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Mayoral candidates present two very different visions for the citys future
by MATT GEIGER tuate the things they believe other in the Middleton Reviews
make them unique. town hall forum at the Village
Times-Tribune
The second debate, which Green bar and grill.
was hosted by the Middleton Perhaps the most striking
Mayoral candidates Gurdip High School Current Events area where Brar and Hilbert di-
Brar and Hans Hilbert were Club and the Middleton Times- verged was on the legacy of
fairly cordial in the second of Tribune, took place at the Mid- outgoing Mayor Kurt Sonnen-
two debates leading up to the dleton Performing Arts Center tag.
April 4 election, while they both on March 15, one week after
went to great lengths to accen- Hilbert and Brar faced each DEBATE, page 8
Beautiful Middleton!
ogy specialist with CUNA Mu- Richsons and Oberles
Commission member and a for- tual Group, is opposing Tim names will not appear on the
mer town board supervisor reg- Roehl, who has been Seat 1 April 4 ballot but votes cast for
istered last week as write-in board supervisor since 2009. them will be counted as they are
candidates for town chair and Oberle had served 12 years registered candidates with the
town board, respectively. on the board before Gary Whit- town, according to a recent
Cynthia Richson, an attorney ney defeated him by 31 votes in change in state law. Are you feeling weighed down by the toxic sludge that passes for news these days? Internet
and a Plan Commission mem- 2014. Both write-in candidacies are trolls, political bickering, violence and environmental calamity? While its important to be
Kolar, a project manager for fueled by legislation introduced aware of the worlds many woes, and to try to help solve them, its also good to take a mo-
by ALEX CRAMER More classrooms this year grader was even asked to lead working memory capacity.
Times-Tribune
are practicing mindfulness and the mindful minute a brief To show how the program is
mindful minutes, Schommer exercise designed to refocus at- helping students in and out of
At the Feb. 27 meeting of the said, and many students know tention at the beginning of a school, Schommer read a few
Middleton School Board, Park what it means to be mindful. recent staff meeting. testimonials from fourth
Elementary Principal Monica Initially introduced in two Increased mindfulness in graders. A student named Finley
Schommer touted the success of schools during the 2015-2016 schools, Schommer pointed out, says mindfulness is about
Bulk leaf collection will along the terrace, but not placed will not be collected, and leaves Please reference the Leaf and
begin on or about April 3 in the street or gutter. Do not mixed with brush will not be Garden Waste Collection Policy
(weather permitting) and will pile leaves around trees, posts collected. Leaves and brush on the city website at www.city-
continue throughout the month. or mailboxes. must be kept in separate piles. ofmiddleton.us for additional
Leaves must be windrowed Leaves in bags or containers information.
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A Restoring Hope Transplant House family from Abrams Wisconsin was due to be dis- contemporary selections by Middleton High School, gram is a unique master of
charged from UW Hospital recently, but they were having car related issues with a couple of some of the most exciting and where she was apart of the music program in vocal arts.
tires and found themselves unable to go anywhere. promising composers of our Chamber Singers, Broadway Conceived, designed and led by
RHTH friend and supporter, Al Watrud, from the Middleton Lions Club came out, took time. Trumm will give the New Bound and participated in renowned American soprano
off both tires, brought them in to be repaired, drove them back here to RHTH, put them back York premiere of Void for so- district and state Solo Ensem- Dawn Upshaw, the program
on the vehicle, pointed them in the direction of Abrams with a smile on his face and didnt prano, piano (Bethany Petron- ble. was created to prepare the
charge them a cent. iro) and viola (Rosemary Nelis). and serves as Co-Artistic Direc- young singer to meet the special
Carol Ann Jensen February running She spent the last two and a Robin and Ann, all from Apple- ickson; her sisters, June (Earl)
1961. She r a c e s , half years in Appleton residing ton. She is also survived by her Klang, Pat (Joe) Nelson; Arnita
Carol Ann Jensen joined her
completed camping, at the Touchmark retirement siblings: Grace Peterson, Ruth Erickson, and her sister-in-law,
husband, Gwaynne, and family
her studies backpack- community to allow for contin- Mason, Bonnie Grandell, Jan Gloria Proctor.
members in heaven on Tuesday
at the Uni- ing, climb- uous care along with daily visits Gnotta, Vera Lois Erickson,
March 14, 2017. Our own spe-
versity of ing and from her son Michael and his Judy Johnson, Jackie (Dick) The service for Carol was
cial angel now watches over us
Wi s c o n - fishing all wife Karen and their girls. Our Biron, Nita (Pat) Daun, Tom held on Saturday, March 18,
and guides our path. Carol was
sin, Mil- over the family would like to thank (Marge) Erickson, David 2017 at 11:30 AM at the WICH-
born December 19, 1938 in Du-
waukee c o u n t r y. Touchmark for their loving care (Sherry) Erickson, Arlene MANN FUNERAL HOME. A
luth, Minnesota as the ninth
where she Carol kept of our mother over the past two Thygeson, Ardy (Carl) Sjodin, time of visitation will be heldon
child to Edna and Adolph Erick-
received her undergraduate and right up with her boys in every plus years and to AseraCare Connie (Roger) Grumdahl and Saturdayfrom10:00 AMuntil
son. She would eventually gain
masters in education. She way. She was an avid runner, hospice for their compassionate Cyndee Erickson; plus sister-in- the time of the service at the fu-
10 more siblings in this amaz-
taught second grade and junior- completing several marathons care in her final days. law, Jill (Bob) Williams and neral home. Interment will be
ing Erickson family. She grad-
primary in White Fish Bay, then and a 50-mile ultra-run. In their She is survived by her fam- many, many nieces and in the Evergreen Memorial
uated from Proctor High
in the Middleton-Cross Plains retirement between San Diego ily: son, Jeffrey and his wife, nephews. Park in Colorado.
School, where she was a cheer-
School districts for 29 and Frisco, Colorado, they Celia from Palm City FL, and She was preceded in death by
leader and went on to college at
years. Together, Carol and hiked mountains with Carol their four children; Steve, her husband, Gwaynne; his par- Online condolences may be
Approach derived from Native American culture offers an alternative to the traditional criminal justice system
The Middleton Public Li- He will talk about the ethical offenders out of the criminal Foundation to expand the pro- founder of Project Ujima (at possible by a grant from the Be-
brary will host a presentation on implications of restorative jus- justice system and reduce racial gram and gain access to na- Wisconsin Childrens Hospital yond the Page Foundation. For
Tuesday, April 11th, entitled tice, and contrast the traditional disparities. Dane Countys first tional experts on criminal in MKE) and the founder of the a full list of events in this series
Restorative Justice: Join the criminal justice system with the Community Restorative Court justice reform. Jaha Workshops Father & Son at other Dane County libraries,
Movement. Ron Johnson, Co- restorative approach, an ap- was established in 2014 on Ron Johnson is a former mid- Retreat. visit http://bit.ly/2kUqO8o. The
ordinator of Dane Countys proach derived from Native Madisons south side with the dle school teacher and principal. This event is part of a series presentation will begin at 7:00
Community Restorative Court, American Culture. stated mission to repair harm, For 15 years, he directed the created by the Waunakee Public PM in the librarys lower-level
will discuss the basic tenets of Interest in restorative justice reduce risk, and rebuild com- City of Milwaukees youth gang Library called Punishing the Archer Room.
restorative justice and its appli- and community restorative munity. in February of this diversion program. Later, he Poor: Criminalizing Poverty Those interested may register
cation as it relates to resolving courts has grown in recent years year, the County received a coordinated Marquette Univer- that will examine the relation- online at midlibrary.org/events
Now in its third year, the competitions that will follow a gins and ends. Children of all cludes two t-shirts), $27.50 for
Prairie Chase 5K/10K Run beautiful, wide crushed lime- ages are encouraged to join as an individual and $12.50 for a
& 5K Walk will start and finish stone path that circles the Con- part of the family entry. student.
in Orchid Heights Park, Mid- servancy. The 5K walk will go Right now the fees are Please register by going to
dleton, WI. through the prairie fields in and $42.50 for a family (which in- www.prairiechase.com.
