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School Board Hears Youth Center Update
BY CAMERON BREN
Times-Tribune
MIDDLETON–The Middle-
ton Youth Center has grown
every year since it was restarted
in 2014 with some days as many
as 60 kids dropping in for after
school activities. City of Mid-
dleton assistant director for
recreation Rebecca Price and
Middleton Youth Center Direc-
tor Gabrielle Hinahara shared
the latest data and programming
information with the board of
education on May 21.
“We have had a great year
and the youth center is just one
of the ways that we partner and
we are really excited and we
hope that you keep supporting.”
Price said.
Average participation started
with 16 students in 2014,
jumped to 29 in 2015, 30 in
2016, 39 in 2017 and ended
2018 with 45 students per day
on average. Hinahara noted the
program is drop in and atten-
dance does fluctuate day-to-day.
She said while some students
drop in a couple days a week,
there is a core group who are
there almost every day. She said
48 students on average attend
the youth center three days or
more each week.
Demographics for students
who attended 30 or more days
are 66 percent students of color
and 54 percent of those who
choose to report family income,
reported low income.
She included there are also
several students regularly at-
tending with individual edu-
cation plans (IEPs) or special
needs. She noted there are no
staff trained in special educa-
tion, but it is always something
they are trying to learn more
about.
Hinahara said the broader
focus in the programming is
building relationships between
students and staff.
“We do a lot of social emo-
tional learning through con-
versations, engaging students
in behavior management,” she
said. “We don’t do a lot of for-
mal restorative justice, but that
is the mindset we have while
working with kids. We do a lot
of one-on-one discussions and
group mediations.”
While conflict resolution
training is at the heart what
goes on at the youth center, it is
also one of the hardest things to
measure.
“The impacts of this may
come out 10 years from now
on how these kids are handling
conflict someday down the
line,” she added.
The center also provides ac-
ademic support with tutoring
from an AmeriCorp member
and high school volunteers.
The center is open about 180
days during the school year and
offers two to three enrichment
activities and a snack. Hinahara
says a sports activity is offered
almost every day for high en-
ergy kids.
The summer program is eight
weeks long Monday through
Thursday 1:30-5:30 p.m. This
year the center is partnering
with the school district to pro-
vide a bus route and free lunch
during the summer. The high
school serves the lunch from
11:15 a.m-1:15 p.m. During that
time youth center and city recre-
ational staff provide enrichment
activities in Fireman’s Park.
Hinahara said the center is
made up of all part-time staff,
including her 30 hours a week.
There is an assistant director
with 25 hours a week and the
two AmeriCorp volunteers, one
which works 33 hours a week
throughout the school year and
the other works just during the
summer hours. This year a part-
time staff member was added,
who works eight to 10 hours a
week to maintain a suitable stu-
dent to staff ratio.
About half of the youth cen-
ter’s funding comes from the
City of Middleton. Dane County
provides just under $9,000
annually and the district has
provided $18,500 each year as
well as the space at Clark Street
Community School which is
free of charge. The AmeriCorps
PASS program provides 1,700
hours of service, which includes
tutoring for up to five students
reading below grade level. An-
other AmeriCorp volunteer was
secured last year for the center’s
summer programing.
Hinahara said something
new they are trying is assigning
youth center staff to particular
students to check-in with them
and see how things are going in
Michelle Phillips-Times Tribune
and out of school. School board
president Bob Green asked
if that information was being
communicated to the students’
teachers. Hinahara said it was
but it is primarily her doing it
alone making it not as effective
as it could be.
Board member Anne Bauer
asked if any other areas were
being considered for adding a
bus stop to give more kids an
opportunity to use the youth
center.
Price said there is an ongo-
ing discussion about extending
the bus route to more areas in-
cluding Cross Plains. Superin-
tendent George Mavroulis said
there would be budget consider-
ations coming to the board soon
to create a larger service area.
Hinahara noted the youth center
does not currently have the staff
resources to serve many more
students.
Green commended Price and
Hinahara for the work they have
been doing.
“What you’re been doing is
kind of an extension of what we
have been doing in our schools
but outside the school hours, but
you are able to reach the kids on
a more personal level and a little
more relaxed way than we are
able to do,” Green said. “I think
you also create a little more
feeling of trust and give them a
refuge and safe place.”
Green asked if there was any-
thing the board should know as
the district moves toward a ref-
erendum for facility expansion.
Price said it with the growth
rate it would be really helpful to
get more space. Hinahara said
more gym space would always
be helpful. Mavroulis said pro-
viding more space for the youth
center is definitely a priority and
will be considered as expansion
plans move forward.
City Planning
University Paving
Project, Addition
of Left Turn Lane
BY MICHELLE PHILLIPS
Times-Tribune
MIDDLETON–The City of Middleton has plans to repave a sec-
tion of University Avenue along with installing a left turn lane at
the intersection of University and Parmenter. Part of the project
would be a joint effort between the city and Dane County, with
hope for a fall 2019 completion date.
The biggest part of the project will be the left turn lane, which is
needed to cut down on accidents at the busy intersection, according
to planners. There were 55 accidents from January 3, 2014-October
10, 2016. The Department of Transportation has a threshold of 1.5
accidents for one million cars, and University and Parmenter is at
2.
“That is just actual accidents. That doesn’t include near misses.”
said Shawn Stauske, Middleton City Engineer and Director of Pub-
lic Works.
Stauske added that the intersection has been exceeding the crash
rate since at least the year 2000.
City Administrator Mike Davis said there are about 25,000 trips
made each day on University. “It’s the nature of being a business
center,” he said. “We have about 20,000 people coming in and
10,000 people going out each day for work.”
Davis said the city has not yet acquired the land needed to put
in the turn lane. The land where the former PDQ was located in
necessary for the plan to go through, and the owner has not ac-
cepted the city’s offer on the property. The eminent domain process
has been started which Davis said is standard in the event the city
cannot reach an agreement with the property owner. In that case
the issue would go to court and the court would decide the value
of the property.
“We try to avoid eminent domain if at all possible, and usually
we are able to negotiate with the property owner,” Davis explained.
All of that traffic down University Avenue has made it necessary
to repave a section from Park to Cayuga. This will be done during
the intersection improvement. The resurfacing cost will be split
50/50 with the county. “The county will self-perform a lot of the
work, and that will save us a lot of time,” Stauske said.
The work will be done in segments, a couple of blocks at a time.
Stauske said the intersection will probably be saved for last.
The project is expected to cost about $2 million plus the cost of
the land. Davis said he hopes crews can begin this winter, with the
goal of having the street open for the Good Neighbor Festival in
August 2019.
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Children’s Museum Receives Donation for Exhibit, Celebrates First Year
BY MICHELLE PHILLIPS
Times-Tribune
BLACK EARTH–The Black
Earth Children’s Museum was
built with area donations and area
hands. A recent donation by Cross
Plains businessman Mike Endres,
owner of Endres Insurance, will
be used to create a new exhibit for
the museum, which celebrates its
first anniversary in June.
After visiting the museum with
his family, Endres immediately
felt the desire to support the orga-
nization. Endres Insurance Agen-
cy’s $1,500 donation will allow
the museum to open a brand-new
exhibit that will promote com-
munication between children and
families as they interact with ab-
stract art to explore emotions at an
age-appropriate level.
Karen Carlock, executive di-
rector of the museum, said she is
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grateful for the donation, and the
opportunity to add a new exhibit
to the building. She said that when
the museum was built, it was done
through the donations, labor and
ideas of those in Black Earth and
surrounding communities.
“It so cool when someone
reaches out to donate. The contin-
ued generosity says that the com-
munity really believes in what
we’re doing,” Carlock said, and
added that she is excited to add
the emotions exhibit. “The idea is
really to get kids talking about the
emotions they feel.”
She said she started by getting
ideas and input from people in
the area, then chose from the list.
Next, they had to come up with
sponsors, and finally implement
the ideas. All while keeping in
mind the spirit of the Driftless
Area. Exhibits include a fishing
area, a treehouse and a wetland.
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There is also a restaurant/market,
a communication station for kids
with special needs and a night sky
exhibit.
Donations came from corpora-
tions and individuals. People gave
money, in-kind donations and
time. Murals were painted by a
local artist, area carpenters helped
with building projects and there
is even a local, hollowed out tree
that came from a property near the
museum.
Carlock and her husband
Aaron had taken their family to a
children’s museum in Marquette,
MI when they got the idea to open
one in Black Earth. They owned
the building at 1131 Mills Street
that was once home to Patrons
Mercantile Co-op, the first co-op
in the United States. “We owned
the building and wanted to do
something with it that would
give back to the community,” ex-
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bring back this building.”
The museum has been a hit in
the area, and 15,000 people have
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visited since it opened its doors
in June 2017. Carlock said they
expect the newness to wear off
a bit. “Like most museums we
expect to see a decline in visitors
and we planned for that, so we
keep our budget very, very low.
We want to be able to sustain our-
selves with current funding,” she
explained.
On June 11, the Black Earth
Children’s Museum with have
their first anniversary and fund-
raising party from 4-7 p.m.
Events include Zoozort, who will
provide animals to interact with
kids, Mark Hayward, world yo-yo
champion and a member of the
world juggling team and Lannaya
Drum & Dance Ensemble. There
will be arts & crafts, tie-dying,
and face painting. Food will be
catered by Rookies.
The celebration is limited to
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Great Summer Read Geiger Wins Midwest Book Award

SAINT PAUL, MN–Matt Geiger’s debut book,
“The Geiger Counter: Raised by Wolves & Other

Planned for this Weekend Stories” won best Autobiography/Memoir at the

28th Annual Midwest Book Awards Gala at Lu-
ther Seminary in Saint Paul, MN on the evening
MIDDLETON–Common Ground in Middle- and authors will share their expertise in mul-
of May 12. The book, published in 2017 by Hen-
ton with be home to the Great Summer Read tiple areas of writing, editing and publishing.
schelHAUS, was previously named as a Finalist in
on June 2. The event features 16 authors, and Authors will also read from their books, which
both the Next Generation Indie Book Awards and
includes author panels, Q&A session and books can be purchased the day of the event.
the Best Book Awards.
from the authors that can be signed that day. The Great Summer read is scheduled for
“I got to the event, it was in Saint Paul, and
There are two-hour panel sessions with au- 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and is free and open to all. No
when I looked around at the other books I was
thors from a variety of genres, each with four or registration is required for the event. For more
disappointed when I saw how good they were. So
five authors. The panels take place on the stage information visit, https://commongroundmid-
when they called my name, I was ecstatic to win an
in the main dining room. dleton.blog/
award for my writing,” Geiger said.
A series of workshops will also be available,
He added that he felt the win was validation as
both an artist and a human being because all of the
stories in the book are personal. The book’s genre
Author Apperances is humorous narrative non-fiction, and versions of
the stories have appeared in Geiger’s newspaper
The Great Summer read will feature four sessions of author appearances throughout the day. column, the Geiger Counter, which appears in the Middleton Times-Tribune, the Mt. Horeb Mail, and the Star
Each session will have a group of 4-5 authors, with the option to purchase and get books News.
signed on the main dining room stage at Common Ground. Michael Tidemann (Writers and Writing) said the collection of stories “raises humor to a new level.” The
Capital Times said it “radiates humor and insight.” The Midwest Book Review called it “an anthology of short
Session 1: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
stories showcasing an author with an impressive flair for originality and deftly crafted storytelling ... very highly
Rebecca Williams Spindler author of middle grade young adult series recommended.”
M.J. Williams co-authors of the “On the Road” Mystery series Geiger has completed his second book, but it has not yet been published. It will have a similar format, but the
Lucy Sanna author of the novel “The Cherry Harvest” & a romance series stories were feature on public radio, published in literary journals, and some are unpublished.
Cris Eastin author of “Fifty Days to Sunrise” & “Love Inherited” Since I was about five years old I want to write books,” Geiger said.
He said he wanted to thank everyone who made the book possible, his wife, daughter, publisher and everyone
Session 2: 12-2 p.m.
who encouraged him along the way.
Julia Hoffman author of “Enemy Within” Geiger is also the winner of numerous journalism awards. His work has appeared in The Sunlight Press, Jour-
RJ McKnight author of the memoir “After All We’ve Been Through” nal From the Heartland, Northerly, and on Public Radio’s Wisconsin Life. Find out more at geigerbooks.com.

Auditions Set for Youth Play

Andrew Ravenscroft co-wrote the libretto for the opera “The Queen of the Night” with poet
Amy Quan Barry
Doris Green author of “Elsie’s Story: Chasing a Family Mystery” & other non-fiction books
EMMETT–The Emmett azons, two young couples, the Fair is being held).
Session 3: 2-4 p.m. Community Playhouse (ECP) king and queen of the fairies and The play will be presented to
Christine Keleny author of a middle grade series & publisher at CKBooks Publishing youth production is set for Au- their court, as well as a band of the public during the week of
Rex Owens author of “Murphy’s Troubles” & other novels gust 16-19, and planning is Athenian workers who, despite August 13, with opening night
Nick Chiarkas author of the award-winning fiction novel “Weepers” already well underway. Pam their complete lack of theatrical August 16. The last production
Walker (director) and Payton knowledge or skill, put on a play will be August 19.
Kate Warpeha co-author of the novel “I Was a Teen Ghoul” Mitchell (assistant director) are for the marriage of the Duke of More information is available
Session 4: 4-6 p.m. producing ECP’s first Shake- Athens. Add Robin (also known on our Facebook group page
Blair Hull author of mystery novel “St. Mary’s Private Dancer” spearean presentation, a modern as Puck), a mischievous fairy and on our website, www.em-
Wes Manka author of “Your Best Defense: Smart Strategies for Staying Safe” language version of “A Mid- or magician who puts magical mettcommunityplayhouse.org.
summer Night’s Dream.” spells on several people, and
Matt Geiger author of award-winning “The Geiger Counter: Raised By Wolves & Other
In addition, young people all kinds of comical mayhem
Stories” in Emmett, students in Mid- ensues!
Dave Watson author of “Walkabout Undone: A Memoir” dleton, Eagle, Star and New Audition dates and times have
Anne Keller author of “Empty Chairs” Plymouth are also encouraged been set for June 5, from 7-9
to try out for parts. The cast is p.m. and June 9, from 2-4 p.m.
large, requiring 21 actors and Auditions will be held at the
actresses. The casting empha- Gem County Recreation District
sis will be young people who building, 107 E. Main, in Em-
Workshops will be entering seventh grade
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mett. Arrangements are being
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younger people are welcome for held at the Gem County Fair-
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MICHELLE’S
festation on his plants. When
I told him that I could help
him he replied, “I’ll wait for a
Opinion
system and the home. They pay Rights Amendment passed. We against them. Here’s a tip, just
more for goods and services, need to fight for equal wages, an because women and minorities
are more likely to be ripped off. end to violence against women have rights, does not mean it is

