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by Matt GeiGer
Times-Tribune
Fund balance policy is sound, say officials
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MOM is happy in new home

by Matt GeiGer
Times-Tribune
The service provider has consolidated what it does under one roof as client base continues to grow
The Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District (MCPASD) has released to the public a detailed account of the state of its fund balance, projecting the balance at a robust $15.2 million at the end of the 2012-13 fiscal year. The report comes partially in response to calls for increased budget information that were expressed by citizens in a recent online survey conducted by the district. But the district also chose now due to increased awareness of the role of reserves in the wake of the University of Wisconsins apparent obfuscation of its own budget reserve fund. (The Milwaukee Journal Sentinal in April reported theUniversity of Wisconsin System had about $648 million in cash spread over hundreds, perhaps even thousands, of accounts at individual campuses.) The controversy over the University of Wisconsins reserves prompted rumblings that some state lawmakers want to force government entities, including local school districts, to liquidate their balances. Officials in Middleton-Cross Plains countered that their fund balance is a vital tool in the budgeting process. We strive to be very transparent about our budget, MCPASD assistant superintendent of business services Tom Wohlleber said. We believe the more informed our parents and comSee BaLaNCe, page 8
The Junior firefighters, from left, include Garrett Christian, Brandon Acker, Benny Nevarez, Shelby Bacus, Josh Larson and Dagmar LeMans.
Sparking interest
by KatheriNe Perreth
Times-Tribune
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Dagmar LeMans learned a valuable skill that could come in handy during months of Wisconsin winters and even in spring. She said if she ever sees someone fall through lake ice, shell know what to do. LeMans, age 16, is one of twelve Junior Firefighters with the Middleton Fire Department. According to Battalion Chief Brad Subera, 16 high school students participated in the Juniors program over the past four years. Although not allowed to actively fight fires, or on EMS assists or at car accident sites, at the station they learn and practice skills along with the rest of the department, he said. Skills include extrication, ice rescue, search and rescue, and fire attacks. In addition, they are allowed on fire calls as adjunct staff. Juniors wear a special set of turnout gear thats protective, but not rated for structural firefighting, Subera said. They may take notes, fetch and carry supplies, and help with site cleanup and rolling hoses after a fire is out, he said. Additionally, they serve as Rehab Staff to firefighters, providing initial triage, taking blood pressure and
pulses on the fire ground, and providing fluids and food when the firefighters first come out [of the fire]. If [firefighters] are not in a safe range, rehab sends them to the ambulance for further treatment, he explained. The reasons teens join Juniors run the gamut between a firefighting relative or friend piquing interest, attraction to the close knit community, wanting to help others, and fulfilling an innate desire to put out fires. Two 18-year-olds, Josh Kampe and John Arendt, come from firefighting families. Kampe has logged over 600 service hours in four years. Despite his fathers volunteer position with the department for almost 25 years, he found the work involved surprising, he said. Its not their full time job. There are hundreds of hours of training they must go through to become a firefighter, he said. Arendt, who said he has enjoyed learning about all aspects of firefighting, from car to structural fires, hopes to complete courses and training some day to follow in his fathers firefighting footsteps. Shelby Bacus, age 17, admits she knew nothing about firefighting, nevertheless leapt at the chance to chase her childhood dream. She completed the simple application and interview process at age fourteen, and
initially found the lingo an adjustment, she said. She also learned that much of a firefighters job entails teaching prevention and fire safety. Bacus especially enjoyed public education, she said. Whenever I get to work with kids I feel like I am doing something worthwhile for the community and those children, she added. Although Bacus has gone on calls and learned about fire science and all the mechanics it takes to be a firefighter, it wasnt enough. At age 16, Juniors are eligible to start taking certified firefighting classes held at Madison College, she said. Recently, Bacus and two others, including Josh Larson, attended fourhour classes on Thursday evenings. So after a full high school day we decided that it would only make sense to go to more school at night, she quipped. Larson, age 18, credits Juniors with teaching him more about life than anything else, helping me become the professional, mature, wellrounded man I am today. It is the indescribable smile of those he helps that he finds particularly rewarding, Larson continued. Both Larson and Bacus are continuing their certification classes in See JUNiOrS, page 13
Middleton Outreach Ministrys offices, food pantry and clothing center have all settled nicely into their consolidated location. The facility, which opened in early March, is designed to better serve a growing number of clients and to make it easier for those who use MOM to obtain much-needed services. Prior to the move, the MOM Food Pantry and MOM Clothing Center operated at a warehouse space in the Middleton Business Park, approximately three miles away from the non-profits main offices, which were located in downtown Middleton in an aging building. The new facility is also near a bus stop, which provides greater ease of access for those who can currently only use the food pantry when they can find a ride. The new office, food pantry, and Clothing Centerofficially opened the first week of March. One of the first things that those living in poverty lose, in addition to maybe a home or a job, is dignity. For many, asking for help is something they never thought they would have to See MOM, page 12
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MIDDLETON TIMES-TRIBUNE
Every cloud has a (gold and) silver lining, says buyer

by NathaN MaBie
Times-Tribune
Woman charged with cutting mans throat

Teresa Osario-Beltran of Middleton, 33, was jailed on $100,000 bail Monday for allegedly cutting the throat of a man last Thursday in the Town of Springfield. Osario-Beltran last Thursday was booked into the Dane County Jail on a
Members of the Middleton Police Departments Shields in Heels team participated in the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event Saturday, May 4. The local team raised more than $1,500 for domestic abuse prevention programs. Pictured from left to right: Paramedic Jennifer Hort, Officer David Kasdorf, Officer Julie Normann, Chief Brad Keil and Captain Chuck Foulke.
Walking the line

charge of attempted homicide after the early to morning knife attack. Dane County S h e r i f f s deputies responded to Osario-Beltran the call at 5000 Pheasant Branch Road at 2:56 a.m. When the police arrived, 39-year-old Everado Trinidad-Cortez, 39, was being treated by Middleton EMS. He
Typically gold and silver prices decline during an economic recession, but during the Great Recession, the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, gold and silver prices rose. And since the official end of the Recession in June of 2009 prices have soared. Presently gold is selling at $1,649/ounce, but in December 2007, the official start of the Great Recession, the price of gold on the Commodity
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Complaint indicates woman was upset with victim because he told others he had paid her
was soon transported to UW Hospital, where he was admitted with life-threatening injuries. The complaint against Osario-Beltran indicates Cortezs jugular vein was severed in the attack. An assistant district attorney on Monday told the court Osario-Beltran is Mexican, in the United States illegally, and a flight risk. According to the complaint, Osario-Beltran was upset that Trinidad-Cortez told a gathering he had paid her to have sex with him. The prosecutor on Monday told the court Osario-Beltran is unemployed and supports herself as a prostitute. The public defender attorney appearing with the accused said she has been a resident of Dane County for five years and has held jobs here.
On Friday, May 17 at 2:49 p.m., Dane County Sheriffs deputies responded to a semi vs. car crash at US Highway 12 and State Highway 19 in the town of Springfield. Deseree R. Townsend, age 28, who has no known address, was traveling westbound on US Highway 12 and failed to stop for a red light. She struck the cab of a semi, which was traveling eastbound on USH 12 and attempting to turn left onto STH 19. Townsend had four passengers in her vehicle: Christopher Braun, 35, and three females, ages ten months, two and three. Townsend had to be extricated from the vehicle and was transported by Med Flight to UW Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Her passengers were transported by ambulance, also to UW Hospital with nonlife threatening injuries. The operator of the semi was Debra Wilcox, 35, of Fox Lake. She was transported to UW Hospital with minor injuries. Townsend was cited for violation of a traffic control signal.
Police say driver ran red light and collided with semi
Exchange (COMEX) was $800/ounce. By December 2009 the price had risen to $1,200/ounce. And on September 6 of 2011, gold reached an all-time high of $1,920/ounce. To put the prices in perspective, the gold in a mans 14k wedding band would have been worth a little less than $80 at the end of 2007 and slightly more than $190 in September 2011. For those looking to sell their gold, the prices of the past three years offered unprecedented returns. Jewelry stores that specialize in resale, buying jewelry at a discount of the value, have fared even better. Dennis Lemke, longtime owner of University Coin, Stamp & Jewelry, switched from primarily new jewelry sales to resale in 2006, a little more than a year before the Recession. Like so many entrepreneurs who endure, Lemkes ability to adapt and remake his company has kept him in business through difficult economic times like the recent Recession. Lemke bought the store in 1986 when it was only a coin and stamp outfit, his areas of expertise. The following year he added jewelry to his portfolio and sales grew. But economic downturns and increasing competition for decreasing margins on jewelry presented Lemke with a change-or-get-out scenario. He considered selling the business but ultimately decided to keep his store. His 2006 switch to resale jewelry was perfectly timed. Beginning in 2008 every years profits increased on resale purchases. As recently as this past summer Lemke was buying $30,000 worth of gold, silver, and diamonds daily. The majority of the sales are emotion-free, transactions, Lemke said, though he acknowledges, there is a spectrum. During the worst times of the Recession resale business, though strong, was difficult for Lemke on an See MetaLS, page 4
Lemon has seen orthopedics mature

THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2013 MIDDLETON TIMES-TRIBUNE
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by NathaN MaBie
Times-Tribune
Dr. Richard Lemon is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in fixing joints, specifically knees. A Middleton resident who works in Madison, Lemon has been repairing local joints for more than 25 years. At 400 operations a year he has performed more than 10,000 surgeries. But he still remembers his first cut, in 1979. I was a third year medical student, he remembered, the attending [surgeon] turned, gave me the scalpel and told me to cut the skin on the patients ankle. The following year Lemon graduated from Michigan Medical School and made the trip to Madison for his five-year residency at UW. He never left. Beginning with his residency and continuing throughout his career Lemon has practiced during one of the most expansive eras of medical advancement in history. Specifically, advancements in surgical techniques, bioengineering, and robotics have exponentially improved surgeons abilities to help patients with minimal invasion to the body. As risks are mitigated and the likelihood of successful surgeries increase, more and more patients choose elective, that is non-emergency, surgeries to improve their quality of life. And improving patients quality of life is exactly what Lemon likes most about his job as an orthopedic surgeon. I get to fix people, he says. Orthopedics, Lemon says, is about function, and the opportunity to help a patient return to normal, or near normal, functioning is one of the most rewarding aspects of his job. Incredibly, the life-changing surgeries Lemon performs are almost all
completed in an hour or less. Lemons two most common surgi-
Dr. Richard Lemon
cal procedures, knee arthroscopy and knee arthroplasty, take only 30 and 60 minutes respectively. Knee arthroscopy, or knee scope, is a minimally invasive surgery. Guided by a tiny fiber-optic video camera the surgeon can see inside the patients knee joint and make repairs with only two or three small incisions. But it is not without challenges and surprises. Even with todays technology, no amount of pre-operative tests or technology can completely prepare the surgeon for what is actually underneath the skin. Every knee scope, Lemon says, is like a box of chocolates you never know what youre going to get. Knee arthroplasty, or total knee replacement, is a more invasive surgery required for significant knee repairs. In an arthroplasty the damaged bone
and cartilage is removed and replaced with an artificial joint. Removing and replacing bones especially requires force and powerful equipment. In fact, Lemon believes the work of an orthopedic surgeon is most analogous to a carpenter or car mechanic. Many of the tools Lemon uses are stainless versions of the equipment commonly found in garages or carpenters shops. In addition to the physical exertion required during an operation, there is a constant pressure to be exact and precise during the surgery. The surgeries may be quick, but the process is exhausting. Surgery is fun, Lemon acknowledged, but it is intense. The intensity of the operating room is limited but post-operative stress and anxiety persists long after the surgery. We worry a lot, Lemon says of he
and his colleagues in orthopedic surgery. The level of trust patients place in our hands is a huge privilege. To help maintain his own quality of life, and smooth his transition from professional to personal life, Lemon prioritizes an hour of exercise following a day of operations. For him, exercising is cathartic and helps release the built up adrenaline and intensity of the day. After a quarter century in orthopedic surgery, Lemon has established a personal blend of consistency and innovation required in the medical profession - he has made his own way in a difficult and demanding field. When he thinks back to the young med student choosing orthopedic surgery as his specialty, Lemon is satisfied with the decision he made. Orthopedics has been a good fit, he says.
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Every purchase of jewelry, gold or otherwise, is then reported and catalogued on LEADS online, an online investigation system used by law enforcement agencies to recover stolen property. Assuming the piece is not stolen, Lemke must hold on to the jewelry for a mandatory waiting period of between seven to 14 days before he can resell. Almost all the jewelry Lemke purchases he buys for the component value, or value of the raw materials. When Lemke accumulates enough jewelry he sends a shipment to a smelter in Chicago. The smelter melts the metals down into $100,000 gold bricks for sale on the exchange. Some gold bricks will stay as bricks but most will be used to make wedding bands and other jewelry pieces not exactly aluminum cans but recycling all the same. Lemke likes this renewal aspect of the business. Ultimately he says, I like making people happy. And with the recession in the countrys rearview mirror and steady, albeit slow, economic growth ahead Lemke hopes to continue making people happy for many years to come.
Gold is the most common metal bought by Lemke, 70 percent of all sales are gold jewelry, he said, and class rings and large gold chains are the most common pieces. If the piece is gold, Lemke offers 80 percent of the spot price, the price of gold on the COMEX futures exchange at the moment. Of the offers Lemke makes to customers 92 percent are accepted.
emotional level. But he is thankful the instances of people selling because of a desperate need went down dramatically in 2012. Today people are mostly selling old or unwanted gold pieces for extra cash, not money to pay overdue utilities. In many ways, business has returned to normal. The process for when an individual walks into University Coin, Stamp & Jewelry with jewelry to sell is surprising informal. Either Lemke or one of his five employees seated behind glass cases greets the customer. For many, this is the first, and probably last, resale experience. Lemke and his staff help the process along with kind but direct questions about the items for sale. There is little small talk.
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Dennis Lemke timed his entry into the resale market perfectly, entering just before the Great Recession.
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Former Elm Lawn principal is marketing his passion for running