This event is held as a around Fredericks Hill and will
fundraiser for the Friends of showcase the efforts of the
Pheasant Branch Conservancy, Friends restoration work over
an environmental non-profit the last 22 years.
based in Middleton that is con- After the race, refreshments
cerned with restoring, protect- will be served and there will be
ing and promoting the Pheasant live music. In addition, awards
Branch Conservancy and its will be given to the top men and
watershed for all to enjoy. women for the 5K and 10K run
The event has two running events and a raffle of some great
gifts will be offered as well.
Also, this year there will be a
short kids run just before the
main event. It will be a short
race around a soccer field near
the shelter where the event be-
School districts facilities planning
PAGE 4 MIDDLETON TIMES-TRIBUNE THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017
out of county zoning and allow- meeting remaining. The town chair is a leader of The town gets very few com- will save the towns taxpayers against AB 109, he said.
ing just the town board to de- Opt out proponents are get- the town and Kolar has given up plaints and Im proud of that, money as the town will keep 15 Many of the supervisors
cide. ting some push back from resi- his leadership to Roehl who is he said. percent of the zoning fees de- who testified in favor of AB 109
Opting out is a separate dents which is why they want to driving the town to opt out, and Richson agreed that the town velopers now pay directly to the said if residents dont like what
issue. This (candidacy) is about take away their vote, Richson encouraging forming tax incre- is well managed today but its county. they do, vote them out of office.
taking away the legal right to said. mental finance districts, Rich- future under town-controlled Roehl said the towns fi- Well, Im giving them what
vote on an important matter, I know Kolar has been on son said. zoning represents a great nances are gotten in better they asked for, he said.
Richson said Tuesday. (Dane County Towns Associa- Kolar will not publically say change in its direction. shape due to his involvement on Oberle said he was the most
The legislation, AB109, re- tion) opt out working group, how hell vote on opting out or I believe in representative the town board including saving environmentally mindful mem-
ceived a hearing on March 8 be- with (towns association attor- if he favors making residents government but right now the $5,400 annually by buying in- ber when he served on the town
fore the Assembly Local ney Mark) Hazelbaker and vote on opting out advisory. town board represents special stead of leasing a car for the board or plan commission and
Government Committee. (Town of Berry Town Chair An- Im undecided, he said on interests, not the taxpayers, sheriffs deputy the town con- would continue to ask the hard
Roehls testimony made it clear thony) Varda, and none of that AB 109. Richson said. tracts for patrol services. questions others wont.
that he and Kolar favored mak- is transparent. Theyve been Kolar did say he is the candi- Roehl, who is a Realtor and I think that was the only Opt out is being pushed
ing residents vote on opting out holding meetings at town hall date for town chair with the registered lobbyist for the Dane compliment I ever got from against by people she doesnt
only advisory, Richson said. andthose meetings have not most experience in town gov- County Towns Association, Richard (Oberle). He said, nice trust to act in the towns best in-
Under state law adopted last been posted, Richson said. ernment and that the town is in bristles at any hint that he has a catch, Tim, said Roehl. terests and if elected to the town
year, towns could not opt out of At the March 1 Plan Com- great shape financially, and conflict of interest. Town property taxes have not board he will remain an advo-
Dane County controlled zoning mission meeting, Richson voted has improved under his leader- He notes that his experience gone up during his time on the cate for the towns semi-rural
without an affirmative vote by to recommend to the town ship. as a Realtor informs him on board, Roehl said, and you charter through zoning deci-
residents. The Middleton town board that the town not opt out We take care of our roads, land development issues and cant do better on taxes or pub- sions made by the town or the
board supervisors have taken all of county zoning at this time. our parks. We have develop- makes decisions to benefit the lic safety than me. county, he said.
the steps necessary to opt out The motion was approved 5-2. ment and planning and Ive had town, not himself. Richard is a noer. He never Im a big advocate for clus-
with only the residents sched- Its premature, she said of a hand in that since the mid-90s. Opting out of country zoning brings good ideas to the table. tered subdivisions in the town,
uled for April 18 annual town the move. He was defeated in his last cam- as they originally were pro-
paign by Gary Whitney who a posed. Those like the Stone
much better supervisor than Brook neighborhood where I
Richard ever was, Roehl said. live. If more development
Residents prompted Oberle comes, thats what Id love to
to run for the board before and see happen again, he said.
after he testified last week
MHS Musicians Shine at Solo/Ensemble Festival
THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017 MIDDLETON TIMES-TRIBUNE PAGE 5
MHS trumpet ensemble conducted by Halie Brown - Students in the ensemble (not in order pictured) include: Kei Kohmoto,
Jacob Rozum, Abby Burns, Kian Djamali, Julia Fonder, Kyra Ginsberg, Katy Jurgella, Ben Petersen, Thorne Powers, Max Pres-
tigiacomo, Rachel Roberson, Alexis Stahnke, Jaimie Williamson. State bound string quartet L to R: Michael Xie, Balaji Veera-
mani, Emma Neumann, Mary Hsu.
