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Local Reps bill for vets moves forward

Hesselbein, a Dem, finds common ground with Republicans who
by Kevin Murphy The Assembly took up the first bill State Rep. Diane Hesselbein authored on a day last week in which the Middleton Democrats daughter also was scheduled for surgery.
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Tears, hugs, cheers and laughter were all part of the Middleton High School graduation ceremony on Sunday, June 9 at Alliant Energy Center Veterans Memorial Coliseum. A crowd of more than 3,000 watched more than 450 seniors participate in the ceremony. After a brief welcome by class president Christie Cheng, three seniors Casey Hutchison, Stephen Kolison and Mercedes Fowler gave speeches sandwiched around a performance of The Parting Glass by senior vocalists Meron Aydiko, Liza Couser, Eden Girma, Sonia Urquidi and Cheng. The commencement address was given by MHS English teacher Brian Byrne.

Moving on...

Photo by Ruth Bachmeier

The Downtown Middleton Business Association (DMBA) will host the Middleton Beach Party & Service Appreciation Day Saturday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. According to organizers, there will be an art fair with an estimated 30 vendors. There will also be a beer tent featuring Middletons Capital Brewery, specialty brewed beer, and music by Mighty Wheelhouse (formerly Mighty Short Bus). Downtown businesses will offer sidewalk sales and specials during the event. There will also be activities for children. Horse and wagon rides will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is also an opportunity to thank the Middleton Police, EMS and Fire Departments. The Police Department will defend its title in the annual volleyball contest between the departments. Parts of Parmenter Street, Hubbard Avenue, Aurora and Elmwood will be closed.

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Both events went well. The Assembly unanimously approved Hesselbeins bill to give veterans registration priority, and her daughters surHesselbein gery also was successful. The American Family Childrens Hospital did a great job, my husband was able to take care of [our daughter], and Assembly leadership also helped by putting the bill near the calendar to give me as much time as possible with my daughter, Hesselbein said. The bill (AB 201) gives active duty and former members of the armed forces priority in registering for courses in the University of Wisconsin and the technical college systems. Currently, only disabled students and student-athletes enjoy that privilege. Its only fair that we treat veterans the same as athletes, she said. Returning veterans working and raising families and cant always schedule classes before their GI bill benefits expire, Hesselbein continued. Giving them registration priority will ensure they dont lose those benefits waiting to get the classes they need. Helping them with course registra-

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See AB 201, page 8

The commercial real estate investment brokerage firm Sperry Van Ness announced Tuesday that the property at 6625 Century Ave., which is known to many in Middleton as the former Stamm House, has been sold to a private investor. Initial plans are to rejuvenate the property as a bar/restaurant. Chuck Polenz represented the Seller.

Stamm House property sold

The Middleton Optimist Clubs 15th Annual Kids Fishing Day will take place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lakeview Park in Middleton. There will be free rods and reels given to the first 150 kids under 16 if they do not have their own gear. There will also be contests, big fish and little fish competitions, with prizes to the winners. Hot lunch will be provided by Moose and Sandy from Club Tavern. The Optimist Club has given out more than 3,000 rods and reels over the last 15 years. The Optimist Club donated $5,000 to restore the pond this year.

Go fish

Middleton girls soccer standout Meghan Ledin (right) hugs teammate Shannon McCauley after the Cardinals qualified for the WIAA Division state tournament last Saturday. Middleton faces Waukesha West in a state quarterfinal game Thursday at 5 p.m.

Next stop: State!

Times-Tribune photo by Mary Langenfeld

Scenes from MHS graduation. Page 4

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Girls soccer headed to state. Page 12

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Dining Guide. . . . . . . . . . 6 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Classieds . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Former NBA player ChrisHerren visited an athletic training facility in Middleton last week, where he spoke about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. Herren is thesubject of the Emmy award nominated ESPN films documentaryUnguarded.He is also the author of Basketball Junkie and a speaker for numerous high school, collegiate,and professional programs including theGreen Bay Packers and Marquette Golden Eagles basketball team. The young athletes he addressed last week in Middleton were from Middleton High School and Madison Memorial.The event took place at the Combine Functional Strength & Conditioning, located at8845 S.GreenviewDr. Herren, who has been alcohol and drug free since 2008 after battling addiction for years, is also a former McDonalds High School All American.

Former NBA player opens up about addiction

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The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), announced that the City of Middleton Public Lands Department is a finalist for the 2013 National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. Founded in 1965, the Gold Medal Awards program honors communities in the United States that demonstrate excellence in parks and recreation through long-range planning, resource management, volunteerism, environmental stewardship, program development, professional development and agency recognition. Applications are separated into seven classes, with five classes based on population, one class for armed forces recreation communities and the State Park System Class awarded every other year. This year, AAPRA and NRPA will award the prestigious and highly sought State Park System Class Gold Medal award.

City is named a finalist for Parks and Rec award

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The City of Middleton Public Lands Department is a finalist in the small community category for municipalities with populations of 25,000 and under. The stated purpose of theMiddleton Recreation Divisionis to serve as a catalyst in the development, initiation, coordination, and the support for a variety of leisure time activities and facilities for residents of all ages. The Forestry Divisions stated purpose is to maintain the health of all publicly owned trees along city streets and parklands,andeducates the public regarding tree pests, diseases, and new urban forestry programs. Agencies are judged on their ability to address the needs of those they serve through the collective energies of citizens, staff and elected officials. The City of Middleton joins three other finalists in the class that will compete for grand honors this year. It is an incredible honor for us to be named one of four finalists for this award, said Penni Klein, Director of Middleton Public Lands. Our staff and partners have demonstrated excellence and successfully completed many environmentally sustainable projects in the areas of long-range planning; resource management & environmental stewardship; volunteerism; program and professional development; along with agency recognition at the state and national levels. A panel of five park and recreation professionals reviews and judges all application materials. Judges are chosen for their considerable experience and knowledge in parks and recreation on both the local and national levels. This years finalists will compete for Grand Plaque Award honors this summer, and the seven Grand Plaque recipients will be announced live during NRPAs Annual Congress & Exposition in Houston, TX, Oct. 8-10 2013. For more information on the Gold Medal Awards, visit www.nrpa.org/awards or www.aapra.org. The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration is a non-profit organization. The National Recreation and Park Association is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing park, recreation and conservation efforts that enhance quality of life for all people.

Wondering why theres no coverage of the Middleton City Council in this edition? Its because last weeks council meeting was called off due to the lack of a legally-required quorum. The agenda items, none of which were time sensitive, will be taken up at the councils next regularly scheduled meeting.

