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Awards Five Grants By Michelle Phillips
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reciting a poem for us from
memory. We asked him to read
MIDDLETON–The Middleton Endowment Committee (ME) MIDDLETON–The Middle- to the group and he was so
awarded grants of $700 apiece to the Alzheimer’s Association of South- ton Memory Café will host an moved,” Kralapp shared.
central Wisconsin, Gio’s Garden, Middleton Youth Center, Middleton art show at Imperial Garden on Kralapp said when it comes
Police Department, and Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy as Dec. 17, featuring artwork, pri- to Alzheimer’s and dementia,
part of its 2018 fall cycle. marily watercolors, created by creativity is important and the
The grants were announced at the Middleton Chamber of Com- individuals with Alzheimer’s creative part of the memory
merce’s monthly Get Moving Middleton breakfast meeting at the Hil- and dementia. seems to be intact until the
ton Garden Inn on Dec. 6. The Memory Café meeting very end.
The Alzheimer’s Association plans to use the funds for The Music are available for dementia and “We use guided imaging
& Memory Matinee on June 12, 2019. The afternoon concert also in- and relaxation to start with,
Alzheimer’s patients and their
volves the Friends of the Middleton Performing Arts Center. The Larry then ask them to express
caregivers. One of the main
Busch Band will play songs ranging from big band to early rock.
concerns for those with mem- themselves on paper. It’s re-
Gio’s Garden, which is a therapeutic respite program for children
ory issues is isolation and the ally about the process of ex-
with special needs who are six years old and younger, plans to host
five parent support groups from January to June, providing parents and goal of the Memory Café, here pression, the finished art is just
caregivers the resources to network with one another to increase their and in other cities, is to help al- an extra,” she added. “People
personal well-being. leviate that isolation. with these diseases lose their
The Middleton Youth Center, in collaboration with UW Commu- Noreen Kralapp, Dane abilities to communicate but
nity Arts, has developed a new project called Whooopensocker. The County Outreach Specialist for can still express themselves in
creative arts residency program led by UW-Madison professor Erica the Alzheimer’s & Dementia other ways. I’ve worked with
Halverson aims to engage middle school students in the creating and Alliance of Wisconsin, which people in the very end stages
sharing of ideas through writing, improvisation and devised perfor- sponsors the Memory Cafe, and creating art really helps
mance. The hour-long sessions will go for 12 weeks and culminate said creativity is an important them focus.
with a vaudeville-style performance of student stories. piece for the clients, “It offers The art show will feature
The Middleton Police Department plans to use the funds for a new and opportunity for socializ- artist Jennifer Sebastian, who
“dual purpose” K-9. The K-9 will be involved with community rela- ing, peer support and a creative was an artist before diagnosis
tions, officer and citizen safety, tracking, evidence location and narcot- element, including poetry and of Alzheimer’s. Her pieces
ics detection. Officer Howard Statz will lead the new K-9 program. paintings,” she said, and added will include artwork from be-
The Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy (FOPBC), along with that the group also has speak- fore diagnosis and throughout
Northside Elementary and Attic Angels Place, will host an intergenera- ers and shares refreshments at the course of the disease.
tional art project in February 2019. The funds will help with bus trans- The art project was funded
their meetings.
portation for students and teachers to Attic Angels Place, art materials, by a grant from the National
She added that there is
postage, publicity and display materials. FOPBC did a similar project
a stigma that is attached to Family Caregiver Support Pro-
diagnosis of dementia and gram (NFCSP), and the show
See Endowment, page 6 Alzheimer’s. “What our orga- will feature 23 pieces by 17
nization has worked toward, as artists. All are watercolor with
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School Board Gets Latest on Equity Efforts in District
By Cameron Bren The data is from the 2015/16 pressure of being the only student what they were doing,” Brown status, students with special tionally, statewide or locally our
Times-Tribune school year. While the Middle- of color in a class or student with said. needs and those that fall into greatest disparities unfortunately
MIDDLETON–Director of ton-Cross Plains district demo- a disability and being several Green asked how the board multiple gap-categories. are centered on race,” Brown
Equity and Student Achieve- graphics were 74 percent white, grade levels behind can create an could help Brown achieve his “I feel like we don’t get a lot said. “I think the reason is, partic-
ment Percy Brown Jr. shared an nine percent Hispanic, eight anxiety that makes those kids not goals. of information on what are the ularly in the Midwes, because we
update on the equity work the percent Asian or Pacific Islander, want to attend class. Brown emphasized that sys- efforts specifically for other gap don’t talk about it. If you don’t
district has done since the start four percent black and five per- He noted that students with tems work is very important category kids in terms of equity,” talk about it then you cannot act
of the 2018-19 school year with cent two or more races: disabilities were suspended twice right now and that Multi-Tiered Bauer said. differently.”
the Middleton-Cross Plains Area AP course composition was as much as students without dis- Systems of Support is moving Brown responded saying that This district has done some-
Board of Education at its Dec. 3 83 percent white, five percent abilities. the District in the right direction. is partly his fault but also part thing fundamentally different and
meeting. Hispanic, eight percent Asian Brown pointed out the report “I think the beauty of where of the structure. He puts an em- is allocating resources, Brown
Brown said he’d been working or Pacific Islander, two percent looks at districts’ data throughout we are at as we are looking at in- phasis on the gap for black stu- said. The money has been used to
on a countywide effort to address black and two percent two or the nation. He said it is clear the terventions and supports related dents because the conversation serve all students, Brown added,
racial disparities with the coun- more races. racial gaps are not just an issue in to academics and behavior, is it has been avoided in the past. He noting that he does not exclude
ty’s initiative called the Dane Gifted and Talented composi- Middleton. allows us to do the right work,’’ noted he is working on LGBT any students from his work.
