolished and a two-story ad- Miller said EUA tried to ementary. She expects design dition will be added. provide as much natural light will be completed by Febru- A learning street will connect as possible, although Frerichs ary with construction to begin the main entrances on the north said because it is a rebuilt there in March. The project should and south end of the building, will be interior classrooms that be finished by the start of the Frerichs said. She then spent 10 don’t have natural light. 2020-21 school year. When the minutes reviewing where dif- “It’s a treat for us because project is completed, the school ferent spaces would be in the we normally don’t get to see will have a new cafeteria and rebuilt school. She noted Clark the interior,’’ board president some additional spaces on the Street Community School will Bob Green said. “It’s great to north end of the school. be one of the learning com- see what has been done so far.’’ Savola said there are plans munities located on the first to be able to lock off the ad- dition to the rest of the school ® Photo Submitted during the evening when com- INFINITY SERIES MHS student bassoonists Gus Balasubramaniam, Evelyn Anderson, and Erica Collin along munity members might access GAS FURNACE WITH it. EUA representatives have ® with band director Eric Rothacker, recently traveled to the University of Michigan in Ann also worked with fire depart- GREENSPEED INTELLIGENCE Arbor to attend a concert and participate in private lessons with Dr. Jeffrey Lyman. The ment officials on access to the WITH THIS WARM, COZY COMFORT, concert was a tribute to bassoonist Bernard Garfield (Principal of Philadelphia Orchestra west side of the school due to 1957-2000) and featured works with personal connections to Garfield performed by over the addition. OUR FURNACE SHOULD COME WITH A seven faculty at the School of Music Theatre & Dance including Lyman on bassoon. Pic- Michels noted the design LOUNGE CHAIR AND SUNSCREEN tured, L-R: Gus Blasubramaniam, Evelyn Anderson, Lynman and Erica Collin. process for the high school started in November 2018. She said about 50 percent of the construction documents are completed, which is the last phase of design. It should be completed by February 2020, “Making your comfort our promise.” she added. Frerichs said some of the 608.437.3666 • Mt. Horeb major drivers are to make a Free Estimates • www.olsonheating.com school of 3,000 students feel PAGE 10 TIMES-TRIBUNE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2019 SCHOOL MHS Students Compete at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention INDIANAPOLIS, IN–Mid- to perform for a panel of judges sion. dleton High School (MHS) and compete on several march- Bas deWaart took 16th in Band students competed at ing and concert percussion solo marimba, Max Balasu- the 2019 Percussive Arts So- instruments. While attending bramaniam took 15th in solo ciety International Convention this convention, MHS students marimba and Ethan Stafford (PASIC) in Indianapolis, IN– were able to participate in mas- participated in the solo concert the world’s largest drum and terclasses, lessons, and view snare division. percussion event! presentations from leading Now in its 45th year, the Students competed in the percussionists from around the PASIC convention continues to High School Solo Individuals world. deliver amazing performances Competition as well as ensem- MHS percussion ensembles and clinics from musicians all bles. This event allows for stu- took fourth and ninth places in over the world, all while show- dents from around the country the chamber percussion divi- casing the latest and greatest from the percussion products industry. Over the years, PASIC has moved from city to city throughout the United States, though it continues to be the only place where the percus- sion family comes together; to converse, perform, inspire, and learn from one another.

& Artisan Fair Photo Submitted Students who participated in PASIC, front row, L-R: Althea Wincek, Molly Warholic, Genna Bertalot, Annie Warriner and Sam Carey. Middle row, L-R: Charlie Fenske, Avery Smith, Joseph Steimetz, Colin Keenan, Nathan Hall and Ethan Stafford. Back row, L-R: Max Balasubramaniam, Sebastiaan de Waart, Torin Braun, Jude Fleischman, Calvin Rob- erts and Nicholas Hinz.

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Santa Claus is coming to Jada’s Garden & Greenhouse! Friday, Nov. 29th & Saturday, Nov. 30th 10 am to 3 pm Holiday Market - Nov. 29th & 30th, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Winter Container Studio Walk-In Event all weekend long! Holiday Greenhouse & Shop Hours Nov. 29th - Dec. 22nd Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 9 am to 4 pm New this season - Fresh Cut Christmas Trees! Frasier, Balsam, Canaan Fir and White Pine Wreaths, Garland, Poinsettias, Evergreens, Holiday Garden Gifts & Decor PAGE 12 TIMES-TRIBUNE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2019 BUSINESS Hy Cite Celebrates New Building with Open House

Michelle Phillips-Times Tribune Clockwise from top left: Hy Cite’s new building on the corner of Airport and N. Pleasant View Roads features lots of natural light; Jorge Lopez makes carnitas in the Hy Cite test kicthen, demonstrating the company’s kitchenware; L-R: Jessica J Marquez VP/ General Counsel and CCO, Perter Johnson, president and COO , Mayor Gurdip Brar, Miguel Gonzales SVP of Marketing, Erik Johnson, CEO and Margarita Vergara VP Consumer Finance at a ribbon cutting for the company’s new building.