Musings
BY MICHELLE PHILLIPS
man, who readily slapped the
Sexism temporary plate on the back.
I was just 13 years old when I When we returned to the lot
first took notice of sex discrim- he sat down with my mom to
ination by seeing it firsthand. I discuss payment. He told her
am sure it was going on around and her sister that they would
me all the time, but this was the need their husbands’ signatures
first time I actually took note. if they were to purchase the
My stepfather was in Lon- yellow car with black interior,
don, England being discharged which lovingly became known
from the Navy, and my mother as the bumblebee.
was in Michigan trying to find a I was flabbergasted.
place to live, get a job and buy As a girl coming of age, as
a car. She had achieved the first a girl who had been told she
two and was going for the car could do anything, I came to
with the intent of purchasing a the realization that, apparently,
man.”
I said, “Suit yourself, Jim
will be with you in a moment.”
The man waited for a few
minutes and was becoming im-
patient. Finally, when Jim was
done he walked up to the man
and asked how he could help
him. He told him about his
aphid problem, and Jim, who
had heard my earlier conversa-
tion said, “Oh, you need insec-
ticide, Michelle is our expert in
the lawn chemical department.”
The man shouted an exple-
tive at him and stormed out the
door.
These are just two examples
of sexism that I encountered
early in my life that have stuck
with me. I shall not continue on
with the others because they are
too numerous to list.
Why am I telling you this,
They also face sexual harass-
ment and assault at alarming
rates. Far fewer women than
men hold public office or head
up companies and boards.
The Women’s Movement,
for all it achieved fell short.
An amendment to the constitu-
tion giving women equal rights
failed by four state votes, and
now, more than 40 years later,
only 24 states have amend-
ments to their state constitu-
tions. Less than half.
Women in my generation
had many more opportunities
than our mothers and grand-
mothers because these women
stood up for their rights. I could
go to college, get a credit card,
buy a car or a house, adopt a
child on my own and a list of
other things women could not
do before the Women’s Move-
and equality in our own homes.
We need equal representation
in the workplace and govern-
ment. This brings me to the
reason I wrote about this partic-
ular topic: Mayor Gurdip Brar’s
committee appointments.
Brar said they were chosen in
an effort to give a little more of
a voice to women in the com-
munity. His argument was that
half the citizens of Middleton
are women and that there were
plenty of qualified women to
serve in these positions. He is
right. Women need a voice at
the table. If it steps on the toes
of a few men who have expe-
rienced privilege their whole
lives, so be it.
I do find it ironic that some
even went so far as to complain
that Brar was discriminating
diminishing the rights of white
men. I know that after running
everything since the beginning
of time, it must be hard to let go
of some of that power.
Honestly, if men could em-
brace equality, and truly see
what women have to contrib-
ute, the world would be a better
place. We need more men who
view women as equals. Who
see women as intellectuals, crit-
ical thinkers, problem solvers
and those that deserve a seat at
the table. Men who think they
should clean, cook and take
care of kids because they are
part of a family, and those who
support and vote for female po-
litical candidates.
For now, though, we still
have a lot of work to do.

1980 Ford Pinto from the local
Ford dealership in Jackson.
My mom and I went in with
my aunt, who had come along
in case the need arose for a
co-signer on the loan. All was
going a planned, we piled into
the hatchback with the sales-
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I could not buy a car by myself.
My mind was racing. What else
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my but out of my grasp?
A few years later, I was
working at a garden center and
an old man came in and wanted
something to treat an insect in-
Letters
you ask? ment.
I’m telling you this because So, I am lucky that these
incidents of sexism still exist in women paved the way for me.
our culture today. Years after I know that I am lucky. I think
the Women’s Movement in the there is still work to be done. I
1970s women still face discrim- think women of my generation
ination, lower wages, inequality and millennial women need Praise for Planning Committee
in the workplace, educational to stand up and get the Equal
To the Editor:
Every morning I walk my seven-year-old daughter to the bus stop
a half-block from my home and wave goodbye as she heads off to
her first-grade studies at Sunset Ridge Elementary. Up until recently, I
never gave much thought to all of the work behind the scenes that takes
place in order to deliver to her an outstanding education.
All that changed when I was asked to join the MCPASD’s Facilities
Do yyou
ou know
know...
... Planning Committee, a group of 17 Middleton and Cross Plains citi-
zens tasked with investigating the future of the district. Over the last 20
What the
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y’re postin
posting?
g? months, my eyes were opened wide to the many remarkable individu-
Check comments and images for personal als, processes, and systems needed to maintain a top school system.
information, like phone numbers
errs and addresses, As an example, one major “aha moment” was learning why my
daughter will eventually attend Glacier Creek Middle School even
le
egal content
as well as inappropriate and illegal
though Kromrey is geographically closer. The answer is found in the
such as hateful or threatening speech and
careful balance between welcoming the growth in our community
nudity. Delete anything you think
in
nk is too while simultaneously ensuring each child receives an equitable edu-
much information. cational experience. With 63 neighborhoods, the district lines are care-
fully drawn to achieve that balance. As more families continue to move
How
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access
cess social m
media?
edia? into the district, maintaining that equity will be even more critical in the
Mobile devices, like cell phones
ess and tablets, future.
let children access social mediaia apps away The biggest takeaway from my time on the Facilities Planning Com-
from adult supervision. Children
en may post mittee was that it is no accident that MCPASD is consistently ranked as
content and even share their locations
ocations. one of the best school districts in Wisconsin. Staff members, teachers,
Review app settings to help them
heem keep and parents work hard every single day to build a bright future for all
information – like their location
n – private.
private of our children. And a community supportive of those efforts is needed
now more than ever.
Who the
they’re
y’re ttalking
alking tto?
o? In a few months the school board will make a proposal on the future
Yoour child’s online contact listss and followers of the district’s buildings based largely on the analysis of the Facilities
Planning Committee. I am excited to learn the school board’s ultimate
may include people you don’t know,k or even
recommendation as it was truly an honor to play a small role in that
people your child only knows online.
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work.
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Stamp Out Hunger Brings OBITUARY

in 9,300 Pounds of Food
MIDDLETON–Dave Springman, a second-generation Middle-
ton postal carrier, wasn’t going to let retirement stop him from
making a difference in his community during the annual Stamp
Out Hunger Food Drive held on May 12 of this year. Started in
1955 by the National Association of Letter Carriers, this event has
provided food for families in communities across the country for
over 60 years.
As a long-time postal carrier, Springman has also been part
of this program for many years. This year, he decided he wanted
to carry on the tradition even though he has retired. Springman
made a trip to Aldi, buying bulk canned chicken, ham, cereal and
other items from Middleton Outreach Ministry’s (MOM) Top 10
list. Then he brought the food MOM, indicating that his donation
should be included as part of the Stamp Out Hunger Drive.
Of course, Springman wasn’t alone in his efforts to help families
in our community during the drive. In fact, this year the Middleton
postal carriers collected over 9,300 pounds of non-perishable food
items for MOM. Postal carriers in over 10,000 other communi-
ties also collected food for those in need, making this the largest
one-day drive in America. “Each year, postal workers get to share
with their ‘family’–their customers–the importance of supporting
MOM. Citizens trust postal workers and trust they are safe people
within our community as are the police and fire rescue,” said Mid-
dleton Postal Supervisor Tanya Sebert.
When the postal carriers arrived with their many bags filled with
food, MOM volunteers Mark Schmidt, Laurie Baker, Gary Schmul
and Bill Hartman were ready to meet them. Youth from Madison
Memorial and Middleton National Charity League helped check
for expired foods and sort donations. Throughout the week, many
volunteers joined in, enabling all the food to be quickly put on the
shelves at MOM, available for people in our community who need
it most.
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Retired postal worker Dave Springman helped with the Stamp
Out Hunger Food Drive sponsored by the United States Post
Office around the country on May 12. The drive brought in
9,300 pounds of food in Middleton, and is the largest one-day
food drive in the US.
Mary Phyllis Uminski
MIDDLETON–Mary Phyllis Uminski, age 96, passed away on
May 26, 2018 at Agrace HospiceCare surrounded by her family.
She was born on May 10, 1922 in Benton, WI, the daughter of
William and Lottie (Raine)
Uren. She married Boleslaw
“Bill” Uminski March 2, 1945
in Trenton, New Jersey.
Phyllis grew up on a farm in
Fennimore. Her father inspired
her to be a teacher, so she went
to college at UW-Platteville.
She began her teaching career
in rural schools during World
War II. She would go on to re-
ceive her B.S. degree in 1966.
In her leisure time, Phyllis enjoyed her flower gardening, reading,
knitting and crocheting. Phyllis and Bill would travel extensively
in Europe including the Eastern Block countries, except Russia.
She had also been to Iceland, Mexico, Canada, Australia, New Zea-
land and all 50 states. Her favorite trip was sailing in the Virgin
Islands in 1996.
She is survived by her children, Cynthia (Bob) Polan, Dan
(Becky Schollian) Uminski, and Deb (David) Weber; 10 grand-
children, Jennifer, Jessica, Joe, Joanie, Bryan, Jeff, Brooke, Billy,
Julie, and Katie; 14 great grandchildren, Kaden, Landen, Jase,
Finn, Evie Sue, Hattie Sue, Olivia, Avery, Graysen, Jolan, Kaelyn,
Andrew, Brylie, and Reese. She is also survived by her brother,
Dale Uren; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bill,
brothers Douglas and Donald Uren; sister, Jane Schweitzer; daugh-
ter, Wendy Harris; grandchild, Rachel Burkhalter; and daughter-in-
law Susan Uminski.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on May 30, 2018 at Mid-
dleton Community Church, 645 Schewe Road, Middleton. Visita-
tion was from 10 a.m. until the time of service at church. Family

Middleton Optimist Club Awards Grant and friends were invited to a meal immediately following the ser-
vices. She was be laid to rest next to her husband at the Prairie
Cemetery in Fennimore.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made out SMILES, Agrace
HospiceCare, MOM Middleton Outreach Ministries, and Camp
Balsams.
The family would like to thank Agrace HospiceCare, UW Emer-
gency Doctor and Staff, MOM, Comfort Keepers and especially
her neighbors and Brian and Lois Strassburg.
Please share your memories at www.cressfuneralservice.com.

The Middleton Optimist

Club provided a grant in the Groups 25-1000
amount of $250 to the Mid-
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MADISON–Dane County ison bationary period. they occur. Applications can be place metal inside fence.
Sheriff Dave Mahoney swore • Dhondup Tsering, 25, of Mad- The positions became avail- found online at www.danesher-
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Recipe
Place asparagus in a single
layer on a cookie sheet and
1 1/2 lb. asparagus, trimmed
1/2 c. water
Inmate Trapped in Cell
drizzle with oil. Melt 1 tablespoon of but- MADISON–An inmate in in approximately five minutes.

BOX
Cook 8-10 minutes, turning ler with the paprika and stir in the City-County Building Mitigation efforts to ad-
occasionally. breadcrumbs. Set aside. (CCB) portion of the Dane dress critical issues in the
Grind pepper over the Saute mushrooms in two ta- County Jail was trapped in CCB are underway. The goal
BY MICHELLE PHILLIPS cooked asparagus and serve blespoons of butter. Slowly stir her cell after the cell door of the project is to mitigate
with lime wedges. in milk. Cover and simmer until malfunctioned on May 29. life and health safety concerns
Serves 3-4. mixture is very hot.
Asparagus
At approximately 10 a.m., for those living, working and
Asparagus with Morel Sauce Stir in cheese until melted, deputies discovered the cell volunteering in the CCB jail.
1/8 tsp. paprika cover and keep warm. Steam door, located on the seventh This is yet another reminder
Finally, the winter is over, Roasted Asparagus Butter asparagus until tender-crisp, fl oor, would not open. For- of the importance of the Jail
and that means it’s time for my 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed 1/3 c. breadcrumbs about 5-6 minutes and arrange tunately, a company already Consolidation Project, which,
favorite vegetable, asparagus. 1 T. olive oil 1/2 c. morels, coarsely chopped on a platter. on site conducting mitigation when completed, will finally
Here are a few of my favorite 1 lime, cut into wedges 1/4 tsp. salt Pour sauce over the aspara- work in another area of the allow for the closing of the
recipes for the delicious, green Freshly ground pepper 1/2 c. milk gus and top with breadcrumbs. CCB was able to respond and CCB portion of the jail.
sprout, including Asparagus Preheat oven to 500º. 1/4 c. Swiss cheese, shredded Serves 4-6. free the inmate from her cell
Salad, which I made every year
for my local library’s salad lun-
cheon fundraiser. I am a foodie,
worked in many restaurants
and owned a café. I am often
called upon to judge cooking
contests and demonstrate cook-
ing techniques. I hope you will
enjoy the recipes featured every
week, and get a chance to try
them at home.
Asparagus Salad
2 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed
and cut into bite-sized pieces
1/4 c. toasted pine nuts
2 small shallots, thinly sliced
1 c. shredded Parmesan cheese
2 T. white wine vinegar
I T. honey
1 T. lemon juice
2 tsp. olive oil
1 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
Steam asparagus until ten-
der-crisp, about 5-6 minutes,
asparagus will turn bright
green. Rinse immediately with
cold water, drain and set aside
in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk to-
gether vinegar, lemon juice,
oil, honey and pepper. Add
shallots, pine nuts and cheese
to the asparagus and toss with
dressing. Chill.
Serves 8-10.
Ginger Asparagus
3/4 c. rice vinegar or cider vin-
egar
1 T. freshly ground ginger
2 T. sugar
1 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed
and tied with butcher’s twine
2 cloves garlic, pressed or
minced
2 T. sesame oil
3 T. sunflower oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soy sauce
Combine vinegar and ginger
in a small pan and cook until
reduced by half, about 10-15
minutes.
Place asparagus, upright, in
a saucepan filled halfway with
water Bring to a boil and cook
until just tender, 6-8 minutes.
Immediately rinse under cold
water, drain on paper towels
and remove string.
Combine garlic, oils, salt
and soy sauce in a small bowl.
Place asparagus on a large plat-
ter and drizzle with the oil mix-
ture. Cover and refrigerate for
about an hour.
A few minutes before serv-
ing, drizzle the vinegar mixture
over asparagus, cover and re-
frigerate until chilled.
Serves 4-5.

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Brain Games Jokes &

Stimulate your brain!
Fun for all ages!

Riddles
Q. Where do snowmen
keep their money?
A. In a snow bank.

Q. What do snowmen like

to do on the weekend?
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Q. What does Jack Frost like

best about school?
A. Snow and tell.

Q: What do elves do after

school?
A. Their gnome work!

Q. What do you get when

you cross a snowman
and a dog?
A. Frostbite.

