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August 2013

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Week 33

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Standing United Against Gun Violence

Submitted by MTT News Desk on Wed, 08/14/2013 - 07:59

 

Dane County citizens who say they are alarmed by gun violence joined with the Sikh Society of Wisconsin in Middleton on Sunday of last week to commemorate the six worshipers who lost their lives one year ago to a white supremacist who opened fire at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek.

The Sikh Society in Middleton, 6970 Century Ave., invited people of all faiths to join in remembering the victims in a service at its temple beginning at 1 p.m. and lasting approximately half an hour.  The service was followed by a two-mile walk along Century Avenue, continuing on to Allen Boulevard to University Avenue and St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church parking lot.  

“One deranged individual will not destroy the Sikh resolve to face every adversity with courage and peaceful means,” said Harry Brar, president of the Middleton temple. 

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Healing Continues In Sikh Community

Submitted by MTT News Desk on Wed, 08/14/2013 - 07:56

Upon entering the Sikh temple in Middleton, a visitor quickly learns at least a few of the basics of the faith. 

For instance, the importance of covering one’s hair to show respect, and the requirement that visitors take off their shoes when they enter.

There is also the overall sense of generosity and kindness, which is demonstrated through the large meal that is served and offered to anyone who wishes to attend on Sundays, or through the eager willingness to help those who ask for it. 

Sikhism is a monotheistic faith that promotes an honest lifestyle, sharing, meditation and selfless service among its basic beliefs.  Sikhism also upholds the idea that all humans are equal in the eyes of God regardless of gender or caste, and lists three duties as being sacred: praying, giving and working. 

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Hall Lumber Tax Saga Winding Down

Submitted by MTT News Desk on Wed, 08/14/2013 - 07:52

 

The Middleton Common Council on July 16 approved a settlement that will give a local lumber company a property tax refund for 2011 and 2012. 

The resolution accepted by the council will give a refund totaling $7,925 payable to Hall Lumber. The contested valuation for those years was $1,167,700. A revised property valuation amount of $969,700 was determined by the Board of Review at its 2013 hearing for this year, and the city elected to settle its ongoing dispute with Hall Lumber for the years 2011 and 2012 as well. 

“We decided to settle those prior years on the same basis as the board’s 2013 determination,” said city administrator Mike Davis.

The plan approved by the city on July 16 also includes forgiveness of a $755 judgment for costs in one of multiple lawsuits filed during a three-year dispute between Hall Lumber and the city over the value of the land.

 

 

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Another Sex Offender Will Live In The Town Of Middleton

Submitted by MTT News Desk on Wed, 08/14/2013 - 07:51

 

For the third time in three years a state agency will house a convicted sex offender at a West Mineral Point Road residence in the Town of Middleton.

Kenneth Adams, 69, who has seven prior convictions for sex offenses dating to 1963, will reside within about a week at 7214 W. Mineral Pt. Rd., a house the state leases for $1,500 a month.

Jason Cram, manager for the Department of Health Service’s supervised release program,  officials from the Department of Corrections, and the Dane County Sheriff’s Office held a community notification meeting on Tuesday of last week at the Middleton Town Hall. 

In sharp contrast to the meeting for a different sex offender in June 2010, when 100 residents packed town hall with some seeking to reverse his release, less than 20 attended the meeting Tuesday.

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Bellissimo returns to girls tennis team

Submitted by MTT News Desk on Wed, 08/14/2013 - 00:00

She’s baaaack.

And that’s terrific news for Middleton’s girls tennis program.

Bridget Bellissimo, a senior-to-be at MHS, is returning to the program after playing on the USTA circuit as a junior. Bellissimo’s return figures to make Middleton one of the favorites to win the state title this fall.

“I decided to return to high school tennis because since I've become closer to my college decision, I can relax and enjoy my senior year with the best team anyone could ask for,” Bellissimo said last week. “I've missed playing with my team a lot, and I can't wait to get out on the Middleton courts again, cheering my teammates on. You could say I've missed the whole team aspect, because I'm used to traveling to tournaments with no team to cheer me on.”

Bellissimo was one of the state’s brightest stars her freshman and sophomore years.

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Great expectations for Middleton golfers

Submitted by MTT News Desk on Mon, 08/12/2013 - 07:46

Jeff Kenas has seen this movie before. And in the eyes of Middleton’s girls coach, it was a box office smash.

Now, Kenas is hoping the sequel is as thrilling as the original.

Back in 2008, Kenas fielded a tremendously young varsity lineup of four sophomores and a junior. That group grew up spectacularly well, won a WIAA Division 1 state title in 2009 and finished third in 2010.

Kenas went back to a youth-filled lineup in 2011 that included four sophomores. And now that group has matured and seems poised for a grand sendoff.

Middleton begins its season Friday at the Madison Edgewood Invite at Yahara Hills. And the Cardinals will do so with great expectations.

Middleton finished in sixth place at last year’s state tournament. And with its Fab Five all returning, the Cardinals could be poised for another sensational season.

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Ten reasons to get excited about Middleton football

Submitted by MTT News Desk on Sun, 08/11/2013 - 11:49

Middleton’s football team went a highly unsatisfying 5-4 a year ago.

Although the Cardinals reached the postseason for a 17th straight year — and made it a perfect nine-for-nine under head coach Tim Simon — no one was thrilled with the year.

Middleton dropped four of its final five games, and was routed by Sussex Hamilton, 44-9, in the first round of the playoffs.

As the 2013 campaign dawned last week, there were many reasons to believe Middleton is in for a huge turnaround this fall.

“We can’t wait to get going,” Simon said. “Everyone around here has been so excited for a long time.”

The Cardinals open their new season Aug. 23 when they host Madison Memorial. Here are 10 reasons to believe Middleton can make a run at its first Big Eight title since 2010.

 

1. Motivation

Middleton is used to winning — or at least challenging — for conference titles.

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Week 32

 

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Ald. West Introduces Substitute Resolution On Civic Uses In Middleton Hills

Submitted by MTT News Desk on Wed, 08/07/2013 - 10:27

The Middleton Common Council on Tuesday night approved a resolution reaffirming deed restrictions on civic lots in the Middleton Hills neighborhood, but it wasn’t the resolution detailed in last week’s newspaper. The new resolution was authored by council president Susan West and it differed from the one authored by ald. Hans Hilbert and former common council member Andy Lewis, which was included in the meeting’s agenda.

West’s resolution includes updated assessments of acres designated for civic land use, an indication that the Middleton Hills Neighborhood Association is now comprised solely of Middleton Hills residents, and other language about encouraging discussion surrounding appropriate civic uses for lots in question.

The city received a petition including more than 350 signatures in favor of deed restrictions, but a letter from Alan Hembel, Corporate Secretary for Middleton Hills, Inc., called the resolution “unnecessary.”

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