Alder shortage cancels council

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Monday, June 3 1:59 p.m. - Robbery, 2400 block of Allen Blvd. 3:21 p.m. - Property damage, 7900 block of Airport Rd. 8:30 p.m. - Domestic disturbance, 3400 block of Roma Ln. 8:59 p.m. - Fight, 6300 block of Maywood Ave. 9:29 p.m. - Robbery, 2400 block of Allen Blvd. 9:56 p.m. - Robbery, 2400 block of Allen Blvd. Tuesday, June 4 8:25 a.m. - Theft, 2100 block of Wood Rd. 9:15 a.m. - Theft, 6300 block of Maywood Ave. 9:31 a.m. - Substance control, 6600 block of University Ave. 1:49 p.m. - Property damage, 8500 block of Greenway Blvd. 2:37 p.m. - Theft, 2200 block of Wood Rd. 3:24 p.m. - Theft, 7200 block of Franklin Ave. 3:58 p.m. - Domestic disturbance, 3400 block of Roma Ln. 4:47 p.m. - Domestic disturbance, 3400 block of Roma Ln. 5:48 p.m. - Theft, 2400 block of Amherst Rd. Wednesday, June 5 11:52 a.m. - Sexual conduct, 2100

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The city council will also hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday in order to appoint Ald. Jim Wexlers (Dist. 4) replacement to the Middleton Finance Committee. Wexler stepped down from the committee last month after losing his chairmanship to Ald. Mark Sullivan (Dist. 8).

block of Bristol St. 12:57 p.m. - Control substance, 7300 block of Donna Dr. 4:36 p.m. - Accident, 2600 block of Parmenter St. Thursday, June 6 10:14 a.m. - Theft, 3600 block of Napoli Ln. 11:27 a.m. - Property damage, 2400 block of Clark St. 5:20 p.m. - Property damage, 6300 block of Pheasant Ln. Friday, June 7 8:35 a.m. - Battery, 5100 block of Brindisi Ct. 11:18 a.m. - Fight, 7400 block of North Ave. 12:56 p.m. - Fight, 7400 block of North Ave. 2:34 p.m. - Battery, 5100 block of Brindisi Ct. 7:45 p.m. - Theft, 1300 block of John Q Hammons Dr. Saturday, June 8 7:28 p.m. - Animal bite, South Ave & Middleton St. Sunday, June 9 10:31 a.m. - Animal bite, 5200 block of County Highway Q. 6:37 p.m. - Burglary, 5100 block of Churchill Ln. Monday, June 10 5:20 a.m. - Burglary, 1600 block of Pond View Ct.

An accident on the 2600 Block of Parmenter Street June 5 left a frightening scene in its wake, but the rollover didnt seriously injure anyone, according to a Middleton Police Department incident report. A black Oldsmobile sport utility vehicle, driven by 26-year-old Jordan Ripp, left tracks as it travelled from the northbound lane of Parmenter Street, over the median, across the southbound lane, over the gutter and across the berm, where it came to a stop. The driver walked away from the accident, and police ascertained that he had not consumed any alcohol. He told first responders he had undergone dental work earlier that day and had been feeling dizzy. Ripps statements to police and medical personnel - including a comment that demons played a role in the crash - indicated a psychological disorder may also have played a role in causing the accident, according to the incident report. Ripp told officers he lost control when trying to switch from the righthand lane into the lefthand lane when passing northbound through the Parmenter Street roundabout. He was cited for Unreasonable and Imprudent Speed.

No serious injuries in rollover crash

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Middletons Class of 2013 graduates

Photos by Ruth Bachmeier

Scenes from Middleton High Schools graduation ceremony on Sunday, clockwise from top right: Jefferson Driscoll poses with his nephews Avery Gunn, Liam Gunn and Quinn Gunn; Stephen Kolison, one of the student speakers, congratulates fellow student Alex Bahensky; Meron Aydiko happily receives her diploma; Graduates Jody Oetzelm, Megan Olsen and Brandon Olstad.

Austin Sailing, at right, was not included in last weeks MHS senior graduation publication. The MTT regrets the error.

Correction

Amish make new friends in Middleton

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by KAtherine perreth
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In this fast-paced era replete with technology, Rudy and Malinda Stutzman prefer keeping to the old ways. The Amish couple, hailing from outside Readstown, run R&M Bakery & Candy Shoppe. Theyve only been in operation since April 2012. Twenty-seven-year-old Rudy Stutzman explained they founded the business to support their three young children because of dire circumstances. The reason we got started was for four years I used to go out and help a guy who takes down old barns and resells the wood, he recalled. One year, me and my brother were on our way to work and a bad car accident shattered the buggy into 100 pieces,. Actually, Im lucky Im still here, he said. Stutzman remained in the hospital for twelve days with a badly broken leg, and admitted his back still pains him. So I quit working, and we had to do something, he concluded. The something is selling the confectionery and other delights his wife and a few other Amish women make from scratch. They use local ingredients from relatives when possible, such as berries and fruit, Stutzman explained. In addition, the maple syrup and honey they sell are from Amish neighbors, he said. However, most of the ingredients for the baked goods are purchased in bulk from the local Amish store and the

Mennonite-run Cloverdale Country Store, in Curtiss, he said. In their State-inspected kitchen, Malinda and her helpers bake multiple bars and sweet rolls, seven kinds of fruit and nut pies as well as seven types of bread, including the popular Bacon & Cheese, Onion and Cheese, and Swedish Rye, six varieties of cookies and six kinds of candy, including Turtles and Cashew Crunch. Malinda also makes the jams and fills the jars of honey and syrup. She doesnt use preservatives. Stutzmans sister-in-law, Laura Stutzman, contributes another mixedby-hand hot commodity: egg noodles. Indeed, on a sunny and warm Saturday morning in May, some customers raving over the noodles were disappointed they had already sold out. Ive asked her to make a lot for next time; they disappear, people like them, Stutzman observed. The Stutzmans wares are priced to move, pies for $8 and $9, breads for $3.50 and $4, jams for $3.50, honey for $7 per pint and maple syrup for $10 per pint, with plenty of two-for discounts. On nice days, my table is pretty picked over by noon, he said. If it keeps going like this, and I sell out in a hurry today, next time Ill bring more. In keeping with Amish tradition, Stutzman doesnt drive, so he hires a driver for each trip to Middleton. Although he doesnt have a phone, a friendly non-Amish neighbor allows him to use her voicemail to take special orders, he said. Hed do special orders for folks in the Middleton area if the order was large enough to warrant a 160-mile round trip, but a better idea would be to pick it up on one of his Middleton stand Saturdays, he said. Monday through Friday, Stutzman now works in an Amish furniture shop, building cabinets, bedroom sets, and

barn board furniture sold at Millers Log Furniture about four miles west of Readstown, he said. But on every other Saturday, from late March through the first Saturday in November, Stutzman will be at the family businesses only stand. That makes Middleton resident Debbi Schaefer very happy. I always buy bread, the pumpkin roll and maple cookies, she exclaimed, adding I love it, love it! As for Stutzman, even though its far from his home, the Middleton location suits him - in the parking lot of Thomas McHugh DDS, 6660 University Avenue. [Dr. McHugh] gave me the right to do this. Hes a very nice guy, Stutzman concluded. And I like to come down here every two weeks, I meet a lot of new friends.

Stand hours are 9-4 on the following Saturdays: June 15, 29 July 13, 27 August 10, 24

When to visit the stand

September 7, 21 October 5, 19 November 2

Special Order Voicemail: 608-629-5599 No Sunday Sales

Pictured above, Rudy Stutzman helps customers at his food stand on University Avenue. Amish tradition does not permit posed photographs.