Q. What do you sing at

a snowman’s birthday
party?
A. Freeze a jolly good
fellow!
Q. What do snowmen eat
for breakfast?
A. Frosted flakes!
Q. How many presents can
Santa fit in an empty
sack?
A. Only one, after that it’s
not empty any more!
Q. How does a sheep say
“Merry Christmas”?
A. “Fleece Navidad!”
Sudoku answer:
Here’s How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve
a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in
each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric
clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle.
Tiny Teddy Cars
Servings: 24/ Prep Time: 20 mins
Ingredients:
1/3 cup milk chocolate, melted
1 bag Milky Way bars (you will need 24)
1 box Tiny Teddy biscuits, honey flavour
1 bag Smarties (340g)
To Make:
Set out a tray or serving plate for the Teddies.
Sort the Smarties into colours and cut 12 Smarties in half with a sharp knife to use
for steering wheels (keep in mind steering wheel colours need to match with wheel
colours). Remove the wrappers from the Milky Way bars.
Cut 24 Tiny Teddies in half at the belly button using a sharp knife.
Place the melted chocolate into a resealable bag and snip a tiny corner off. Squeeze
out a few drops of chocolate to glue 4 Smarties ‘wheels’ on each car then place on the
serving tray. Place a few drops of chocolate on the top of each ‘car’ and sit the Teddies
on. Place a drop of chocolate on the ‘car’ in the front of each Teddy and glue on steer-
ing wheels. This recipe was created by Jennifer Cheung
for Kidspot, Australia’s best recipe finder. — http://www.kidspot.com.au/
PAGE 8 TIMES-TRIBUNE THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2018

CROSS PLAINS NEWS

Summer Events at the
Cross Plains Library
Libraries Rock!
Party time! Excellent! Let’s get this summer off
to a rockin’ start with our program party kick-off
on June 11 at 1 p.m. Besides signing up, you’ll get
to pet some instruments, courtesy of Heid Music’s
petting zoo, fix a groovy ice cream sundae and hear
the heartfelt jams of some talented student musi-
cians from Glacier Creek Middle School. Rock out
the rest of the summer with the big time talents of
Stuart Stotts, Duke Otherwise, and yo-yo extraordi-
naire, Mark Hayward. If you’re looking for a little
geological rocking, then Colossal Fossils will fit
the bill and if you just want to play on your drums
all day, Elmore Lawson will love having you in his
drumming circle. Need something for your wee
ones? Madison’s favorite, Corey Hart, will be in
the house!
And we haven’t forgotten about the adults! In ad-
dition to weekly activities and drawings, our adult
summer reading program Grand Prize this year is
a $200 Overture Center gift certificate! (We hear
Hamilton is coming next year). Sign up anytime
starting June 11. Watch for more information on
our website or stop by the library.
Registering for the summer program is as simple
as stopping by the library beginning June 11. No
on-line registration this year.
Music in Our Schools
There’s an extra special opportunity during summer
program to give back to the kids in the community.
We are seeking donations to sponsor our summer
program readers who will earn money to support
the music programs at our local schools. No dona-
tion is too small. To find out how you can support
the program, contact Catherine at 608-798-3881.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
One of the best things you can do for your children
is to start reading to them on a regular basis from
Volunteers Honored for 50
birth. We’re here to help! If you haven’t signed up
Years of Hunter’s Education
yet for our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten pro-
gram, now is the time. Once you have reached the
1000 books goal, your child will receive a new pic-
ture. We will also have a special program in the fall
to celebrate our first finishers. Stop by the library
and sign up today.
We Aren’t Barking Up a Tree – You Can Read
to a Dog
June 18 from 4-5:30 p.m. is your chance to share a
story with our pooch pal, Chase. This is a great op-
portunity for everyone, but especially for reluctant
young readers. You can sign up at the front desk or
give us as call.
Morning Movie
Our June film excavates both the humor and pathos
in the turbulent bond between a mother and her
teenage daughter. Christine “Lady Bird” McPher-
son (Saoirse Ronan) fights against, but is exactly
like, her wildly loving, deeply opinionated and
strong-willed mom (Laurie Metcalf). The showing
of the film is June 14 at 9:30 a.m., but coffee and
treats are ready at 9 a.m. Rated R. Run time is 1hr
35 min. Please call 608-798-3881 to sign up.
Free Career Assistance the Third Friday of
Every Month
A Job Services representative from the WI Dept.
of Workforce Development will be here June 15, 9
a.m.-12 pm. to provide one-on-one assistance with
job searches, resume writing and editing, interview
skills, etc. Call the library to make an appointment.
Walk-ins are welcome, too.
Drop-in Music Jam
Join our semi-regular troop of local musicians who
set up shop and jam each Thursday, 6-8 PM. Stop
by just to listen a while or bring your acoustic in-
strument and join in. This event is fun, free, and
open to everyone.
Charlotte and Lyle “Doc” Esser
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Jacque and Harold “Lee” Swanson
FOND DU LAC–Harold “Lee” Swanson and
Lyle “Doc” Esser say teaching hunter education
for 50 years as volunteers has been nothing short
of an honor.
Swanson and Esser were honored for their
service to the state’s Department of Natural Re-
sources Hunter Education program at the Wis-
consin Hunter Education Instruction Association
annual conference and awards banquet held April
28 at Fond du Lac.
Esser says he is pleasantly surprised how former
students from decades earlier remember him.
“Teaching hunter education is one of the most
rewarding things I’ve ever done,” Esser said. “As
I walk down the street people from my commu-
nity remember me from 30 years ago. I have been
honored to work with an excellent group of in-
structors and I am confident that our legacy will
live on for many years to come.”
Swanson agreed, and said teaching for so
many decades afforded him the opportunity to
instruct generations of the same family.
“Seeing how many kids we have taught that
bring their kids and their grandkids to our classes
means we were doing something right over the
years,” Swanson said. “Our class was meaning-
ful enough to our community’s families that the
generations kept coming back.”
DNR Hunter Education Administrator Jon
King says the program is successful because of
volunteers like Swanson and Esser, and their
wives and family who have supported them
through the years to be able to share their exper-
tise with so many.
Between Swanson and Esser, the men have
a combined 100 teaching years that resulted in
4,500 students being certified and more than 120
classes completed.

Cross Plains Board Discusses Water System

BY BRENDA SCHULTZ sive Water System Study (the conserving. Caitlin Stene, Vil- chamber. Relationship build- The chamber’s annual din- aside every year for water and
Times-Tribune last one was done in 1999) as lage Administrator, stated that ing between the Ice Age Trail ner in March featured a presen- sewer to pay for needed im-
well as the need for a pressure a new well is a part of the new Alliance and the chamber has tation by Casey FitzRandolph, provements. The unassigned
The Cross Plains Village washer storage tank. The main Capital Plan and that it would led to an event on August 10 to 1997 Olympic medalist in funds in the general fund are at
Board met on May 21 to dis- concern, according to Gray, be in the planning stage in 2019 include dinner, music, and, on speed skating. November’s 11 percent but should be 15-30
cuss the 2017 Audit, the DNR was that Cross Plains does not and the building stage by 2020. Saturday, guided hikes. Business Fair in 2017 had ap- percent per his recommenda-
Sanitary Survey Report, up- have enough water generating This new well will cost approx- Over 100 volunteers were proximately 200 attendees and tion for adequate cash flow.
dates on the County Highway capacity to serve the needs imately $3-5 million, according slated to assist with the Memo- 34 businesses represented. The village’s debt service
P Reconstruction Project, as of its citizens. “If something to Gray. He also made clear that rial Day Chicken barbecue to Workforce resource speakers payments each year are ap-
well as regular consent agenda happened to Well #2, Well #1 the need for another full-time include a parade, bounce house, from Middleton Cross Plains proximately $815,000.00. Hof-
items. Amy Hansen gave a pre- would only serve the commu- employee in Public Works is disc jockey, and Legionnaire’s Area School District, Madison meister recommended that the
sentation from the Cross Plains nity for about three days.” He imminent with a buffer period program. Jon Erpenbach (D), Region Economic Partnership, village raise additional sources
Area Chamber of Commerce as reminded this board that the of one or two years that it could Wisconsin State Senator, and & Department Workforce De- of revenue or cut back on ex-
well. need for an additional well be put off, but, no longer than Representative Dianne Hes- velopment were among those penses. His complete audit was
Jerry Gray, Public Facilities had been brought to the village that. selbein (D) will both be in the participating. The chamber approved unanimously by the
Director, stated that only one board for several years in a row, Highway P Reconstruction parade. has also updated the chamber board.
deficiency was noted in the having outgrown its water sys- project is “moving fast” said Hansen was pleased to report website to include links to res- Total disbursements for
sanitary survey in which the tem in 1988. Gray and could be finished two that they now have 800 likes on idential home sales (MLS) and March 18 through April 20
paperwork for a cross-connec- Trustee Busch asked what, months ahead of schedule. He their Facebook page. available commercial space. was $685,139.92 to include
tion control had not yet been if anything, residents can do added that A-1 has been fantas- The June 12 Lunch and Brett Hofmeister, Village of $212,460.00 from the Debt
submitted. The recommenda- to help conserve water, and tic to work with so far. Learn will have a presentation Cross Plains Audit Manager Service Fund and $255,380.28
tions from the survey included Gray replied that the citizens Chamber of Commerce Ex- from Ali Maresh regarding from Johnson Block reviewed from the Capital Fund.
the need for a new Comprehen- are already doing a good job of ecutive Director Amy Hansen technology use. Joe Parisi, the 2017 audit results. He rec- A Bartender’s License was
gave a summary of what has Dane County Executive, will ommended that amendments approved for Sandy M. Kelter,
been happening recently at the give an update regarding the to the budget, if they occur, and a Temporary Class “B” Li-
$23 million landfill gas project should be done throughout the cense was granted for the “Me-
WEEKLY being done at the Dane County year, and that some unreported morial Day Chicken BBQ” at
landfill. transactions, such as some in 2217 American Legion Drive.
TIP! Recent ribbon cuttings in-
clude Barks on Bourbon, Maple
the library fund, should be on
the ledger. He mentioned that
A Special Event Permit was
also approved for the Memorial
Protect Yourself Leaf Restaurant, and Infinity the 2017 available fund bal- Day Chicken BBQ in American
Salon. ance was getting a bit low, and Legion Park and along Park
From Ticks Hansen told of an emphasis that the Village should evalu- Street on May 28.
Spring means more time outdoors.
by Nikole Jones, District 28 ate water rates for an increase The village board met in
Here are some simple steps to
County Supervisor, on regional in light of the need for a new closed session to discuss a po-
protect yourself against ticks. • Well & Pump Service trail development between well. Hofmeister also said that tential easement with the Gla-
Avoid woods or grasslands that may LISA R. KOSTECKI,
PH. Mazomanie to Middleton, and a village’s utilities should have cier Edge Condo Association.
• Water Filters
be tick infested. If you do go into the hopefully beyond. at least a 3.5 percent return on After reconvening into open
woods, try to keeps in the center of a cleared trail. Wear • Plumbing Service their investment. Cross Plains session, no action was taken.
long pants , long sleeves, and boots or closed-toe shoes. • Water Softeners was at 2.5 percent in 2017, and A joint meeting of the Plan
Dress in light colors so ticks are easier to spot. Tuck
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CROSS PLAINS NEWS

Getting into Gardening at the Cross Plains Library

Photos Submitted
Left: Gus and Gibson Fuhrman plant bean seeds with Henley Booth and her Grandpa, Dave Carr, at the Cross Plains library last week; Right: Chloe Hill shows the bag of produce
she “bought” at the storytime farmer’s market on May 24.

Chamber Lunch & Learn June 12 County Highway P Construction Update

CROSS PLAINS–The Cross
Plains Chamber of Commerce
will offer a Lunch & Learn
called Power Down to Power
Up with Ali Maresh. In an age
of information overload, people
can’t seem to look away from
their screens. This can come at
a cost, especially for today’s
working professional. Being
“on” typically means being in-
terrupted, which can impact our
productivity, stress levels, and
well-being.
Ali Maresh, a former com-
munications professional at
Georgetown University will
share her story about over-
coming her own struggles with
overusing technology and how
she went from starting her ca-
reer in social media marketing
to becoming an advocate for
moderate technology use.
In addition to learning from
Ali’s personal story, audience
members will learn:
• The science behind why it’s
so difficult to unplug.
• How task switching can im-
pact productivity and stress
levels.
• Strategies for limiting digital
distractions in the office and at
home.
Special guest Dane County
executive Joe Parisi will also Work continues on the during the daytime hours, only be able to access the
be on hand to give an update County Highway P construc- please watch your front door school and area homes from the
on the $23 million landfill gas tion project in Cross Plains as for important notification infor- south via Church Street.
project at the Dane County crews work on Phase Two and mation. • Access/egress for local traf-
landfill. The project creates a continue to wrap up Phase One • Driveway culverts in Phase fic will be maintained, but the
unique economic development of the plans. Two will be started. additional work crews will
opportunity while accelerating This week’s work will include: • Concrete curb and sidewalk/ make daily changes for resi-
our work to clean up our lakes. • Water main tie-ins will con- driveways will continue in dents more likely. During un-
The event will be held from tinue on Phase Two. During Phase One. It is important that derground utility construction,
Jun 12, from 12-2 p.m. at Mile- this time, some homes will the concrete be allowed to some intersections will be
stone Senior Living in Cross be without water for several harden for seven days prior to blocked with an excavation at
Plains. Lunch will be catered hours to allow for connecting driving on it. that particular spot. Please con-
by SIXCHIPS Catering. No fee to the new water main. Notice • Starting May 29, traffic will tinue to monitor the route maps.
to attend, and everyone is wel- will be given prior to planned
come. shutdowns. If you are not home
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Sports
Follow Sports Editor Rob Reischel on Twitter at @robreischel • www.MiddletonTimes.com

Kings of the conference

Baseball Cards clinch share of
Big 8 for first time since 2010
BY ROB REISCHEL
Times-Tribune
MADISON — The unsus-
pecting manager had just fin-
ished waxing poetically about
his now championship team.
He took two steps to his left,
realized he was a sitting duck,
then was attacked by a group of
teenagers with a water bucket.
Getting soaked never felt
better for Tom Schmitt.
Middleton’s baseball team
cruised to a 10-3 win over
Madison East at Warner Park
last Thursday. The Cardinals
improved to 18-6 overall, 15-3
in the Big Eight Conference
and clinched a share of their
first league title since 2010.
Afterwards, Middleton’s
players and assistant coaches
lingered as Schmitt handled
his media responsibilities. But
when Schmitt finished those
duties, his team pounced like
they would on a 3-0 fastball.
And that was just fine with
Schmitt.
“Well, it’s huge,” Schmitt
said of winning the league.”
These guys have worked hard
at it, focusing on this group
of guys and this team. Not
many people thought they had
a chance to do this except for
them. And when they got the
wins early in the year, that real-
ly opened some eyes and made
them believe even more.
“They stayed focused
throughout the year and put
themselves in position for a
conference title. So I’m real
happy how the guys and the 13
seniors worked together to get
it. And to get it for the first time
in eight years, it’s big.”
It was especially big after a
2017 season where Middleton
went a disappointing 14-14.
Although the Cardinals
returned the majority of that
team, few thought there was
enough talent to jump to the
top of the Big Eight. In fact,
Middleton was picked to finish
fourth in the conference this
preseason.
But the Cardinals won
three of four games when
they faced high-level compe-
tition on an early trip to St.
Petersburg. Middleton defeat-
ed perennial league and state
power Sun Prairie in its first
Big Eight game of the season.
The Cardinals then beat three-
time conference champion
Janesville Craig less than three
weeks later.
The early success made
believers out of Middleton and
many of its followers. And the
Cardinals played steady, and
Times-Tribune photo by Mary Langenfeld
See BASEBALL, page 20 Brady Schmitt and Middleton’s baseball team won the Big Eight Conference for the first time since 2010.