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by NathaN MaBie
Times-Tribune
Former Middleton Elm Lawn Elementary Principal David Meixelsperger doesnt have enough hours in the day. Hes always running. Meixelsperger found running helped him cope with the long and often stressful school days. Running after school was my out, Meixelsperger said. In his time at Elm Lawn, Meixelsperger found ways to infuse his passion for running, namely through the Little Strides after-school running program he created for children in grades one through six. Working with students who shared his interested in running, and some who developed an interest over time, filled Meixelsperger with a deep sense of satisfaction. His involvement with Little Strides remains to this day one of his most cherished contributions from his tenure at Elm Lawn. Meixelsperger enjoyed his job as an elementary administrator. He especially enjoyed the process of education. But when the idea of owning his own running store took hold of him he couldnt shake the thought. And so after school, Meixelsperger began the process of creating a business from scratch. It was exhausting. Working full-time during the day
while starting a business, Meixelsperger drew energy from the creative process, It was the opportunity to create [a running store] that fueled me. Meixelsperger was careful to keep school and his upstart business separate. He spent most every evening and all his vacation days to get the business ready for its opening. The doors hadnt opened yet but Meixelsperger was exhausted. He drew inspiration from his family and pushed through the long days and longer nights. Finally, on May 11, 2007 all the dreams and plans and preparations culminated into Meixelspergers Berkeley Running Companys grand opening. Initially located on University, in the Shorewood Shopping Center, the small company quickly built a loyal following in the Madison area. Starting a small business is difficult, and many fail. From the outset Meixelsperger believed the difference between Berkeleys success and failure would be in the service he provided. He understood Internet retail giants could always match, and often significantly undercut, his prices that remains true to this day. But Meixelsperger also believed people in the Madison area valued expertise, customer service, and supporting a local running shop as much, or more than, the sticker price. Almost six years later, Meix-
elspergers wager has proved a good bet. But providing excellent customer service consistently is difficult work and Meixelsperger hasnt done it alone. His staff of full and part time employees are Meixelspergers co-ambassadors of excellent customer service. In addition to sharing a love of running/walking, Meixelsperger insists staff embody three core principals: professional, positive, and flexible. But with Meixelsperger, the former school administrator, education is always the key. More than 75 percent of Berkeley Runnings customer base are casual runners. As a result education is vital
David Meixelsperger may not be a principal anymore, but now hes educating his employees and customers about running shoes. to Berkeley Runnings success. One of the primary services Meixelsperger and his staff provide is their collective expertise in the fields of running and walking. The time and energy Meixelsperger and his staff spend attending conventions, testing the products, and listening customer experiences is what allows them to stay on the cutting edge. This past November Meixelsperger made a major investment to remain on the cutting edge by opening a new location farther east on University Avenue in University Station. The new store is considerably larger, with an ex-
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pansive layout complete with Madisons largest specialty sock selection and a glass garage door in the front faade. The new space is representative of Meixelspergers own growth as a business owner: a purposeful space designed with the confidence drawn from years of experience listening to what customers need and want. Meixelsperger has found a winning combination in Berkeley Running Company. But as any educator would be sure to point out, you never stop learning. And so, Madisons Shoe Educator will continue learning and teaching, one shoe at a time.
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The West Middleton Lutheran Church will be holding its annual Memorial Day Weekend Service at the historic First Lutheran Church on Sunday, May 26 at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Curtis Everson will be the presiding minister. The church is located at the corner of Old Sauk and Pleasant View roads. All who are interested are welcome to attend.
First Lutheran service is Sunday
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On Thursday, May 23 the Middleton High School DECA program and Shred-It will host a community shredit event from 7 to 9 a.m. in the MHS parking lot next to the Walter Bauman Outdoor Pool, 2100 Bristol St. There is no fee, although a donation of $5 is appreciated. There is a limit of five bags per person. The first 120 peo-
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ple to stop by with items to be shredded will receive a coupon for a free doughnut at Krispy Kreme. Every person who stops by with items to be shredded will also receive a Shred-it canvas tote bag. Questions should be directed to DECA adviser Robert Hutchison at 829-9969.
Three American Red Cross blood drives are planned in the Middleton area in June. June 1 a drive will be held at the Blackhawk Church at 9620 Brader Way from 7:30-11:30 a.m., and June 8 another will be held at St. Lukes Lutheran church at 7337 Hubbard Ave. On June 11 a drive will be held at St. Bernards Catholic Church at 7450 University Ave.
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MCOs finale will feature guest cellist Mark Bridges

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Co-founder Mindy Taranto: I think our musicians have loved each soloist more than the last....
by Matt GeiGer The Middleton Community Orchestra (MCO) will wrap up its successful third season on Wednesday, May 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Middleton Performing Arts Center. The spring concerts theme is Romantic Favorites. Its the final show of the 2012-2013 season and features guest cellist Mark Bridges. Mark plays beautifully, said MCO co-founder Mindy Taranto. Id like to encourage anyone who wants to hear beautiful music played well to attend. This season included a featured Rising Star at each concert. I think our musicians have loved each soloist more than the last, said Taranto. Not one of them has disappointed in any way. The community orchestra, which includes an eclectic range of musicians from the greater Middleton community, puts on four concerts each season. We have a great group of people, many of whom have been here all three years, said Taranto. Its become an important part of peoples lives, and that makes us very happy. While she wasnt quite ready to announce the details of the 2013-2014 season, Taranto hinted that the Rising
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Bob Mirshak, a fixture in the Middleton music scene for nearly 50 years, will be honored Sunday, June 2, at Middleton Community United Church of Christ 645 Schewe Road. The church congregation will be honoring Mirshak during their 9:30 a.m. worship service. This will be followed by a reception at the church. A graduate of Milton College, Mirshak was hired as choral director at Middleton High School in 1964. This began 30 years of choral concerts, musicals, madrigal dinners, performances at the state choral directors conventions, and choir tours around the United States. In addition to his job, Mirshak founded the Middleton Civic Chorus and led it from 1972 to 1992, putting on concerts locally and leading tours to Ireland, England, Scotland, Italy, Greece, Austria, Hungary and the Czech Republic. He received the Morris Hayes Wisconsin Choral Directors Choral Award in 1997.Following his retirement from Middleton High School, Mirshak began a second career as choir director at Middleton Community Church. I loved working with people of all ages, teaching them the value and beauty of choral music and the human voice. I loved observing the effect of music on peoples characters and their quality of life, he said recently.
UCC honoring musical icon
Stars theme will continue. Other works on the program next week are SchumannJulius Caesar Overture, Saint-Saens Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor, and Tchaikovsky? Symphony No. 6. Bridges, pictured at left, is a graduate student at the UW School of Music and studies with Uri Vardi, Professor of Cello at UW Madison. General admission tickets are $10. Students may attend for free. Tickets are available at the door, Willy St. Coop West or by calling 608-2128690.
The Cross Plains Stingray families will be busy baking pies for the annual pie and custard sale at their Memorial Day Pie sale to be held this Monday at Legion Park in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerces Memorial Day celebration. Piewill beavailable by the slice or entire pies may be purchased with sales beginning immediately following the Memorial Day ceremony.
Stingray families will be selling pies on Memorial Day
Mark Bridges
It is not too late to join Stingrays swim team. After-school practices begin Tuesday May 28 at 3:15 p.m. forswimmers under 10, and at 4:15 for swimmers11 and over. Morning practices begin after school is out. Interested persons can visit the Stingraywebsite for team andregistration information. http://www.crossplainsstingrays.com/
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munity are about our finances, the better off we will be. The MCPASD fund balance, which represents the difference between the districts assets and liabilities, is expected to stand at 22 percent of the $67.7 million annual operating budget at the close of the current fiscal year on June 30. A healthy fund balance is frequently cited as a plus by assigners of bond ratings, allowing districts with significant balances to borrow at lower rates. It can also help districts take on building projects that would otherwise require a voter referendum to allow the district to exceed state-imposed levy limits. MCPASD policy calls for the fund balance, which differs from a cash balance because it includes additional accounts receivable and payable, to stay at between 15 and 25 percent of the districts annual operating expenses. The MCPASD Board of Education Finance Committee reviews the status annually to ensure the fiscal strength of the district. (The amount of the fund balance fluctuates throughout the year.) While the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction makes no recommendation regarding the amount a district should have as its fund balance, Middleton-Cross Plains officials say the balance should be sufficient so that short-term borrowing for cash flow can be avoided or minimized. The fund balance is particularly important, say Middleton-Cross Plains officials, due to the fact that the districts budget cycle doesnt match up with those of the other entities that pay the property taxes that make up the bulk of the districts revenues. The districts primary source of revenue is property taxes, of which the first installment is paid to the district in January. The district typically receives less than 20 percent of its operational revenues through the first half of its fiscal year. For example, in 2012-13 a smaller fund balance would have required the district to borrow additional funds, resulting in additional interest
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charges and extra cost to taxpayers. Maintaining a fund balance also allowed the district to take on a major project without going to referendum. This summer, MCPASD is putting a four-classroom addition onto Sunset Ridge Elementary. The estimated $1.3 million project will be paid for out of fund balance. The district didnt include Sunset Ridge as part of its November 2012 referendum because the Board of Education, following the failure of its prior referendum, which contained three questions, hoped to simplify its message to voters. We certainly believe we made the right decision, said community relations specialist Perry Hibner. He noted
State Senator Jon Erpenbach admitted he has colleagues in the legislature who believe school districts should end every year with a zero balance. the 2012 referendum capital question passed with 68 percent of the vote while the operational question received 64 percent. The successful referendum questions will allow the district to expand and rebuild both of its middle schools. In addition, a healthy fund balance played a major role in the district maintaining its Aaa rating with Moodys Investor Services earlier this year. MCPASD is one of six districts in the state the others are Nicolet High School, the Madison Metropolitan School District, theWauwatosa School District, the School District of Elmbrook and the MequonThiensville School District out of more than 400 that has the highest bond rating. The bond rating played a significant role in the district getting a true interest rate of 3.09 percent when it sold $59.8 million in bonds to Piper Jaffray & Co of Minneapolis to fund the middle school construction projects earlier this year. (The bond sale was the result of the successful 2012 referendum.) A higher bond rating attracts more bidders, resulting in more competitive bids and ultimately less interest cost to the taxpayer, according to the district. The preliminary budget for 2013-14 is expected to be presented at a MCPASD Board of Education meeting in June. The districts annual meeting, at which the budget will be voted upon, is scheduled for Sept. 16. Anyone interested in prior years budgets can find them on the district website under Our District: Budget Information. When State Sen. Jon Erpenbach met with the MCPASD Board of Education
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on May 13, superintendent Don Johnson asked if he had heard anything about specific legislation that would force the district to liquidate its fund balance. I havent heard anything yet, said Erpenbach (D-Middleton). However, Erpenbach went on to say some senators do believe government entities should have a zero balance at the end of each year. Johnson followed up with a question: Do legislators understand ... why the fund balance is necessary? While Erpenbach suggested some do not, Johnson and other officials in Middleton-Cross Plains hope increased transparency about their fund balance will help show why they believe it is indeed a necessity.
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Wexler: Personal financial troubles did not affect public performance

