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vote, the town

opts to stay in
county zoning
92% of voters say they want to
continue working with Dane
County on land use decisions
by KEVIN MURPHY opt-out town has with zoning
and then revisit the decision, a
Times-Tribune
resident suggested.
Only eight of the countys 33
Town of Middleton residents towns have proceeded to an opt
voted overwhelming Tuesday out vote, which indicates the
not to opt out of Dane County lack of interest out there, an-
zoning. other resident said.
A motion by newly-elected The county board has sup-
Town Chair Cynthia Richson ported each of the 60 zoning pe-
made to remain in the current titions the town board has
shared zoning authority with approved in the past five years,
Dane County was approved 352 it was mentioned.
to 29 at the towns annual meet- It would be more costly if the
ing. town assumed control over zon-
The turnout may have broken ing, said Danny Aerts, as much
attendance records. Fire Chief as $130,000 more annually, as
Aaron Harris called in some the town only pays a share of
firefighters and two vehicles to the funding it takes administer

End of an era
allow the meeting to continue in and enforce zoning.
a room in the town hall that had Another reasons not to opt
an official capacity of 150. out is that it puts too much con-
No one spoke in favor of opt-
ing out, while several people

Planning
TOWN, page 6
came to a microphone to say
there was no good reason to

Commission
withdraw from county zoning.
The town would be working

recommended
with a new, untested zoning or-
dinance and contracting with a

no rezone
firm outside of Dane County to
Photo by Jeff Martin

administer zoning matters. It

for proposed
would be better to wait three
years, watch the experience an

96-unit
apartment on
Century Ave.
There was a public celebration of Kurt Sonnentags decade-long tenure as mayor on Wednesday, April 12, from 5:30-7:30
p.m. at the Pleasant View Golf Clubhouse. Sonnentag, who took over as mayor for Doug Zwank 10 years ago, opted not to
seek another term in the Spring Election earlier this month. Throughout his time in the citys highest office, Sonnentag was
by CAMERON BREN known for an absence of bombast almost unheard of in the realm of politics. He was replaced by new Mayor Gurdip Brar,
Times-Tribune who took the oath of office on Tuesday of this week after defeating Hans Hilbert in the April 4 election.
According to city administrator Mike Davis, Sonnentag served honorably and ably as a public servant during his time
as mayor, and during his time on the city council before that. His sunny disposition, hearty laugh and smile have all enabled

Explore Poetry as Memoir

The plan commission last
week voted to recommend that Middleton to continue to enhance its reputation as the Good Neighbor City, Davis said. See a full page of photos from the
the common council reject a re- tribute to Sonnentag on page 7.
quest for rezoning for a pro-
posed 96-unit apartment
building at 6620-6630 Century
Ave. adjacent to the Pheasant
Branch Conservancy.
A petition filed by residents
surrounding the site would also
require a super majority vote in In honor of National Three local poets - Alice an open mic session at the end
favor by the council for ap-
proval.
Poetry Month, the DAlessio, Marilyn Taylor, and of the night. The event will
Tim Walsh - will share their take place in the Librarys
Jacob Klein, the developer Middleton Public work and explore the process lower-level Archer Rooms.
behind Meadow Ridge and Oak Library will host a by which lived experience and For more information about
Ridge affordable housing and poetry reading on memory become poetry. Mem- the poets, and to register online,
senior housing apartments, calls
Thursday, April 27 bers of the audience are encour- visit the Middleton Librarys
his latest proposal Stagecoach
at 6:30 PM entitled aged to bring an original online events calendar at midli-
favorite poem to share during brary.org/events.
DAlessio Poetry as Memoir.
PLAN, page 6
THEATER
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From left: Julian Engle (Middleton High School), Michael Chiaverini (Glacier Creek Middle School), Rachel Reichard (Krom-

VACT presents
rey Middle School), Elizabeth Engle (Middleton High School), Carly Schiff (Kromrey Middle School) and Jackson Walkington
Photos contributed
Julian Engle, of Middleton, is in the blue checkered shirt
(Middleton High School).

West Side Story

April 27th-29th
Local middle and high
school students are
featured in the
performance
VACT presents their eighth School) and Taylor Brown (Sun
all teen production this April Prairie High School), while
with the classic musical West Brett Fredrickson (Mt. Horeb
Side Story. Performances run High School) plays Riff and
April 27th-29th at the VAHS Bernardo is played by Marcine
PAC with performances at Gladney (Sun Prairie High
7:30pm on Thursday the 27th, School).
Friday the 28th, and Saturday The production is directed
the 29th and 2:00pm on Saturday and co-choreographed by
the 29th. Alyssa Dvorak who made her
The Verona Area High directorial debut with last years
School Performing Arts Center all teen VACT production of
is located at 300 Richard St. Bring It On the Musical. Lynn
West Side Story is based on Vilker served as Producer and
Shakespeares tragedy Romeo Head Costume Designer of the
and Juliet and tells the story of production with Kelsey Odor-
two young lovers caught be- izzi as Music Director, Marsha
tween their warring street Heuer as Co-Choreographer,
gangs. Tony, a former member Paul Stiller and Jonathan
of the American Jets, falls in Woolums as Stage Managers,
love with Maria whose brother and Alex Rosenbaum as Assis-
is the head of the Puerto Rican tant Costume Designer.
Sharks. Their struggle to find Tickets are $16.50 for gen-
love in a world of violence and eral admission, and $11.50 for
racism is an emotional tale that seniors 65 years and older and
still holds thematic relevance children/students through high
today. school. Tickets can be pur-
The musical features a book chased in advance or at the
by Arthur Laurents, lyrics by door, depending on availability.
Stephen Sondheim, and music For information or to pur-
by Leonard Bernstein. The orig- chase advance tickets, visit
inal stage production opened on www.vact.org.
Broadway in 1957 and was di-
rected and choreographed by
Jerome Robbins. Audiences
will be mesmerized by the intri-
cate choreography and gor-
geous music, with highlights
including the exhilarating
Mambo sequence, the thought
provoking Somewhere se-
quence, and a quite comedic
rendition of Gee, Officer
Krupke.
VACTs production features
a cast of 93 teenagers between
the ages of 13-18 across 23
schools. Reese Clostermery
(Sun Prairie High School) and
Easton Smith (Madison West
High School) share the role of
Tony while Mattie Kantor
(Madison West High School)
and Olivia Foght (Waunakee
High School) share the role of
Maria. Anita is played by Kate
Veak (Verona Area High
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2017 MIDDLETON TIMES-TRIBUNE PAGE 3