The kids
are all right
Middleton’s youthful golfers
punch ticket to state tourney
BY ROB REISCHEL
Times-Tribune
It’s the most stressful day of
the golf season.
Sure, the two-day state tour-
nament can be a nerve-wracking
affair.
But sectionals — where
every drive, chip and putt can
determine if you live to play
another round — is a far more
taxing endeavor.
Middleton’s young guns — a
group that included four play-
ers competing at sectionals for
the first time — handled the
pressure like seasoned veterans
Tuesday afternoon.
The Cardinals shot a terrif-
ic 306, finished second at the
Verona Sectional played at
Edelweiss Country Club and
earned a trip to the WIAA
Division 1 state tournament.
Times-Tribune photo by Mary Langenfeld Verona won the sectional with
a sizzling 296, while Waunakee
Jacob Beckman and Middleton’s golfers advanced through sectionals and earned a trip to state Tuesday. was a distant third at 313.
The state tournament is
Monday and Tuesday at
University Ridge Golf Course.
And after a one-year absence,
Middleton returns to state for the
fourth time in five years.
“Sectionals are certainly the
most difficult day,” Middleton
coach Tom Cabalka said. “It’s
like a sectional final basketball
game or a football semifinal.
“It doesn’t matter if you’re
first or second. Getting yourself
to state is the key. So this was
a very impressive day for these
kids. They’re a pretty happy
bunch.”
With good reason.
Cardinals’ freshman Jacob
Beckman — who plays at No.
5 in the lineup — was a huge
reason Middleton lived to see
another day. After shooting a 40
on the front, Beckman carded a
34 on the back nine. His 74 was
Middleton’s top score and tied
for fourth overall.
See GOLFERS, page 19
PAGE 12 TIMES-TRIBUNE THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2018
Track athletes headed to state
BY ROB REISCHEL
Times-Tribune
In 2016, Middleton’s boys’
track and field team was a sec-
tional champion. The Cardinals
then went and finished second
at the WIAA Division 1 state
meet.
Middleton coach Joe Line
is hoping for similar results
in 2018.
Middleton won its own sec-
tional last Thursday, finishing
with 107 points to outdistance
runner-up La Crosse Central
(82). The Cardinals
qualified 10 individu-
als in seven events and one
relay team for the state meet,
which will be held Friday and
Saturday at Veterans Memorial
Stadium in La Crosse.
“Those guys who made
it (to state) could all score,”
Middleton coach Joe Line said.
“That’s really big. Not only
score, but be top three in some
events.
“The sky’s the limit. If we
have our perfect meet, we
could do some damage.”
Middleton’s girls were led
by senior Jen McGinnis, who
qualified for state in the 400
and 1,600 relays and the tri-
ple jump. Sun Prairie won the
girls’ title with 151.5 points,
while Middleton finished with
55 points.
“We have a good squad of
girls going to state, a good mix
of girls who have been there
before and newcomers to the
sport,” Middleton girls’ coach
Cory Christnovich said. “It will
be a fun weekend. We stay in
the dorms now. It works out
really well.”
Things certainly worked
out well for Middleton senior
Aaron Richardson, who quali-
fied for state in the 100-meter
dash, the 200 and the long
jump. Richardson has not been
fully healthy in recent weeks,
but he did enough to advance
through sectionals and will
have eight days of rest before
state.
“It’s really amazing,”
Richardson said. “It was my
goal just to get two. I’ve been
dealing with a slight injury, but
it’s not like it’s totally bother-
ing me at all. I’ve been treating
it and taking it slow.”
Richardson was second in
the 200-meter dash (22.72) and
is seeded 19th at state. He was
second in the long jump (21-7
¾) and is seeded 17th and was
third in the 100-meter dash
(11.11) and is seeded 10th.
“It was tough because
Aaron’s not 100%,” Line said.
“He was hurt after conference.
“He grinded it out at region-
als and we weren’t even sure if
he was going to be able to go or
just try one event to see how it
was going to go. He cannot get
to full speed, so we’re really
pumped he will have a week
off and going to state in those
three events.”
Middleton’s 1,600-meter
runners were sensational at
sectionals and claimed the top
three spots in the race. Junior
Caleb Easton won the race in
4:22.45 and is seeded seventh,
senior Sam Jaeger was second
(4:24.24) and is seeded ninth,
and sophomore Zach Leffel
was third (4:26.26) and is seed-
ed 15th.
Middleton senior Jack
Rader won the 3,200 in 9:27.65
and is seeded third at state. And
Easton was third in the 3,200
(9:44.65) and is seeded 14th.
“It is a little bittersweet,”
Rader said after winning sec-
tionals. “It’s my last section-
al and my last time racing at
Middleton. It will be really sad
to leave it. But I can’t wait to
see what’s ahead. It was a nice
way to end it all.”
Middleton junior Michael
Madoch was also third in
the 800-meter run (1:59.15)
and is seeded 18th at state.
Middleton’s 3,200-meter relay
team of sophomore Braedon
Gilles, sophomore Zach Leffel,
Madoch and Easton was sec-
ond at sectionals (7:59.85) and
is seeded third at state.
“It’s just exciting because
it’s fun to go (to state) with the
guys,” Madoch said. “To go
alone wouldn’t be the same.
It’s fun hanging out with the
guys and just being with them.”
Senior Thorne Powers had a
personal-best in the triple jump
(42-10) and finished third. He
is now seeded 21st at state.
“I’m glad we have a
lot of guys going to state,”
Richardson said. “It’s been an
amazing senior year for me. I
couldn’t wish for a better team.
Jennifer McGinnis (left) and Aaron Richardson both qualified for the WIAA Division 1 state
track and field meet last week.
I couldn’t be prouder of the
guys and all of the support I’ve
gotten from my friends and
family and coaches.”
Middleton’s girls are poised
to do some damage, as well.
McGinnis won the triple
jump (36-7) and sophomore
Sitori Tanin was second (36-2
½). McGinnis is now seeded
12th at state and Tanin is seed-
ed 13th.
“I hoped we would get first
and second,” McGinnis said.
“I’m so proud of Sitori. She’s
just a sophomore, and she’s
doing so well. She keeps push-
ing me. She’ll jump farther
than me, then I’ll push her and
jump farther than her. We go
back and forth. It’s a coin toss
on whoever wins, honestly.”
Tanin also finished third in
the high jump (5-3) and is seed-
ed 15th.
“Jen and Sitori are great ath-
letes and they’re phenomenal
triple jumpers,” Christnovich
said. “They are super coach-
able, super easy to be around,
and just super fun to watch
triple jump. They’re great.”
Middleton’s 400-meter relay
team of sophomore Natalie
McLain, McGinnis, freshman
Kenzie Nickels and junior Tai
Pritts was second (49.70) and
is seeded 12th at state. The
Cardinals’ 1,600-meter relay
team of senior Juliana Castillo,
McGinnis, senior Marie
Mayers and junior Hadley
Braaten was third at sectionals
(4:01.06) and is seeded 12th.
“I’m proud of our team,”
Times-Tribune photos by Mary Langenfeld
Tanin said. “It’s fun to go to
state as an individual, but we
also have a lot of relays going
so that makes it even better. It’s
always a great time at state.”
MIDDLETON SECTIONAL
BOYS
Team scores — Middleton 107;
La Crosse Central 82; Waunakee 74;
La Crosse Logan 61.5; Sun Prairie 51;
Reedsburg 48; Holmen 44; Madison
Memorial 42.5; Madison West 37;
Onalaska 29; DeForest 26; Baraboo 24;
Tomah 21; Sauk Prairie 20; Sparta 17;
Madison East 14; Portage 2.
100: 1, Johnson, Wau, :11.02; 2,
Davis, LCC, :11.07; 3, Richardson, Mid,
:11.11; 4, Maly, Wau, :11.113; 5, Harris,
LCL, :11.18.
200: 1, Zuhde, Wau, :22.60; 2,
Richardson, Mid, :22.72; 3, Rapisarda,
r, :22.81; 4, Kean, Mid, :22.96; 5,
Labuzzetta, Hol, :23.03.
400: 1, Rapisarda, R, :49.69; 2,
Stinson, LCC, :49.72; 3, Mathison,
Wau, :49.87; 4, Sprackling, Spa, :51.28;
5, Hackbarth, Bar, :51.69.
800: 1, Jacobs, MW, 1:57.57; 2,
Mickelson, LCC, 1:58.24; 3, Madoch,
Mid, 1:59.15; 4, Chujor, D, 1:59.82; 5,
Nelson, 2:04.37.
1,600: 1, Easton, Mid, 4:22.45; 2,
Jaeger, Mid, 4:24.24; 3, Leffel, Mid,
4:26.26; 4, Letcher, MW, 4:29.95; 5,
Schultz, LCL, 4:38.17.
3,200: 1, Rader, Mid, 9:27.85; 2,
Loetscher, MEa, 9:28.83; 3, Easton,
Mid, 9:44.65; 5, Jaeger, Mid, 9:50.14;
5, Slevin, LCL, 10:09.39.
110 hurdles: 1, Bockhop, Sauk,
:15.19; 2, Dregney, Reed, :15.59; 3,
Ranum, Wau, :15.80; 4, Pradovic, LCC,
:16.08; 5, Roper, LCL, :16.10.
300 hurdles: 1, Ranum, Wau,
:39.93; 2, Pradovic, LCC, :39.96; 3,
Young, MM, :40.10; 4, Dregney, Reed,
:40.14; 5, Rodriguez, Hol, :41.97.
400 relay: 1, La Crosse Central
(Kohler, Cross, McCloud, Davis),
:43.17; 2, Waunakee (Maly, Mais,
Zuhde, Richardson), :43.19; 3,
Madison Memorial (Vasser, Marshall,
Ketarkus, Miller), :43.54; 4, Sun Prairie
(Fenderson, Nelson, Hellenbrand,
Kauppinen), :43.71; 5, DeForest (Hackl,
Duffy, Dwight, Szepieniec), :43.71.
800 relay: 1, La Crosse Central
(Pradovic, Cross, McCloud, Davis),
1:29.01; 2, La Crosse Logan, 1:29.36;
3, Madison Memorial (Vasser, Drewry,
Braun, Miller), 1:29.76; 4, Sun Prairie
(Fenderson, Landphier, Nelson,
Kauppinen), 1:29.76; 5, Waunakee
(Mais, Ranum, Zuhde, Maly), 1:30.48.
1,600 relay: 1, La Crosse Central
(Cross, Stinson, Stenslien, Mickelson),
3:24.19; 2, Madison Memorial (Braun,
Miller, Young, Drewry), 3:25.41; 3, La
Crosse Logan, 3:25.56; 4, Middleton
(Foland, Gilles, Casper, Peters-
Michaud), 3:28.04; 5, Reedsburg
(Brown, Gunder, Dregney, Rapisarda),
3:29.15.
3,200 relay: 1, La Crosse Central,
7:59.83; 2, Middleton (Madoch, Gilles,
Leffel, Schollmeyer), 7:59.85; 3,
Madison West (Kohn, Laluzerne, Reed,
Jacobs), 8:06.49; 4, DeForest (Burgener,
Grabowski, Loose, Chujor), 8:15.54; 5,
Waunakee (Hinton, Vogt, Thompson,
Mathison), 8:16.89.
High jump: 1, Edwards, Spa, 6-4;
2, Leeser, Hol, 6-4; 3, Bierman, R, 6-2;
4, Maly, Wau, 6-2; 5, Miller, MM, 6-0.
Pole vault: 1, Schad, Sauk, 13-6; 2,
Traut, Sun, 13-0; 3, Strupp, Hol, 13-0; 4,
Brown, Ona, 12-6; 5, Smyth, ME, 12-6.
Long jump: 1, Kauppinen, Sun,
22-0½; 2, Richardson, Mid, 21-7¾; 3,
Siegel, LCL, 21-4¾; 4, Leeser, Hol,
21-3½; 5, Cystrunk, D, 21-2.
Triple jump: 1, Siegel, LCL, 44-4;
2, Precia, Sun, 44-1¾; 3, Powers, Mid,
42-10; 4, Mais, Waun, 41-8; 5, Schraith,
LCC, 40-8½.
Shot put: 1, Lubinsky, Ona, 49-6 ½;
2, Horvath, MW, 49-6; 3, Millard, Tom,
45-3; 4, Coleman, LCL, 45-2; 5, Ackley,
Sun, 45-0½.
Discus: 1, Klitzke, Bar, 157-9;
2, Schaefer, Bar, 148-0; 3, Peterson,
MM, 138-2; 4, Horvath, MW, 137-2; 5,
Franklin, Tom, 130-0.
GIRLS
Team scores — Sun Prairie 151.5;
Madison Memorial 104; Waunakee 67;
Onalaska 62.5; Middleton 55; Holmen
55; Reedsburg 50; La Crosse Logan
32; La Crosse Central 26; Baraboo 22;
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THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2018 TIMES-TRIBUNE PAGE 13
Tennis Cards swing for greatness
Five Cardinals headed to state tournament
BY ROB REISCHEL
Times-Tribune
Ryan Gold was optimistic.
But Middleton’s junior ten-
nis standout admittedly had
almost no idea where he’d be
seeded for this week’s WIAA
Division 1 individual state
tournament.
“I’m thinking like (No.) 8
or 9 maybe,” Gold said the day
before seeds were released. “I
should get a seed. I’m just not
sure where.”
Try No. 3.
Gold received the No. 3
seed in the 56-player tourna-
ment. Gold received a first
round bye and meets the win-
ner of Kenosha Indian Trail
freshman Martin Blagoev
(17-4) and Nicolet junior Ben
Chester (22-8) Thursday at
approximately 4 p.m.
Gold could have two match-
es Friday, and if he plays to
his seed, he’ll advance to the
state semifinals Saturday at 9
a.m. The championship match
would be Saturday afternoon.
“I wasn’t expecting a (No.
3) and I don’t think Ryan was
either,” Middleton coach Kalla
Schaefer said. “I am excited
for Ryan. It is a great opportu-
nity for him.”
Gold isn’t the only Cardinal
with a golden opportunity this
weekend.  there that decided it,” Schaefer
Middleton senior Rafael
Sanga and junior Sam Dettman
(18-5) received the No. 7 seed
on the doubles’ side. Sanga
and Dettman have a first round
bye, then will have their first
match Friday at 10:15 a.m.
Sanga and Dettman could
have as many as three match-
es Friday. If things go well,
the doubles semifinals are
Saturday at 9:45 a.m., with
the title match later Saturday
afternoon.
“We just want to play to the
best of our ability and give it
our best shot,” Sanga said. “I
think it’s definitely possible to
make a really good run.”
Middleton฀฀ senior Adam
Schiebler and junior฀฀฀ Brandon
Bodak (18-4) also earned a
spot at state. Schiebler and
Bodak open with Appleton
North senior Deepak Vir and
sophomore Surya Vir (16-6)
Thursday at 3 p.m.
“I think our singles and
doubles players can go really
far,” Schaefer said. “The field
is a lot closer and more wide-
open than it’s been in years
past. There are 10 (doubles)
teams within a breath of each
other.”
Middleton was hoping
to qualify for the state team
tournament June 8-9. But the
Cardinals fell narrowly short
at the Verona Sectional on
May 23.
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Verona, which won the Big
Eight dual meet and confer-
ence tournament, edged run-
ner-up Middleton, 39-36, for a
trip to team state.
“Our goal as a team was to
beat Verona,” Dettman said.
“We came up just a bit short.”
Gold finished second at
No. 1 singles at sectionals and
earned a trip to state. Gold
notched a highly impressive
6-1, 6-3 win over Madison
Memorial’s Colt Tegtmeier in
the semifinals, before drop-
ping a straight sets match to
Verona’s Will Tennison in the
finals.
Showing the talent and
depth that resides in the Big
Eight Conference this season,
Tennison is now the No. 1
seed at state, while Tegtmeier
is No. 2. And there’s a distinct
possibility that Gold could
meet Tegtmeier in the state
semifinals and Tennison in the
finals.
Dettman and Sanga cruised
to the sectional title at No. 1
doubles, while Schiebler and
Bodak did the same at No.
2. Middleton’s No. 3 doubles
team of Alton Yan and Gene
Kim also won the sectional
title, but didn’t earn a berth
to state.
“The sectional was so
close, it was a match here or
said. “But Verona is really
good in singles and give them
credit. It was a great battle.”
Gold is excited about the
battles that await him.
A year ago. Gold won
his opening match at state,
then lost in the second round.
Clearly, expectations have
changed.
“My mentality coming into
the season was to get better
and not just to be another
guy who’s playing at No. 1
singles,” Gold said. “I got sick
of taking my lumps last year.”
Gold has given far more
lumps than he’s received this
time around.
Gold
฀฀ has held his own
against the top players in the
Big Eight — and the state.
