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February 2013

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Feb
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Former Church Music Director Charged with Sexual Assault of a Child

Submitted by MTT News Desk on Thu, 02/28/2013 - 13:47

James A. “Alex” Gillespie, age 48 of Middleton, made his  Initial Appearance in Dane County Court today on charges of Sexual Assault of a Child.  Middleton Police said the victim is a 14-year old boy who had been missing from his Beloit home since October of 2012. He had been living with Mount Horeb Police officer Dennis Jenks, on Raymond Road in Madison until contacted by Middleton detectives on February 13, 2013.

Middleton Detectives notified Madison Police of the relationship between the victim and Jenks and then developed probable cause to charge Gillespie. Gillespie is alleged to have assaulted the victim in his Century Avenue residence.

The investigation of Gillespie began in December of 2012 and continues. Gillespie is a former music director at St. Luke’s Church in Middleton. Anyone who has information concerning Gillespie is asked to contact the Middleton Police Department.

Wed
27
Feb

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Police Release Addition Suspect Photos

Submitted by MTT News Desk on Wed, 02/27/2013 - 09:27

The man in this surveillance picture is a suspect in several vehicle theft and forgery cases in the City of Middleton, according to Sgt. Troy Hellenbrand.

Anyone with information about his is asked to contact the Middleton Police Department at 608-824-7300 or leave a message on the department tipster line at 608-824-7304. 
 

Tue
26
Feb
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As Usual, City Goes Left, Town Goes Right in Election

Submitted by MTT News Desk on Tue, 02/26/2013 - 21:54

State Supreme Court Justice Pat Roggensack and Marquette University law professor Ed Fallone earned the number one and two spots in a three-way primary last week, setting them up to face off in the April 2 general election. 

Eliminated from the contest was consumer attorney Vince Megna, who finished a distant third.

While statewide Roggensack earned more than twice as many votes as Fallone, local results once again illustrated that the City of Middleton leans far more heavily to the left than the neighboring Town of Middleton.

In the city, Fallone, who is viewed as the more liberal candidate, received 1,001 votes. Roggensack, who has the backing of many Republicans, got 478. In the town, Roggensack defeated Fallone 259 to 230.

 

 

 

Tue
26
Feb
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Dog Park Cleanup Date Set

Submitted by MTT News Desk on Tue, 02/26/2013 - 18:16

The annual Dane County dog parks cleanup event is approximately one month away. Volunteers are asked to mark their calendars for March 30 and join others anytime from 8 a.m. until noon. Four legged friends are welcome.

This annual event always takes place on the last Saturday of March.

Dane County Parks, City of Madison Park, City of Sun Prairie Parks and City of Middleton Parks are all participating at their respective Dog Exercise Areas.

Volunteers will assist with picking up litter and scooping up dog waste that has been hidden under the snow.

Each Dog Exercise Area will have a volunteer leader and will be provided bags and gloves for our volunteers. Individuals and groups are all welcome to join.

 
Tue
26
Feb
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Middleton City Council and Local 427 Police Union Agree to 3-Year Contract

Submitted by MTT News Desk on Tue, 02/26/2013 - 15:42

The Middleton Common Council last week unanimously approved a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Wisconsin Professional Police Association (WPPA) Local 427. The deal covers 2013 through 2015.


The agreement between the city and WPPA calls for increases in pay of 1 percent in 2013, 2 percent in 2014 and 3 percent in 2015. The new contract maintains continuous longevity pay increases, and in 2015 police officers will make between $55,247.98 and $66,273.48 annually in salary. (Officers will make anywhere from the mid-$60,000s to the low $90,000s in total annual compensation.)

While Act 10 stripped most public employee unions of many of their bargaining powers, the legislation did not do the same for police unions.

Tue
26
Feb
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School Board Ratifies New MEA Contract

Submitted by MTT News Desk on Tue, 02/26/2013 - 15:36

The Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District Board of Education on Monday night approved a new contract for fulltime teachers. The deal, which was hammered out amidst the fallout from Act 10 and a cloud of lingering uncertainty about the state of collective bargaining for public employees, covers the 2013-2014 year.

The Middleton Education Association (MEA) teachers’ union ratified the contract on Valentine’s Day. Following the school board’s vote, MEA president Chris Bauman said she was “proud” the two sides came to an agreement.

Under the new deal, salary increases will be determined at the school board’s discretion, after the district receives pertinent information about state aid levels.

Teachers who take part in a Health Risk Assessment will maintain their current 12 percent contribution toward their annual health insurance premiums. Those not completing the assessment will contribute 15 percent.

Tue
26
Feb
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Climb of the Cards continues

Submitted by MTT News Desk on Tue, 02/26/2013 - 13:46

SUN PRAIRIE — For months now, people have been talking about the potential greatness of next year's Middleton boys basketball team.

The Cardinals appreciated the compliment, except for one thing.

“That’s all great,” junior forward Max Oelerich said. “But we know that nothing’s guaranteed. So we’re talking about now.”

And playing for today, as well.

Last Saturday, Middleton showed that its present might be as promising as its future. Fourth-seeded Middleton went into top-seeded Sun Prairie and played arguably its best game of the year in a WIAA Division 1 regional final.

Middleton’s gritty-gutty point guard Luke Schafer had 21 points, junior guard Derek Rongstad added 15, and the visitors held off a late Sun Prairie surge to notch a thrilling 75-64 win.

“You never know what will happen between now and next year,” Rongstad said. “Nothing is ever guaranteed.

Tue
26
Feb
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Cain exits in style

Submitted by MTT News Desk on Tue, 02/26/2013 - 13:43

It was Saturday morning, and Jake Cain’s dream of becoming a state champion had ended.

Middleton’s standout wrestler had dropped a heartbreaker to Bay Port’s Alex Blaney in the WIAA Division 1 state semifinals just 15 hours earlier.

But the 138-pound Cain did what he always does. He put on his hard hat, went back to work and wrestled his tail off.

Cain returned to the UW Kohl Center Saturday, won a pair of matches, and notched third place. That was the highest finish at state by a Middleton wrestler since Ben Brummel won a state title in 2009.

“I mean, sure, I was really bummed about not being able to achieve my goal,” Cain said of missing out on a state title. “But when Saturday rolled around, I tried not to think about it as much. I knew I could still get third and I wanted to finish the season on a high note.”

Tue
26
Feb
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Middleton gymnasts head back to state

Submitted by MTT News Desk on Tue, 02/26/2013 - 13:40

 

WAUNAKEE — Bianca Bakkar woke at the crack of dawn last Saturday.

Middleton’s standout senior gymnast tried going back to sleep. But Bakkar couldn’t stop thinking about the looming Waunakee Sectional, and how it could be the final meet of her stellar career.

“I tried to sleep, but I just couldn’t,” Bakkar said. “I was really nervous.”
All the uneasiness was for naught.

Bakkar had her best performance in more than three years, junior Aryn Skibba continued her brilliant season and Middleton rolled to the sectional title.

The Cardinals posted a team score of 140.475 to easily outdistance Verona/Madison Edgewood (138.525) for the sectional championship.

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