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The Middleton Action Team is spon-soring a candidate forum that
will fea-ture both Middleton City Council andMiddleton-Cross Plains
Area Board of
Education candidates.Linda Yu and Todd Smith (the Area
4 school board candidates), and TiaEady and Anne Bauer (the Area
5school board candidates) are scheduledto attend.
Kathy Olson and Robert Stipice-vich, who are both running for
the Dis-trict 1 aldermanic seat in the City ofMiddleton, will also
take part on theevent. Olson and Stipicevich are run-ning for the
seat being vacated byMiriam Share, who is leaving the coun-cil.
Write-in candidate Briana Giosta,who is seeking the city
councils Dis-trict 4 seat, will also be present. Nocandidates will
appear on the ballot inthe fourth district, and longtime Dis-trict
4 ald. Jim Wexler is not seekingre-election.
A member of the League of WomenVoters will serve as
moderator.
The forum will take place at Krom-rery Middle School at 7 p.m.
onWednesday, March 25.
The spring election is Tuesday, April7. Polls are open from 7
a.m. to 8 p.m.
Residents of the school district canvote for a candidate in all
the schoolboard districts. Only voters who livein their specific
City Council districtelect council members to represent
thatarea.
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Yu and Smith face off in Area 4Area 4 candidate LindaYu
currently
serves as the Chair for the Finance andBusiness Law Department
at the Uni-versity of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Shehas also worked at
the State Universityof New York Institute of Technology.She earned
an undergraduate degree inBritish Literature, a masters degree
inBusiness Administration, and a Ph.D inFinance. She holds
chartered financial
analyst (CFA)designation.
Yu called her-self a strongadvocate for
ex-perience-basedlearning and en-hancing studentcritical
thinkingskills. She isalso actively in-volved with various
community or-ganizations. She currently serves on
the Friends ofMiddleton Pub-lic LibraryBoard. She isalso a
memberand Treasurer ofthe WhitewaterRotary Club.During 2012-2014,
sheserved on theGovernance Council of Lincoln In-quiry Charter
School.
ToddG.Smith, who is also runningfor the Area 4 school board
seat, at-tended the University of Wisconsin-Madison for both his
undergraduatework and lawschool.Since gradua-tion, he has been
practicing law inMadison, with clients throughout Wis-consin,
including businesses and resi-dents in Middleton.
When not working, I spend most ofmy time standing on the
sideline of mychildrens sporting events, Smith said.I have also had
the pleasure of coach-
ing my kids in baseball and girlslacrosse.
Smith is on the board of directors ofboth Middleton Outreach
Ministry andthe UW Badger Basketball BoosterClub, and is active in
the MiddletonChamber of Commerce.
Yu said she is running for office be-cause she enjoys being part
of the com-munity.
My daughters are attending the
Eady challenges Bauer in Area 5Tia Eady, the challenger in Area
5,
is the mother of two school-aged chil-dren who attend MCPASD
schools.She is also a longtime volunteer.
We moved to Middleton in 2008when my husband, RayEady, ac-cepted
a position at University of
Wisconsin, shesaid. Our old-est son, Tyree,is a sophomoreat
MiddletonHigh School,honor studentand plays on theVarsity
BoysBasketball
team. Ouryoungest son,Taylen, is in 3rdgrade at SunsetRidge, a
greatstudent, andloves being aMiddleton WingHockey player.
Eady gradu-ated from North-
eastern University in 1995 with an un-dergraduate degree in
Computer Infor-mation Systems. While in school, sheled a math
program atMaryMcLeodBethuneSaturdayEn-richment School for three
years.
She said she has been in the class-room in various roles for
over 13 yearsto support ourteachers and work withkids.
Eady currently works at Cognizant
Technologies as an Associate Directorof the Global Automation
team.Working worldwide equips me to pro-vide valuable insight to
the districtsglobal initiatives.
Area 5 incumbent Anne Bauerearned a Master of Education
degreefrom Arizona State University and haswhat she called
practical classroom
There will be two contested Middle-ton-Cross Plains Area School
Boardraces on the April 7 ballot.
In Area 4, which includes the townsof Middleton and Westport,
newcomersTodd Smith and Linda Yu will square
off.In Area 5, the school boards central
district, incumbent Anne Bauer will be
challenged by Tia Eady.In Area 1, newcomer Kelly
Kalscheur filed to run unopposed. In
Area 2, which includes Cross Plains,newcomer Sean Hyland filed
to run un-opposed.
Two contested races in Middleton-Cross Plains Area School
District
by MAtt GEiGERTimes-Tribune
by MAtt GEiGERTimes-Tribune
Times-Tribune photo by Matt Geiger
Dreams of SushiThe Times-Tribunes series profiling local
eateries continues this week with a look at Takara88, an
authentic
Japanese restaurant located at 900 Cayuga St. in downtown
Middleton. Pictured above, chef Brian Ni puts thefinishing touches
on Takaras beautiful V Roll, which includes spicy tuna, crab meat,
spring greens, avocadoand asparagus wrapped in rice paper and
drizzled with spicy sauce. To learn more about this new
restaurant,turn to page 12.
Yu Smith
Eady Bauer
See AREA4, page 10
See AREA5, page 10Middleton Action Team to host forum for school
board, city council candidatesCandidates to gather Wednesday at
Kromrey Middle School
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Presented by Godfrey & Kahn,Canstruction Madison is an
annualcommunity competition in whichlocal businesses, architects,
engi-neers, students and community mem-bers come together to
buildimaginative structures out of cannedgoods and packaged
food.
Food supplies used in the struc-tures are then donated to the
MOMFood Pantry, serving Madison, Mid-dleton and Cross Plains. The
newvenue at West Towne Mall offers anentire week of community
structureviewing and voting. The build willtake place onApril
20thand struc-
tures will be displayed fromTuesday,April 21st to Sunday, April
26th.
You too can be a superhero by pur-chasing a Can of Hope for
MOMsSuperhero Phone Booth which willbe built in the mall center
court.
For every $10 donation, you cansubmit one name to be featured
onthe label of a Superhero Can. Onecan make a difference. One Canto
prove that every act of kindnessmakes a difference.
Thanks to a generous donor, thefirst $5,000 in donations will
bematched. Give hope today by pur-chasing online
at giftcatalog.momhelps.org or atMOMs main office.
MOM, to support Canstruc-tionMadison, is recruiting areagroups,
business and neighborstosponsorfood drives throughout themonth of
April. Allfood drives tak-ing place during the CommunityWide Food
Drive will have theirname listed in theCanstructionMadison program
andon MOMs website prior to theevent. The food totals will be
addedto the grand total.
[email protected] information.
Times-Tribune photo by Matt Geiger
Fun in the winter sunAmber Cunningham, above, was among
thousands of people to enjoy Cap-
ital Brewerys annual Bockfest celebration, which took place
Saturday, Feb-ruary 28.
Photo contributedCanstruction Madison, an annual fundraiser for
Middleton Outreach Ministry (MOM), will move to West
Towne Mall this year.
Canstruction competition returns!
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The Middleton Town Board ac-cepted the 162-acre Erdman
propertyfrom the city of Middleton Monday
without getting the long term condi-tions they had sought to
prevent it fromleaving the town again.
In behalf of Erdman Real EstateHoldings, Inc. (EREH),
attorneyRobert Procter agreed that the 162-acreproperty cannot be
annexed back intothe city for three years. Two weeks agothe board
told other Erdman represen-tatives that it would accept the
propertyonly if EREH paid the town $1 millionif it ever annexed the
property backinto the city. Also, the property couldnot be
subdivided unless a primary ac-cess point was created in addition
toSchwartz Rd., a public road with a pri-vate railroad
crossing.
No mention was made Mondaynight of the $1 million
re-annexationpenalty.