He’s cruised past players
ranked and seeded below him.
And his impressive résumé
helped him receive a terrific
seed at state.
“Ryan doesn’t have any
bad losses,” Schaefer said.
“And then he had a really good
win over Colt (Tegtmeier of
Memorial). He can do some
damage.”
Gold feels the same way.
“I’m ready,” Gold said. “I
might be a little nervous at the
start, but I’m ready.”
Sanga and Dettman are
ready themselves.
Middleton’s standouts,
who are playing together for
a second consecutive season,
reached the third round of the
state tournament last year.
There, Dettman and Sanga fell
to a Milwaukee Marquette duo
that eventually won the state
title.
The field appears to be far
more level this year, which
gives Sanga and Dettman hope
of achieving big things.
“We just want to go out in
style,” Dettman said.
Style is a big reason for
Dettman and Sanga’s success
together. The duo plays very
similar games, communicates
extremely well and comple-
ments each other like an old,
married couple.
“We’re pretty similar play-
ers,” Sanga said. “I think we
both have really good move-
ment and complement each
other really well. We know
each other, know each others
games and I think we’re even
better this year than last year.”
Dettman agreed.
“When it comes to dou-
bles, it’s not all about true
skill,” Dettman said. “A huge
part of it is chemistry and we
have great chemistry. We have
good tactics and know what
to call and when. I’ve always
loved doubles, and Raf and I
just clicked right away.”
Added Schaefer: “The
great thing about those two
is they feed off of each other.
They know each other so well
and they’ve really been in a
rhythm.”
Middleton’s players are all
hoping to be in rhythm this
week.
If they are, it could be a
memorable state tournament
for the Cardinals.
May 23
Verona Sectional
Team scores: Verona 39; Middleton
36; Madison West 28; Oregon 24;
Madison Memorial 23; Milton 20;
Janesville Craig 16; Stoughton 11;
Monona Grove 8; Fort Atkinson 4;
Janesville Parker 4; Beloit Memorial 2;
Madison La Follette 2; Madison East 0.
No. 1 singles — Championship:
Tennison, V, def. Gold, Mid, 6-2, 6-0.
Third place: Tegtmeier, MM, def.
Poland, MW, 6-0, 6-3. Semifinals:
Gold def. Tegtmeier, 6-1, 6-3; Tennison
def. Poland, 6-0, 6-0. Quarterfinals:
Tegtmeier def. Meyer, Sto, 6-0, 6-0;
Gold def. Richard, Milt, 6-0, 6-1;
Tennison def. Kisting, JP, 6-0, 6-0;
Poland def. Bitter, JC, 6-0, 6-0.
No. 2 singles — Championship:
Glasgow, MW, def. Queoff, V, 6-3, 6-4.
Third place: Benoy, Sto, def. Roskos,
Or, 6-1, 6-3. Semifinals: Queoff def.
Roskos, 6-1, 6-2; Glasgow def. Benoy,
6-0, 6-0.
No. 3 singles — Championship:
Fan, V, def. Gallagher, MW, 7-6 (1),
6-4. Third place: Hake, Or, def. Hanel,
JC, 1-6, 6-2, 7-5. Semifinals: Fan def.
Hanel, 6-0, 6-0; Gallagher def. Hake,
6-2, 6-1.
No. 4 singles — Championship:
Nagpal, V, def. Weinbach, MM, 7-6
(2), 6-3. Third place: Benet, Or, def.
Sullivan, JF, 6-2, 7-5. Semifinals:
Nagpal def. Benet, 6-1, 6-0; Weinbach
def. Sullivan, 6-0, 6-0.
No. 1 doubles — Championship:
Dettman/Sanga, Mid, def. Willauer/
Ruggiero, MW, 6-1, 7-6 (5). Third
place: Swaminath/Hutchcroft, V, def.
Munz/Nelson, MG, 6-1, 6-0. Semifinals:
Dettman/Sanga def. Munz/Nelson,
7-6 (4), 6-3; Willauer/Ruggiero def.
Swaminath/Hutchcroft, 6-1, 1-6, 6-1.
Quarterfinals:Dettman/Sanga def. Eno/
Klementz, JC, 6-0, 6-0; Munz/Nelson
def. Boden/Garcia, Milt, 6-2, 6-0;
Willauer/Ruggiero def. Jaime/Brown,
FA, 6-1, 6-1; Swaminath/Hutchcroft
def. Rehrauer/Koopman, Or, 6-2, 6-3.
No. 2 doubles — Championship:
Schiebler/Bodak, Mid, def. Puglielli/
Sandireddy, MM, 6-3, 6-3. Third place:
Harvatine/Grote, Milt, def. Ayers/
Meyers, Or, 6-2, 3-6, 7-5. Semifinals:
Schiebler/Bodak def. Ayers/Meyers,
6-1, 6-0; Puglielli/Sandireddy def.
Harvatine/Grote, 6-0, 7-5.
No. 3 doubles — Championship:
Kim/Yan, Mid, def. Green/Barquin,
MM, 6-0, 6-3. Third place:Miller/
Labakken, Milt, def. Hessler/Kritsch,
Or, 6-2, 6-2. Semifinals: Kim/Yan Times-Tribune photos by Mary Langenfeld
def. Hessler/Kritsch, 6-1, 6-0; Green/
Barquin def. Miller/Labakken, 6-1, 6-0.
Rafael Sanga (top) and Sam Dettman (above) are the No. 7 seed at the state meet, which begins
Thursday.
PAGE 14 TIMES-TRIBUNE THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2018
Selfless approach key for soccer Cards
Middleton’s girls soccer team
earns No. 1 seed in sectional
BY ROB REISCHEL
Times-Tribune
The discussion wasn’t easy.
The hard truth never is.
Middleton’s girls soccer
program is one of the deep-
est and most talented in the
state year-in and year-out.
This year’s Cardinals might
have their best roster in many
moons, as well.
So before the season began,
Middleton head coach Mary
Duffy had an honest conver-
sation with her players and
their parents. The Cardinals’
remarkably positive reaction
to that talk is a major reason
they’re in the middle of a mem-
orable season.
“We had a very open dis-
cussion at the beginning of the
year with players and parents
about the struggles of being on
a varsity team, and the difficul-
ties of being at the top level,
but not playing or not play-
ing a lot,” Duffy said. “Every
single girl has embraced
their role with great charac-
ter, strength, determination to
improve themselves and the
team. They’ve done it with a
fantastically positive attitude to
produce this amazing team that
we have.”
The Cardinals have been
downright amazing this
year, winning the Big Eight
Conference for a second
straight season and compiling
a 10-1-3 record. As a result,
Middleton was awarded the
No. 1 seed in its regional last
week.
The top-seeded Cardinals
host 16th-seeded Janesville
Parker in a WIAA Division
1 regional semifinal Thursday
at 5 p.m. If the Cardinals
win there, they’ll host either
eighth-seeded Watertown or
ninth-seeded Mukwonago in a
regional final June 2.
The sectional semifinals are
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After Middleton, Kettle
Moraine was the No. 2 seed,
followed by Sun Prairie,
Janesville Craig, Verona,
Madison West, Madison
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“The path is set,” Duffy
said. “As I have said my entire
career as a player and coach,
we have to play with confi-
dence in ourselves and what we
know we can do. We have to
play our game and make them
adjust to us.  is that I have also not seen this
“This group of girls is one
of the most thoughtful and
passionate groups of players
we have coached and we have
trained them to make adjust-
ments within their game, or at
half, to shut down the other
team. We have intelligent play-
ers that are able to process the
game, see what is needed and
then get that done.”
A big reason for Middleton’s
success is its ability to come
together as a team.
The Cardinals have sever-
al players that could be stars
in other places, and several
more that would see signifi-
cantly more playing time on
other teams. But many of those
players have been asked to take
a lesser role on a Middleton
team blessed with unique talent
and depth.
Duffy has done a masterful
job of getting her gifted roster
thinking about team success
instead of individual achieve-
ments. And with everybody on
the same page, the results have
been impressive.
“This team has come togeth-
er as a team more than any
I have ever been a part of,”
Duffy said. “I have all 25 play-
ers working towards the same
team goal, no matter the hard-
ships it brings to them person-
ally.
“When we put our cleats
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on, lace them up, and step onto
that practice field or game
field, all individual concerns
cease to exist and every single
person on the bench, field, or
bleachers, is playing, cheer-
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goal. I have been amazed at
the camaraderie and the team
mentality of these 25 girls all
season long.
“This is a very talented group
of players, but more important-
ly, they are a talented group of
players working together for
each other and team. I have not
seen such teams-manship in a
long time. And the scary part
group of girls best 90 minutes,
a complete game from them.
We are getting better and more
refined and focused every day,
but I know there is more.”
The Cardinals will be aim-
ing for more when the postsea-
son begins this week. Duffy &
Co. hope it lasts through the
state tournament June 14-16.
Middleton hasn’t been to the
state tournament since 2013.
And the Cardinals — whose
only state title came in 2006
— would love to bring home a
second gold ball.
“Getting to state is always
a goal,” Duffy said. “But what
will separate this team from
past years will be the way they
come together as a group and
support each other, and finally,
who and how many are going
to work hard and push them-
selves and others. We have
25 players, the whole team,
focused on that goal, which is
what I think the difference is. 
“Everyone can want it,
desire it, but this team is work-
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but for this team together, for Middleton girls soccer coach Mary Duffy and her Cardinals have enjoyed a magical year.
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Sun Prairie ends Middleton’s year
MHS’ softball team routed in regional final
BY ROB REISCHEL
Times-Tribune
SUN PRAIRIE — It start-
ed poorly.
And it didn’t get any better
from there.
Middleton’s girls’ softball
team had its season end in
rough fashion last Thursday,
when host Sun Prairie rolled
to a 15-0 win in a WIAA
Division 1 regional final. The
game was stopped after three
innings due to the mercy rule.
Sun Prairie, the No. 1 seed
in the sectional, improved to
24-0. Middleton, the No. 8
seed, had no hits and five
errors and finished the year
9-14.
“We knew we had to play
a very good game to have
any chance and we didn’t,”
Middleton coach Perry Hibner
said. “We might have been
able to overcome miscues
against other teams, but not
Sun Prairie. They are just too
good.”
Sun Prairie dominated
from start to finish.
With two outs and a runner
on first in the first inning,
Skylar Muller lined a triple
that hit the foul line in right
field and scored Katie Tews.
Kellen Herwig walked and
Muller scored on Erin Vertz’s
bloop single to right. Herwig
scored moments later when
catcher Olivia Hebert’s throw
trying to catch Herwig off
third base sailed over the head
of Ashley Bindl.
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“After they got those three
runs, unfortunately we got
on our heels and didn’t react
well.”
Sun Prairie scored eight
runs in the second inning on
two singles, a double, three
errors, a walk and a hit bat-
ter. Sun Prairie put the game
away in the third as Muller
homered to center off a chan-
geup by relief pitcher Hannah
Edington, a two-out, RBI dou-
ble by Maddie Gardner, while
the final run came in on an
error.
Meanwhile, Gardner was
again dominant on the mound,
striking out six in three
innings. In two games against
Middleton this season totaling
10 innings, Gardner struck out
21.
“She’s the real deal,”
Hibner said of Gardner, the
Big Eight Player of the Year
and a University of Wisconsin
recruit. “We get to see her
for two more years, which
is a challenge, but one we
embrace.”
With five starters grad-
uating from the 2017 team
and three-year starter Lauren
Banke moving to Illinois
for her senior year, Hibner
expected some growing pains
in 2018. That proved to be
the case as the Cardinals fin-
ished below .500 and seventh
in the Big Eight Conference
after taking fourth the past
two years.
The Cardinals routine-
ly started three freshmen —
catcher Olivia Hebert, pitch-
er Ellie Buza and outfielder
C.C. Hiorns — and a fourth
freshman, pitcher Charlotte
Sax, also pitched more than
30 innings.
Middleton hit 17 home runs
in 2018, more than they have
the past three years combined.
But the Cardinals struck out
nearly six times a game, com-
pared with less than four per
game the past two years.
Middleton also finished
with a team batting average of
.296, which was more than 50
points lower than the previous
two teams compiled.
“The Big Eight certain-
ly had more power pitchers
this year than the past three
years,” Hibner said, noting at
least five teams had starters
who threw 55 miler per hour,
or harder. “We just have to
adjust. We will.”
Hibner was particular-
ly grateful for the efforts of
seniors Brianna Buss, Hannah
Edington, Jessica Parente
and Sophie Schafer. Parente
was a first-team All-Big
Eight Conference performer
for the second straight year
at first base, Schafer made
honorable mention despite
playing the past few weeks
with knee issues, Buss moved
from catcher to center field
and solidified the defense and
Edington was valuable on the
mound, pitching more than 50
innings. 
“Those four, for the most
part, did everything we asked
of them,” Hibner said. “They
led on and off the field. They
supported their teammates.
I’m sorry we weren’t able
to win a few more for them
and have their senior years go
a little longer. They will be
missed.”
Hibner is optimistic
the Cardinals will have a
bounce-back season in 2019.
Middleton plans to travel to
Florida over spring break. In
prior years those trips have
allowed the Cardinals to get
additional practice times and Times-Tribune photo by Mary Langenfeld
“hit the ground running” after
returning for Big Eight play. Ashley Bindl and Middleton’s girls softball team fell to Sun Prairie in the regional finals.
Middleton will return six
starters, including two-time
earned second-team honors of three others with a muscle
All-Big Eight second-team May 24
in 2018 as a utility player. strain in her back. 
third baseman Ashley Bindl WIAA Division 1 regional final
Shortstop Rachael Roberts, “We will be better,” Hibner SUN PRAIRIE 15, MIDDLETON 3
and Olivia Hebert, who also
pitcher Ellie Buza, left fielder said. “Sometimes you need a Middleton ……....……… 000 — 0 0 5
CC Hiorns and right fielder season like this as a reminder Sun Prairie …….……. 384 — 15 11 0
Pitchers (ip-h-er-so-bb): Buza
Katelyn Graf also started a that you can’t take success (L; 1-4-6-0-3), Edington (1.2-5-3-1-1),
majority of games this sea- for granted. I know the girls Gardner (W; 3-0-0-6-1).
son, while Sam Williams, Erin will work hard in the summer Leading hitters: Tews (SP) 2x3,
Muller (SP) 2x3, Vertz (SP) 2x3,
Fischer and Beth Young start- to get stronger and faster and Jackson (SP) 2x3. HR: Muller. 3B:
ed multiple games in 2018. become even better softball Muller. 2B: Tews, Jackson, Gardner
Hibner is also hoping for players.” (SP).
a full season from Buza, who
missed nine games and most
PAGE 16 TIMES-TRIBUNE THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2018