To the editor:
Letter to the Editor
I simply could not let your Alders Finances Are Fair Game column be the last word on this matter. Your attempt to justify your decision to make my personal finances fodder for public discussion was just plain wrong and irrelevant. My personal finances would be a legitimate subject for public discussion if they affected my performance as a member of the City Council in any
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way. They do not. You constantly depend on anonymous sources as proof that some people at city hallview my past financial difficulties as sufficient reason to remove me as Chair of the Finance Committee. Considering that I have chaired this committee for many years, dont you find it surprising that this would suddenly be a question now?Considering that our city is in better financial shape than ever before, dont you find it equally surprising that this would suddenly be a question now? If anything, my service as head of the committee and, as one who has had a tough time making ends meet, made me personally aware of the financial impact of city decisions on our residents with limited financial means. Finance Committee decisions are not just
about numbers, they are about affecting real people. The assumption that the person chairing this committee must possess an acceptable level of wealth is downright wrong. Perhaps one of the most offensive arguments made in your column is comparing the need to expose my financial situation to the need to expose child abusers or viewing porn on a school computer. Hardly comparable. As a matter of fact, my personal situation arose after working as a legislative aide at the state capitol for 24 years. I lost my position following the defeat of my boss in 2002. What I discovered was a system that did not reward employees for years of service, but chose to hire new workers at half of my salary and at half of my age. I am not the first person to encounter this we were technically related to gorillas too, if you went back far enough. (At a certain point the dilution of genes renders such claims slightly less impressive to me.) He spent hours upon hours gazing affectionately at family trees and birth records, a distant, happy look in his eyes. The Internet hadnt yet annihilated the need to physically visit some places to gather information. As a result, my dad travelled to various libraries and town halls where birth, death and marriage records are kept. The result was that my dad always seemed like a slightly off-kilter version of Indiana Jones. This was partially because he was always poking around in the basements of musty
employment mentality and I will not be the last. The point is that my financial difficulties were not the result of poor decisions on my part, but the need to adapt to a situation that I had no control over. My frugal existence did not make me less qualified to chair or serve on the Finance Committee. In fact, it enhanced my understanding that there are human consequences to the decisions that you make. One other note. Your ridiculous assertion that supporters of Jim Wexlers candidacy in 2010 dug through court documents to find (and distribute) information to use against my opponent is a despicable lie. There indeed was a mention of court proceeding included in a letter written by one (ONE) person in the district who distributed it privately to her neighbors. buildings, looking for very old things. It was also because his hair had started to thin and he was going through a faze during which he liked to wear hats that, while commonplace in nineteenth century London, seemed anachronistic in modern day America. The only real difference between him and Harrison Ford was that instead of searching for Nazi gold or the Holy Grail, my dad was always trying to figure out who someone named Elmer had married 500 years ago. He would often take me on these investigative trips, which were enjoyable due to his proclivity for mischief. He regularly concocted wild tales in order to gain entrance to private archives and exclusive clubs. I re-
Neither I, nor any other of my supporters had anything to do with this letter. What kind of professional journalism is this to report something totally unsubstantiated as the truth? Simply repeating a lie in your column does not make it the truth. I have always taken great pride in my service over 25 years to our city and continue to do so. Public service is not an exclusive club that only the wealthy can join. This entire issue has been blown way out of proportion and needs to end here. We need to focus on promoting Middleton and this is not the time to be sidetracked by personal vendettas. We all have the right to expect better. Sincerely, Jim Wexler
My dad loves genealogy. While the term has an academic ring to it, when I was a kid it just seemed like he really enjoyed stalking dead people. He traced our lineage back hundreds of years, tracking relatives across the globe. At one point he discovered we were related to Charlemagne. At the time I pointed out that
member him making cryptic comments to me just as we were about to enter buildings where he planned to ask for access to private records. Just remember Im an ambassador from Luxemburg, okay? he would say under his breath as we entered, giving me a reassuring wink. Hed straiten his khaki windbreaker and pull his wool hat down snugly, as if a bald spot, if viewed by the centenarian dozing at the front desk, would ruin our charade. Because many of our ancestors lived in Switzerland, my father eventually decided he could only continue his research if we went there in person. He took me first when I was very See GeiGer, page 24
Wisconsinites share their citizenry with three of the worlds greatest conservationists, Aldo Leopold, Warren Knowles and Gaylord Nelson. They loved the land and waters of our state and understood the delicate dependency that all of life has on these resources. We cant all make the impact that these men made, but every effort that we do make in the name of conservation helps. Take Millie Zantow, from North Freedom, Wisconsin as an example. She is not famous, but her idea to recycle plastic is. Because she spoke up for the environment, tons of plastic is now kept out of our landfills every year. Less petroleum is used, too. The environment needs us to be its voice in our communities, workplaces and homes. It also needs a voice in government, where the large-scale decisions to preserve or pollute and to conserve or extract are made. Governor Gaylord Nelson said, With the formation of the Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters, Wisconsins environment found its political voice. The diligent team of employees and volunteers at WLCV research all aspects of environmental legislation to ensure citizens are informed and legislators are held accountable for decisions. The environment is non-partisan and so is the work of WLCV. When I was teaching full time and volunteering many hours to boot, I didnt have time to stay abreast of all of the issues coming before the state legislature regarding Wisconsins precious resources. So, I joined WLCV to receive their newsletters and action alerts that kept me abreast of what was happening. When an action alert came, I called or wrote my representatives and sometimes wrote letters to the editor. About seven years ago when my daughter was working for WLCV on a water-related bill, she called and asked me to write a letter about it. At first I worried that I didnt know enough
Bicycling and Brews for Conservation!
about the issue to write intelligently. Then I realized that it wasnt just what I knew that was important - what Ive felt and experienced and the ways that we all need clean water mattered, so I wrote from my experiences and my heart. The conservationist members of the legislature held a filibuster, and they strategically used my letter as the last words spoken on the issue. So, what I worried might not sound smart enough were the words they wanted to echo in the ears of the legislators before they weighed in. The bill that passed helped to protect Wisconsin waters. That incident reminded me that every voice is important in a We the People democracy. On June 23 you have a chance to support and celebrate the work of this wonderful organization by riding in their Election Cycle and or attending the Brewfest celebration at the Capital Brewery in Middleton, Wisconsin afterward. There are three rides to choose from, all leaving from the Brewery. There is a 100K ride, an 18-mile ride going from the brewery to the State Capitol and back and a 5K family ride. Everything you need to register and take pledges for the ride is on the WLCV website. All current event and rider info is here http://electioncycle.conservationvoters.org/lcv/register.asp There will be rest stops for the longer ride. Machinery Row will be on-hand for bike maintenance and if you dont have a bike, but want to ride, DreamBikes is offering loaner bikes for the event. Your entry fee and pledges get you into the Brewfest afterward. If you have friends or family members who like to bike, form a team with them and compete for recognition as the top pledgeearners for conservation. People are bringing teams from all over the state. Price of the ride increases on June 1 so register now! If youre not a bicyclist, you can still come to the Brewfest celebration that starts at 2 p.m. There will be food, a legislative dunk tank, a raffle, music by the Dang-Its and, of course, great Capital Brewery Beer. Cost of the event is $15. You can register on-line for that, too, or just pay at the door. There are a ton of great prizes being offered through the raffle, including the $500 package grand prize from Rutabaga Paddlesports. Raffle tickets will be sold at the event, and from at the
WLCV office at 133 S. Butler St. in Madison, 53703. If youre not able to register on-line or have any questions about the event, just call WLCV at 608-661-084. Im going to ride the 18-mile route. If youd like to sponsor my ride and help to give the environment its political voice, just log onto the WLCV website. Riders are listed alphabetically so look for Deb Biechler. Your donation will be put to great use!
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Abreu, Cybell A, 36, Verona, WI 53593, 03/16/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, 114.00 Acker, Gina M, 43, Cross Plains, WI 53528, 04/12/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $88.80 Alexander, Gary L, 41, Madison, WI 53711, 04/16/2012, Unlicensed -Sellers/Solicitors, 177.00 Anderson, Michael J, 49, Madison, WI 53705, 04/17/2012, Vehicle Registration Revoked/Suspended/Cancel, $88.80 Anderson, Pamela J, 47, Middleton, WI 53562, 04/09/2012, Non Registration, $88.80 Anderson, Pamela J, 47, Middleton, WI 53562, 04/09/2012, Motor vehicle liability insurance required, $10.00 Becker, Nils Peter, 39, Middleton, WI 53562, 04/12/2012, Speeding 55 MPH Zone, $88.00 Bein, Joseph M, 21, Madison, WI 53705, 04/02/2012, Non Registration, $88.80 Bein, Joseph M, 21, Madison, WI 53705, 04/02/2012, Traffic Control Signal Violation red, $88.80 Bonner, Jeff A, 54, Merrimac, WI 53561, 03/30/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $88.80 Bratton, Beau J, 30, Cross Plains, WI 53528, 04/16/2012, Traffic Control Signal Violation red, $88.80 Brauch, John C, 71, Walworth, WI 53184, 05/09/2012, Operating vehicle without insurance, $0.00 Briggs, Jordan Ja, 25, Madison, WI 53717, 04/04/2012, Seatbelt Required Oper/Pass, $10.00 Buchanon, Ronnie D, 20, Middleton, WI 53562, 04/09/2012, Operating vehicle without insurance, 114.00 Buchanon, Ronnie D, 20, Middleton, WI 53562, 04/09/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $114.00 Caldwell, Tanner C, 19, Middleton, WI 53562, 04/03/2012, Prohibited Noise Disturbance, $177.00 Campillo, Kayla Angelique, 20, Middleton, WI 53562, 04/06/2012, Method of Giving Signals, $88.80 Carlin, Erin P, 44, Madison, WI
53711, 04/03/2012, Failure to Obey Officer/Sign/Signal, $88.80 Churchville, Timothy Lagrant, 27, Milwaukee, WI 53205, 03/02/2012, Operating while Suspended, $114.00 Churchville, Timothy Lagrant, 27, Milwaukee, WI 53205, 03/02/2012, Operating vehicle without insurance, $114.00 Churchville, Timothy Lagrant, 27, Milwaukee, WI 53205, 03/02/2012, Driving Too Fast for Conditions, $126.60 Collar, Hollis T, 67, Seymour, WI 54165, 03/30/2012, FYR when Emerging From Alley, $88.80 Curless, Kenneth A, 70, Portage, WI 53901, 04/04/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $88.00 Davis, Latiya Tenish, 26, Middleton, WI 53562, 04/05/2012, Criminal Damage Property, $114.00 Courtney Liebig, FYR while Making Left Turn, $88.80, MO 63005, , Chesterfield, 04/10/2012, Dean Dejesus Pereira Lopes, Rogerio, 24, Beloit, WI 53511, 04/01/2012, Speeding 55 MPH Zone, $88.80 Dicks, Kathryn A, 31, Madison, WI 53704, 04/10/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $88.80 Duffy, Mary A, 32, Middleton, WI 53562, 04/04/2012, Seatbelt Required Oper/Pass, $10.00 Ederer, Jason M, 22, Sauk City, WI 53583, 04/07/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $114.00 Edwards, Derrick, 28, Madison, WI 53719, 04/02/2012, Vehicle Registration Revoked/Suspended/Cancel, $88.80 Edwards, Derrick, 28, Madison, WI 53719, 04/02/2012, Operating vehicle without insurance, $114.00 Fink, David M, 49, Middleton, WI 53562, 03/18/2012, Speed IndicatorNone-Defective, $88.00 Flentje, Mya E, 21, Madison, WI 53704, 04/08/2012, Motor vehicle liability insurance required, $10.00 Flynn, William Mathias, 18, Madison, WI 53705, 04/06/2012, FTS/Improper Stop at Stop Sign, $88.80
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Foley, Stephen Daniel, 52, Madison, WI 53717, 04/05/2012, Non Registration, $88.80 Garrison, Scott A, 33, Fitchburg, WI 53711, 04/04/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $88.80 Geiger Sr, Richard A, 35, Waunakee, WI 53597, 04/16/2012, Pedestrian/Bicycle/Moped/Motorbike on Express, $88.80 Gomez Tlatoa, Rafael, 31, Fitchburg, WI 53713, 04/07/2012, Operating while Suspended, $114.00 Gonzalez, Luis Adrian, 18, Middleton, WI 53562, 04/15/2012, Operating while Suspended, $114.00 Gray, David W, 52, De Forest, WI 53532, 03/30/2012, Unsafe Backing Of Vehicle, $88.80 Gray, Jenifer A, 37, Madison, WI 53713, 03/19/2012, Operating vehicle without insurance, $114.00 Gray, Jenifer A, 37, Madison, WI 53713, 03/19/2012, Non Registration, $88.80 Gray, Jenifer A, 37, Madison, WI 53713, 03/19/2012, Improper Display of License Plates/Tags/Decal, $63.60 Grote, Dan T, 39, Madison, WI 53719, 03/27/2012, Fraud Hotel/Restaurant Keeper, $177.00 Gullickson, Victoria L, 60, Sauk City, WI 53583, 04/04/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $139.20 Haberl, Eleanor A, 27, Madison, WI 53711, 04/09/2012, Failure to Follow Indicated Turn, $88.80 Hart, William S, 76, Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578, 03/29/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $88.80 Hartman, Andrew Jay, 44, Baraboo, WI 53913, 04/12/2012, Speeding 55 MPH Zone, $88.80 Hastert, Devin A, 22, Darlington, WI 53530, 04/01/2012, Resisting or Obstructing Officer, $240.00 Hauser-Wallace, Michelle L, 39, De Forest, WI 53532, 02/26/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $88.80 Hernandez Garcia, Juan, 36, Madison, WI 53704, 04/12/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $114.00 Hernandez Garcia, Juan, 36, Madison, WI 53704, 04/12/2012, Operating vehicle without insurance, $114.00 Herrera, Yolanda, 65, Middleton, WI
53562, 03/13/2012, Vehicle Registration Revoked/Suspended/Cancel, $88.80 Hill, Alina P, 19, Woodstock, IL 60098, 02/03/2012, Operating While Intoxicated, $731.00 Hinrichs, Christine A, 35, Elkhorn, WI 53121, 04/06/2012, Display Unauthorized Registration Plates/Tags, $0.00 Hinrichs, Christine A, 35, Elkhorn, WI 53121, 04/06/2012, Operating vehicle without insurance, $114.00 Hlavin, Paul S, 54, Fitchburg, WI 53711, 04/12/2012, Speeding 55 MPH Zone, $88.00 Hodges, Tawada M, 35, Madison, WI 53703, 04/05/2012, Vehicle Registration Revoked/Suspended/Cancel, $0.00 Jacobson, Gina L, 30, Madison, WI 53704, 03/21/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $114.00 Jacobson, Gina L, 30, Madison, WI 53704, 03/21/2012, Motor vehicle liability insurance required, $10.00 Johnson, Grant R, 44, Madison, WI 53715, 04/03/2012, Seatbelt Required Oper/Pass, $10.00 Kabindi, Allen Ruth, 43, Shakopee, MN 55379, 04/01/2012, Speeding 55 MPH Zone, $88.80 Kaether, Vicky J, 55, Lodi, WI 53555, 04/09/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $88.80 Karl, Laura K, 46, Madison, WI 53705, 04/09/2012, Failure to Obey Sign/Signal, $88.80 Kemnitzer, Amy Jo, 28, Middleton, WI 53562, 03/29/2012, Resisting or Obstructing Officer, $429.00 Kilcoyne, Lance M, 25, Middleton, WI 53562, 04/04/2012, Seatbelt Required Oper/Pass, $10.00 Kilcoyne, Lance M, 25, Middleton, WI 53562, 04/04/2012, Motor vehicle liability insurance required, $10.00 Killian, Drew D, 32, Middleton, WI 53562, 05/08/2012, Operating vehicle without insurance, $0.00 Kittleson, Alyssia Marie, 21, Mineral Point, WI 53565, 04/01/2012, Disorderly Conduct, $114.00 Konishi, Hiromi, 49, Middleton, WI 53562, 03/25/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $139.20 Konishi, Hiromi, 49, Middleton, WI
53562, 03/25/2012, Motor vehicle liability insurance required, $10.00 Konishi, Hiromi, 49, Middleton, WI 53562, 08/18/2011, Dog/Cat Not Run At Large, $101.40 Krc, Melvyn P, 69, Middleton, WI 53562, 04/04/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $114.00 Krinke, Kevin W, 62, Cross Plains, WI 53528, 03/26/2012, HR Unattended Vehicle, $177.00 Kwiatkowski, Denise L, 49, Lodi, WI 53555, 04/06/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $88.80 Lara Macias, Fatima, 40, Middleton, WI 53562, 04/05/2012, Non Registration, $88.80 Lewis, Amber T, 41, Chicago, IL 60629, 04/02/2012, Display Unauthorized Registration Plates/Tags, $151.80 Lewis, Amber T, 41, Chicago, IL 60629, 04/02/2012, Operating w/o a Valid Drivers License, $114.00 Lewis, Amber T, 41, Chicago, IL 60629, 04/02/2012, Operating vehicle without insurance, $114.00 Lockwood, Donna J, 50, Monona, WI 53716, 04/06/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $88.80 331.00, Lodholz-Mc Kenna, 40, 03/20/2012, Madison, Operating While Intoxicated, Stephanie A, $1 Loewi, Jay V, 55, Madison, WI 53705, 04/03/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $88.80 Lopez Salazar, Omar Eduardo, 18, Fitchburg, WI 53713, 04/01/2012, Operating w/o a Valid Drivers License, $114.00 Lopez Salazar, Omar Eduardo, 18, Fitchburg, WI 53713, 04/01/2012, Non Registration, $88.80 Mattix, Laura J, 24, Dane, WI 53529, 04/04/2012, Non Registration, $88.00 Mc Knight, Patty A, 38, Machesney Park, IL 61115, 03/31/2012, Motor vehicle liability insurance required, $10.00 Means, Mark L, 56, Waunakee, WI 53597, 04/04/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $88.80 Meesouk, Vairin L, 27, Madison, WI 53704, 04/06/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $114.00 Meesouk, Vairin L, 27, Madison, WI 53704, 04/06/2012, Operating while Suspended, $114.00 Meesouk, Vairin L, 27, Madison, WI 53704, 04/06/2012, No Motorcycle License, $114.00 Meyer, Mark E, 48, Middleton, WI 53562, 03/14/2012, Method of Giving Signals, $88.80 Middleton, Patricia A, 65, Wauna-
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kee, WI 53597, 04/07/2012, Motor vehicle liability insurance required, $10.00 Moore, Jacob R, 26, Middleton, WI 53562, 04/01/2012, Operating While Intoxicated, $781.00 Moore, Jacob R, 26, Middleton, WI 53562, 04/01/2012, Operating With/PAC .08-.099, $0.00 Moore, Jacob R, 26, Middleton, WI 53562, 04/01/2012, Intoxicant In Motor Vehicle Driver Drink, $177.00 Moore, Jacob R, 26, Middleton, WI 53562, 04/01/2012, Operating while Suspended, $114.00 Moore, Jacob R, 26, Middleton, WI 53562, 04/01/2012, Non Registration, $88.80 Moore, Krystal M, 22, Madison, WI 53704, 04/11/2012, Intoxicant In Motor Vehicle Driver Drink, $114.00 Muckey, Daniel M, 38, Monona, WI 53716, 04/10/2012, Non Registration, $88.80 Muckey, Daniel M, 38, Monona, WI 53716, 04/10/2012, Motor vehicle liability insurance required, $10.00 Mugan, Nathan D, 25, Sun Prairie, WI 53590, 04/10/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $164.40 Mulqueen, Kelly J, 22, Lodi, WI 53555, 02/25/2012, Operating vehicle without insurance, $0.00 Mulqueen, Kelly J, 22, Lodi, WI 53555, 02/25/2012, Method of Giving Signals, $88.80 Nehs, Laura A, 28, Middleton, WI 53562, 04/03/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $88.80 Nelson, Janet C, 23, Poynette, WI 53955, 04/04/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $114.00 Nelson, Janet C, 23, Poynette, WI 53955, 04/04/2012, Operating while
Suspended, $114.00 Nelson, Janet C, 23, Poynette, WI 53955, 04/04/2012, Motor vehicle liability insurance required, $0.00 Nielsen, Patricia K, 60, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538, 03/31/2012, Motor vehicle liability insurance required, $10.00 O Sullivan, Sean D, 45, Middleton, WI 53562, 04/04/2012, Motor vehicle liability insurance required, $10.00 Olson, Caleb Darren, 18, Middleton, WI 53562, 04/04/2012, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, $177.00 Olson, Jacob J, 24, Madison, WI 53715, 12/08/2011, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $114.00 Padilla, Matthew R, 25, Sun Prairie, WI 53590, 04/12/2012, FTS/Improper Stop at Stop Sign, $88.80 Padilla, Matthew R, 25, Sun Prairie, WI 53590, 04/12/2012, Operating while Suspended, $114.00 Padilla, Matthew R, 25, Sun Prairie, WI 53590, 04/12/2012, Vehicle Registration Revoked/Suspended/Cancel, $88.80 Peck, Deborah A, 60, Middleton, WI 53562, 04/10/2012, Fail to Stop for Adult School Crossing Guard, $101.40 Person, Clifford A, 45, Madison, WI 53711, 04/12/2012, Non Registration, $88.80 Pidgeon, Anna M, 52, Mazomanie, WI 53560, 04/09/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $88.80 Pineda, Eliseo, 50, Madison, WI 53704, 04/10/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $164.40 Pomasl, Charles J, 27, Cross Plains, WI 53528, 04/02/2012, Motor vehicle liability insurance required, $10.00 Prothero, Carol S, 49, Waunakee, WI 53597, 03/26/2012, Exceeding
Zones and Posted Limits, $88.80 Pulvermacher, Valerie A, 35, Cottage Grove, WI 53527, 04/11/2012, Method of Giving Signals, $88.80 Quackenbush, James E II, 45, Sun Prairie, WI 53590, 04/12/2012, Operating vehicle without insurance, $114.00 Ray, Tieshia Monet, 23, Middleton, WI 53562, 04/11/2012, Disorderly Conduct, $240.00 Robbins, Christopher P, 28, Madison, WI 53726, 03/27/2012, Disorderly Conduct, $240.00 Robbins, Christopher P, 28, Madison, WI 53726, 11/19/2011, Disorderly Conduct, $240.00 Robinson, Demetrius R, 41, Madison, WI 53716, 04/10/2012, Speeding 55 MPH Zone, $88.80 Roggie, Nicholas J, 28, Madison, WI 53705, 04/12/2012, Speeding 55 MPH Zone, $88.80 Ross, Larry L JR, 29, Madison, WI 53705, 04/03/2012, Operating while Suspended, $114.00 Roth, Timothy Charles, 23, Middleton, WI 53562, 04/02/2012, No Drivers License on Person, $114.00 Ruland, Jake Robert, 20, Hales Corners, WI 53130, 04/13/2012, Speeding 55 MPH Zone, $88.80 Sailing, Scott L, 49, Middleton, WI 53562, 04/12/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $88.80 Sailing, Scott L, 49, Middleton, WI 53562, 04/12/2012, Motor vehicle liability insurance required, $10.00 Sanchez, Elsa, 22, Middleton, WI 53598, 04/11/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $88.80 Satterthwaite, Timothy L, 33, Madison, WI 53719, 04/01/2012, Motor vehicle liability insurance required,
$10.00 Satterthwaite, Timothy L, 33, Madison, WI 53719, 04/01/2012, Operating vehicle without insurance, $114.00 Satterthwaite, Timothy L, 33, Madison, WI 53719, 04/01/2012, Unlawful u/y turn-erected signs, $88.80 Scharpf, Ben C, 48, Middleton, WI 53562, 04/12/2012, Speeding 55 MPH Zone, $88.80 Schensky, Ann E, 49, Waunakee, WI 53597, 04/14/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $88.80 Shah, Dhavan V, 45, Middleton, WI 53562, 04/18/2012, Non Registration, $88.80 Shah, Dhavan V, 45, Middleton, WI 53562, 04/18/2012, Motor vehicle liability insurance required, $10.00 Shea, Ryan P, 23, Madison, WI 53711, 04/04/2012, Seatbelt Required Oper/Pass, $10.00 Smith, Lucas R, 34, Rio, WI 53960, 04/04/2012, Seatbelt Required Oper/Pass, $10.00 Smith, Lucas R, 34, Rio, WI 53960, 04/04/2012, Motor vehicle liability insurance required, $10.00 Smith, Lucas S, 20, Middleton, WI 53562, 04/20/2012, Possession of Controlled Substance, $271.50 Smith, Lucas S, 20, Middleton, WI 53562, 04/20/2012, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, $177.00 Snow, Stephanie Kay, 55, Rochester, MN 55904, 03/28/2012, Operating w/o a Valid Drivers License, $76.20 Stein, Alayna Marie, 18, Middleton, WI 53562, 04/04/2012, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, $177.00 Struebing, Patricia F, 69, Waunakee, WI 53597, 04/04/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $114.00 Struebing, Patricia F, 69, Waunakee,
WI 53597, 04/04/2012, Motor vehicle liability insurance required, $0.00 Swain, John A, 46, Middleton, WI 53562, 04/04/2012, Seatbelt Required Oper/Pass, $10.00 Sweet, Harvey, 68, Waunakee, WI 53597, 04/04/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $114.00 Teigen, Benjamin L, 25, Madison, WI 53705, 04/12/2012, Motor vehicle liability insurance required, $0.00 Teigen, Benjamin L, 25, Madison, WI 53705, 04/12/2012, No Drivers License on Person, $114.00 Teigen, Benjamin L, 25, Madison, WI 53705, 04/12/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $88.80 Thomson, Brandi L, 33, Fitchburg, WI 53711, 03/21/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $114.00 Walzer, Thomas C, 41, Lodi, WI 53555, 03/16/2012, Speed IndicatorNone-Defective, $88.00 Wanless, Matthew K, 42, Oregon, WI 53575, 04/12/2012, Speeding 55 MPH Zone, $88.80 Westphal, Michael T, 28, Madison, WI 53711, 02/24/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $114.00 Wieneke, Matthew R, 31, Sauk City, WI 53583, 04/02/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $114.00 Wipperfurth, Diane K, 59, Dane, WI 53529, 03/27/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $88.80 Wiseman, Gail Ann, 52, Madison, WI 53711, 04/03/2012, Non Registration, $88.80 Zweifel, Susan J, 54, Madison, WI 53711., 04/12/2012, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $114.00
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do. The shame and loss of pride in being self-sufficient is seen clearly on the faces of those who visit, said Al Ripp, executive director of MOM. We want to restore that dignity and offer a trusting, understanding environment. While our new home will not be elaborate or extravagant, we want to have a place where people can feel comfortable. MOM, which works to prevent homelessness and end hunger in the West Madison,Middleton and Cross Plains areas, is serving record numbers of people and regularly distributing over 60,000 pounds of food per month, with a total of over 750,000 pounds distributed in 2012. The pantry and mobile food pantries saw over 14,000 visits in 2012, an increase of nearly 20 percent over 2011 and a two-year increase in visits of over 80 percent. MOM received a $20,000 grant from the Madison Community Foundation (MCF) to help purchase refrigerator units for the new facility that will allow MOM to accept large quan-
MOM
Middleton Outreach Ministry MOM is a local non-profit organization that leads a community-wide effort to prevent homelessness and end hunger by providing food, clothing, housing assistance, emergency financial assistance, seasonal help such as school supplies, and special services for seniors. MOM hosts the largest Food Pantry in Dane County that serves a localized service area.
tities of perishable food items that they have had to turn down in the past. They will also provide better preservation of donated items, as well as save energy and space. Being open six days per week, having adequate space was a real challenge for the type of traffic the MOM Food Pantry sees every day, said Cheri Farha, distribution center manager. To more effectively and efficiently serve those in need, this new pantry will accommodate the growth weve seen and that which is sure to come.
Jim and Janet (Frye) Parr were married on June 1, 1963 at the First Baptist Church in Richland Center, Wisc. They have three children: Mark, Chuck, and Bradley (deceased). They also have four grandchildren: Jon, Andrew, Shannon and Samantha. They will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Sunday, June 2 at the Lakeview Park Shelter off of Allen Boulevard. The celebration will begin at 1 p.m. All family and friends are cordially invited. They ask for no cards or gifts, saying the presence of loved ones is all they need.
Paars will celebrate 50 years on June 1
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From the front desk to the coolers, the new MOM location will help the agency better serve those in need in the community.
MIDDLETON-William F. Bill Johnson, age 80, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare, Fitchburg. He was born on June 24, 1932, in Superior, the son of Sten and Anna (Wilander) Johnson. Bill was united in marriage to the love of his life, Judith Fett, on Feb. 20, 1960 in Madison. She preceded him in death in 2003.
William F. Bill Johnson

