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October 2023

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Dennis R. “Gus” Kerl

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Dennis Robert Kerl, a devoted husband, loving father, and Navy veteran, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Sept. 28, 2023, at the age of 77. 

Dennis was born on Dec. 13, 1945, in Mazomanie, WI. Upon graduation from Wisconsin Heights High School, he attended barbering school and enlisted in the Navy. He spent his early years working in his barbershop and then the Wisconsin prison system from which he retired. He was an avid member of the Wisconsin River Sportsman Club for many years. 

Dennis married his high school sweetheart, Alice Kahl, on Nov. 18, 1967. Together they built a life filled with love and laughter. He was devoted to their three children and ten grandchildren, Tonya (Jim) Tubbs and their children Colton, Jacob, Abby, Emma, and Joshua; Tammy (Mark) Sander, and their children Natalie, Nicole, and Zach; and Tim (Jean Pertzborn), and their children Garrett and Alaina.

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Town Denies Dog Kennel Request for Third Time

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TOWN OF MIDDLETON–The third time wasn’t a charm for a family that wants to convert their horse stabling business to a kennel for 100 dogs.

The Town of Middleton Board voted 4-1 Monday to deny a conditional-use permit to Dan and Marlene La Fleur, of 3440 Meadow Rd. It was the third denial the couple received from the board since May.

The La Fleur’s 15-acre property has operated as a “world-class” horse training and boarding facility since 2001 and is largely undeveloped on three sides, said their attorney, Andrew Weininger.

Since the board’s last denial, the La Fleurs eliminated outdoor dog runs from their proposal and will keep the dogs inside a 20,000-square-foot former horse barn.

A recently commissioned sound study concluded that a recording of dogs barking at a 116-decibel level inside the barn couldn’t be heard above the ambient noise at the edge of the property, according to Justin Bowers, an audio consultant.

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Plan Commission Approves Recommended Changes to Comprehensive Plan Amendment

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MIDDLETON–The City of Middleton Plan Commission approved changes recommended by other city committees to the proposed second amendment to the city’s comprehensive plan. The plan commission did not take action on a change affecting the land designation at 2159 Allen Blvd. 

The proposed second amendment would be the first full revision to the comprehensive plan since it was adopted in 2021. The revision fulfills the intent to annually review and update the plan as a living document.

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Grand Opening Held for MHS Stadium

Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/06/2023 - 13:01

MIDDLETON–The Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District (MCPASD) celebrated the official opening of its new stadium and sports complex, the Borden Athletic Complex. 

Superintendent Dana Monogue thanked the donors, board members, and staff that helped make the project possible. Mike Borden spoke about the legacy of his father for whom the stadium is dedicated.

The total cost for the entire project is $13 million. The Borden family donated $6.7 million, and the district allocated $2 million to cover the cost of improvements to the bathroom facilities including making them ADA compliant. Private fundraising continues to cover the remaining costs. The MCPASD Education Foundation is handling all fundraising.

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County Executive Introduces 2024 Budget

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DANE COUNTY–Dane County Executive Joe Parisi highlighted the importance of continuously bolstering the county’s safety net as he unveiled his 2024 county budget on Monday. Parisi introduced his budget at the Badger Prairie Needs Network in Verona, a partnership between the County and a highly successful non-profit organization that helps feed hundreds of people each month while assisting with life basics like job training and other services in support of the most vulnerable in our community.

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MHS golfers headed back to state

Submitted by MTT News on Thu, 10/05/2023 - 13:11

WINDSOR — Recent history suggests otherwise, but Vivian Cressman knows better.

Cressman, a senior on Middleton’s girls golf team, understands how hard it is to make it to the final two days of the season.

“Getting to state is never a given. It takes work,” she said following Monday’s WIAA Division 1 DeForest Sectional held at Lake Windsor Country Club. “I knew this was going to be a really competitive sectional, so I knew the team had to play well.”

And?

“And, we did that today which is great,” Cressman said.

The Cardinals did, indeed, pass the test.

Waunakee won the sectional, edging the Cardinals for the title, 312-315. But on a sun-soaked, summer-like early fall afternoon, Middleton’s score was good enough to advance, as the top two teams and top three individuals from non-qualifying teams earned trips to state.

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Football Cards clinch playoff berth

Submitted by MTT News on Thu, 10/05/2023 - 13:09

Benjamin Franklin famously said that there are only two things that are certain in life — death and taxes.

Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the United States, never witnessed Middleton football.

Much like death and taxes, Middleton qualifying for the playoffs has become a virtual certainty.

The Cardinals toppled Janesville Parker, 35-21, last Friday and earned a trip to the postseason for the 28th straight year. Middleton and Hartland Arrowhead are tied for the state’s longest playoff streak among Division 1 schools.

“It’s definitely a source of pride for the program,” said Middleton co-interim coach Tim Simon. “A streak like that is really impressive.”

Middleton improved to 6-1 overall and 4-1 in the Big Eight Conference. Parker fell to 4-3, 2-3.

The Cardinals now finish the season by hosting Madison West (2-3, 2-5) Friday at 7 p.m. and are at Madison East (1-4, 1-6) on Oct. 12.

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Soccer Cardinals gun for No. 1 seed

Submitted by MTT News on Thu, 10/05/2023 - 13:06

Sometimes the best-intentioned plans go astray.

Middleton boys soccer coach Kevin Pauls scheduled a pair of non-conference games for last week to help prepare the Cardinals for their upcoming seeding meeting and postseason play.

But after the WIAA released its sectional brackets, matches against Kettle Moraine and Lake Geneva Badger lost their luster.

So when the seeding meeting takes place on Sunday, Middleton’s 4-0 victories over both the Lasers and Badgers, respectively, won’t have as large an impact on a potential No. 1 seed as Pauls hoped.

However, Pauls still welcomed the competition.

“Both games were good non-conference games that should both be helpful in our quest for the No. 1 seed,” he said. 

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Kratochwill Invite a major success

Submitted by MTT News on Thu, 10/05/2023 - 13:01

Brian Finnel is a modest fellow.

Middleton’s boys cross country coach doesn’t want credit or the spotlight.

But the Evan Kratochwill Memorial Invitational — which was started in 2022 by Finnel — continues to be a remarkable success. The event which honors Kratochwill — a former MHS runner who passed away from a double vehicle crash in the Town of Middleton on Oct. 2, 2021 — was a huge hit again last Saturday.

“Brian Finnel really had an incredible vision for this meet and a way to honor Evan and the Kratochwill family,” Middleton’s girls co-coach Kelly Julian said. “He has put so much work into making this meet about the Cross Plains community, the spirit of the sport and a beautiful way to celebrate a young man who means so much to this program. We're really lucky to have him at the lead for so many reasons.”

Making things even better was Finnel’s team shined at its own invite.

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