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Author, law professor, diplomat and former U.S. senator says he remains a Middletonian at heart

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A taste of Freedom

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Martin Hanna, above, enjoyed a hot dog at Pioneer Park during the Town of Middletons Fourth of July Freedom Fest last week. To see more images from local Independence Day festivities, turn to page 2.

Common council reaches compromise on Middleton Tourism Department spending

by FRANCESCA MAStRANGELO
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A policy that would lift pre-authorization requirements and restrictions for Tourism Commission members regarding meals, hospitality, food items, catering, rental of equipment and parking provoked a lively debate at the July

2 Middleton Common Council meeting. The motion was inspired by several conversations Ald. Hans Hilbert (Dist. 7) had with individual tourism commissioners, all of whom communicated frustration regarding pre-approval requirements. The recommendation, proposed by Hilbert, indicated that tourism staff would continue to assign and code reSee SPENDING, page 11

The ever-busy Russ Feingold, pictured here at his longtime home in the City of Middleton, recently sat down for an interview with the Times-Tribune. by MAtt GEIGER One sweltering summer day in 1982, a young Middleton resident picked up a clipboard, walked out his front door and embarked on a political career. He climbed into his Chevy Nova, the busted trunk of which was secured by a swath of tape, and drove out to Black Earth. There he went door-to-door, telling people why he wanted to serve in the state legislature. Thirty-one years later, Russ Feingold sitting in his backyard on another hot summer day is preparing to set out again. This time, however, hes embarking on his new job one with the State Department. Feingold has been appointed and confirmed as special representative for the Great Lakes region of Africa. His goal is to bring peace to the war-torn region commonly associated with the terror of Idi Amin, Rwandan genocide and bloodshed in eastern Congo. Im ready to serve, said Feingold, who became a resident expert
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A Middleton man was charged with drunk driving this week after his motorcycle collided with a deer. At approximately 9:17 p.m. Sunday, Dane County Sheriffs Office deputies, along with Middleton Fire and EMS, responded to the accident at U.S. Highway 14, approximately two-tenths of a

Local man crashes into deer, charged with OWI

Times-Tribune reviews Les Mis at the PAC. Page 7

Local:

See CRASH, page 11

WHILE AMERICA SLEEPS Sitting at a metal caf table in his small but lush backyard, Feingold tapped the sides of his chair and spoke about his 2012 book, While America Sleeps: A Wake-up Call for the Post 9/11 Era. I wrote most of it right here, he said. Ive been all over the world, but this is my favorite spot and here the ideas flowed best. Id wake up, drink a cup of coffee, then walk the Pheasant Branch Creek. While I was walking, I would work through the ideas in my mind. When I came home and sat down to write, the ideas just flew. Many political figures release autobiographies after they leave office; Feingold instead decided to offer his take on what he called the failure of America to adapt to the post-9/11

on African affairs during his eventual tenure as one of Wisconsins United States senators. The position wont be based in Africa, it will be based out of Washington, but my main residence will continue to be right here in Middleton. Just as it has been all these years.

CAMPAIGN FINANCE Feingold, who won his bid for the Wisconsin State Senate in 1983, then went on to serve in the U.S. Senate from 1993 until 2011, will now spend much of his time trying to prevent arms dealers from supplying central African militants with weapons. But his legacy is inexorably intertwined with another effort his work on campaign finance reform. When it became law in 2002, the McCain-Feingold Act marked a bipartisan victory for those who hoped to limit the influence of special interest groups. The legislation imposed limits on both conservative corporate interests and liberal labor unions. Eight years later, however, the United States Supreme Court struck See FEINGOLD, page 8

world. At the notion of penning an autobiography, Feingold chuckled. I have a political ego but it hasnt expanded that big yet, he offered. I dont think too many people would be interested in reading a whole book all about me.

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Clockwise from top right: Avery West (the granddaughter of Middleton City Council President Susan West) enjoys a popsicle during the Middleton Hills Fourth of July parade; kids line up to play ring toss at Freedom Fest in the Town of Middleton; Libby the dog stays hydrated and John and Jack Rupcich enjoy some father and son time, both at Freedom Fest.

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The Middleton Fire Companys Annual Festival and Raffle, featuring live bands, food and festivities, will take place Saturdaystarting at noon at the Capital Brewery in Middleton. The event will raise money to support activities focused on educating adults and children in the community. Fundraising through this annual festival has allowed the fire company to completely refurbish Middletons orig-

98th annual fundraiser helps Middleton maintain rank in the top four percent in the country

Fire Co. hosts annual festival Saturday

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Monday, July 1 9:28 a.m. - Malicious mischief, 6500 block of Stonefield Rd. 10:38 a.m. - Control substance, 7300 block of Donna Dr. 1:17 p.m. - Property damage 6700 block of Gaylord Nelson Rd. 3:56 p.m. - Theft, 2000 block of Allen Blvd. 4:21 p.m. - Theft, 5200 block of County Highway Q. 6:14 p.m. - Theft, 6800 block of Century Ave. 11:54 p.m. - Theft, 5900 block of Lake St. Tuesday, July 2 3:11 p.m. - Burglary, 100 block of W. Doty. 8:49 p.m. - Theft, 5700 block of Highland Way. Wednesday, July 3 8:55 p.m. - Fraud, 3100 block of Parmenter St. Thursday, July 4 9:06 a.m. - Property damage, 3400 block of Conservancy Ln. Friday, July 5 9:46 a.m. - Theft, 1600 block of Gateway South. 10:17 a.m. - Theft, 1600 block of Gateway South. 9:50 p.m. - Property damage, 2900 block of Northbrook Dr. Saturday, July 6 11:38 p.m. - Domestic disturbance, 3800 block of Patrick Henry Way. Sunday, July 7 4:53 a.m. - Theft, 2500 block of Allen Blvd. 2:12 p.m. - Theft, 8400 block of Market St. 7:03 p.m. - Domestic disturbance, 7400 block of Century Ave.

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inal fire engine, a 1923 Ford Model T Pumper, which is showcased in the citys fire station. In addition, this fundraiser enables scholarships for Middleton High School students, pays for specialized training courses and provides funding for new tools and equipment such as extrication equipment and AEDs (Automated External Defibrillator). The Middleton Fire Department has an Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating of three, ranking the company in the top four percent of fire departments in the country. This accomplishment is only made possible by the companys quality volunteer firefighters and the support we receive from the community, said

Aaron Harris, Chief of the Middleton Fire Department. The Annual Festival raises the funds we need to continue serving our community, and we thank our friends and neighbors for their generous donations. Firefighters said support of the Annual Festival will ensure quality services to the residents. We are a volunteer team of hardworking professionals committed to keeping our community safe, and we are thankful to have such a supportive community, said John Maasch, a captain and volunteer firefighter with the company for 13 years. The event is a great way to have fun with your friends and family. Saturdays festivities feature a spe-

cial family time from noon to 3 p.m. when children ten years and under eat free from the kids menu when accompanied by an adult. Games and water events for kids are also included, so swimsuits and towels are recommended. Live music kicks off at noon with Dimension in Sounds playing big band favorites. From 3-5 p.m., Primitive Culture will play their blend of funk, blues and tropical rhythm music. Finally, from 6-10 p.m. the Jimmies will peform. Theyve just been named the 2012 Best Swing/Big Band Ensemble by the Wisconsin Area Music Industry. The Middleton Fire Company is in its 112th year of providing fire protec-

Admission is $7 at the door. Attendees must be of legal drinking age to enter the beer area. Capital Brewery is located at 7734 Terrace Avenue, Middleton. Advance tickets may be purchased for $5 at Fire Station No. 1, located at 7600 University Ave.

tion and service to over 32,000 residents, businesses and visitors of the 80 square mile Middleton Fire District. The company is made up of 110 State certified volunteer firefighters, and although they each have other jobs, they remain professional, dedicated, and passionate about keeping local homes and businesses safe from fires and other disasters.

Middleton Kiwanis Club president President Chuck Foulke, far right, recently introduced new members Kathie Berman, left, and Cheryl Theis, center.
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Berman and Theis join Kiwanis

Phelps heads to Philippines with Peace Corps

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Heather Phelps left last week for the Philippines, where she will work to engage the local residents in a wide variety of outreach projects concerning at-risk children or youth, adult literacy, health or HIV/AIDS education, environmental awareness, development of libraries and resource centers and information technology.

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Heather Phelps, 24, of Middleton, has been accepted into the Peace Corps and departed for the Philippines July 5 to begin training as a youth development volunteer. Phelps will live and work in a community to engage the local residents in a wide variety of outreach projects concerning at-risk children or youth, adult literacy, health or HIV/AIDS education, environmental awareness, development of libraries and resource centers, and information technology. My family enjoys traveling very much, so I have been interested in other cultures and countries my entire life. For me, working in the Peace Corps has always been a way to gain a clearer understanding of another way of life while making a worthwhile difference in the world and presenting a positive view of America to other parts of the globe, Phelps said. Phelps is the daughter of Andy and Carol Phelps and a 2007 graduate of Middleton High School. She then attended the University of WisconsinEau Claire and earned a bachelors

degree in political science in 2012. I had been interested in the Peace Corps long before college, but it was at UWEC that I had the opportunity to meet a recruiter directly and finalize my decision to join, Phelps said. I also had the opportunity to study abroad in Graz, Austria, and gain skills in living on my own abroad and integrating into a new culture. During the first three months of her service in the Philippines, Phelps will complete technical, language, health, and safety training while living with a host family to become fully immersed in the countrys language and culture. The training and cultural exchange prepare Phelps for her two years of service, while also allowing community members to gain a better understanding of Americans. After Phelps is sworn into service and assigned to a community, she will work on sustainable, community-driven development projects that make a difference for the people of the Philippines and provide Phelps with leadership and cross-cultural skills she can use throughout her

career. My biggest goal in the Peace Corps is to make a long-term difference in peoples lives, both directly and through organizations that will continue to work in the Philippines long after Im gone, she said. Id also like to gain experience and skills which will help me in my future career. Phelps joins the 212 Wisconsin residents currently serving in the Peace Corps. More than 5,740 Wisconsin residents have served as volunteers since the agency was created in 1961. More than 8,680 Peace Corps volunteers have served in the Philippines since the program was established in 1961. Currently, 223 volunteers are in the Philippines. Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps by executive order on March 1, 1961, more than 210,000 Americans have served in 139 host countries. Today, 8,073 volunteers are working with local communities in 76 host countries in agriculture, community economic development, education, environment, health and youth in development. Peace Corps volunteers must be U.S. citizens and at least 18 years of age. Peace Corps service is a 27-month commitment and the agencys mission is to promote world peace and friendship and a better understanding between Americans and people of other countries.

There will be a Native American and Archeological Tour of Pope Farm Conservancy on Tuesday, July 16 from 78:30 p.m. Those who wish to take part should meet in the conservancys Old Sauk Road parking lot. Dr. Amy Rosebrough, who works in the Archeology Department at the State Historical Society, will lead the tour. Rosebrough is an expert on Native American culture as it existed in this area of the United States. She will show explain the Native American Garden at Pope Farm Conservancy, talk about how Native Americans have influenced modern day agriculture, and lead the tour into other portions of Pope Farm. The event is free and open to the public.

Learn about Pope Farms native history

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At 17 years of age, Sam Lyons already has a long list of musical accomplishments behind him. The most recent is The Light, Lyons second feature-length CD. A songwriter, singer and guitarist whose former bands include Stereocolor and Moonjelly, Lyons has fared well in music competitions such as Launchpad. Hes the winner of seven Madison Area Music Awards, and has performed on National Public Radio and on the Summerfest stage. His new band features Madison sax man Al Falaschi (Phat Phunktion) and Sams dad Phil (Primitive Culture), and he also performs solo acoustic shows. Lyons recently took a quick break from playing music to answer some questions about his career. music?

Lyons sees The Light with his latest release

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thing I didnt record at my house were the drums which we did at Soundgarden Studios. After getting all the recording done, I went to Soundgarden studios to mix and master the tracks with Ken Koeppler. I mixed my first acoustic album at Smart Studios with Mike Zirkel.

Q: How did you get started in

family. We always had a piano in the house, and me and my brothers all took lessons - at least for a year. And we had a drum set, and guitars and basses. I guess it was just all around. My dad is a bass player/trombonist who has worked with everyone from Butch Vig, to Clyde Stubblefield. He has been active in the Madison music scene for about 30 years. My oldest brother (Clay) is a jazz saxophonist in Boston and my middle brother (Isaac) is an up and coming hip hop artist: Duke Daeo. It was a very inspiring atmosphere to grow up in.