He was a United States Army veteran having proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the VFW William Sonny Simon Post #8216 of Middleton. Bill worked as an engineer for the State of Wisconsin-Dept. of Natural Resources until his retirement in 1992. He was proud of his Swedish heritage, was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed Badger sports, especially football and hockey. Bill is survived by his daughters,
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Julie (Jeff) Craft, Lori (Ryan) Fleiner and Karen Johnson-Lauper; four grandchildren, Nicole and Alyson Craft, Will and Andrew Lauper and a special friend, Pat Lagree. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Judith, an uncle and an aunt. Funeral services will be held at St. Lukes Lutheran Church, 7337 Hubbard Ave., Middleton at 1 p.m. today, Thursday, May 23, 2013 with the Reverend Roger Eigenfeld presiding. Burial will be in Sunset Memory Gardens, Madi-
son. Visitation will be held on today from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Henry Vilas Zoo. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the doctors and nurses at Meriter Hospital 11th floor for all the care they gave Bill. For online condolences, please visit www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Care
order to fight fires, as Bacus put it, in their spare time. However, for two past Juniors program and high school graduates, the goal is to become career firefighters. Garrett Christian and Brandon Acker were hired last July as probationary volunteer firefighters. In order to actually use firefighting
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apparatus they must pass three levels of certification at Madison College. Christian said his participation in Juniors clinched his decision to pursue firefighting as a career. It changed my life, and the way I think about firefighting, he concluded. Its a great brother and sisterhood. But the odds of remaining at Middle-
ton as a paid firefighter seem slim. According to Subera, the volunteer department has three career firefighters out of 113 people. That isnt going to stop Acker from trying. Because his father is another firefighting Battalion Chief, Acker said hes been hanging around the station and out on calls since he was five. This place is a second home, he observed. I know here, and want to stay here, but Ive done some ride-alongs in Chicago,
too. Where he serves isnt the point. When the pager goes off, I know someone is in need of assistance, Acker said. Its a great feeling to know youre helping someone else. Its doesnt get much better. That feeling is seconded by the current crop of Juniors. But its the deep camaraderie between firefighters that they clearly cherish. I feel like I have another family and
Several Juniors positions will open in June. For more information, contact Battalion Chief Brad Subera at 608-
the adults [at the station] are amazing role models and citizens who really care about their community, aspiring ice rescuer LeMans stated. I think any high schooler who is looking to be part of something good, should look into being a Junior Firefighter - plus they give you a really cool sweatshirt!
Junior firefighter Josh Kampe tries out a firefighting tradition.
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Golfers third at regionals
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Its been a year filled with turbulence for Middletons boys golf team. But as the Cardinals plane nears its touchdown, perhaps theyve found a level of serenity. The Cardinals finished third at the Middleton Regional Tuesday held at Pleasant View. Middleton advanced to the Sparta Sectional, which will be held Tuesday at River Run Golf Course beginning at 9 a.m. Madison Memorial won the regional with a 312 team score, while Verona (319), Middleton (320) and Stoughton
Boys win Big 8 for first time since 2004

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Banner day for track teams

See GOLFerS, page 19 Brady Thomas and Middletons boys golf team advanced to sectionals Tuesday.
(325) also advanced to sectionals. The top two teams at the eight-team Sparta Sectional will advance to the state tournament June 3-4. Anything can happen in one 18hole tournament, Middleton coach Tom Cabalka said. Our goal was to get to the Sparta sectional and play well. We know the course and played well at the Sparta Invite earlier this spring. We don't have to win it. We have to be better than six other teams. Middleton was good enough at regionals to keep its season alive. Senior Mike Wiebe shot a 6-over par 78 to lead the Cardinals. Freshman Brady Thomas shot a 79 and freshman Emmet Herb carded an 80. Both junior Josh Haunty and freshman Joey Levin shot 83. Middleton also was fourth at last
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Girls finish 2nd to Sun Prairie

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The Big Eight Conference track and field meet was still 24 hours away. And Middleton coach Isaac Mezera was in the mood for a little visualization. Mezera gathered his team at the small gym inside Middleton High School and had them picture what lied ahead. I shut the lights off and walked them through the meet, including Middleton being announced as conference champions, Mezera said. Perhaps seeing is achieving. Middleton went to the conference tournament and put on a show. The Cardinals scored 148 points to easily outdistance runner-up Madison La Follette (113) and the rest of the field to win the Big Eight title. It was Middletons first conference championship since 2004 and just the second league title in school history. The event began last Tuesday, but was postponed until Wednesday due to lightning. We went to the concourse where all of the conference championship banners are hung, Mezera said. We looked them over and noticed MHS had only one boys track title. Not anymore. Amazingly, Middleton had just one first place finish. But the Cardinals had a whopping eight sec-
The wait was long, painful and annoying. In the end, though, Middletons girls track and field team overcame the excruciating delay. The Big Eight Conference track and field meet which was supposed to take place last Tuesday was delayed halfway through due to lightning. But Middleton never missed a beat. When the meet resumed Wednesday, the Cardinals made a statement and finished second in the league. Sun Prairie won the title with 144.50 points, while Middleton was a close second at 134.50. Madison West and Janesville Craig tied for third with 80 points. Besides the obvious frustration of waiting to complete the conference meet, we were thrilled with the outcome, Middleton coach Tara Franklin said. I was hesitant to say early in the season where we may end up and was being optimistic when we were aiming for top-three finish at conference. Franklins optimism came to fruition, though. Middleton opened the meet by winning the 3,200 meter relay. The quartet of sophomore Bobbi Patrick, senior Darcy Dean, sophomore Jenny Phillips and senior Elena Thompson finished first in 9:44.37. The 4x800 winning and starting the meet off was not a surprise, but fun
Luskin leads the way with gutty effort