Times-Tribune photo by Katherine Perreth

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Once again, the Middleton Public Librarys annual Adult Summer Reading Program will run through August 30. Participants who log 40 hours of reading will become eligible to win great prizes like Barnes & Noble gift cards, gift certificates to local restaurants, and free pies from the Hubbard Avenue Diner. To sign up, stop by the lower-level reference desk and pick up a reading log. Dont miss the librarys special summer events for adults, including UW History Professor Florencia Mallon reading from her first novel, Beyond the Ties of Blood Wednesday, July 10 at 7 p.m. PEN/Bingham Prize-winning author Susan Daniels reads from her newest novel, Sea Creatures Thursday, August 8 at 7 p.m. For more information on any of these events, contact the reference desk at 608-827-7403 or [email protected].

Adult summer reading programs

Friends of the Middleton Public Library will join the Middleton Beach Party Saturday with a book sale on the sidewalk from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Friends will also accept book donations curbside. If you drive up, during the sale times, you may drop your books on a cart curbside and we will take them into the library for you. Book sales are the primary fundraiser for the Friends. The sale funds support library programming. Donations may also be made any day during the hours the library is open. There is a box in the foyer for donations.

Friends to sell books during beach party

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The Middleton Area Historical Society will host its annual pie and ice cream social on Wednesday, June 19 from 5-8 p.m. at Lakeview Park in Middleton. Guests at the event can purchase pie, ice cream, coffee and lemonade and enjoy the music of the New Horizons Band from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Starting June 24, Growing Food and Sustainability is offering two threeweek sessions of camp for local children. Kids ages 5-10 meet from 9 a.m.-noon on Fridays, and kids ages 10-14 meet from 9 a.m.-noon on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. There is a sliding fee scale so that families can pay what they are financially able. All camp sessions meet at Clark Street Community School, 2429 Clark Street, Middleton. To register, email [email protected].

Pie and Ice Cream Social Wednesday

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Green kid camps

Giving dads the best gift of all: beer

Capital Brewery will offer all fathers a free brewery tour and free pint on Sunday in honor of Fathers Day. The offer is good for Sunday only and they can pick a tour time of 2, 3 or 4 p.m.

The Middleton Ionic Lodge will host its Rib Fest on Saturday from 4-6 p.m. The barbecue will take place at 7409 Franklin Ave. in the Good Neighbor City. Profits from the event will go to the Learning Center for use helping children with dyslexia. They will be serving ribs, corn on the cob, baked beans, coleslaw and strawberry shortcake. All for $10.

Going hog wild

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There will be an Open House and Ribbon Cutting at the new Middleton Outreach Ministry (MOM) campus, 3502 Parmenter St., Middleton, on Wednesday, June 19. The open house will take place from 4-6 p.m. The ribbon cutting is scheduled for 4:30. Celebrate MOMs rich history and the move of its Food Pantry, Clothing Center and Main Office and help the organization usher in the next big phase of efforts to prevent homelessness and end hunger in Middleton, West Madison and Cross Plains. Food and Clothing Center and Office Building tours will meet at 5 and 5:30 in the lobby ofeach building. Bring a smartphone or wi-fi enabled tablet to take a multi-media self-guided tour.

New MOM hosts open house Wed.

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A summer kickoff party for the Downtown Middleton Farmers Market will take place Tuesday, June 18 from 3-6:30 p.m. Those who attend will celebrate the beginning of summer with live music, free face painting and door prizes. Find the market and the party - in the parking lot off of Terrace Avenue, behind the Middleton Public Library. Pictured at right is vendor Jeri Springstead, of Windflower Apiaries in Mazomanie.

Market season arrives

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Citizens can join the Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy for free Conservancy Day programs on the third Thursday of every month (including tonight). Next up is Fireflies and other beetles, June 20 from 8-9:30 p.m., with guide Colleen Feist, a naturalist. Meet at the Orchid Heights Park Shelter, 4198 Park Trail, Middleton. This program is packed with educational activities for adults and children. RSVPs are appreciated by organizers, and should be sent to Colleen at or 608-767-2394 [email protected] .

Beetles take center stage

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Chambers USA: Americas Leading Lawyers for Business has ranked Daniel Kaplan as a leading lawyer in his field in 2013. Kaplan specializes in Labor & Employment Law. He is a partner at Foleys Madison office and also a resident of Middleton.

Kaplan named leading lawyer

tion priority is just a small way we can serve them for the time they spent serving our nation, she said. The legislation doesnt permit a freshman veteran from bumping a more senior student from a course because vets must stay within their class level, Hesselbein said. The bill was prompted by a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, David Tucek, of Milwaukee, who contacted members of the Assembly Veterans Committee, according to its author. Hesselbein, who was elected to the Assembly last fall and assigned to the committee that oversees veterans affairs, championed the bill, which became only the second principally authored by a Democrat to pass the Republic-controlled Assembly this ses-

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sion, she said. Her bill on overhauling the procedure for redrawing legislative and congressional districts hasnt yet received a public hearing, an indication that the sharply divided Legislature hasnt changed. Its unfortunate, she observed. We need to do whats best for Wisconsin regardless of the letter [D or R] behind our names. There are some ideas I agree with Republicans on, others I cant but Im glad veterans are a non-partisan issue, she continued. Those brave, young men and women deserve the best when

they come home. Initially, the bill was approved 94-1, but Hesselbein talked to the lone dissenter and he changed his vote, making the final tally unanimous. Assembly approval of the bill came too late for the Senate to take it up this session, but if enacted this fall the bill would be in effect for the 2014 spring semester. She noted the bills passage was reported in Houston and San Francisco newspapers and Hesselbein hopes other states look at their registration policies for veterans as well.

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Durtschi/Jones

ENGAGEMENT

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Lauryn Durtschi and Reed Jones are thrilled to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Lauryn, the daughter of Brian Durtschi and Vicki Kenyon, is an art teacher, and Reed, the son of Craig and Melody Jones, is an electrician with Westphal & Company, Inc. Lauryn and Reed will be married on July 20, 2013 and will reside in Mount Horeb.

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Digesting And Divesting Against Climate Change

We can do much more to address climate change and shift our economy unto a sustainable track. Nevertheless we of Dane County deserve credit for taking positive steps with digesting and divesting that produce more renewable energy while relying less on fossil fuels. For digesting, as the Middleton Times reported last week, Dane County broke ground for its second cow maTo the editor, nure digester. This win-win-win for farmers, lake users and energy consumers will produce renewable methane gas to drive electrical generators and reduce manure caused phosphorous run-off into area lakes. I extend special thanks and appreciation to Middletons Dane County Board supervisors Sharon Corrigan and Diane Hesselbein for their support of this development. For divesting, as reported in other media last week, the Dane County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Thursday, June 6, 2013 to make Dane the first reported U.S. County to officially support institutional divestment from the fossil fuel industry. Resolution 43, 13-14, Dane County Supports Divestment From Fossil Fuel puts Dane County government on record as concerned about climate change and against continued investment in the fossil fuel industry. In doing so Dane Countys leadership declares it wrong to make fossil fuel investments that profit from ruining the planet for human life. Digesting and divesting actions such as these by Dane County and other institutions shows that people can think globally about climate change and act locally to do something about it. You can too by advocating fossil fuel divestment by universities, foundations, institutions, governments and organizations you hold a stake in. You can also tell your representatives you are concerned about human caused climate change and that they should support a national carbon fee and dividend strategy. Visit GoFossilFree.org, 350Madison.org and CitizensClimateLobby.org for more ideas, info and options. Kermit Hovey Middleton