A: Well, I was born into a musical

Q: What about singing and writing songs? A: I started on guitar when I was

A: Well, it was natural for me to do the singing and play the guitars. I played most of the bass tracks too to figure out what I wanted -then I wanted my dad to redo them. He said most of them were good and I should just rerecord them with his good bass. For drums I started out with computer generated drums, then I had my friend Chris come in to the studio a do the real drums over the tracks. Hes a Middleton friend who was in Moonjelly and the High School Jazz All Stars with me. He was a music major at Northern Illinois for a couple years. For keyboards I played some of the basic tracks, but had my friend John Nelson - also from Moonjelly and the High School Jazz All Stars, play the serious stuff. John is a great pianist who is now studying music composition at Ball State. The horns were Al Falashchi and Jim Doherty from Phat Phunktion along with my dad - they are in Steely Dane with my dad. Jim actually played a solo on my first album too. And my big brother Clay played a solo on one of the songs when he was home for a week last summer. A: I actually had a solo gig playing

singing and playing all of the instruments, but has some guest musicians also. How did you make decisions about that?

Q: Your new album is mostly you

A: Yes - Im headed to Berklee College of Music (Boston) where my brother Clay went. I really wanted to be in New York or L.A., but it looks like itll be Boston for a bit. Berklee is one of the best music schools in the world, so Im really excited. A: My oldest brother Clay is a jazz saxophonist who just graduated from Berklee in Boston on a full scholarship. This past January played the Panama Jazz Fest - He opened for Wayne Shorter and he also did a gig down there where his band backed up Ruben Blades. Hes been traveling all over on Berklees dime - theyve sent him to Italy and Hong Kong too. My other brother Isaac has been doing a lot of recording - hip-hop stuff - he put out an excellent album last year - Duke Daeo, Further Definitions which won the MAMA for Hip Hop Album of the Year. He also is part of the 21st Century Crew and went to South By Southwest in Austin where he performed with a group called Higher Education Records. Q: Your two brothers are both active musicians. What are they up to?

Q: You graduated from Middleton High School back in June. Is there college in your future?

A: Doing the 2010 MAMAs award show with my former band Stereocolor at the Overture and getting a standing ovation was pretty cool; the crowds energy was an unforgettable experience. And the Launchpad stuff at the Union Theater was cool too because of the big crowd dancing, but there was this one time Stereocolor went to an open mic at the Memorial Union Terrace and all these college kids were totally into us and dancing - new fans we could of sold a bunch of CDs if we had them. I was probably 15.

pretty big venues for a guy your age. What stands out as the best?

Sam Lyons, above, has four upcoming performances at Capital Brewery.

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Q: Where did the jazz influence come in?

tened to all types of music. Classical, jazz, Motown, everything. My dad used to play more jazz when he was younger too, but my oldest brother Clay got into jazz saxophone heavy from about 9th grade on, so he had Charlie Parker and John Coltrane going 24/7. For me on guitar, I took a few lessons from Louka Patenoud, and later Roger Brotherhood, but mostly I just heard it and figured it out. Getting into the Isthmus High School Jazz All Stars my freshman year was big too. Dan Wallach the director, who teaches at Edgewood College, taught me a lot also. I was lucky to have many of my best friends into music too -jazz and other stuff - like David Van den brandt (bass) he was in every band with me one of my main collaborators for sure.

seven. My dad showed me how to do simple bar chords - root, fifth, octave so I started figuring out songs and playing them. Everything from Fountains of Wayne and Smash Mouth to Ray Charles. That led to writing my own songs - I take great pride in it. A lot of popular artists now a days dont write their own music and I want to change that.

a Beach Boys tune. Where did that come from?

Q: You do a very unique cover of

Madison Area Music (MAMA) this year.

A: Growing up, my parents lis-

at a friends paddleboard company and I had to learn a bunch of classic California surf songs. I ended up learning some Beach Boys songs and Wouldnt it be Nice was the one of them. After learning it, I had the idea Q: I heard youve made a conof doing a cover on the song, but making it more groovy. I was inspired by nection with Leo Sidran. How did Dangelos creative covers. I loved the that develop? way he could totally switch the direction of the songs and make them origiA: Leos dad Ben heard me pernal. This song is getting some airplay on 1055 TripleM, so thats pretty cool. form a year ago at the Isthmus Jazz Fest at the Union. He told Leo about me and then they both came over to my house to check out my stuff when Leo Q: Who are your favorite artists was in town last fall. He liked my work or biggest influences? and might help me produce some songs and get my stuff out there to some A: Stevie Wonder and Dangelo, A&R people. Leo moved to Brooklyn after he won his Oscar (Motorcycle Dithey are both the triple threat. Amazaries soundtrack)- Im very thankful ing singers, amazing musicians and because the Sidrans have turned out to amazing writers. be one of my best connections.

ization with their charitable mission of putting instruments in kids hands. Rick Tvedt and Roy Elkins have been real good to me. This year I was up for awards in four categories Best New Artist, Pop/R&B Album (The Light), Cover Song (Wouldnt It

A: The MAMAs are a great organ-

Awards

Be Nice) and Jazz Song (Superficial Girl). I ended up winning for best cover song, and I also won a MAMA for Best Youth Album. My brother Isaac (Duke Daeo) won for Hip-Hop Album of the Year for Further Definitions. Lyons music is available on itunes or at www.samlyonsmusic.com. He will be performing at Capital Brewery on 7/9, 7/23, 8/6 and 8/13 (6 p.m.)

Q: Youve

performed at some

Q: I also saw that you won two

A: I got a set up with a used Mac, an Mbox and a couple of mics in the beginning and learned how to use it all. You can get pretty good sounds with digital recording on a computer these days. Now we have a slightly bigger set up, but its still pretty simple. I recorded all of my acoustic album Someday and 90 percent of my new album The Light at home. The only

Q: You self produced both of your CDs. How did that work?

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Meet Jan Statz: wife, mother, business owner, outdoor enthusiast, fitness instructor and community supporter. Jan is the owner of Statz Design and Illustration, a graphic art company that specializes in technical illustration. Jan was born and raised in Fort Atkinson. She was one of seven children born to hardworking dairy farmers. Her parents, along with an art teacher from Fort Atkinson High School, gave her the tools necessary entrepreneurial spirit and specialized illustration skills to be a successful businesswoman after completing her degree at MATC.

Jan Statz

Sportsplex taps into pickleball explosion

where she teaches BodyPump, a choreographed weightlifting class, and BodyFlow, a choreographed yoga and Pilates combination class. After attending fitness classes at Harbor for many years, Jan was encouraged to go through the three to four month training program to beby KEvIN MuRPHy
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In 1991, after marrying her husband, Jay, the couple moved to Middleton, into the same house in which they still reside. Jay is a certified remodeler and the owner of Statz Construction Services, a Middleton company specializing in home remodeling. They have two adult children. Their daughter, Ryann, 29, is married, has a six-month old baby girl, and is a graphic artist like her mother. Their son, Kevin, 19, is a student at the University of Wisconsin Madison, studying Psychology and Criminal Justice. Jan is very active at her church, and is a member of Friends of Pheasant Branch, the Humane Society, and the Wisconsin Bike Federation. She is also a member of Harbor Athletic Club,

Jan Statz, above, is an active member of the Middleton community.

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come a certified instructor. Although Jan did not need the extra income, she decided to go through the intense process anyway, with the intention of donating all money earned as an instructor to local causes. Since certification, Jan has donated to various organizations, including Middleton Outreach Ministry (MOM), Friends of Pheasant Branch, and the Humane Society. When she is not working or teaching fitness classes, you can often find Jan doing outdoor fitness activities. Jan thinks the Pheasant Branch Conservancy is a gem, and enjoys spending time there during all seasons. Her favorite outdoor activities include biking, kayaking, snowshoeing, and crosscountry skiing. Jan also appreciates the variety that Middleton restaurants offer. Sofra, Prairie Caf, Hubbard Avenue Diner, and Craftsman Table and Tap are among her favorites. Stay tuned to meet more of your Good Neighbors! In the meantime, if you know someone who you think is a Good Neighbor and deserves recognition, email me at alissajpfeiffer@gmail.com.

Pickleball is a fast growing racquet sport among the graying population and Hitters Sportsplex in Middleton is tapping into that interest. The game is played on a badmintonsized court, with a hard-faced racquet, a ball slightly smaller than a whiffle ball and a net set two inches lower than tennis net. Pickleballs popularity took hold in the retirement communities of Arizona and Florida and has begun to flourish in Wisconsin as those returning home have become enthusiastic ambassadors

of the sport. It is the fastest-growing sport in America, no question, Mike Wissem, of Madison, said between matches at Hitters. Were looking for courts all the time, he said. While many school districts around the state have included pickleball in their physical education curriculum, Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District hasnt. At least not yet. The City of Madison has striped tennis courts at Norman Clayton and Heritage Heights park,s but several pickleball players sometimes wait for a few tennis players to finish before they can take the court, Wissem said.

Hitters in Middleton hosted a pickleball tourament in late June.

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With 14 courts, Hitters boasts having the largest indoor Pickleball complex in the state and showed it off last weekend during their inaugural 2013 Invitational Tournament. Hitters became a Midwest Pickleball Mecca in March when owner Joel Tennison brought instructor Kirk Linger in to promote the sport and the facility. Since then word has gotten out among the pickleball community about Hitters and Linger is pleased with prospects for the future. With all businesses you want to come out like a racehorse and have lots of people here everyday. Its actually growing and Im pleased with the progress were making and the people that are coming out. Events like this spread the word, more and more people come out, said Kirk Linger. Im hoping by next year well be full every day. A tournament held at Hitters in June attracted 60 entrants and also served as trial run for the Wisconsin Senior Olympics Pickleball on August 24-25. Hitters hopes to smash attendance records for the event with a goal of 200 players attending. The WSO should also be a boost for Middleton restaurants and hotels, Linger noted. But while pickleball players enjoy outdoor courts during summer months and leave the area for the winter, can Hitters sustain a year-long pickleball business? Theyve just had their open house on March 2, so well see. Were certainly going to support them, said Joe Sokal. Tennison is counting on people moving from tennis and racquetball to boost his pickleball business, said Linger. Many pickleball players find the sport easier on their joints and muscles than tennis, he said. Theres less running than tennis because of the smaller court but you still get an active workout, said Sokal as he mopped his forehead between matches. Having played tennis or racquetball gets a pickleball novice off to a running start. However, no matter a persons background, the game can be learned within an hour and during that time players have gotten a workout and began to forward to their next time on the court.

Walking into the theatre to find your seat you immediately notice the overflowing set that cant be contained by the stages ample curtains. You quickly realize you are in for something big. Les Misrables, the worlds longestrunning musical seen by over 65 million people in 42 countries, made its enthusiastically received Middleton debut Friday, July 5 at the Middleton Performing Arts Center. The production, which is staged through July 13, was presented by the Middleton Players Theatre under the co-direction of Thomas Kasdorf & Mathew StarikaJolivet. Les Misrables tells the story of Jean Valjean, who was imprisoned for 19 years for stealing a piece of bread for his starving sisters child, and begins with his probationary release from servitude by Inspector Javert. Valjean is quickly embittered by the prejudices he encounters as he tries to restart his life and would have been quickly reimprisoned if not for the fresh start provided him by the Bishop of Digne. Valjean then breaks his probation, changes his identity and goes on to build a successful new life. However Inspector Javert never forgets prisoner 24601 (Valjean) and is determined to find him and bring him to justice. Valjeans new identity is revealed through several acts of altruism. Javert is in hot pursuit and nearly captures Valjean when he tries to right a wrong that happened to Fantine, a young woman who has fallen on hard times, while she was a worker in his factory. Valjean makes a deathbed promise to Fantine to save her daughter, Cossette. Valjean narrowly escapes Javert once again and goes underground to keep his promise. Valjeen rescues Cossette from her unscrupulous guardians and raises her until she is nearly an adult and falls in love with a young revolutionary who appears destined for tragedy. Les Misrables, with its elaborate sets and costumes, large ensemble, challenging musical score and choreography is perhaps more than a little ambitious for a local theater company to take on. Yet Middleton Players Theatre more than delivered on all fronts and the 400-plus audience members were quick to stand in appreciative