By Michelle Phillips dows all around the building to Madison man said as he poured Times-Tribune allow in light. White noise and stock over the meat. MIDDLETON–When Hy sound proofing were included The company broke ground Cite was planning the design in the design to reduce noise. on the building in August of for their new global headquar- About 600 people turned out 2018 and will move 350 em- ters in Middleton, they wanted to tour the building, located at ployees from Madison to the to get employee input on the the corner of Airport Road and new location. Hy Cite has loca- construction. Two things that N. Pleasant View Road. The tions in both the United States came out of the survey process building features a café and and Latin America, and was were that employees wanted fitness room for employees as started by Peter Johnson Sr. in more natural light and less well as a small garden and a test 1959 while he was a college noise inside the building, VP kitchen to try out kitchenware student. Chief Financial Officer Glenn made by the company. In a presentation before Johnston told a crowd of em- In the test kitchen Jorge the tours, Erik Johnson, Peter ployees, community members Lopez was working on some Johnson’s son and CEO of be able to build a business that congratulated them on the new Erik Johnson said, “This is a and business leaders at the carnitas, a pork dish that is typ- Hy Cite Enterprises told the impacts our local community in space. magical moment in the history company’s open house and out- ically slow cooked. Using the crowd, “We are proud to be such a positive way.” Brar went on to say that the of Hy Cite. It’s not just an of- door ribbon cutting on a blus- press cooker designed by the represented here today by Middleton Mayor Gurdip business is expected to bring fice, it’s much more a home for tery Nov. 21. company, Lopez said he took people from many countries. To Brar also addressed the group, $21 in new revenue to the city. the Hy Cite family.” Johnston said those prin- the cooking time down from all of you that contribute with welcoming them to the new fa- “Thanks to Erik and his team He also thanked his brother ciples were achieved in the five hours to just one and a half your culture, your experience, cility. He said, “All of the Plan for putting your new global Peter Johnson, president and 90,000 sq. ft. office space by hours. “This is my own recipe your heritage and background, Commission members fell in headquarters in Middleton–you COO of the company, for “tak- installing floor to ceiling win- I created for the company,” the thank you. It’s a privilege to love with the building,” and had other options,” Brar stated. ing this journey with me.” Hy Cite has a satellite loca- tion in Fitchburg as well as a distribution center in Middle- ton. The company counts on a network of more than 5,000 Independent Authorized Dis- tributors, 25,000 independent salespeople in 20 countries and over 1,100 employees world- wide to distribute its product. BishopsBayCommunitBishopsBayCommunity.comy.com Hy Cite is among the top 100 608.831.5500 direct selling companies in size for the Direct Selling As- sociation (DSA) and has about 600,000 customers worldwide. 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conference as a punter. BY ROB REISCHEL Senior offensive linemen Times-Tribune Zac Mayhew and Billy John- son, junior inside linebacker Middleton’s football team Nolan Dunn and junior defen- enjoyed a terrific season under sive back Josh Stormer were first-year coach Jason Pertz- named second-team all-league. born. And junior offensive line- The Cardinals went 8-3 man Taylor Simmons, se- overall, finished in a tie for nior offensive lineman Luke second in the Big Eight Con- McChrystal, senior defensive ference and defeated Madison lineman Jadin Brown, senior La Follette in the first round of defensive back Brian Frus- the playoffs. ciante, and junior defensive So, it was no surprise that back Quinn Calvin were all the talented Cardinals landed named honorable-mention all- 16 spots on the all-Big Eight conference. Conference team. Buckner had one of the fin- Senior running back Kallion est seasons by a running back Buckner and senior offensive in Middleton history, rushing lineman Clay Craker were both for 1,721 yards and 26 touch- named first-team all-Big Eight downs. Buckner also had 13 and earned honorable men- receptions for 214 yards and tion all-state honors from the three TDs. Wisconsin Football Coaches Buckner led the Big Eight Association. Senior tight end in rushing and finished 17th Sam Engler, senior defensive in the state in rushing among linemen Billy Johnson and all seven divisions. Buckner Jake Wuebben, and senior was also a finalist for the Elroy linebacker Jake Pavelski all Hirsch Award, given to the Times-Tribune photo by Mary Langenfeld received first-team all-confer- state’s top running back. ence honors, as well. Wuebben Middleton senior running back Kallion Buckner was named first-team all-Big Eight and earned honorable mention all-state was also named first-team all- See FOOTBALL page 17 honors from the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association. Kollasch calling it quits Boys soccer coach kept program among the elite

