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February 2022

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Gale W. Meyer

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/21/2022 - 17:32

MADISON–Gale W. Meyer, 79, of Madison, died January 30, 2022 at UW Health in Madison. He was born on September 13, 1942 to Otto and Susan (Hillyer) Meyer in Sparta. He graduated from Sparta High School in 1960.

Gale continued his education at the University of Wisconsin Madison receiving his bachelor’s degree in secondary education in 1965, and his Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology in 1970. He was a Peace Corps volunteer in Kandahar, Afghanistan from 1966-1968. He was a social studies teacher in Stoughton and Highland. He then was a school counselor in Middleton Schools from 1969 until 2019, a career he loved.

Gale is survived by nieces, nephews and cousins along with a special friend, Barbara Melchert. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Susan Meyer; brother, Elmer (Ellen) Meyer; and sisters, Esther (Joe) O’Neil and Lillie (Roy) Pfaff.

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William “Bill” P. Walsh, Jr.

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/21/2022 - 17:30

William “Bill” P. Walsh, Jr.

EAGLE POINT, OR–William “Bill” P. Walsh, Jr., 74, died peacefully at home in Eagle Point, OR of pancreatic cancer on Jan. 2, 2022. Because of limitations on safe travel and gathering due to COVID-19, only his sister Mary Jane, brother-in-law Ellis Berns, and Shirley Weathers, his wife and life partner of over 35 years, were with him when he passed, but he was held close long-distance in the hearts of the many family members and friends who knew of his condition.

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Alvin Millard Lokken

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/21/2022 - 17:29

MIDDLETON/MADISON–Alvin Millard Lokken, 91, passed away at Ingleside Manor in Mount Horeb on Jan. 12, 2021. He was born on a dairy farm in the Township of Middleton on April 29, 1929, to Albert D. and Anna M. (Boley) Lokken. He attended Twin Valley Grade School in the Town of Middleton, which still stands where it was built. Al and many of his friends had to walk to the top of Twin Valley Road both ways every day to attend school. Al was confirmed at West Middleton Lutheran Church and was a 1947 graduate of Middleton High School.

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Donald Wayne “Don” Kerl

Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/21/2022 - 17:28

MAZOMANIE–Donald Wayne “Don” Kerl, 92, of Mazomanie, passed away on Jan. 11, 2022. He was born on Jan. 5, 1930, in the Town of Berry, the son of Felix and Viola (Helke) Kerl.

Donald was raised on the family farm in the Town of Berry. He helped on the family farm up until the time he met the love of his life, Patricia Parks, who he met through his cousin who lived in Madison.

Donald and Patricia married on Jan. 10, 1954, and together raised two daughters. Along with farming, he hauled milk and was employed as a mechanic at Middleton Ford where he worked for 32 years.

Donald is survived by his two daughters, Debbie Kerl and Sandra Malm; grandchildren, Fawn (Malm) Sands and Cheyenne Mae Kerl-Ambler. He was preceded in death by his parents; and beloved wife, Patricia in 2013.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. 

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County Mask Mandate to End March 1

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/17/2022 - 14:41

DANE COUNTY–Public Health of Madison and Dane County (PHMDC) announced on Monday that face coverings will no longer be required in Dane County beginning March 1 at midnight. The decision comes after a surge in COVID-19 cases plummeted in recent days, reaching a seven-day peak of 1,491 new confirmed cases on Jan. 12.

On Feb. 14 cases we down to 340, less than 25 percent of the peak. In addition, the seven-day average of hospitalizations has fallen 44 percent in the same time frame. Currently 110 people in Dane County are hospitalized due to the Omicron variant of the virus.

In addition, the high number of cases did not translate to as high a spike in hospitalizations as they did prior to vaccinations being readily available. PHMDC continues to encourage vaccination to prevent serious illness.

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Squad Car Involved in Tuesday Morning Crash

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/17/2022 - 14:39

MIDDLETON-On Feb. 15 at 11:51 AM a Middleton officer was involved in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Century Avenue and High Road. Two police department employees along with the driver, 26-yer-old Sergio Vazquez Ramirez and sole occupant of the other vehicle were transported to the hospital for evaluation. The Dane County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash. 

An investigation by the Dane County Sheriff’s Office alleges Ramirez was intoxicated at the time of the crash and he is tentatively being charged with Operating While Intoxicated-Causing Injury and was cited for Operating Left of Center and Operating After Revocation.

In addition to the Dane County Sheriff's Office, Madison Fire Department, Middleton EMS, and Middleton Public Works assisted at the scene.

 

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Middleton looking for A.D. and assistant A.D.

Submitted by MTT News on Thu, 02/17/2022 - 11:04

The Jamie Sims-Ben White team didn't last for long.

Sims was named Middleton High School’s athletic director in June, 2020. At that same time, White was named the Cardinals’ assistant athletic director and student activities coordinator.

In recent days, both men have taken new jobs.

Sims was officially named the new principal at Sun Prairie West High School Monday night. He will stay on as Middleton’s A.D. until June 30.

“We are excited to have Principal Sims join the Sun Prairie Area School District,” Sun Prairie Superintendent Brad Saron. “I am confident in his ability to lead as principal of our new high school and know he will create a positive school climate for Sun Prairie West students.”

White, meanwhile, left the district last week to work for the American Cancer Society.

While most school districts have just one athletic director, Middleton plans to continue with two.

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MHS swimmers headed to state

Submitted by MTT News on Thu, 02/17/2022 - 11:00

With a stacked field, state of the art facility and a packed crowd on hand, Saturday’s WIAA Division 1 Verona boys’ swimming and diving sectional had the look and feel of a state meet. Middleton’s swim team took in the atmosphere and produced a state-worthy performance en route to a second-place finish at the new Verona Area Aquatic Center.First-place finishes from the 200- and 400-yard freestyle relay teams and two individual wins apiece from Nick Chirafisi and Jack Madoch propelled the Cardinals.

“We went really fast today and hopefully we get faster next week,” Middleton coach R.J. Leiferman said. “That’s always the goal.”

“We had a really, really good meet,” added Chirafisi. “It was great for us.”

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Cards still in hunt for Big 8 title

Submitted by MTT News on Thu, 02/17/2022 - 10:47

There is little to no margin for error.

Not if Middleton’s boys basketball team hope to call themselves Big Eight Conference champions.

And the Cardinals made sure there were no slip-ups inside the league last week.

Middleton toppled host Craig, 69-61, on Feb. 8. The Cardinals then went to Verona and rallied past the Wildcats, 67-61, on Feb. 10.

Middleton also dropped a 65-55 decision at Brookfield Central last Saturday. But that game was part of the Big Eight/Greater Metro Conference Challenge and didn't hurt the Cardinals in the race for a Big Eight title.

Madison La Follette (14-4 overall, 13-2 in the Big Eight) leads Middleton (14-7, 12-3) by one game in the chase for the conference title. Sun Prairie (14-6, 10-5) is in third place and Madison East (11-8, 9-6) is in fourth.

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