Both the board and Procter agreedthat development was unlikely
to occurunless the Erdman property had an ac-cess point in addition
Schwartz Rd.However, the board could not get Proc-tor to agree to
that as a condition of re-attachment to the town.
The Erdman property was annexedinto the city in 2011 with the
agree-ment that it would be detached if theparties could not come
to an agreement
on how to develop it. When Erdmanlost enthusiasm last year to
push for-ward its Pleasant View Ridge rural sub-division, Erdman
asked to be detachedfrom the city, Procter said.
The city would have had to pay Erd-man $750,000 in liquidated
damages ifthe city did not detach the property,said Procter.
The city council approved a detach-ment ordinance in
February.
Addressing the boards reluctance totake back the property at its
March 2meeting, Town Chair Milo Breunigsaid he wished Erdman would
havediscussed development possibilitieswith the board before
seeking to annexto the city
I guess I vented at the last meet-ing, he said.
Procter said Erdman had nothing toapologize for to the board as
it was justtrying to maximize the value of theland it had held for
decades.
Adjacent property owners Jim Willsand Wayne Rounds both urged
theboard to re-attach the Erdman property.Wills said he would
prefer to develophis 15 acres in the town but probablywould not if
the Erdman tract remainsin the city.
Rounds said taking back the Erdmanproperty would generate some
propertytax revenue for the town and it was ar-rogant not to take
any.
Procter said there are no plans to de-velop the property
now.
The property will continue to haveaccess problems as it bordered
on thenorth by railroad tracks and an activegravel mine, wetlands
on the west andthe golf course and its steep drivewayon the
south.
The board also approved spending$300, half of the cost, of a
MiddletonHigh School students plan to create aPanda Ball pit this
summer in a townpark to be designated later.
Alec Hansons Eagle Scout projectwould construct a 17-foot
diameter, 30-inch-tall wooden wall enclosing a sandpit.
Panda Ball is also known as GaGaBall. The object of the game is
to hitopponents below the knee with a light-weight spongy or foam
ball. Ten ormore players can participate at a time,said Hanson,
15.
The more the merrier, said JeffHanson, Alecs father.
Its like dodgeball, said DeputyClerk Sara Ludtke who added that
her
daughters were ecstatic to learn thetowns Park Commission was
consid-ering Hansons project.
The game is touted as being enjoy-able for kids of all ages,
sizes and ath-letic ability. The games are fast pacedand last only
a few minutes so playerseliminated in one game are soon backin the
pit playing again.
Level sites are being considered inSettlers Prairie Park or
Pioneer Parkfor the Panda Ball pit.
Hanson said he will raise funds forhalf of the projects $600
cost andwants to complete construction by Sep-tember.
The board also approved renumber-ing three addresses on the west
side ofPleasant View Rd. at the request of thecity of Madison.
Adopting the citysnumbering system makes it less con-fusing for
emergency responders, saidtown administrator David Shaw.
The changes include renumber-ing: 4081 N. Pleasant View Rd. to
818N. Pleasant View Rd.; 4073 N. Pleas-ant View Rd. to 810 N.
Pleasant ViewRd.; 4022 N. Pleasant View Rd. (FirstGerman Lutheran
Church) to 703 NPleasant View Rd.
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015 MIDDLETON TIMES-TRIBUNE PAGE 3
Town board will take back Erdman propertyBoard fails to get
conditions that would have prevented land from leaving againby
KEviN MuRPHyTimes-Tribune
Forging a new life after tragedyAs the legendary phoenix rose
from
ashes, so has Catherine Zdeblick gonethrough fire and forged a
new life.
I measure life in terms of tragic an-niversaries, explained the
mother offour. In 2004, the death of her eldestdaughter, a
Middleton High Schooljunior, from a drug overdose, in 2005,her own
cancer diagnosis, in 2008, thedeath of her eldest son from an
un-known health condition.
All the wheels on the bus fell off,she said.
Yet, after admittedly and under-standably being derailed by
multipletraumatic events in a matter of years,Zdeblick turned her
pain and sufferingtoward something positive. Initially,she spoke to
students at local highschools, as well as parents and
medicalprofessionals, about the dangers ofsubstance abuse, how it
has changed,what to look for, and the ease of pur-chasing drugs,
she said. Zdeblick andher message were featured on T.V.,radio and
in print.
I didnt want anybody else to gothrough what I went through, she
said.
Then, she suddenly found herself ina fight for her own life.
Yet, the direprognosis galvanized her. After treat-ment and while
in recovery, she knewshe needed to put her efforts towardlaunching
AJ, her son with autism.
In 2007, AJ enrolled in EdgewoodColleges new endeavor, the
CuttingEdge program. Six young adults withdisabilities took classes
on study andsocial skills, as well as another collegelevel class.
In AJs case, art. Facultyprovided mentoring, if necessary.
Theinaugural year went so well for the ed-ucators, the special
needs students andgeneral student body, that the programcontinued,
Zdeblick said.
While attending Edgewood, AJ livedoff-campus with a caregiver.
Independ-ent living was not typical for studentswith autism.
AJ blossomed, Zdeblick stated.Not only did he learn in class and
frombeing integrated into college social ac-tivities, he gained
valuable life andproblem solving skills, such as takingthe bus. His
social skills increased, his
self-esteem skyrocketed, and his artshowed a side of him and his
abilitiesthat we never knew existed, she said.
AJ could paint what he could notwrite because of dysgraphia the
in-ability to take words from the mind andput them on paper.
Then tragedy struck again. At thestart of his third semester, AJ
unexpect-edly died. Memorials were donated toCutting Edge. Although
she followedthe development of the program, Zde-blick was not
involved financially withit for five years. All that changed
in2014, when she met with EdgewoodCollege leadership and took a
tour ofthe campus.
It was a perfect match, Zdeblicksaid. In a matter of days, she
decidedto donate $500,000 to help fund a newdormitory. An anonymous
donor con-tributed a dollar-for-dollar match,bumping the gift to
one million dollars.
Edgewood College President Dr.Scott Flanagan declared, This gift
en-sures that there will be residence hallspaces, appropriately
designed to meetthe needs Cutting Edge students oftenhave,
available in the Regina Hall ex-pansion. For these students, the
oppor-tunity to stay on campus creates aneven deeper sense of
engagement anda fuller learning experience.
Rooms for at least three CuttingEdge students will be available
everyyear in perpetuity.
That was key, Zdeblick noted. Iwanted to give to other families
whatwe saw happen with AJ, the blossom-ing from being
independent.
Cutting Edge provides validation, acan-do focus, and a way for
studentswith extra challenges to reach their po-tential, Zdeblick
said, sometimes sur-prisingly so. Dormitory life offers whatevery
college student wants: independ-
ence. One persons independence af-fects the whole family, she
observed.
Cutting Edge serves students withintellectual challenges and
other devel-opmental disabilities, such as Downsyndrome, autism
spectrum, traumaticbrain injury and cerebral palsy. Whengiven a
chance, students with these dis-abilities prove they are able to
learn,and this translates directly into hope forthe future and
greater chances for em-ployment, Zdeblick said.
Cutting Edge is like sunshine,Zdeblick exclaimed. Its
changinghow a whole culture views kids withdisabilities. They wont
be shut downat 21 and warehoused or forgottenabout, theyre given a
shot to move for-ward.
Groundbreaking for the new dormi-tory is planned for spring
2015. At thattime, Zdeblick plans to release thename she has chosen
for a wing honor-ing AJ, she said.
Besides financial commitment, Zde-blick devotes time and energy
to enter-prises that focus on capability andempowerment. She
currently serves onthe boards of Tellurian, a substanceabuse
services non-profit, and ConnectHouse, a residence for young
womenrecovering from substance abuse.
Zdeblick has successfully employedvarious tactics in her quest
to help oth-ers either combat substance abuse orprovide higher
education for studentswith disabilities.