Les Mis is larger than life

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ovation at the conclusion of the show. Although there were terrific individual performances, what stood out the most was the power of the full chorus and orchestra, which was especially evident in the company singing of One Day More at the conclusion of the first act. The production did justice to the original story and presented a seemingly unending stream of vignettes showcasing moral dilemmas. For example a very important and beautifully acted early scene depicts Jean Valjean (played by Daniel ODea) being harassed and taken advantage of by villagers and then surprisingly finding himself the welcome guest of the Bishop of Digne (played by Paul Stiegler). In his bitterness and despondency Valjean repays the kindness shown him by stealing from the abbey and fleeing. He is quickly caught and returned to the abbey to face justice. Rather than pressing charges the Bishop instead corroborates Valjeans false alibi and gives him additional valuable gifts. This act of kindness has a profound influence on Valjean, who starts his life anew with the intent on seeking redemption. Overall the cast was very strong and played well off of each other. Vocally there was much to admire, especially among the lead male and female characters. Standing out among the many vocal highlights was ODeas performance of Bring Him Home, which was both moving and beautiful. Valjean (ODea) and the booming baritone Gregory Brumfields portrayal of Inspector Javert were very entertaining when going toe to toe throughout the musical, especially in The Confrontation song. A Heart Full of Love, featuring the love triangle of Cossette (Sheridan Hearn), Marius (Chaz Ingraham) and Eponine (Kiley Hearn), was genuine. The juxtaposition of this love story against the

Pictured above, Daniel O'Dea plays Jean Valjean. imminent revolution was intriguing. Standing out among the talented supporting cast was the poignant performance of Kiley Hearn as Eponine and the bawdy street-wise performance of Livvia Goff as Madame Thenardier. Paul Stiegler also shined as the Bishop of Digne and Babet. Similarly remarkable were the performances of the younger members of the cast, including Corrina Smith as Young Cossette and John Marsland as

Photo by Michelle Larson

Gavroche and Sophia Bavishi as Young Eponine. See LESMIS, page 8

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down sections of McCainFeingold. If the First Amendment has any force, it prohibits Congress from fining or jailing citizens, or associations of citizens, for simply engaging in political speech, wrote the courts majority, suggesting money equates to speech. Specifically, the Citizens United decision struck down campaign finance laws as they relate to corporations and unions. We had this genie in the bottle, Feingold reflected. McCain-Feingold had a system in place to prevent unlimited political contributions from corporations and unions. It was only a dumb Supreme Court decision that changed it. I know what we had in place can work because Ive seen it work. In response to Citizens United, and after losing his senate seat to Republican newcomer Ron Johnson, Feingold founded Progressives United. The 501(c)(3) organization, which discloses all of its donors, has a stated mission to ensure individual rights and democratic principles are upheld to the highest standards, even in the face of the lawless Citizens United Supreme Court decision. Im confidant Progressives United will continue to grow, Feingold said. But he wont be an active part of that growth at least for a while. As a diplomat I cant be involved with it anymore, Feingold said. I founded the group but it will go on without me. Its a possibility we talked about early on.

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FEINGOLD VS. WALKER? When liberal critics of Republican Governor Scott Walker mounted an ultimately unsuccessful recall election last year, Tom Barrett was tapped to challenge the sitting governor. But Barrett, who had already lost to Walker just two years earlier, didnt gain any

THE PATRIOT ACT AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY To some, Feingold achieved oracle status during the recent National Security Agency (NSA) scandal. When secret documents leaked by former NSA contract worker Edward Snowden revealed the agency has been collecting metadata from the phone records of millions of Americans and had the ability to surveil Internet activity, Feingolds worst fears about the 2001 USA Patriot Act appeared to be coming true. Feingold, who was the only member of the senate to vote against the initial legislation, said at the time the sprawling act would infringe upon Americans civil liberties. Specifically, Feingold took issue with Section 215, the portion of the Patriot Act that authorized the NSA to collect cell data and more for its PRISM electronic surveillance program. This is precisely what I was talking about, Feingold reflected last week. This right here this sucking up of information.

traction the second time around. At the time, many supporters of the recall effort suggested Feingold would have made a more viable opponent. In fact, Public Policy Polling in February of this year reported that Feingold was the only major Democrat in the state who matched up favorably against Walker, in 2012 and in 2013. But Feingold, who was teaching law, rolling out his new book and working with Progressives United, showed no interest in entering the recall race last year. I had no intention to run for governor, he said last week. I had just finished 28 years running for office and I told my family I would take some time off to be a human being. Would Feingold consider running for elected office again someday? Possibly. Maybe someday Ill try to come back, he said. Maybe. I will say that its incredibly gratifying when, after 28 years in public life, some people arent sick of you yet and even want you to come back. HOPE FOR THE FUTURE Feingolds defeat by Johnson came during the 2010 election in which the Democratic Party lost 63 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and six seats in the U.S. Senate. President Obama called the entire thing a shellacking. Johnsons campaign successfully tapped into a tidal wave of anger directed at Democratic incumbents. Decontinued from page 7

INTO AFRICA I think most people in my age group remember [Africas Great Lakes

spite Feingolds well-documented history of going his own way often to the chagrin of his party voters ousted him, decisively, along with his colleagues. Feingold said teaching law classes at institutions including Stanford and Marquette offered a welcome respite from partisan mudslinging and bumper sticker politics. It encouraged me, he said. The students are hopeful and respectful. I actually think the students I got along with best were the conservative ones because we enjoyed taking part in a real dialogue. It was while chatting with a law student that Feingold received a phone call from John Kerry. The secretary of state wanted Feingold to help lead an international effort to stabilize one of the most volatile regions on the African continent.

region] as the setting for massive tragedies, Feingold said. We immediately think of people like Idi Amin, one of the biggest monsters in history. Its a myth that every country in Africa is like that, but in this region the problems are very real. Feingold, working with the United Nations, said he plans to cutoff arms suppliers and encourage legitimate governments. The goal is to see the militias withdraw, Feingold continued. Well use economic incentives to do it. The other component has to be holding people accountable; its important for people who perpetrate war crimes to know they could end up in a cell in The Hague. Feingold will converse with presidents and other visible elected officials in the Great Lakes Region, but in places like eastern Congo he will also face players nebulous and nefarious. This is right in the heart of Africa, he said. Its a huge mess and it needs to get resolved.

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Youd think at least one of them could tell you how to renew a passport.

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There were a few opening night glitches, particularly with the sound, which have since been corrected. In some of the more challenging scenes such as battles or in Javerts final scene the production staff chose to represent these symbolically or indirectly, which is understandable. Middleton Players Theatres production of Les Misrables is a remarkable achievement. All of the

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Tickets are available at middletonplayers.com or at the door 45 minutes prior to show time.

pieces are there: a terrific cast, a grand set, authentic costumes, a talented orchestra and an outstanding production staff. Co-directors Kasdorf and Starika-Jolivet bring all of these pieces together wonderfully to present a memorable show.

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Volunteers journey to DC to combat climate change

by KERMIt HOvEy
Guest Column

I am not a morning person. So, I groggily wonder why I am sitting in my friends car at 4 a.m. Saturday, June 22 heading cross country with only two hours of sleep Hovey to the Citizens Climate Lobbys Fourth International Conference in Washington D.C. In brief, though probably not in that groggy moment, I clearly recognize that the grim consequences of unchecked human caused climate change will create serious problems, pose serious challenges and call for serious action. I do not want my children, my grandchildren to be, my nieces and nephews to ask me, after Americas Dairyland turns into Americas dryland and Americas breadbasket turns into Americas unending dustbowl, If you knew this was happening, why didnt you do anything about it? I want to tell them, Yes, I knew that we humans were causing dangerous dis-

ruptive climate change. Yes, I knew with a confidence inspired by over 97 percent of climate scientists who published over 97 percent of peer reviewed climate change research that human caused climate change exists. And, yes, I did what I could. And so I do what I can and among other things volunteer with CCL. In particular, that early Saturday, I force myself to act like a morning person and set my face toward Washington DC and the CCL conference. I do so with the hope that by taking the serious actions we can still address climate change and avoid not only the grim consequences of extreme weather, disrupted agriculture, flooding coastlines and more but perhaps even the awkward questions. The conference week beginning Sunday, June 23 already looks exciting for my carload of 4, the 33 others of us traveling from throughout Wisconsin plus the 333 additional volunteers from across the country all heading to the same event. We, most dramatically, would spend days streaming across capitol hill from office to office. We - in face-to-face meetings with Representatives, Senators and staff would press our case for a carbon-fee and dividend strategy.

But that first day on the hill became even more exciting than we had anticipated. How exciting? It was Tuesday June 25, 2013, a day of bold calls to action in the U.S. against climate change. On that day both President Obama and we CCL volunteers expressed concern about human caused climate change. Each explained plans to reduce that climate change. Each grabbed hold of and pulled the levers of power in the nations capitol within their reach. Widely reported over many media, Obama addressed the American public that sweltering hot day at Georgetown University. He pulled the large levers of power available to the President. He described several executive branch orders, actions and policies to reduce green house gas emissions including regulating CO2 from existing power plants. He followed through significantly, if not entirely adequately, on his second inaugural address promise to respond to the threat of climate change, knowing that the failure to do so would betray our children and future generations. Far less reported on but still important for the country and exciting for me and the 369 other volunteers at the CCL conference - we citizens ad-

dressed our legislators. We split into small teams to address Representatives, Senators and staff - regardless of party - that same sweltering hot day at 435 of 535 total congressional offices. These teams pulled the small levers of power available to citizens who believe democracy can work if exercised. We petitioned government for a law that would collect a revenue neutral annually rising fee on fossil fuels at the point of importation or extraction calculated per ton of CO2 released. We explained that this fee would rehabilitate the fossil fuel market by making those fuels prices more accurately reflect the total costs of burning them. We noted how this improved pricing would level the playing field between fossil fuels and renewable energy and thereby signal the market to develop and deploy clean energy. We emphasized the economic and social importance of returning all revenue to members of the American public on a per capita basis. Obama chose his action because congress has refused more comprehensive legislation and the time to act is now. CCL chose their action because we need more comprehensive legislation and the time to act is now. Climate disruption, climate change

or, if you prefer, global warming - regardless of how you prefer to name it or dismiss it - poses a massive yet still addressable challenge for our future and future generations. If you name it, then Carbon-fee and dividend constructively tackles it in a substantive yet small-government, free-market way. Yet even if you dismiss it, then carbon-fee and dividend helps reduce heart and respiratory disease, accelerate shift to a new sustainable energy economy, increase energy independence, improve national security, maintain international competitiveness, create green jobs, demonstrate global leadership and - as an incidental side benefit - reduce climate change by cutting green house gases in the atmosphere. The time for action is here for each of us and our political representatives. Thousands of CCL volunteers across the country and hundreds who made it to the CCL conference took action. In Wisconsin you also can take action and ask Senators Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin and, for those of us residing in Middleton and Dane County , Representative Mark Pocan, to support of carbon-fee and dividend now. For more inforomation visit CitizensClimateLobby.org.

One of the first things that I did when I moved to the area was to figure out which local stations to set my car radio to. Im a fan of public radio, but wanted more jazz and culturally diverse music to supplement their offerings. And I wanted announcements about local events and news. When I found WORT 89.9 FM, I was enamored of the station and in music heaven. My taste in tunes is eclectic. WORT offers a veritable smorgasbord and Ive been feasting ever since! Last fall, when I found myself stuck in a post-Badger-football-game traffic jam, I turned on the radio, which was set to 89.9 fm. An announcement asked for people to answer the phones during the up-coming pledge drive. Oooh, I could do that! Little did I know, that when I cast that thought, it was a seed that would grow into a family of friends as well as a meaningful way to contribute to and get to know my new Dane County community. Some people think of WORT as a Madison institution. That statement is too clique-ish for the reality that Ive experienced. The building is there, but the airwaves reach all of Dane County and beyond. Ive taken a donation pledge from a farmer outside of Columbus who said his cows love the music and from a truck driver who stopped just north of Rockford, Illinois to call in. He told me that he regretted whenever he had to drive out of range of WORTs airwaves. I even took a pledge from someone who lives out of state. She used to go to school here and still listens by live-streaming on her computer. Volunteers are the name of the game at WORT. Its a community radio station, after all,

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not a commercial one. Participation is encouraged and supported. If you have an idea for a show, pitch it to the Access Hour engineer, Ken Rineer. Every Monday night from 7-8 p.m., individuals or groups host their their own program. The content can be musical or informational. Youth, as well as adults are invited to participate. During an interview, Ken said, Some folks hesitate to do a show because they think that they might not have enough material to fill the hour. But, they find that time really flies. Access Hour isnt designed to have the same hosts week after week. But, people who would like to propose their own weekly or bi-weekly show can produce an access hour program and then download it from the archives to an MP3 demo. The demo can be submitted to the WORT programming committee for consideration as a regular show. WORT is one of the few radio stations that has its own news director. The current director, Molly Stenz, invites community members to join the news team. Sign up through the website by clicking on the News & Culture tab at the top of the page. Youll find a send tips link for the application page and a space to type your news. Or, if youre out and about when news is breaking, record the event on your phone and send it in an MP3 file. Theres a DropBox tab to send the files via Soundcloud on the News & Culture home page. In Our Backyard (IOBY) is a news and culture program that runs weekdays at 6:30. It aims to present alternate viewpoints and to give underrepresented people a voice on the airwaves. Coverage includes local and state news, weather and regular features. If youd like to be part of the IOBY team, drop by the station at 118 South Bedford St. in Madison to apply. Middleton resident Steve Blank had