Hundreds of Middleton High Kian Djamali, trumpet Anton Tung, marimba Trumpet trio: Kian Djamali,
School music students per- Sawm Djamali, alto sax Jenna Wagner, marimba Thorne Powers Jaimie
formed at the WSMA Solo/En- Jonathan Downs, tenor sax Alex Warholic , parade Williamson
semble Music Festival on Ben Fagre, marimba, timpani drum, timpani Wind quintet: Hanna
Saturday, March 4th in Middle- Ben Foster, alto sax Susanna Zheng, clarinet Noughani, Kirby Heck, Declan
ton. Congratulations to all of the Amber Fuerbringer, tenor sax Mulkerin, Anna Nordhaus,
Middleton High School per- Isaac Galang, baritone Band Ensembles: Henry Cryns
formers for their hard work, in- Kyra Ginsberg, trumpet Alto sax trio: Ben Foster, An- Woodwind Ensemble
dividual music learning and Maeve Gonter, flute drew Stine, Andrew Kruck
performance! The MHS bands Adam Goren, marimba, tim- Brass quintet: Kei Kohmoto, Orchestra Solos:
and orchestras are at their peak pani Katy Jurgella, Declan Mulkerin, Sergio Aviles, violin
now due to all of the individual Jordan Gundrum, flute Kirby Heck, Isaac Galang Mia Chapman, violin
practice hours and increased Kirby Heck, alto trombone, Clarinet Choir 1 Joseph Choi, cello State bound horn quartet: Declan Mulkerin, Megan An-
musicianship through the trombone Clarinet Choir 2 Meghna Datta, violin drews, Jack Rader, Andrew McGinley.
solo/ensemble experience. Connor Hellenbrand, alto sax Clarinet duet: Susanna Jahnavi Gali, viola
Steve Kurr, MHS Orchestra Nick Hinz, marimba Zheng, Saemee Kim Reshma Gali, violin
Teacher, said about the student Molly Hoferle, clarinet Clarinet trio: Andrew Allen, Calvin Guse, viola
participation in solo/ensembles, Taylor Huber, trumpet Susanna Zheng, Saemee Kim Mary Hsu, violin
Working on solos and ensem- Sam Jaeger, marimba, parade Double Reed Ensemble Cha Mee Kim, viola
bles teaches a whole different drum Flute Choir A Leta Landucci, violin, viola
set of skills from large orchestra Emily Keebler, alto sax Flute Choir B Eric Lee, violin
rehearsal.Students work on in- Saemee Kim, clarinet Flute Choir C Rachael Lee, violin
dependent musicianship skills, Kei Kohmoto, trumpet Flute duet: Emma Kostecki, Sam Miller, cello
they become more individually Emma Kostecki, flute Cami Malak Emma Neumann, cello
responsible, and they simply Grace Madigan, flute Flute duet: Maggie Carey, Bria Peterson, viola
spend more time with their in- Cami Malak, flute, piccolo Grace Madigan Maureen Sheehan, viola
struments in the weeks leading Abby Mangas, flute, piccolo Flute duet: Madeline Pope, Ellie Taylor, violin
up to this festival.February is Andrew McGinley, horn Morgan Pincombe Stuart Wodzro, violin
the month of greatest musical Kaden Mettel, concert snare Flute duet: Lena Lonetree- Michael Xie, viola
growth in our music class- drum Miller, Katie Stigler Kirstin Yu, violin
rooms. Declan Mulkerin, horn Flute trio: Madeline Pope,
175 MHS music events are Clara Nemr, tenor sax Anna Nordhaus, Morgan Pin- Orchestra Ensembles:
headed to the state WSMA con- Anna Nordhaus, flute combe Violin duet: Leta Landucci,
test at UW Platteville on April Hanna Noughani, oboe Flute/Oboe duet: Grace Kirstin Yu
29: 112 band events, 28 orches- Peter Opitz, marimba Madigan, Hanna Noughani Violin duet: Ellie Taylor,
tra events, 16 choral events and Britney Paul, flute Horn quartet: Jack Rader, Rachael Lee Ruth Thompson, piano solo.
Photos contributed
19 piano events. Congratula- Ben Petersen, trumpet Declan Mulkerin, Megan An- Viola duet: Michael Xie, Jah-
tions to all students, parents, Morgan Pincombe, flute drews, Andrew McGinley navi Gali
teachers and coaches who Madeline Pope, flute Misc. trio: Amona Saleh, String quartet: Meghna
helped make this possible! The Thorne Powers, trumpet Luke Jurgella, Max Prestigia- Datta, Rachael Lee, Maureen Jessica Kim, piano Elizabeth Engle, soprano
following students have quali- Max Prestigiacomo, trumpet como Sheehan, Marcus Knoke Max Newcomer, piano Seamus Fleischman, tenor
fied for the state solo/ensemble Logan Prichard, baritone Percussion duet: Sam Jaeger, String quartet: Stuart Anna Paulsen, piano Isabel Garlough-Shah, so-
contest. Jack Rader, horn Luke Zoroufy Wodzro, Frank Thornton, Nitin Abigail Thompson, piano prano
Caleb Randall, alto sax Percussion duet: Adam Somasundaram, Joseph Choi Ruth Thompson, piano Sarah Gralnek, soprano
Band Solos: Amanda Roesch, alto sax Goren, Luke Zoroufy String quartet: Mary Hsu, Nathan Trinkl, piano Robert McPherson, bass
Melissa Ahn, timpani Griffin Rose, alto sax Percussion ensemble: Ellip- Balaji Veeramani, Michael Xie, Anton Tung, piano Kylie Peters, music theater
Andrew Allen, clarinet Jacob Rozum, trumpet sis Emma Neumann Zoe Ystenes, piano James Rasmussen, tenor
Max Balasubramaniam, tim- Emma Schweber, clarinet Percussion ensemble: Cardi- String quintet: Ellie Taylor, Kirstin Yu, piano Lydia Shaw, alto
pani Simi Seerha, timpani nal Percussion Reshma Gali, Calvin Guse, Jah- William Zhang, piano Abigail Thompson, soprano
Kai Batley, alto sax Titus Smith, bass trombone Percussion ensemble: PASIC navi Gali, Sam Miller Ruth Thompson, soprano,
Bryson Bauer, trombone Alexis Stahnke, trumpet Ensemble Piano Duets: music theater
Sophia Bote, marimba Brendan Steele, marimba, Percussion ensemble: Per- Piano Solos: Calvin Guse and Nathan
Aaron Brenton, bassoon multi-percussion cussion Class Andrew Allen, jazz piano, Trinkl Choral Ensembles:
Chris Burandt, tenor sax Rachel Steiner, clarinet Saxophone Choir piano Hanna Noughani and Eli SSA trio: Kiley Spahn,
Charlotte Buck, tuba Bauer Stetzenbach, tuba Trumpet ensemble Max Balasubramaniam, jazz Shlimovitz Mariah Hanson, Elanor Cho-
Lucy Croasdale, tenor sax Erik Stewart, marimba Trumpet quartet: Ben Pe- piano miak
Nenry Cryns, clarinet Katie Stigler, flute tersen, Rachel Roberson, Jon Chloe Cole, piano Choral Solos: Bristol Street a cappella
Haiwen Dai, concert snare Andrew Stine, alto sax Roll, Alexis Stahnke Sarah Gralnek, piano Katy Briggs, music theater group
drum, marimba Colten Stoppleworth, tuba Trumpet trio: Jacob Rozum, Calvin Guse, piano Chloe Cole, music theater
Nickolas DeOliveira, alto sax Jack Tibbetts, marimba Kei Kohmoto, Katy Jurgella Maylynn Hu, piano Nick Duernberger, bass
GEIGER
spring, they cherished and pre- ered that Gaiman is also a pro- tell? Do you ever ask yourself cient monoliths than modern
served their heritage, which was lific author of childrens books. how it is that some people can tales. They were like immense,
Counter
forever immune to whatever (His tender, refreshingly sincere dream great, wise, beautiful immovable mountains. Beauti-
changes would occur in the Blueberry Girl actually dreams and pass those dreams ful to look at, but not much
places they left behind for the brought me to tears when I first on as poetry to the world, to be more. In Norse Mythology,
New World. And while they had read it to my swaddled infant sung and retold as long as the Gaiman breathes life into the
converted to Christianity by daughter.) He has also written a sun rises and sets, as long as the mountain. Under his care, the
Thank
then, the old gods had not yet variety of popular novels that, moon will wax and wane? old granite gods rise up, shake
by Matt Geiger
completely faded from view. like so many good books, tend This wonderful book holds off their age, feast, engage in
People think that gods want to defy categorization. the answer to this and much, various hijinks, die, come back
to be worshiped. What they re- Now Gaiman has turned his much more. You will learn that to life, and seem utterly alive,
the gods
When people voyage to a
new land, where they plant ally need is caretakers. Some- considerable talent to our old when you look up at the clouds flawed and divine, all at the
grains, raise livestock, and build one to tell and retell their tales; gods. To the diverse pantheon by day, you are seeing Ymirs same time. Some have com-
a new life together, they tend to to keep them alive and brim- that some of us like to consider brains, and who knows what pared Gaiman to Loki, the trick-
flash freeze their native culture ming with all the fury and our extended family. thoughts they are thinking, even ster, but here he is far more like
and bring it with them. Such beauty that are in their natures. Published by W.W. Norton & now. You will learn that Loki Idunn, who returns time and
was the case with the Scandina- And our old gods could have no Company, Norse Mythology makes the world more interest- time again to feed the gods the
vians who first left the manic, better caretaker than Neil will significantly change our re- ing but less safe, which is a apples of immortality, restoring
I still worship the old gods, in Gaiman, whose new book, lationship with them, because wonderful piece of praise and their youth, their beauty, and
epic landscapes of Norway and
a way. Norse Mythology, doesnt for all our adoration, most of us damnation to sit side by side, their power.