Letter to the Editor

When people hear that I spent the first eight months of my retirement as a house and garden sitter in the south of France, one of the first things Im usually asked about is the food. Whether youre a foodie, a Francophile, a vicarious traveler or just like to read, this articles for you. Several years ago, I heard a program on Wisconsin Public Radio about six word memoirs. Pick a topic, then write about it in six words on the Six-Word Memoir website run by Smith Magazine. When I think about the food Ive eaten in France, the first word that comes to my mind is slowly. Lentement in French. My six-word memoir on French food would be, Slowly prepared, slowly served, slowly eaten. Most businesses in the south of France, from boutiques to major chains, close for two to three hours in the midday, so that their employees can have a leisurely lunch. Hmmm, lunch does not feel like the right word. Lunch sounds quick and gobbled. Perhaps my definition is tainted by 30 years of hurried bites between classroom, lunchroom and recess duties. The menu du jour, for the noon meal, usually come with courses; a starter, the plat du jour and dessert. Evening meals often include salad, cheese and, perhaps, even a soup course. Heres the line-up; starter, soup, entree, salad, cheese and a finale of dessert. Of course there are bottles of wine along the way. Provence is known for rose but delicious vin rouge et vin

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blanc flow into the region by the truck full. Water can be plain or gazeuse. You know - Perrier! Water, by the bottle costs euros. Carafes of tap water are free for the asking. The final beverage of a meal might be coffee, une tasse de the or, on a hot summers day at one of the restaurants on the beach, a citrusy limoncello. Back to the food! The second word that comes to my mind when I think of French food is sauce. The sauces are not only on food but they are also combined and put into food. Jadore sauce! I am a very happy camper when my food is served with a generosity of sauce. (You know gaggle of geese, herd of deer - generosity of sauce.) I thought the wait staff had forgotten to bring butter to the table when the baguettes were served during my first dinner out. After all, Im from the dairy state! But, when my roast duck arrived, slathered in the most delicious sauce that I ever tasted, the idea of butter was cast aside like outgrown training wheels. I knew exactly how to moisten that bread and used it to wipe every last drop of the sauce from my plate. There are families of sauces, all having a mother sauce. By perfecting the mother sauce a variety of offspring or variations can be made to accent all kinds of food. Ive been perfecting a cream sauce, using dried mushrooms brought back to life in a hot tea of vegetable juice, white wine and of course, creme. It goes well on baked pork chops that are paraded through a series of steps. First they are seasoned, then floured, next doused in egg batter and pressed into breadcrumbs with more herbs, penultimately sauteed and fi-

nally slow-baked for an hour sans sauce and then for the last half hour, surrounded by the hot, creamy, flavorful liquid. In December my hosts, Nicky and Mick, treated me and my friend and co-worker Anthea, to a cooking course at Mireille Geddas Ecole de Cuisine Provencale. Although I couldnt understand all of the verbal instructions, given in French, I could easily get the gist by watching. There were hands-on portions, too. We peeled pears, separated shells from the langoustines - bay prawns, using the inedible shells to flavor the stock, and took turns stirring, rolling, pounding and tasting. We learned techniques to create a perfect golden pastry for our Tarte aux Poires et Chocolat, slowly combining the ingredients with gloved fingers, a little at a time, on a very cold marble slab. Then, before baking it, we lined the crust with sterilized pebbles from the beach, to evenly heat the bottom as well as to prevent the crust from bubbling and cracking. Mireille Gedda is a first-rate chef in her own right. She is also the daughter of my nearest neighbor to the east, Gui Gedda, retired chef and author of several renowned provencal cookbooks including my favorite, Cooking School PROVENCE: Shop, cook, and eat like a local. Twice Ive made his Poulet Roti a lAil. There was a resounding encore from Octobers work-aways and paying guests who loved the crisp-skinned and tender chicken, slow-baked after being stuffed and rubbed with roasted garlic, oil and butter. And, since the garden was overflowing with tomatoes, aubergines and courgettes at the time, I made ratatouille. I passed Guys house every time that I collected my mail or discarded my rubbish and recyclables. When there was something cooking, you can bet that my steps past his house were lentement.

Summer has arrived! Have you visited the library yet? Weve got plenty of books, magazines, and other items that will entertain, inform, and captivate you all summer long. Our meeting room schedule is full of special events for children, teens, and adults, including book clubs, creative programs, guest performers, and lots more. The library also offers summer programs for patrons of all ages. Children, teens, and adults are invited to register for our summer reading programs, keep track of their reading, and qualify for prizes. At the library, we put a strong emphasis on summer reading because we appreciate the significant impact it can have. Research has consistently shown that reading during the summer pays significant dividends in terms of academic achievement and the prevention of skill loss. If youre looking for a great summer read, ask a librarian or try one of these recommendations: Wong Herbert Yee captures the essence of the season in Summer Days and Nights. A little girl spends a hot summer day finding ways to stay cool and enjoying all that summer has to offer: she drinks lemonade, finds a new butterfly friend, splashes in the pool,

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and has a picnic. The rhyming verse and simple storyline will draw in readers of all ages; dont be surprised when your toddler asks to hear this one multiple times! Children are sure to identify with the girl, as she revels in sheer summer bliss from morning till night. Soft illustrations round out the book. Laura Vaccaro Seeger is known for her conceptually ingenious books, including the nearly wordless What If? Readers meet a boy on a beach who throws a ball into the water. What happens next? Three different possibilities are shown, each involving adorable seals playing in the water. Like Seegers other books, this title is perfect for putting creativity to use. Readers will enjoy thinking of additional possible endings, adding narration, and guessing at the characters emotions, motivations, and backstories. Seeger accomplishes a great amount of storytelling with very few words, and bright, colorful paintings provide a sunny atmosphere. The Summer Before Boys by Nora Raleigh Baskin is a great choice for tween readers. Best friends Julia and Eliza have so much in common, including their love of classic books like Little Women and Little House on the Prairie. They giggle together for hours, each having found a soul mate in the other. When Julias mother is sent to Iraq, plans are made for Julia to spend the summer with Elizas family. Under normal circumstances, nothing would make Julia happier than the promise of three months with her best friend, but Julia has a lot on her mind. She worries about her mother, and she has started to notice boys (one boy in particular!). Julia and Eliza grow farther and farther apart. Will they be able to find common ground and build their friendship again? This gentle comingof-age tale is relatable and realistic.

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A successful school district referendum requires a lot of work from a lot of people: politicians, parents, teachers, and those who dont have children in school. However, the people at the center of the issue the students for whom the schools will be built took center stage at last weeks groundbreaking ceremony at Komrey Middle School. Pictured from left to right: Devin Jackson, Ben Joseph, Hanna Noughani, Brandon Dunk, Gregory Pauly, Antonio Gonzalez, Makayla Koeshall, Lauren Armani, Hayle Monreal, Rapheal Anderson, Megan Davey, Melinda Rahman and Krista DeLeo.