Damon praises citys public lands workers

To the editor,

Letter to the Editor

Middleton resident Steve Blank and Mary Moyer record a segment of their radio show Health Writers.The program airs second and fourth Thursdays on WORT, 89.9 FM. an interest in health related issues. He, along with Mary Moyer of Madison, co-produce Health-Writers. It airs every second and fourth Thursday at 7 p.m. Their show covers a variety of current health-related issues that they research and then present via the airwaves. Mary was a WORT listener for many years, always thinking that someday shed sign up to be a volunteer. When she finally filed the application, volunteer coordinator Glenn Mitroff, asked what she was interested in. Her work with Health and Family Services was a perfect fit with the Health Writers program. Steve extends an enthusiastic invitation for folks to join their team. Right now its just Mary and I producing the show, he said. It would be great to have more people working with us. WORT has put significant resources into building its diverse and strong team of volunteers. Norm Stockwell, the Operations Coordinator said, WORT works to grow the capacity of its volunteers to do meaningful programing on local issues. People who are passionate and know about their topic add value to the content of the programs. Musicians can bring CDs or MP3 files to the station or send them care of the Music Director, Sybil Augustine. The Access Hour accommodates individual artists or bands who want to do a live performance. If you enjoy using technical equipment, and are reliable, responsible and punctual, WORT is currently looking for more volunteer sound engineers. They provide all of the training. WORT needs folks to staff tables at local events, to answer phones during pledge drives and to send thank you letters afterwards. Go to the Pitch-in tab on the website to download an application if youd like to help. Because WORT is commercial free radio, it depends on listener and business sponsorship. Jim Goronson is the Listener Sponsor director. Rachel Pundsack directs Business and Foundation Development. Contact them to contribute funds or incentives to use during the pledge drives or on-air auction. The stations number is 608-2562001. WORT won Favorite Local Station at the Madison Area Music Awards again this year. Tune in or pitch-in to find out why!

Photo by Ken Rineer

About three weeks ago as I was traveling on University Avenue, past the triangle in front of Walgreens. I noticed what looked like weeds growing around the area under the M sign. This is the area that displays all of the service clubs that are in the City of Middleton. I happened to mention this area to one of the citys Parks Department employees who was at the Optimist Kids Fishing day at Lakeview Park on June 15. Within a week the area was cleared of weeds, and beautiful wildflowers were showing under the sign. I left a message at city hall thanking Penni Klein, Director of Public Lands for the city. When I heard back from Penni she mentioned that the area was cleaned up and mowed by Dino Hellenbrand, who takes great pride in caring for the triangle as well as other boulevard areas that are city property. This effort and many other efforts make us all proud to be citizens of the Good Neighbor City. One other area that has to be mentioned is the trail thatgoes between Parmenter Street and Century Avenue. We live a block from Kromrey and travel past the trail daily. We notice how responsible drivers and users of the trail are in regards to safety. Our hats are off to all of the city employees - keep up the good work! Don Damon Past Alderman/Chair of the Parks and Recreation Committee

Imagine losing thousands of expectant mothers during childbirth due to complications physicians in the United States would deem minor. Thats exactly whats happening in Ethiopia, and its a problem people at the local level are trying to solve. This years Clinic At A Time Rock For Hope, which will take place Sunday, July 14 from 1-5 p.m. at Capital Brewery, will raise funds for a muchneeded four-unit maternal health center in Bichena, Ethiopia. According to United Nations statistics, whereas there are 21 maternal deaths per 100,000 births in the United States, there are 350 per 100,000 in Ethiopia each year that are largely due

Rock for Hope will feature performances by Natty Nation, Son Contrabando

Benefit will help build maternal health center

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to very minor complications. Local RN, Mulusew Yayehyirad (Mulu to her many friends) founded Clinic At A Time to improve health conditions in Ethiopia. Mulu was born and raised in Ethiopia and witnessed the horrible conditions of the clinics and health care there. One hundred percent of the proceeds raised at this years Rock For Hope event will be used to build the maternal health center. To learn more about the project visit www.clinicatatime.org. Enjoy live music by Madisons own hard roots rock reggae band Natty Nation and the Latin American beats of Son Contrabando. There will also be delicious food, crafts and fun activities for the kids and, of course, Capital Brewerys beverages. Capital is located at 7734 Terrace Avenue in the City of Middleton. Natty Nation, at right, will perform at Sundays Rock for Hope fundraiser in Middleton.
Photo contributed

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Family gathering
ceipts of departmental expenditures the new policy would simply relieve staff from needing to seek approval for tourism expenses prior to moving forward with relevant purchases. Some common council expressed concern about the potential lack of monetary monitoring such a policy could promote. Ald. JoAnna Richard (Dist. 3) contended that Hilberts recommendation served as an opportunity for a lack of oversight. As a compromise, Richard urged the council to adopt a policy that would mandate tourism staff to submit pre-notification for expenses, as opposed to requiring pre-approval. Ald. Mark Sullivan (Dist. 8) echoed Richards sentiments and voiced frustration regarding tourism commissioners complaints. It appears that tourism is asking for exemption to a practice that we require for everyone else, Sullivan commented. Although he remained critical of tourisms request, Sullivan agreed to settle for a pre-notification requirement. Director of Tourism Val Steel justified her departments dissatisfaction with pre-approval policies by emphasizing tourisms need to remain flexible. I have a problem with the spontaneity issue, Steel said. With a pre-approval mandate in place, Steel said she would need to get a supervisors approval while the client is waiting in [her] office. Steel stressed that necessitating pre-approval could potentially deter clients because it hinders her demile east of Willow Road in the Town of Middleton. The preliminary investigation indicated a 1984 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by David W. Howes, 48, of Middleton, was travelling westbound when it struck the deer. Howes, the lone occupant, lost control of his motorcycle and crashed. He was not wearing a helmet and was transported

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Pat Keller recently snapped this photo of a family of cranes in the Pheasant Branch Conservancy.

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partment from acting on spur of the moment opportunities. Ald. Miriam Share (Dist. 1) agreed that the pre-approval policy would impede the tourism departments activities. It is my understanding that other municipalities do not have this block in place. This is just a hindrance that is not needed, Share stated. The common council ultimately agreed to mandate a pre-notification requirement in place of a pre-approval mandate. In the event that the department must make relevant expenditures, respective staff members must offer some form of communication regarding their activities to the appropriate supervising parties. Other decisions made by the Common Council at the July 2 meeting:

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- Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funding was allocated to a contract amendment for engineering services during construction of a water main extension on the 4700-4900 blocks of Parmenter Street. continued from page 1

- Approval was granted for a recommendation to establish a favorable health insurance premium differential for employees taking a health risk assessment.

- The council moved forward with bus stop improvements. Improvements will include installing shelters and landings.

to the University of Wisconsin Hospital where he was admitted with critical injuries. According to the sheriffs office, the investigation indicated Howes had consumed intoxicating beverages prior to the crash. He was subsequently arrested for Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated-4th Offense.

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Middletons best of the best

Rob Reischel
Boys team of the year: Basketball
Several state tournament appearances again. Numerous conference championships. Remarkable consistency throughout the athletic department. It was another sensational year for the sports teams at Middleton High School, where the Cardinals remarkably seem to raise the bar every year. Of course, some achievements rank as the best of the best. Heres one persons opinion of that list: One year after struggling through a miserable season, Middletons girls golf team played with both passion and precision. The Cardinals won the Big Eight Conference dual meet championship, then won regional and sectional titles for the first time in head coach Jeff Kenas six years. The Cardinals capped that with a solid showing at the WIAA Division 1 state meet and finished sixth overall. Middleton didnt have a senior in its lineup, either, meaning hopes will be extremely high for 2013. There is absolutely nothing we can complain about, Kenas said afterwards. This was such a great experience for next year. With everything well have coming back, I think well be disappointed if we dont finish in the top two or top three. That will be a goal well set. We cant just be happy to get here. Loren Skibba, one of the states top

Girls team of the year: Golf

freshmen, had a solid state tournament and finished 15th individually. Sheenagh Cleary was steady, as well, finishing 35th overall. Kelly Wassarman, Hunter Schultz and Meggie Acker also had strong years, and should be even better this upcoming season. I think we all wanted to play a little bit better than we did, Cleary said. But this is going to be a big help for everybody.

Clockwise from top: Sheenagh Cleary helped power Middletons girls golf team, which finished sixth at state. Derek Rongstad and Middletons boys basketball team enjoyed a thrilling season. Isaac Mezera led Middletons boys cross country team to just the second conference championship in school history. There were some nerves for a lot of us, but now weve got a taste of it. Thats going to really help us a lot. Kenas agreed. This team has come a long ways since last year, said Kenas, whose team struggled mightily in 2011. We didnt come here expecting to win unless a lot of things really happened to go right. But what we did was get a taste for next year. And the one nice thing about not winning it is it leaves you hungrier when you get to next year. Getting back here and maybe winning it all is something I think well have a chance at. Honorable mention: Cross country (fourth at state), swimming (fourth at state), tennis (state quarterfinals), soccer (state quarterfinals), gymnastics (seventh at state).

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The 2013-14 season was supposed to be the year Middletons boys basketball team exploded. Instead, the climb of the Cardinals came a year earlier than expected. Middleton improved dramatically throughout the season, then stunned top-seeded Sun Prairie in the regional finals. The Cardinals joy ride ended in the sectional semifinals when they fell to Madison Memorial, but it was a year no one in the program will forget. Everyone said this would be a team of primarily juniors and wed finish in the middle of the pack, junior guard Luke Schafer said. But every day we got better and really gelled. This was the most enjoyable team Ive ever been on. The Cardinals began the season as the Big Eight Conferences most inexperienced team and were picked to finish no higher than fifth by most pundits. Instead, the Cardinals tied for third place in the league and heated up in the postseason. With the overwhelming majority of the team returning, Middletons better days are still coming. The key is to work hard, work smart, be efficient and productive with your time, and involve teammates, Middleton coach Kevin Bavery said of what lies ahead. Have no regrets.Have a fire in your belly that needs to be stoked constantly and then embrace the opportunity. I think we have those kinds of kids returning and challenging to move up. We had kids with great character and goals in the classroom and for their futures, and we have kids who will have very high expectations See BESt, page 17

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Veteran powers HTL team

by DENNIS SEMRAu
For the Times-Tribune

Simon says
anything on a beautiful and sunny Fourth of July afternoon at SorensonBakken Field. The Home Talent League veteran started in right field and pitched the final four innings as Middleton rallied for two runs in the bottom of the eighth inning for an exciting 6-5 victory over Cross Plains in a Northern Section

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Eric Simon was prepared for almost

East Division game. Simon scattered five hits and allowed one run with two strikeouts over the final four innings. He relieved starting right-hander Andrew Zimmerman in the sixth inning with the 29ers trailing 4-2. See HtL, page 15

Eric Simon helped power Middletons Home Talent League team past Cross Plains, 6-5, on July 4.

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It was ugly at the start. And it didnt get any better by the end. Middletons Home Talent League team was routed by host Sauk Prairie, 10-3, on Sunday. Middleton fell to 8-4 in the Northern Sections East Division and now sits two games behind league-leading Black Earth. I feel that we played a lot better than the 10-3 score showed, Middleton manager Brandon Hellenbrand said. Sauk did an excellent job of putting the ball in play and making things happen. Sauk pounded out 20 hits against Middleton starter Drew Farrell and reliever Jeff Schafer. Farrell threw five innings, allowed six runs. Schafer allowed four runs over the final three frames. Farrell threw well today, it just seemed like everything that hit their bat found a hole, Hellenbrand said. They really didnt hit him all that hard, they just found the right holes. The same thing with happened with Schafer. Middleton actually took a 1-0 lead when Josh Hinson doubled home Brandon Scheidler in the first inning. Sauk answered with two runs in the bottom of the second. But Middleton responded with two more in the top of the third to take a 3-2 lead. Mike Brabender singled to start the inning and Scheidler followed him with a two-run home run to left field. Offensively I was pretty happy

with the way we hit the ball, Hellenbrand said. We had a lot of balls hit hard right at them. Middletons didnt score again, though. And Sauk answered with two runs in the third, fourth, sixth and eighth innings. Mike Brabender went 3-for-4 to lead Middletons offense, while Kevin Dubler had two hits. Today just wasn't our day, Hellenbrand said. On deck: Middleton hosts Richland Center Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Middleton High School. Middleton then hosts Waunakee Sunday at 1 p.m. at Sorenson. Cross Plains 3, Cazenovia 2 (11) The Businessmen prevailed in the 11th when Rich Sarbackers RBI game-winning single plated Kenny Allen. Allen also earned the win for host Cross Plains.