County Equity Consortium. tion was 76 percent white, three “It is an issue across the na- he said. “And I believe we are curriculum but said he does not Brown said there are students
“A group of folks across Dane percent Hispanic, 16 percent tion, but I think with a laser-like doing the right work and moving oversee special education. that fall in the gaps that are not
County districts are creating an Asian or Pacific Islander, one focus and having the right con- in the right direction. We need to Brown said he knows about 80 racial minorities and the district
opportunity to learn from one an- percent black and four percent versations and allocating re- get the groundwork laid and done percent to 85 percent of students is serving those kids and includ-
other, but also taking on the chal- two or more races. sources to do whatever we have the right way.’’ of color in the district are living ing them in the equity conversa-
lenges of inequities across Dane Of the 121 out-of-school sus- to do to become a restorative jus- Brown said as long as the in poverty. tion.
County in a more collaborative pensions given the racial makeup tice district I think that gives us board continues to provide fund- Bauer’s comment felt familiar, On a personal level, Brown
way,” Brown said. was 40 percent white, 10 percent our best shot,” Brown said. ing and resources positive results Brown said. said his position was not easy.
Each year Brown has overseen Hispanic, zero percent Asian or Brown said the restorative jus- should come about but it will “I can be talking about the “I don’t like coming in here
a mentoring program. This year Pacific Islander, 31 percent black tice model has been embedded likely take three to five years be- black experience for five or 10 and talking about how bad it
he said about 45 high schoolers and 18 percent two or more races. into the Clark Street Community fore the data shows the systems minutes and I will have staff is for black and Latino kids,”
signed up to mentor elementary Two students expelled were both School by principal Jill Gurtner in place are working. come back and say what about Brown said. “For me to always
school kids. The focus for the black. and that the district already has Superintendent George Ma- this group or that group,” Brown have to bring that conversation
year has been on building literacy Black students are, on average, a leader that can further imple- vroulis said the student-family said. “It is not to exclude any- here makes me feel a certain kind
skills, he said. academically 3.7 grades behind ment it. engagement specialist positions body, I just speak on what the of way.”
Brown is also working on white students. Hispanic stu- Brown shared a research arti- that Brown oversaw have been data shows. I don’t see any other Brown said being a black man
creating an intramural basket- dents are, on average, academi- cle from Stanford University that showing success group of kids that are four grade always being the voice the infor-
ball league, which he said teams cally three grades behind white looked at how classroom disci- Green said he’d learned a lot levels behind another group of mation is coming from makes
could play between schools and students. pline can vary based on race. He from Brown about what is going kids.” him feel like people don’t want
classes. The goal is to allow kids Brown said what contributes said in many cases black or La- on, but more updates would help Brown made a point that to hear from him.
to build skills in a sport they’re to the gap is the fact that Middle- tino kids could be doing the same school board members better dis- students with disabilities and Green and other board mem-
interested in without having to ton white students are doing bet- thing as a white student, but end seminate that to the community. English language learners have bers thanked Brown for his work
try out for a team with limited ter than most other white students up getting a disciplinary referral. Board member Anne Bauer federal funding available while and asked that he continue to
openings. in the state, while Middleton’s Brown said Director of Sec- said she felt the racial divide nothing has ever been provided provide updates. Brown said he
He said he hired coaches from black students are behind most ondary Education Laura Love in discipline was an important for black students which many would include a more detailed
within district that are paid a other black students in the state. shared the article with the district piece, but the part of equity the are dealing with issues resulting breakdown of the demographics
small stipend from his budget. Brown said he felt there was leaders which led to a conversa- district wasn’t talking about was from a history of slavery and dis- relating to academics and disci-
Brown said there is a $40 regis- a relation to the out-of-school tion. He said they meaningfully students with limited English crimination in the United States. pline at a later meeting.
tration fee which is waived for suspensions and the achievement looked at what the district could proficiency, low socio-economic “Whether you look at it na-
students without means to pay. gap. do better around discipline and
School board president Bob
Green said that aligns well with
“If we know that we have a
sub-group or population of stu-
behavior.
Brown said Middleton has Community Orchestra to (USPS 347-380)
one of the board goals of increas- dents that are being suspended in a chance to learn from the
ing access to extracurricular ac-
tivities.