Everybody matters, thats why I doit, Zdeblick concluded. You
neverknow (the impact). Like one ripple ina pond, that goes and
goes and goes.
As in many homes, Zdeblick has awall of family photos and her
chil-drens artwork, among them the self-portraits her deceased
children hadpainted. Two lives that ended young,but whose embers
still glow throughtheir mothers words and actions.
by KAtHERiNE PERREtHTimes-Tribune
AJ ZdeblickCatherine Zdeblick
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When the first phase of ParmenterCircle was built in 2007, it
was the 1stCertified Green Multi-family Buildingin the State of
Wisconsin. Phase two,the new landmark 74 unit luxury apart-ment
building, complements the firstcomplex and continues the
developersdedication to sustainable, or greenconstruction.
Although Green Certification pro-grams define green building in
slightlydifferent ways, all include the follow-ing as either
requirements or recom-mendations: energy efficiency,durability,
indoor environmental qual-ity, water efficiency, efficient use
ofmaterials and resources, waste reduc-tion, sustainable site
development, andwalkable communities.
Focus on Energy Design Assistanceprogram representative,
DoreneSchink, said that she worked with de-velopers Robert Gake and
RobertSchwarz on the project. Long beforeconstruction began, she
helped to cre-ate a virtual version of the apartmentbuilding.
The Design Assistance model, cus-
tomized for size, layout, and localweather data; simulated
Parmenter Cir-cles energy usage. It then generatedseveral
energy-use scenarios. This freeanalysis allowed the design team
tochoose more energy-efficient buildingstrategies for their
project.
The new luxury apartments, de-signed by Middleton-based, Knothe
&Bruce Architects, at the ParmenterStreet roundabout contain
large photo-voltaic solar panels that will send elec-tric kilowatts
into the buildingselectric panel, to power all the commonarea
lighting, air conditioning units, ap-pliances, etc.
In addition to the solar panels, thebuilding also boasts:
high-efficiencyheating and cooling systems and waterheaters; LED
lighting in commonareas; EnergyStar appliances, extra in-sulation
and high performance win-dows to reduce winter heat loss andsummer
heat gain; and improved ven-tilation.
The building is also on the bus routeto Capital Square and only
two blocksfrom Downtown Middleton.
Developer Robert Gake addressedthe gathering, saying that this
projectfits in with Middletons vision of well
constructed, beautiful and sustainablebuildings.
Mayor Kurt Sonnetag congratulatedthe developers on the project
and saidthat he was looking forward to its com-pletion and its
addition to the tax rolls.
The Parmenter Circle property is inone of Middletons Tax
Increment Dis-tricts. John Lehman, Finance Directorand Assistant
City Administrator,worked with the city council and thedeveloper to
provide public assistancein the form of TIF (tax increment
fund-ing) for the new phase of apartmentconstruction.
According to both Lehman andMayor Sonnetag, Parmenter
Circlesfirst phase was a milestone develop-ment in the Citys
long-term redevel-opment of the former Highway 12corridor, from the
roundabout to Air-port Road. It replaced an old roadsidehotel.
Middleton has been robust and cre-ative in its use of tax
increment financ-ing. Typically, projects like the one atParmenter
Circle are finished in tenyears or less. Financial returns to
thecity funds continue long into the future,not only directly
through taxes, butalso by bringing more residents to the
city who will support local businesses.The City of Middleton and
Par-
menter Development have a $1.2 mil-lion tax increment
financingagreement, which facilitated a loan inthat amount from
Wisconsin Bank andTrust. That loan is secured by futuretax payments
on the increment.
TIF funding provides scaffolding forinvestors to develop unused
or under-used areas as well as increase the taxbase for a
community. Vertical struc-tures, like Parmenter Circle that
areaesthetically pleasing, have a highlevel of sustainability, and
providequality homes are a win-win situationfor the city.
Beautiful aesthetics run through thenew Parmenter Circle
building. Lux-ury finishes including granite andquartz countertops,
stainless steel ap-pliances, and wood plank flooring willbe
featured in every apartment. Allunits have spacious patios or
decks.
Each unit will also have a built-inmicrowave, walk-in closets,
in-unitlaundry and nine and ten foot ceilings.Unit options include
studio, one-bed-room, one-bedroom with den and two-bedroom
apartments.
Weve included the most desirable,contemporary apartment features
foractive singles, families and empty-nesters, said Schwarz.
Shared areas include heated under-ground parking, a club room
with fire-place and kitchen, fitness room, bicyclestorage and
repair space, and a car andpet washing area.
According to Gake, both ParmenterCircle apartment complexes will
be runby the best professional managementteam in Wisconsin.
Oakbrook Corpo-ration, a Madison-based company, willoperate both
units. They currentlymanage over 8,300 market rate and af-fordable
apartments in 118 develop-ments in Wisconsin, Iowa and
Illinois.
Parmenter Circle will have 12 stu-dio, 28 one-bedroom, 11
one-bedroomwith a den and 23 two-bedroom apart-ments. The
two-bedrooms are over1,150 square feet and have two bath-rooms.
Monthly rents range from$825-$1,465.
The complex is expected to be fin-ished by August 2015.
Interestedrenters may contact
[email protected].
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DDEVELOPMENTEVELOPMENT NNEWSEWS
Parmenter Circle: a milestone development
Photo at left by Deb BiechlerAbove left, developer Robert
Schwarz addresses city officials, construction professionals,
lenders, investors and others to celebrate the topping off of the
fourth floor of its Phase 2 construction
on Wednesday, March 11. Construction of Phase 2 of Parmenter
Circle is expected to be finished by August of this year. It
complements the first complex and continues what the developer
toutsas a dedication to sustainable construction.
by DEB BiECHLERTimes-Tribune
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THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015 MIDDLETON TIMES-TRIBUNE PAGE 5
Cardinal Showcase Wednesday, Collage Concert ThursdayLooking for
a little bit of everything musical? The Cardinal Band, Cardinal
Chorale and Cardinal Orchestra will team up to present the 2015
Cardinal Showcase on Wednesday, March 25.The
Cardinal Showcase puts the focus on our youngest ensembles. The
concert theme is Around the World in 80 Measures and features music
from many different locations around the globe. Concerttime is 7:30
p.m. at the Middleton Performing Arts Center, 2100 Bristol Street,
Middleton.
On Thursday, March 26, the Concert Band will join forces with
state-bound ensembles from the orchestra, choir, and wind ensemble
to present this annual concert. Solos, chamber music,
jazz,instrumental choirs, percussion ensembles and full band will
all be part of the night. Concert guests often comment on how
entertaining and diverse they find this concert. This is a concert
youwont want to miss! Come and hear an excellent variety of music
at 7:30 p.m. on March 26 at the Middleton Performing Arts Center,
2100 Bristol Street, Middleton.
Immanuel Choir comes to MiddletonThe Immanuel Lutheran College
Tour Choir from Eau Claire, WI embarked on their annual Spring
Concert Tour
Saturday, March 14. Their takes them to concerts in Manchester,
Mo; Lawrenceville, GA; West Columbia, SC;Coloma, MI; Batavia, IL;
Hales Corners, WI; Middleton, WI; Fond du Lac, WI; and Markesan,
WI. They will betraveling almost 3,000 miles in 9 days. This year
the choir consists of 36 students from the highschooland
collegedepartments of Immanuel Lutheran College, whose home states
are Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Wash-ington and
Wyoming.
The ILC Tour Choir will be holding a free concert of sacred
music at Peace Thru Christ Lutheran Church 3232West Point Rd.
Middleton onSaturday, March 21 at 1 p.m.Peace Thru Christ Lutheran
Church andSchoolis 1blk. east of Mendota Cty. Park off Hwy M.
Everyone is invited. Refreshments will be served after the concert.
Formore information call608-233-2244.