BY ROB REISCHEL Cardinals’ head coach since Times-Tribune 2013 and has always con- sidered Middleton soccer his Ben Kollasch has had ties second family. to the Middleton soccer pro- But now, Kollasch has de- gram for more than three de- cided to pay more attention to cades now. his first family. Kollasch watched his four Kollasch announced re- older brothers — Bob, Mike, cently that he’s stepping Tom and Tony — come down as the Cardinals’ head through the program. Kol- coach to spend more time lasch was later a standout with his own family. player himself, helping the “MHS soccer has always 1994 Cardinals go 24-1-3 and had a mantra for priorities jump as high as No. 13 in the of: family first, school sec- Times-Tribune photo by Mary Langenfeld national rankings. ond and soccer third,” Kol- Kollasch began coaching lasch said. “I have seen this Ben Kollasch, who coached Middleton’s boys soccer team the last seven years, resigned recently. at MHS in 1996, has been the See KOLLASCH page 16 PAGE 14 TIMES-TRIBUNE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2019 MHS’ girls basketball team wins first two BY ROB REISCHEL 17, Bursac 5 1-1 12, Coleman 4 0-0 11, Monogue 2 0-0 6, Hodson 1 2-3 Times-Tribune 5, Roquet 1 0-0 3. Totals 21 3-4 54. 3-point goals — W 4 (Maier 1, Middleton’s girls basketball Meudt 1, Ehle 1, Dotzler 1), M 9 team opened its season of great (Coleman 3, Monogue 2, Bursac expectations with a pair of wins 1, Roquet 1, Tain 1, Hodson 1). last week. Fouls — W 9, M 19. Fouled out The Cardinals rolled past — Roquet. Waunakee, 54-34, in their Nov. 23 season-opener last Thursday. MIDDLETON 88, Middleton also defeated Madi- MADISON EAST 66 son East, 88-66, last Saturday. Middleton ……..... 44 44 — 88 Senior Sitori Tanin, a Uni- Madison East …… 23 43 — 66 versity of Loyola (Ill.) recruit, MIDDLETON (fg ft-fta pts) — led the Cardinals with 17 points Monogue 8 3-4 22, Coleman 6 3-4 against Waunakee. Senior for- 18, Schwartz 0 4-4 4, Lemirande 2 5-8 10, Hodson 0 1-2 1, Acker 0 ward Karina Bursac added 12 2-2 2, Tanin 3 4-5 10, Roquet 3 5-6 and senior guard Evie Coleman 13, Gaab 1 1-2 3, Bursac 0 1-4 1, scored 11. Accola 2 0-0 4. Totals 25 29-51 88. Middleton jumped to a 32-18 MADISON EAST — Meyer 1 halftime lead and maintained a 0-0 3, Bentley 7 7-9 21, Hilliard 0 comfortable advantage in the 1-2 1, Austin 2 0-0 5, McCullers 2 second half. 1-2 5, Jones 1 0-0 2, Hicks 6 0-0 12, In the Cardinals win over Gottschalk 1 0-0 2, Mitchell 2 2-3 6, Fedele 3 0-0 6, Harvey-Williams Madison East, sophomore for- 1 1-2 3. Totals 26 12-18 66. ward McKenna Monogue had a 3-point goals — Mid 9 game-high 22 points. Coleman (Monogue 3, Coleman 3, Limo- added 18 points, while senior rande 1, Roquet 2); ME 2 (Meyer 1, guard Josie Lemirande and Austin 1). Total fouls: Mid 18; ME Tanin both had 10. 32. Fouled out: Meyer, Harvey- Middleton built a 44-23 half- Williams. time lead and was never chal- lenged in the second half. Hockey The Cardinals reached the Middleton’s hockey team WIAA Division 1 state cham- dropped its season-opener, 7-4, pionship game a year ago. to Waunakee last Saturday. Now, with the overwhelming The Cardinals fell behind, majority of the team back, 5-0, midway through the sec- Middleton has great expecta- ond period before Brooks tions in 2019-’20. Kalscheur, Alex Hovind and The Cardinals certainly got Jake Jordan all had goals to off to a fine start last week. pull Middleton within 5-3. • On deck: Middleton is at After another Waunakee Madison Edgewood Saturday goal, Kalscheur notched his at 3 p.m., then hosts Verona second goal of the game just Dec. 5 at 7:15 p.m. 4:45 into the third period to pull the Cardinals within 6-4. Nov. 21 But Waunakee added a goal at MIDDLETON 54, 14:24 to ice the win. WAUNAKEE 34 • On deck: Middleton Waunakee ...... 18 16 — 34 hosted Waupun Tuesday, then Times-Tribune photo by Mary Langenfeld Middleton ...... 32 22 — 54 hosts Waukesha Friday at 6:20 WAUNAKEE (fg ft-fta pts) — Sitori Tanin (top), Evie Coleman (above) and Middleton’s girls basketball team began the season 2-0. Meeker 3 2-2 8, Maier 2 3-6 8, Ehle p.m. 2 0-0 5, Meudt 2 0-0 5, Dotzler 1 The Cardinals then begin 0-0 3, Grabarski 0 1-2 1. Totals 12 Big Eight Conference play 6-14 34. Dec. 3 when they host Madison Solutions To All Your Pest Problems MIDDLETON — Tanin 8 0-0 Memorial at 8 p.m. We offer 1 bedroom General Insects - Spiders, Asian Beetles, Earwigs, Box Elder Bugs and studio apartments. Bats Removed Humanely, Rodent Control See how we can tailor Residential & Commercial The Ultimate Wood Heat. a plan to meet your needs. 608-438-75906 Set the thermostat where you want for a more comfortable home.

