December 2012

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Community Shocked by Sikh Temple Shooting

Local members of the Sikh community were joined by the city as they reacted to reports that white supremacist Wade Michael Page opened fire and killed six people at a religious center in Oak Creek on Sunday, Aug. 5.

The City of Middleton is home to the Sikh Society of Wisconsin-Madison’s gurudwara, or temple. Bimal Pangli described the Century Avenue building as her family’s “second home,” where followers of the faith can go to find serenity.

Bakhshinder Singh, a priest at the Middleton gurudwara, called the shooting a “tragedy.”

“This is a place where we pray for everyone,” he said, shaking his head. “This is very sad.”

On Tuesday night, the Middleton Common Council approved a resolution supporting the Sikh community and expressing condolences for the victims in Oak Creek, which is about two hours east of the Good Neighbor City.

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U.S. District Court Judge: Cops Didn't Discriminate Based on Race

A United States District Court judge in July of 2012 ruled that the City of Middleton’s police force did not discriminate against a local nightclub because of its clientele’s race.

In a 23-page opinion and order, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin ruled entirely with the defendant, in addition to rebuking the plaintiff, Scott Piernot and his company, Garrganntuan Ventures, LLC. 

Over the course of two and a half years, Piernot and his company ran Scatz Sports Bar and Nightclub. While open, Scatz was the largest nightclub in Dane County, with an occupancy limit of 949 people. 

Scatz came into frequent conflict with the Middleton Common Council and local law enforcement agents. It was eventually designated a public nuisance by the city. 

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Reaching Out: How a local woman helped ease the suffering of children in Romania

In a bed at St. Nicholas Children’s Hospital in Barlad, Romania, a baby named Andrei was wailing. Suffering from Hydrocephalus, the abandoned child’s head was slowly filling with fluid, swelling to twice its normal size.

He was in a facility that houses sick or deformed children cast aside by parents who see them as God’s punishment, or by caretakers on whom the shackles of alcoholism weigh too heavily to care for another human life.

Even in a place where suffering is commonplace, many were overwhelmed by his condition.

“I think everyone was intimidated,” recalled Nicole Mueller. “I was too. He cried 24/7 and he had sores all over.”

Mueller, at the age of 23, is a picture of health - Andrei’s opposite in nearly every way. Athletic and copper-skinned, she flashes white teeth in a frequent smile and speaks with unflinching Midwestern amiability. She was in Romania with the Global Volunteers program.

Fri
07
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A Thanksgiving Tradition

Middleton Outreach Ministry’s  annual Thanksgiving Basket Program distributed holiday meals to 350 families the Monday before the holiday. Registered clients picked up their Turkeys, along with a variety of sides, free of charge at St. Luke’s Church, 7337 Hubbard Ave.

“Despite changes in the Thanksgiving Program throughout the community, MOM has remained committed to providing this important service to our neighbors in need,” said Cheri Farha, distribution center manager at Middleton Outreach Ministry.  “Community support through donations and volunteer hours allows us to serve nearly 1,500 people through this wonderful Thanksgiving tradition.”

 

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Meriter Medical Development Delayed

Plans to build a multifaceted new medical campus east of the Beltline at Century Avenue and Laura Lane have been delayed at least a year, according to sources close to the project.

At a joint meeting in early 2011, the Middleton Common Council and the Middleton Plan Commission each granted conceptual approval to the scope of the project and Meriter Health Services’ request for $9 million in public assistance. The development agreement depicts five phases of development, each with a different city obligation. The initial phase would include $6.8 million from the city.

The city then embarked on a sometimes-harrowing quest to relocate its existing public works garage away from the land, finally opting build at a Department Of Transportation Park and Ride facility to the north.

But the council recently learned that Meriter representatives have requested a longer timeline.

Fri
07
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A stellar start for MHS wrestlers

Middleton’s wrestling team entered the year flying below the radar of most.

But that might have changed last week.

Middleton toppled perennial power Hartland Arrowhead, 44-26, last Thursday. The Cardinals then finished second at the eight-team Reedsburg Scramble last Saturday.