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tile bears were already doing One test was to take the urine fore not particularly exciting, television, a much younger
a pretty good job of killing of an accused person, mix it interesting or exotic. I dreamed sister, a few hundred animals
people. I do think we should into a batter, cook the cake in those days of vast, romantic, and a few hundred books to
value teenagers and listen to over what I imagine to be a faraway lands to the west, deep keep me company. Far to the
by Matt Geiger, Editor their ideas about the state of smoky hearth populated by in the country’s vast interior. I east of Wisconsin. Sometimes
the world. But I know a few of black iron pots and pans, then dreamed of “The West”–an I hoped to get on a horse and
Witches safe; not men, not pets, not
even children. For those who
them, and they know literally
nothing about anything (which
feed it to a dog. That’s where
the instructions end, as far as I
untamed idea of a place that
included Wisconsin. In a place
ride west, where I could be
killed and partially eaten by
In 1692, only a few miles struggle, as I do, with math, could be said for many adults, know, so it’s unclear what the like that, the world would be a grizzly bear for no reason
from where I grew up, the just imagine the entire start- as well), so I don’t think we dog is supposed to do next, ex- open and free, I imagined. at all. It seemed more alluring
Massachusetts Bay Colony ex- ing lineup of your favorite should ever kill anyone simply cept wander around wondering When I arrived here, the than being killed and buried in
ecuted two dogs, five men, and basketball team. Now imagine because a teenager said so. why it was fed pancakes, and bison I had hoped to see had unconsecrated ground by an
14 women. killing all of them for alleg- The real tragedy wasn’t also why those pancakes tasted been replaced by Targets and overzealous group of humans
Their alleged crime? Witch- edly practicing the dark arts. black magic, obviously. Nor so tangy. Wal-Marts and Costcos. The for the crime of sorcery. After
craft. That’s how many men died in religious fervor gone too far. The town where I grew up, open space had been trans- all, being ended by members
Their deaths, though tragic, that strange year. Now imagine (There were religious men Ipswich, was so close to Salem formed into subdivisions, iron- of your own species–your own
didn’t do much to nudge the a full carton of eggs, with two and women trying to stop the (which itself was actually a ically named after the things Darwinian team, as it were–al-
average life expectancy–in a additional ones on the side, killings, as well.) The real couple different municipalities they had usurped: A Prairie ways seems more of a bummer
time that can best be described now imagine those are real tragedy was simple: anger. back then, and not situated ex- Ridge Estate that no longer re- than being eaten by a grizzly.
as damp, cold, long on diseases life women with hopes and The tragedy, as always, was actly where the city of Salem sembled a prairie, Fox Hollow As I grew up, my ideas about
and short on firewood and doc- fears and the capacity to feel rage. Those who were angriest is today), that many of my Town Homes devoid of foxes what constitutes an adventure
tors practicing anything other pain and terror. Now imagine thought their rage a righteous friends lived or still live there. or hollows, a Blue Lake sub- changed. I used to think it was
than quackery–significantly killing all of them. That’s how one, and therefore justified. I spent much of my childhood division that sat on the edge of a bison-dung fire and coffee
lower. But it did make for a many women were killed. But even justified rage is a walking the ground on which a body of water now fetid with roasted over it, with yipping
compelling and terrifying nar- When you read the first-hand tragedy, I think. I’ve never terrible deeds were commit- sewage and glistening with the coyotes at my back. Today, it’s
rative about the peril we all accounts of what happened, it’s seen anyone change his or her ted. But that’s the case no slick glimmer of gasoline. more about watching a small
live in when we choose to par- clear that no one was guilty of mind about something because matter where you live, really. Yet my faith in the romance person who looks vaguely like
ticipate in human society. witchcraft, but nearly everyone of how angry someone else I remember walking through a of “The West” remains. I doubt me grow up and start mak-
It’s amazing that so few in the community was guilty of was. graveyard in Florida on a col- the West is a place you can ing little indentations on the
people know any of the details making things worse in some But people tend to think lege fieldtrip, when a fellow ever really reach. I don’t think world. As for what comes next,
of this world-famous string of way. Even the accused, with their level of anger somehow student said: “It’s strange that it’s the kind of place where I can’t say. Because adventure
state-sanctioned murders. The their erratic behavior and in- makes them more right, and we’re walking over dead bod- your wagon train ever really is always just over the horizon.
Salem Witch Trials, and the ability to get along with their the same is true today. It’s ies.” stops moving. The West, to me, Always just out of reach. And
lessons they teach, seem to be neighbors, added fuel to the human nature, and I do it all Our professor, who special- is a place always just over the then, in the blink of an eye, it’s
famous in name only. Any so- fire. The initial accusers were the time. “I’m so mad, I must ized in theology and good- horizon. A place where adven- the past.
cial, political, or moral lesson teenagers, and to this day no be correct!” I think to myself. humored insight, smiled, turous, self-reliant people wear And the past is its own sort
of substance has been washed one knows what really drove Back then, methods for veri- shrugged, and replied: “We’re delightfully soiled top hats or of adventure, too. I realize that
away by the societal whims of them to quiver and shake and fying the veracity of witchcraft always walking over dead bod- bowlers, their bodies nestled now, when I look back, and I
the years between them and us. howl and point the dreaded accusations had the surreal ies.” deep within curly bison-hide or think about the bizarre things
Women got the worst of adolescent finger of accusa- hue of the scientific process Growing up with the cold sheep’s wool cloaks that func- that happened where I grew
it, as was so often the case in tion at innocent people who according to a spectacularly rumble of the Atlantic Ocean tion as jacket, blanket, rug and up, and many bodies over
those times. But no one was they were sentencing to death deranged three-year-old, or at our backs, the Witch Trials funereal cloth. A place where which I have walked in my 39
vastly different cultures some- years. Now, when I think of
times meet face to face, not in those early days in the Mas-
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it, Girl Scouts helped us find our passions.
