December 2022

CROSS PLAINS–Darlene A. “DoDo” Capel, 87, of Cross Plains, passed away on Nov. 29, 2022, following a brief battle with cancer. She was born on June 25, 1935, in Madison, the daughter of Isadore and Adeline (Bohle) Buechner.

Darlene graduated from Middleton High School, with the class of 1953. In 1970 she joined her dad, Isie, her brother, Ray, and eventually her sister, Holly, working in the family business, Hi-Way Service Garage, for many years until her retirement. She enjoyed playing cards with her many friends in their card club of over 50 years. Darlene was an avid bowler, joining her mother’s team at a young age and enjoyed years of bowling with her friends, daughters and granddaughter. She was a Wisconsin sports fan, but she was most passionate about the Packers. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 245 and a lifetime member of St. Martin's Lutheran Church.

MIDDLETON–Middleton Common Council Alder Kathy Olson is the first candidate to throw her hat into the mayoral race after current mayor Gurdip Brar announced he would not seek reelection.

Olson who represents District 1, which includes the downtown, Greenway, and portions of Foxridge, was elected to the City Council in 2015. She will not seek reelection for the council seat.

Olson said she is running for mayor because she wants to see Middleton continue to grow and serve its community members.

“My husband, Steve, and I have often remarked how fortunate we were when we chose Middleton as the place to raise our family. Just as my family has enjoyed the benefits of living in Middleton, I am running for mayor to help keep Middleton a desirable community that allows everyone to thrive,” she said.

She said she wants to continue to build on the work that the city has already embarked upon, including public safety, infrastructure and environmental concerns.

MCPASD to Host Two Vaccination Clinics for Students, Community

MIDDLETON–As we approach the holiday season, the school district wants to ensure our community is healthy and safe! That's why the Middleton Cross Plains Area School District (MCPASD) is partnering with SSM Health to provide two vaccination clinics to our community before winter break.

The clinics are for all children and adults, regardless of whether their families are affiliated with MCPASD. The dates and locations of the two clinics are as follows:

Dec. 14 at Park Elementary School, 1209 Park Street, Cross Plains from 3:30-7 p.m.

Dec. 20 at Pope Farm Elementary School, 816 Schewe Rd, Middleton from 3:30-7 p.m.

Depending on age, there are two different signup forms.

Every person receiving a vaccination is encouraged to sign up and complete the forms before the day of the clinic.

Maybe they stole it from Matt LaFleur and the Green Bay Packers from two year ago. Maybe not.

Either way, the Middleton girls basketball team's motto this season is 'All gas, no brakes.'

“I told them to embrace that,” Middleton coach Rashard Griffith said. “As long as we embrace it and do what we're supposed to do and take care of us, we'll be OK.”

Unfortunately for the Cardinals, they didn't do that in the second half last Friday night against Madison La Follette.

Junior Alayna West poured in 28 of her game-high 43 points in the second-half points and helped La Follette erase a 17-point deficit and notch a 65-58 Big Eight Conference victory.

What changed that allowed the Lancers to orchestrate such a big comeback? According to Griffith, not much as far as what the Lancers did.