Buza, Cardinals win playoff opener

Middleton said. “We should have hit
the ball better, but we made
enough plays in the field and
ened to break the game open
in the fifth, sixth, and seventh
innings, putting pressure on
Lauren Schmitt was hit by a
pitch with one out, but was
thrown out attempting to steal
in stressful situations, I try to
have a clear mind and know
where I’m going,” Buza said.
the defense, particularly when
there are two strikes and when
there are runners in scoring
holds off on the mound to win it.”
Buza hurled a gem for the
the freshman hurler.
But Buza was not rat-
by freshman catcher Olivia
Hebert. Decker then walked
“That kind of relaxes me.”
Middleton got on the
position,” Hibner said. “There
were four times tonight when

Spartans Cardinals, going the distance

BY ADAM HATLAN
For the Times-Tribune
One word comes to mind
when describing Ellie Buza’s
postseason debut for the
Middleton softball team: grit-
ty.
Buza, a freshman pitcher
for the Cardinals, displayed
her grit as she faced numerous
late-game pressure situations
and demonstrated the resolve
of a seasoned veteran on the
mound in the most important
game of her young career.
Behind Buza’s com-
plete game and some stellar
defense, Middleton mustered
up just enough offense and
edged Madison Memorial,
3-1, in a WIAA regional semi-
final at Firefighter’s Park in
Middleton last Wednesday.
Eighth-seeded Middleton
improved to 9-14 on the year
and advanced to a regional
final for the fifth consecutive
year. Memorial, seeded ninth,
finished the season 11-12.
The teams split two games
earlier in the season.
“Two pretty even-
ly matched teams tonight,”
Middleton coach Perry Hibner
IT’S A PIECE OF
while allowing just three hits,
one run, and striking out four.
Buza was all smiles when
asked about the win.
“I don’t really know what
to say,” Buza said with a
laugh. “I just gave it my all
out there tonight.”
Buza missed nine games
earlier in the season with a
back strain and was called
upon by Hibner to pitch in
a win-or-go-home game.
Buza had not pitched against
Memorial in either game ear-
lier in the season.
“Unless (Memorial) was
hitting her really hard, or
unless she was getting up
to some unimaginable pitch
count, she was going to get
the ball and take it for the
whole game,” Hibner said.
“You go with the players who
you feel will give you the best
chance to win, and we felt like
Ellie on the mound gave us
the best chance.”
Camryn Decker took the
loss for Memorial in a com-
plete game and allowed three
runs on five hits with eight
strikeouts.
Buza’s resolve was cru-
cial throughout, as Memorial
had runners in scoring posi-
tion in every inning but the
fourth. The Spartans threat-
tled, as Middleton’s defense
backed her up over the final
few frames.
and Morgan Esser reached on
an error.
Middleton’s timely defense
board in the first inning, when
Brianna Buss singled to lead
off the game but was injured
we didn’t do that.
“Tonight tells the girls we
don’t have to play a complete
In the fifth inning, with came through again, as Rachel running to first base. Katelyn game to win. If you do a good
runners at second and third Roberts made a fine play at Graf pinch ran for Buss and job in two of the three phases
with one out, Hibner decided shortstop to throw out a run- later scored on a sacrifice fly of the game, you can come
to intentionally walk Isabella ner at first to end the inning. from Ashley Bindl to give away with a win.”
Curtin to load the bases. Curtin The seventh added one Middleton a 1-0 lead. For Hibner and the
entered the game hitting .454 more chapter of dramatics for It stayed that way until the Cardinals, a win is a win,
with six home runs and was the Cardinals, as Memorial’s bottom of the sixth when the even if it means playing in a
Memorial’s most feared hitter. Emily Groves was hit by a Cardinals scored twice and high stakes, hold-your-breath
Middleton escaped the inning pitch to lead off the inning, stretched their lead to 3-0. kind of game.
unscathed, though, as Buza then Curtin doubled in the Bindl and Celia Hiorns “If we were a cat with nine
got the next batter to ground- gap. With runners at second start the inning with consec- lives, we used 8.75 of them
out and forced a pop-fly for and third and nobody out, utive bunt singles, and Sam tonight,” Hibner said.
the third out. Haley Pitman hit a sacrifice Williams had an RBI single
May 23
“I look like a genius now for fly to score Groves. Curtin that plated Bindl. Middleton
WIAA Division 1 regional semifinal
walking (Curtin)” said Hibner also tried to score from sec- loaded the bases with no outs, Middleton 3, Madison Memorial 1
with a laugh. “Memorial’s ond, but was easily thrown and added another run as Memorial .............. 000 000 1 — 1 3 0
Middleton ………. 100 002 x — 3 5 2
first four hitters all had very at home after a perfect relay Hiorns scored from third on a Pitchers (IP-H-ER-BB-K) — MID
good games against us earlier throw from Roberts to Hebert. Decker wild pitch. Buza (W; 7-3-1-5-4). MEM Decker (L;
in the year. I felt like if we’re Buza got the next batter to Hibner said the Cardinals 6-5-3-6-8).
Leading hitters — MEM Curtin
going to lose, we don’t want ground out to end the game. missed some opportunities to 2x3. 2B-Curtin.
to lose because their all-con- “Rachel Roberts got the break the game open, but was
ference center fielder jacks ball, made a great throw to happy with the way his young
one over the fence. home, and got a very fast run- squad rose to the challenge.
“(Walking Curtin) was the ner out,” Hibner said of the “We have to put the ball in
right play for us. It allowed seventh inning play. play and put some pressure on
us to have a force anywhere. Even under pressure, Buza
Curtin is just too good of a just went about her business TOWN OF CROSS PLAINS
player.” on the mound. PLAN COMMISSION AGENDA
In the sixth, Memorial’s “When I’m on the mound Monday, June 4, 2018 @ 8:00 pm
at the Community Center,
3734 County Road P in Pine Bluff
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
1. Call to order.
REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
2. Approve the minutes of the May 7th meeting.
CITY OF MIDDLETON ZONING ORDINANCE
3. Public Comment.
To Whom It May Concern:
4. Discussion/Action: David Ellestad will appear to request a
At a meeting of the Plan Commission to be held on Tuesday, rezone for a parcel located at 8181 Coyle Lane in order to
June 12, 2018 at 7:05 p.m., at Middleton City Hall, 7426 move property lines. This is his second appearance.
Hubbard Ave., Middleton, the following matter will be heard: 5. Discussion/Action: The Commission will discuss the
An application by 360 Athletics, LLC, requesting a condi- Chapter 10, Dane County Zoning revisions for the
tional use permit at 8155 Forsythia St. to operate a competi-
tive cheerleading and athletics program and a variety of tumbling
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Implementation Plan (PDD-GIP) pertaining to this property states
that “Recreational Facilities” (as defined in section 10.37(7) of
the City of Middleton Zoning Ordinance) require approval as a
conditional use.
At the hearing, all interested persons will have an opportunity
to be heard, and action will be considered.
More information about this request is available at City Hall
during normal business hours, 7:45 am to 4:30 pm, Monday
through Friday. Ph. 821-8370 E-mail:
ekelley@cityofmiddleton.us
Eileen Kelley
Planning Director and Zoning Administrator
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ADVERTISEMENT TO BID
MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE
PROJECT NO. 18-101
CITY OF MIDDLETON, WI
The City of Middleton will receive Bids in electronic format
only, through QuestCDN.com, for Miscellaneous Concrete side-
walk and curb repairs until 10:00 AM, June 14, 2018, at which
time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.
The work includes the construction of: Repairs to public side-
walk, curb and gutter in the project 18-101 area and various loca-
tions throughout the City of Middleton.
Digital Bidding Documents are available at the City of
Middleton web site (www.ci.middleton.wi.us) or through the
Quest Construction Data Network (www.questcdn.com). You
may download the digital Bid Documents for Quest project #
5609707 at a cost of $10.00 Please contact Quest at (952) 233-
1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership
registration, downloading, and working with this digital project
information. The online bid form is also accessed through the
QuestCDN website.
No Bid will be received unless accompanied by a surety in a
form acceptable to the City equal to at least 5% of the maximum
Bid, payable to the OWNER. See Instructions to Bidders on City
website for details.
The City of Middleton reserves the right to reject any or all
Bids, to waive any technicality, and to accept any Bid which it
deems advantageous. All Bids shall remain subject to accept-
ance for 85 days after the time set for receiving Bids (consisting
of up to: 60 days for issuance of Notice of Award; 15 days for
Contractor to return signed agreements, bonds and insurance;
and 10 days for City execution of agreement).
Contract award shall be made based on the lowest responsive
and responsible Bidder.
Published by the authority of the City of Middleton.
Lorie J. Burns, City Clerk
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or other action will be taken by the Town Board at this meeting.
Note 2: Papers and information on the agenda topics above
may be found on the Internet at http://www.plan-
commissionTCP.com
Submitted on May 23, 2018, by Mary Scott, Secretary for the
TCP Plan Commission/Deputy Clerk.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON
REQUEST FOR A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT
VILLAGE OF CROSS PLAINS
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Village of Cross Plains Plan
Commission will conduct a public hearing on an application for a
zoning map amendment for parcel numbers 070704485509,
070704380031, and 07070439502. The public hearing will be
held on Monday, June 4, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. The proposed zon-
ing map amendment request would allow the subject properties
to have their zoning districts amended as follows: Parcel
070704485509 from Dane County A-2 Agricultural to the follow-
ing Village of Cross Plains zoning districts, as described in the
Zoning Ordinance: SR-4 Single-Family Residential, RH-35ac
Rural Holding, and LI Light Industrial; Parcel 070704380031 from
Village of Cross Plains RH-35ac to Village of Cross Plains SR-4
Single-Family Residential, RH-35ac Rural Holding, and C
Conservation; and Parcel 07070439502 from Village of Cross
Plains RH-35ac to Village of Cross Plains SR-4 Single-Family
Residential, RH-35ac Rural Holding, and C Conservation.
Parcel #: 070704485509
Current Owner: Rejret Rev. Tr., Richard L. & Joyce M.
and Hollfelder Jr. Rev. Tr.
Parcel #s: 0700704380031 and 07070439502
Current Owner: Schoepp Income Tr.
A copy of the proposed change of zoning request in on file at
the office of the Village of Cross Plains Village Clerk, at 2417
Brewery Road, Cross Plains, Wisconsin. Office hours of the
Clerk are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Subsequent to the public hearing, the Plan Commission
intends to deliberate and act on the request, in the form of a rec-
ommending motion to the Village Board.
Caitlin Stene
Village Administrator/Clerk
Any person who has a qualifying disability as defined by the
Americans with Disabilities Act that requires the meeting or mate-
rials at the meeting to be in an accessible location or format must
contact the Village Clerk at (608) 798-3241, 2417 Brewery Road,
Cross Plains, Wisconsin, at least twenty-four hours prior to the
commencement of the meeting so than any necessary arrange-
ments can be made to accommodate each request.
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THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2018 TIMES-TRIBUNE PAGE 17
HTL team wins twice
BY ROB REISCHEL
Times-Tribune
Middleton’s Home Talent
League team notched a pair of
wins last weekend and stayed
on the heels of first place
Cross Plains.
Middleton defeated
Cazanovia, 16-2, on Sunday
and toppled Waunakee, 8-4,
on Monday.
The 29ers are now 3-1, just
one half-game behind Cross
Plains (3-0) in the Northern
Section’s Eastern Division.
Against Cazenovia,
Brandon Scheidler went 2-for-
4 with two doubles, while
Brennan Schmitt was 2-for-4
with a triple. Drew Farrell
was 3-for-5 with a double and
three RBI and Josh Hinson
added a double and two RBI.
Ross Hellenbrand was the
winning pitcher, allowing
just one hit in five innings.
Hellenbrand struck out five
and didn’t allow a run.
TRACK
DeForest 21; Sauk Prairie 12; Madison
West 11; Portage 10; Sparta 9; Tomah 7;
Madison East 6.
100: 1, Schyvinck, Reed, :12.83;
2, Korger, MM, :12.83; 3, Wade,
MM, :13.25; 4, Garwo, Sun, :13.47; 5,
Gilmore, Wau, :13.48.
200: 1, Schyvinck, Reed, :25.63;
2, Bova, Wau, :26.13; 3, Hansen, MM,
:26.53; 4, Dabrowski, Ona, :26.92; 5,
Uphoff, Bar, :26.95.
400: 1, Schyvinck, Reed, :56.65; 2,
Fitzpatrick, MM, :58.48; 3, Kalander,
Hol, :59.65; 4, Enemuoh, MM, 1:01.63;
5, Tillman, LCC, 1:01.98.
800: 1, Kalander, Hol, 2:19.69; 2,
Malacek, Ona, 2:20.56; 3, Bowman,
MW, 2:21.90; 4, Kopotic, Sun, 2:22.56;
5, Armstrong, Wau, 2:24.10.
1,600: 1, Blachowicz, Sun, 5:10.86;
2, Hoopes, Wau, 5:13.03; 3, Thompson,
Sun, 5:13.77; 4, Dushack, Sun, 5:14.11;
5, Malacek, Ona, 5:15.59.
3,200: 1, Blachowicz, Sun, 11:07.99;
2, Malacek, Ona, 11:21.73; 3, Hoopes,
Wau, 11:29.02; 4, Thompson, Sun,
11:36.50; 5, Malacek, Ona, 11:41.56.
100 hurdles: 1, Schuh, Sun, :15.81;
2, Crosby, Sun, :16.23; 3, Krysinski,
Wau, :16.53; 4, Ballweg, Sauk, :16.58;
5, Surprenant, LCL, :17.38.
300 hurdles: 1, Schuh, Sun, :46.31;
2, Schwenn, D, :47.37; 3, Krysinski,
Wau, :47.62; 4, Mayers, Mid, :47.66; 5,
Bakalars, LCL, :50.38.
400 relay: 1, Madison Memorial