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It was cloudy and there was even some rain, but that didnt dampen the spirits of the approximately 500 people who attended the groundbreaking ceremonies for two Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District building projects on Thursday. More than 225 sixth-graders and another 50-75 community and staff members attended a ceremony at Glacier Creek Middle School, 2800 Military Road in Cross Plains. The event began at 1:30 p.m. with the Glacier Creek band performing three songs. The Glacier Creek ceremony took place southeast of the school in the area where the new fifth-grade wing will be added. Seven speakers Superintendent Don Johnson, Board of Education member Annette Ashley, Yes Committee co-chair Kathy Nieber-Lathrop, Findorff vice president Brian Hornung, Bray Architects Matt Wolfert, Glacier Creek principal Tim Keeler and sixth-grader Jason Yang addressed the crowd for approximately 15 minutes. Ashley, who has three children in the district, thanked a number of groups. She reminded the audience that the two questions passed with the largest winning margin in the history of the state for a referendum that size. In November, more than 68 percent of voters approved a $59.8 million referendum question to expand Glacier Creek and expand and remodel Kromrey Middle School in Middleton. In addition, nearly 64 percent of voters approved a $797,000 operational question. A second ceremony was held at Kromrey starting at approximately 2:30 p.m. More than 100 sixth-graders came out to watch the festivities along with at least 100 adults. Among those in attendance were City Administrator Mike Davis, Dane County Board of Supervisor Sharon Corrigan and Middleton Police Chief Brad Keil.

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Johnson, Ashley, Nieber-Lathrop, Hornung and Wolfert all addressed the audience, along with Kromrey principal Steve Soeteber and student council members Brandon Dunk and Bryson Bauer. The Kromrey band also performed three songs before the ceremony began. At Kromrey we are excited and thankful, Soeteber told the crowd. When construction equipment started to arrive on site this morning, the reality of a new school building took our excitement about the future to an even higher level. The Kromrey that all these talented and supportive people have envisioned has gone from being on paper to reality. Soeteber also reminded everyone the remodel and additions to Kromrey will address what he believes is the schools biggest weakness. We have amazing students, supportive parents and community and a talented staff, he said. Now with the new Kromrey on the horizon we will have the total package. We will continue to dedicate ourselves to working hard to provide the best middle school experience possible for our students. Lindgren was able to attend both ceremonies, while BOE member Leeanne Hallquist, who has a child at Kromrey and another at Elm Lawn, attended the Kromrey celebration. Lindgren was still buzzing 24 hours later about the groundbreaking ceremonies. This is another reminder of what a great, supportive community we have here in MCPASD lots of work went in to getting this referendum passed, but these ceremonies were all smiles and laughter and thanksgiving, she said. Though the weather was gloomy, we were all alight with delight. Let the construction begin. Fifth-graders will begin attending both schools in September 2014. This will also help alleviate overcrowding at all six of the districts elementary schools. Glacier Creek will also get a new gymnasium, more cafeteria space and extra classrooms. A three-story middle school wing is part of the Kromrey remodel. When that opens, most of the old school will be demolished and a new gymnasium and field will go in that area. Bray and Findorff were the districts main partners in the remodel of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) area at Middleton High School last year and also will be putting a four-room addition on Sunset Ridge Elementary this summer, in addition to the middle school projects..

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Middleton, Ledin get the best of Oregon

by rOB reiSChel
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Kicking their way to state

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Cardinals upend No. 2 Waunakee

VERONA Middleton girls soccer coach Mary Duffy would have gladly taken one save. Cardinals keeper Meghan Ledin scoffed at that concept. The goal is always one save, said Ledin, a University of Wisconsin recruit. But I always want to do better than that. She did. And now the Cardinals are headed to the WIAA Division 1 state tournament for the first time since 2007. Middleton and Oregon played 100 minutes of scoreless soccer in last Saturdays sectional final. The game then went to a shootout, where Ledin put on her Wonder Woman cape. Ledin stopped a remarkable fourof-four penalty shots as the Cardinals toppled Oregon, 2-0, in penalty kicks. Middleton (14-4-4) will now face Waukesha West (17-4) in a state quarterfinal Thursday at 5 p.m. at Uihlein Soccer Park in Milwaukee. Whenever Meghan is in goal, we have so much confidence, said senior defender Bridget Arnold. Shes just amazing. Were thankful shes on our team. Senior midfielder Ryleigh Wolff agreed. Meghans just amazing, Wolff said. She can do no wrong in my eyes. Ledin certainly couldn't do any See SOCCer, page 16

Waunakee ousts baseball Cards in sectional final

by DenniS SeMrAu
For the Times-Tribune

Fun while it lasted

Shannon McCauley (10) and Middletons girls soccer team are headed to state for the first time since 2007.

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WAUNAKEE It happens every postseason. A keeper 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 has been Middletons Meghan Ledin. And that team has been the upstart Cardinals. Middleton, the No. 5 seed in its sectional, used a sensational performance from Ledin Thursday night to stun 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. The Cardinals improved to 13-4-4, while the Warriors ended the year 17-21. Im really proud of how every one played, Ledin said. 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. Sophomore forward Ellen Jesse, who scored the games lone goal, agreed with Ledin. Beating Waunakee was awesome, Jesse said. We were able to get some good opportunities and we managed to finish one. This marked the second straight year Middleton toppled Waunakee in the See WAunAKee, page 15

SAUK CITY Senior shortstop Brian Lochner walked off the field Friday evening for the last time representing the Middleton Cardinals baseball team with the look of frustration and disappointment on his face. Lochner was proud of what he and his teammates had accomplished during the season, but unhappy it didnt end with another trip to Fox Cities Stadium in Grand Chute like it did a

year ago. Waunakee used a four-run outburst in the fifth inning and pitchers Jacob Nellis and Mark Siehoff combined to hold Middleton to just two hits en route to a 6-0 victory over the Cardinals in a WIAA Division 1 sectional championship game held at Sauk City Athletic Field. Waunakee (21-3) advanced to play defending state champion Sun Prairie (22-2) in a Division 1 state quarterfinal game in Grand Chute on Tuesday. Middleton ended its year 18-7. Last year was a lot of fun, we were hoping we could do it again, said Lochner, who scattered seven hits and allowed four walks while striking out three in a 4-3 victory over Holmen in a sectional semifinal game at Copeland Park in La Crosse on

Reese Felton and Middletons baseball team lost in the sectional finals last Friday.