WIAA award at other Big Eight Conference current Madison resident, is a dust in a beam of light, gives us house gas emissions under the half. In a finding that shatters

sends message
schools, WIAA Director of writer, educator, activist and needed scale and relevance. To Climate Action Plan. the myth that carbon pricing
Communications Todd Clark the founder of Outdoors 123, me, it is a sobering reminder of The most important of these would destroy the economy, the

that black lives,

wrote back: (Its) Encouraging an organization dedicated to how unique and precious our steps was the Clean Power Plan study showed that Carbon Fee
that teachable moments can home is; that this pale blue dot (CPP), which aims to reduce and Dividend would ADD 2.8

and black
creating community through
have an impact on the lives of the outdoors is precious and is all that we carbon dioxide emissions from million jobs.

experiences,
young people. have. With the astronomical U.S. power plants 32 percent by A similar plan was proposed

March for our

Okay. So its possible that the threats of climate change al- 2030. The CPP became an es- in February by the Climate

really dont
player that posted the unfortu- ready unfolding around us and sential element in the U.S. com- Leadership Council (CLC), a

home: The pale

nate Instagram post has learned the lessening of regulations that mitment to the Paris climate conservative group led by Re-

matter...
something, and yes, students facilitate it, we should care and accord, whereby America publican luminaries that in-

blue dot...
can learn from these teachable do something about it. Find a pledged to reduce greenhouse cludes former Secretaries of
moments. They need to talk voice and get involved in Madi- gas emissions 26 percent to 28 State and Treasury George
What happens when a bas-
about these issues and see the Letter to the Editor: son Climate March this Earth percent by 2025. Shultz and James Baker. While
ketball player posts an inappro-
impact of their actions. Middle- Day, April 22nd. Join others Without the CPP, the U.S. is the CLC plan is slightly differ-
priate message on Instagram
ton did take action and appar- With their hundredth day in with the same desire to speak unlikely to meet its Paris com- ent the price starts higher and
about the opposing team?
ently the team responded. office closing in, the current ad- out at 2pm at Capital Square, mitment, a tremendous setback increases more slowly the
You give her team a sports-
However, this action by the ministration has been unortho- where we will start the march. in global efforts to keep temper- basic pillars are the same: Put a
manship award.
WIAA glosses over everything. dox to say the least. Of all the Whether you come for your- atures from warming more than fee on carbon and give the rev-
Last week the Middleton
The school can put a feather in issues and tensions that have self, your family, or the future 2 degrees Celsius above pre-in- enue back to households.
High Schools girls basketball
its cap and add to the many gnawed and divided We the of humanity, I urge you all to re- dustrial levels. Crossing the 2C What are the chances that a
team, coached by Jeff Kind,
things that they are doing to cre- People since then, an underly- member our pale blue dot. threshold, scientists warn, will Republican-controlled Con-
was awarded the WIAA sports-
ate an inclusive school. All of ing theme has persisted; a bla- lead to catastrophic conse- gress will consider climate leg-
manship award for girls basket-
this looks great on paper. tant distrust of Science and of Jesse Ellgren quences that the world is ill-pre- islation? Much better than most
ball for exemplary
Meanwhile, people like Ray- group consensus. This has been City/Town of Residence: pared to handle food people realize.
sportsmanship during the 2017
ford are not convinced and nei- most evident in the denial of cli- Middleton shortages, coastal flooding, epi- With each week, more and
state tournament.
ther am I. More work needs to mate change and the repeal of demics, mass migrations, desta- more Republicans are joining
This is the same team where

As White House
be done at the school and at the environmental regulations and bilized nations. the bipartisan House Climate
a player posted a note on Insta-
WIAA. A sportsmanship award milestones; such as retracting With the executive branch Solutions Caucus, a place free
gram several months ago that

rolls back
is not going to change that. EPA regulations and green now shirking any responsibility of the toxic rhetoric surround-
accused Madison East of in-
Middleton has a history of to deal with climate change, ing the climate issue, where

climate rules,
tentionally trying to hurt two of lighting the Keystone XL and
racially motivated incidents. In the Dakota Access Pipelines. As Congress must step into the equal numbers of Republicans
our players and then laughing
addition to the two listed above, breach. America can meet its and Democrats come together

Congress must
about it with the hashtag overwhelming as the vigor of
a Middleton JV football player this denialism has been, I am obligation and then some to listen to one another, share
#youregonnaworkforusany-

step in now...
allegedly used a racial slur on reminded of with a market-based solution ideas and find common ground
ways.
the field toward a La Follette a quote from the great Carl that appeals to policymakers for effective solutions to climate
While the post was quickly
player last fall. And no one has Sagan. The famous astronomer across the political spectrum: a change. The caucus currently
removed and apologies were
forgotten the 2006 incident in and science advocate, who per- steadily rising fee on carbon has 38 members, 19 of them
given all around, one really
which Middleton fans chanted Earth Day arrives this year with revenue returned to house- from the GOP side of the aisle.
does have to ask: What message fectly framed the setting of our
food stamps, food stamps and with serious questions about holds. This Earth Day, as we take
does this send to other schools existence on our pale blue dot.
Os-car May-er. While this Americas commitment to pre- Known as Carbon Fee and stock of the state of our world
who participated in the tourna- Look again at that dot.
specific behavior has stopped, serve a clean environment and Dividend, the policy would as- and the steps needed to preserve
ment and had exemplary sea- Thats here. Thats home. Thats
the roots of the behavior go limit the risks posed by climate sess a fee on the carbon dioxide a hospitable climate, Americans
sons? What message does it us. On it everyone you love,
back years. I should know be- change. Thats because on content of fossil fuels coal, oil should be alarmed by the cal-
send to East High School and everyone you know, everyone
cause I graduated from Middle- March 28, President Trump and gas at or near the first lous disregard the current ad-
players of color? you ever heard of, every human
ton High School in 1979 and we signed an executive order to point sale. The fee would start ministration has toward the
Sheree Alyce Rayford will being who ever was, lived out
were chanting Os-car May-er start the process of dismantling at $15 per ton of CO2 and in- threat of global warming. For-
tell you. She alleges she was the their lives. The aggregate of our
back then. several initiatives under the crease $10 per ton each year, tunately, we have another
victim of mocking by fans at a joy and suffering, thousands of
The bottom line is this: Obama administration to reduce sending a powerful signal to the branch of government that can
Middleton-LaFollette boys bas- confident religions, ideologies,
Teams who do the right thing pollution that drives climate marketplace that moves invest- correct Trumps misguided poli-
ketball game at Middleton in and economic doctrines, every
one time should not be awarded change, pollution that also af- ments and behavior toward cies. By enacting a fee on car-
February. She posted to her hunter and forager, every hero
sportsmanship awards. Teams fects the air we breathe and the clean energy and efficiency. At bon with revenue returned to
Facebook account when she and coward, every creator and
that do the right thing consis- water we drink. the same time, revenue from the households, Congress can avert
heard the news about the award. destroyer of civilization, every
tently should be awarded These initiatives became nec- fee would be returned equally to disaster, create jobs and reassert
I think this is a wonderful king and peasant, every young
sportsmanship awards. essary when Congress failed in all households, shielding fami- U.S. leadership on the greatest
example of how black voices couple in love, every mother
I agree with Rayford. This 2010 to enact legislation to lies from the economic impact challenge humanity has ever
are muted. This season alone and father, hopeful child, inven-
award sends a clear message price carbon. When control of of the carbon fee, with many faced.
there have been SEVERAL tor and explorer, every teacher
that black lives and black expe- the House of Representatives households actually coming out
(people) who spoke out against of morals, every corrupt politi-
riences really do not matter. We shifted to Republicans in 2011, ahead. Sincerely,
Middleton and this is the re- cian, every superstar, every
need to do a better job of hold- efforts to legislate climate solu- A study released in 2014 by Mark Reynolds
sponse from WIAA No wor- supreme leader, every saint
ing our schools accountable. tions came to a screeching halt. Regional Economic Models,
ries, I hear it loud and clear. and sinner in the history of our
Faced with numerous impacts Inc., examined this proposal to Editors note: Mark Reynolds
An article posted April 14 by species lived there-on a mote of
Sincerely, from climate change rising determine its environmental and is executive director of Citizens
the Wisconsin State Journal said dust suspended in a sunbeam.
seas, warmer temperatures, economic impact over a 20-year Climate Lobby.
that When notified via email I truly love this quote. To
Diane Schwartz more severe weather, wildfires, period. The REMI study found
that the selection of Middleton paint the entire existence of hu-
health risks Obama took sev- that after 20 years, the policy
was drawing negative Twitter manity and everything that
Editors note: Schwartz, a eral steps to reduce U.S. green- would cut CO2 emissions by
comments from student-athletes shares it as living on a speck of
Can Film Festival to features
PAGE 4 MIDDLETON TIMES-TRIBUNE THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2017