made their way to the relatively
That is why, when people ask just keep them alive; it simulta- simply know about the Norse without even a comma to sepa- Its no small trick, bringing
docile, rolling wilderness of
me about my ancestry, I might neously elevates them and gods. A reading of Gaimans rate them. our ancestors back to life. And
Wisconsin, bringing with them
say the names of my grand- brings them down to earth in a new book allows us to get You will read tales that are it is a wonderful gift for those of
the genetic coding that would
mothers or grandfathers, but way I, personally, have never toknow them in a new and far grim, and those that are majes- us who feel inexorably linked to
one day produce me, the guy ro-
what I am all really thinking is, seen before. more human way. The begin- tic. You will also laugh, in all them. Its the type of thing for
tund guy who cant spell any-
Im descended from wise Odin Gaiman is one of the most fa- ning to the chapter entitled The likelihood, when you find the which one might even thank the
ones name correctly in your
and mighty Thor. mous authors in the world. For Mead of Poets, which is about gods romantically entangled gods.
local newspaper. When they set
Whether we are Lutherans, the first 35 years of my life, I al- halfway through the book, with various animals and giants,
sail, they brought with them a
Catholics, atheists or devout ag- ways thought of him as a comic could easily have served as an or when they pass wind midway Find and share this story on-
version of Scandinavian culture
nostics, our old deities are often
by BARTLETT DURAND generally positive attitude. for each other. You feel free to armed forces. But building up toughest are dominant. lent students? And if we insist
Ok, last one. What is walk down the street, to talk the military while cutting the Before you read on, please on integration, HOW to we
Guest Column
peace? Is it not at war? I with strangers, and to interact diplomatic corps is a double close your eyes and think about work with them in a way that
saw a recent national budget with those you see without fear. whammy, cutting off communi- those two situations. How brings them into line with soci-
Im grow- proposed that would dramati- Walls are NOT the answer. cation and establishing the ele- would you have responded? etal norms of behavior, and
ing con- cally increase defense spending As soon as you put up a wall, ments for a feedback loop How would you have felt? HOW to we keep the other kids
cerned with the weapons of war and the whether it is a gated community leading to war. It is not a means What would you have done? feeling safe? Where do we find
false defini- soldiers to shoot them while or a border wall, you have cre- to build peace. Now think about our middle peace?
tions. And there is a simultaneous cutting ated an immediate us/them con- But heres where Im con- schoolers facing the same situ- I obviously dont have the
Im not talk- of the State Department. The flict. The dynamic creates a lack fused and conflicted. At one of ation. Are they equipped to answers. But I do know that
ing about demand was to Make America of trust you dont trust any- the local middle schools, I re- shake it off, or does it set up a peace is not not-war, and the
alternative SAFE. But does that bring one from outside the wall, cently observed two incidents pattern of aggression/avoid- creation of peace is an active,
facts or any peace? whether youre leaving the se- of violence/threatening behav- ance? So how DO you respond daily effort to calm our own
of that nonsense, but about how I think of it this way. In your curity of your safe zone or ior. In one, a larger boy was to the situation? Do you stand spirit, to open up our hearts to
a complex concept is often de- own home, are you safe if they come into your space. pounding on a smaller boy. up to these aggressors and others, and to increase under-
fined as the opposite of a simple you put up ten foot walls, top But what happens when you They were separated by parents punch them in the mouth? Do standing between us all. It takes
concept. them with barbed wired, keep have a fortress-like neighbor? and sent separate ways, but it you isolate them and force work, and forgiveness, and
For example, Ive heard that an angry guard dog to prowl in- Mistrust, concern, wariness. So created an instant electricity in them, through shunning or ex- diminution of ego. And yes, it
someone is healthy when they side the fence, and have multi- their guardedness becomes a the building as the other kids pulsion, from being part of takes a certain baseline of per-
are not sick. My sense of ple loaded guns in your house? self-fulfilling prophecy. My talked about what they had normal society? And how sonal safety. How we balance
healthy goes far beyond ill- Well, I guess you are safe neighborhood peace is dis- seen, and began watching over about the kids themselves? this all to create a better world
ness. In fact, you can be sick from an armed assault on your turbed. Everyone loses. their shoulders. Whats going on in THEIR lives starts with being aware of the
with a winter cold, for example homestead, but are you ever The same psychology must The second incident was that makes them act this way? question, then working together
and still be healthy. By the able to leave your house? What apply to international relations. more subtle. A group of boys Are we, as a society and school to build a community built on
same token, you can be quite happens when you walk (or Walls, otherness, guarded be- was walking down a crowded system, willing to isolate and communication, respect and
unhealthy, yet be free of illness more likely drive) outside your havior, armed vigilance all cre- hallway in a phalanx point jettison our troubled or vio- trust.
or be masking symptoms fortress? Do you have to remain ate a sense of un-welcomeness, person with his allies forming a
through drugs. armed at all times, with armor of the potential for violence, V behind him. They took up
Then theres happy. Are plating and bodyguards around mistrust, threat to safety. If that most of the hallway, and walked
you happy? Or are you not you? What is required to keep country is suddenly armed, Id with a deliberate, menacing
sad. Does that count? By the you safe in the wider world? better match their weaponry be- Im a tough guy/dont mess
same token, does happy have And where, in this scenario, is cause they have the potential to with me attitude. The kids in
to be ebullient, jumping for joy, there any sense of peace? harm me. Walls, weapons, espi- the hall flowed to the side as the
skippety-do-la-la-la happy all In my view, peace is when onage, and saber-rattling (aka boys passed then carried on. But
the time? [I think that would be you are in a community where bullying) become the norm. for that moment, and through-
To the editor,
As you may have heard, the Town has the opportunity to withdraw from Dane County Zoning. The Town Electors will have an op-
portunity to vote on this question at the Annual Meeting,7:00 PM, April 18, 2017, at the Town Hall.