Learn how to livealongside wildlife
The March Conservancy Day Program, sponsored by the Friends
ofPheasant Branch Conservancy, will focus on Urban Wildlife -
livingwith wildlife in Wisconsin.
The event will take place Thursday, March 19 from 7-8 p.m.
atKromery Middle School, 7009 Donna Drive, Middleton in the
cafeteria.
RSVPs are appreciated, through not required to:
[email protected].
Dan Hirchert, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, will
leadthe presentations. He is the DNRs Urban and Nuisance Wildlife
Spe-cialist.
Whether you live in a city or a rural part of Wisconsin, wild
animalsare your neighbors. They naturally fear humans and keep
their distance-so long as they remain fully wild. Most wild animals
will not bother you.However, many species have adapted and thrived
despitehuman devel-opment. In some cases they have done so well
that they compete withhumans for resources and are involved in
conflicts.
Photo contributed
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School board members have nowweighed in on the discussion the
dis-tricts newly formed compensationcommittee has been mulling over
forweeks. Throughout the state, schooldistricts have been
developing and im-plementing new compensation modelsto try and stay
competitive but also ad-just to the cuts in state aid in
recentyears and further cuts expected.
The compensation committee re-viewed dozens of models that are
in
place in districts around the state. Theschool board focused on
two modelsthat emphasized different values butthat seemed
applicable to Middleton-Cross Plains.
The Sun Prairie Area School Dis-trict has moved to a simplified
sched-ule where there is basically abachelors lane and a masters
lane,explained Tabatha Gundrum, Directorof Employee Services. There
is a$2000 add on for teachers who havenational board certification,
a very rig-orous process that several teachers inMiddleton have
achieved.
In the Sun Prairie model teachers
must earn 60 points to move forwardon the salary schedule.
Fifteen pointsare equal to a credit hour of profes-sional
development. Points can be at-tained by other
achievementsdetermined by the school board.
Their new schedule now caps out ata lower salary and the
district has 27people who are already over the sched-ule. Those
people will not see a salaryincrease but may receive some othertype
of benefit determined by theboard.
Black River Falls model is an ex-ample of a slightly different
approach.Their model features multiple levels
with a bigger gap between those levels,but smaller increments
along the way.People can move along but wont earnan increase in pay
until a certain num-ber of years pass or a new level of at-tainment
is reached.
A couple school board memberswho also serve on the
compensationcommittee addressed concerns withthis model. They say
it could keepsome salaries stagnant until teachersaccomplish
certain things that wouldbe required, which could be harder forsome
to achieve than others.
Aside from the complexities of de-veloping a new model, the
schoolboard and administration must alsomake the transition to it,
which alonehas several challenges.
Gundrum said most districts justswitched employees to a new
schedule,
but that there have been unintended cir-cumstances. She
explained that thesalary schedules wont align exactlyand that the
district cannot bump teach-ers down. They must go up to the
nextclosest level or make some kind of dealwith the district.
Gundrum said in doing rough calcu-lations many teachers would
bebumped to a higher salary and it couldcost the district an
additional $300,000in compensation.
The challenge is currently there are570 data points spread this
way andthat way and they have to go some-where, said assistant
superintendentGeorge Mavroulis. So we are goingto be living with
this spread for a longtime no matter, we can look five to
The Middleton-Cross Plains Boardof Education last week reviewed
fivebids the district received for health in-surance coverage. To
the surprise ofadministrative staff, the district couldsave
nearly$300,000 without changingplans.
Superintendent Don Johnson, Direc-tor of Employee Services
Tabatha Gun-drum and Fiscal Services manager LoriAmes shared the
latest information onhealth insurance costs for 2015-16 withthe
board.
It has been a number of years sincewe actually put it out for
bid and wethought given all the things that arehappening right now
it would be goodto make sure what we have in terms ofpremiums and
programs we are beingcompetitive, Ames explained. I didnot expect
the numbers that we got.
Of the five bids, administration nar-rowed the choices down to
Dean andUnity. Gundrum noted 70 percent ofemployees currently use
Unity and 30percent use Dean. From there, theycame up with three
scenarios for theboard to consider. The scenarios areflexible and
can be altered, howeverAmes told the board from what wasbudgeted,
every scenario spends less.
The District originally budgeted$800,000 for an expected ten
percentincrease in health insurance next year.Gundrum pointed out
that negotiationsare still taking place and the board islooking at
soft numbers until a fewmore things are finalized.
Conceptually we are looking atclose to $300,000 in savings from
whatwe budgeted even if we stay the same,Gundrum said. We put into
thebudget a ten percent increase. In theoriginal budget we set
$800,000 for theincrease and this bid came in approxi-mately
$300,000 less.
Ames said Dean is offering no rateincrease for 2015-16 and a
rate cap forthe two years after that. Unity offereda 9 percent
increase and didnt offerany rate cap.
Administrative staff inquired abouta single provider but found
that Deansbid was less competitive. Ames sug-gested the reason was
because Deanwould see more claims with every em-ployee under one
plan.
The board was favorable to the firsttwo scenarios below, but
also wants ad-ministration to seek employee inputbefore making a
decision.
Scenario 1: stay with a two providerplan: The district currently
pays 88 per-cent of what a family policy costs,while employees pay
12 percent. John-son pointed out the district paid almost$1,100
more for employees who tookUnity family premium this past
year.Under this scenario, the District wouldpay $527,000 more in
health insurance
next year and employees who useUnity would pay $321 more
annually.
Scenario 2: stay with two-providerplan but change the districts
contribu-tion): The District would pay 88 per-cent of lowest cost
family plan. Thiswould result in the District paying$440,000 less
next year than it cur-rently is. However, employees wouldhave to
pay more than $2,600 annuallyto stay with Unity.
Scenario 3: switch to a soleprovider: Ames said the District
wouldsee some savings if Dean was the soleprovider but not as much
as in Scenario2. This would also result in a larger ex-pense for
employees.
Board member Diane Hornung saidshe feels teachers should know
howmuch the district could save by em-ployees migrating to
Dean.
Creating a change creates angst forpeople and I completely get
that, Hor-nung said. I would like to tell people
that they dont have to change doctorsor plans, but the simple
law of con-sumer science is that if you want some-thing more
expensive you have to payfor it.
Hornung suggested telling employ-ees that the savings could be
con-tributed to salaries. Johnson asked thatthe make a more
concrete decision inhow to present the options.
Asking them if they want us to paymore for insurance they use
and askingto use savings to increase salary aretwo very different
things, Johnson re-marked.
Given most districts are expectingcuts in the next state budget,
the newsof savings seemed to offer relief to theboard and
administration.
Were looking at some goodchoices versus what we were lookingat a
couple weeks ago. Im feeling a lotbetter about our budget, board
presi-dent Bob Green said.
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SSCHOOLCHOOL BBOARDOARD
School district finds health insurance savings
Board members discuss transition to new pay models
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THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015 MIDDLETON TIMES-TRIBUNE PAGE 7
Letters to the EditorTodd Smith is the right choice
My wife Kim and I are lifelong res-idents of Middleton. We now
have twochildren in the school district. It hasbeen very rewarding
for us to watchthe district grow from when we werestudents to now
our kids attending thesame schools. Kim, as a teacher in
thedistrict, wants the board to support theteachers and staff that
work so hard ed-ucating our kids. Todd realizes that thestrength of
our district is our teachersand is committed to supporting
themprofessionally. We have had the pleas-ure to become friends
with Todd Smiththrough our kids being classmates atElm Lawn
Elementary School.Through the years of getting to knowhim we are
extremely excited for Toddto be running for school board. He
hasunbiased demeanor that will serve himwell making decisions on
behalf of thestudents, teachers, administrators andtaxpayers all
with different points ofview.
There is great pride knowing that theMiddleton Cross Plains Area
SchoolDistrict has such a high standard and isvery passionate about
the education ofits students. With such a responsibilityto uphold,
it is extremely important tocarefully choose board members whowill
help strengthen the education en-vironment, which is exactly why
webelieve Todd is the perfect choice.