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Wisconsin Boys Volleyball Coaches Association All-State Team First Team Name Yr. Pos. School Alex Freed Senior MH Brookfield East Nathan Klimisch Senior OH Kenosha Indian Trail David Markes Senior MH Wauwatosa East Matthew Spellman Senior OH Waukesha West Hans Stelpflug Senior S Germantown Parker Van Buren Senior OH Middleton Second Team Name Yr. Pos. School Tommy Clausz Senior MH Kimberly Charlie Figy Senior MH Appleton North Drew Jansen Senior OH Germantown Avery Pohlman Senior L Appleton North Cal Von Rueden Senior L Milwaukee Marquette Nolan Wollmer Senior OH Whitefish Bay

High Honorable Mention Name Yr. Pos. School Chris Brozynski Senior OH Catholic Memorial Ethyn Burcyk Senior S Pius Zach Frieseke Senior S Milwaukee Marquette Spencer Herman Senior MH Kimberly David Paul Senior S Burlington Zach Solomon Junior S Catholic Memorial

Honorable Mention Name Yr. Pos. School Jackson Antos Senior OH Kenosha Indian Trail Times-Tribune photo by Mary Langenfeld Matt Barrientez Senior S Racine Horlick Dominic Bentley Senior Opp Kaukauna Middleton’s Parker Van Buren was named first-team all-state. Alec Boland Junior S Waukesha West Jake Chapman Junior MH Catholic Memorial Tony Czajka Senior OH South Milwaukee Van Buren named all-state Antonio Evans Senior OH Cedarburg finished second in school his- coach Justin Haack said. “He Logan Kebisek Junior S Brookfield Central BY ROB REISCHEL tory in career kills (906). had his best matches against Times-Tribune Joey Mahan Senior OH Franklin Van Buren’s 52 aces this the top teams in the state. Nicodemus Meyer Junior MH Franklin year were the second-most “He’s a rare talent and we Middleton senior outside for a single season in Middle- know he still has his best vol- Kegan Olig Junior OH Fond du Lac hitter Parker Van Buren was ton history and his 78 career leyball ahead of him. We are Ryan Reilly Senior S Brookfield East recently named first-team all- aces rank ninth all-time. Van all excited to see what he can Seth Rupert Senior OH Hartford state by the Wisconsin Boys Buren had a remarkable .467 do at the next level. Not only Ben Schultz Senior OH Germantown Volleyball Coaches Associa- kill percentage and he was also was Parker one of the best tion. named Middleton’s MVP. players in the state, he was an Carson Skalbeck Senior L Kenosha Indian Trail Van Buren, a Loyola (Ill.) “In simple terms, Parker even better captain and team- Michael Szews Senior OH Brookfield East recruit, broke the school single was a dominant force all year mate.” Jackson Van Engen Senior MH Germantown season kills record and led the and one of the top players in JJ Webb Senior L Waukesha West state in kills with 503. He also the state,” Middleton interim

What a year! The St. Francis Xavier eighth grade girls volleyball team took first place in the season-ending Madison Area Inde- pendent Sports League tournament on Nov. 2. The girls finished the year with a 48-3 record. PAGE 16 TIMES-TRIBUNE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2019