As there has been a lot of discussion and many questions regarding this question, the Town will host an informational meeting onMarch
25, at10:00 AM at the Town Hall. At the meeting, will be representatives from both the Dane County Zoning Office and the Dane County
Towns Association. They will be present to answer your questions.
Danny Aerts
THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017 MIDDLETON TIMES-TRIBUNE PAGE 7
from her knowledge and expe- tional Womans Day, is particu- be asked and hopes that her re-
rience, Karina has started a blog larly insightful and inspiring. flection will be helpful. After
titled Liberate Mariposa (But- I asked her if I could share it all, thats why she started writ-
terfly liberated). Her last entry, with the readers of the Middle- ing in the first place.
posted on March 8, Interna- ton Times. She was honored to
Kromrey has been selected and a building that would stand one school a year, but we take major environmental and sus- Each of the state nominees healthy district. It takes a huge
for a number of awards since its the test of time. We believe it pride in the efforts of all of our tainability challenges we all will receive Green & Healthy commitment from staff, stu-
rebuild was completed in 2015. is. schools. face. Schools Wisconsin Sugar dents and families to make that
The middle school was nomi- It is the fifth time since the The other school nominated The U.S. Department of Ed- Maple certification and be rec- happen but we believe it is very
nated for a national honor last award was established in 2012 this year is Houlton Elementary ucation Green Ribbons Schools ognized nationally through important.
month. that the District has been recog- School in the Hudson School program recognizes schools, Project Learning Trees Green Kromrey was awarded En-
Kromrey learned on Feb. nized. MHS (2012), Park District. In addition, Washburn districts and higher education Schools program and the Na- ergy Star Certification (2016,
7that it was one of two public (2014) and West Middleton School District was nominated institutions that reduce schools tional Wildlife Federations score of 91) and U.S. Middle
schools nominated by State Su- (2016) have been previously se- for a District Sustainability environmental impact and Eco-Schools USA program. School Design Project of the
perintendent Tony Evers to be lected as Green Ribbon School Award. costs, improve the health and The U.S. Department of Ed- Year 2016. The school also re-
recognized by the U.S. Depart- award winners. The District was Our Green Ribbon nomi- wellness of students and staff ucation will announce the hon- ceived the Wisconsin Technol-
ment of Education Green Rib- named a Green Ribbon District nees are working to reduce the members, and provide effective orees onApril 24. ogy Education Association
bons Schools program. award winner in 2015. MC- costs of running their schools environmental and sustainabil- We are thrilled that Krom- Middle School Program of the
Kromrey is a leader in re- PASD is one of only two dis- through comprehensive envi- ity education. rey has been nominated, Su- Year in 2015 and was named
ducing environmental impact, tricts in the United States to ronmental and sustainability Wisconsin has had 15 perintendent George Mavroulis Best Place to Work by Madison
improving health and wellness, have the district and at least one planning, Evers said in a state- schools, one private school and said. We have always been Magazine in its annual rankings
and providing effective envi- school receive Green Ribbon ment. They are improving four Districts honored since committed to being a green and that same year.
ronmental and sustainability ed- awards. their recycling efforts to reduce 2012. MCPASD is the only dis-
ucation the three pillars of You cant get nominated if waste, reducing energy con- trict in the state to have multiple
the Green Ribbon program, you dont take the time to apply sumption, working on healthy honorees in that time.
Communications Director Perry but you wont be selected if you and wellness initiatives for their Wisconsins Green Ribbon
Hibner said. When the school arent making these things a pri- students and staff members, and application is long and one of
was rebuilt, we wanted to make ority in your schools, Hibner are ensuring that students un- the most comprehensive in the
sure it was a great place to learn said. We can only nominate derstand and can address the nation, one reason why no nom-
inee from the state has been de-
nied the national award, said
Deb Weitzel, a retired MHS sci-
ence teacher whom the District
hired as a consultant in 2015 to
help with sustainability efforts.
To complete such an arduous
task involves tapping into the
expertise of a great many indi-
viduals both at the school and
district levels. The cooperation
across the District has been
awesome and the sustainability
efforts remarkable.
PAGE 8 MIDDLETON TIMES-TRIBUNE THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017
A key difference...
One area where Brar and Hilbert diverged was on the legacy
of outgoing Mayor Kurt Sonnentag.
Brar said he supported, and was an instrumental part in,
many of Sonnentags initiatives, citing the sustainability com-
mittee and work to protect and enhance local ponds. But Brar
also ran against Sonnentag for mayor in 2009, and has not
been shy about voicing his concerns about government spend-
ing and other issues.
Hilbert, on the other hand, said he is part of Sonnentags
succession plan.
One thing is for certain, said Hilbert. On April 4 we are
going to lose an amazing mayor. Hilbert said he sat down with
Sonnentag about a year ago to discuss the possibility of launch-
ing his campaign when Sonnentag gives up his seat this spring,
after a decade in Middletons highest office. This is Kurts
chance to pass the baton, Hilbert said.
Brar countered Hilbert by stating: Its not the mayor who
will select the next mayor its the citizens.
Im running for mayor because people want me to, Brar
added. He said he admires Sonnentag, calling him a great
guy, but Brar also said the city needs change and a new
vision going forward.
Hilbert disagreed. I dont see the need for a new direction,
he stated.
A coin flip by Middleton High School Current Events Club advisor Molly Meck (center) decided who would speak first in last
Times-Tribune photo by Matt Geiger
by MATT GEIGER to re-assess Middletons direc- member of the city council (ex- impossible. into contentious issues and cil, Hans is also one of the most
tion and priorities. cept Brar, of course). He also Sonnentag also called Hilbert work on solutions that are experienced, she continued.
Times-Tribune
Our community is being re- has the support of outgoing the clear choice to be his suc- amenable to all taxpayers. He has successfully led several
developed before our eyes, mayor Kurt Sonnentag, who is cessor. His past willingness to listen committees, most notably and
Youve likely heard plenty in
Scott said. What was a pleas- not seeking re-election follow- He has the traits mentioned to our concerns and suggestions most recently, he has chaired
the last few weeks (and over the
ant downtown of small shops ing a decade in office. above and more, Sonnentag and act on them has been most the citys Plan Commission,
better part of the last decade, if
and wonderful eateries is being It has been my honor to said. His ten years on council appreciated and respected, helping the city maintain its bal-
your read the local newspaper)
converted into a sprawling serve the city in various capaci- have given him the experience they continued. He takes his ance between economic devel-
from the two men currently run-
apartment haven. ties since 1998 and, for the last and expertise needed to lead responsibility to represent his opment and environmental
ning for mayor of Middleton.
