Final Testing Shows Mold Cleared At Kromrey

Submitted by Adam Malecek on Thursday, September 9th, 6:49 pm

School officials said the mold problem at Kromrey Middle School has been cleaned up and the school will open on Friday.

The Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District said Thursday that the remaining two rooms at the school have been cleared after additional cleaning and testing.

The district said that the final air quality tests indicate that all of Kromrey Middle School is within the acceptable range and safe for students and staff. The two rooms, Room 150 and the kitchen, with higher mold count levels have come back with a mold spore count of zero, school officials said Thursday evening.

School officials said Room 150 will be ready for students Friday and no moves to another classroom will be necessary. Officials said the kitchen will need a day to organize and restock with food so the school is still planning to serve sack lunches on Friday.

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Take A Break At Greenway Station

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor

Thursday, September 9th, 2010, 11:35am

Dane County's businesses are encouraged to take a break on Friday, Sept. 17 from 9 to 11 a.m. and join Greenway Station for the largest coffee break Middleton has ever seen.

The event is designed to offer a place for local businesses to network together while enjoying a complimentary cup of coffee from Starbucks.

The 7th annual Middleton's Largest Coffee Break, sponsored by State Bank of Cross Plains, will be held rain or shine in a tent located in the parking area near Starbucks.

The first 100 event attendees will receive a free gift bag filled with coupons and special offers courtesy of Greenway Station. In addition to complimentary coffee, there will be free bakery treats.

The event will also include live entertainment by local guitar and bass musicians Ken Wheaton and Tom McCarty, as well as chances to win Greenway Station gift cards, office lunch parties and other great prizes.

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Kromrey Middle School Set To Open Friday; Meeting Held For Parents

Submitted by Adam Malecek on Wednesday, September 8th, 10:38 pm

School officials said the mold problem at Kromrey Middle School has been cleaned up and the school will open on Friday.

Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District Superintendent Don Johnson said all but one classroom has passed air quality tests and the mold counts inside the school are below outdoor levels.

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Middleton's Lakeview Park To Host Pagan Pride Day

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010, 3:29pm

The 13th annual Madison Area Pagan Pride Day and parade being held this year on Saturday, Sept. 11. This will be at Lakeview Park in Middleton from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The mission of the Pagan Pride Project is to foster pride in Pagan identity through education, activism, charity and community to the general public.

The event is free and family friendly. There will be vendors, entertainment, planned children's activities, a bouncy house for the kids, workshops and rituals, food will be available for purchase throughout the event.

Officials said that this year's charities will be SecondHarvest Foodbank and Angel's Wish Animal Shelter.

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Kromrey Mold Problem Meeting Set For Wednesday

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010, 10:26am

A meeting for Kromrey Middle School parents will be held this week to discuss the school's mold problem.

The meeting is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Middleton High School Performing Arts Center.

Kromrey Middle School will remain closed this week as cleanup efforts continue after mold was found inside the building.

School officials said they plan to reopen the school on Sept. 10.

Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District Superintendent Don Johnson said that concerns about the mold's potential harmful effects prompted them to close the school last Tuesday. He said the mold isn't toxic, but is an allergen and can cause problems for students or staff with respiratory issues.

The mold cleanup at Kromrey Middle School has been estimated at about $20,000, WISC-TV reported.

Meanwhile, Oriole Lane Elementary School in Mequon closed Tuesday after school officials found mold under some benches, in the hallways and in at least one classroom.

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Middleton Police Department To Hold Golf Fundraiser

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor

Saturday, September 4th, 2010, 4:36pm

The Middleton Police Department is holding a charity golf outing Sunday, Sept. 12 on the Par 3 course at Pleasant View Golf Course from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The money raised will support all of the community awareness programs which include, "Shop with a Cop", Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT), National Night Out, VIPS, Citizens’ Academy and more.

There will also be plenty for the family to do if they are not golfing. There will be kid’s activities on the putting green, bucket raffle for themed baskets and a grand prize raffle.

Spots are still open for golf so sign up now.

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Local Author To Speak At Oompa Toys Event

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor

Saturday, September 4th, 2010, 3:34pm

A Middleton toy store will host a local author for a story time and book signing event on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Ellie Schatz will be at Oompa Toys on Cayuga Court for the readings which will start at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. There will be crafts and face painting for the kids in between the readings.

Schatz will read "Grandma Says It's Good to be Smart" in honor of Grandparents Day.

The event is free to the pubic.

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