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Tennis Cards win Big Eight

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Ben Luskin plopped on a chair in the lower level of Nielsen Tennis Stadium last Thursday afternoon. Middletons junior standout grabbed a bag of ice, applied it to his painful right elbow, and took a moment to enjoy the temporary relief. The icing numbs it, Luskin said. It really helps. Luskin needed every last cube on an afternoon where his mental toughness and perseverance were impressive. Despite painful tendinitis in his elbow, Luskin rallied and reached the finals of the Big Eight Conference tournament at No. 1 singles. And while Luskin lost in the title match to Veronas Andrew Argall, his path there was inspirational. Luskins performance and a solid showing from the rest of the Cardinals helped Middleton win the league title for the fourth time in five years. Middleton finished with 46 points, while Madison West (41) and Verona (36) were second and third, respectively. I thought everybody really stepped up, Luskin said. It was a good day for the team. And a good day for Luskin. Luskin rolled to a 6-1, 6-2 win over Sun Prairies Keegan Moldenhauer in the first round. But Luskins elbow worsened and it appeared his day would abruptly
end. In the semifinals, Madison La Follettes Adam Martin led Luskin, 5-1, 40-0 in the third set. Amazingly, though, Luskin fought off those three match points, rallied back to win that game, and eventually captured the decisive set, 7-5. In all, Luskin fought off seven match points. The odds of that impressive feat are 1/128 or 0.78%. That was awesome, Middleton coach Deke Bradley said. I dont know where he found that strength, but Im glad he did. With Luskins elbow ailing, he contemplated sitting out the finals. But Luskin gave it a go and battled Argall, before falling, 6-1, 6-4. Ive had tendinitis before, but not this bad, Luskin said. The only thing that will make it better is rest, but theres no time for that right now. While Luskins performance was the show-stopper, many of his teammates enjoyed terrific days, as well. Freshman Brian Bellissimo defeated Veronas Philip Rudnitzky, 6-3, 6-3, for the title at No. 3 singles. Bellissimo rolled into the finals by losing just four games in two matches. Brians just so steady, Bradley said. He put a lot into his offseason
Brian Bellissimo and Middletons boys tennis team won the Big Eight Conference meet last Thursday. and now hes reaping the rewards. Hes definitely one of our most solid guys. At No. 4 singles, Middleton senior Tyler Markel downed Madison Wests Alfonso Gunaratnam, 6-1, 46, 6-4, in the finals. Markel lost only five total games in his two matches before the finals. Thats great for him, Bradley said of Markel. Tyler was pushed to the brink, but he gave another really gutsy performance. Middleton also had four second place finishes. No. 2 singles player Joey Niesen reached the finals, where he lost Veronas Brian Davenport, 6-3, 6-4. Middletons top doubles team of Evan Stone and Griff Pyle reached the finals. But Madison Wests Timo Bentolila and Will Simonson pulled the upset, 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-2. The Cardinals No. 2 doubles
team of Dan Jin and Cody Markel lost in the championship match to Madison Wests Allen Yen and Jamie McDowell, 6-1, 6-1. And Middletons No. 3 doubles team of Andy Webber and Brett Anderson was upended in the finals by Madison Wests Miles Morgan and Matt Munns, 6-4, 6-4. Im really proud of the guys, Bradley said. This is a good league, so this is a really great
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Middleton tops Janesville Craig

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Middleton manager Tom Schmitt has had a stable of pitching arms to choose from this spring. But settling on a second starter to pair with Brian Lochner hasnt been easy. Last Thursday, that search came to a close. Middleton senior Reese Felton had his second straight sensational performance and led the Cardinals to a 4-1 win over Janesville Craig. Felton threw a complete game, three-hitter, struck out seven and walked five. In Feltons previous outing, he threw a no-hitter against Verona in which he struck out nine and walked nine. So in Feltons last two stints, hes worked 14 innings, allowed one earned run and has an 0.50 earned run average. Felton has also given up just three hits and struck out 16 in that time. Yep, I think hes the guy, Schmitt said of Felton. We always knew he was capable, but the issue was consistency. But right now hes really got it going. Middleton improved to 9-5 in the Big Eight Conference and stayed one game back of Madison West (11-4) in the loss column. The Cardinals also improved to 11-5 overall. Im pretty happy to be helping the team out right now, Felton said. I think were improving every day and I know well be ready for the playoffs. Felton is a big reason why the Cardinals appear ready. And to think, he was an eyelash away from giving baseball up a year ago. Felton failed to earn a spot on Middletons varsity as a junior, and thought about switching over to track. But after a long talk with JV coach Dan Hewuse, Felton changed his mind. Im really glad now, Felton said. So are the Cardinals. Against Craig, Felton gave up
just one hit through the first 4 1/3 innings and never more than one in the same inning. Felton also seemed to get stronger as the game went on, recording all seven of his strikeouts in the final four innings. Felton began the year as Middletons closer, largely because he throws in the 85 miles per hour range. But these days, Felton has earned a spot in the starting rotation. His curveball has gotten better and hes really getting after hitters, Schmitt said. He was probably even better (against Craig) than his nohitter because the walks were down. Middletons offense was quiet until the third inning, when junior second baseman Luke Schafer had a two-out single. Schafer went to third when junior catcher Jackson Keeler singled to right. Then when Craig starter Colin Frey balked, Schafer
Middletons baseball team received the No. 3 seed in its sectional. The Cardinals have a first round bye, then host either sixth-seeded Onalaska or 11th-seeded Baraboo in a regional final May 30 at 5 p.m. Sectional play is June 4 at La Crosse Central. Waunakee received the No. 1 seed, with Holmen, Middleton and La Crosse Logan rounding out the top four. Those teams all received first round byes. La Crosse Central is seeded fifth, followed by Onalaska, Portage, Tomah, Reedsburg, Sauk Prairie, Baraboo and DeForest.
Middleton seeded 3rd
came home for a 1-0 Middleton lead. The Cardinals, who have left far too many runners on base in recent games, then had a three-run fourth and took a 4-0 lead. Junior Kasey Miller led off the frame with a single and stole second. Tanner Meinholz followed with an RBI single that scored Miller and made it 2-0. After a walk to Chase Dickert, Zach Kasdorf reached on an error that scored Meinholz and made it 30. Kenji Passini then grounded into a fielders choice that scored Dickert and made it 4-0. It was good to get the big inning, Schmitt said. Weve been struggling some, especially getting runners around. So we needed that. Schafer, who has a hit in every game this season, agreed. Weve been looking for some consistency with the bats, Schafer said. The past few games, we havent had many clutch hits. So hopefully this is a good start. While it was a good start for Middletons hitters, it was an even better start for their new starter. I think Ive improved through the whole year, Felton said. And right now, I just feel like Im getting better each time I pitch. Middleton 7, Janesville Parker 5 (8) The Cardinals rallied from deficits of 4-2 and 5-4 and forced extra innings. Middleton then won it with a two-run eighth inning last Wednesday. Sun Prairie 3, Middleton 2 (8) Host Sun Prairie scored a run in the eighth inning to take a commanding lead in the race for the Big Eight Conference title. Sun Prairie improved to 17-2 overall and 14-2 in the league, giving it a two-game lead over Madison West in the loss column and a three
Luke Schafer and Middletons baseball team are the No. 3 seed in their sectional.
End of the road

Girls softball team ousted in regional semis
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Amber Karn a n d Middletons girls softball team fell to DeForest in a regional semifinal Tuesday.
Soccer Cards heating up

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The end of the road came sooner than anyone hoped. Middletons girls softball team, which appeared to be getting hot at just the right time, saw its season end Tuesday afternoon. The Cardinals fell to DeForest, 65, in a WIAA Division 1 regional semifinal. Middleton entered as the 12th seed in the sectional, while DeForest was seeded fifth. And while the Cardinals put a scare into the Norskies, they couldn't seal the deal. Middleton took a 3-0 lead in the top of the third inning. But the Norskies scored two in the bottom of the frame and three more in the fourth to surge to a 5-3 lead. DeForest led, 6-3, in the top of the seventh when Middleton struck for two runs. But the Cardinals couldnt produce the tying run. Middleton finished the year 9-10 and 9-9 in the Big Eight Conference. Im really proud of the way the girls played tonight, Middleton coach Arin Oppermann said. We played tough, we were energetic, and we hit the ball hard. There's not a whole lot more I can ask from my team. Its too bad our season ended tonight, but our girls have nothing to hang their heads about. They made great improve-
ments over the season, and they finished strong in their last game. The Cardinals had rolled off four straight wins before losing to the Norskies. Heres a recap of Middletons week, before encountering DeForest. Middleton 5, Madison West 3; Middleton 10, Madison West 3 The Cardinals swept a doubleheader from the Regents last Thursday. The girls hit the ball very well, Middleton coach Arin Oppermann said. We were making solid contact throughout both games. In the opener, Leah Wolff went 3for-4, while Shelby Ballweg was 2for-4 with three RBI. Ashley Brooks, Emily Pomykalski and Abby Henke all had two hits, as well. Ashley Stormer was the winning pitcher after allowing just four hits and striking out eight. In the nightcap, Ballweg capped her big doubleheader, going 3-for-5 with two doubles and three RBI. Wolff was also 4-for-4 with four runs scored, while Pomykalski belted a home run, scored two runs and had two RBI. Kelly Brown was the winning pitcher. Brown went the distance, allowed just one earned run and struck out five. Middleton 5, Madison East 3 Middleton struck for four runs in the first inning and never looked back last Tuesday. Wolff went 3-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI, while Brooks was 2-for-4 with a run scored. Stormer went the distance and picked up the win. This was a very good win for us, Oppermann said. We jumped on them from the first inning and
continued to put the ball in play. They were confident at the plate and looked like they were having fun, which makes a huge difference for our team. Wolffs RBI single in the first scored Brooks, and Wolff later scored on an error. Pomykalski scored on Amber Karns RBI single and Ballweg later came around on a fielders choice by Taylor Mavroulis. East closed within 4-3 in the sixth, but Pomykalski came up with a huge catch to keep the Purgolders at bay. This was an unbelievable catch, Oppermann said. (Darby) Raffel went for the ball. It was going to be a tough one to catch and she just barely tipped it with her glove. Luckily, Pomy was right next to her, and was able to catch it before the ball hit the ground. What a great way to get out of an inning, especially when East had two runners in scoring position. Middleton then added an insurance run in the bottom of the sixth when Rachel Williams RBI single scored Mavroulis.
The postseason is just around the corner. And Middletons girls soccer team has picked the perfect time to get red hot. The Cardinals went 3-0-1 in the past week and havent lost in their last six outings. Heres a recap of Middletons past week. Middleton 5, Madison La Follette 0 The Cardinals got goals from five different players and routed the Lancers Monday night. Brenna Shea struck first in the ninth minute and Middletons lead remained 1-0 until the second half. Then the Cardinals exploded. In a 15-minute span, Shannon McCauley, Megan Sullivan and Macey Kalscheur all scored. Kaitlyn Wolfinger then added a late goal as the Cardinals cruised. Middleton 1, DSHA 0 Shea scored on a gorgeous feed from Leia Peterman and the Cardinals beat the powerful Dashers Saturday afternoon. So many of our players came in for whatever time and pushed themselves and the team, Middleton coach Mary Duffy said. It was truly a team effort. DSHA had some golden opportunities to tie the game late. But Middleton keeper Liz McMahon came up huge. Liz McMahon came up with save after save to keep the game in our win column, Duffy said. She came up big and was the player of the game, because without some of her big saves, it would have been a different story. We held out for the win and it was nice to put together a complete game from the start of the game whistle to the last. Middleton 1, Madison Memorial 1 The Spartans cap-
tured the Big Eight Conference title, but Middleton made sure they didnt do it with a perfect league record. The Cardinals took a 1-0 lead early in the game when Carly Kirkpatrick scored in the sixth minute. Middleton looked poised to spring the upset, but Memorial got the equalizer with just 1:06 left in the game. Although much of the team was frustrated with not being to hold off their offensive, we were pleased once again with how we moved the ball, Duffy said. We found that the weakside of the field was a very dangerous place for us to attack and our forwards and outside midfielders were able to consistently get in behind the defense. We are still honing in our team defensive pressure and making their play predictable, but we had moments of quality team defense. Middleton 4, Madison East 0 The Cardinals scored three second half goals and pulled away from the Purgolders last Tuesday. Bridget Arnold, Grace Douglas, Ryleigh Wolff and Shea all scored for Middleton. Everyone was able to get some time on the field and contribute, Duffy said. We moved the ball really well and stifled their counter attacks. For the second half, we are really proud of how the defense worked hard in trying to keep them to one side. It took out their central midfielders who were technically and tactically sound. In the second half, the ball stayed pretty much on our offensive half. On deck: Middleton will begin postseason play on May 30 with a regional semifinal. Playoff seeds were expected to be finalized Wednesday afternoon. For the latest, visit www.middletontimes.com.
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Thursday, May 23
Friday, May 24
9 a.m. Boys varsity tennis at WIAA Sectionals (Nielsen) 4:30 p.m. Boys and girls varsity track at WIAA Division 1 Madison Memorial Sectional 5 p.m. Varsity baseball vs. Madison Memorial 5 p.m. JV baseball vs. Madison Memorial 5 p.m. Freshman baseball at Madison Memorial 5 p.m. Freshman baseball at Verona 6 p.m. Boys freshman lacrosse vs. Verona
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Saturday, May 25 Tuesday, May 28
10 a.m. Varsity baseball at Middleton Invite 10 a.m. JV baseball vs. D.C. Everest and Kenosha Tremper 9 a.m. Boys varsity golf at WIAA Division 1 Sparta Sectional
Thursday, May 30
Schafer, Middleton roll