amazing structures from the Silver

Screenbuilt from packaged food
7thAnnual Canstruction helps End Hunger for many in our community
Community members are in-
vited to attend the 7th Annual Event Details: 7th An-
Canstruction Madison event nual CanstructionMadi-
beginning April 24 at West son: Can Film Festival
Towne Mall in Madison, WI. West Towne Mall
Hosted by Middleton Outreach Monday, April
Ministry (MOM), 23 teams 24th 6am-9pm (Build)

St. Bernard Garage Sale

from businesses, churches, Tuesday, April 25 Sun-
schools and organizations day, April 30: Public
around Dane County will build Viewing and Voting during
Photo contributed

giant structures made of canned Mall Hours (10-9Monday-

goods and packaged food and Saturday, 11-6 Sunday) Photo contributed
Following the build, mall goers and event attendees will vote St. Bernard Catholic Churchs All Parish Garage Sale will
will compete for awards, but Sunday, April 30, 6:30pm:
for their favorite canned goods structure from Tuesday, April take place Thursday, April 20 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday,
with a primary goal to help End Awards Ceremony
25 to Sunday, April 30 through Facebook and Instagram, or in- April 21 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday, April 22 from
Hunger in our person at West Towne Mall. 7:30-11 a.m. All proceeds will go to St. Bernards Conference
community. This years theme of St. Vincent DePaul. For more information, call Connie Bick-
is Can Film Festival. April 25 to Sunday, April ler at 608-692-7922 or Diane Zander at 608-831-5167. Pictured
team building, it is an opportu- 180 tons of food over the past

Capital Flight announces

After the week-long event, 30 through Facebook and Insta- above, organizers prepare for the event.
all food is donated to the MOM gram, or in-person at West nity for the community to see six years.
Food Pantry, one of the largest Towne Mall. The Peoples how the competition works to The community is also in-

Cirrus Training Center

food pantries in the area, serv- Choice award, as well as other benefit those in need.Eachcan vited to participate by buying a
ing West Madison, Middleton honors including Most Nutri- is food for families and another Can of Hope. For $10, a yel-

that will open in June

and Cross Plains. tious and Structural Ingenu- step towards ending hunger, low can with the donors name
The Canstruction Madison ity, will be given at the Awards says Al Ripp, MOM Executive will be added to Dorothys Yel-
build day will take place Ceremony on April 30 at Director. Our hope is that this low Brick Road, which will be
onMonday, April 24from 6am 6:30pm in the mall Food Court, event draws awareness to the on display at Canstruction
to 9pm, throughout West Towne featuring emcee Amy Carlson, need, but also to the many peo- Madison 2017. If donors raise
ple and businesses that are car- $2,000 in donations, Zendesk Capital Flight, a Middleton- comprised of composite materi-
Mall. Following the build, mall NBC15.
ing for their fellow community will donate a Challenge Grant based, premier aircraft sales and als, feature cutting edge avion-
goers and event attendees will Canstruction not only
members. of $1,000. All donations sup- acquisitions firm announced ics, automotive inspired
vote for their favorite canned brings friends and colleagues
Canstruction Madison port MOMs efforts to end during a theatrics filled event, aesthetics and creature com-
goods structure from Tuesday, together to give back while
competitions have raised over hunger in the community. Cans the opening of their newest ex- forts. Unique to the Cirrus is a

About Middleton Outreach Ministry

can be purchased at can- pansion, a certified Cirrus ballistic rocket powered total
sofhope.momhelps.org. Training Center. Beginning in airframe parachute designed to
For more details about the late June, people will have ac- bring the complete aircraft and
MOM is a local non-profit organization that leads a community-wide effort to prevent home- event, visit: canstructionmadi- cess to the finest, safest, and its occupants to the ground
lessness and end hunger for our neighbors throughout Middleton, West Madison and Cross Plains. son.org. most technically advanced pis- safely in the event of an emer-
Through our business partners, affiliated churches, area schools, community service clubs, and Canstruction Madison ton aircraft build today, ac- gency situation.
numerous individuals, we provide food, clothing, housing assistance, emergency financial assis- 2017 is generously presented by cording to a company Matt Hofeldt, Capital Flight
tance, and special services for seniors. All programs are provided free of charge to neighbors in Godfrey & Kahn and Associ- statement. president, points out that not
need. To learn more about the programs and people helped by MOM, log on tomomhelps.org. ated Bank. The Cirrus line of aircraft, only will currently licensed pi-
built in Duluth Minnesota are lots be able to rent the aircraft,
but it will also be available to
those wishing to complete their
initial private pilot and instru-
ment training. That is very
unique, and nowhere within 500
miles of us is that scenario pos-
sible. In addition, we will have
the very latest Cirrus aircraft
available, the SR G6 released in
2017, which incorporates major
improvements and advance-
ments from previous model
years.
Capital Flight also plans to
encourage training to be com-
pleted in non-traditional ways.
Completing training via sce-
nario based lessons and during
the course of actual trips.
Hofeldt stated Training this
way will make better, more con-
fident and more enthusiastic pi-
lots, who are not only proficient
in piloting the airplane, but
comfortable integrating it into
their lifestyle.
Capital Flight also intends to
add a tailwheel aircraft within
the next few months, so pilots
will have the opportunity to
hone and perfect the classic
stick and rudder skills, as well
as enjoy this opposite end of the
spectrum aviation experience.
Capital Flight was founded in
2013 as an aviation partner lo-
cated in south central Wiscon-
sin, with their corporate
headquarters at the Middleton
Municipal Airport, identifier
C29.
They specialize in pre-owned
aircraft sales, airport real estate,
aircraft management and are the
Midwest Aviat Aircraft dealer.
You can find them on the
web atwww.capital-flight.com.
Obituary
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2017 MIDDLETON TIMES-TRIBUNE PAGE 5