Cross Plains 3, Cazenovia 2 Cazenovia . 000 020 000 00 2 13 0 Cross Plains ... 002 000 000 01 3 7 3 Pitchers (ip-h-er-bb-so) J. Overlein (L; 10.2-7-3-5-7); Allen (W; 11-13-2-3-11). Leading hitters Cazenovia Fish (2x5), Duren (2x6), Kowalke (3x6), Daniels (4x5); Cross Plains Lochner (2x5). 2B Daniels; Lochner, Pulvermacher.

July 7 Middleton 102 000 000 3 9 1 Sauk Prairie .... 022 202 02x 10 20 1 Pitchers (ip-h-er-bb-so) Farrell (L; 513-6-0-3), Schafer (3-7-4-1-1); Katzman (W; 6.27-3-3-4), Lenerz (2.1-2-0-0-2). Leading hitters Middleton Dubler (2x4), Mi. Brabender (3x4); Sauk Prairie Schara (3x5), Sorg (3x5), S. Koenig (3x4), Suchla (4x5), Pacholke (3x5). HR Scheidler; S. Koenig 2. 2B Hinson, S. Brabender; Sorg, Pacholke.

A.J. Redders and Middletons Home Talent League team fell to Sauk Prairie Sunday.

Times-Tribune photo by Mary Langenfeld

Middleton fell to Sauk Prairie, 103, on Sunday, though and slipped to 84 in the division. And when Black Earth (10-2) won a pair of weekend games, the Bombers took control of the divisional race. Still, Middletons win over Cross Plains one its top rivals provided plenty of fireworks. Zimmerman worked five innings, allowing four runs on seven hits with two walks and two strikeouts. By then, though, Zimmerman had reached his pitch count. This is the farthest Ive gone this year, Zimmerman said. I just hit my limit. That was fine with Simon, who had a complete-game victory over Montello that was called after eight innings by the mercy rule on June 16. I was happy Zim got as far as he did, Simon said. I figured I could go four innings after playing the outfield, no problem. I wasnt worried about it. Neither was manager Brandon Hellenbrand, whose wife Lindsey is expecting their first child Saturday. So Hellenbrand also had Simon, who serves as an assistant coach, ready to take over as manager in case he wasnt available. Eric was ready for anything today, Hellenbrand chuckled. After Middleton forged a 4-4 tie on A.J. Redders two-run single in the sixth inning, Cross Plains opened the eighth with consecutive singles by Drew Meinholz, Kenny Allen and Ryan Pulvermacher to grab a 5-4 lead. Ryans been struggling this year but he does not give up, Cross Plains manager Dave Sarbacker said of Pulvermacher, who had a game-high three hits. Thats what a veteran is for and hes coming up big for us in big situations. But Simon retired Will Doherty on a fly ball to center fielder Brandon Scheidler, whose throw to Matt

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Brabender doubled off pinch runner Ethan Nelson at second base. Casey Lochner then grounded out to Brabender to end the inning. Obviously having Eric on the mound, hes a veteran guy. I dont even have to go out and take a visit, Hellenbrand said. I trust everything that he is going to talk to the infielders about. I knew if they just got one (run), wed be right there. Middleton went right to work against Allen, who moved to pitcher from second base in relief of lefty starter Zach Ransom. Ransom finished the day allowing four runs on eight hits with one walk and five strikeouts in seven innings. Zach has thrown very well all season. He threw well for MATC this spring and hes done the same thing coming in for us, Sarbacker said. He just got to the point where he was done today and we had to make a change. Kenny threw well but they had some hits get through there. Thats the way the game goes. Allen retired Josh Hinson on a fly ball to right field for the first out, but Hellenbrand said the 29ers didnt flinch. I feel we can put up one run any inning, he said. If it would have been two or three we probably would have been in trouble. But to get out of (the top of the eighth) giving up only one was absolutely huge. Scheidler ignited the rally with a single to shortstop and moved to third on Zimmermans single to right. Scheidler then scored and Zimmerman moved to second on a wild pitch, before Redders drew a walk on four pitches and pinch hitter Nate Drunasky bounced into a fielders choice at second base for the second out. Simon said Drunaskys hustle to first base to stave off a potential inning-ending double play kept the rally going.

The rally was just hustle and a good approach at the plate, Simon said. Guys were hitting the ball. Drew Farrell followed with a slow roller to shortstop Brian Lochner, but Pulvermacher dropped the throw to first base allowing Zimmerman to score for a 6-5 Middleton lead. I had been hitting the ball good all day, hitting line drives at people, Farrell said. Thats baseball, you hit a weak one and get on base. We hadnt been scoring runs so hopefully we can carry this over to the coming weeks. It almost wasnt enough when Cross Plains put the tying run at second base with two outs in the top of the ninth. Derek Layton reached base on an infield error and then moved to second when Trevor Burmeisters ground ball up the middle was deflected by Simon to Farrell at shortstop, whose flip to second baseman Matt Brabender was late. He just beat it, Simon said of Layton. He got a great secondary lead and he beat it to second basically on the flip. I slowed (the ball) down. I just about had it, games over and I tipped it and slowed it down so Drew couldnt throw to first. He had to go to second and the guy beat it. It was a crazy game. Simons next pitch to Meinholz, though, was a check-swing bouncer back to the pitchers mound, which Simon fielded and ran to first base for the unassisted out to end the game. Once we got the lead, I wanted to go in there and close the door, Simon said. But we came out and were shaky on defense, too, to make it interesting. I didnt want to put it in anybody elses hands. Once I had it, I was going to run it over there and take it and finish the thing. Hellenbrand said he had no problem with the final play. Some people might think its

cocky, but were just trying to get an out, Hellenbrand said. If Eric feels comfortable that he can beat (the batter) over there, take it. You just have to get outs and thats an out and well take it. Cross Plains fell to 4-6 despite a second straight solid effort against Middleton. Thats twice weve played them this year and played them tough both times 3-0 and now 6-5, Sarbacker said. Either team could have won both games so were right there with them. Were only a couple of runs away from being in first place so were going to keep plugging away. The game was tight throughout. Simon lined a one-out single to center field in the bottom of the first inning and catcher Kevin Dubler followed with an RBI-double to center field for a 1-0 lead. Middleton made it 2-0 in the third inning on Hinsons two-out double that scored Matt Brabender, who had reached base on a leadoff walk. Cross Plains then reached Zimmerman for three runs in the fourth inning after he walked the leadoff batter Burmeister, who moved to second on the first of Allens two bunt singles. Pulvermacher doubled to right to score Burmeister and Will Doherty followed with a two-run single to give Cross Plains a 3-2 lead. Doherty, who will be a senior at Wisconsin Heights this fall, was happy to contribute on the anniversary of his first game in the league. Were so close. They took advantage of a couple breaks and pulled it out, said Doherty, who earned Player of the Year honors in the Southern Capitol Conference this spring. But were coming together as a team. The Businessmen extended their lead to 4-2 in the fifth when Jeremy Lochner led off with a single to right,

continued from page 14 moved to second on Laytons sacrifice and scored when Meinholz grounded out to third base. But Ransom gave up back-to-back singles to Hinson and Scheidler to open the Middleton sixth. After Zimmerman moved the runners up with a sacrifice, Redders blasted a tworun single to right-center field to tie the game at 4-4 That set the stage for an exciting finish. After last Sunday, which was a tough loss for us, I did some thinking all week, said Hellenbrand, referring to a 2-0 loss to Ashton on June 30. I talked to the guys about just getting back to hitting singles. Getting back to compact swings, I think we were trying to do a little too much and pressing a little bit. We needed to get back to doing what we do best. The doubles and triples and home runs will come. Weve got to work on putting the ball in play and making things happen. Sarbacker said despite the disappointing loss, he is pleased with the progress his team has made. We struggled early but were playing much better baseball now. Were just one or two hits away from beating everybody above us, he said. Were starting to come together as a team. Weve got a bunch of games left to make up so we can still do very well and finish strong and I think we will.

July 4 Middleton 6, Cross Plains 5 Cross Plains .... 000310010 5 12 2 Middleton .... 101 002 02x 6 11 1 Pitching (IP-H-ER-BB-K): CP Zach Ransom (7-8-4-1-5), Ken Allen (L, 1-3-1-1-0). M Andrew Zimmerman (5-7-4-2-2), Eric Simon (W, 4-5-1-0-2). Leading hitters: CP Ryan Pulvermacher 3x4,Will Doherty 2x4, Kenny Allen 2x4, Drew Meinholz 2x5. M Andrew Zimmerman 2x3, Kevin Dubler 2x4, Josh Hinson 2x4, Brandon Scheidler 2x4. 2B Pulvermacher (CP), Dubler (M), Hinson (M), JR Redders (M).

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Sports
Football camp

The Middleton Youth Football Camp will be held July 22-24 from 10 a.m.-noon at Breitenbach Field Middleton High School. The camp is run by the Middleton High School football staff and several varsity players. The camp is a three-day non-padded camp for grades 4-8. The focus of the camp is on skill development and team play. Grades 4-6 will have the opportunity to practice every position along with kicking and punting. Grades 7-8 will practice individual positions and team play. The camp is $70 and checks should be made payable to the Cardinal Gridiron Club. A camp T-shirt will be given to each individual on the last day of camp. Cleats are strongly recommended. To register, contact either Brad Rogeberg or Tim Simon (brogeberg@mcpasd.k12.wi.us) (tsimon@mcpasd.k12.wi.us).

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Victoria Opitz, a former Middleton High School athlete and a University of Wisconsin rower, has been selected to represent the United States at the World Cup 3 Regatta in Lucerne, Switzerland July 12-14. Opitz will row with the womens eight. At MHS, Opitz was a state qualifying tennis player and also played basketball and soccer. Opitz walked-on to the UW rowing team where she earned awards as first-team all conference, first-team all region and first-team all-American. Opitz was also recognized with several sportsmanship awards. After graduating, Opitz moved to Philadelphia and was awarded the 2012 female athlete of the year with the Vesper Boat Club. Last November, Opitz was invited to join the national team selection camp training in Princeton, N.J. Opitz plans to continue training with the national team and hopes to earn a spot in the World Cup Championships in South Korea in August and eventually to the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Middleton High School boys soccer captains' practices are being held every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Airport Road practice fields from 8-10 a.m. All potential players (incoming freshman through seniors) should attend as often as possible. Players are asked to bring a ball, shin guards and water. The Middleton Dance Team will be holding a summer clinic Aug. 12, 14 and 16 from 1-4 p.m. at Middleton High Schools Small Gym. Anyone interested in dance and will be going into grades 5-8 is invited to participate. Each dancer will have an opportunity to try out for pom, jazz, and hip-hop. Dancers will perform the routines they learn throughout the week on August 16 at 4 p.m. in a mini-recital for their friends and family. The cost of the clinic is $75 per dancer and $50 for every additional dancer in each family. To sign up or questions, email MHS dance team coach Jackie Jaucian at mhsdanceteamcoach@gmail.com.