School Funding Needs Change Agrace Appreciates Volunteers Girl Scouts taught me that it’s normal to do things I’ve never
To the Editor: Letter to the Editor:
tried, to do things I wasn’t sure I would find interesting. How else
The recent Letter to the Editor thanking all the folks who helped November Hospice & Palliative Care month and Agrace’s 40th
would I know if I liked it? I found people who treated me like an
get the Middleton-Cross Plains Schools referendum passed, made anniversary year have both drawn to a close, but these celebrations
adult, who praised the complexity and specificity of my questions–
me think about the “no” voters. would not be happening without the contributions of thousands of
the questions teachers didn’t always have time enough to answer,
As a tax-payer, in this school district, and a parent I fully value volunteers–over four decades. I’d like to publicly thank them all
who gave me opportunities to help others, who let me lead.
and respect our great schools and teachers. I did vote “yes” as I for their service to the community.
That’s why I want other girls to know more about and to try
support education and have a neighborhood full of kids. I also sus- Back in 1978, it was a group of volunteers who started the non-
Girl Scouts.
pect the 40 percent or so that voted “no,” support education too. I profit hospice and palliative care organization we know today as
That’s why I am writing today as a MediaGIRL–a brand-am-
would suggest the bulk of the “no” votes came from residents who Agrace. They imagined a community where people lived better
bassador for Girl Scouts. Every girl deserves to have the support
just cannot afford the increase in property taxes (almost $400 per with serious illness and died with greater dignity–and they found
system and opportunities that Girl Scouts provides. Every girl de-
$200k in valuation). a way to make that goal a reality. Forty years later, our volunteers’
serves to know that that support system is available. My hope for
Who cares about them? commitment to that mission of compassion is as solid as ever. So
MediaGIRLs is that it raises awareness about the impactfulness
Some may have to eat less than healthy meals, forgo home re- far in 2018 Agrace volunteers have donated more than 60,000
of Girl Scouts. I want to give back what Girl Scouts gave to me,
pairs, skip taking prescriptions or split pills, or keep their heat at hours! Most of these hours are spent directly with patients, pro-
leadership opportunities, new friends, diverse and educational op-
a less than comfortable temperature. I can go on, but you get the viding companionship or giving family caregivers a respite break.
portunities. I want to make the world a better place, where else
message. Who cares about these good citizens (no doubt mostly Volunteer support is essential to all that we do, for both our pa-
would I start but my own community?
retired and living on a “fixed income”)? tients and their families. As we celebrate Agrace’s 40th birthday
Girl Scouts didn’t make who I am, it showed me who I could
Rapid growth in housing development in the school district is this Hospice & Palliative Care Month, thank you, volunteers, for
be, and gave me the support I needed to get there. I’m not there
driving a lot it along with the fact...it’s a great school system. Who choosing to serve through Agrace. We appreciate you, and we are
yet, and that’s okay, I’m still growing, and learning, and leading.
benefits from all the development? Land owners, developers, real inspired by all you do!
Girl Scouts is a safe place for that to happen, and it deserves more
estate investors, real estate agents, etc. What is their responsibil- Andy Boryczka, Director, Employee & Volunteer Engagement for
exposure. Girls need that safe space to grow, because they are our
ity to help off-set costs due to rising demand of our schools they Agrace
future. We are our future. So ,if you know
create?
Our school funding system needs to be overhauled and perhaps
Girl Scouts Rewarding Experience a girl, any girl, please encourage her to join Girl Scouts. I promise
you, she won’t regret it.
funded by sales tax dollars or a form of tax that makes sure all pay Letter to the Editor: Anastasia Leffel, Middleton
their fair share of the costs of providing a great and safe environ- I joined Girl Scouts in Kindergarten, around nine to 10 years
ment for learning. I would argue it’s not fair for our neighbors ago. It would be hard to imagine my childhood without those mem-
living on a fixed income to suffer due to the demands of our school ories of camping trips, hikes, new experiences, meetings, badges, Like Us on Facebook!
district. It’s time to examine a different funding mechanism. and friends. I am so glad I stayed with it, even as our troop steadily
grew smaller, and girls left to pursue other passions. The way I see
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VFW Auxiliary
Holds Toy Drive
at Dec. Meeting
Legislature
ous and deciduous species Norby recommended to provide screen-
Continued from page 1 ing and safety for Hole #2.