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Times-Tribune photo by Mary Langenfeld 60–60–60 Ben Kollasch went 92-38-16 in seven years as Middleton’s boys soccer coach. Sale! 60% KOLLASCH continued from page 13 OFF LABOR1! building for a few years, but at the state tournament sticks shine.” said. “I need a bit of time off 0% Interest I have to live up to my own with you, but some of my best Kollasch believes whoever from full time coaching — it 2 expectations in keeping fam- memories are the practices takes his place will inherit a can be a full time job during for 60 Months ! ily the first priority. I have leading into the playoffs each program perfectly positioned the season — but I think I will $60 given my time and energy to year,” Kollasch said. “There for future success. be back in some capacity in Walmart MHS soccer family every fall is a little space to have a bit “I’d like to think the pro- the future. Gift Card since 1996 and it is now time more fun and there is a dif- gram is in good shape,” he “It could be a couple years with in-home estimate3! for me to give that time and ferent buzz around the team: said. “If anything, the popu- or it could be 10, but coach- CALL TODAY! energy to my own family and everyone is a bit on edge larity of the soccer program ing is a habit of thinking and be with my kids. with the possibilities and that has made some discomfort It will be tough for me to (608)-338-1170 “The coaching layer of makes a wonderful atmo- in that we are bursting at the watch a soccer game without www.madcitybaths.com 1New orders only. Minimum purchase required. Does not include material costs. 2 Financing available with minimum purchase and approved my life and the importance sphere.” seams in terms of how much going to that mental zone. I credit. Mad City Windows & Baths, Inc. is neither a broker nor a lender. 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Gift card valued at $60. of Middleton soccer players nals’ on-field success, he’s Middleton soccer community the program in some irregular have given me. For two de- equally satisfied with how the has not only grown over the capacity to help out here or cades I got to spend time with game has continued to grow years but has become more there.” their kids and leave them bet- at MHS. Middleton had 170 inclusive which is great to ter than I found them. I am ex- players in the program last see. cited to have more time with year, making it among the “I think we are in a simi- my kids and teach them the largest in the state. lar situation competitively to things I have learned over the “That makes me proud,” where we were for the last last decades at MHS.” Kollasch said. “Obviously the couple decades in terms of Kollasch replaced his men- school board funding teams perennially being contenders. 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In the ultra-competi- has grown to 170-plus kids the level of competition but HELP WANTED – tive Big Eight Conference, the and can support them all on a we stay right around the top MANAGER NEW HORIZONS SUPPLY Cardinals had three second team is significant. of the scale.” Cooperative, Fennimore, place finishes and were third “I believe MHS has the As for Kollasch’s future, Wisconsin, seeking qualified four times under Kollasch. largest boys’ soccer program don’t be surprised to see him CEO/GM candidates. Kollasch also led the 2016 in the state right now. MHS back on the pitch down the Successful ENERGY COOPERATIVE, Sales $70 Cardinals to the WIAA Divi- soccer has been good to me road. million. Energy management, sion 1 state title, where they and I am happy to have been a “I know myself well financial experience. 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All-Big Eight Conference Football First Team Offense Pos. Name Ht. Wt. Yr. School QB Jason Ceniti 6-2 210 Sr. Madison Memorial QB Ben Probst 6-1 190 Sr. Madison La Follette RB Kallion Buckner 5-10 165 Sr. Middleton RB Jackson Acker 6-2 220 Jr. Verona RB Kam Marshall 5-9 170 Sr. Madison Memorial RB Jaylend Brown 5-10 170 Sr. Madison La Follette OL Clay Craker 6-5 315 Sr. Middleton OL Luke Vitale 6-4 275 Sr. Madison La Follette OL Joe Gervasi 6-2 250 Sr. Verona OL Gunnar Kilen 6-7 280 Sr. Verona OL Tyson Nash 5-9 245 Sr. Madison Memorial OL Evan Holman 6-2 190 Sr. Sun Prairie OL Anders Hegg 5-11 200 Jr. Madison West TE Haakon Anderson 6-2 200 Sr. Verona TE Sam Engler 6-2 210 Sr. Middleton WR Colin Schaefer 6-0 170 Sr. Sun Prairie WR Charlie Kunkel 6-2 170 Sr. Madison La Follette WR Aubrey Dawkins 6-1 170 Sr. Verona K Owen Konopacki 6-3 185 Jr. Sun Prairie Util Shelvin Garrett 5-11 170 Sr. Beloit Memorial Second Team Offense Pos. Name Ht. Wt. Yr. School QB Adam Bekx 6-3 190 Sr. Verona QB Brady Stevens 6-3 180 Jr. Sun Prairie RB Kabaris Vasser 6-1 210 Jr. Madison Memorial RB Nazier Jones 5-8 165 Jr. Madison West RB Nathan Schauer 5-11 195 Sr. Sun Prairie RB Graham Stier 5-8 170 Jr. Verona OL Nick Carl 6-1 240 Sr. Madison Memorial OL Zac Mayhew 6-2 265 Sr. Middleton OL Billy Johnson 6-4 280 Sr. Middleton OL Nathan White 5-11 260 Sr. Janesville Parker OL Mitchell Schumann 5-11 205 Sr. Janesville Craig OL Adam Vandervest 6-6 290 Sr. Verona OL Michael Horvath 6-2 260 So. Madison West TE Kyle Doll 6-4 215 Sr. Madison Memorial TE Andrew Rajkovich 6-2 210 Sr. Madison La Follette WR Dakovin Prather 6-3 170 Sr. Madison La Follette WR Jevan Boyton 6-6 189 Jr. Madison East WR LeKwan Lewis 6-1 170 Sr. Madison Memorial PK Kole Kerkhoff 6-1 160 Sr. Madison Memorial Util Will Gutknecht 5-11 210 Jr. Madison West Honorable Mention Beloit Memorial — Theo Brown-El, 6-3, 325, sr.; Tyler Sireci, 6-4, 220, sr.; Radonis Smith, 5-8, 170, sr.; Aiden Wright, 6-3, 260, jr.; Anathanee Crawford, 5-8, 160, so. Janesville Craig — Eric Hughes, 6-1, 180, sr.; Eric McLevige, 6-3, 180, jr.; Sam Hart, 5-11, 175, sr.; Jon Hernandez, 5-10, 235, sr.; Brady Schenk, 5-10, 245, jr. Janesville Parker — Garrett Sanwick, 5-11, 196, jr.; Matthew Hartwig, 6-2, 220, jr.; John Simons, 6-0, 242, jr.; Jesse Severson, 5-8, 221, jr.; Bryce Heerey, 6-3, 200, sr. Madison East — Mike Bird, 6-0, 205, sr.; Matt Kinas, 5-10, 230, jr.; Tanner Turek, 5-11, 245, jr.; Jalonzo Jackson, 5-11, 155, sr.; Trevor Johnson, 6-3, 280, sr.