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The Middleton Gators improbved to 3-0 this season 602.5434.5 win over Monona last Saturday. Ryanne Woodall, Erin Gonter, Molly Warriner, Nate Lamers, Archer Parkin, Ella Graf, Caroline Hippen, Cora Mack, Andrew Lund and Michael Draves all won two events for the Gators. In the girls 8-andunder events, Ryanne Woodall won the 25-meter freestyle, while Olivia Bergstrom was second and Krista Lederer was third. Woodall also won the 25-meter backstroke, while Claire Meudt was third. Erin Gonter won the 25-meter breaststroke and Natalie Charles was second. Krista Lederer won the 25-meter butterfly, while Gonter won the 100 meter IM and Natalie Charles was second. The Gators B relay team also won the 100-meter medley relay and the A relay team won the freestyle relay. In the boys 8-and-under events, Jack Alexander took second in the 25-meter freestyle. Matthew Golden won the 25 meter backstroke and Patrick DeCabooter was third. Ben Keith took second in the 25-meter butterfly and the 100-meter IM, while the Gators A relay team second in the medley relay and also won the freestyle relay. In the girls 9-10 events, Ella Graf won the 50-meter backstroke and Emma Pinder was third. Hailey Barrett was third in the 100-meter IM and Rylie Bauman was third in the 50meter freestyle. Graf also won the 50meter freestyle, while Emma Pinder finished third in the 50-meter breaststroke. The Gators A relay team also took second in the medley and freestyle relays. In the boys 9-10 events, Peter Hoferle won the 50-meter freestyle, while Jack Schutte was third. Nate Lamers won the 50-meter backstroke, while Alex Ashley was third. Nathan Shaw was third in the 100-meter IM, while Lamers, Shaw and Blaise Lin swept the 50-meter breaststroke.Owen Mosely was second in the 50-meter butterfly and the Gators A relay team won the medley and freestyle relays. In the girls 11-12 events, Molly

Warriner won the 50-meter freestyle, while Julia Carr took second. Alexis Barrett won the 50-meter backstroke, while Warriner won the 100-meter IM, Annie Graf was second and Maeve Gonter was third. Cora Mack, Julia Carr, and Graf swept the 50-meter breaststroke and Mack won the 50meter butterfly. The Gators A relay teams also won the medley and freestyle relays. In the boys 11-12 events, Archer Parkin won the 50-meter freestyle, while Miles Worledge took second, and Drake Demetrios was third. Worledge won the 50-meter backstroke, while Noah Williams was third. Parkin, Demetrios and Williams swept the 100meter IM, while Andrew Lund won the 50-meter breaststroke and Thomas Hosseini was third. Lund also won the 50-meter butterfly and the Gators A relay teams won the medley and freestyle relays. Caroline Hippen won the girls 1314 100-meter freestyle event, while Victoria Lin won the 100-meter backstroke and Devon Pinder was third. Hippen, Lin and Madeline Ace swept the 100 meter IM, while Jordan Winkler was second and Maddy Martorana was third in the 100-meter breaststroke. Winkler was also second in the 50-meter butterfly and the Gators A relay teams were second in the medley relay and won the freestyle relay. In the boys 13-14 events, Michael Draves won the 100-meter freestyle

and Evan Birschbach finished third. Draves also won the 100 meter IM and Harrison Bielski was second. Evan Birschbach and Kane Birschbach were second and third, respectively, in the 100-meter breaststroke, while Bielski won the 50-meter butterfly and Luke Delaney was second. The Gators A relay teams took second in the medley and freestyle relays. In the girls 15-18 events, Anna Landgraf won the 100-meter freestyle, while Paige Prestigiacomo was second. Emily Tiedemann won the 100-meter backstroke and Landgraf was second. Ellie Slater was second and Madeline Bielski was third in the 200-meter IM, while Slater also won the 100-meter breaststroke. Prestigiacomo also won the 100-meter butterfly and the Gators A relay teams won the medley and freestyle relays. Nick Lund won the boys 15-18 100meter freestyle, while Cooper Green was third. Green, Hans Kunsch, and Lars Haskins swept the 100-meter backstroke, while Zack Parkin took second and Rory Slattery was third in the 200-meter IM. Slattey also won the 100-meter breaststroke, while Josh Reddeman was second. Green won the 200-meter IM, while Parkin won the 100-meter butterfly and Nick Lund was second. The Gators A relay teams also won the medley and freestyle relays. The Gators next host Ridgewood on Saturday.

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for themselves. Those expectations were met last year. The future is even brighter. Honorable mention: Boys swimming (fourth at state), boys track and field (conference champs, 19th at state). Hows this for a going away party? Middleton girls cross country coach Joe Spolar announced that hed be retiring after a brilliant 20 year-run as Middletons boys and girls cross country coach. Then, Spolars Cardinals gave him the ultimate sendoff and finished fourth at the WIAA Division 1 state meet. Just a lot of factors, Spolar said of why he was stepping away. What I told my team is there comes a time you think its right. Weve got people interested in carrying on the program and it just felt like the right time for me. Spolar, a former runner at Wauwatosa East High School and later Lawrence University, was always right for Middleton. When he took over in 1993, there were 20 total kids in the program. In 2012, there were 106 between the boys and girls teams. Sure winning was always the goal, and Middleton did a lot of that. The Cardinals girls won three straight state titles between 1995-97 and also won the 2006 crown. In addition, Middleton was second at state in 2005 and finished fourth in both 2007 and 2012. Middletons boys were always among the Big Eights top teams and finished as high as sixth at state in 2001. But those that knew Spolar best understood it wasnt just about the wins and losses. It was about keeping everyone involved, achieving the unachievable, and turning running into a lifetime sport for as many kids as possible. Joe had a policy that no runner was more important than any other, and he actually lived it daily in practice, said longtime assistant coach Isaac Mezera, who was later named co-coach along with Cindy Bremser. He loved working with the non-varsity runners, helping them set goals and work to their next PR. From a whole team perspective, were going to miss Joe quite a bit. He was able to make each runner feel special and therefore bring out the best in all of them. Honorable mention: Lauren Wencel (swimming), Jeff Kenas (golf), Mary Duffy (soccer), Kari Steck (gymnastics), Tara Franklin (track and field).

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Girls coach of the year: Joe Spolar, cross country

come around often inside Middletons boys track and field program. Thats why 2013 was so special. Mezera, whos built Middletons program from the ground up, led the Cardinals to its first Big Eight title since 2004 and just the second league title in school history. Middleton scored 148 points to easily outdistance runner-up Madison La Follette (113) and the rest of the field to win the Big Eight title. One day before the meet, 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. We went to the concourse where all of the conference championship banners are hung. We looked them over and noticed MHS had only one boys track title. While the conference championship was thrilling, there were several other highlights. Middleton won a regional title and was second at sectionals. Then the Cardinals set three schools records at the state meet and finished in a tie for 19th place. It was a great end to a dream season, Mezera said. We will miss all of the seniors that helped make our goals a reality, but we bring back an extremely talented crew for next season. Im confident this wasnt just a one-year thing. Andy Keeler, who was third at state in the high jump, agreed. I am so proud of my team for an awesome year, Keeler said. And I am excited for next season. Honorable mention: Kevin Bavery (basketball), Ken Burghy (soccer), Luke Lengfeld (swimming), Kent Weiler (wrestling), Ben White (volleyball).

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Boys coach of the year: Isaac Mezera, track

Conference championships dont

It happens every postseason. A goalkeeper gets white hot, their teammates come up big, and a surprise team emerges from nowhere. In the 2013 WIAA Division 1 girls soccer playoffs, that keeper was Middletons Meghan Ledin. And that team was the upstart Cardinals. Middleton, the No. 5 seed in its sectional, used a sensational performance from Ledin and stunned topseeded Waunakee, 1-0, in a sectional semifinal. Ledin notched 10 saves and came up huge every time Middletons defense slipped. The Cardinals, meanwhile put just one shot on goal. But that was enough as Ellen Jesse scored in the 66th minute to propel Middleton to a memorable win. See BESt, page 18

Girls game of the year: Middleton 1, Waunakee 0 in soccer sectional semifinal.

On top, Joe Spolar led Middletons girls cross country team to a fourth place finish at state. Above, Meghan Ledin and Middletons girls soccer team stunned Waunakee in the sectional semifinals, and later qualified for the state tournament.

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continued from page 17 Im really proud of how every one played, Ledin said afterwards. It was a tough game that we all fought hard for. It was for sure one of the best wins Ive been a part of. This marked the second straight year Middleton toppled Waunakee in sectional play. In 2012, the Cardinals defeated the Warriors in a shootout following a scoreless tie. In both games, Ledin was instrumental in Middleton posting a shutout. Ledin made so many saves and big saves, point blank saves and high ball saves and horizontal diving saves, that I lost count, Middleton coach Mary Duffy said. I must say, Middleton has some of the most wonderful players. They listen to what we want them to do and put it into the game quickly.We can switch formations, players, etc., and they adjust quickly and smoothly.It is wonderful to see them work together so well right now. Middleton entered the game with a defense-first strategy. But the Cardinals did have some random offensive chances, as well. Finally, Middleton made its biggest chance of the night pay off. Megan Sullivan played a ball to Jesse, who headed it past Waunakee keeper Rachel Griffiths at the 65:16 mark. Megan Sullivan served a great ball into the box and it popped back into the air off the goalie, Jesse said. I was in the right spot to jump up, get a head on it, and put it in the goal. I was so happy we were able to get a goal against them, and finish the game in regulation. The team and I were so thrilled, and after that goal we knew that the game was ours.

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Sun Prairie was the team to beat. It was the No. 1 seed in the sectional, champions of the Big Eight Conference and a prime contender to play in the state tournament. But Middleton spoiled those dreams. Middleton went to Sun Prairie for a regional final and stunned the host Cardinals, 75-64. Middletons gritty-gutty point guard Luke Schafer had 21 points, junior guard Derek Rongstad added 15, and the visitors held off a late Sun Prairie surge. Theres no fear in this team at all, Middleton coach Kevin Bavery said. For us, its about being Middleton. On this night, that was pretty good. Middleton led virtually the entire way. Middleton made an impressive 31-of-43 free throws (72.1%), includ-

Boys game of the year: Middleton 75, Sun Prairie 64 in a boys basketball regional final.

ing 21-of-30 in the fourth quarter (70.0%) when Sun Prairie began fouling early to try extending the game. And Middleton survived the attempted heroics of Sun Prairie star Nick Fuller, who scored a game-high 34 points including 15 in a frenzied fourth quarter. Just 11 days earlier, Middleton had lost at Sun Prairie, 72-70, in overtime. Fuller forced the extra session that night with a 27-foot three-pointer at the buzzer in regulation. But this was a much different story. We knew we could beat them, Schafer said. We came within a halfinch last time. We know weve been getting better and better and I think that showed. Bavery agreed. Its a special group, Bavery said. And theyre not ready for this thing to end. Dean had a terrific senior season and was a key cog on three extremely successful teams. Dean helped Middletons girls cross country team finish fourth at the state meet. Dean was a starting guard for the Cardinals girls basketball team that went 15-9 overall and 12-6 in the league.

Girls senior athlete of the year: Darcy Dean

Dean was then on two standout relay teams during the state track and field meet. Dean was part of the 1,600-meter relay team that was third at state, and was on the 3,200-meter relay team that was fourth. My final memories will be standing on the podium, in front of about 17,000 people, Dean said. My mouth hurt from smiling for so long, but I didnt even care. I wanted to stay up there and keep smiling for hours. Being on the podium is the best feeling Ive ever experienced. Deans senior season provided many great feelings. Overall, I feel so blessed to be able to run with these girls, Dean said. I feel spoiled actually. We are one big family. Racing brings everyone so close together and it creates a special bond. I thought I would be sad that my high school sports career is over, but how can I be sad with an ending like this? Honorable mention: Shannon McCauley (basketball, soccer), Meghan Ledin (soccer), Sydney Toon (volleyball). Harris was Middletons top track and field athlete this spring. He was also a first-team all-conference performer for the boys soccer team last fall. On the track, Harris qualified for the state meet in two relays and one individual event. At state, Harris finished seventh in the 800 meter run See BESt, page 19

Boys senior athlete of the year: Steven Harris.

On top, Kevin Bavery and Middletons boys basketball team stunned Sun Prairie in the regional finals. Above, Darcy Dean enjoyed terrific seasons in cross country, basketball and track.

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Clockwise, from top left: Luke Schafer enjoyed terrific seasons in football, basketball and baseball. Steven Harris qualified for state in track and had a sensational soccer season, as well. Loren Skibba had a memorable year in girls golf.

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with a time of 1:53.75. That was nearly four seconds better than Harris time at sectionals and also broke the old school record. Harris was also part of Middletons 1,600 meter relay team that finished fourth at state, and was part of the Cardinals 3,200 meter relay team that placed eighth. I couldnt have asked for a better year for the MHS program, Harris said. We have worked so hard this year and it shows pretty well with winning conference and regionals and taking second at sectionals. Its been a lot of fun watching how much success the whole team has had this year. On the soccer field, Harris was a dynamic forward who finished second on the team in goals (14) and assists (18). I think Steven was the most dangerous forward in the Big Eight and one of the best anywhere, Middleton boys soccer coach Ken Burghy said. He could beat defenders at will and was often double-teamed. Terrific technical skill and an incredible change-of-speed made him a constant threat on the left wing. It all added up to a memorable senior year for Harris. Our program will miss Steven, Middleton track coach Isaac Mezera said. But his presence will be felt in years to come as he has inspired many of the younger middle distance guys. Honorable mention: Jake Cain (football, wrestling, track), Reese Felton (football, baseball), Kenji Passini (football, basketball, baseball), Jake Bunz (hockey), Derek Ott (soccer).

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Loren Skibba dazzled from the start, shined throughout the year and had a freshman season that wont be forgotten anytime soon. Skibba was named second-team all-state and helped Middleton finished sixth at state. Loren earning second-team honors was a nice end to a great freshman season, Middleton coach Jeff Kenas said.She has immense potential, and another year of experience and growing will only help her become a more disciplined and consistent player. Skibba shot a 69 in just her second varsity match and never looked back. Although Skibba played No. 2 in the lineup, she was the Cardinals top scorer throughout. Skibba was 15th individually at the state meet, third at the Beaver Dam Sectional and won the Portage Regional. Skibba also was medalist at the Big Eight Conference meet, but was disqualified due to a controversial scoring snafu. Players with Lorens ability dont come around very often, Kenas said. Although her feel around the greens reminds me of another great player (Lindsey Solberg) we had here who just finished playing four years atMichigan State. Honorable mention: Grace Douglas, fr., basketball, soccer; Emma Karbusicky, fr., swimming; Kaisey Skibba, fr., tennis.