Dr. Robert S. Kimura

D r . the Award of Merit of the Asso-
Robert S. ciation of Otolaryngology Re-
Kimura, search in recognition of his
inner ear contributions to the field. He
researcher continued his research activities
and med- at the Massachusetts Eye and
ical scien- Ear Infirmary until his retire-
tist, died ment in 2000.
April 7, A dedicated husband, a kind
2017 at the age of 96. Born on and supportive father and dot-
June 5, 1920 in Long Beach, ing grandfather, Dr Kimura was

Fiona Lynch is aRising Star

CA to Kumazo and Toku always a pillar of strength for
Kimura, he was a longtime res- his family, providing wise yet
ident of Weston, MA until he friendly words at every occa-
Photo contributed

moved to Middleton, WI in sion. He was staunchly loyal

2009. and dedicated to all those he be-
Co-founder and former direc- friended, and his gentle de- Last week the Middleton Optimist Club honored Fiona Lynch as a Rising Star. She is a Senior at MHS, and will continue
tor of the Electron Microscopy meanour coupled with strong her studies at UW-Madison in the Fall. She is one of a very small number of incoming students to be admitted as a Freshman
Laboratory at the Massachusetts determination in all he did was into the School of Business. Fiona was introduced by MHS Dean of Students Chuck Murphree, who praised Fionas integrity
Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, an inspiration to those around and character. She is never without a smile, and she is a role model for every other student, he noted. In addition to her studies
MA and associate professor at him. He was an avid Boston and school activities, Fiona holds a part-time position with HyVee. Later this month, Fiona will be competing in the International
Harvard Medical School, Dr Red Sox fan and loved classical DECA event in California. She will be presenting an advertising campaign featuring a Middleton restaurant. Following college,
Kimura conducted research on music, birdwatching and Su- she hopes to assume a leadership role with the American Cancer Society, an organization which provided support to her and the
Menieres Disease and the doku. family during her fathers illness six years ago. Included in the photo above are Dr. Brad Hartjes, Mr. Murphy, Fiona and her
structure of the inner ear. He Robert Kimura is survived by parents (Kirk and Laura Lynch).
was a strong believer in team his wife, Ayako, his two daugh-
research, particularly the collab- ters, Ibuki Kimura of Middle-
oration between clinicians and ton, WI and Tomomi Jorgensen
basic scientists, as exemplified of London, England, and his
by his association with Dr four grandchildren, Alex and
Harold Schuknecht at Harvard Megan Button and Lukas and
Medical School for over three Keira Jorgensen.
decades. In 1988, Dr Kimura Private services were held.
was awarded the Shambaugh
Prize in Otology by the Col- Cress Center
legium Oto-Rhino-Laryngolog- 6021 University Ave.
icum and in 1990 was presented Madison, WI 53705
608-238-8406
Please share your memories at
CressFuneralService.com
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TOWN continued from page 1

trol in the hands of the five-member town board, said a resident, has exercised. After Town Administrator David Shaw announced the totals, he
which allows controversial zoning decisions to be made by a ma- Also, they are the experts, we are not, he said. gave Board Supervisors Richard Oberle, Richson and Renteria the
jority of three people. If the town wants to take control over its zoning it should con- oath of office.
Tom Wise called placing zoning solely in the hands of the town sider incorporating into a village, and idea Renteria said he will re- Richson thanked those still in attendance for coming and urged
board that may also have development interests a recipe for cor- search this year. them to participate in town government by coming to meetings and
ruption. Residents voted by paper ballot and many did not stay to hear volunteering to serve on communities and commissions.
Recently re-elected Board Supervisor Brent Renteria said the the results, assuming the status quo would win by a landslide. David Feel free to speak up on matters of interest to the town, she
town is generally happy with the zoning authority Dane County Salmon said he would be surprised if people voted to opt out. said.

PLAN continued from page 1

Trail Apartments. He first which would get one-to-one un-

floated the concept by the city derground parking and reduce
over a year ago and since then the height along Century Ave.
it has had numerous iterations. Klein pointed out to the plan
Klein went through the his- commission and audience his
tory before the public hearing other projects and the amount of
for the rezoning began. He said senior and workforce housing
the original proposal had four hes created in Middleton. He
stories and 85 units with and a also noted that no one disputes
pitched roof. Following input that the existing properties are
from city planning he had his blighted and reminded the plan
architects adjust to a flat roof commission that the site had al-
with 80 units. When it came up ready been identified by the city
for concept review the plan as an infill redevelopment loca-
called for 73 units, three stories tion.
with a setback fourth story. The Lastly, Klein addressed the
plan commission granted con- concerns noted in the staff re-
cept approval noting the density port regarding storm water
may have to be reduced. Klein runoff and conservancy protec-
then revised the proposal and tion.
brought back to concept ap- We are statutorily held to all
proval a larger U-shaped build- of these DNR standards which
ing with underground parking we will fully comply with,
with 96 units. Klein said. The project will
Klein says it was clear based meet all storm water runoff re-
on plan commission members quirements and [it is] obviously
and neighbors comments that very sensitive to have the con-
the density was too high. For servancy next door.
Developer Jacob Klein speaking to the Middleton Planning Commission at City Hall last week.
Times-Tribune photo by Cameron Bren