HTL team improves to 3-0
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Friday, May 31
10:30 a.m. WIAA individual state tennis tournament at Nielsen Tennis Stadium 5 p.m. Varsity baseball vs. Onalaska or Baraboo in WIAA Division 1 regional final at MHS 7 p.m. Girls varsity soccer at WIAA Division 1 regional semifinal
Jeff Schafer is in his late-40s. His son, Luke, is one of the best high school players in the state. And many would tell you Jeff Schafers best days came a decade or two ago. But dont let age fool you. In Middletons Home Talent League home-opener Sunday, Schafer threw a gem and Middletons offense was sublime. That combination helped Middleton rout Mazomanie, 11-1, in a game stopped after seven innings due to the mercy rule. I was very happy with the way we played today, said Middleton manager Brandon Hellenbrand, whose team improved to 3-0. This was a great team win for us. We pitched well, had great hitting and played very good defense. Mazo came into our park last year and beat us, so we were looking for revenge this year and I thought we showed up ready to play and it paid off. Schafer certainly was ready. The former Iowa standout, who
once played professionally in Australia, kept Mazomanie off balance all game. Schafer gave up a first inning run, then shut the Mustangs down for the rest of the game. In six innings, Schafer allowed one run, three hits and struck out two. A.J. Redders worked the seventh and allowed just one hit. Once (Schafer) hit the third inning, he was great, Hellenbrand said. It took him a little while to find the zone, but a veteran pitcher like himself makes a couple adjustments and eventually finds it.I have a lot of confidence in Jeff, so I knew that he would his kinks worked out. A.J. did a great job coming in for one inning and throwing strikes. I think he will be a great addition to our pitching staff this year. Middletons offense was stout throughout, as well. In the bottom of the first Josh Hinson belted a two-run home run to left center to give Middleton a 2-1 lead. That was Hinsons fourth home run in just three games. Middleton then added four runs in the fourth and surged to a 6-1 lead. Mike Brabender singled to start the inning, then Andrew Zimmerman dou-
bled.Cole Cook followed with an RBI single that scored Brabender and singled to score Redders Zimmerman. Cook scored on an error and Eric Simons sacrifice fly to right field scored Redders. Middleton added three runs in the fifth. Zimmermans sacrifice fly scored Kevin Dubler and Redders had an RBI single that plated Mike Brabender. Brandon Scheidler then drew a bases loaded walk that scored Cook. In the sixth, Mike Brabender doubled to left and Cook had an RBI single with two outs. Redders followed with a run-scoring double that plated Cook. Redders led Middleton going 3-for4 with three RBI. Cook was 3-for-4 with two RBI and Mike Brabender was 3-for-3. Hinson also added his fourth home run of the year. We continued to put the ball in play and make things happen, Hellenbrand said.We faced two good pitchers, so being able to come up with 11 runs and 14 hits was great. On deck: Middleton hosts Cazenovia Sunday and travels to Black Earth Monday. Both games start at 1 p.m.
Saturday, June 1
9 a.m. WIAA individual state tennis tournament at Nielsen Tennis Stadium 4:30 p.m. Boys and girls varsity track at WIAA Division 1 state meet at UW-La Crosse 9 a.m. WIAA individual state tennis tournament at Nielsen Tennis Stadium 9:30 a.m. Boys and girls varsity track at WIAA Division 1 state meet at UW-La Crosse
Golfers third at Big 8 meet

THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2013 MIDDLETON TIMES-TRIBUNE
But Middleton happy with its 314 team score

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It wasnt the final result that Middletons boys golf team wanted. But there were signs of progress and traces of hope. And that certainly bodes well for what lies ahead. The Cardinals finished third at the Big Eight Conference meet Thursday at Evansville Golf Course. Verona won the meet at 308, while Madison Memorial was second at 310 and Middleton was third at 314. I was very pleased with a 314, Middleton coach Tom Cabalka said. That is a good team score on that golf course. Evansville makes players think and use all your clubs in the bag. Middleton junior Josh Haunty and freshman Emmet Herb both had outstanding days, carding 76s and tying for fourth overall. Veronas Caleb Baltes won medalist honors with a 72. Haunty recently moved to No. 1 in Middletons lineup and showed why. I have played him as our No. 1 the last couple matches and he has responded well in that position, Cabalka said. Herb had quite a day, as well. The standout freshman has been a solid addition throughout the year, and has steadily improved his game all spring. Emmet is just a super young player, Cabalka said. He is not long off the tee. His ball is often 40-50 yards behind his fellow competitors, but this does not bother him. He plays his game and does not get bothered by what his opponents are doing. He has a great game with his approach shots and on the green. Middleton also counted 81s from freshmen Brady Thomas and Joey Levin. The performances of the two youngsters left Cabalka quite
Mondays Spartan Invite at Blackhawk Country Club and split a triangular with Madison Memorial and Madison La Follette last Tuesday at Yahara. Haunty led Middleton with a 79 at the Spartan Invite. We are struggling to get our guys from recording big scores on too many holes, Cabalka said. Middleton came back with a solid 305 in the Madison La Follette triangular. Madison Memorial was first at 291, while the Lancers were a distant third. Wiebe led Middleton with a 74, while Haunty carded a 76. Herb added a 77 and Thomas shot a 78. Our three freshmen have emerged into the top five, Cabalka said.
May 21 WIAA Division 1 Middleton Regional At Pleasant View, par 72 Team scores: Madison Memorial 312, Verona 319, Middleton 320, Stoughton 325, Waunakee 332, Oregon 336, Sauk Prairie 338, Madison West 352. Middleton scores: Mike Wiebe 78, Brady Thomas 79, Emmet Herb 80, Josh Haunty 83,
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pleased. We are beginning to get some very good play from our other two freshmen, Cabalka said. Just a couple mistakes cost them from being in the 70s. They are both gaining confidence and learning how to play to score well by eliminating mistakes and big numbers on a couple holes. Verona and Madison Memorial will be in Middletons regional and
Mike Wiebe and Middletons boys golf team was third at the Big Eight Conference meet last Thursday. sectional. And the Cardinals fully understand they need to keep improving to make a postseason run. But the conference meet did provide plenty of encouraging moments. As is always the case in the game of golf, each one of our five players gave away some strokes to the field, Cabalka said. When you are as close as we were to challenging for being the best in the Big Eight, it makes it
easy for our golfers to work on their game to each shave a couple strokes. Were creeping closer to Verona and Memorial and our goal is to get through our regional with improved play and continue to outwork the other teams. Hopefully, with 12 more days of improving, we will be ready to compete and challenge the best teams in our very tough sectional.
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The good times continued for Middletons boys track and field team Monday. The Cardinals won the WIAA Division 1 Middleton regional with 144 points. Madison La Follette was a distant second at 112.50, followed by Madison Memorial (108), Waunakee (74), Monona Grove (61), Madison West (60), Sun Prairie (56), Madison East (51) and DeForest (34.5). The top four finishers at regionals advanced to Thursdays Madison Memorial Sectional, which begins at 4:30 p.m. at Mansfield Stadium.
Middletons relay teams had a huge day. The Cardinals 400 meter relay team of sophomore Alex Leahy, sophomore Nnamdi Okoli, senior Jake Cain and junior Ernest Winters was first in 43.23. Middletons 800 meter relay team of Cain, junior Noah Kern, sophomore Travis Zander and Winters was first in 1:30.49. The Cardinals 1,600 meter relay team of senior Alec Meixelsperger, Zander, senior Simon Adam and senior Steven Harris was first (3:22.80). And Middletons 3,200 meter relay team of senior Michael Hoot, senior Hunter Jones, Meixelsperger and Harris was second (8:06.51).
Junior Andy Keeler was first in the high jump at 6-feet and junior Parker Johnson won the pole vault (13-0). Senior Simon Adam also won the triple jump (453). Josh Kampe was second in the discus (139-0) and junior Tanner Rahman was fourth (137-5) in the same event. Harris was second in the 800 meter run (1:58.48), while Jones was fourth (1:59.83) in that same event. Winters was third in the 100 meter dash (11.22), while senior Noah Boehnen was third in the 300 meter hurdles (41.35). Kern was fourth in the 200 meter dash (23.50), while junior R.J. Pertzborn was fourth in the 400 (52.34).
Ian Geocaris finished in sixth place in the 110 hurdles at the Big Eight Conference meet last week.
ond place finishes to pull away from the field. Senior Steven Harris was Middletons lone individual winner, capturing the 800 meter run in 1:55.63. Stevens time was only two tenths of a second off of the meet record set in 2011, Mezera said. He had an inspirational burst that pushed him past (Madison La Follettes) Chandler Diffee and (Madison Wests) Evan Kohl to take the gold. From there, the Cardinals loaded up on silver, including all four relay teams. Middletons 400 meter relay team of Alex Leahy, Nnamdi Okoli, Jake Cain and Noah Kern was second in 44.70 seconds. The 800 meter relay team of Cain, Kern, Okoli and Winters was second in 1:31.15. The 1,600 meter relay team of Travis Zander, James Moreland, R.J. Pertzborn and Simon Adam was second in 3:28.12. And the 3,200 meter relay team of Alec Meixelsperger, Perrin Hagge, Drew Docter and Hunter Jones was second in 8:02.81. This team was one second shy of the school record without Steven Harris, Mezera said. Middletons other second place finishes came from Winters in the 100 (11.19); Adam in the triple jump (43-0 ); Andy Keeler in the high jump (6-3); and Josh Kampe in the discus (136-9). I was secretly thinking it would be a fun story line to not get any first places, but win the meet by the margin we did, Mezera said with a
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chuckle. Steven Harris ruined that plan. Middleton also picked up five third place finishes. Those came from Zander in the 400 (51.03); Parker Johnson in the pole vault (120); Tanner Rahman in the discus (136-6); Harris in the 1,600 (4:28.04); and Blake Clyce in the long jump (20-8). Josh Kampe and Tanner Rahman gave us a nice two-three punch in disc, Mezera said. This got us out to an early lead. Middletons fourth place finishes came from Mike Hoot in the 1,600 (4:28.95); Winters in the 200 (22.61); and Meixelsperger in the 800 (1:58.59). Steven Harris and Mike Hoot finished within one second of each other to take third and fourth in the mile, Mezera said. This well exceeded our expectations. They both had such strong final laps that it made the rest of the field unable to keep up with them. The Cardinals fifth place finishes came from Moreland in the 400 (52.36); Jones in the 800 (1:58.84); and Noah Boehnen in the 300 hurdles (41.85). Middleton also picked up sixth place finishes from Kern in the 200 (23.79); Pertzborn in the 400 (52.55); Keeler in the triple jump (41-5 ); and Ian Geocaris in the 110 hurdles (16.54). We showed a tremendous team effort on Tuesday and Wednesday night, Mezera said. Nothing proves this more than all four of our relays coming in second place.
Girls track team 2nd at regionals