Girls breakthrough athlete: Loren Skibba, fr., golf

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modity in baseball before this past school year. But he produced terrific seasons on the basketball court and the football field, making him one of the top three-sport athletes at MHS. Schafer was a third-team all-Big Eight performer on the hardwood where he averaged 11.7 points per game and had a team-best 5.2 rebounds per game. Schafer was also second on the Cardinals in assists (3.0) and steals (2.7). Schafer led the Cardinals in free throw attempts (134), free throws made (99) and free throw percentage (.739). Schafer also led Middleton in charges taken (eight) and improved his play dramatically as the year went on. His second half of the season was played at a clear second-team or even first-team level, Middleton basketball coach Kevin Bavery said. And weve talked about having him start off next year where he finished up this

year. He is excited for that challenge as well as being a solid senior leader and mentor for us next season. His toughness and competitiveness was there from day one, but his ability to score at the rim over bigger people surprised us early on.For a 6foot guard to lead us in rebounding also says a lot about his tenacity. As the season went on he became more and more capable to knock down perimeter shots and was our best clutch free throw shooter the second half of the season. On the football field, Schafer threw for nearly 1,000 yards and helped the Cardinals qualify for the postseason for a 17th straight year. Thats tied for the longest streak in Division 1 with Hartland Arrowhead. Honorable mention: Kasey Miller, jr., football, baseball; Demond Hill, jr., football, basketball; Davis Bunz, fr., hockey; Emmet Herb, fr., golf; Brady Thomas, fr., golf.

Boys breakthrough athlete: Luke Schafer, jr., football, basketball, baseball.

Schafer was already a known com-

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Kromrey announces latest honor roll

6TH Grade Honor Roll (3.600-4.000) Bold denotes 4.0 Adams, Hazel Aguilar, Daniel Aguilar, Sammy Akbar, Salaar Alcorta, Elena Andrews, Megan Antoine, Alexander Armani, Lauren Ashe, Alexis Babler, Jazmyn Ballweg, Kyle Batley, Kai Becker, Elora Berge, Amaya Bergenthal, Robert Bertalot, Sean Bindl, Ashley Bowers, Erin Braaten, Hadley Brenton, Aaron Briggs, Jack Brunel-Hamel, Maia Burns, Abigail Buxton, Isaac Callahan, Danielle Carey, Bryce Carey, Margaret Carranza, Jennifer Cheng, Jordan Chi, Meixi Dagitz, Isabel Dahler, Lauren Davey, Megan DeLeo, Kristen Drane, Owens Druzba, Madison Duborgel, Tanguy Dunk, Brandon Eggert, John Eichelberger, Melanie Farquhar, Tianna Fischer, Erin Flock, Stacia Foth, Brianna Garlough-Shah, Isabel Germann, Megan Gilbertson, Gage Greenberg, Jack Griffith, Dylan Gundlach, Kyia Hathaway, Kelly Hellenbrand, Casey Hendricks, Lauren Hoffman, Joseph Hogendorn, Tristan Huang, Stephanie Huggett, Leah Jensen, Katie Joseph, Benjamin Jurgella, Luke Kaplan, Allison Kim, Jessica Kim, Mia Kim, Sae Mee Kirch-Whitmore, Rachel Kohlhoff, Kylee Krenke, Grace Krider, Courtney Kryshak, Nicholas Kushner, Rachel LaJeunesse, Margeaux Larson, Olivia Lauenstein, Peter Laurent, Maria Lewandowski, Aidan Libert, Elizabeth Lorman, Claire Madigan, Grace Mahal, Madeline Mangas, Abigail Martin, Danielle Martinez, Soren Meyer, Chloe HONOR ROLL AND HONORABLE MENTION 4th QUARTER 2012-2013 KROMREY MIDDLE SCHOOL Miller, Samuel Mueller, Chase Newcomb, Gretchen Newcomer, Max Noughani, Hanna OMara-Jones, Gage Ohlrogge, Yohana Ozkan, Orhan Peters-Michaud, Eagan Porras, Nina Prestigiacomo, Maxwell Prichard, Logan Pritts, Taina Raisleger, Emily Ramirez, Alexa Ramirez, Josie Reitano, Marguerite Ronnie, Nicholas Saleh, Amena Scher, Benjamin Schremp, Carmen Schroeder, Ella Schuster, Bryce Shulla, Michael Smith, Connor Speth, Adriana Struck, Alexander Sullivan, Andrew Taylor, Emily Thayer, Brynn Thomas, Chandon Thomas, Zachary Trinrud, Raina Wagner, Jenna M Wagner, Madelinn Ward, Ethan Warriner, Amalia Weber, Gabrielle Whitford, Josiah Wiegand, Kayla Williams, Noah Wodzro, Stuart Yan, Alton Zambrano, Angel Zheng, Susanna Zillner, Blake Zimmerman, Megan Zocher, McKenzie Zopf, Isabella Zweber, Jakob Bresnahan, Karen Brophy, Ashley Bucheit, Benjamin Buenfil, Claire Callahan, Madeleine Chen, Grace Chmielewska, Lillian Cole, Chloe Cory, Emily Cownie, Clara Crisp, Anders Cryns, Henry Cushman, Brett Cushman, Payton Dai, Haiwen DeLeo, Tara Demitrios, Drake Diaz Tinoco, Samantha Dower, Payton Epstein, Natalie Feldt, Jacob Fortney, Ryan Fosdick, Katiya Frye, Owen Fumusa, Ian Goeden, Emery Grande, Sophia Guse, Calvin Hall, Zack Harris, Ashley Hellenbrand, Nora Henry, Allison Herder, Lauren Hoskins, Jacob Jackels, Anna Jackels, Lily Jaeger, Samuel Jeje, Moubarak Katovich, Gavin Koistinen, Koby Konishi, Shuka Lee, Youn Joo Liegel, Colin Ljumani, Izabella Lohrei, Veronica Mackey, Eleanor Manna, Piyasa Martin, Hunter Matejka, Rachel Mayers, Marie McKean, Casey McKersie, Sydney Melum, Logan Mettel, Kaden Mintz, Madeline Moser, Macey Ohlrogge, Iris Olszewski, Athena Opitz, Peter Orr, Alexus Ostlie, Andrew Pagel, Jackson Parkin, Molly Pence, Morgan Peterman, Jacob Peterson, Grace Pierobon Mays, Chiara Pollard, Noah Powers, Robertson Puchalski, Lindsay Quan, Qiuwen Rader, Erika Rader, Jack Regan, Quinlan Richards, Allison Riddle, Alec Roberts, Stanley Parker Robertson, Jillian Roden, Alan Roden, Isabel Rongstad, Mallory Roquet, Davis Rose, Griffin Ross, Carley Ruhly, Shea Salgado, Josie Schafer, Sophia Schmitt, Brady Shi, Hui Shoemaker, Olivia Sinha, Dhruv Smink, Mark Smith, Hailie Smith, Samantha Somasundaram, Nitin Spellman, Cami Spevacek, Nicholas Squires, Anne Steele, Brendan Sue, Charlotte Taylor, Eleanor Taylor, Henry Thao, Keng Thompson, Lauren Ticknor, Joel Tillett, Zoe Tung, Anton Valentine, Seth Veeramani, Balaji Waddell, Eliot Waleffe, Derek Warholic, Alexander Wiltzius, Nathaniel Witkovsky, Merete Worth, Jessica Yu, Kirstin Zucker, Andrew

Honorable Mention (3.400-3.599) Ball, Taylor Bnyat, Shareef Brunker, Brogan Callaci, Sophia Eid, Emily Gallay, Blake Gold, Samuel Katovich, Jaime Lamers, Jacob Lynch, Nicholas Regele, Zola Rodriguez, Dale Adrian Schramm, Hayden Shaw, Lydia Thompson, Abigail Thompson, Ruth Vergenz, Brian Vitale, Daniel Wilson, Ruby

7th Grade Honor Roll (3.600-4.000) Bold Denotes 4.0 Acker, Brooke Asmus, Natalie Bachmeier, Heidi Balaji, Rohit Banke, Lauren Bauer, Bryson Bekasova, Katherine Bick, Shane Bills, Haley Borden, Nathan Boswell, Paris

Honorable Mention (3.400-3.599) Balderas Hidrogo, Luz Burck, Anders Culp, Joseph Dillon, Grace Dohse, Tyler Donndelinger, Hailey Gamer, Weston Hanson, Luke Harris, Quinn Jarman, Emily Jessie, Briana Long, Cassidy Monreal, Hayle Monroe, Terra Parkin, Archer Pauly, Gregory Rahman, Melina Regan, Cameron Robinson, Mitchell Rocero, Isaiah Kyle Simani, Nora Teodorescu, Alexander Wirkus, Wyatt

8th Grade Honor Roll (3.600-4.000) Bold Denotes 4.0 Adams, Cardell Aranda Sanchez, Andrea Aranda Sanchez, Brenda Armstrong, Meghann Benedict, Tyler Berryman, Elizabeth Beyer, Emily Blank, Lew Boettinger, Elizabeth Boorstein, Sophie Bourne, Finnian Bowers, Riley Bresnick, Ellen Briggs, Katy Buck, Jane Callahan, Lindsay Chang, Allen Chiaro, Lillian Clay, Spencer Collin, Christian Crump, Johanna Culp, Ryan Cushman, Matthew Dagitz, Madison Dillard, Walter Dunk, Ryan Fink, Katherine Fischer, Kelsey Florin, Courtney Galang, Isaac Geanon, Christopher Gebert, Ryan Gibson, Maya Gowda, Madhu Grindle, Molly Habib, Arshad Hanson, Isaac Harris, Benjamin Heck, Kirby

Hendrix, Chloe Hendrix, Simone Hershberger, Daniel Hoffman, Emma Hogendorn, Colin Hujanen, Alexandra Joseph, Talia Jurgella, Kathleen Kaplan, Julia Kim, Cha Mee Kodali, Rohan Kostecki, Lucas Krigbaum, Olivia Land, Ryan Larson, Morgan Ledin, Daniel Levy, Adam Lewis, Benjamin Lonetree-Miller, Helena Lorfeld, Rebecca Mackey, Kim Matejka, Sarah McCann, Anthony McCarthy, Mary McCarthy, William McDonald, Taylor Mead, Kelly Meyer, Abigail Miles, Morgan Millan, Danielle Mueller, Willem Opland, Tage Pflasterer-Jennerjohn, Madeline Phillips, Madison Pincombe, Morgan Polache, Don Jun King Pope, Madeline Porras, Eva Pyle, Mason Quintin, Anitha Raisleger, Maxwell Reikersdorfer, Kristen Reiss, George Rozum, Jacob Sacchetti, Eric Salyapongse, Aria Seerha, Simrnjit Shaw, Keaton Shea, Maya Sigmon, Parker Smith, Jackson Sorenson, Margaux Soukup, Ashley 00 Spitler, Cole Stajkovic, Edwin Stephan, Karl 50 Thomas, Alexis Vander Sanden, Bryce Vergenz, Laura Viegut, Amelia Warda, Elise Wettstein, Sara Wiegand, Shanna Williams, Clara Marie Xie, Michael Zawadzki, Karolina Zeinemann, Nicholas Zopf, Samuel Zoroufy, Luke Honorable Mention (3.400-3.599) Bobadilla Sandoval, Raimundo Dalgety, Storm Eckard, Katerina Fisher, Hanna Gonzalez, Paula Haberkorn, Noah Martin, Brendon Mukherjee, Rohin Narowetz, Morgan Nate, Lexi Scher, Jacob Shaten, Michael Smith, Samuel Thompson, Jada Venkatesh, Renu Wirkus, Camille