the rezoning request, Klein pre- City planning staff member

sented a similar architecture but Mark Opitz said the protest pe-
the building was slightly moved tition was validated and met the
and flipped around and reduced statutory requirements to re-
the units to 83. quire a super majority vote from cant number of apartments in 6630 Century Ave., stated that He said he is tired of going to as he understood it only is rele-
Klein says 80 units is a good the common council. Such a pe- the area. her lot will possibly be included these meetings and asked that vant to that particular proposal.
number because the building tition requires 115 signatures, Alan Muirhead, speaking in the development. She has both sides try to be reasonable. Alder Hans Hilbert made a
can sustain a full-time manager while the one submitted had also on behalf of his wife, said lived there for the last 13 years He said its not reasonable to motion to deny the rezoning re-
and have a few more amenities. 171. hes concerned about the size of and said the last five years or so expect to have single-family quest.
Given he has another building For the public hearing 13 the building. The smaller alter- have been very difficult, be- homes on the site and expect it Being that weve heard
nearby he could potentially go people submitted letters of op- native mentioned by Klein is cause she doesnt know if she to work financially. He said he overwhelming dissatisfaction
down to a 54 unit and have one position, 15 people spoke in op- heading in the right direction, should maintain her house or is an advocate for quality design with the proposal for 83 units
manager for both locations, he position, three spoke in favor he said, and asked that the plan sell it to the developer of this and materials, such as Klein is and that is how this rezone is
said, but noting that under that and one person commented commission take no action until project. proposing and has used in other noted and there is not enough
scenario he likely wouldnt buy strictly on the trailhead develop- the plan is clarified. She pointed out that she felt projects. Rost also said the big- information on any of the other
and redevelop all six properties ment aspect of the proposal. Sally Carpenter said there is a little uncomfortable with what ger traffic is probably from de- scenarios, I think there were ad-
considered blight. Those who spoke in opposi- an opportunity for something Ramsey said, because he previ- velopment in the Town of equate concerns brought up re-
Klein said he would also con- tion raised concerns about the really creative here and she ously tried to buy her house as Middleton and said it is only garding but not limited to storm
sider dropping units down to 72, density of the project and the would like to see something a prospective developer of her fair to acknowledge that. water, room for a setback, trail-
traffic impact, more family-friendly, such as a property. Ramsey spoke out of Plan commission member head access, positioning of
Jim OBrien said the city cluster of duplexes. turn, saying that it would have Jim Wexler asked Mark Opitz if building, parking and traffic
makes a commitment when it Jamie Denman said she ques- been a different project with the petition would have any ef- that I will make a motion to
zones land and requires a com- tions whether the neighborhood less density. She said finally fect if the proposal was deny the rezone request with the
pelling reason to change it. He could sustain a development that she feels the city owes her changed. Opitz said that would understanding that it is the
said there are already a signifi- that size and is concerned about some sort of decision. really have to be a question an- property owners right to resub-
the impact on the conservancy. Troy Rost, one of the owners swered by the city attorney but mit future request at something
She also noted concerns about of the Stamm House, said he other than an 83 unit apartment
traffic and loss of privacy. and his partners have a huge building, Hilbert said.
Similar concerns were raised stake in what happens on this Wexler seconded the motion
by those who spoke in opposi- site. He said hes not sure what and said he supported it because
tion, including former Middle- the right number of units for the of the concerns brought up, and
ton Mayor Dan Ramsey. site is but everyone can agree also because keeping it alive by
Susan Brye, who lives at the blight needs to be removed. referring to another committee
without a definite number of
units and plan would be confus-
ing. This way the developer can
bring a fresh proposal and start
the process over again as he
chooses.
The motion passed unani-
mously.

CHURCH NOTES
Fond farewell for Mayor Kurt
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2017 MIDDLETON TIMES-TRIBUNE PAGE 7

City leaders gathered to say thank you to Kurt Sonnentag as he prepared to leave office

There was a public celebration of Kurt Sonnentags 10-year tenure as mayor on Wednesday, April 12, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Pleasant View Golf Clubhouse. Clockwise from top left: Mayor
Photos by Jeff Martin

Kurt with Police Chief Chuck Foulke; Susan West, President of Middletons Common Council, pays tribute to departing Mayor Kurt; Part of the crowd that attended Mayor Kurts farewell
party at the Pleasant View Golf Course clubhouse; State Representative Dianne Hesselbein presents a Citation by the Wisconsin Senate commending Sonnentag on his long service to the City of
Middleton; City Administrator Mike Davis reads the Citys Proclamation declaring April12th to be Kurt Sonnentag Day in Middleton; Sonnentag with Al Ripp, Executive Director of Middleton
Outreach Ministry.
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Middleton topples Verona

for first Big Eight win
by ROB REISCHEL single, then Liam Belleveau
Times-Tribune drew a one-out walk. Then
with two outs, Alan Roden
It took longer than anyone reached on an error that scored
would have liked. Land and tied the game, 1-1.
But Middletons baseball It stayed that way until the
team finally won a Big Eight sixth inning, when the
Conference game. Cardinals pushed across the
The Cardinals, who began game-winning run.
league play 0-4, defeated previ- Roden had a leadoff single,
ously unbeaten Verona, 2-1, then Zach Shipley was hit by a
last Saturday. pitch.
Middleton improved to 1-4 Carsen Schulz followed
in the league and 2-5 overall. with a fly ball out that moved
When youre 0-for and the runners to third and second
playing Verona whos unde- base. Luke Ballweg then flew
feated in conference, we just out to right, but Roden tagged
needed a chance to win a and scored to give the
game, Schmitt said. We Cardinals a 2-1 lead.
found a way to finish it and that Verona put a runner on in
was good. the seventh after an error by
Cardinals junior Brady shortstop Joel Ticknor. But
Schmitt hurled a gem and Schmitt worked out of the jam
picked up the win. Schmitt and lifted the Cardinals to an
went the distance, allowed just important win.
five hits, one earned run, struck We needed one, pretty
out four and walked two. bad, Tom Schmitt said. And
Schmitt also threw strikes we did a good job pitching and
on 62 of his 96 pitches scratching across a couple of
(64.6%). runs. Hopefully, this can get us
Brady threw a lot of strikes going.
and got ahead of the hitters, Middleton also fell to
Tom Schmitt said. He was Janesville Craig and Madison
really consistent and thats West last week. Heres a recap
what we needed. of those contests.
Middleton trailed, 1-0, in Janesville Craig 5,
the third inning when it scored Middleton 0 Middletons

Softball Cardinals
for the first time in 23 innings Schulz was terrific, allowing
and tied the game up. just four hits and two earned Times-Tribune photo by Mary Langenfeld