Todd is always willing to donate histime to help the community
and kids.We encourage everyone to get out andvote for Todd Smith
for Area IVSchool Board. A good healthy com-munity starts with a
great school sys-tem. Kim and I are very lucky to growup in the
district and now as parents re-alize how much we need people
likeTodd to represent us on the schoolboard.
Sincerely,
Dean & Kim Frisch
Todd Smith has unique ideas
I am writing this letter to supportTodd Smith in the upcoming
MCPASDSchool Board Election. I have had thepleasure of working with
Todd on theBadger Basketball Booster Club Boardfor the past 3
years. Todd has broughtsome unique ideas to the Board in sup-port
of Badger Basketball. These ideasalso proved to be successful. He
hasbeen a very reliable member of theBoard, with a common sense
voice onall issues. Todd has always been verywilling to work on any
of our commit-tees with an enthusiastic commitment.
He is also very well respected by themembers of the board.
Having taught for over forty years,and presently substituting in
the Mid-dleton/Cross Plains School District, Iknow how important it
is to have agood Staff/Board relationship, and tohave a Board that
will listen to Teach-ers and Staff. Todd has proven to methat he
will listen to everyone, includ-ing Community Members. He
believesthat making the work environment anexcellent one will help
retain our ex-ceptional educators and attract newteachers as well.
He has the knowl-edge and commitment to help keep ourschools
strong. He has his priorities inthe right order.
These are difficult times for public
school districts who have seen fundingcuts. Todd is a leader who
can help theDistrict overcome these challenges.Todds work in the
2012 referendumcampaign to expand Kromrey and Gla-cier Creek Middle
Schools is an exam-ple of his passion to help students andfamilies
in the District. Todds workwith Middleton Outreach Ministry(MOM) is
another example of his com-mitment to the Middleton/Cross
PlainsCommunity. I believe that Todd willmake an exceptional School
BoardMember. Please join me in voting forTodd Smith, running in
Area 1V.
Joy Ludtke
Eady cares deeplyabout education
Dear Middleton Residents,
My name is Amy Covey. I haveresided in the Town of Middleton
forfive years.
I have been an elementary schoolteacher in the Madison
MetropolitanSchool District for 25 years recently atJohn Muir
Elementary school. TiaEady is my friend and a champion ofall
children. She cares deeply aboutstudents academic achievements
andsocial growth. Our sons both playhockey for the Middleton Wings,
andattend Sunset Ridge Elementary schooltogether, and we enjoy our
discussionsof education and our sons develop-ment. Tia has kindly
offered to volun-teer at Muir elementary school to readwith
students for our annual Read YourHeart Out Day event, which
celebratesNational African American Read InDay a day devoted to
literature by andfor African Americans. I urge you tovote for Tia
for the Middleton SchoolBoard. She is a smart, caring, passion-ate
individual. Tia isnt afraid to maketough decisions if its for the
good ofour kids. Her heart lies with all chil-dren and especially
with the children inour district who are typically under-served;
our African American students,our Hmong students, Our First
Nationstudents and our Latino students. Sheis committed to
providing opportuni-ties for all of our students in the Mid-dleton
Cross Plains community.
Thank you! Please vote on April 7th,2015
Respectfully,Amy Covey
Bauer providesvaluable insight
Dear editor,
I write in support of Anne Bauer forthe Middleton-Cross Plains
AreaSchool District (MCPASD) Board ofEducation. I served with Anne
as aschool board member, and can attestshe provides the valuable
insight of askilled educator, the initiative to studythe important
issues in advance, andthe hands-on investment of a parentconcerned
with the quality of theschools her children attend.
Bauer is without question the mostqualified member on the
MCPASDBoard of Education today, possessingadvanced degrees in
education andclassroom teaching experience. Sheworks with the
district administrationstaff and educators, hands-on, to under-
stand the difficulties our schools facein this time of tight
budgets and in-creasing challenges.
Bauer studies the policy issues inadvance and brings her expert
thinkingto every school board meeting. Duringboard discussions she
translates the is-sues to other board members, asks theright
questions, and gets into theneeded details impacting our
children.Her experience, persistence and senseof vision ensure the
right decisions aremade.
Bauer is committed to ensuringevery MCPASD student has the
oppor-tunity to excel. As a parent with chil-dren attending public
schools withinthe district, she meets with teachersand specialist
dealing with the chal-lenges of todays demanding standards,and she
understands what our childrenmust learn to become successful
adultsand citizens.
Anne Bauer is the person our com-munity needs today. She became
aMCPASD school board member at atime when unquestioning board
con-sensus appeared to be valued morethan solid debate, and she
refuses toserve in silence. She consistentlyspeaks with the
experienced voice ofsomeone who knows the educationsystem inside
and out, and providesthis unique perspective to the better-ment of
the community. She is an ex-traordinary person serving thecommunity
in the right place at theright time.
I strongly urge you to vote for AnneBauer onTuesday, April
7,
Robert Hesselbein
Great enthusiasmfor Tia Eady
Dear editor,
It is with great enthusiasm that wewrite this letter in support
of Tia Eadyin the upcoming School Board electionscheduled for April
7. Tia is alwayswell-prepared, listens carefully andunafraid to ask
questions getting to theheart of the issues. She often thinks
ofcreative approaches that culturally andsocially responsive to
all.
Tia has been instrumental in sup-porting children, teachers and
admin-istrators both in Middleton, CrossPlains and Madison as she
listens tostaff and works collaboratively withthem while assisting
the classroom,volunteering for field trips, or instruct-ing Problem
Solvers class. In her roleas a parent in the community, she
tire-lessly advocates for the measure in thedistrict. As parents of
two AfricanAmerican boys, we have great confi-dence in Tia and her
ability to galva-nize families around issues that matterin ways
that dignify people and invitethem to work as partners. We also
ad-mire Tia and her husband, Ray, for theways in which they engage
their sonsand work with teachers, administratorsand coaches to
provide the best aca-demic and social experiences possiblefor them
and their peers.
Middleton is currently 25% minorityand projected grow to 40% in
the next5 years. To appropriate represented thestudent population,
the School Boardmembers should be diverse as well. Asa contributor
to the Race to Equity re-port and member of the Race to Equity
team, Torry understands the critical im-portance of fair and
equal representa-tion. As a teacher educator, Maishaalso
understands how important it is tohave someone like Tia in the
forefrontof school leadership.
Middleton needs the voice that Tiawill bring to the school board
that of abusiness woman involved in interna-tional business, an
involved parent whohas already added value to the districtand a
person of color who knows first-hand the struggles skin color.
Tia works hard to provide our stu-dents with opportunities. She
is alsoMiddeltons best recruiter. She speakshighly of Middletons
schools and thecommunity. It brings us great pleasureknowing that
her experience in DaneCounty has been great. We hopeyoull join us
in supporting Tia Eadyon April 7.
Sincerely,Lawrence Torry Winn
Maisha T. Winn, ProfessorMadison, Wisconsin
Bauer has heartand tenacity
Prior letters have been published onAnne Bauers strong
professional qual-ifications for reelection to the MC-PASD school
board, including herbackground in classroom instruction,previous
board experience and finan-cial stewardship as treasurer. As
com-plement to these qualifications, I wouldlike to share with you
why Annesheart, tenacity and values further suither for the
role.
I first met Anne ten years ago at aMiddleton Hills baby group.
She hadrecently moved here for her husbandsjob after several years
teaching specialeducation in a diverse, low socioeco-nomic school
district in Arizona.While there, Anne had many studentsperforming
below grade level, includ-ing an especially challenged onenamed
Michael. Working one-on-onewith Michael during and after
schoolhours, Anne identified his strengthsand improved his academic
perform-ance tenfold, putting him on a success-ful path. Also
during that time, Anneworked evenings with a fellow
teacherproviding instruction to a homeboundgirl, Ashley, who was
battling sicklecell anemia in a crime ridden neighbor-hood. As
Ashley grew sicker, Annesdedication to her education didnt re-lent.