Times-Tribune photos by Mary Langenfeld Madison La Follette — David Gray, 6-0, 170, sr.; Henry Thies, 5-11, 200, sr.; Eddie Ugalde-Gonzales, 5-4, 240, sr.; Kavonte Shorter, 5-10, 180, Middleton tight end Sam Engler (top) was named first-team all-conference, while defensive jr.; Dylan Wendricks, 6-2, 190, jr. back Josh Stormer (above) was named second-team all-league. Madison Memorial — Rick McGuire, 6-0, 245, sr.; Max Hoeser, 5-9, 180, sr.; Jaydon Bott, 5-9, 170, jr.; Nate Francisco, 5-9, 180, sr.; Devin Friedrich, 5-10, 175, sr. continued from page 13 Madison West — Dayne Armwald, 6-3, 200, sr.; Rylen Chan, 5-11, FOOTBALL 200, jr.; Deshawn Ford, 5-10, 160, sr.; Ezra Thompson, 6-0, 185, sr.; Khari Sanford, 5-11, 165, sr. “Everyone knows he was said of Craker. “He was a cap- said of Engler. “Watching op- Middleton — Taylor Simmons, 5-11, 230, jr.; Luke McChrystal, 6-0, how we got it done,” Pertzborn tain and an outstanding young ponents change their align- 263, sr.; Jadin Brown, 6-4, 325, sr.; Brian Frusciante, 5-11, 170, sr.; Quinn said of Buckner. “No smoke man.” ments to try and neutralize him Calvin, 6-1,185, jr. and mirrors.” Engler had a team-high 14 has only made me believe this The 6-foot-5, 315-pound receptions for 193 yards and even more. Sun Prairie — Zach Hackett, 5-11, 240, jr.; Jovanni Campos, 5-10, 170, Craker suffered a torn ACL as one touchdown. Engler was “He came on late as a pass sr.; Dominick Backes, 6-0, 185, sr.; Peyton Jenkins, 6-1, 185, jr.; Brendan a junior. He returned this sea- also one of the top blocking catcher as most teams spied Shannon, 6-2, 215, sr. son, moved from left tackle to tight ends in the state. him with a free safety or a line- Verona — Henry Tang, 5-11, 230, sr.; Cale Rufenacht, 5-8, 155, sr.; center, and had a sensational “He’s probably the most backer. His work ethic is why senior season. dominant blocker we have had he is a captain. He also did a Xavier Howard, 5-7, 170, sr.; Max Meyers, 6-0, 200, sr.; Noah Jannusch, “He was our most dominant in my time and we have had 6-3, 220, sr. offensive lineman,” Pertzborn some good ones,” Pertzborn See FOOTBALL page 18 PAGE 18 TIMES-TRIBUNE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2019

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 7:15 p.m. City of Middleton Plan Commission Council Chambers, 7426 Hubbard Avenue, Middleton, WI REQUEST TO REZONE GREENWAY CENTER LOTS 3 & 4 ON PLEASANT VIEW RD.

Jeff Straubel – Greenway Properties, Inc. is requesting approval of a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone the following Times-Tribune photo by property to a Planned Development District-General Mary Langenfeld Implementation Plan (PDD-GIP) that is different from a previous- ly approved Planned Development District-General Middleton junior Implementation Plan to allow the construction of a 210-unit, 14- defensive back story residential building. The site is currently vacant. Calvin Quinn was Description of property to be rezoned: named honorable- GREENWAY CENTER WEST LOT 4 SUBJ TO PEDESTRIAN mention all-con- ESMT ference. TAX PARCEL NO: 255-0708-103-6304-7