Ryan Land had a leadoff Zach Shipley and Middletons baseball team won their first Big Eight Conference game of the year last Saturday.
BASEBALL, page 12

starting to roll
Middleton wins two out of three
Verona loaded the bases come up with Hannah
by ROB REISCHEL
with nobody out after two Edingtons shallow fly ball.
Times-Tribune walks and a hit in the first The Cardinals extended
inning. But Kopp got Emma their lead to 4-0 in the fourth.
Middletons girls softball Kleinsek to ground to third Anderson and Buss singled to
team won two of its first three baseman Ashley Bindl, who start the inning and advanced
Big Eight Conference games. threw home to get the first out. on Edingtons groundout. After
The Cardinals defeated A strikeout and a ground out to Rachael Roberts struck out,
Verona, 6-4, last Tuesday and Banke at shortstop ended the Banke looped a fly into shal-
fell to Janesville Craig, 7-2, threat. low right that scored both run-
last Friday. We told the team that was a ners.
Middleton then upended huge win for us and it had to be Veronas Savannah Rainey
Madison West, 11-2, on deflating for them, Middleton belted a three-run home run in
Monday. coach Perry Hibner said. You the fifth to pull the Wildcats
Heres a recap of the could feel the momentum shift within 4-3. But Middleton
Cardinals week. to us. pushed its lead back to 5-3 in
Middleton 6, Verona 4 Middleton took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the fifth when
The Wildcats have been a force the second. Hanna Fisher sin- Jessica Parente singled to left
in the league for years now. But gled to left off Meghan and later scored on an
Middleton got the best of Anderson with one out. Anderson grounder.
Verona last Tuesday. After Katrina Anderson The Wildcats closed within
Junior Lauren Banke had struck out, Brianna Buss dou- 5-4 in the sixth, but Middleton
three hits and drove in two bled to left center and Fisher responded with a run in the bot-
Times-Tribune photo by Mary Langenfeld runs, while senior Makenzie advanced to third. Both players tom of the inning. Banke led
Kopp scattered eight hits as the scored when center fielder off with a triple to right and
Lauren Banke (right) and Makenzie Kopp celebrate during the Cardinals win over Madison host Cardinals beat the Kasie Keyes wasnt able to
West on Monday. Wildcats. SOFTBALL, page 12
Golfers
making
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2017 MIDDLETON TIMES-TRIBUNE PAGE 9

strides
Middleton plays well at
Beloit, Edgewood Invite
by ROB REISCHEL middle 70s.
Middleton also counted 82s
Times-Tribune
from both senior Ross
Johnson and sophomore
There was progress, Chandon Thomas. Senior
growth and improvement. Colin Butler shot an 85 that
And right now, was discarded.
Middletons boys golf coach Middletons lineup remains
Tom Cabalka can live with far from settled. And Cabalka
that. hinted that freshman Tommy
The Cardinals finished in Krewaldt who shot 79 at a
second place at last Tuesdays JV meet put himself in the
Beloit Memorial Triangular hunt for a varsity spot.
held at Krueger Haskell Golf We need those three play-
Course. Madison Memorial ers whoever they may be
edged Middleton for first to drop a few more
place, 318-319, while the host strokes, Cabalka said of the
Purple Knights were a distant bottom of his lineup. (Then)
third (350). we can get our total down to
Middleton also placed where we can be competitive
fourth at the 20-team Madison with the better teams.
Edgewood Invite held At the star-studded
Monday at Blackhawk Edgewood Invite on Monday,
Country Club. Eau Claire Memorial won the
Consistency has been our team title with a 317. Madison
biggest problem so far, Edgewood (320), Verona
Cabalka said. We need to (327), Middleton (329) and
play smarter and eliminate the Edgerton (331) rounded out
doubles and sometime triple the top five.
bogeys, to get the scores that Butler led the Cardinals
each are capable of shooting. with a 4-over-par, 76. Both
Good holes and then bad Wipfli and Mitch Giroux shot
holes dont often translate into 84s and Zucker carded an 85.
good scores. Weve got to get
our players to believe that April 11
bogeys are not all that bad, Beloit Memorial Triangular
Team scores: Madison Memorial
and turning a double or triple 318, Middleton 319, Beloit Memorial
into a bogey will lower their 350.
score substantially. Madison Memorial: Knecht 80,
Middleton senior Brett Danielson 81, Cagnazzo 76, Simmerson
81. Middleton: Wipfli 77, Johnson 82,
Wipfli, who recently moved to Zucker 78, Thomas 82. Beloit
No. 1 in the lineup, carded a Memorial: Klobucar 76, Polgaze 86,
team-low 77 at Beloit. Wipfli Davis 93, Jensen 95.
Times-Tribune photo by Mary Langenfeld
At Krueger Haskell GC, par 70.
struggled on the front nine
with a 43, but played the back April 17 Brett Wipfli and Middletons boys golf team finished fourth at the 20-team Madison Edgewood Invite on Monday.
nine at even-par, 34. Madison Edgewood Invitational
Wipfli also had just 24 Team scores: Eau Claire Memorial
317; Madison Edgewood 320; Verona
putts in his round. 327; Middleton 329; Edgerton 331;
Brett is a very good put- Madison Memorial 332; Janesville
ter, Cabalka said. Parker 335; Monona Grove 336;
Junior Andy Zucker shot a
Onalaska 343; Sun Prairie 344; Beloit
Memorial 348; Mount Horeb 348;
78 and had a day somewhat Milton 350; Janesville Craig 352;
similar to Wipflis. Zucker Monroe 359; Stoughton 359; Fort
shot 44 on the front nine, but Atkinson 361; Oregon 361; Madison
LaFollette 370; Madison West 371.
carded an even-par 34 on the Top 10 individuals: 1, Hudecek,
back. ECM, 75; 2, Butler, Mid, 76; 3, Fladten,
It was great to see those ECM, 77; 4 (tie), Gierhart, MEd,
two fight adversity and finish
Schroeckenthaler, MG, Erickson, Edg,
and Kaegi, Ver, 78; 8 (tie), Klobucar,
the round with some great BM, and Gilmore, MEd, 79; 10 (tie),
play, Cabalka said of Zucker Gilles, MEd, Klus, Ore, Zimmerman, JP,
and Wipfli. If we can get Rufenacht, Ver, and Buyze, ECM, 80.
Middleton scores: Butler 76;
them to be more consistent, Giroux 84; Wipfli 84; Zucker 85.
they are both very capable of At Blackhawk Country Club, par
shooting some rounds in the 72.
DSHA tops Cards
PAGE 10 MIDDLETON TIMES-TRIBUNE THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2017