“I think we left some matches out there that we probably should have won,” Middleton coach Kent Weiler said. “But overall I’m really happy. It’s a good start for us … and we have plenty of time to improve on things.”

A year ago, Middleton was drilled by Arrowhead. But 12 months later, the Cardinals took the fight to the Warhawks.

Middleton got pins from Lon Yeary (220), Sean Benedict (heavyweight), Brett Cain (113), Nathan Dresen (182) and Wyatt Cory (195).

Middleton also got wins from Justin Swiersz (126), Jake Cain (138), Shay Haase (160) and Taggart Haase (171).

Fri
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Hockey Cards begin year 4-0

Steve Libert knows there’s work to be done.

Middleton’s hockey coach fully understands his team is nowhere close to where it needs to be.

But Libert also knows this.

“It is more enjoyable to work on things while winning than the other way around,” he said.

And winning is exactly what these Cardinals are doing.

Middleton continued its impressive start last week, posting two shutout wins and improving to 4-0 on the young season.

Middleton skated past Sun Prairie, 2-0, last Tuesday. Then the Cardinals blasted Madison Memorial, 6-0, last Saturday.

“There are a few issues we need to address,” Libert said. “Defensively we watch the game when we are away from the puck. Forwards drift rather than speed back into defensive coverage, which leaves too big of a gap when there is a turnover. This stifles our attack, which in turn does not stress the opposition’s defense enough. 

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Girls basketball team wins twice

What a difference a week makes.

Middleton’s girls basketball team, which struggled immensely in its season-opening loss to Kimberly, rebounded in a big way last week.

First, the Cardinals rolled past visiting Madison Memorial, 58-45, last Tuesday. Middleton followed that up with a 77-53 pasting of host Beloit Memorial last Friday.

Middleton improved to 2-1 overall and 2-0 in the Big Eight Conference.

“We played at a much better pace the last two games,” said Cardinals coach Jeff Kind, whose team scored just 17 points in its season-opener. “I think we’re starting to realize how hard we have to play to compete. We have a long way to go, but we’re making progress.” 

Middleton got 14 points from junior center Anna Bunyan and 12 from sophomore forward Cole Jordee in its win over Madison Memorial. Senior guard Natalie Staples added eight points, while senior guard Leah Wolff and sophomore forward Jenna Blair both had six.

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Growing up

They’re still young and inexperienced.

Raw and somewhat undeveloped.

But Middleton’s boys basketball team certainly grew up some last week.

The Cardinals notched a pair of huge wins, first rallying past host Beloit Memorial, 60-51, last Thursday. Middleton followed that with an impressive 70-48 rout of visiting Janesville Parker last Saturday.

“This group really practices and plays with great energy and they genuinely like one another,” said Middleton coach Kevin Bavery, whose team improved to 2-1. “Both of those traits go a long ways as you build a team.”

Middleton trailed the Purple Knights, 38-37, heading to the fourth quarter. But Cardinals junior Luke Schafer and senior Tyler Markel both scored nine points in the fourth quarter as Middleton rallied for a huge road win.

Beloit was also whistled for back-to-back technical fouls in the final minute and Markel made 5-of-6 free throws to put the game away.

Wed
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West adding 100 jobs at Middleton location

West, a provider of technology-driven communication services, on Nov. 14 announced the expansion of its Middleton office and the addition of 100 full-time positions before the end of the year.  West hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Wisconsin Trade Center Building, 8401 Greenway Boulevard with Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch, Middleton Mayor Kurt Sonnentag, and Middleton Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Vann Nutt in attendance.

“As a company that provides sales and customer service support to industry leaders in financial and health care sectors, West Corporation had a choice.  I’m thrilled they chose to expand here in Wisconsin,” Governor Scott Walker said in a West Corporation press release.  “It is our goal to clear the way for companies like West Corporation to build their businesses, which will bring more than 100 full-time positions to the Middleton area.”

West is expanding by 100 full-time Sales Associates and Account Management positions.

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