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PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE • PUBLIC NOTICE FOOTBALL Board Agenda for October 28, 2019 - ii. Approval of Treasurer’s Report Meeting Minutes There was no Treasurer’s Report to approve. b. Employee Services - Certified Staff continued MIDDLETON-CROSS PLAINS AREA i. Approval of Resignations During the hearing, all interested persons will have an opportu- from page 17 SCHOOL DISTRICT The board approved under consent agenda the nity to speak or register their opinion. The Plan Commission may District Services Center following resignation: take action following the hearing. 7106 South Avenue, Middleton, Gillian Giglierano, Elementary Instrumental Music (Strings) Teacher for the district More information about this application is available at good job as a vocal leader.” Wisconsin ii. Approval of Leaves of Absence Middleton City Hall during regular business hours, 7:45 am to Johnson received first-team 6:00-6:45 p.m. - Board Listening Session There were no leaves of absence to approve. 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, (608) 821-8370. all-league honors as a defen- with Elm Lawn, Northside and Park iii. Approval of Staff Appointments sive lineman and second-team The board approved under consent agenda the Abby Attoun 1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BOE MEET- following staff appointment: honors as an offensive lineman. City Planning & Community Development Director ING AT 7:00 P.M. Michael Keleny, to a 1.0 FTE regular contract [email protected] Johnson, an Air Force recruit, The regular board meeting of the Middleton- Assistant Pool Manager for the district Publish: 11/21/19, 11/28/19 WNAXLP had four sacks, seven tackles Cross Plains Area School District Board of iv. Approval of Retirements for loss and two fumble recov- Education was called to order 7:00 p.m. by There were retirements to approve. eries on defense this season. President Bob Green. c. District Consent Items Present: President Bob Green, Vice President i. Approval of School Safety Drills ADVERTISEMENT TO BID “He is a tremendous athlete Annette Ashley, Clerk Todd Smith, Board The board approved under consent agenda the LAKEVIEW PARK SHELTER who played both ways for us,” Treasurer Bob Hesselbein, and Board Members: attached school safety drills. (Exhibit B) Pertzborn said. “The front three Sean Hyland, Minza Karim, Paul Kinne, and Katy 7. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION/DISCUSSION CITY PROJECT NO. 20-114 in our defense definitely forced Morgan a. School Improvement Team Reports - Elm ARO EBERLE PROJECT NO. MID-19-01 teams to attack the edges and Not Present: Board Member Anne Bauer Lawn, Northside and Park CITY OF MIDDLETON, WI Others Present: Superintendent Dana Billy is a big part of that. He’s a This item was deferred to a later meeting. Monogue, Deputy Superintendent Sherri Cyra, b. Review of 2020-2021 Calendar The City of Middleton will receive sealed individual bid pack- leader and captain … and freed Assistant Superintendent Lori Ames, and Director Sherri Cyra reviewed the proposed calendar for ages for construction of Lakeview Park Shelter improvements up our ‘backers to make plays.” of Communications Perry Hibner next year. This is a roll over from this year’s cal- until 12 PM, Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at which time they will be 2. RECOGNITION - WASB HONOR ROLL Wuebben finished the year endar with a few changes that were highlighted. publicly opened and read aloud. with four sacks, six tackles for AWARD WINNERS Sherri stated that administration will be forming a Perry Hibner announced the five business that loss, 30 tackles and an inter- committee in spring to review calendar planning The work includes the renovation of the Lakeview Park Shelter were honored by the district through the WASB and schedules for upcoming years. at 6300 Mendota Avenue. Project elements include but not limit- ception. Wuebben also aver- Honor Roll - Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute, 8. ITEMS FOR ACTION ed to concrete footings and foundations; concrete masonry units; aged 43.4 yards per punt and Paragon Development Systems, Sauk Plains a. Adopt the 2019-2020 Budget and Certify the steel; wood siding, soffits, and ceiling; sheet metal trim; standing banged eight of his 28 punts Plumbing, Integrated Technology Solutions, and Tax Levy seam metal roofing; insulation, vapor retarder, hollow metal doors the Ice Age Trail Alliance. inside the 20-yard line. Lori Ames provided a brief overview of the and frames; gypsum board ceilings; epoxy floor coating; toilet 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES “Jake was an absolute beast budget and tax levy information in the packet. partitions; signage; plumbing fixtures; furnace; exhaust fan; earth- MOVED by Hyland SECONDED by Karim to for us on the edge,” Pertzborn MOVED by Smith SECONDED by Hesselbein to work; erosion control; concrete paving; and site restoration. approve the Board Learning Session Minutes of adopt the 2019-20 budget as proposed and certi- said. “He forced many teams to October 7, the Regular Minutes of October 14, fy the tax levy in the amount of $72,941,637. Bids are to be addressed to the City of Middleton and shall be run away from him and again and the Closed Minutes of October 22. Motion Motion carried unanimously, 8-0. (Exhibit C) marked “Sealed Bid – Project 20-114 – Lakeview Park Shelter.” allowed the team to have a lot carried unanimously, 8-0. b. Resolution Authorizing a Taxable Tax and 4. COMMUNICATIONS of success bringing pressure Revenue Anticipation Promissory Note for Cash Digital Bidding Documents are available on Thursday, a. Citizen Comments from his side. He is very strong Flow Purposes in an Amount Not to Exceed December 5, 2019 through the Quest Construction Data Network Several parents and students shared informa- and athletic. He was a leader $4,275,000 (www.questcdn.com). You may download the digital Bid tion about bullying incidents at Kromrey Middle The cash flow borrowing process was reviewed Documents for Quest project # 6592520 at a cost of $15. Please and captain, and possessed a School. Three parents spoke about their concern with the board. Lori Ames stated that the State contact Quest at (952) 233-1632 or [email protected] for assis- relentless work ethic.” over the events at MHS on October 16. Bank of Cross Plains was awarded the bid. tance in free membership registration, downloading, and working b. Correspondence/Board Communication Pavelski finished the year MOVED by Hesselbein SECONDED by Karim to with the digital project information. with five sacks and a team-high Todd Smith thanked the German department approve the resolution authorizing temporary bor- for their coordination of the German Exchange. 11 tackles for loss. Pavelski rowing in an amount not to exceed $4,275,000 There will be no pre-bid conference for this project. Any ques- Todd also attended the band event at MHS. pursuant to Section 67.12(8)(a), 1, Wis Stats. tions should be directed to the project architect, Doug Pahl, Aro also forced three fumbles and c. Legislative Motion carried unanimously, 8-0. Eberle Architects, Inc., 608-204-7464 or Construction Manager, had two fumble recoveries. Nothing to report. c. Approval of Emergency Crisis Plan Jason Jackson, Harmony Construction Management, Inc., 608- “His work ethic has earned 5. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT MOVED by Morgan SECONDED by Karim to 224-3310. him everything,” Pertzborn a. Upcoming Events and Updates approve the 2019-20 Emergency Crisis Plan for Dana Monogue stated that Middleton hosted said of Pavelski. “A guy his the district. Motion carried unanimously, 8-0. Bidding Documents may be reviewed at the at the City of the MSAN conference last week. Everything went size shouldn’t have the success d. Approval of Compensation Plan Review Middleton, 7426 Hubbard Avenue, Middleton, Wisconsin 53562 really well and Dana was proud of our students The proposed compensation plan was he had from this position. He’s and staff for their work on the conference. High reviewed with the board. MOVED by Morgan No Bid will be received unless accompanied by a cashier’s, a tireless worker who has no school students will present their MSAN action SECONDED by Ashley to approve the compensa- certified or bank check or a Bid Bond equal to at least 5% of the fear. He plays fast and aggres- plan to the board in November. The high school tion plan as proposed. Motion carried unanimous- maximum Bid, payable to the OWNER as a guarantee that after marching band took 4th place in a competition sive.” ly, 8-0. (Exhibit D) a Bid is accepted, Bidder will execute and file the Agreement and over the weekend. Dana shared information on Mayhew was a two-year e. Approval of 2020-2021 Calendar 100% Performance and Payment Bonds within fifteen days after the Boundary Community forums that took place starter who was a big reason MOVED by Kinne SECONDED by Hyland to the Notice of Award. last week. Approximately 200 people showed up approve the 2020-2021 calendar. Motion carried Middleton’s offensive line was to provide feedback. unanimously, 8-0. (Exhibit E) The City of Middleton reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, arguably the best in the Big 6. CONSENT AGENDA 9. NEXT MEETING DATES AND ADJOURN- to waive any technicality, and to accept any Bid which it deems MOVED by Smith SECONDED by Hesselbein Eight — and one of the better MENT advantageous. All Bids shall remain subject to acceptance for 60 to approve the following items on the consent groups in school history. MOVED by Karim SECONDED by Smith to days after the time set for opening Bids. “He has been our most con- agenda: 6.a.1. Approval of Bills Payable, 6.b.1. adjourn the regular meeting at 8:42 p.m. Motion Approval of Resignations, 6.b.3. Approval of Staff sistent lineman,” Pertzborn carried unanimously, 8-0. Dated November 15, 2019. Appointments and 6.c.1. Approval of School a. Future Meeting Dates said of Mayhew. “He has a Safety Drills. Motion carried unanimously, 8-0. b. Potential Board Agenda Items Published by the authority of the City of Middleton. phenomenal work ethic and a. Administrative/Business Services Cheryl Janssen, Board Secretary Lorie J. Burns, City Clerk i. Approval of Bills Payable The board approved under consent agenda the Publish: 11/28/19 WNAXLP Publish: 11/21/19, 11/28/19 WNAXLP See FOOTBALL page 19 check list totaling $1,562,894.14. (Exhibit A) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2019 TIMES-TRIBUNE PAGE 19

