November 2019

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Van Buren. boys spikers earn honors

Middleton’s boys volleyball team enjoyed another memorable season.
And the Cardinals were rewarded for their successes as seven Middleton players received all-Big Eight Conference honors.

Senior outside hitter Parker Van Buren was named first-team all-Big Eight and was voted the league’s Player of the Year. Junior middle hitter Ruben Emmerich and junior setter Nick Stott joined Van Buren on the all-conference first-team.

Senior libero Matthew Stormer was named second-team all-conference, while senior outside hitter Scott Buros, senior middle hitter Sam Mefford and junior defensive specialist Jackson Pertzborn were named honorable-mention all-conference.

Van Buren put together one of the finest years in school history and earned first-team all-state honors along the way.

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Noise Complaints Continue, Residents Say Airport Officials Aren’t Addressing Concerns

MIDDLETON–Residents affected by airplane noise continue to see Middleton Municipal Airport officials as unresponsive to their noise complaints, according to comments made last week at a Middleton Airport Commission meeting.

Cynthia Richson, a commission member and board chair of the Town of Middleton, said plane noise recently woke her three times between 2-3:30 a.m. 

“They may be (Med Flights) saving lives but there’s a lot of sleep deprivation caused by planes flying west of the airport,” she said.

The airport has a noise abatement program which directs pilots to avoid developed areas, but planes on instrument approach can fly as low as 400 feet above the ground.

“I’m in the noise abatement area and it isn’t working,” said a Meadowrue Circle resident.

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MHS' boys soccer players reel in honors

Middleton’s boys soccer team had a solid year, going 13-6-3 overall, finishing in third place in the ultra-competitive Big Eight Conference and reaching the sectional semifinals.

So it was no surprise to see the Cardinals well-represented on the all-Big Eight Conference team.

Senior forward Isaac Gueu and junior midfielder Ben Tutewohl were both named first-team all-league. Senior defender Cian Carlson was named second-team all-conference, while senior defenders Blake Kalscheur and Peter Tuttle, senior midfielder Max Rateau and junior midfielder Ian Staresinic were all named honorable-mention all-conference.

Gueu finished the year third on the team in goals (10), second in assists (eight) and third in total points (28).

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Republican Legislators Halt Gun Law Discussion

MADISON–A September Marquette Law School Poll on gun laws in Wisconsin showed that just over 80 percent of citizens contacted want gun safety laws put in place (see graphic). In October, Gov. Tony Evers issued an executive order for a special session to be held on Nov. 7 addressing two gun related bills presented by Melissa Sargent (D-Madison). 

The first bill was to enact a “red-flag” law. These laws, allow law enforcement officers or family members to petition a judge to temporarily revoke someone’s right to buy, own or carry weapons if they are a threat to themselves or others.

The second bill would have ensured universal background checks when purchasing a firearm. The background checks would include private sales at gun shows as well as Internet sales. There was an exclusion for firearms sold among family members.

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Five girls spikers named all-Big 8

Middleton’s girls volleyball team went through a rebuilding season this fall.

But that didn’t stop several Cardinals from having terrific years and earning all-Big Eight Conference honors.

Freshman outside hitter Jordan LaScala was named first-team all-league, while senior middle blocker Erica Collin was named second-team all-conference. Senior outside hitter Evie Coleman, junior libero Jada Cerniglia and freshman setter Evin Jordee were all named honorable mention all-conference.

LaScala played in all 120 sets and led the Cardinals in kills (361) and receptions (398). LaScala was second with a .331 hitting percentage, second in digs (217) and third in aces (43).

“Jordan is fun to coach,” Middleton coach Franco Marcos said. “She is very focused at practice and in the match. The future looks very bright with Jordan’s talent, work ethic, volleyball IQ and respect to the game, teammates, coaches, officials, opponents and fans.”

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Boundary Committee Narrows Elementary to Two Options

MIDDLETON–The Internal Attendance Boundary Committee voted to advance two of the remaining three elementary options, with modifications, to the Board of Education at their meeting on Nov. 6 at Kromrey Middle School.

Modifications to Option D3.1, now called D3.1.3, and Option D3.7, now called D3.7.2, were approved by the majority of the committee. The committee decided the third option, A1, which was also shared at the two community forums, would not be advanced.

The Middleton Cross Plains Area School District (MCPASD) Board of Education is expected to discuss the committee's suggestions at its first meeting in December. The board plans to vote at its second meeting in December or in January about the new elementary boundaries, which will go into effect for the 2020-21 school year.

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Middleton AD Bob Joers fighting pancreatic cancer

The meeting was almost over, and the approximately 100 coaches in attendance were set to scurry to their next event.

Middleton athletic director Bob Joers — who runs the “all coaches” meetings three times every year — had covered all the nuts and bolts on Oct. 30. Then, when all the business involving sports had ended, Joers delivered a bombshell.

Joers informed his coaches that he has pancreatic cancer. Joers will begin an aggressive form of chemotherapy on Nov. 20.

“I’ve been at a loss for words this past week,” said Lauren Cabalka, Middleton’s girls swimming and diving coach. “It’s just heartbreaking how unfair life can be.” 

Tim Simon, an MHS football and basketball assistant coach and one of Joers’ closest friends, agreed with Cabalka.

“It was just a blow,” Simon said “He’s such a tremendous athletic director, but an even better person. I’m praying for him, everyone is praying for him.”

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