Sadly, Ashley succumbed to herillness. On the day of the funeral,
therewas just one vase of flowers. Theywere from Anne, whose heart
knowsno limits when caring for disadvan-taged kids.
Seeking continued involvement withhigh need kids while busy
parentingher own children in Middleton, Annejoined the CASA (Court
AppointedSpecial Advocates) organization as avolunteer in 2004. In
this difficult role,Anne made recommendations on thebest permanent
homes for abused andneglected children. Knowing the im-
portance of her recommendations,Anne took the time to get to
know thechildren, their parents and relatives,teachers, social
workers and others.Many times the family members werecriminals or
drug users living in highlyprecarious situations, but Anne neverlet
fear stand in the way of makingtough decisions in the best interest
ofher children. Nor will she let it standin the way when deciding
whats bestfor ours.
During her tenure on the schoolboard, the board has faced many
chal-lenging decisions, several of whichhave been inevitably
unpopular withselect students and parents. I onceasked Anne whether
she worries aboutbeing disliked, to which she immedi-ately replied,
not even for a minute.What Anne does worry about, is mak-ing our
teachers and school administra-tors feel valued and
supported,protecting our budget, strengtheningour curriculum and
closing theachievement gap, all of which she willcontinue to
tenaciously pursue if re-elected.
As a parent, taxpayer and extremelyproud friend, I ask you to
please joinme in reelecting Anne Bauer on April7.
Christy Kaufman
We need Eadysstrong voice
For the past nine years I have had aclose relationship with the
Eady fam-ily. It started when our sons played bas-ketball together
and I helped thembuild their home in Middleton. Wehave had
countless hours of conversa-tion regarding education,
community,family and legacy.
She has always had a strong voiceand she is not afraid to speak
up forwhat she believes in. We need peoplelike her on our school
board. Peoplewho have a different perspective andchallenge our
leaders to keep solvingcomplex problems and service as vi-sionary
thinkers. Tia brings a uniquebackground and professional skill
setsthat will be an asset to our schoolboard. Although she is able
to stand herground she also works as a projectmanager, guiding
groups of people tocollaborate on a myriad of tasks.
Tia Eady is passionate about makinga difference. She was raised
by amother who volunteered and advocatedfor black womens rights in
order toleave a legacy and Tia wants to leave alegacy of her own.
As a former teacherfor the Middleton-Cross Plains schooldistrict, I
support her focus on improv-ing the Achievement Gap.
We need Tia Eady as a school boardmember. If we have a school
board oflike-minded people we are probablynot serving all students
well. We needstrong, well versed, forward thinkers,who are
committed to our communityand Tia has certain shown me that sheis
all of those for more than nine years.When Tia told me she was
running forschool board I was happy for her andour community.
Sheri FermanichMiddleton resident and former
MCPASD teacher
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SSCOUTINGCOUTING NNEWSEWS
Three Troop 140 members make Eagle rankNicholas Kidston
Nicholas Kidston has been in Scout-ing since 2003. He was a Cub
Scout inPack 640 for 4 years and earned hisArrow of Light on
February 29, 2008.He joined Troop 640, sponsored byWest Middleton
Lutheran Church andadvanced through Life Scout. In theFall of 2011,
Nicholas joined Troop140, sponsored by St. Lukes LutheranChurch in
Middleton, continued his ad-vancement, and passed his Eagle Boardof
Review on December 8, 2014. Inhis quest for the Eagle Rank, he
earned31 merit badges. He has served in sev-eral leadership
positions including Li-brarian, Quartermaster, Assistant
PatrolLeader, and Patrol Leader.
Nick is a senior at Middleton HighSchool.
For his Eagle Scout LeadershipService Project, Nick led his
fellowScouts in building 13 owl boxes for thePheasant Branch
Conservancy in theCity of Middleton. The public willbenefit from
the enjoyment of observ-ing and hearing more owls, sparkingmore
interest in nature study and con-servation.
William Fox
William Fox has been in Scoutingsince Fall 2005. He was a Cub
Scoutin Pack 640 for 2-1/2 years and earnedhis Arrow of Light in
March 2008. Hethen joined Troop 640, sponsored byWest Middleton
Lutheran Church. Asa member of Troop 640, Will advancedthrough the
rank of Life Scout. In April2014, he joined Troop 140, sponsoredby
St. Lukes Lutheran Church in Mid-dleton. Will passed his Eagle
Board ofReview on February 3, 2015. In hisquest for the Eagle Rank,
he earned attotal of 22 merit badges. He has servedin several
leadership positions, includ-ing Troop Guide, Assistant
PatrolLeader, Patrol Leader, and Senior Pa-trol Leader. He was
elected by his fel-low Scouts to the Order of the Arrowin 2011 and
currently is a Brotherhoodmember of the Order.
Will is a senior at Edgewood HighSchool with an A average. He is
on thevarsity football, ski and lacrosse teamsand has served as
captain of the foot-
ball and ski teams. Following gradua-tion, Will plans to attend
the collegeand major in biomedical engineering.He has participated
in several missiontrips with his church and has volun-teered as a
youth lacrosse coach.
For his Eagle Scout LeadershipService Project, Will led his
fellowScouts in building eight park benchesat the playgrounds in
Mendota CountyPark. The public will benefit by hav-ing places to
rest and relax whilewatching their children play.
Samuel Rapacz
Samuel Rapacz has been involved inScouting since elementary
school. Heenjoyed being a Cub Scout in Pack 549in Verona, before
moving to Middletonand joining Troop 140. Sam workedhis way through
the Boy Scout ranks,passing his Eagle Board of Review onFebruary
11, 2015. Sam has earned 37merit badges and many special awards.He
has served as Assistant PatrolLeader, Historian, and Assistant
SeniorPatrol Leader (two terms). In 2014, hewas elected by his
fellow Scouts to thehigh honor of the Order of the Arrow.
Sam is a Senior at Middleton HighSchool with a B+ average. He
hasplayed volleyball for 4 years, includingcompetitive club and
sand volleyball.He has enjoyed playing baseball, bas-ketball and
volleyball for the Veronaand Middleton Recreation Depart-ments,
Middleton High School, andCapital Volleyball and Middleton
EliteVolleyball Clubs. Sam works as a hostat Old Chicago, and part
time in thesummers for CHT Apartments. An ac-tive member of St.
Lukes LutheranChurch and High School Youth Group,he will be
participating in a summermission trip to Kentucky to help withhome
repairs and childcare. Sam has100 service learning hours for
highschool, well over the required 20. Heplans to attend
UW-Milwaukee andmajor in Architecture, and minor inCivil
Engineering.
For his Eagle Scout LeadershipService Project, Sam led fellow
Troopmembers in building and installing bathouses for Blue Mound
State Park. Thebat houses provide homes for theparks bat
populations and help preventthe spread of White Nose Syndrome,which
is devastating bat populationsacross the United States.
Nicholas Kidston
Samuel Rapacz
William Fox
Kidston, Fox and Rapacz all achieve scoutings highest status
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seven years out but it is going to take along time to get to
something radicallydifferent and that is the reality.
On a whole other note, board mem-ber Terry Metzger said the
districtshould reconsider the range of salaries.He pointed out the
base level salary is$38,000 and top of the salary schedule$67,000.
Metzger asked if anyonecould point to another industry wherethe
range was so great for someonestaying in the same position.
Gundrum countered Metzger by ex-amining the differences between
theprivate sector and teaching. She said
in her private sector experience peopleget salary increases by
taking differentpositions or jobs, teaching careers havea more long
term structure.