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Middletons girls track and field team was second at its own WIAA Division 1 regional Monday. Sun Prairie won the event with 152.50 points, while Middleton was second with 126. Madison Memorial was third at 79, followed by Madison West (78), Monona Grove (66), Waunakee (63), Madison La Follette (61), DeForest (56.5) and Madison East (14). The top four finishers at regionals advanced to Thursdays Madison Memorial Sectional. Middletons 3,200 meter relay team of freshman Samantha Valentine, sophomore Rachel Wians, sophomore Jenny Phillips and senior Elena Thompson was first (9:51.52). The Cardinals 1,600 meter relay team of senior Darcy Dean, junior Kayla Bauhs, sophomore Emily Zeker and sophomore Bobbi Patrick was
first (4:01.01). The Cardinals 400 meter relay team of freshman Loren Skibba, freshman Lauren Smith, freshman Abbey Webber and Zeker was third (50.88). Middleton also excelled in the 800 meter run, where Patrick was first (2:21.12), Valentine was second (2:21.26) and Thompson was fourth (2:24.50). Bauhs was second in the triple jump (34-6 ) and second in the 300 meter hurdles (47.96). Skibba was also second in the 100 meter hurdles (16.68) Senior Lydia Meier was third in the discus (108-11) and junior Kelly Roach was third in the high jump (50). Sophomore Emily Bergum was third in the long jump (16-9) and Wians was third in the 1,600 (5:34.0) Senior Kaityln Montour was fourth in the 100 meter hurdles (17.30) and sophomore Cole Jordee was fourth in the shot put (34-0).
K a i t l y n Montour and Middletons girls track and field team finished second at last weeks Big E i g h t C o n f e re n c e meet.
nonetheless, Franklin said. A time of 9:44.37 is great, and we know that this will continue to improve heading into the last few meets. Middletons foursome of Patrick, junior Kayla Bauhs, sophomore Emily Zeker and sophomore Anna Garren also shined and won the 1,600 meter relay (4:05.65). Sandwiching the meet with another win in the 4x400 was also a big highlight, and our best of the season to
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date, Franklin said. Middleton stole the show in the 800 meter run. Patrick won the event in 2:19.14, while freshman Sam Valentine was third (2:25.25) and Dean was fourth (2:26.70). Freshman Loren Skibba was second in the 100 meter hurdles (16:65) and Bauhs was second in the triple jump (35-1 ). Loren Skibba coming in second place is really exciting and promising for the future for her, Franklin said. She has such quickness that we know her time will continue to improve with more experience and races. Bauhs was also third in the 300 meter hurdles (48.32) and senior Kaitlyn Montour was fourth (49.87) in that event. Sophomore Emily Bergum was third in the long jump (16-3) and Dean was fourth (16-3). Sophomore Rachel Wians was third in the 1,600 meter run (5:26.51)
and Valentine was fourth (5:27.69). Wians was also fifth in the 3,200 (11:45.53). Freshman Lauren Smith was fourth in the 200 (26.92) and Dean was fifth in the 400 (1:02.87). Roach was fifth in the high jump (4-10) and sophomore Cole Jordee was sixth in the shot put (33-6 ). Senior Lydia Meier (102-5) and junior Ciara Clay (101-11) were fifth and sixth in the discus, respectively. Middletons 400 meter relay team of Bergum, Smith, Skibba and sophomore Kayleigh Dietz was fourth (50.94). The Cardinals 800 meter relay team of Bauhs, Smith, Zeker and freshman Abbey Webber was sixth (1:52.54). I am so proud of all of the girls that competed, Franklin said. It was a great finish to the regular season and something to build on going into the WIAA tournament meets.
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May 15 Middleton 7, Janesville Parker 5 (8) Middleton .. 020 201 027 Janesville Parker .. 031 100 005 Middleton (ab-r-h-rbi)Schafer, 2b, 4-2-21; Keeler, c, 4-0-0-0; Lueck, cr-lf, 0-2-0-0; Lochner, ss, 4-0-1-0; Miller, 3b-p, 3-1-3-3; Meinholz, 1b, 5-0-1-1; Dickart, lf, 3-1-1-0; Kasdorf, dh, 3-0-1-0; Tanin, 3b, 1-0-0-1; Knudson, p, 0-0-0-0; Passini, cf, 4-0-1-0; Ash, rf, 3-1-0-0; Felton, ph, 1-0-0-0. Totals: 35-7-10-6. Parker (ab-r-h-rbi)Theisen, ss, 4-2-0-0; Bailey, 2b, 4-0-1-1; Brooks, cf, 4-0-0-0; Osmond, rf, 4-1-2-1; Powers, c, 3-0-0-0; Gruenwald, cr, 00-0-0; Greene, 1b-p-lf, 2-1-0-0; Coulter, lf-p, 41-2-0; Brewster, p, 2-0-1-0; Benway, 1b, 2-0-1-0; Pingel, 3b, 2-0-0-1. Totals: 31-5-7-3. EMiddleton 2, Parker 6. SBKasdorf 2, Schafer, Lueck, Dickart, Osmond 2, Theisen. 2BOsmond. May 16 Big Eight Conference meet Team scores: Verona 308, Madison Memorial 310, Middleton 314, Janesville Craig 332, Beloit Memorial 338, Janesville Parker 360, Madison East 365, Madison La Follette 370, Sun Prairie 376, Madison West 377. Individual leaders: 1, Baltes, V, 72; 2, Springer, MM, 74; 4, tie, Moran, JC; Herb, Mi; Haunty, Mi; and Webb, MM, 76; 7, tie, Reinecke, V, and Oberg, MM, 77; 9, tie, Tackett, V; Day, BM; Kelley, BM 78. Verona Baltes 72, Reinecke 77, Tackett 78, Feller 81. Madison Memorial Springer 74, Webb 76, Oberg 77, OLoughlin 83. Beloit Memorial Piper 89, Larkey 94, Welch 96, Callies 98. Middleton Haunty 76, Herb 76, Levin 81, Thomas 81. Janesville Craig Moran 76, Gagg 81, Lipker 85, Gerber 90. Beloit Memorial Kelley 78, Day 78, Polglaze 78, Wandell 93. Madison East Arneson 80, Conowall 85, Cooper 95, Mattie 105. Madison La Follette Thalacker 90, Prestigiacomo90, Mael 94, Henney 96. Janesville Parker Milner 81, Wyss 85, Manthey 93, Steffes 101. Sun Prairie Oehrlein 89, Hamilton 93, Weisensel 94, Collins 100. Madison West Piper 89, Larkey 94, Welch 96, Callies 98. At Evansville GC, par 72.
May 16 Middleton 4, Janesville Craig 1 Janesville Craig ........ 000 001 0 1 Middleton ...... 001 300 x 4 Craig (ab-r-h-rbi) Platts, rf, 2-0-0-0; Hoag, lf, 3-0-1-0; Graham, ss, 2-1-0-0; Hughes, 1b, 3-0-0-0; Blomgren, 2b, 2-0-1-1; Olson, cf, 20-0-0; A. Marro, c, 2-0-0-0; Malmanger, dh, 2-01-0; Faust, 3b, 0-0-0-0; Frey, p, 2-0-0-0; Campbell, ph, 1-0-0-0. Totals: 21-1-3-1. Middleton (ab-r-h-rbi) Schafer, 2b, 3-11-0; Keeler, c, 3-0-1-0; Lochner, ss, 3-0-1-0; Miller, 3b, 3-1-1-0; Meinholz, 1b, 3-1-1-1; Bickert, rf, 2-1-0-0; Dimmig, lf, 0-0-0-0; Kasdorf, dh, 3-0-1-0; Felton, p, 0-0-0-0; Passini, cf, 2-0-0-1; Ash, rf, 2-0-1-0; Elliot, rf, 1-0-0-0. Totals: 25-4-7-2. ECraig 2, Middleton 1. DPMiddleton 1. 2BBlomgren.
Baseball
Memorial; 4. Holmen; 5. Green Bay Notre Dame; 6. Onalaska; 7. Marquette; 8. Edgerton; 9. Arrowhead; 10. River Falls. Others receiving votes: Middleton, Catholic Memorial, Cedarburg, Homestead, Brookfield East, Sheboygan Falls, Beloit Memorial, Brookfield Academy, Neenah, Germantown, Kettle Moraine, Mukwonago, Stevens Point, Stoughton, Waukesha West, Waterford, Osseo-Fairchild, Kohler, Bay Port, Appleton East, Madison Edgewood, Fort Atkinson, Pardeeville, Big Foot, Sauk Prairie, Waunakee, Tomah, Racine Case, St. Marys Springs, Osseo-Fairchild, Lancaster.
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Kietzer, ME, 6-0; 6, Cameron, ME, 5-10. Pole vault 1, Wilson, JC, 12-6; 2, Kiefer, SP, 12-0; 3, Johnson, Mi, 12-0; 4, Dietlin, V, 116; 5, Hansen, V, 11-0; 6, Wessels, SP, 11-0. Long jump 1, Fountain, MM, 21-3; 2, Freiberg, ML, 20-10; 3, Clyce, Mi, 20-8; 4, Whitaker, JC, 20-0; 5, Reinicke, JC, 19-7; 6, Jackson, ML, 19-4. Triple jump 1, Reinicke, JC, 44-8; 2, Adam, M, 43-; 3, Dietlin, V 4211; 4, Jackson, MLF, 42-10; 5, Queoff, V, 41-9; 6, Keeler, M, 41-5. . Shot put 1, Evans, SP, 51-5; 2, Jacobson, JP, 50-2; 3, Pagura, V, 45-8 ; 4, Humbach, ME, 45-6; 5, Steinke, JP, 44-11 ; 6, Talbot, JC, 44-6 . Discus 1, Welch, MW, 153-3; 2, Kampe, Mi, 136-9; 3, Rahman, Mi, 136-6; 4, Groth, JP, 135-1; 5, Steinke, JP, 133-7; 6, Talbot, JC, 130-9. 100 wheelchair 1, Dring, SP, :23.10. 400 wheelchair 1, Dring, SP, 1:43.50. 800 wheelchair 1, Dring, SP, 3:06.42. Wheelchair shot put 1, Dring, SP, 11-3.
Boys golf
Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin Poll 1. Brookfield Central; 2. Verona; 3. Madison
May 15 BIG EIGHT CONFERENCE MEET Team scores: Middleton 148, Madison La Follette 113, Madison Memorial 90, Janesville Craig 82, Verona 70, Janesville Parker 57.5, Sun Prairie and Madison West 54, Madison East 24.5, Beloit Memorial 9. 100 1, Weah, MM, :10.81; 2, Winters, Mi, :11.19; 3, Freiberg, MLF, :11.23; 4, Hall, JC, :11.40; 5, Tindall, V, :11.60; 6, Redd, ME, :11.60. 200 1, Weah, MM, :21.99; 2, Stewart, ML, :22.46; 3, Freiberg, ML, :22.50; 4, Winters, Mi, :22.61; 5, Clay, ML, :2.25; 6, Kern, Mi, :23.79. 400 1, Freiberg, MLF, :48.39; 2, Wellenstein, MW, :48.97; 3, Zander, Mi, :51.03; 4, Peters, MM, :51.54; 5, Moreland, Mi, :52.36; 6, Pertzborn, Mi, :52.55. 800 1, Harris, Mi, 1:55.63; 2, Kohl, MW, 1:55.92; 3, Diffee, ML, 1:57.22; 4, Meixelsperger, Mi, 1:58.59; 5, Jones, Mi, 1:58.84; 6, Wehrli, ML, 1:59.38. 1,600 1, Diffee, MLF, 4:19.59; 2, Hrycay, JC, 4:19.61; 3, Harris, Mi, 4:28.04; 4, Hoot, Mi, 4:28.95; 5, O. Hacker, MW, 4;29.14; 6, W. Hacker, MW, 4:30.20. 3,200 1, Hrycay, JC, 9:35.75; 2, Weisse, MM, 9:43.53; 3, Nameth, V, 9:46.15; 4, Polania, ML, 10:00.87; 5, Bedaso,ML, 10:02.68; 6, Aguirre, ML, 10:03.72. 110 hurdles 1, Fountain, MM, :14.96; 2, Johnson, MLF, :15.60; 3,Scott, JP, :15.62; 4, Copus, MLF, :16.49; 5, Hartnett, V, :16.52; 6, Geocaris, M, :16.54. 300 hurdles 1, Fountain, MM, :40.9; 2, Menninga, MM, :41.02; 3, Guitterez, BM, :41.21; 4, Scott, JP, :41.4; 5, Boehen, Mi, :41.85; 6, Copus, ML, :52.03 400 relay 1, Janesville Craig, :43.42; 2, Middleton, 44.7; 3, Sun Prairie, :45.37; 4, Janesville Parker, : 45.48; 5, Verona, ;45.82; 6, madison La Follettr, :45.96. 800 relay 1, Sun Prairie (Diaz, Carter, Kiefer, Steward), 1:30.55; 2, Middleton, 1:31.15; 3, Janesville Craig, 1:31.35; 4, Madison La Follette, 1:32.88; 5, Madison East, 1:34.39; 6, Janesville Parker, 1:36.08. 1,600 relay 1, Madison Memorial (Fountain, Peters, Menninga, Weah), 3:27.75; 2, Middleton, 3:28.12; 3, Madison La Follette, 3:29.54; 4, Janesville Parker, 3:32.41; 5, Janesville Craig, 3:32.66; 6, Madison West, 3:32.69. 3,200 relay 1, Madison West (Winder, Sereno, W. Hacker, Kohl), 7:58.14; 2, Middleton, 8:02.81; 3, Madison La Follette, 8:19.59; 4, Janesville Parker, 8:23.37; 5, Janesville Craig, 8:31.20; 6, Madison Memorial, 8:35.21. High jump 1, Queoff, V, 6-4; 2, Keeler, M, 6-3; 3, Dietlin, V, 6-0; 4, tie, Scott, JP, and
Boys track and field
May 15 BIG EIGHT CONFERENCE MEET Team scores: Sun Prairie 144.5, Middleton 134.5, Madison West and Janesville Craig 80, Madison Memorial and Madison La Follette 63, Beloit Memorial 54, Verona 47.5, Janesville Parker 22, Madison East 13.5. 100 1, Elliott, BM, :12.80; 2, Hughes, SP, :12.93; 3 Hoyer, MM, :13.08; 4, Slatter, JC, :13.16; 5, Summerville, BM, :13.37; 6, Millard, SP, :13.40. 2001, Hoyer, MM, :25.82; 2, Elliott, BM, :26.00; 3, Freiberg, ML, :26.38; 4, Smith, Mi, :26.92; 5, Sharpe, SP, :27.01; 6, Lindner, SP, :27.04. 400 1, Helstad, SP, 1:00.31; 2, Summerville, BM, 1:00.85; 3, Gaus, MW, 1:01.26; 4, Konicek, SP, 1:02.74; 5, Dean, Mi, 1:02.87; 6, Noltemeyer, V, 1:02.94. 800 1, Patrick, Mi, 2:19.14; 2, Barczi, MW, 2:21.07; 3, Valentine, Mi, 2:25.25; 4, Dean, Mi, 2:26.70; 5, Silbernagel, MM, 2:28.22; 6, Stock, SP, 2:28.37. 1,600 1, Sereno, MW, 5:10.15; 2, Hietpas, SP, 5:11.36; 3, Wians, Mi, 5:26.51; 4, Valentine, Mi, 5:27.69; 5, Casanova, MM, 5:28.19; 6, Schmidt, SP, 5:36.54. 3,200 1, Sereno, MW, 10:54.32; 2, Hietpas, SP, 10:58.05; 3, Degan, MW, 11:39.83; 4, Casanova, MM, 11:42.44; 5, Wians, Mi, 11:45.53; 6, Brighouse-Glueck, MW, 11:52.37. 100 hurdles 1, Allen-Walker, :16.02; 2, Skibba, Mi, :16.65; 3, Nelson, SP, :17.20; 4, Meiller, MLF, :17.20; 5, Christoffel, V, :17.58; 6, Ortega-Flowers, . 300 hurdles 1, Allen-Waller, MW, :46.95; 2, Slatter, JC, :48.27; 3, Bauhs, Mi, :48.32; 4, Montour, Mi, :49.87; 5, Ortega-Flowers, ML, :50.86; 6, Meiler, ML, :50.78. 400 relay 1, Sun Prairie (Sharpe, Saldana,Millard, Hughes), :50.01; 2, Janesville Craig, :50.6; 3, Madison La Follette, :50.78; 4, Middleton, :50.94; 5, Madison Memorial, :52.70; 6, Madison West, :52.94. 800 relay 1, Sun Prairie (Sharpe, Millard, Nelson, Lindner), 1:45.85; 2, Verona, 1:45.86; 3, Janesville Craig, 1:46.37; 4, Madison La Follette, 1:46.94; 5, Memorial,1:50.00; 6, Beloit
Girls track and field
Middleton, 1:52.54. 1,600 relay 1, Middleton (Patrick, Bauhs, Zeker, Garren), 4:05.65; 2, Sun Prairie, 4:08.72; 3, Madison West, 4:11.19; 4, Verona, 4:11.73; 5, Janesville Craig, 4:18.76; 6, Madison Memorial, 4:22.40. relay 1, 3,200 Middleton (Dean, Phillips, Thompson, Patrick), 9:44.37; 2, Sun Prairie, 9:58.92; 3, Janesville Parker, 10:14.54; 4, Madison East, 10:17.29; 5, Madison West, 10:31.94; 6, Madison La Follette, 10:40.22. Long jump 1, Freiberg, MLF, 180; 2, Calkins, JC, 16-9; 3, Bergum, M, 163; 4, Dean, M, 16-3; 5, Whittington, BM, 161; 6, Skornia, SP, 15-9. Triple jump 1, Calkins, JC, 35-7; 2, Bauhs, Mi, 35-1; 3, Skaleski, JP, 34-10; 4, Jones, ML, 34-8; 5, Coleman, JC, 34-3 1/2; 6, Pohlman, JC, 34-1. High jump 1, Lindner, SP, 5-2; 2, Meiller, MLF, 5-0; 3, Peek, BM, 5-0; 4, Calkins, JC, 5-0; 5, tie, Roach, M, and Davis, ME, 4-10. Pole vault 1, Washington, JC, 96; 2, Zimbrick, V, 9-0; 3, Skornia, SP, 90; 4, tie, Bradley, SP and Pohlman, JC, 86; 6, Erdman, SP, 8-6. Shot put 1, Gipson, SP, 3911; 2, Franz, MM, 37-9; 3, Bartholf, V, 36-6; 4, Cousins, BM, 35-10; 5, Weathers, SP, 34-1; 6, Jordee, Mi, 33-6. Discus 1, Franz, MM, 138-9; 2, Kennedy, ML, 117-6; 3, Hartwig, JP, 115-0; 4, Bartholf, V, 104-8; 5, Meier, Mi, 102-5; 6, Clay, Mi, 101-11. At Lussier Stadium. May 16 Big Eight Conference tournament At Nielsen Tennis Stadium Team scores: Middleton 46, Madison West 41, Verona 36, Madison Memorial 19.5, Madison La Follette 15, Sun Prairie 13.5, Madison East 6, Janesville Parker 1.5, Janesville Craig and Beloit Memorial 0.
May 13 Middleton 4, Madison East 0 Middleton .... 1 3 4 Madison East ...... 0 0 0 First half: Mid Arnold (McCauley), 4:05. Second half: Douglas (Wolff), 42:12; Wolff, 50:08; Shea (Tiedt), 67:15. Saves: Mid (Ledin 3, McMahon 2) 5; ME (Klapper) 12. PARKCREST WOMENS GOLF LEAGUE At Pleasant View Flight A: Monnie Vena 47, Karen Rudnicki 47 Flight B: Barb Pellegrino 61 Flight C: Mary Nankivil 69, Mary Walker 69 MWGA Flight A: Low Gross Diane Wirkus and Donna Anderson, 50 Flight B: Low Gross Phyllis Bennett, 50 Flight C: Low Gross Connie Brochman, 60
May 16 Middleton 1, Madison Memorial 1 Middleton .... 1 0 1 Madison Memorial ..... 0 1 1 First half: Mid Carly Kirkpatrick (Caroline Keenan), 5:45. Second half: MM Colleen Koval (Mary Erickson), 78:54. Saves: Mid (Ledin) 18; MM (Erickson) 11.
(Wolff), 75:57. Saves: Mid (Ledin 1, McMahon 0) 1; MLF (Westberg) 12.
Local golf
Tennis
Doubles No. 1 Timo Bentolia/Will Simonson, MW, def. Evan Stone/Griff Pyle, M, 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-2. No. 2 Allen Yen/Jamie McDowell, MW, def. Dan Jin/Cody Markel, M, 6-1, 6-1. No. 3 Miles Morgan/Matt Munns, MW, def. Andy Webber/Brett Anderson, M, 6-4, 6-4.
Middleton results Singles No. 1 Championship Andrew Argall, V, def. Ben Luskin, M, 6-1, 6-4. No. 2 Championship Brian Davenport, V, def. Joey Niesen, M, 6-3, 6-4. No. 3 Championship Brian Bellissimo, M, def. Philip Rudnitzky, V, 6-3, 6-3. No. 4 Tyler Markel, M, def. Alfonso Gunaratnam, MW, 6-1, 4-6, 6-4.
May 20 Middleton 5, Madison La Follette 0 Middleton .... 1 4 5 Madison East ...... 0 0 0 First half: Mid Shea (Wolff), 8:50. Second half: McCauley (Peterman), 49:33; Sullivan, 50:14; Kalscheur, 64:46; Wolfinger
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Tonight, Thursday, May 23, at 7 p.m., the Cardinal Orchestra will join Middle School Orchestras from Kromrey and Glacier Creek for a Spring Concert. The theme for the Middle School ensembles is International Music, and that theme also reflects the final work, a combined piece with all eighth graders and the Cardinal Orchestra. On May 30 at 7:30 p.m., the MHS Orchestra presents their annual Almost Summer Concert. All MHS orchestra musicians will take part, although the heavy lifting will be done by the Symphony. Featured on the program are three major works: The Bloch Concerto Grosso with guest pianist Thomas Kasdorf; the lush Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis, featuring the An-
Musicians celebrating spring tonight Elm Lawn: 100 years and counting
ers of the pathway still stand on Hubbard Avenue. Now the building holds precisely 534 kids and many teachers. This building opened in 1987. As principal, Mike Pisani stated, The children were involved in the biggest birthday party ever. They saw a slide show about the history of Elm Lawn, and then each grade shared something they did for their beloved 100-year-old Elm Lawn. The kindergartners made videos about what being 100 felt like. Some first graders shared an E-L-M-L-A-WN acrostic poem. Similarly, second graders wrote What I Love About Elm Lawn stories. Third grade students made a quilt to show their happiness. Students of fourth grade made a time capsule. Even so, the fifth grade portion was the favorite of the whole audience. They created a Harlem Shake video with Mr. Pisani in it, although hedidntadmit it. I really liked hearing about the cost to build the original Elm Lawn, said Elm Lawn principal, Mike Pisani. $12,000, and the fact that they bought cheap bricks that were purple.I really enjoyed getting to see former staff. I really enjoyed watching George [Mavroulis] ask the students about the voting for Elm Lawns mascot back in the 1990s,said Perry Hibner, the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School DistrictCommunity Relations Specialist. It was very interesting to hear how Owl finished second. I thought it was great that 13 former staff members were able to attend. It was a great way for current students and staff to connect the past with the present. So one has to wonder what Elm Lawn will look like 100 years from now. I think learning will be very individualized, and technology will be very important and not look like what we think of it now, says Pisani. 100 years from now I still think the teacher
cora String Quartet and side-by-side guest musicians from the Middleton Community Orchestra; and selections from Orffs epic Carmina Burana, featuring the MHS Concert Choir. Also on the program are the annual Senior Recognition and a piece with MHS Orchestra alumni. A reception follows the concert. Both of these concerts are free and the public is encouraged to attend. More information is available by contacting Steve Kurr at skurr@mcpasd.k12.wi.us or 829-9870.
by aKShita PattNaiK
for the Times-Tribune
Friday, May 3 was a big day for Elm Lawn Elementary School. 100 years ago, Elm Lawn first opened where the District Administrative Center stands today. To celebrate the 100-year anniversary they had a school-wide assembly with 13 special guests, which included former teachers, principals and specialists. The original Elm Lawn had five classrooms and purple bricks. The building no longer stands, but the tow-
Callies overwhelmed after receiving coveted Crystal