Our already difficult park- 10 years, as mayor, said Son- Middleton into the future. Fur- constituents very seriously and preservation. With his leader-
After all, both Gurdip Brar and
ing situation is about to get dra- nentag in a written statement thermore, he has the respect and conscientiously, but all the ship, we continue to outpace our
Hans Hilbert have been promi-
matically worse, our downtown provided to the Times-Tribune. endorsement of city council while in a very friendly ap- neighbors in job creation while
nent in city politics for quite
skyline now lies in the shadow I am proud of the accomplish- members past and present. proachable manner. Residents balancing the quality of life as-
some time. They also faced
of over-towering apartment ments during my tenure and He said Hilbert is the best of Middleton will be hard pects provided by ample open
each other in two mayoral de-
buildings, and yet our roads are leave office secure in the choice to keep Middleton on a pressed to find a more qualified space and recreation opportuni-
bates, as well as answering a va-
still falling apart, she contin- knowledge that Middleton has a path to success. candidate. ties.
riety of questions that appeared
ued. Yes, we have Dane very bright future. I want to Middleton residents Ken and They said they have great Richard went on to call
in this paper during the early
Countys lowest tax rate - un- thank you for the trust and con- Joan Worden both threw their confidence in the qualifications Hilberts knowledge of city or-
days of the mayoral race.
fortunately offset by pot-hole fidence you have shown me. It support behind Brar. Gurdip Brar brings to the table. dinances unparalleled on the
But what about everyone
blown tires and bent tire rims. is greatly appreciated. We have been both im- JoAnna Richard currently council and said his colleagues
else? What about the people
We need to get control of our The thought of who would pressed and grateful for his past represents the citys 3rd District often appreciate his thoughtful
who support them? What do
priorities. be my successor has weighed community service, the Wor- on the Middleton Common perspective for structuring and
they have to say?
Scott went on to say that Brar heavily on my mind, Sonnen- dens said. He has done a mar- Council. She, like the other adjusting city laws.
Those who support the candi-
would bring reason and ration- tag continued. Who can be velous job of promoting council members, went on the Over the last six years, we
dates are passionate about who
ale to our community if elected trusted to carry on the years of municipal growth while keep- record to endorse Hilbert. havent always agreed on all the
should be the next mayor. They
mayor. success our city has enjoyed. ing a watchful eye on its effect Hans has demonstrated the issues but there has not been
recently made their cases for the
He has shown a commit- We need a mayor who pos- on the budget, which should be type of coalition building skills one time that I have not re-
person they think should soon
ment to caring for and acting in sesses intelligence, creativity, of great concern to all of us. He to best lead Middleton for our spected his position or his mo-
takeover the communitys high-
the best interests of our commu- persuasiveness and sincerity brings a broad base of expertise future and is greatly appreciated tivation, Richard said. Hans is
est elected office. Detailed here
nity, she concluded. He can and also possesses the ability to to this position. His 30 years of for those of us that serve with a fierce defender of our water
are the cases made by people on
bring that same care and con- solve problems and gain the re- community service to Middle- him on the City Council, said quality, conservation spaces,
both sides.
cern to all of Middleton. spect of council members. ton is exceptional and relevant Richard. and ensuring that our city work-
Middleton resident Suzanne
Hans Hilbert has gained en- Without respect, the ability to for the position as out mayor. Despite being one of the ers are respected and appreci-
Scott said the April 4 election
dorsements from every other build a consensus is practically Gurdip is not afraid to delve youngest members on the coun- ated for their public service.
will give citizens an opportunity
we do not need to start the be put in jail; they need to be Others say they are a breeding well I think we let down our he was in the minority. I have also facing an opponent in
process over again, Hilbert re- helped back into society, ground for hatred and intoler- community, Hilbert said. been on both sides of this, Brar Hilbert who has now earned the
sponded. Hilbert added. ance of students who are LGBT, The parents who put this on said. He encouraged everyone official endorsements of every
Both candidates, when asked After a brief break, the candi- Muslim or atheist. Organizers should have known better or to get involved in the commu- member of the city council who
how they plan to work with the dates were asked how they plan say more than 500 students reg- worked out a solution, said nity and interact with those who is not running for mayor, along
local school district, praised to work within the budget cap ularly attend the popular but di- Hilbert, rather than putting our might seem different. Middle- with the endorsement of the
Middleton-Cross Plains schools and increase city revenues. visive events. lawyers in a room. Hilbert said ton is changing, he added. outgoing mayor. Brar said the
and vowed to continue working Brar said the city has not ad- According to Middleton city there is no question: Jesus In their closing statements, accusation that he does not
in collaboration with the dis- equately taken advantage of the administrator Mike Davis sev- Lunches have caused problems Hilbert reiterated his lifelong re- work well with others on the
trict. Wisconsin Department of Rev- eral months ago, [t]he matter in the school and in the commu- lationship with Middleton, council is a myth.
Next, the debate turned to the enues Expenditure Restraint of the legal right to assemble at nity. He also accused Brar of while Brar took the opportunity There is the perception I
current wave of opioid-related Program. He also said the coun- Firemens Park has been set- having a knee-jerk reaction to to address some of his critics. dont work as well with the oth-
crime and death that is a prob- cil, which increased taxes sig- tled. In other words, the events the problem when the council Hilbert pledged to respect ers, but 90 percent of the time
lem in the United States, in nificantly for several years in a will be allowed to continue. first met to discuss it. and protect natural resources, the council [votes unani-
Dane County and here in Mid- row until a recent decrease, has Brar said there are two issues The candidates were also and to work to keep Middleton mously], Brar said. When he
dleton. gone to the limit with spend- to grapple with. The events take asked how they plan to promote a wonderful place to live. I will does vote against the majority,
Brar admitted not knowing ing too often. place on a city-owned park that respect and equality for minori- work really hard as mayor to it is because he is doing so in
much about the problem until Hilbert said Brars criticism is directly adjacent to Middle- ties in the city. protect natural resources and in- accordance with his con-
recently. He said his research of the Expenditure Restraint ton High School. He said the Hilbert said city leaders must crease the tax base, he said. stituents wishes, he added.
showed there were 22 over- Program lacked foresight, be- citys attorney advised the city work with police to avoid bias, While Brar has proven to be Lets make Middleton an
doses documented in Middleton cause the city was able to bring council that the events may con- and should work to promote di- wildly popular in his own alder- even better place, Brar con-
last year, as well as two con- in new Tax Increment Financ- tinue based on the organizers versity on the police force and manic district nigh unbeat- cluded.
firmed deaths. Brar advocated ing revenue that offset the first amendment rights. But at city hall. Were heard a lot able, it would appear he is
for enforcement relating to money that would have come there is also a question of in the news about bullies and
sellers, and counseling for from the Department of Rev- whether they are actively dis- bullying, and those things need
users. enue. He said as a result, the rupting the lives and work of to stop because they are beneath
Hilbert went into further de- city can get back even more students and teachers in the Middleton, Hilbert stated.