All-Big Eight Conference Football First Team Defense Pos. Name Ht. Wt. Yr. School DL Roary Jones 6-4 245 Sr. Madison Memorial DL Billy Johnson 6-4 280 Sr. Middleton DL Erick Lumpkin 5-10 250 Sr. Madison La Follette DL Sammy Smith 6-1 210 Jr. Madison West DL Jake Wuebben 6-2 230 Sr. Middleton DL Isaac Hamm 6-4 220 So. Sun Prairie ILB Kyle Murphy 5-11 195 Sr. Madison Memorial ILB Parker Glissendorf 5-10 180 Sr. Janesville Craig ILB Matt McLain 5-10 170 Jr. Madison West OLB Kaden Reetz 5-11 165 Sr. Madison Memorial OLB Ben Cramer 6-1 175 Sr. Verona OLB Jake Pavelski 5-10 180 Sr. Middleton DB Dominick Landphier 6-1 180 Sr. Sun Prairie DB Charlie Kunkel 6-2 170 Sr. Madison La Follette DB Haakon Anderson 6-2 200 Sr. Verona DB Kole Kerkhoff 6-1 160 Sr. Madison Memorial DB Jamel Stone 5-10 170 Sr. Sun Prairie P Jake Wuebben 6-2 230 Sr. Middleton Coach of the Year — Michael Harris, Madison Memorial Assistant Coach of the Year — Chris Ceniti, Madison Memorial. Second Team Defense Pos. Name Ht. Wt. Yr. School DL Hans Bryan 5-9 185, Jr. Madison West DL Terrance Briggs 6-1 225 Sr. Sun Prairie DL James Rae 6-3 210 Jr. Verona DL Tyler Laham 6-3 210 Jr. Verona DL Demetrius Walker 6-3 220 Jr. Madison La Follette DL Cole Hendrickson 6-0 170 So. Madison Memorial ILB Malik Robinson 5-11 180 Sr. Madison La Follette ILB Nolan Dunn 6-0 175 Jr. Middleton ILB Mekhi Gullens 6-0 170 Jr. Sun Prairie OLB Addison Ostrenga 6-4 200 So. Sun Prairie OLB Alijah Scott 6-1 175 Sr. Madison La Follette OLB Jevan Boyton 6-6 189 Jr. Madison East DB Josh Stormer 5-9 155 Jr. Middleton DB Matt Gibson 5-8 160 Sr. Beloit Memorial DB Zach Mercier 6-1 175 Sr. Madison West DB Kaden Vernon 5-11 156 Jr. Janesville Parker DB Tyler Owen 5-11 175 Sr. Madison East Times-Tribune photo by Mary Langenfeld P Kyle Krantz 5-10 160 So. Verona Middleton senior Billy Johnson was named first-team all-conference as a defensive lineman and second-team all-league as an offensive lineman.

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