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Girls soccer team catches fire on the way to state

by rOB reiSChel
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Reversal of fortune

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VERONA It was one short month ago that Middletons girls soccer team seemed destined for a year of mediocrity. After the Cardinals lost to Waunakee on May 6, they were 6-4-2 overall. And it looked like Middleton was going to have a hard time shifting out of neutral. Amazingly, Middleton hasnt lost since. The Cardinals are 8-0-2 in their last 10 games. And Middletons recent hot streak helped it earn a trip to the WIAA Division 1 state tournament for the first time since 2007. The Cardinals now face Waukesha West in a quarterfinal game at Uihlein Stadium in Milwaukee Thursday at 5 p.m. Theres only eight teams left and were one of them, Cardinals standout keeper Meghan Ledin said. That makes us happy. There werent very many people that thought we could get here, but we are. Waukesha West is 17-4 overall, but finished in fourth place in the ultracompetitive Greater Metro Conference. The Wolverines are making their seventh straight trip to state, but are chasing their first championship. Middleton (14-4-4), meanwhile, had one of toughest paths to the state tournament. The Cardinals disposed of defending state champion Madison West in the regional finals. Middleton upended No. 2 Waunakee in the sectional semifinals and toppled No. 6 Oregon in the sectional finals. At the beginning of the year, we had no idea what we were doing, said senior midfielder Ryleigh Wolff. We had people switching positions and it took a while to figure everything out. But right now, I think were one of the most dangerous teams out there. Few would argue that. But it wasnt easy getting to this point. One key move Middleton coach Mary Duffy made was shifting Grace Douglas and Megan Sullivan to the center of the defense. With that dynamic duo anchoring the back line, Middleton has allowed just three goals in the last 10 games. Once we figured out the puzzle of where to play and how, the girls quickly picked it up and moved forward with it, Duffy said.We scored more goals, and prevented more. The defense started to get into the offense. The team defense stepped up their game and allowed us to be in big games. And as the goals continued to mount for us and the wins came, the girls grew in confidence. They could start to see the possibilities. Those possibilities became realities during a memorable performance at sectionals. Waunakee took a 17-1-1 record to the sectional semifinals, but the Cardinals downed the Warriors, 1-0. Oregon was 17-2-1, but Middleton

outplayed the Panthers in regulation, then prevailed in a shootout. Middletons recent surge has it confident anything is possible at state. We want to get to the championship and win it, said senior defenseman Bridget Arnold. I think we have one of the toughest sectionals around. So the fact we got through that gives us confidence we can play with anybody. Middleton coach Mary Duffy would most certainly agree. Were going there to contend and to contend for the title, Duffy said. Theres no other reason to go there. Remember us?: Middleton is making its fourth trip to state, but its first since 2007. The Cardinals went three straight years between 2005-07 and won at least one game each time. In 2005, Middleton defeated Fond du Lac in a shootout in its opening game, but lost in the semifinals to Eau Claire Memorial. In 2006, the Cardinals went 1-0-2 on their way to the state championship. And in 2007, Middleton defeated Whitefish Bay in the quarterfinals, but lost in the semifinals to Homestead. Ignorance is bliss: When Middleton is in a shootout, Duffy simply cant watch. Middletons coach stands with her head down and tries to figure out what happened by the roar of her bench. Truthfully, I dont watch, Duffy said. I cant. I cant watch when we shoot. I cant watch when they shoot. Wide open tourney: Only three of the eight teams in the state field were ranked in the top 10 of the final WSCA poll. Those teams were No. 1 Cedarburg, No. 5 Waukesha West and No. 7 Brookfield Central.

Leia Peterman (23) and Middletons girls soccer team upended Oregon in a sectional final Saturday.

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Weve yet to hit the midway point in the Home Talent League season. But Middleton has to be feeling extremely good about where it sits. Middleton rolled past Waunakee, 71, Sunday and sits alone atop the Northern Sections East Division. Middleton is 6-1 overall, one game ahead of both Black Earth (5-2) and Ashton (4-2) in the loss column. It took us a while to get on the board today, but I was very happy with the way we played all game, Middleton manager Brandon Hellenbrand said. We hit the ball hard early, we just couldnt get anything to fall. Everything we hit was right at them. We knew we had to stay with it and things would start to fall. We did a great job fighting off pitches and drawing some key walks today. Drew Farrell continued his blistering start, going the distance and earning the win. Farrell didnt allow any earned runs, struck out and five and didnt walk a batter. Once again, Drew Farrell pitched an excellent game, Hellenbrand said. He kept his pitch count down and really let his defense do the work. He threw strikes and worked ahead of hitters.He is really becoming one of the elite pitchers in the league. Offensively, Andrew Zimmerman went 4-for-5 with a double and an RBI. Brandon Scheidler finished 2-for-4 and A.J. Redders went 1-for-3 with 2 RBI. Middleton trailed, 1-0, when it erupted for five runs in the sixth. Matt Brabender and Kevin Dubler both walked, and Brabender later came home on an RBI single by Zimmerman. Brandon Scheidler then walked to load the bases and Tomas Chardon singled home Zimmerman to give Middleton a 2-1 lead. Cole Cook then walked to score Scheidler and Chardon eventually

scored on a passed ball. Middleton added one in the seventh when Zimmerman and Scheidler singled and Chardon walked to load the bases. A.J. Redders then had an RBI groundout to make it 6-1. Middleton added a run in the seventh when Zimmerman had a one-out single and advanced top second on a groundout. Zimmerman then stole third, and when the ball was thrown away, he waltzed home to make it 7-1. On deck: Middleton is at home Sunday to face Montello at 1 p.m. Black Earth 4, Ashton 3 (10) The Bombers prevailed when Matt Bakkums RBI single in the 10th inning scored Miles Potuznik. Cross Plains 12, Montello 0 (7) The visiting Businessmen rolled in a game shortened due to the mercy rule. Both R.J. Sarbacker and Jeremy Lochner belted two-run home runs in the third inning.

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Middleton 7, Waunakee 1 Middleton ........................ 000 005 101 7 9 1 Waunakee ....................... 001 000 000 1 7 2 Pitchers (ip-h-er-bb-so) Farrell (W; 97-0-0-5); Richardson (L; 5-6-4-5-3), Temple (22-2-3-1), Pulera (2-1-0-1-1). Leading hitters Middleton Zimmerman (4x5), Scheidler (2x4); Waunakee C. Zirbel (2x4). 2B Zimmerman.

Cross Plains 12, Montello 0 Cross Plains ..................... 104 511 0 12 13 2 Montello .............................. 000 000 0 0 3 1 Pitchers (ip-h-er-bb-so) Ransom (W; 7-3-0-0-11); Hoevel (L; 3.1-6-9-4-3), Polcyn (24-1-2-1), unknown (0.2-3-2-0-0). Leading hitters Cross Plains Lochner (2x4), Burmeister (4x4), Meinholz (2x3); HR Lochner, Sarbacker. 2B Burmeister. Black Earth 4, Ashton 3 Ashton ......................... 101 010 000 0 3 6 2 Black Earth .................. 000 000 012 1 4 6 1 Pitchers (ip-h-er-bb-so) Heise (6-3-02-2), Haack (L; 3.2-3-2-4-1); Potuznik (6-5-2-32), Hoeschele (W; 4-1-0-5-8). Leading hitters Ashton Miller (2x5), J. Adler (2x5); Black Earth Traxler (2x4). 2B Prochaska; Jennings.

Mike Brabender and Middletons Home Talent League team rolled past Waunakee Sunday.