tail, referencing Wisconsins next year. school. A joint task force has We need to move away from
culture that revolves around The candidates also spoke been formed to examine the this fear that people from some-
drinking and alcohol and talk- about one of the most contro- issue, and Brar pointed out that where else are going to hurt us,
ing about a young woman who versial topics to come to Mid- he is a member of that commit- Hilbert said.
was not a bad person but be- dleton in years: Jesus Lunches. tee. The basic problem, ac- Brar pointed out that he is in
came involved in drugs and The lunches, which are organ- cording to Brar, is one of a unique position to understand
prostitution. We need to work ized by religious parents and communications. the issue. Growing up in India,
with people who are broken, held at Firemans Park, have Hilbert took a different Brar was in the majority. When
he stated. been hailed by supporters as a stance. In hindsight, [the city he came to the United States,
These people dont need to return to traditional values. council] didnt handle it very and to mostly-white Middleton,
Another strong showing for DECA
PAGE 10 MIDDLETON TIMES-TRIBUNE THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017
21 DECA members recently of the most successful in terms Chloe Cole and Natalie Cho test. Both Jahnavi and Casey
competed at the State Career of the number of first and sec- 6th place Hospitality Market- did a great job on the exam,
Development Conference in ond place finishers , said ing Team said Hutchison.
Lake Geneva. Students per- Hutchison.
formed role plays that resemble Honorable Mention: Medal winners were:
scenarios they would encounter Series Champions: Lily Baird Principles of Lily Baird, Megan
if they worked in business or Megan Borgmeyer 1st place Hospitality Borgmeyer, Katy Briggs, Na-
marketing. Students also took a Automotive Services Marketing Jahnavi Gali Personal Fi- talie Cho, Chloe Cole, Jahnavi
multiple choice test based on re- and 1st place Financial Consult- nancial Literacy Gali, Reshma Gali, James Gris-
lated instructional areas. ing Reshma Gali Financial wold, Nathan Hibner, Phyo
Students earn medals based Katy Briggs 1st place Consulting Kyaw, Fiona Lynch, Casey
on their performance on the role Restaurant Marketing Phyo Kyaw and James Nolan McKean, James Nolan, Sam
plays and written exam. Ethan Wildes 1st place Per- Buying and Merchandising Smith, Nitin Somasundaram,
The students did great this sonal Financial Literacy Team Trevaun Turner, and Ethan
year, said Robert Hutchison, Fiona Lynch 2nd place Food Phyo Kyaw Professional Wildes
advisor. To see Megan take Marketing and 5th place in Ad- Selling Chloe Cole started the open-
first place in both of her events vertising Campaign Trevaun Turner Apparel ing session Tuesday night by
was pretty amazing. Fiona also Nitin Somasundaram 2nd and Accessories singing the National Anthem.
did a great job placing in both place Business Finance 11 students will be compet-
Megan Borgmeyer took 1st place in both her events at State.
of her events (2nd and 5th). Its Sam Smith 4th place Auto- Jahnavi Gali took 8th place ing at the International Career
clear the students prepared and motive Services Marketing for the Economics test and Development Conference in
were ready for the competition. James Griswold 5th place in Casey McKean was in the top Anaheim, CA in April.
This years conference was one Advertising Campaign 15. Over 400 students took the
ment Conference.
Sunset Ridge Elementary School hires
THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017 MIDDLETON TIMES-TRIBUNE PAGE 11
It might sound trite, but in Middleton, beauty really is all around you. Here are just a few ex-
amples.
THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017 MIDDLETON TIMES-TRIBUNE PAGE 13
ley wrote, when I get mad at In the summer of 2014, after yoga classes happening weekly One principal in Milwaukee other and respond to one an- dents at even C-rated schools
my sister. I go to my room, lie reading A More Beautiful Ques- (thanks to Bliss Flow Yoga in- is convinced [Om Yeah] has others needs. would rather keep their kids at
on my bed, and have a mindful tion by Warren Berger, Delzer structors) and multiple locations been integral to our ability to Park Principal Schommers local schools and improve them
minute. Sophia, another thought mindfulness might pro- offer drop-in meditations and nearly eliminate the achieve- report was met with support from within.
fourth-grader, said that using vide a path forward: What if writing prompts to help foster ment gaps between all cate- from many members of the People are choosing com-
the technique helps her focus our teachers were...happier? the practice of noticing and gories of learners in our board. Superintendent George munity, Mavroulis said, laud-
after recess or when shes feel- she wondered. Delzer thought gratitude. school. The principal goes on: Mavroulis seemed particularly ing the mindfulness programs
ing spacey. teachers could benefit from an The goal of the program is to Behavioral referrals have sig- enthusiastic about the develop- success in bringing people to-
Schommer made sure to increased focus on self-care and offer these moments of respite nificantly decreased, [and] now ments. In a recent trip to Ari- gether.
point out that the program ben- contemplative practices that and rejuvenation during the the children and adults in our zona, where schools are given
efits students and faculty alike. might prevent them from just workweek to help teachers school truly listen to one an- an A-F rating, parents of stu-
Our Om Yeah team is moving throughout the day on have more patience, maintain
strong.We have them start autopilot. It was just an effort to focus and offer a reset technique
staff meetings and stuff like take care of me and my when they feel themselves be-
that. The mindfulness program friends. coming overwhelmed or frus-
has fostered a collegial atmos- Delzer began to introduce trated. My focus has always
phere among the faculty, some mindful practices such as grat- been, first and foremost, lets
of whom participate in a run- itude/reflection, meditation in reach the teachers, help them
ning club or as part of a budding addition to her yoga classes and thrive, help them feel better in
cadre of yogis. the Om Yeah Yoga Movement their lives and the feedback
In fact, the Om Yeah Yoga was born. Principal Craney of- loop will be immediate to our
Movement has focussed on fered vital early support, students and that has kind of
teachers since its inception. allow[ing] our team of volun- proven to be the case.
Betsy Delzer is a former Mid- teer leaders time at Professional According to the first end-of-
dleton-Cross Plains art teacher Development and staff meet- year surveys from the Middle-
who has extensive yoga training ings to offer these optional prac- ton-Cross Plains schools,
and has taught yoga to educa- tices. mindfulness has been a hit. All
tors since 2012. To help with Offering mindful practices survey respondents reported
her own training, Delzer asked for educators, Om Yeah pro- using tools with students
Northside Principal Roz Craney gramming has been used in often or some of the time,
if she could teach yoga to her schools in the Twin Cities, and that the program has deep-
colleagues at the school. Wauwautosa and Waunaukee. ened understanding of mindful
Meanwhile, Delzer kept Om Yeah is in its second year at practices and made a positive
wondering what she could do to two schools in the Middleton- impact on their personal lives
address the teacher burnout epi- Cross Plains School District and and/or the community.
demic. In addition to turnover, is in its first year of implemen- Additionally, 95 percent of
which was high across the pro- tation system-wide. respondents are pausing regu-
fession, there was the less visi- Small groups of leaders at larly to reset, take a breath and
ble problem of teachers living each school in the district share refocus, with a plurality report-
in a state of chronic mental de- responsibility for providing the ing they do so daily. Promotion
pletion, just going through the mindfulness curriculum. Delzer of this type of self-care is one of
motions day after day. says there are between 9-12 the programs core goals.