Metzger also asked his colleagues ifan employee with a masters
degreeshould be paid more if the job does notrequire it. He
suggested making a sep-arate salary schedule just for the jobsin
the district that do require a mastersdegree.
Board member Anne Bauer said theproposal undervalues masters
degreesand that it is not fair to teachers whoearned their degree
in under the former
system.Board President Bob Green and
Metzger shared anecdotes of teacherswho were let go or not hired
becausethe had PhDs or masters degrees inIllinois and Georgia.
That ship has already sailed, boardmember Diane Hornung
remarked.
Board member Leeanne Hallquistsaid she has heard from many
teachersthat they earned their masters to get araise. She said of
the district could stillvalue advanced degrees but offerteacher
more alternatives for salary in-creases for teachers with a
bachelors.
In a teacher survey the number onething valued by teachers is
advanceddegrees. Gundrum said that is proba-bly the case because it
always has beeny the district. She said about 40 per-cent of MCPASD
teachers have a mas-ters degrees.
Superintendent Don Johnson notedthe forty percent are the more
veteranteachers closer to retirement, whereasthe 60 percent with
bachelors are thenewer and younger teachers.
Board president Green said ulti-mately the schedule is going to
be setup to average a 1 to 1.5 percent raiseper year with current
state funding. Headded that if other funding comes indown the road
teachers may get alarger increase. Gundrum said one to1.5 is
workable because some teacherswill be alright staying where they
arefor a few years if they have other thingsgoing in in their
lives, while others canmove ahead.
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015 MIDDLETON TIMES-TRIBUNE PAGE 9
PAy continued from page 7
Photos by Ruth Bachmeier
The Nile Project visits Clark StreetMembers of a musical group
calledTheNileProjectspent time with students at Clark Street
Community School
(CSCS) on Thursday, Feb. 26, performing music and talking about
African instruments. Several members of thegroup stopped bybefore
their evening concertat UW-Madison. CSCS students are studying
African music as partof an elective seminar.
DECA champs!
Juniors Samantha Ballweg andKatherine Hibner finished in
firstplace in the Hospitality andTourism Operations Research
Proj-ect at the State Career Develop-ment Conference for
DECAstudents last week at the GrandGeneva Resort in Lake
Geneva.
In all, 18 MHS DECA members
participated in the conference. Thestudents took
marketing-relatedtests and performed role playsbased on different
marketing sce-narios.
Ballweg and Hibner wrote a 30-page reseearch project on Dah-mens
Pizza Place and offered
Photos contributed
Top, Samantha Ballweg and Katherine Hibner earned a first
placetrophy at the State Career Development Conference for DECA
stu-dents. Above, a total of 18 Middleton High School students took
part.
See DECA, page 13
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teaching experience in both generaland special education
settings.
As a parent, I have been a weeklyclassroom support and special
eventsvolunteer for many years, Bauershared. This experience has
given mean opportunity to develop relation-ships, as well as to
understand the chal-lenges our educators face on a dailybasis.
Currently, I serve as board treas-urer, which gives me unique
perspec-tive on the districts finances. I havealso served our
community as a trainedvolunteer in the role of Court Ap-pointed
Special Advocate (CASA) forabused and/or neglected children ofDane
County.
Eady said she is running for office tobring a different and
needed perspec-tive to the board with respect to the dis-tricts
goals around diversity andstudent achievement.
Bauer said she is seeking re-electionbecause her three years on
the boardhave taught her that working throughchallenges for the
best interest of mychildren and yours is never done.
I have experience to draw fromnow, allowing me to be a better
boardmember with each issue I face, Bauersaid. I have gained the
respect ofmany fellow board members and wasselected by them to
serve as board
treasurer. This role has been a work inprogress for me as I have
taken on thetask of learning school funding.
According to Eady, the districtsbiggest challenge today is
operatingwithin the current state funding for-mula following
unprecedented cuts.
Eady wants to grapple with thosecuts, while finding ways to
closeachievement gaps and support careersof the future.
We have students with high absen-teeism, reading challenges, and
pooracademic performance, Eady ex-plained. Our district needs
expandedprograms and ongoing staff develop-ment to effectively
prepare all studentsfor success.
Our students careers will be verydifferent than the careers of
today,Eady continued. As community lead-ers, we need to better
prepare our stu-dents with 21st Century skills requiredfor future
positions.
Bauer believes the board needs tocontinue to address our
districtsachievement gap and determine whatactions are working most
effectively.
We need to support our staffthrough these many changes:
TeacherEffectiveness evaluation process,Common Core, Badger Exam,
etc.,said Bauer. We need to move forward
in developing a new compensationmodel for our teaching staff in
order toaccurately express what a teacher canexpect in salary on an
annual basismoving forward.
School funding will definitely havean impact on our budget,
Bauer con-tinued. She added that the board willneed to be vigilant
in maintaining aninclusive handbook process for em-ployees.
Both Eady and Bauer believe thedistrict is doing many things
right.
Our school board and administra-tion work hard to ensure they
make de-cisions in the best interest of theMiddleton-Cross Plains
Area stu-dents, said Eady. Our children areour biggest asset and
number one pri-ority. Most recently, the work on em-ployee
handbooks has paved the wayto show commitment and build trustwith
our staff. We have an enviable ad-ministrative team and
outstandingteachers who need the boards ongoingsupport.
The district leadership team hasdone a great job supporting the
site-based decisions on addressing achieve-ment gap issues while
maintainingdistrict wide approaches such as imple-menting and
maintaining the commu-nity 4K programs and the DistrictEquity
Leadership Team (DELT),added Bauer. Our leadership team hasselected
and hired a very talented
teaching staff. Our students are held toa very high standard and
our staff hasdone an amazing job working with stu-dents to realize
those successes. Fi-nally, our district leadership team hasworked
hard to promote our districtand highlight our strengths to the
com-munity through district communica-tions on social media, school
to parentemail, and through newspaper and tel-evision sources.
But there is always room for im-provement, and both candidates
out-lined areas in which they believeMiddleton-Cross Plains Schools
canimprove.
Eady declined to say what, if any-thing, the school board is
currentlydoing wrong.
I look forward to offering newideas to expand the current
programsto close the achievement gaps and tofurther address 21st
Century skills,Eady said.
Bauer, on the other hand, said shehoped to improve a strained
relation-ship between teachers and district lead-ership.
In considering what is the ideal en-vironment for kids to learn,
it is impor-tant to own the truth that we can alwaysdo better, said
Bauer. Students thrivewhere the adults are engaged and mod-eling
positive relationship buildingskills. The relationship between
manyof our teaching staff and district lead-
ership is very strained. In my opinion,district leadership needs
to be veryconscious of the need to nurture theserelationships in
the process of movingbeyond the past. Our staff morale isquite low,
as evidenced in the results ofthe survey last spring. Focus needs
tobe placed on building trust and respect.I want our district
leaders to be themodel for this behavior for the good ofour
students.
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Middleton Schools and Im very inter-ested in assisting our
school districtmove to a higher level, Yu explained.As an educator,
Im fully aware of thedifficulties and challenges facingtodays
education. I enjoy reading re-ports that our students perform top
inthe state and the nation, and I worrywhen I see the achievement
gap stillexists. My unique background and ex-perience are
complementary to the ex-isting board membership, and I believeI can
make a contribution.
Smith said he wants to give backand help the district faces
challengeson the horizon.
Im running because I am commit-ted to public education and
believeservice on theschoolboard is a greatway to give back to my
community,said Smith. I also believe the districtfaces many
significant challenges inthe coming years and I want to be partof
the team that addresses those chal-lenges.
According to Yu, the biggest of
those challenges will be tracking andretaining well-qualified
faculty andstaff.