(Miller, Hansen, Wade, Korger), :49.56;
2, Middleton (McLain, McGinnis,
Nickels, Pritts), :49.70; 3, Sun Prairie
(Alexander, Kreft, Walker-Daniels,
Garwo), :50.48; 4, Waunakee (Hamlin,
Murray, Larson, Gilmore), :50.77; 5,
Onalaska, :51.15.
800 relay: 1, Madison Memorial
(Wade, Hansen, Miller, Korger),
1:44.57; 2, Waunakee (Gilmore, Thole,
Larson, Bova), 1:45.18; 3, Sun Prairie
(Schuh, O’Connell, Walker-Daniels,
Lindsey), 1:45.59; 4, Middleton
(McLain, Gaab, Butler, McGinnis),
1:46.94; 5, Onalaska, 1:48.14.
1,600 relay: 1, Madison Memorial
(Enemuoh, Gaines, Miller, Fitzpatrick),
3:59.37; 2, Waunakee (Thole,
Armstrong, Larson, Bova), 4:01.04;
3, Middleton (McGinnis, Castillo,
Mayers, Braaten), 4:01.06; 4, Sun
Prairie (Crosby, Haas, Nelson, Lindsey),
4:05.52; 5, La Crosse Logan, 4:10.94.
3,200 relay: 1, Madison Memorial
(Gaines, Kerkhoff, Peterson, Gaines),
9:34.31; 2, Onalaska, 9:34.32; 3, Sun
Prairie (Hodges, Schulz, Ray, Kopotic),
9:34.34; 4, Madison West (Bowman,
Drury, Rohrer, Hacker), 9:47.97; 5,
Middleton (Patterson, Sue, Chirafisi,
Schwartz), 10:00.12.
High jump: 1, Mink, D, 5-4; 2,
Kapinus, MM, 5-4; 3, Tanin, Mid, 5-3;
4, Miller, Reed, 5-3; 5, Jostad, Hol, 5-1.
Pole vault: 1, O’Connell, Sun, 11-0;
2, Zittlow, Hol, 10-0; 3, Nowicki, Sun,
10-0; 4, Mickschl, Ona, 9-6; 5, Roberts,
Hol, 9-6.
Long jump: 1, Schyvinck, Reed,
17-4½; 2, Schuh, Sun, 17-3; 3, Buske,
ME, 16-11; 4, Vang, Hol, 16-6; 5,
O’Connell, Sun, 16-4½.
Newcomer Tyler
Christensen threw the last two
innings, striking out one and
allowing no earned runs.
Middleton broke the game
open with a nine-run fourth
inning.
“This was our first game in
three weeks due to the rain-
outs,” Middleton manager
Brandon Hellenbrand said. “It
was a hot day, so our goal was
to jump out early and get a
lead and put the game away.  ers in the league. We jumped
“It took us a couple innings
to get going, but we broke it
open in the fourth. Ross was
tremendous on the mound, he
was right around the zone and
really kept their hitters off
balance.”  He had their guys guessing all
Middleton followed that
with an impressive win over
Waunakee.
Schmitt went 4-for-5
with two doubles and a RBI,
while Andrew Zimmerman
was 2-for-4 with a double
and two RBI. Scheidler was
Times-Tribune photo by Mary Langenfeld
Caleb Easton (left) and Sam Jaeger (right) both qualified for
state in the 1,600-meter run.
Triple jump: 1, McGinnis, Mid,
36-7; 2, Tanin, Mid, 36-2½; 3, Walker-
Daniels, Sun, 35-3½; 4, Marx, Sauk,
33-10; 5, Bisch, Por, 32-11¾.
Shot put: 1, Stafslien-Dumale, LCC,
40-11¼; 2, Thorns, MM, 40-9¾; 3,
Sauk, Sun, 37-6¾; 4, Cooper, Sun,
35-5½; 5, Waite, LCL, 35-1¾.
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2-for-4 with an RBI and Ross
Hellenbrand added two RBI.
Jeff Schafer threw eight
innings, struck out 12, allowed
seven hits and three runs (two
earned). Hunter Bindl worked
the ninth and allowed one run
and struck out two.
“This was a big game for
us,” Brandon Hellenbrand
said. “We were facing
Waunakee’s ace in Blake
Bieri, one of the better pitch-
out to an early lead. 
“Schafer did an incredible
job on the mound. Battling
90-plus degree heat, he gave
us everything he had and
worked eight strong innings.
game and was able to record
12 strikeouts. I can’t say
enough about the job he did
on the mound.”
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112-1; 4, Waite, LCL, 111-1; 5, Thorns,
MM, 107-9.
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Board Agenda for May 14, 2018 -
Meeting Minutes
MIDDLETON-CROSS PLAINS AREA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
District Services Center
7106 South Avenue, Middleton, Wisconsin
1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BOE MEET-
ING AT 7:00 P.M.
The regular board meeting of the Middleton-
Cross Plains Area School District Board of
Education was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by
President Bob Green.
Present: President Bob Green, Vice President
Annette Ashley, Clerk Todd Smith, Treasurer
Linda Yu, Board Members Anne Bauer, Kurt
Karbusicky, and Paul Kinne
Not Present: Board Members Kelly Kalscheur
and Sean Hyland
Others Present: Superintendent George
Mavroulis, Assistant Superintendent Sherri Cyra,
Director of Business Services Lori Ames, MHS
English Teachers, and Representatives from
Findorff and EUA
2. RECOGNITION - STUDENT ACADEMIC
ACHIEVEMENTS
The following student groups were recognized
for their state and international competition
accomplishments: DECA, FCCLA, FBLA and
Forensics.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOVED by Karbusicky SECONDED by Yu to
approve the Board Development Minutes of May
7, 2018. Motion carried unanimously, 7-0
4. COMMUNICATIONS
a. Citizen Comments
None
b. Correspondence/Board Communication
Kurt Karbusicky shared that he attended the
black belt completion of a Glacier Creek student.
He stated that a big group of Glacier Creek teach-
ers came to cheer on and support this student.
Annette Ashley attended a band concert last week
and stated that there is a jazz concert this week.
Todd Smith attended the Kromrey band concert
and shared that the band played a song in mem-
ory of the student who passed away earlier this
year. Bob Green attended the FPC meeting and
spoke with a Blackhawk resident who came to the
meeting with some concerns.
c. Legislative
None
5. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
a. pcoming Events and Updates
George Mavroulis stated that several district
staff will attend the Town of Middleton Plan
Committee meeting on Tuesday evening regard-
ing the improvements being made to West
Middleton. On Wednesday, administration will be
meeting with EUA and Findorff regarding facilities
and programming needs for the possible new
construction. Friday is the Employee Recognition
Breakfast at the Hilton Garden Inn. George asked
board members to check their calendars for the
July 16 and August 13 board meetings. These are
important meetings regarding referendum discus-
sions and decisions on referendum questions.
George also shared that Laura Love received her
doctorate.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
MOVED by Yu SECONDED by Karbusicky to
approve the following items on the consent agen-
da: 6.a.1. Approval of Bills Payable, 6.b.1
Approval of Resignations (addendum), 6.b.3.
Approval of Staff Appointments (addendum) and
6.c.1. Approval of CESA 2 Contract. Motion car-
ried unanimously, 7-0.
a. Administrative/Business Services
i. Approval of Bills Payable
The check list totaling $219,210.00 was
approved under consent agenda. (Exhibit A)
ii. Approval of Treasurer’s Report
There was no Treasurer’s Report to approve.
b. Employee Services - Certified Staff
i. Approval of Resignations
The board approved under consent agenda the
following resignation:
Kendra Dando, Theatre/English Teacher at
MHS
Christina Mand, Social Worker at Elm Lawn
and Social Worker-Homeless for the District
Claire Staley, Social Worker at MHS
MacKenzie Swanson, 8th Grade Academic and
Career Planning Teacher at Kromrey
Cara Wipperfurth, Kindergarten Teacher at
West Middleton
ii. Approval of Leaves of Absence
There were no leaves of absence to approve.
iii. Approval of Staff Appointments
The board approved under consent agenda the
following staff appointments:
Jodi Alt, to a 1.0 FTE regular contract 4th
Grade Teacher at Elm Lawn
Sasha Casper, to a 1.0 FTE regular contract
2nd Grade Teacher at Northside
Amber Cichy, to a 0.60 FTE regular contract
6th Grade Science Teacher and to a 0.40 FTE
regular contract 6th Grade Literacy Teacher at
Kromrey
Hayley Davis, to a 1.0 FTE regular contract 5th
Grade Teacher at Kromrey
Rebecca Harris, to a 1.0 FTE regular contract
Math Teacher at MHS
Savannah Heller, to a 1.0 FTE regular contract
Special Education Teacher at Kromrey
Amy Lashuk, to a 1.0 FTE regular contract
Special Education Teacher at MHS
Scott LeNoble, to a 1.0 FTE regular contract
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Kromrey
Alison Lesniak, to a 0.40 FTE regular contract
Art Teacher at Kromrey
Maxwell Lutz, to a 1.0 FTE regular contract
Special Education Teacher at MHS
Christine Mand, to a 1.0 FTE Mental Health
and Homeless Coordinator for the District effec-
tive July 1, 2018.
Lindsey Miller, to a 0.20 FTE regular contract
4K/EC Psychologist for the District
Taylor Robbins, to a 1.0 FTE regular contract
Special Education Teacher at Kromrey
Alejandra Rodriguez, to a 1.0 FTE regular con-
tract Bilingual Resource Teacher at Kromrey
James Russell, to a 1.0 FTE regular contract
4th Grade Teacher at Elm Lawn
Taylor Schaeffer, to a 0.10 FTE regular contract
Specially Designed Physical Education Teacher
at Park
iv, Approval of Retirements
There were no retirements to approve.
c. District Consent Items
i. Approval of CESA 2 Contract
The board approved under consent agenda the
CESA 2 contract. (Exhibit B)
7. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION/DISCUSSION
a. Honors English Update
Several members of the high school English
department attended the board meeting to share
information on the update to the Honors English
program at MHS for 2018-2019. They have
researched what other programs looked like and
how to go beyond what we see and know right
now. This change will affect English 9 and English
10 classes. The Honors classes should be acces-
sible to everyone and something all students
should reach for. Student eligibility, skills and port-
folio requirements were shared with the board.
Quality versus volume is the focus in the program-
ming for the Honors system. The MHS teachers
are proud and excited about the possibilities of
this program. Several questions were asked by
the board.
b. Facilities Planning and Survey Results
Discussion
Members from EUA and Findorff joined the
board in their discussion regarding the survey
results on the facility needs. The board received
good solid data from the survey. Administration is
putting together an information sheet on why the
district isn’t pursuing a second high school. EUA
and Findorff are not concerned about the results
and the ability to complete the projects.
Administration, EUA and Findorff will begin work
on refining the project scope.
c. Board Role in Referendum Process
Andy Lyons and Christin Mlsna helped facilitate
the discussion on the board’s role during the ref-
erendum process. The board received the do’s
and don’ts of sharing information during a referen-
dum campaign. Annette Ashley shared some tips
on working on the referendum as a board mem-
ber. Board members should remember that they
may speak as individual and not a representative
of the board. The board discussed scenarios that
they may encounter and how to handle them.
8. ITEMS FOR ACTION
a. Approval of WI OPEB Trust Agreement and
Single Advisory Contract
MOVED by Smith SECONDED by Ashley to
approve the WI OPEB Trust Agreement and
Single Advisory Contract. Motion carried unani-
mously, 7-0. (Exhibit C)
b. Approval of CESA 5 Contract for Itinerant
Teacher for Deaf & Hard of Hearing
MOVED by Bauer SECONDED by Yu to
approve the CESA 5 Contract for Itinerant
Teacher for Deaf & Hard of Hearing. Motion car-
ried unanimously, 7-0. (Exhibit D)
c. Approval of Intergovernmental Agreements -
School Resource Officers
Kurt Karbusicky asked several questions.
MOVED by Karbusicky SECONDED by Yu to
approve the Intergovernmental Agreements for
School Resource Officers. Motion carried unani-
mously, 7-0. (Exhibit E)
9. NEXT MEETING DATES AND ADJOURN-
MENT
MOVED Yu SECONDED by Karbusicky to
adjourn the regular meeting at 9:14 p.m. Motion
carried unanimously, 7-0
a. Future Meeting Dates
b. Potential Board Agenda Items
Cheryl Janssen, Board Secretary
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Adrienne Hulburt-Strou Mayor Brar called for board African-American Writers in Wisconsin.”
Three African American Madison-area
and poet Sarah Webster Fabio. This event in honor of Black History
The program will feature poetry, prose, Month is made possible by the Friends of
writers - poet Fabu, novelist Sherry Lucille, and drama that illuminate what it means to the Middleton Public Library, the Beyond
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Hulburt-Stroud said recently to brain-
people met investigations and hold pub- memo alongside the draft
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Common lic hearings for findings.
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school board seat Plains Village Board

on a potential expansion of the landscape architecture have
airport and the development of been distributed, Attoun said. Photo by Hedi Lamar Photography

a downtown public plaza. The The city will accept up to 12 Authors (from left) Fabu, Catrina Sparkman and Sherry Lucille will come to Middleton to discuss their work in relation to
the earli- proposals though Attoun said three African American literary giants
Lee who also lived and
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School Dis- and Four candidates spring. at-large, writers who came Ketel-
before them. gotten the credit they deserve. in Wisconsin.”
seeking re- many. Cross Plains Village BoardBYthis
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trict will have a queststofor proposals.
everyone Jeanne Statz and is not seeking re-election.
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boeter son, Ernest Hemingway and a wall dedicated to Wisconsin came here was a world of black
they head to the Incumbents Sean well as incumbents
K. Bartlett district. Yu T. will be on the ballot,
Wall Enterprises and took more on her personal list. But writers in a Milwaukee public authors – poets, playwrights,
spring. Challenger (Area 2) and Linda
incumbent land
Durand Jr. will face Anne (Area 4) are
unopposed. “It’s a very interesting thing, many of Wisconsin’s greatest library, and not seeing a single novelists, essayists and more.
school board member See COW, page 6 as a writer, to be invisible,” black literary voices have gone African American face. She Their voices were an integral