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Editors note: Akshita Pattnaik is a student in the Elm Lawn Elementary
will be the most important part of student learning. Honestly, I have no idea, says Hibner. Thats one of the great things about the future; you can try predicting it, but it very rarely turns out the way you think it will. I am confident that Elm Lawn will continue to be a great place for staff to work and students to learn. That all being said the celebration was enjoyed by the whole school.The 100th birthday bash of Elm Lawn was a blast.
When Leigh came out Iknew that I had been nominated but I didnt think I would actually win and then I thought, What I am going to say to the entire school? Callie said. I knew I couldnt cry even though I wanted to. It is the second consecutive year a
Callies was presented with a Crystal Apple Award from WMTV-Ch. 15 anchor Leigh Mills at an all-school assembly. She is one of five area teachers to be honored this year. The segment about Callies appeared on Friday, May 10 during Ch. 15s newscast at 6 p.m.
Park kindergarten teacher Amy Callies has enjoyed a lot of great moments in her career. There is no doubt another of them took place on a recent Friday morning.
Callies said she was still in shock when Mills asked the audience to raise their hand if they had her as a teacher and more than 100 arms flew up in the air. That really showed me in a concrete way the very real impact I have and it was absolutely overwhelming, Callies said. My head was spinning all day long.
Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District teacher has received a Crystal Apple Award. Northsides Sharon Brown was honored a year ago.
Callies, who has been an elementary educator for more than 20 years, admitted she was extremely honored to win the award. I wish I could give pieces to the students, parents and staff at Park School because it is the hard work and support I receive from everyone that helps me be the best teacher I can be, she said. As I tell my students often, Do your best - the best you can do is
Teaching is about building strong relationships with my students so Iunderstand who each child in my class is andwhat they love, she said. Teaching is all about providing students with opportunities. Opportunities to read and write at their individual skill and interest levels. Opportunities to solve math problems using their own individual strategies. Opportunities to sing in a musical or make scientific observations in our outdoor areas.
all you can do and that is what I do everyday. Callies was nominated for the award by Barbara Knox, Robert Scholtthauer and Niki Hagen. Knox and Schlotthauer are the parents of Emma Schlotthauer, one of Callies current students. Hagens daughter, Halli, is in Callies class right now and her third-grade son Cole also had Callies. What does teaching mean to Callies?
Teaching is taking the opportunity to share your passions with your students, she continued. Teaching is providing the opportunity for students to share their passions with you. Finally, teaching is about role-modeling. The students are always watching and
The Middleton High School graduating Class of 2013 will be honored at a Baccalaureate service on Sunday, June 2, 2013 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, 6101 University Avenue (across from Imperial Garden Restaurant). This non-denominational service is open to any senior and their families who wish to participate. The
Baccalaureate service will be June 2 at Asbury United Methodist
Callies took her Crystal Apple home but plans to keep it in a prominent spot in her classroom.
I am always cognizant that my actions teach my students as much if not more than my words ever will.
Volunteer Student Baccalaureate Choir will sing under the direction of Mr. Thomas Mielke. A reception will follow the event. Participating seniors are asked to arrive at Asbury with their cap and gown at 6:30 p.m. Questions regarding the service can be directed to the Asbury office at 238-9211.
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young. My memory of the initial trip is that I, for reasons that fall entirely outside the purview of my current powers of explanation, felt compelled to wear an itchy tweed Sherlock Holmes-style hat the entire time. (Apparently the desire to wear silly caps, like baldness and many deadly medical conditions, is sometimes genetic.) Even in Europe, where the populace has a legendarily high tolerance for outfits that fly in the face of both fashion and common sense, I noticed a lot of people pointing and staring at the lit-
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tle boy sweating profusely beneath woolen earflaps during an Alpine summer. Most of that first dash across the Swiss cantons is a blur to me. I do remember that the alarm clock at our first hotel malfunctioned, failing to ring in the morning and causing us to miss breakfast. My father was crushed. I dont understand it, he stuttered. How can a Swiss clock be such a piece of garbage? A brief, emotional inspection of the
clocks underside yielded the answer. Ah! he shouted triumphantly from his perch on the edge of the bed. Its made in China! The broken clocks origin had granted Switzerland a reprieve. When my dad reported the discovery to the woman at the front desk, he did so somberly - the way a man might report finding a dead body in his room. We visited Switzerland again when I was 16, and by then the world was See GeiGer, page 25
opening up to me in new ways because I was old enough to walk around on my own without getting stolen. With my dad using an EnglishSwiss/German dictionary to trick a clerk into letting him go through archaic birth records, I was free to roam Zurich. Inside the Rainbow Caf, I saw a man smoking a Sherlock Holmes-style pipe with a recumbent black Great Dane sleeping beneath his table. I briefly lamented leaving my matching hat at home. Five more years would pass before I would be legally allowed to drink in America, and I had recently started reading Ernest Hemingway, so the ability to spend time in a bar was exhilarating. The bubbly elixirs there made every edge seem a little less sharp, every comment a little more lucid, and every goal much more attainable. Our waitress name was Nadia and I eventually found myself sitting next to
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her at the bar as the night outside turned from black to gray. She told me she was 28. I said I was a junior. I stroked the peach fuzz goatee on my chin. In college, I added, equal parts hopeful and untrue. You go to American University? she asked. What courses do you study? I said philosophy, and on some level I have always wondered if I selected that major several years later in an effort to be something less of a liar. With that we left and walked across the river, for Zurich has two distinct banks - each bustling with its own palpable and distinct energy. She soon said goodbye and I set out for my hotel. A week later, on my last night in Zurich, I was at another caf when I saw Nadia pass through the door. She was with a huge, atavistic looking man with long thin braids in his hair and a blue shirt three sizes too small. (It would have been three sizes too big on me.) He seemed to know everyone at the bar, and they all greeted him with almost desperate af-
fection. When Nadia saw me she came over to the table, said hello, and discreetly handed me a piece of paper with her mailing address and phone number on it. I got up to follow her when she left but she shot me an angry glance and wrapped her arms loosely around the man with whom she had arrived. I spent the rest of the night following her and trying to think of something witty that would make her fall deeply in love with me, but my mind was a total blank. In my head, I was the stolidly committed young American someone like John Cusack in Say Anything but to everyone else, including Nadia, I was just a creepy little stalker too young, awkward and feeble to even be scary. Eventually, as I followed her into another bar, she pulled me aside with startling strength. That man is going to kill you if you keep following us, she said, pointing to the mountain in the blue soccer jersey. Stop acting like a stupid little kid and go home. Write to me if you want.
The teenage girl I was with when I jumped into the water had a Mohawk on her head and a bullring in her nose. She married me ten years later, and you readers of my column know her as the very tolerant wife who puts up with my various shenanigans. Still, throughout my remaining teen years, I frequently fantasized about
I suddenly realized home was on the other side of the world. All my illusions about having grown into a man as I made my way across Zurich dissipated, leaving me the same gawky, acne-riddled teenager I had been seven days earlier. The only difference was that my dad had given me a little spending money and I was in a country with lax laws regarding the consumption of alcohol. One night a few days alter, back home in the United States, I dove into the ocean with some friends. Nadias address was in my wallet and all that remained the next morning was a splattering of unintelligible blue ink, not unlike the color of her boyfriends shirt, on a torn scrap of paper.
Now Im 33 and Nadia, wherever she may be, is therefore 45. She is probably a middle-aged mother, or maybe shes still hopping from club to club as her skin loses its luster, her features become more harsh, and her eyes gradually turn from gleeful to despondent as she encroaches on nonexistence. And the older I get, the more I understand the allure of stalking people who have been dead and buried for centuries, because they can never make you feel small or vulnerable, and they never tell you to go home. But even better, you know they will always be whatever age you want them to be.
saving up some money and traveling back to find Nadia. I figured I would start at the Rainbow Caf and go from there. Switzerland was a very organized country, so their employee records probably go back for decades, I thought. Maybe my dad could even give me some pointers about how to obtain private personal information about strangers.
Toddlers are busy baking oatmeal banana bites. Preschoolers are tending to their gardens outside. Elementary students are coordinating visits with the professors at the university to conduct their own research, and middle school students are running their own business offering lunch to the rest of the school community. All in a days work here at Madison Community Montessori School in the Town of Middleton. Children from 18 months through 14 years of age are learning and growing together under one roof. For 40 years and for generations of students, Madison Community Montessori Schools students have been receiving an education. Newly located on 2.6 acres of prairie, students are engaged in lessons both indoors and out, learning about the world all around them, as they are encouraged to also learn more about who they are as individuals, according to school officials. We are preparing our students for life beyond our classroom walls, and preparing them for their future. Our graduates are confident, life-long learners who understand the value of giving back to their community, said Vicki McCarthy, Head of School at MCMS. The Montessori approach to education began in the early 1900s by an Italian physician, named Dr. Maria Montessori. She opened her first classroom in 1907. Madison Community Montessori School will honor its 40th anniversary on Friday, May 24 with an open house celebration from 5:30-8 p.m. The school is located at 8406 Ellington Way, Middleton. Madison Community Montessori School will also host its annual Follow the Child Family Fun Run on Saturday, May 25. The run starts at 9 a.m. at Keva Sports Center in Middleton. Please go to Active.com to register.
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