Girls soccer
try. our team. She elevates every-

team falls to
DSHA is very good team, one around her. She read and
Middleton coach Mary Duffy stepped up into DSHAs passes

defending
said. They moved the ball to move into the offense.
well quickly and efficiently. Duffy was also quite
Their field was very wide, pleased with the play of sweep-

state champs
which played well into their er Lauren Hendricks and out-
ability to switch the point of side back/forward Lexi
attack.We were out-played for Schultz.
the majority of the game, how- And despite the loss, Duffy
by ROB REISCHEL ever, we were able to get some believes her team isnt far away
Times-Tribune opportunities to score as well. from great things.
The Dashers got a goal from When we pressed together
Middletons girls soccer all-state player Megan as a defensive team, we were
team saw the best last Tuesday. Crevoiserat in the 35th minute. able to keep them locked into
Now, the Cardinals fully The Cardinals then controlled our offensive half, Duffy
understand the level they need play in the early part of the sec- said. We struggled when we
to reach to eventually become ond half as both Tyler Wilson booted the ball out of our
the best. and Tessa Grywalsky had ter- defensive half and did not work
Middleton traveled to rific scoring opportunities, but the ball up the field through
defending WIAA Division 1 couldnt finish. possession. It goes back to our
state champion DSHA and Finally, DSHA notched an previous weekends relation
dropped a 2-0 decision to the insurance goal in the 58th that we need to work on pos-
mighty Dashers. minute. Afterwards, Duffy sessing the ball up the field
The Cardinals fell to 2-1 on praised the work of midfielder instead of playing direct.
the young season, while DSHA Kalli Acker, who was sensa- On deck: Middleton was
improved to 4-2-1. DSHAs tional in defeat. at Madison Memorial Tuesday,
only losses, though, have come She dominated the middle then hosts Sun Prairie
during an out-of-state tourna- of the field, Duffy said of Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
ment featuring some of the best Acker. Her calm composure
high school teams in the coun- and field presence is vital for
File photo

Kalli Acker (14) and Middletons girls soccer team fell to DSHA last Tuesday.
 Girls lacrosse
team now 6-0
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2017 MIDDLETON TIMES-TRIBUNE PAGE 11

Middletons girls lacrosse Middleton then turned in a

team continues to play smart dominant performance and top-
and keeps taking care of busi- pled DeForest. The Cardinals
ness. built a 15-3 halftime lead and
The Cardinals improved to rolled to an easy win.
6-0 last week by notching two Sophomore Lauren Drake
more impressive wins. notched four goals, and Allie
Middleton rolled past Ballweg, Julia Fermanich and
Verona, 10-6, last Tuesday and Carmen Schremp each scored
crushed DeForest, 20-5, last three goals. A total of 10 differ-
Thursday. ent Middleton players scored
The Cardinals built a 9-2 including senior Abby Drake,
lead over Verona before the who had two goals.
Wildcats responded with four Juniors Lexi Basel, Eleanor
unanswered goals. Middleton Mackey and sophomores
senior Abby Drake then scored Sophia Bote, Raina Hess and
to finish off the Wildcats. Nina Porras each added a goal.
Drake and sophomore Julia Sophomore Kayla Wiegand led
Fermanich led all scorers with the Cardinals with two assists.
three goals each. Junior Lexi Middleton has now
Basel added two goals along outscored its opponents, 76-20.
with two assists. Mackey leads all Middleton
Junior Eleanor Mackey and scorers with 15 goals, followed

Track teams topple Parker

Times-Tribune photo by Mary Langenfeld sophomore Lauren Drake by Abby Drake with 13 goals.
rounded out the scoring with On deck: Middleton was at
Anthony Gatlin and Middletons boys track and field team defeated Janesville Parker last Tuesday. one goal each. Sophomore Waunakee on Monday, then
Julia Carr led all players with travels to the co-op team from
three assists and senior goalie Whitefish/Nicolet/Shorewood

Boys lacrosse team

Mia Acker had eight saves. on Friday.

notches first win

by ROB REISCHEL was first in the 800-meter run (52.71). The Cardinals 800- and Logan Frey captured the
(2:38). Charlotte Sue won the meter relay team of Delaney, 3,200-meter run (11:37.0).
Times-Tribune
1,600-meter run (5:41) and Jennifer McGinnis, Grace Max Elliott won the shot
Molly Hoferle was first in the Peterson and Pflasterer- put (42-8) and Matthew
Middletons boys and girls 3,200 (12:46). Jennerjohn was first in Leiferman won the pole vault Middletons boys lacrosse Kunsch had a pair of second
track and field teams defeated Courtney Florin won the 1:55.60. (12-0). team broke into the win col- half goals, while sophomore
Beloit Memorial in a dual triple jump (32-2) and Reshma Middletons quartet of Stuart Wodzro, Anthony umn last Saturday. Nathan Kapp, senior Troy
meet last Tuesday. Gali was first in the discus McGinnis, Ellie Grosspietch, Gatlin, Aaron Richardson and The Cardinals defeated Reifstek and Wahlgren all
The Cardinals girls posted (86-6 ). Madeline Pflasterer- Peterson and Alyssa Turner captured the 800-meter Hudson, 13-10, and improved scored, as well.
a 92-48 win. Middletons boys Jennerjohn won the pole vault Lemirande also won the run, while Preston Lewis, to 1-4 on the young season. Senior goalie Tyler Dohmier
defeated the Purple Knights, (10-feet) and Sitori Tanin cap- 1,600-meter relay. Noah Roberson, Eagan Peters- Middleton struck for four added eight saves.
84-57. tured the high jump (4-8). On the boys side, James Michaud and Brandon Martin goals in the first quarter, with We need all of our players
On the girls side, Middletons 400-meter Pabst won the 100-meter dash won the 1,600-meter run. two coming from senior Lane contributing for us to have suc-
Middletons Tai Pritts won the relay team of Autumn (11.39), while Tre Turner won Wahlgren and one each from cess and that finally showed up
100-meter dash in 12.69 sec- Delaney, Rachel Zander, Noell the 200 (23.41). Ryan Madoch senior Jack Stormer and sopho- this game, Middleton coach
onds, while Hadley Braaten Jellison and Pritts was first won the 400-meter run (53.71) more Kevin Grelle. Karl Wahlgren said. We will
Freshman Drew Teff, senior get even stronger as the season
Gunnar Kunsch, junior Jake moves forward.
Hoskins and Wahlgren all On deck: Middleton was
scored in the second quarter at Waunakee Tuesday, then
and the Cardinals built an 8-6 travels to Eastside on Friday at
halftime lead. 5 p.m.
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continued from page 12