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Miller, Colleen M, 46, Waunakee, WI 53597, 07/11/2011, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $88.80 Mirenda, Julie A, 24, Saint Francis, WI 53235, 06/23/2011, Motor vehicle liability insurance required, $10.00 Montes Xelhua, Fernando, 29, Fitchburg, WI 53711, 07/03/2011, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $114.00 Montes Xelhua, Fernando, 29, Fitchburg, WI 53711, 07/03/2011, Operating w/o a Valid Drivers License, $114.00 Montes Xelhua, Fernando, 29, Fitchburg, WI 53711, 07/03/2011, Motor vehicle liability insurance required, $10.00 Moodie, Daniel R, 46, Sun Prairie, WI 53590, 06/30/2011, Speeding 55 MPH Zone, $88.80 Mora, Christian A, 20, Madison, WI 53711, 06/22/2011, Operating after revocation, $114.00 Mujanni, Ammar N, 19, Middleton, WI 53562, 06/26/2011, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $88.80 Mulcahy, Kevin A, 26, Madison, WI 53719, 06/30/2011, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $139.20 Nelson, Corey D, 18, Cross Plains, WI 53528, 06/27/2011, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $88.80 Nispel, David H, 59, Middleton, WI 53562, 07/03/2011, Motor vehicle liability insurance required, $10.00 Norton, Benjamin J, 34, Madison, WI 53717, 06/28/2011, Operating vehicle without insurance, $114.00 Nwachukwu, Vitalis O, 34, Madison, WI 53714, 07/04/2011, Vehicle Registration Revoked/Suspended/Cancel, $0.00 Nwachukwu, Vitalis O, 34, Madison, WI 53714, 07/04/2011, Operating vehicle without insurance, $0.00 Okafo, Jeff A, 34, Madison, WI 53713, 06/30/2011, Operating while Suspended, $114.00 Okafo, Jeff A, 34, Madison, WI 53713, 06/30/2011, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $139.20 Olson Mchenry, Missy M, 31, Middleton, WI 53562, 07/04/2011, Vehicle Registration Revoked/Susp/Cancelled, $88.80 Olson Mchenry, Missy M, 31, Middleton, WI 53562, 07/04/2011, Operating vehicle without insurance, $114.00 Opahle, Nicole C, 38, Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578, 05/12/2011, Speeding 55 MPH Zone, $114.00 Opalewski, Michael G, 30, Madison, WI 53714, 07/11/2011, Seatbelt Required Oper/Pass, $10.00 Orkowski, Jason John, 45, Verona, WI 53593, 06/30/2011, Non Registration, $88.80 Ouk, Rutta, 18, Fitchburg, WI 53713, 07/06/2011, FTS/Improper Stop at Stop Sign, $88.80

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Ouk, Rutta, 18, Fitchburg, WI 53713, 07/06/2011, Operating while Suspended, $114.00 Parks, Coty Allen, 22, Middleton, WI 53562, 06/30/2011, Non Registration, $0.00 Patel, Rajal C, 26, Madison, WI 53703, 06/28/2011, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $88.00 Pawlak, James P, 64, Burlington, WI 53105, 07/02/2011, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $88.00 Perez, Jesus Antonio, 21, Middleton, WI 53562, 07/03/2011, Operating While Suspended, $114.00 Perez, Jesus Antonio, 21, Middleton, WI 53562, 07/03/2011, Operating vehicle without insurance, $114.00 Peterson, Mimi D, 19, Middleton, WI 53562, 06/09/2011, Vaccination Dogs & Cats, $114.00 Purvis, Eamon R, 28, Middleton, WI 53562, 07/02/2011, Seatbelt Required Oper/Pass, $10.00 Quamme, Linda M, 50, Middleton, WI 53562, 07/02/2011, Seatbelt Required Oper/Pass, $10.00 Reger, Callie R, 24, Madison, WI 53717, 07/02/2011, Non Registration, $88.00 Reilly, William Kenneth, 19, Verona, WI 53593, 07/12/2011, Inattentive Driving, $76.20 Retallick Ii, Charles W, 19, Middleton, WI 53562, 07/02/2011, Seatbelt Required Oper/Pass, $10.00 Rice, Jacob T, 31, New Glarus, WI 53574, 06/25/2011, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $88.00 Rickey, Cornelia S, 51, Madison, WI 53705, 06/30/2011, Method of Giving Signals, $88.80 Ringelstetter, Jamie T, 19, Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578, 06/25/2011, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $114.00 Ringelstetter, Jamie T, 19, Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578, 06/25/2011, Motor vehicle liability insurance required, $10.00 Roberts, Kenneth J, 67, Belleville, WI 53508, 06/15/2011, Non Registration, $88.80 Rock, Bennett I, 29, Madison, WI 53705, 06/16/2011, Non Registration, $0.00 Roessler, Stephanie M, 28, Cross Plains, WI 53528, 06/28/2011, Non Registration, $88.80 Roessler, Stephanie M, 28, Cross Plains, WI 53528, 06/28/2011, Operating vehicle without insurance, $114.00 Ryan, Gerald T, 48, Spring Green, WI 53588, 07/11/2011, Motor vehicle liability insurance required, $10.00 Schaafsman, Stephanie C, 24, River Falls, WI 54022, 07/10/2011, Speeding 55 MPH Zone, $88.80 Schlueter, Joel R, 40, Madison, WI 53704, 07/07/2011, Non Registration, $88.80 Schlueter, Joel R, 40, Madison, WI

53704, 07/07/2011, Motor vehicle liability insurance required, $10.00 Schreiner, Scott M, 37, West Allis, WI 53214, 07/10/2011, Seatbelt Required Oper/Pass, $10.00 Scott, John L, 40, Waunakee, WI 53597, 06/25/2011, Non Registration, $88.80 Selmer, Rhonda L, 44, Madison, WI 53704, 06/27/2011, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $139.20 Selmer, Rhonda L, 44, Madison, WI 53704, 06/27/2011, Operating while Suspended, $114.00 Semenas, Jeff J, 35, Middleton, WI 53562, 07/08/2011, Non Registration, $88.80 Semenas, Jeff J, 35, Middleton, WI 53562, 07/08/2011, Operating w/o a Valid Drivers License, $76.20 Semenas, Jeff J, 35, Middleton, WI 53562, 07/08/2011, Unlawful Trespass Private Land or Building, $114.00 Shaub, Tyler J, 26, Madison, WI 53714, 07/10/2011, Motor vehicle liability insurance required, $10.00 Siddell, Neal W, 20, Waunakee, WI 53597, 07/04/2011, Speeding 55 MPH Zone, $88.80 Sieder, Michael S, 36, Madison, WI 53713, 05/04/2011, Operating While Intoxicated, $731.00 Sieder, Michael S, 36, Madison, WI 53713, 05/04/2011, Operating With/PAC .08-.099, $0.00 Sieder, Michael S, 36, Madison, WI 53713, 05/04/2011, Deviation from Designated Lane, $88.80 Sillay, Karl A, 40, Middleton, WI 53562, 06/28/2011, Non Registration, $88.80 Skinner, Neil W, 36, Cross Plains, WI 53528, 06/28/2011, Seatbelt Required Oper/Pass, $10.00 Smoody, Christopher G, 20, Markesan, WI 53946, 06/24/2011, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $88.80 Sripolnok-Ihm, Khanittha, 29, Waunakee, WI 53597, 07/14/2011, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $114.00 Stafford, Megan L, 27, Middleton, WI 53562, 06/20/2011, HR Unattended Vehicle, $177.00 Stafford, Megan L, 27, Middleton, WI 53562, 06/20/2011, Failure To Report Accident, $177.00 Stafford, Megan L, 27, Middleton, WI 53562, 06/20/2011, FTS/Improper Stop at Stop Sign, $88.80 Stafford, Megan L, 27, Middleton, WI 53562, 06/20/2011, Intoxicant In Motor Vehicle Driver Drink, $177.00 Stake, Neal R, 34, Middleton, WI 53562, 06/29/2011, Operating vehicle without insurance, $114.00 Stake, Neal R, 34, Middleton, WI 53562, 06/29/2011, Non Registration, $88.80 Stake, Neal R, 34, Middleton, WI 53562, 06/29/2011, Motor vehicle liability insurance required, $10.00

Stanley, Gabrielle Elise, 42, Waunakee, WI 53597, 06/29/2011, Non Registration, $0.00 Storslee, Mark Steven, 28, Charlottesville, VA 22902, 07/01/2011, Speeding 55 MPH Zone, $88.00 Streety, Tremayne T, 32, Middleton, WI 53562, 06/24/2011, Resisting or Obstructing Officer, $429.00 Suess, Tami J, 32, Madison, WI 53711, 07/06/2011, Operating while Suspended, $114.00 Suess, Tami J, 32, Madison, WI 53711, 07/06/2011, Non Registration, $88.80 Suess, Tami J, 32, Madison, WI 53711, 07/06/2011, Vehicle Registration Revoked/Suspended/Cancel, $88.80 Suess, Tami J, 32, Madison, WI 53711, 07/06/2011, Operating vehicle without insurance, $114.00 Supple, Amy E, 41, Verona, WI 53593, 06/28/2011, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $114.00 Tarrow Jr, Arthur B, 67, Middleton, WI 53562, 06/30/2011, Traffic Control Signal Violation red, $88.80 Teigen, Benjamin L, 24, Madison, WI 53705, 07/10/2011, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $139.20 Thompson, Darwin L, 65, Madison, WI 53704, 06/27/2011, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $88.80 Thompson, Quintina M, 28, Middleton, WI 53562, 06/25/2011, Operating vehicle without insurance, $0.00 Thompson, Quintina M, 28, Middleton, WI 53562, 06/25/2011, Operating while Suspended, $0.00 Thronson, Amy M, 40, Hollandale, WI 53544, 06/30/2011, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $88.80 Tomany, Cody J, 21, Madison, WI 53704, 07/05/2011, Operating vehicle without insurance, $114.00 Torres, Cesar, 31, Evansville, WI 53536, 06/30/2011, Seatbelt Required Oper/Pass, $10.00 Trochlell, Sharon A, 45, Oregon, WI 53575, 06/30/2011, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $88.80 Troutman, Thomas K, 49, Waunakee, WI 53597, 06/30/2011, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $88.80 Tucker, Jasmine M, 20, Madison, WI 53717, 07/03/2011, Vehicle Registration Revoked/Suspended/Cancel, $88.80 Tucker, Jasmine M, 20, Madison, WI 53717, 07/03/2011, Operating while Suspended, $114.00 Tucker, Tevaris R, 18, Middleton, WI 53562, 06/06/2011, Possession of Controlled Substance, $114.00 Velazco Mendoza, Tomas, 24, Fitchburg, WI 53713, 06/29/2011, Operating while Suspended, $114.00 Velazco Mendoza, Tomas, 24, Fitchburg, WI 53713, 06/29/2011, Operating vehicle without insurance, $114.00

Verburgt, Soojin J, 40, Madison, WI 53719, 07/10/2011, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $88.80 Verburgt, Soojin J, 40, Madison, WI 53719, 07/10/2011, Operating vehicle without insurance, $0.00 Verburgt, Soojin J, 40, Madison, WI 53719, 07/10/2011, Motor vehicle liability insurance required, $10.00 Voigt, Jessie M, 22, Madison, WI 53726, 07/10/2011, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $114.00 Voigt, Jessie M, 22, Madison, WI 53726, 07/10/2011, Motor vehicle liability insurance required, $10.00 Wallace, Brianna Alena, 19, Middleton, WI 53562, 07/10/2011, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $88.80 Ware, Tekeisha L, 21, Middleton, WI 53562, 07/04/2011, Intoxicant In Motor Vehicle Driver Drink, $114.00 Ware, Tekeisha L, 21, Middleton, WI 53562, 07/04/2011, Non Registration, $88.80 Ware, Tekeisha L, 21, Middleton, WI 53562, 07/04/2011, Resisting or Obstructing Officer, $429.00 Welch, Marcia D, 65, Fitchburg, WI 53719, 06/30/2011, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $88.80 Welsh, Tiffany N, 26, Sun Prairie, WI 53590, 06/30/2011, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $88.80 Welsh, Tiffany N, 26, Sun Prairie, WI 53590, 06/30/2011, Motor vehicle liability insurance required, $10.00 Weyenberg, Keri J, 34, Madison, WI 53714, 07/08/2011, Motor vehicle liability insurance required, $10.00 White, Niaisha Aline, 27, Middleton, WI 53562, 06/26/2011, Operating while Suspended, $114.00 White, Niaisha Aline, 27, Middleton, WI 53562, 06/26/2011, Operating vehicle without insurance, $114.00 Williams, Taurus Racio, 22, Madison, WI 53713, 07/03/2011, Speeding 55 MPH Zone, $88.80 Williams, Taurus Racio, 22, Madison, WI 53713, 07/03/2011, Operating vehicle without insurance, $114.00 Wilson, Lynne P, 48, Middleton, WI 53562, 06/23/2011, Non Registration, $88.00 Wilson, Lynne P, 48, Middleton, WI 53562, 06/23/2011, Motor vehicle liability insurance required, $10.00 Windels, Katherine R, 26, Cross Plains, WI 53528, 06/28/2011, Auto Following Too Closely, $177.00 Winn, Brian D, 42, Middleton, WI 53562, 06/25/2011, Motor vehicle liability insurance required, $10.00 Young, Ruthanna N, 52, Madison, WI 53711, 06/28/2011, Exceeding Zones and Posted Limits, $88.00 Zegarra, Pamela N, 24, Middleton, WI 53562, 07/10/2011, Seatbelt Required Oper/Pass, $10.00.

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