Next month, the committee plans to recommend Norby’s report
to the Common Council after he includes a request to use dirt re-
our work, the legislature simply asserted legislative authority as it being like stealing towels from a hotel room when you leave. It’s moved near the course’s entrance for berms.
part of a balanced, three-branch government, built to check and embarrassing and not something I wanted to be a part of.” A roundabout is being considered for Pleasant View Rd. inter-
balance among the branches. We reigned-in government–not Gov- Erpenbach encouraged those who voted for Tony Evers to give section with Greenway Blvd., and the committee wanted the im-
ernor Elect Tony Evers and Attorney General-Elect Josh Kaul. I him a chance to prove himself. In the coming session, which begins pact report to be contingent on a location for the roundabout that’s
strongly believe in co-equal branches of government and these on Jan. 7, 2019, Erpenbach said that he expects transportation and favorable to the course.
changes enable the legislature to perform our duties as a part of school funding to be two of the issues taken up by lawmakers. In other action:
this system despite the partisan rhetoric that misled citizens and “In spite of these unfortunate events and looming GOP obstruc- The committee shelved plans to expand the clubhouse for a ban-
continues to divide us. So much for civility and cooperation.” tion, I have full confidence that Governor-Elect Evers will able to quet facility after receiving a $1-$1.5 million project cost estimate:
The Republican run legislature also opted to pass 82 appoint- accomplish what the people of Wisconsin elected him to do–make Cabalka reported that year to date, the course had a $524,976 net
ments during the lame duck session. “There have been other lame Wisconsin a better place to live, work and learn,” Pope added. operating income minus debt payments.
ducks that approved appointments, but in this case 38 or 39 didn’t Erpenbach said this would be a stain on Walker’s legacy. “He “It was a very, very good year considering all the rain and the
even have a hearing,” Erpenbach lamented. “I used the analogy of will be remembered for Act 10 and now this,” he concluded. conditions we had,” he said.
Moms Demand Action for Gun to become involved after the town group shared the Mayors Jennifer Rosen Heinz, who is South Dakota. So simply pos- require guns be stored locked,
Sense in America, asked Brar to Sandy Hook shooting in 2012. Against Illegal guns link and the head of the Wisconsin chap- sessing a gun when one is a unloaded, and separate from
sign the proclamation in soli- “As I heard the news about she asked for more information ter of Moms Demand Action for prohibited owner/buyer makes ammunition, and that guns
darity with more 1000 mayors small children in Kindergar- after the shooting at WTS Para- Gun Sense in America said the the gun (no matter what type), are not left unattended in cars,
who have signed the measure, ten shot at school, I just cried. digm in September. goal of the statewide group is to illegal.” where they have a higher likeli-
vowing to keep streets safe I was invited to a group called Kuhn said upon learning of change laws that allow guns to Some of the laws Moms De- hood of being stolen.
from gun violence. ‘Say It to our Faces’ on Face- the proclamation she decided to be obtained illegally. mand Action for Gun Sense in Brar said that safety should
Kuhn, who first joined the book soon after and they asked ask Brar if he would be willing “Since we don’t have a America hopes to see in place be the number one concern
Madison Moms Demand Ac- us to write our legislators. This to sign the document. “I asked universal background check include: of a city. “It doesn’t matter
tion for Gun Sense in America was the first time I did activist the Mayor to sign the procla- system (which would require • Truly universal background where you live or how much
said the Middleton group began work. They introduced the Ev- mation to help the community all guns to be bought and sold checks on the purchase of money you have, if you don’t
about a year ago with just a erytown organization to us; we to continue to move forward through licensed dealers, with EVERY gun. This includes feel safe, nothing else matters.
handful of people and has now were all parents. In time, group after the active shooter inci- background checks done on closing loopholes and increas- Public Safety is absolutely es-
grown to 20-25. The organiza- members shared ‘Moms De- dent in September. In the days every sale), it’s easy for peo- ing the efficacy of NICS, which sential” Brar said at the event.
tion is not just for moms, but mand Action’ information and and weeks after the incident, ple who otherwise are legally is the national database against “All around us we have seen
anyone who wants to prevent it had chapters in each state. In the Police Chief stated at Pub- prohibited from buying guns which background checks are gun violence, but not much in
gun violence and support sen- 2016, I co-organized a rally in lic Safety meetings (I am the to get a hold of them, and we run Middleton, so the shooting at
sible gun laws. Madison for gun safety,” Kuhn Chair) that the citizens reached know that this has dangerous • Domestic violence and Red Paradigm was a shock.”
She said she felt the need explained and said the Every- out to thank our emergency re- consequences. For instance, Flag laws which prevent and For more information on
sponders.” she said. “I believe the workplace shooting which reduce gun violence perpetrated Mayors Against Illegal Guns or
we need to continue to do this; took place in Middleton was by at-risk individuals (like do- Moms Demand Action for Gun
I also believe we need to look at perpetrated by an illegal gun– mestic abusers) as well as those Sense in America, or to read the
what we can do as a community the man who did it was legally who may be a danger to them- proclamation, visit everytown.
to begin to have conversations barred from owning a firearm selves. org.
Warm up to a and take steps together.” because of a previous record in •Safe gun storage laws which
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SCHOOL
Orchestras Hold Annual Winter Teas
M I D D L E TO N – M i d d l e t o n
Found Poetry on Display
at Gallery 2000 at MHS
High School (MHS) orchestras,
along with three of the district
elementary schools, West Mid-
dleton, Sauk Trail, and Sunset
Ridge, are excited to be par-
ticipating in the annual Winter
Teas. On Dec. 7, the Symphony
Orchestra made its annual visit
to Sunset Ridge and Sauk Trails
and on Dec. 14, Philomusica
will make its annual Winter Tea
appearance at West Middleton
Elementary School.