runs in 5 2/3 innings against the ly batting below .200. But the
No. 1 team in the state. But the situational hitting just isnt
Cardinals committed six errors happening right now.
including four by Ticknor at Traditionally, weve
shortstop. always hit around .300, or bet-
Schulz threw strikes on 62 ter. Im still confident well get
of 101 pitches (61.4%), had it going.
four strikeouts and just one Madison West 8,
walk against a Craig team that Middleton 0 The Cardinals
already has four Division 1 managed only one hit and were
recruits. blanked by the Regents last
Carsen was hitting his Tuesday.
spots, Tom Schmitt said. He Jimmy Frusciante lasted just
was changing location and two innings and took the loss
pitches and that was something for Middleton.
that hes showed us he can han- On deck: Middleton host-
dle. ed Janesville Parker Tuesday,
Ticknor had three errors in then is at Madison La Follette
the first inning and Middleton at Warner Park Thursday at 5
had four overall as Craig p.m.
scored an unearned run and
took a 1-0 lead. April 11
The Cougars had another Madison West 8, Middleton 0
Middleton .............. 000 000 0 0 1
unearned run in the second, 1
then pushed their lead to 3-0 Madison West ... 001 304 x 8 9 2
with another unearned run in Pitchers (ip-h-er-bb-so) M:
the fifth. Craig then added two
Frusciante (L; 2-4-4-4-2), Reisdorf (3-3-
3-2-2), Schmitt (1-2-0-0-1). MW: A.
runs off of Schulz and reliever Burgess (W; 6.1-1-0-5-5), Cotham (0.2-
Luke Ballweg in the sixth. 0-0-0-0).
Middleton, meanwhile, Leading hitters MW: Treichel
2x2, Frehner 2x3, Hill 2x4. HR Hill
missed out on several golden 2.
opportunities to make the top-
ranked Cougars really sweat. April 13
Janesville Craig 5, Middleton 0
The Cardinals put runners Middleton . 000 000 0 0 6 6
on second and third in the first, Janesville Craig 110 012 x 5 5 1
but couldnt score. Middleton Pitchers (ip-h-er-bb-so) M:
put the leadoff man on in the Schulz (L; 5.2-4-2-1-4), Ballwag (0.1-1-
0-1-0); JC: Woelfle (W; 5-3-0-2-3),
Times-Tribune photo by Mary Langenfeld
fourth and fifth inning, but Berghammer (2-3-0-2-2).
Middleton softball coach Perry Hibner (left) talks to standout Rachel Everson during the Cardinals win over Madison West on couldnt take advantage. Leading hitters M: Shipley 2x3,

Monday. Then in the sixth, with the Ticknor 2x3. 2B Brennan (JC).
Cardinals still trailing just 3-0, April 15
they loaded the bases with Middleton 2, Verona 1

n SOFTBALL
nobody out. But Ballweg Verona ... 010 000 0 1 6 0

continued from page 12 popped up on the infield, Noah Middleton ..... 001 001 x 2 7 0
Pitching (ip-h-r-er-bb-so) V:
Casali struck out and Ticknor Bishop (L, 6-7-2-2-3-1) M: Schmitt (W,
scored on Bindls grounder to gles along with a wild pitch. grounder by Buss that was grounded out to short. 7-6-1-1-4-2).
second. Middleton cut the deficit to thrown away and allowed both April 11 I thought going into the Leading hitters V: McClure 2x2,
Verona was able to load the 2-1 in the fifth when Lauren runners to score and an RBI Middleton 6, Verona 4
Verona ..... 000 031 0 4 8 3
season, wed hit the ball and
Teskey 1x4, Largent 1x2, Slonim 1x2
(R) Bishop 1x3 (RBI) M: Roden 3x3 (R,
bases on two singles and a Banke doubled to left-center single by Schafer. Middleton Middleton .... 020 211 x 6 8 2 score some runs, said Tom RBI), Belleveau 2x2, Land 1x2 (R ),
catchers interference call in with one out and scored on added four runs in the fifth on Pitchers (ip-h-er-so-bb): Anderson Schmitt, whose team is current- Ballweg 1x2 (RBI).
the seventh. But Kopp got Eversons double to left center. four hits and two errors. (L; 6-8-3-9-2), Kopp (W; 7-8-3-7-5).
Leading hitters: Keyes (V) 2x4,
Brenna Gladding to ground Brandt then got Parente to We werent as clean as I Banke (M) 3x4, Buss (M) 2x3. HR:
back to the mound to end the ground out to short to end the would have liked in the field Rainey. 3B: Banke. 2B: Banke, Buss,
game. inning. and we let too many quality Keyes.
It always feels a little better The Cougars broke the pitches go by in the first couple
to beat a team like Verona game open in the fifth, scoring of innings but I was proud of April 14
Janesville Craig 7, Middleton 2
because they have such a solid five runs on four singles, a dou- how we battled, Hibner said. Middleton ... 000 010 1 2 6 3
program, Hibner said. We ble and a Middleton error. We reminded the girls its Janesville Craig .... 000 250 x 7 8 2
felt like we were better defen- We gave them extra outs easy to get fired up for Pitchers (ip-h-er-so-bb): Kopp (L;
sively, and after the first inning and they took advantage, Janesville Craig, Sun Prairie
6-8-3-3-0), Brandt (W; 7-6-1-3-3).
Leading hitters: Cox (JC) 2x4,
did a much better job of bat- Hibner said. And twice we left and Verona but this game is Humphrey (JC) 2x3. 2B: Everson (M),
tling at the plate. runners on third with less than every bit as important. We can Banke (M), Oren (JC), Brandt (JC).
Janesville Craig 7, two outs. You cant do that if certainly play better. April 17
Middleton 2 Craig senior you want to be at a good team, On deck: Middleton was Middleton 11, Madison West 2
Jenna Brandt, the Big Eights and Janesville Craig is a really slated to play five conference Middleton .. 023 042 0 11 13 3
player of the year in 2016, scat- good team again this year. games this week and is in the Madison West ... 101 000 0 2 2 7
Middleton 11, Madison
Pitchers (ip-h-er-so-bb): Kopp (W;
tered six hits to lead the host midst of a stretch of 15 games 7-2-1-11-3), Balas (L; 7-13-2-3-2).
Cougars over the Cardinals. West 2 Senior Makenzie over the next 15 days. Leading hitters: Wettstein (M) 2x5,
Brandt is really, really Kopp pitched a two-hitter and The Cardinals were at Everson (M) 2x5, Parente (M) 2x3, Buss
good, Hibner said. She does- struck out 11 and eight players Madison La Follette Tuesday (M) 2x3. 2B: Fisher (M).

nt throw the hardest, but she had hits as the Cardinals beat and hosted Sun Prairie
has great location, changes the host Regents Monday after- Wednesday. Middleton is at
speeds and has very good noon. Beloit Memorial Thursday at
movement on her pitches. Junior Brianna Buss singled 4:30 p.m., then hosts Janesville
Middleton had runners on to center with one out in the Parker Friday at 5 p.m.
first and second with two outs second, stole second, advanced Our players tell me all the
in the second, but Brianna Buss to third on a wild pitch and time they enjoy practice but
struck out to end the inning. scored on Sophie Schafers they love the games, Hibner
The Cardinals had runners on bunt to tie the game at 1. said. Well, they are going to
second and third with one out Schafer advanced to second on love the next three weeks.
in the third, but Brandt got a throwing error and scored on
Rachel Everson to strike out Lauren Bankes single.
swinging and Jessica Parente to The Cardinals added three
ground out to end the threat. runs in the third on a single by
Craig took a 2-0 lead in the Jessica Parente, a double by
fourth on a double and two sin- Hanna Fisher a two-out
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