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sectional finals. A year ago, 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. That was true, thanks to Middletons stellar defensive performance. The high-powered Warriors scored 19 goals in their first two playoff games and entered the contest ranked No. 2 in the state. But the Cardinals were never in awe. The pressure was on them, Duffy said.We are and still are the underdog however a talented one. We knew from the season match that we could play with them more than we have been able to in the past three years. However, we needed toweather their attack especially in the beginning. Middleton most certainly did that. Waunakee has been a quick-strike team, scoring early and keeping teams

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down throughout. But the Cardinals kept the Warriors at bay at the outset, which only increased the pressure on Waunakee. After Middleton scored, Waunakee shifted freshman sweeper Jada Dayne to forward and that put more pressure on the Cardinals defense. But Middleton never flinched. Her physicality and speed and strength also made us adjust, Duffy said of slowing Dayne. Shannon McCauley got the job of man marking her, which limited her opportunities from then on. Middleton freshman Grace Douglas saved a goal when she recovered from the wing to slow Dayne 10 yards from the Cardinals net. Defensemen Caroline Keenan, Bridget Arnold and Alexa Jaume did a wonderful job of closing off the middle of the field. Then with eight minutes left, Middleton inserted reserve keeper Liz McMahon to play defense. She had fresh legs, but also McMahon instinctively reads the game well, Duffy said. That is partly why she is also a fabulous keeper. She was instructed to play defensive and waste time. Her and Leia Peterman held the ball well, wasting two minutes, which is huge in this game. Waunakee got a point blank shot from senior Abby Pandow with just two minutes remaining. But the unflappable Ledin was there for another huge save. And moments later, the Cardinals were moving on. It was just such a great overall team effort, I couldnt be happier with the result, Ledin said. And as far as the saves go, Im just glad I have the fantastic back line that I do that really listens well because they help so much in making the shots more predictable for me. And if Im able to make even a couple of important saves, at the end of the day Im happy that I just got to contribute to the win.
Middleton ............. 0 1 1 Waunakee ............. 0 0 0 Second half: Mi - Jesse (Sullivan), 65:16. Mi (Ledin) 10; Wa (Griffiths) 0.

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Macey Kalscheur (14) and Middletons girls soccer team stunned No. 2 Waunakee last Thursday.

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Middleton keeper Meghan Ledin shows her excitement after the Cardinals clinched a spot at state.

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wrong in the shootout. Oregons kickers seemed to fully understand the monumental challenge of beating Ledin. And the Panthers tried to be almost perfect throughout the shootout. Annie Zavoral, Oregons first kicker, hit the left post. Kelsey Jahn followed and blasted a shot off the top post. Kara Jahn, who went third, missed her kick wide right. Finally Hailie Schnabel sent a shot toward the lower right corner that appeared certain to go in. But Ledin dove to her left and at the final second knocked the ball away. Shes unbelievable, Duffy said. She makes saves that players on the national team would love to make. Middletons kickers, meanwhile, held up their end of the deal. Arnold went first for the Cardinals and sent a shot into the upper right corner. Grace Douglas went second and missed wide right. Then Wolff fired a shot into the lower left corner. When Oregons Schabel missed moments later, Middleton was headed back to state. Honestly, Ive never had a game where no one has scored on PKs, Ledin said. I don't know what to think. Its pretty awesome. Middletons win capped an amazing run through the postseason. The Cardinals, the No. 5 seed in their sectional, toppled No. 4 seed and defending state champion Madison West in the regional finals. Middleton downed No. 1 seed Waunakee the states No. 2 team in the sectional semifinals. And the Cardinals capped their remarkable run with a win over the Panthers. To get here and to get through this sectional was so tough, Arnold said. I think weve definitely proven ourselves. Middleton certainly proved itself against Oregon, a team that toppled the Cardinals, 1-0, on April 15. This game was different, though. Were such a different team, Wolff said. Were so much better than back then. Middleton had several terrific chances in the first half. At the eight-minute mark, sophomore forward Ellen Jesse snuck behind the Oregon defense and was one-on-one with Panthers keeper Brit

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Head Coach: Mary Duffy Assistant Coach: Cathy Patton Managers: Nick Doty, Brian Keenan, Danny Klagos and Derek Ott.

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Peckham. But Jesses shot missed wide left. In the 26th minute, Jesse had a header from in tight after a nice feed from Leia Peterman. But Peckham made a big save to deny Jesse. One minute later, the Cardinals had another terrific chance with multiple shots in front of the Oregon goal. But Panthers defenseman Brenna Petersen made a big save to keep the Cardinals at bay. Oregons best chance of the first half came in the 30th minute when freshman Jen Brien sent a rocket shot from 10 yards out on the right. Ledin got her right hand on the shot, though, it caromed off the upper post, and the game remained scoreless. I was glad to see that it hit the crossbar, Ledin said. I was just happy it didn't get to the back of the net. Middletons best chance of the second half came in the 54th minute when Lia Passini sent a shot on goal from 30 yards away. Peckham seemed screened and reacted late. But the Panthers keeper reacted at the final second and tipped the ball away.

Middleton had three solid tries on the ensuing corner kick, but couldn't finish. Then in the 65th minute, Jesse again got loose and worked her way behind two Panthers defenders. But Jesse carried the ball in too deep and Peckham was able to make the save. Im thankful we won the game for Ellen Jesses sake, Duffy said. She might have been haunted by some of those chances. Early in the second overtime, Middleton forward Liz McMahon missed a header in front following a terrific pass from Jesse. Then in the 98th minute, Ledin made another huge save to keep the game scoreless. Finally in the shootout, the Cardinals took advantage of their chances, leaned heavily on Ledins brilliance, and punched their ticket to state. Were really confident, Ledin said. Theres a lot of teams out there that might be surprised were still going. But I have so much faith in my team.

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Sports
Cardinal baseball camps

Advanced Camps: Cardinal coaching staff will provide instruction in the following areas: hitting, pitching & catching fundamentals/mechanics, drills, game play strategies, video breakdown of hitting mechanics, discuss the mental approach to hitting and pitching, daily games/competitions and much more. Future Cardinals Camp: Cardinal coaching staff will provide instruction on the following skills: hitting, fielding, pitching, catching, base running, developing a positive mental approach to the game of baseball, baseball specific strength/agility/coordination training, game play, hitting games/challenges, baseball luncheon and much more. Make checks payable to Middleton Baseball/Softball Commission. Players should bring practice clothes, baseball shoes, baseball hat and a glove. Middleton High School girls soccer coach Mary Duffy and the Cardinals varsity members are holding a camp June 24-27 and July 1518. The camp is for girls entering kindergarten through 8thgrade. The focus will be on ball-handling, passing, foot skills, finishing and small-sided games. Contact [email protected] to request a registration form.

The Cardinal Baseball camps are coming soon. The camp schedule is as follows: Hitting camp: June 17, 9-11 a.m.; $30. Pitching/catching camp: June 17, 11:30-1:30; $30 Future Cardinals baseball camp: June 18-20, 9-11 a.m.; $70 The cost is $50 for students attending both the hitting and pitching/catching camps. Students entering grades 2nd 8th are eligible to attend ALL camps Walk-ins are accepted and welcomed All camps will be at Firefighters Memorial Park (off of Airport Road) Rain out date for canceled days is Friday, June 21st Cardinal apparel (hats, T-shirts & shorts) is available for campers to purchase Registration forms also available online at www.mbscwi.com Each camper will receive a Cardinal Baseball Camp T-shirt.