The Winter Teas involve the
students inviting their families
to come to school where they
perform music, eat cookies,
have refreshments, and view
student artwork. The MHS Photo Submitted
orchestras have been a part of Pictured, back row, L-R: Sam Miller and Joseph Choi, front
these Winter Teas for over two row, L-R Thomas Kurr and Veronica Kurr.
decades, performing holiday
and winter music. says, “Our students love the the fall.” Everyone is excited to
The Winter Teas are a student date and the music–it is like play this music!
favorite, and as Middleton’s they are visiting old friends
Orchestra Director Steve Kurr when we pull the binders out in
Aims to Improve Community etry of the incredible student writers in Ms. Ohly
and Mr. Phelps’ Creative Writing classes. Creative
Writing is a semester long English elective for ju-
imparting new meaning. Basically, found poetry
means finding words in books, magazines, news-
papers, and other media and turning them into a
MIDDLETON–The Do Some- niors and seniors where students write narratives, poem of your own. There are different types of
thing Good Club, which meets short stories, and poetry. found poetry, such as blackout poems, headline
four times throughout the year Insightful and creative, the poems in the gal- poems, and poster poems, all of which are on dis-
at Sunset Ridge Elementary, is a lery are all “found poems”. Found poetry is a type play in Gallery 2000.
combination of K-4 graders. The of poetry created by taking words, phrases, and Special thanks to Mr. Ludt for his help in mak-
club takes its name from Channel 3 sometimes whole passages from other sources ing this gallery show possible.
Charlotte Deleste, who often says,
“Do Something Good.”
This is the second year for the
club which has seen great interest
MHS Band Performs at UW
Madison’s 2018 Jazz Fest
by students. Both years the group
had to select members through a
lottery with even numbers across
grade levels.
Each meeting time focuses on
a different organization or proj-
ect. Last year projects consisted
of making fleece blankets for
UW Children’s Hospital and St.
Mary’s Pediatrics. Donations were
also collected for the State Street
Homeless Friends. The group also
created posters for the Humane Photo Submitted
Society promoting adopting a pet Members of the Do Something Good Club at Sunset Ridge
and made dog toys for the Under- Elementary tie a fleece blanket to donate to the UW-Chil-
dog Pet Rescue of Wisconsin. The dren’s Hospital.
group made placemats for a local
memory facility as well. and paint rocks with messages of Wolfinger said kids find the club
This year the club met once kindness. The rocks will be placed rewarding in many ways and hope Photo Submitted
and made blankets for the UW throughout the community for any- the club inspires them for many
MADISON–On Dec. 1, of Music at Gustavus Adolphus Max Newcomer, Ben Foster,
Children’s Hospital. During future one to take in the hopes of adding a years to think about how they can
meetings the students will plant little sunshine to their day. do something good. Middleton High School’s 7 College in Minnesota. Stamps Amanda Roesch, Jonathan
flowers for a local nursing home, Club leaders Kate Gaio, Colleen O’Clock Jazz Band, directed by is an active trombonist and Downs, Lucy Croasdale, An-
make placemats for a food pantry Johnson, Wendy Judd and Cindy Doug Brown, performed at the composer-arranger and was drew Stine
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Cross Plains Man Creates Piggly Wiggly Makes
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By Michelle Phillips by Philip du Barry, but wanted vious board game, “Kings of
Times-Tribune to update the design. Israel,” which later became a
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Girl Scouts Help with NWDSS Fundraiser
Above: Girl Scouts line up to be recognized for their volunteer efforts at Northwest Dane County Senior Services Celebrate
A Life-Share the Love fundraiser last week; Right: The Christmas tree at the senior center features star ornaments with
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Cards run
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Girls basketball team moves
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BY GREGG HAMMILL dinals, Coleman stayed and
played a huge role in Middle-
For the Times-Tribune
ton’s 67-46 victory over the
Evie Coleman wasn’t about previously unbeaten Spar-
to let a mangled pinkie finger tans. The junior guard scored
stop her. 16 points while connecting
Coleman dislocated the fin- on four 3-pointers and helped
ger during the volleyball sea- form a lethal inside-outside
son and has been playing with attack with post players Sitori
the injury during the girls’ Tanin, Hannah Flottmeyer
basketball season. In a Big and Karina Bursac.
Eight Conference showdown “If they want to sag off of
against visiting Madison Me- me and help, I have an open
morial last Thursday, Cole- three and, if they’re still on
man banged the finger several me, I know Sitori or Karina or
times before and during the Hannah can finish in the post,
game and was asked by the no problem,” Coleman said.
trainer if she just wanted to Coleman found out after
stay on the bench. the game that she may have
That was an easy answer broken the finger and was
for Coleman. headed to get X-rays, but fig-
“She told me at half that I ured she could play her way
could sit if I wanted or play through the injury.
and it was fine,” Coleman “I’ll probably just tape it,
said. “It’s okay, I’ll just tape maybe take like two practices
Times-Tribune photo by Mary Langenfeld
it.” off and keep going,” Coleman
Fortunately for the Car- See GIRLS BB page 17 Josie Lemirande and Middleton’s girls basketball team moved into a tie for first place in the Big Eight Conference last week.
Matthew Gutzmer was key in helping Middleton’s boys swimming team win the Brookfield Central Invite last week.
See SWIMMERS page 16
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Evie Coleman and Middleton’s girls basketball team defeated previously unbeaten Madison Memorial last Thursday.
said. “I don’t want to sit.” out there.” pressing us and we weren’t we felt them.”