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muses celebrated poet Fabu largely unacknowledged by the remembers a list of influential part of the American literary
Carter. “It is strange, because general populace. writers compiled at the Uni- canon, but for those outside
writing propels you into the Hidden Voices aims to versity of Wisconsin-Madison of academia, they were not al-
world.” change that. that likewise omitted diverse ways widely known. The three
Led by Fabu and fellow au- “Writing is such a beautiful authors. writers about whom Fabu, Lu-
thors Catrina Sparkman and thing,” explains Sparkman. As a youth, she was told that cille and Sparkman will talk on
Sherry Lucille, an upcoming “It’s solitary of course, but it black populations began mov- February 27 are just a few key
event at the Middleton Public requires so much listening.” ing to Wisconsin, from Chi- examples.
Library called “Hidden Voices” “Our culture, our history, our cago, as late as the middle of “It’s about celebrating these
will bring three vital 20 cen-
th contributions to the world are the 20th
century. people,” she says. “It’s not
tury literary figures - Jean largely unknown,” says Fabu. “As a scholar, I learned about guilt. It’s not about beat-
Toomer, Lorraine Hansberry, “So I learned as a child, that’s that there have been African ing anyone over the head. It’s
and Sarah Webster Fabio – into it was best to learn for myself.” Americans here, free, since the about exploring and getting to
the spotlight. Now she’s working to pass that 1700s,” she says. “Also slaves.” know your neighbors. I think
They hope to raise the voices knowledge on to others. Originally from Memphis, that’s a good thing.

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of these writers from the past. Fabu, a well-traveled public Fabu came to the University Lucille’s love of stories, par-
They think in doing so, they speaker, author and scholar has of Wisconsin – one of the few ticularly romantic ones, began
can inspire readers to seek out spent time in Kenya (The Uni- universities offering top level early in life. Like every author,
the Midwest’s fresh new Afri- versity of Nairobi Press pub- African and African American she learned through reading.
can American authors today, as lished one of her books), but literary studies - for graduate “Jane Austin is my favorite,”
well. she says Wisconsinites don’t school. She fell in love with the she says. “But at a point I came
Sparkman believes a good au- need to travel that far to find Midwest, and now calls Madi- to realize she’s long gone; she’s
thor can transcend barriers such important black voices. Wis- son home. not going to write anymore.”
as race and gender. Or bring consin is rich with them. “I have lived here for Lucille tried to find other au-
them tumbling down. All you have to do is know more than 30 years,” Fabu thors who delved artfully into
Today’s black writers are in- how to listen says. “This is where I have in-
fluenced by a broad spectrum of But they haven’t always vested love, life, and writing – See VOICES, page 3

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Making a splash
Several members of Middleton’s girls’
swimming team were recently named all
state.
From left are: 

• Alex Anagnostopulos  (honorable men-

tion 100 breaststroke)
• Hannah Aegerter (500 freestyle, 200
freestyle relay, 400 freestyle relay)
• Gabriela Pierobon Mays (100 butter-
fly, 100 backstroke, 200 medley relay, 400
freestyle relay)
• Cora Mack (honorable mention 50
freestyle, honorable mention 100 freestyle,
200 freestyle relay, 400 freestyle relay)
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relay, 400 freestyle relay)
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next shot. I didn’t think ahead is considered at least two to freshman year. I enjoyed it so “We’re going to keep work-
• Ever Ready Electric, Inc. is a family owned business that services the and just stayed in the moment.” three strokes tougher than the much. ing hard and see what we can
greater Dane County and surrounding areas.
• Residential electricians that have experience in new construction and Middleton senior Andy front nine. But Beckman took “I’m just glad to be able to do against the best in the state.
We are remodeling. Journeyman license preferred. Zucker, the only Cardinal with his game to another level and play with these guys. I couldn’t We’re certainly in that mix. We
hiring! • Service electricians that have previous service experience that can
manage the completion of various tasks such as repairs, troubleshooting, state experience, shot an even- helped propel the Cardinals ask for a better team.” might not compete for the No. 1
maintenance and service upgrades. par 36 on the front nine and fin- back to state. Beckman’s back nine charge, team in the state, but we’ll find
• Electrician helpers who are looking for a career in the electrical field.
We will train. ished at 77. Sophomore Carson At the par-4, 10th hole, combined with steady sec- out how good we can be.”
Frisch was steady all day going Beckman bombed a hybrid ond halves from Frisch (38), So far this year, the answer
• Company van may be provided to residential and service electricians. 39-38 for a 77 of his own. And down the center of the fairway, Kriewaldt (39) and Zucker has been extremely good.
• Annual tool allowance. sophomore Tommy Kriewaldt then hit a gap wedge from 100 (41) meant another team had Tuesday was simply the lat-
We • Competitive pay, great benefits, paid vacations, sick time and holidays!
shot 39 on each side and carded yards within 5-feet. Beckman to go extremely low to catch est example of that.
offer a 78. then drilled the 5-foot, uphill the Cardinals. When that didn’t
• Apply online at www.everreadyelectric.net “What’s so nice about our putt to start his back nine in happen, Middleton was on its May 29
WIAA Division 1 Verona Sectional
• Email your resume to Linda@everreadyelectric.net squad is we have five kids that style. way to state again.
• Stop in our office and complete an application. Team scores: Verona 296,
How to can score well and not every- Beckman got in a bit of trou- “We didn’t worry about Middleton 306, Waunakee 313, Holmen
apply body has that,” Cabalka said. ble at the par-5, 11th hole. But Verona and what they did,” 314, Reedsburg 317, Oregon 331,
“We were steady today and on his third shot, Beckman hit a Cabalka said. “If they were Tomah 338, Sparta 338.
Middleton scores: Jacob Beckman
We are “AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER” Jacob had a terrific back nine 7-iron from 120 yards to 8-feet going to throw up a good round 40-34 — 74; Andy Zucker 36-41 — 77;
to really kind of give us a boost. and made that birdie putt, as like they did, we had to play Carson Frisch 39-38 — 77; Tommy
I’m really proud of the kids.” well. good golf against Reedsburg Kriewaldt 39-39 — 78.
Verona shot a blistering 144 Then at the par-5, 15th hole, and Holmen and Waunakee and At Edelweiss, par 72.
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BASEBALL
at times spectacular baseball
throughout a memorable regu-
lar season.
“This is huge for me and
huge for the team,” Middleton
senior shortstop Alan Roden
said. “I feel great right now,
being able to win my first
conference championship. It’s
really great to get it with the
guys I’ve been growing up
with my whole life.
“It’s a good group. It’s your
guys. This is everyone. It’s all
of us. And I think if we keep
doing that, we can do some-
thing special.”
Senior first baseman Carsen
Schulz agreed.
“Last year going 14-14 was
tough and we knew we had a
better team than we showed
last year,” Schulz said. “But
this year all offseason we talk-
ed about our potential and it
feels amazing.”
Middleton had a handful of
standout performances in its
conference-clinching win over
East.
Schulz drove in three runs,
while Roden was 2-for-2 with
two doubles, two RBI and
two runs scored. That contin-
ued Roden’s brilliant season
in which he led the Big Eight
in hitting and made a seam-
less transition from catcher to
shortstop.
“What he did this year is
special,” Schmitt said of
Roden. “I don’t know any kid
in the conference at this caliber
hitting the ball right now.
“You can pitch him in and
he’ll turn on it. You can pitch
him away and he’ll take it the
other way. It’s a good approach
to hitting and everybody should
learn from it just by watching
him and I think they do that.
It’s a lot of fun to see him go
up to the plate because he’s
capable of hitting it in the gap,
he’s capable of hitting a hard
line drive through the middle.
It’s a lot of fun.”
Adam Casali continued his
late-season surge by going
3-for-3 with three runs scored,
while second baseman Joel
Ticknor went 2-for-4 with an
RBI and a run scored. Luke
Ballweg went 2-for-3, while
Noah Casali had a double and
a run scored.
Pitcher Matt Ballweg was
also terrific, blanking the
Purgolders for five innings.
Matt Ballweg struck out five,
threw first pitch strikes to
15 of the 18 batters he faced
(83.3%), allowed just three hits
and picked two runners off of
first base.
“When you have three
pitches, it makes you a good
starting pitcher and Matt has
that,” Schmitt said. “He had
some good movement on his
fastball that made it miss bar-
rels and catch corners.”
Middleton’s first four bat-
ters reached safely and the
Cardinals jumped to a 2-0 lead.
Ticknor opened the game
with a double to the gap in
left-center field. Roden walked
and left fielder Luke Ballweg
singled up the middle to load
the bases.
Schulz then singled up the
middle to score both Ticknor
and Roden to give Middleton
a 2-0 lead. East starter Sam
Heiman worked out of the jam,
though, without further dam-
age.
“Our goal was to get on
continued from page 11
them right out of the gate,” bad at bat.’ I’m seeing the ball
Schulz said. “I’ve noticed in well, hitting the ball well and
the first inning if we can score that leads to hits. Luckily I’ve
runs, it’s big. Our first six, gotten a lot of those this year.”
seven hitters have been doing it Luke Ballweg’s single
all year in the first inning, first to right sent Roden to third.
two innings getting us on the Roden then scored on a sacri-
board right away.” fice fly by Schulz that gave the
The Cardinals added two Cardinals a 7-0 lead.
more runs in the second and Middleton pushed its lead
stretched their lead to 4-0. to 9-0 with two runs in the
Noah Casali reached on fifth. Adam Casali’s RBI sin-
an error to open the inning gle scored Noah Casali. Adam
and went to second on Cooper Casali later scored on a base hit
Holewinski’s single to right. by Dylan Carrington.
Adam Casali laid down a per- Schmitt began clearing his
fect sacrifice bunt that moved bench in the fifth inning, allow-
the runners to second and third. ing many of his top players
Ticknor hit a deep sacrifice to savor the final outs of an
fly to right that scored Noah eventual conference title — a
Casali and made it 3-0. Then title few thought was possi-
Roden sat on a hanging curve ble except the Cardinals them-
and drove it to the wall in selves.
right for a double that plated “I’m not surprised at all,”
Holewinski. Schmitt said. “I think they
Zach Shipley had a one-out learned from their mistakes.
single in the third and pinch They matured, got stron-
runner Nick Michaels stole sec- ger, grew closer together and
ond. Then with two outs, third there’s a lot of talent. They
baseman Noah Casali drove a knew that and they wanted to
ball 350-feet off the wall in left come out and play like they
center for a double that scored were capable.”
Michaels and made it 5-0.
The Cardinals had four hits • Middleton 10, Madison
and scored two more runs in East 0 (5) — Brady Schmitt
the fourth and surged to a 7-0 threw four scoreless innings
lead. and picked up the win as the
Adam Casali had a leadoff Cardinals cruised in a game
single and scored two batters stopped by the 10-run mercy
later when Roden doubled to rule last Tuesday. Schmitt
right field. Roden’s bat was a struck out five and allowed just
classic as he drove three balls three hits. Times-Tribune photo by Mary Langenfeld
at least 300 feet down the line Alan Roden went 2-for-3
in right, only to see them all with two doubles and two RBI Luke Ballweg and Middleton’s baseball team are the No. 1 seed in their sectional when the
go foul by just a few feet. to lead the offense. Cooper postseason begins Thursday.
After narrowly missing out on Holewinski went 3-for-3 with
a home run three times, Roden a double, two runs scored and • Middleton 6, DeForest • Wilmot 6, Middleton 5 — May 29
Middleton 10, Madison East 0
ripped a double instead. two RBI. 0 — Logan Schultz and Ben Luke Ballweg went 3-for-4 and Madison East ............ 000 00 — 0 3 0
“It’s probably my best Zach Shipley went 2-for-3 Collier combined to throw a had an RBI for the Cardinals, Middleton .............. 122 32 — 10 14 0
stretch of consistent hitting and with two RBI, while Carsen five hit shutout last Saturday. but it wasn’t enough last Pitchers (ip-h-er-bb-so) — Larkin
Schulz allowed just three Saturday. Adam Casali also (1.1-7-5-1-0), Perez (L; 3-7-5-5-0);
hitting the ball hard,” Roden Schulz and Adam Casali both Schulz (1-0-0-1-1); Schmitt (W; 4-3-
said of his standout season. had two hits and an RBI. hits, struck out two and walked went 2-for-3 with a double and 0-1-5).
“Even if it is an out, I’m hitting Schulz, who suffered an arm one in five innings. Collier a run scored. Leading hitters — MID: Roden
it hard. That’s what you try to injury last year, also worked a struck out four, allowed two Brady Schmitt took the loss 2x3, Schulz 2x2, Shipley 2x3,
Holewinski 3x3, Casali 2x3.
do every time. scoreless fifth inning in his first hits and no walks in the final for Middleton, allowing five 2B — Roden 2, Schulz, Casali,
“And even if you do make pitching outing of the season. two innings. runs and nine hits in 4 1/3 Holewinski 2, Lamson.
out, you can’t come away from innings.
that
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