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Middletons girls lacrosse team reached the state semifinals this spring. But the Cardinals fell to Waunakee, 8-5, last Wednesday.

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It wasnt easy. And there were certainly moments of doubt. But Middletons baseball team had just enough left in the tank to down Holmen, 4-3, in a WIAA Division 1 sectional semifinal last Thursday in La Crosse. The sectional final was supposed to follow, but heavy rains pushed that game to Friday. Middleton, the No. 3 seed in the sectional, improved to 18-6 with the win. Holmen, the No. 2 seed, ended the year 16-4. The game was tied, 1-1, in the fourth when the Cardinals erupted for three runs. Kasey Miller had a two-run single in that frame and Tanner Meinholz had an RBI double as Middleton stormed to a 4-1 lead. The Cardinals grabbed control thanks to some clutch hitting that was missing in recent games. Middletons first seven hits came with two outs and helped it grab a 4-1 advantage. Middleton senior ace Brian Lochner threw a complete game to earn the win. Lochner allowed three earned runs, seven hits, walked four and struck out three. But there were some nervous moments for Lochner and the Cardinals. Holmen struck for two runs in the sixth inning to close within 4-3. After Lochner worked out of that jam, the Vikings again rallied in the seventh. Holmens Michael Woggon drew a one-out walk, then the Vikings elected to have No. 9 hitter Andy Shaw sacrifice Woggon to second base. That brought up Holmen standout Jeren Kendall, a University of Vanderbilt recruit. Instead of pitching to the Vikings star, though, Middleton manager Tom Schmitt intentionally walked Kendall and put the winning run on first base. Thats a no-brainer, Schmitt told the La Crosse Tribune. You put the winning run on, but you set up a force play, you take a lefty-right matchup out of the equation. It did flash that youre putting the winning run on first with good wheels, and anything in the gap is going to score, but I think it was the right choice. Indeed it was. Lochner dug deep and struck out Holmens Griffin Johnson for the final out. And Middleton advanced to the sectional finals following a narrow win.
Middleton 4, Holmen 3 Middleton .......... 100 300 0 4 Holmen .............. 100 002 0 3

in a sectional semifinal game at Copeland Park in La Crosse on Thursday. It just didnt work out for us today. A lot of plays went their way. They played well so congrats to them and hopefully they play well at state. The sectional title game was moved to Sauk City after a steady and persistent rainfall made Copeland Park unplayable on Thursday. It also forced Waunakee which defeated La Crosse Logan 3-1 in the other semifinal and Middleton to wait another day to play for a berth in the WIAA Division 1 state baseball tournament. Waunakee senior catcher Luke Johnson said moving the game to Sauk City where Middleton defeated Waunakee 11-1 in five innings in the title game last year actually helped the Warriors advance to state for the first time since 2010. The extra day, playing here again in the same spot against the same team, we were able to flip the tables a little bit, Johnson said. It was nice. Johnson had every right to enjoy the moment after his bases-loaded single in the bottom of the fifth ignited a four-run rally and broke open a pitching duel between Nellis and Middleton senior Reese Felton. Nellis allowed just one hit through four innings and was aided by a stellar defensive play by shortstop Willie Freimuth, who started an inning-ending double play in the third with baserunners at first and third. Luke Schafter lined an apparent single up the middle, but Freimuth flagged it down, stepped on second base and his throw to first base nipped Schafer to avoid any damage. We ended up a couple outs away, but we thought we had enough to go all the way, Schafer said. It stings a lot more losing to these guys after winning last year. But well bounce back and move on. Felton held Waunakee without a hit through the first three innings. Then after giving up a pair of hits in the fourth, Felton escaped a first and third jam with one out to keep the Warriors scoreless as well. We fought well and came back from bigger deficits, Felton said. We never got too high or too low on ourselves. It was just a great group of guys that I loved playing with. Felton gave Middleton a lift when he led off the top of the fifth inning with an infield single down the third baseline. Courtesy runner Alex Wood then moved to second on Chase Dickerts sacrifice.

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But Siehoff relieved Nellis and retired Kenji Passini and Matt Ash to keep the Cardinals off the scoreboard. We didnt execute like we did the last half of the season, Middleton manager Tom Schmitt said. Thats what hurts the most. I dont know about momentum, but we didnt make the plays when we had the chance offensively. Waunakee, though, broke open the game in the fifth after chasing Felton, who allowed a hit batsman, infield single and walk to load the bases with one out. Luke Johnson then promptly greeted reliever Kasey Miller with a runscoring single to left on a 3-1 count for the first of three consecutive hits that included Willie Freimuths two-run single to center and Will Helbings RBI-single to right. We were just looking to change things up a little bit, Schmitt said of replacing Felton after he pitched 4 1/3 innings of three-hit ball. He did a good job to that point. Hes done a great job for us all year. The kids voted him Most Improved on the team and he definitely was. Without him, we dont have an opportunity to do what we did. Waunakees Cameron Hurlebaus led off the sixth with a triple and A.J. Johnson followed with a smash to left field for an RBI single before Casey Grosshausen capped the scoring with an RBI hit to center. We got a second chance to redeem ourselves and we took advantage of it, said Freimuth, referring to the Warriors loss to Middleton last year. But the memory of that victory also

Kenji Passini and Middletons baseball team finished the year 18-7.

Times-Tribune photo by Mary Langenfeld

made this years season-ending loss that much harder to take for the Cardinals. At midseason, people doubted wed get this far and these guys kept working at it. They didnt change anything, Schmitt said. They were working hard from the get-go and we got some clutch hits here and there. On Thursday we had seven twoout hits. (Friday) we didnt get the two-out hit or the execution offensively. Thats just baseball. Its not always going to happen. However, Schmitt said the loss wont diminish the pride he felt in watching the Cardinals come within a few innings of back-to-back trips to state. We had seven quality seniors and 13 underclassmen that will be back carrying on the Cardinal tradition, he said. Thats all we can ask for. Junior catcher Jackson Keeler said the loss will serve as motivation for

his senior season. Playing with these seniors the last three years has been a blast. Its been the best three years of my life, Keeler said. Losing gives us the incentive for next year. We dont want to feel this way again. It will be our incentive to work hard.
Waunakee 6, Middleton 0 Middleton .... 000 000 0 0 2 1 Waunakee .... 000 042 x 6 9 2 Pitching (IP-H-ER-B-K) Middleton Felton (L) 4.1-3-3-2-4 Miller 1.2-6-3-0-0 Waunakee Nellis 4.1-2-0-1-1 Siehoff (W) 2.2-0-0-0-3

Leading hitters: W L. Johnson 2x4, Helbing 2x2. 3B Hurlebaus (W).

Leading hitters: M Lochner 2x4, Miller 2x3, Meinholz 2x3. 2B Meinholz (M); Wessely (H).

Holmen Wessely (L) 7-8-4-3-4

Pitching (IP-H-ER-B-K) Middleton Lochner (W) 7-7-3-4-3

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