The 6-foot-2 Tanin domi- Without Kapinus, the Car- running our press break,” Kind was happy with the
nated inside with 16 points dinals enjoyed a 54-36 re- Kind said. “Then, once we victory, but knows there is
and 20 rebounds. bounding edge and took 11 started running our press room for improvement.
“She was cleaning up on more shots in the contest. break, we started to get some “We’re happy with (the
the boards,” Middleton coach “We tried to get into the shots off the end of it. It was win) but there’s more things
Jeff Kind said of Tanin. “She post a lot,” Tannin said. “We just a little bit of a composure for us to work on that we
Get a Discount on
was going after the boards did miss a lot of bunnies, but thing for a while.” can’t get complacent about Your TDS Service
hard. We were talking to- overall, we got into the post a The Cardinals regained it,” Kind said.
wards the end of the game lot and that just helped move their composure and were • Middleton 59, Beloit Me- If you think you can’t afford service, think again. You
and a coach said, ‘You’ve got our offense a lot more. We got leading, 31-21, late in the morial 31 — The Cardinals could qualify for a discount on your service through
to give Sitori a little break, good rebounds too and I think half, when Coleman took a rolled past the Purple Knights a low-income telephone assistance program called
she’s getting a little bit tired.’ our height helped that also.” pass from Dunn and drilled last Saturday. Lifeline Assistance. Lifeline Assistance credits reduce
And I said, ‘Yes, but she’s Coleman helped the Car- an off-balance 3-pointer as monthly service charges.
getting every rebound that’s dinals get off to a fast start. the buzzer sounded. Dec. 6
out there and I’d like to keep With Middleton already lead- “I got the ball at the end Middleton 67
her there.’ ” ing 5-0 on a free throw by of the sideline and I threw it Madison Memorial 46 Who’s Eligible?
Middleton also rolled past Bursac, and baskets by Tanin to Charlotte,” Coleman said. Memorial .……….…. 21 25 If you have a household income that is at or below
Beloit Memorial Saturday and Charlotte Dunn, Cole- “She drove baseline, and, — 46 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or if you
night and improved to 4-1 in man swished two consecutive with about two seconds left, Middleton……......…. 34 33 participate in one of the following programs, call us
the league and 4-2 overall. 3-pointers to push the lead to she jump-stopped and kind — 67 today to discuss your options:
Now, there’s a jogjam atop 11-0 with 16 minutes, 4 sec- of overthrew it because she MADISON MEMORIAL — • Medicaid
the conference as Middleton, onds remaining in the half. was getting double-teamed. Daiysha Brown 0-1 0-0 0, Em-
• Food Stamps (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Verona, Madison Memorial, “She’s one of our better I managed to somehow get a moni Rankins 10-16 1-4 22, Maya
Madison La Follette and Sun 3-point shooters,” Kind said shot off. I have no idea how it
Program (SNAP))
White-Eagle 4-11 1-4 10, Liliana
Prairie are all tied for first of Coleman. “If she gets time, happened.” Garcia 3-8 0-1 6, Brooke Peters 0-2 • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
place in the conference. she’s a pretty good 3-point Abby Wilson opened the 0-0 0, Charlotte Sweet 1-8 1-2 3, • Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)
“We love playing Memo- shooter.” second half with a 3-pointer Reete Thorns 0-2 0-0 0, Abby Wil- • Veteran’s Pension and Survivor’s Pension Benefits
rial, we have a lot of friends The lead swelled to 15-2 for the Spartans, but the Car- son 1-8 0-0 3, Elle Kinney 1-5 0-0
playing on the opposing team on a driving basket by Bur- dinals went on an 11-1 run 2. Totals 20-61 3-11 46.
and so we were super, super sac and a nifty scoop shot by to take control. Flottmeyer MIDDLETON — Sitori Tanin Lifeline is a government assistance program.
hyped for this game,” Cole- Kendall Roquet and the score scored a pair of baskets, Cole- 8-18 0-2 16, Karina Bursac 3-11 It is non-transferable. Only eligible consumers
man said. “I think we just eventually ballooned to 23-6 man had a 3-pointer, and Bur- 1-3 7, Hannah Flottmeyer 5-10 may enroll in the program. There is a limit of one
came out with a lot more en- after Flottmeyer was fouled sac and Josie Lemirande each 3-7 13, Evie Coleman 6-18 0-0 16, discount per household. For more information, to
ergy than they did.” on a putback and converted a scored field goals during the Charlotte Dunn 1-2 3-4 5, Kendall check on eligibility, or to request an application
Memorial was playing free throw at the 7:43 mark. run. Memorial could get no Roquet 1-6 0-0 2, Josie Lemirande visit https://tdstelecom.com/lifeline.html or call
without its top player, Leilani Memorial then went on its closer than 17 points the rest 1-5 4-4 6, Megan Schwartz 0-0 0-0 1-888-CALL-TDS.