PAGE 14 MIDDLETON TIMES-TRIBUNE THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017
Follow Rob
Middletons
boys track team
hopes to shine
by ROB REISCHEL
Times-Tribune
Swinging
hold off all these great
teams. We also are looking to Times-Tribune photo by Mary Langenfeld
BOYS TRACK, page 18 Jack Toennies and Middletons boys track and field team have high hopes for the 2017 season.
softball team
games on paper.
Middleton found that out the
Girls Basketball
First Team
Name School Grade Ht.
Alex Luehring Verona Sr. 6-2
Erin Howard Madison East Jr. 6-1
Jayda Jansen Sun Prairie Jr. 5-9
Bria Lemirande Middleton Sr. 5-8
Julia Hartwig Janesville Parker Soph. 6-2
Second Team
Name School Grade Ht.
Justice Filip Madison East Jr. 5-7
Leilani Kapinus Madison Memorial Fr. 5-10
Alyssa Blair Sun Prairie Sr. 5-11
Alyssa Lemirande Middleton Sr. 5-8
Alexis Thomas Middleton Sr. 5-9
Third Team
Name School Grade Ht.
Hannah Halverson Janesville Craig Sr. 5-6
Aniah Willams Beloit Memorial Jr. 5-8
Riley Larson Madison East Sr. 5-8
Kalea Kruser Madison East Sr. 5-10
Chandler Bainbridge Verona Jr. 5-9
Honorable Mention
Name School Grade Ht.
Ali Carlson Janesville Craig Sr. 5-9
Sisi Mitchell Verona Sr. 5-4
Nyenhial Riak Madison La Follette Fr. 6-0
Giselle Monette Madison West Sr. 5-11
Middleton trio
Player of the Year: Alex Luehring, Verona
Coach of the Year: James Adams, Madison East and John Olson, Sun Prairie
earns honors
by ROB REISCHEL Middleton senior forward (12.8), second in assists (2.0),
Times-Tribune
Alexis Thomas and senior tied for second in rebounds
guard Alyssa Lemirande were (3.5) and third in steals (1.8).
They had another memo- both named second-team all- Alyssa Lemirande also shot
rable season. Big Eight Conference. 49.0% from the field, 67.3%
And in the end, Bria Lemirande led the from the free throw line and
Middletons girls basketball Cardinals in scoring (15.7), tied for second in three-point
team was justly rewarded. rebounding (7.5), assists (4.0) field goals (24).
Cardinals senior point and steals (4.1) this season. Thomas was third on the
guard Bria Lemirande was Bria Lemirande also made a team in scoring (9.1), second
named first-team all-state by team-best 41 three-pointers in steals (1.9) and fourth in
the Wisconsin Basketball and shot 46.3% from the field. three-point field goals (21)
Coaches Association. Bria Lemirande finished as
Lemirande was also named Middletons second all-time WBCA ALL-STATE TEAM
first-team all-Big Eight leading scorer with 1,223 DIVISION 1
Conference. points. She also collected First team
more that 500 career Grace Beyer, soph.,
rebounds, had more than 350 Mukwonago*; Erin Howard,
career assists and 250 career jr., Madison East; Jayda
steals. Jansen, jr., Sun Prairie; Bria
I am usually pretty Lemirande, sr., Middleton;
reserved about singling out Sydney Levy, jr., Appleton
individual accomplishments, North; Alex Luehring, sr.,
but Brias career warrants Verona; Chloe Marotta, jr.,
some special consideration, Homestead; Lizzie Miller, sr.,
Middleton coach Jeff Kind De Pere; Sydnee Roby, soph.,
said. An amazing career! Milwaukee King*; Kenzie
Alyssa Lemirande finished Schmitz, sr., Germantown.
second on the team in scoring
Honorable mention
Kari Brekke, jr., Appleton
North; Caroline Busch, sr.,
Brookfield Central; Ema
Fehrenbach, sr., Marshfield;
Grace Gilmore, sr., Arrowhead;
Abby Guidinger, sr., Kettle
Moraine; Lexi Hanley, sr.,
Chippewa Falls; Caitlyn
Harper, jr., Arrowhead; Maddie
Re, sr., Bay Port.
Times-Tribune photos by Mary Langenfeld
Bria Lemirande (top) was named first-team all-state and first-team all-Big Eight
Conference. Alexis Thomas (middle) and Alyssa Lemirande (above) were both named second-
team all-Big Eight.
PAGE 17 MIDDLETON TIMES-TRIBUNE THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017
Platteville-bound
Photo submitted
Middletons Clare Day (center) recently signed a letter of intent to play golf at the University of Wisconsin-
Platteville. Day is shown here with parents Dan and Jamie Day.
Middletons Ben Miller (center) signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at Lakeland University. Miller is shown
here with parents Dave and Shelia Miller.
PAGE 18 MIDDLETON TIMES-TRIBUNE THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017
MIDDLETON GIRLS
SOFTBALL ROSTER
Name Year Pos.
Katrina Anderson 12 OF
Lauren Banke 11 SS
Ashley Bindl 10 3B
Brianna Buss 11 C
Hannah Edington 11 C
Rachel Everson 12 OF
Hanna Fisher 12 OF
Haley Franzen 11 OF
Makenzie Kopp 12 P
Jessi Nonn 12 OF
Jessica Parente 11 1B
Rachel Roberts 10 SS
Sophie Schafer 11 2B
Molly Trehey 12 3B
Sara Wettstein 12 OF Times-Tribune photos by Mary Langenfeld
Head coach: Perry Hibner Katrina Anderson (top) and Hanna Fisher (above) are two key
returnees for Middletons girls softball team this spring.
Eleanor Mackey (left) and Abby Drake (right) hope to lead Middletons girls lacrosse team to a big season this spring.
PORTS RIEFS
Good Hops music, silent auction and raf- site. Born 531, Patti Larson 521,
returns fles. A cash bar will also be Proceeds from the beer Cindy Hall 500.
The Middleton Baseball available. and wine tasting event will be
and Softball Commission Tickets may be purchased used to fund MBSC youth March 14
will hold its third annual online at baseball and softball pro- Lyn Passini 557, Theresa
Good Hops beer and wine www.mbscwi.com/goodhops. grams. Event proceeds will Meisel 543, Paula Brunner
tasting event on April 8 from The MBSC is also looking also help to pay for financing 493, Sara Gudel 491.
5-9 p.m. at the Holiday Inn for sponsors for the event, of the new indoor practice
Hotel and SuitesMadison along with silent auction and facility that the MBSC has
West. raffle items. built at Firefighters
Tickets are $45 per person Event sponsors and those Memorial Park.
purchased in advance or at with silent auction or raffle
the door. Tickets include craft items may also sign up at the Bowling scores
beer and wine tasting from a above website, or alternative- Middleton Ladies
variety of area breweries and ly contact a Commission March 7
wineries, hors doeuvres, member listed on the web- Lyn Passini 613, Frayne
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