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Carolyn Monthey

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/07/2022 - 11:51

Carolyn Monthey, 76, of Middleton, passed away on Oct. 23rd, 2022.

Carolyn was born to parents Sidney and Mildred (Hundt) Seidner, on July 18, 1946, in Portage. She graduated from Portage High School and attended Madison Business College. She then worked for Wheeler, VanSickle, Day and Goodman law firm in Madison as an executive secretary and St Benedict’s Center in Middleton. She was highly regarded for her work ethic, sharp mind, impressive shorthand, typing speed and all-around ability to keep track of everyone and everything while simultaneously juggling at least 4-5 other tasks! She later went on to co-own several businesses and franchises together with her husband.

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School Board Adopts Budget

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/07/2022 - 11:50

MIDDLETON–The Board of Education for the Middleton Cross Plains Area School District last week adopted a 2022-23 budget that shaves 1.19 percent off the property tax mill rate while spending $1.411 million more than it takes in.

The rate at which the school district will tax property fell from $9.95 per $1,000 of assessed evaluation in 2021-22, to $8.89 in 2022-23, a 10.69 percent cut, according to the school district.

The mill rate decreased due partly to increase in the value of taxable property across the eight municipalities, which are entirely or partially in the district. District-wide the assessed value of property rose 14.67 percent to $9.174 billion, higher than the state average of 13.8 percent, and a record increase for the past several years. 

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Village to Hire Part-Time Officer

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/07/2022 - 11:49

CROSS PLAINS–The Village of Cross Plains should have 24/7 police coverage but that currently isn’t financially feasible, Police Chief Tony Ruesga Jr. told the village board Monday.

The village has four officers, a lieutenant detective, an administrative assistant and the chief, and provides 16 hours of coverage a day. After hours calls for service are routed to the Dane County Sheriff’s Office which has a precinct station in the Town of Middleton.

The police department even strains to meet its 16 hours of coverage as the chief said that he has recently worked two consecutive 16-hour days to fill open shifts.

“An hour and quarter after getting off work, there’s a call about someone having a psychotic episode. The sheriff’s deputies couldn’t respond in time, but the ambulance did. We should have been there, too,” Ruesga said.

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DNR Seeking Public Comment for Environmental Review of Cross Plains Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/07/2022 - 11:48

DNR Seeking Public Comment for Environmental Review of Cross Plains Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

MADISON–The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Cross Plains is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. This project includes the replacement of watermains and sanitary sewers along a portion of West Brewery Road in the village of Cross Plains.

Activities related to this project are minor actions under Chapter NR 150, Wis. Admin. Code, for which no environmental analysis is required; however, following the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program federal requirement 40 C.F.R. §35.3580, an environmental review must be conducted before funding this project.

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Plan Commission Sets Public Hearing For Major Residential Development at Acker Farm, Reviews Two Concept Proposals in Greenway Station

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/07/2022 - 11:46

MIDDLETON–The City of Middleton Plan Commission reviewed two concept proposals for multifamily and mixed use developments in Greenway Station. The plan commission also set a public hearing for a proposed residential community development at Acker Farm with up to 893 dwelling units.

The plan commission set a public hearing on Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. for rezoning to planned development district (PDD) and general implementation plan (GIP) for a major residential development at Acker Farm.

High Road Development Company is proposing a residential community with up to 893 dwelling units featuring a variety of housing types, parkland, and limited commercial uses on 128 acres located between High Road and Pheasant Branch Road. The project requires annexation and rezoning from county agriculture zoning.

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Rita (Whitmore) Stofflet

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/07/2022 - 11:45

LAKE GENEVA–Rita D. (Whitmore) Stofflet, who was born into poverty in a Brooklyn, New York Irish tenement on Oct. 24, 1920, passed away at age 101 on Sept. 10, 2022, at Golden Years Assisted Living residential facility in Lake Geneva, with her daughter and son by her side.

Reflecting on life at age 100, Rita said: "You experience all kinds of tragedies and good things, and you get your money's worth. But I look at it, and I can't believe it was as wonderful as it was."

It didn't start out that way. Rita remembers having little food as a child, "eating fried potatoes and onions night after night" made by her single mother, Ethel. Later in life, always a member of the "Clean Plate Club", Rita would say: "I eat it all because I paid for it," and "I like anything I can get for nothing." (It's even funnier if you imagine her quotes said with her Brooklyn accent.)

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Jane Maher

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/07/2022 - 11:43

MIDDLETON–Elizabeth Jane Crawford Maher died peacefully on Oct. 18, 2022. She was born in Iowa City, IA, on June 19, 1935, to Phyllis Martin Crawford and Bartholow Vincent Crawford.Her sister Rachel Ann was born in 1938. Jane attended Lincoln and University Elementary Schools and graduated from University High School. She was active in writing, music, forensics and drama. The privilege of traveling in Europe soon after the end of WWII was generously extended by Stuart Cullen MD and his family.

Jane attended MacMurray College and graduated in 1957 with Highest Honors and Phi Beta Kappa honors from the University of Iowa with a major in history. Her high school sweetheart, Louis James Maher, Jr., graduated in geology with the same honors. 

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City Council Review Annual Youth Center Report

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/07/2022 - 11:42

MIDDLETON–The Middleton Common Council reviewed the annual report from the city-school district partnership program the Middleton Youth Center, which serves students in fifth to eighth grade. Youth center director Gabrielle Hinahara presented the report to the council giving insight to the latest programming changes at the center.

Hinahara said over the last year there’s been a return of several programs that were put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic including the mentoring program.

“We were able to partner up 22 of our students with adult youth center staff members who met with them weekly during their school day during study hall or lunch hours working on a lot of different social-emotional, mental health and academic skills,” Hinahara said. 

The youth center administered a survey at the end of the school year last year for students who participated in the mentoring program, Hinahara said.

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Color Guard, Marching Band Place First & Second at State

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/07/2022 - 11:41

WHITEWATER–On the weekend of Oct. 15-16, the Middleton High School Marching Band finished their 2022 season at the WSMA (Wisconsin School Music Association) State Championships achieving second place and state champion runner up as well as first place color guard. With over 30 bands competing at the event, which was held at UW-Whitewater, the marching band is proud to tie its personal best from last year and represent the Middleton area.

"The marching season was a lot of hard work, but it was also very rewarding, not only because of how we did at state, but also because of all the priceless memories we made." said Naomi Janquart, a junior clarinet player.

When asked about the achievement of the color guard, Anika Cermak, a senior color guard captain stated "When we're performing, we have no idea where we will place. All we can do is trust the work we put into the show." 

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Plans for Art Walk 2023 Underway

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/07/2022 - 11:36

MIDDLETON–The Middleton Arts Committee has set a date for 2023 Art Walk Middleton and has put out a call for artist to promote on their marketing pieces.

The committee has chosen May 23, 2023, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.as the festival date. Due to the success of the event last year have extended Art Walk to end at 5 p.m. rather than 4 p.m. The event will be held on Terrace Avenue in front of Capital Brewery again next year.

“We received a lot of positive feedback from artists, guests and community members, and are very excited to build on the momentum of the 2022 Art Walk,” said Middleton Arts Committee Chair Michelle Phillips.

The committee has put out a call for fine artists for the 2023 Art Walk promotional materials.

The artist that is chosen will receive publicity through their art being featured on all promotional materials for the festival. The winner will also receive one free booth space at Art Walk.

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