Kapinus, who suffered a knee own 11-0 run to pull within of the way. 0, Makenzie Hodson 0-1 0-0 0,
injury last week. Kapinus 23-17 after forcing a flurry of “They say basketball’s a Melanie Accola 0-1 2-2 2, Berkley
was averaging more than 17 Middleton turnovers. Maya game of runs and I think we Smith 0-0 0-0 0, Margo Motiasho-
points per game for the Spar- White Eagle contributed five definitely had a lot of good va 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 25-72 13-22 67.
tans. points and Emmoni Rankins, runs,” Tanin said. “They 3-point goals – MM 3 (White
“She’s their best player and who scored a game-high 22 would go on a big run and Eagle, Wilson, Rankins), M 4
obviously that hurt them a points, added four points dur- their fans would get hyped. It (Coleman). Total fouls — MM 15,
lot,” Kind said of Kapinus. “It ing the spurt. was good that we got up and M 12.
changes the whole complex- “We kind of got out of then when they did hit their
ion of the game when she’s rhythm when they started runs they weren’t as long as 181499WI/10-18/10899
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approved building projects. The goal of the pres-
entation is to give a high level view of what will
kirchmasonry.com a. Citizen Comments - None happen now and in the future with the projects.
b. Correspondence/Board Communication They quickly reviewed the FPC guiding principles
Paul Kinne attended the Harvest Lunch at Elm that have been apart of this planning. Kit Dailey
Lawn. Anne Bauer volunteered for the Glacier will continue to work with the district throughout
Creek Book Fair and attended the Sunset Ridge the next four years until the projects are complete.
Harvest Lunch. Kelly Kalscheur visited Park They explained the phases of the contract. The
Elementary last week and volunteered for the board asked questions throughout the presenta-
Glacier Creek Book Fair. Kurt Karbusicky shared tion. Sherri previewed some of the design meet-
how happy he was with the referendum outcome. ings and discussions with representative groups.
He thanked the community and the Yes c. School Improvement Team Reports - Park
Committee. He attended the Fall Play at MHS, and Elm Lawn
participated in the Park and Glacier visits and Principals Bob Schell and Monica Schommer
attended the Legislative Committee meeting. presented their school improvement team reports.
Todd Smith also commented on the referendum Bob stated that there are strong consistencies
success. throughout the elementary buildings. The elemen-
c. Legislative tary team is focusing on their improvement
Todd Smith stated that the Legislative processes, staff, student and family engagement,
Committee met on Friday, November 16. They equity, collaboration, and high quality instruction.
considered two proposals - special education A responsive classroom is a way to build commu-
funding which provides a 90% reimbursement nity and the professional learning communities
rate and grants for teacher certification for teach- work on intentional teaching practices. The ele-
ing dual credit courses. Anne Bauer added that mentary level is focusing on collective efficacy.
she attended the WASB Legislative session last d. State Accountability Report Cards
week. She suggested that we have our area leg- Director of Curriculum and Assessment
islative members attend a board meeting in the MaryBeth Paulisse presented the recent district
future. report cards issued from the State. She stated
4. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT that these are just a small snapshot of our
a. Upcoming Events and Updates schools. MaryBeth shared some updates and
George Mavroulis reminded the board mem- enhancements that are coming in future state
bers to complete the WASB board survey. He report cards.
stated that now that the referendum has passed e. Discuss Superintendent Search Process
the work will shift for administration. George stat- Assistant Superintendent Sherri Cyra summa-
ed that he will be at the MSAN Governing board rized the RFP process for the superintendent
meeting on November 28 and 29. George asked search firms. Administration is recommending that
board members to check their calendars for avail- two firms will proceed to the interview process.
ability on December 6. There will be a sports Sherri asked for several board volunteers. Sherri
recognition that evening at the basketball game is planning the interviews for December 4. The
during halftime. board discussed their ideas on what they would
5. CONSENT AGENDA like from a search firm.
MOVED by Smith SECONDED by Hyland to 7. ITEMS FOR ACTION
approve the following item on the consent agen- a. Approval of 2019-20 and 2020-21 School
da: 5.a.1. Approval of Bills Payable, 5.b.1. Calendars
Approval of Resignations, 5.b.2 Approval of Sherri Cyra briefly reviewed the possible six
Leaves of Absence, and 6.b.4. Approval of professional days calendar scenario with the
Retirement, and 5.c.1. Approve $12,500 Donation board. There was discussion about the different
from Sunset Ridge PTO for an Outdoor scenarios. The board suggested forming a com-
Classroom. Motion carried unanimously, 9-0. mittee to review future calendars and profession-
a. Administrative/Business Services al development scenarios. MOVED by Karbusicky
i. Approval of Bills Payable SECONDED by Smith to approve the 2019-2020
The board approved under consent agenda the calendar (Option 1) with the shorter winter break
check list totaling $293,240.90. (Exhibit A) and the six professional development days.
ii. Approval of Treasurer’s Report Motion carried unanimously, 9-0. (Exhibit B)
There was no Treasurer’s Report to approve. 8. NEXT MEETING DATES AND ADJOURN-
b. Employee Services - Certified Staff MENT
i. Approval of Resignations MOVED by Ashley SECONDED by Karbusicky
The board approved under consent agenda the to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:01 p.m. Motion
following resignation: carried unanimously, 9-0.
Shannon Werbeckes, Temporary Speech and a. Future Meeting Dates
Language Pathologist at Glacier Creek b. Potential Board Agenda Items
ii. Approval of Leaves of Absence Cheryl Janssen, Board Secretary
The board approved under consent agenda the
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