Human resource is the most impor-tant element in education, said
Yu.My 4th grade daughter told me thatshe loves math because she
loves herteacher. I think we can all identify mul-tiple important
individuals in our livesand career who help shape us into theperson
we are today I bet many ofthese individuals are teachers. We needto
keep our existing talent and acquiremore talent in order to
accomplish themission of the district.
Smith believes the greatest chal-lenge for the district will be
financialin nature.
Without question, the biggest issuethe district faces is the
budgetary chal-lenge presented by declining state aidrevenue, Smith
said. Our district hasseen significant reduction in theamount of
aid it receives and by all ac-counts that trend will
onlycontinue.Declining aid causes greater
pressure on local taxpayers and threat-ens the districts ability
to maintain theexisting programs that make our dis-trict great.The
boards challenge willbe to find creative solutions to meet
itsbudgetary issues while maintaining ed-ucational excellence.
He agreed with Yu about the need tofind and keep good educators
in thedistrict. Our district needs to supportthe excellent teachers
we already have,and attract a new generation of teachersfor our
future, he said.
Smith also pointed to the districtswell-documented achievement
gap.
I dont pretend to have all the an-swers on how to solve this
complexproblem, but it is an issue that shouldconcern us all, he
said. Our districtmust strive to helpall its students suc-ceed,
without sacrificing existing pro-grams that have made our district
ahigh-performing one.
Yu praised current district leadershipfor coping with an
increasingly diffi-cult budget process. The district lead-
ership maintained a balanced budget inspite of declining state
support andother fiscal challenges, she explained.A balanced and
healthy budget allowsthe district to pursue its strategic goals.I
can foresee more challenges in the fu-ture, and thats why I feel my
financebackground can really help the districtto achieve its goals
with limited re-sources.
Smith believes the district hasmuch to be proud of.
Ourschoolsare uniformly recog-nized as high performing and all
of us parents, teachers and administration should be proud of that,
he said.We also have been successful in at-tracting outstanding
teachers andstaff. The construction of the newKromrey
MiddleSchooland additionto Glacier Creek have been successes,both
from an educational and budget-ary perspective.
When asked in what areas the dis-trict needs to improve, Yu
pointed to
the sometimes-difficult relationship be-tween teachers and the
school board.
[Much]] progress has been made toimprove the communication
betweenadministration and teachers in the dis-trict, she said. Its
a continuousprocess and all stakeholders need to beinvolved.
Certainly more could be ac-complished in this area moving
for-ward.
Smith also expressed concerns aboutthe issue.
While I believe the schoolboardand the administration genuinely
careabout the well-being of our teachers,we must ensure that we
listen to andsupport them and address morale is-sues where they
exist, he said. Someof the best ideas for innovation and
ad-vancement come from the teachers andstaff that work with our
children everyday.The district should seek out andimplement their
ideas, along with ideasfrom parents and families.
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CHURCH NOTES
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The history of the Pheasant Branchsettlement will be discussed
on Satur-day, March 21 at the VFW Post, 6710Century Avenue in
Middleton, starting
at 10 a.m.Anita Taylor Doering, senior
archivist and Archives Manger at theLa Crosse Public Library,
and member
of the Middleton Area Historic Societywill be the speaker.
Doering has beenresearching various aspects of Middle-ton area
history and has lots of new in-
formation to share about this early set-tlement that was
established in the1840s.
Following the talk about Pheasant
Branch, the Middleton Area HistoricalSociety will host a short
orientation foranyone interested in volunteering at theRowley House
Museum in 2015.
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015 MIDDLETON TIMES-TRIBUNE PAGE 11
Photo contributed
Face to faceThe Middleton Public Library hosted a Skype event
with author
Lauren Oliver on Friday at the Middleton Performing Arts
Center.Students from Middleton High School, as well as Kromrey and
GlacierCreek middle schools, attended the fun event.
Learn about Pheasant Branch settlement
April is National Poetry Month, andthe Middleton Public Library
will cel-ebrate with a poetry open mic night onThursday, April 9 at
7 p.m.
Anyone age 16 or older is welcometo come and share their work in
a re-laxed, non-critical environment. Dueto time considerations,
all participants
are asked to limit themselves to 2-3short works. Coffee and
light refresh-ments will be provided.
For more information or to sign up,email [email protected] or
call thelibrarys reference desk at 608-827-7403.
Celebrate poetry!
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EEATAT YYOUROUR WWAYAY AAROUNDROUND THETHE WWORLDORLD
WWITHOUTITHOUT EEVERVER LLEAVINGEAVING MMIDDLETONIDDLETON
Japanese flavorin the GoodNeighbor City
If Middleton residents wanted to trysome of Brian Nis
delectable, colorfulsushi 15 years ago, they would havehad to
trudge aboard an airplane andtravel to Japan.
Had they wanted a taste a decadeago, they still would have had
to maketheir way to New York, where Ni hadtaken his talents.
But today, they dont even have toleave their own area code. Ni
and hisfamily have opened Takara88, an au-thentic Japanese
restaurant, at 1900Cayuga St. Middleton.
The transformation undergone byboth the building and the menu
must beseen to be believed.
We [were]interesting[in] this areafor [a] few years already,
explainedErica Ni. Middleton really needed afine dining Japanese
sushi restau-rant. Middleton has a lot [of] poten-tial.
People like to try newcuisine, shecontinued. We [are] all
excited to behere.
If throngs of patrons are any indica-tion, the people who live
and work inMiddleton are indeed happy to havethem here.
Takara 88 serves a wide array ofJapanese food, including
everythingfrom udon and soba noodles to hi-bachi-grilled meats and
seafood.
And of course, there is an abundanceof sushi, which ranges from
simple toornate.
Brian been a chef for over 20years, said Erin. He likes to
servehighqualityand fresh food. All of the
[ingredients] that we order are [the]bestqualityin the
market.
In fact, she estimates Brian has mademore than 200 different
types of sushiand other dishes over the past twodecades.
It was while living and working as achef in New York that Ni
first visitedfamily members living in the Middle-ton area.
According to Erica, he felt adesire to bring his skills here.
His family togetheropenedTakaraJapanese restaurant onState
Street in 2002, she said. Theirlove [of] bringing a truly great
diningexperience led them toopeningTakaraII on Whitney Way in2006
and a third location in Middletonin [the] end of 2014.
While is has only been open forthree months, members of
thelunchtime crowd last week said theyare already devoted regulars.
Sitting atthe sushi bar and watching the chefsdeftly prepare raw
fish delights, or inlarger groups around the tables, cus-tomers
could barely speak they were sobusy eating.
Erica Nis favorite menu items? [S]]hrimp tempura, oyster
shooter
and mango tuna, she said. Or thePuppy Love roll, featuring
golden tuna.Or the scallops teriyaki, seafood udonand filet mignon
hibachi. Or salmon,yellowtail, sea urchin or kumamotooyster
sashimi.
The menu is clearly too vast to selectjust one favorite.
Takarameans treasure in Japan-ese, and we hope to be just that
in Mid-dleton, she said. We are a localfamily owned
andoperatedrestaurant.We will try our best to support
thecommunity.
by MAtt GEiGERTimes-Tribune
Times-Tribune photos by Matt Geiger
Above, Takara88s BMW Roll, which includes crunchy shrimp,
avo-cado, avocado cheese, caviar, seared salmon and a rich sauce.
Above left isthe V Roll detailed on page 1.
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ideas how the business could betterreach the Silent Generation,
which ismade up of adults ages 70-90.
One of the most exciting momentsfrom state was seeing Katherine
andSamantha take first place, MHSDECA adviser Bob Hutchison
said.They started the project last summerand spent many hours
putting it to-gether and going over their presenta-tion. Ive never
had a research projecttake first place at state before so thiswas
pretty special.
MHS has had four first-place win-ners over the past 15 years,
Hutchisonsaid, the most recent being IvrajSeerha in Human Resource
Manage-ment in 2014. Other first-place win-ners included Kate
Griswold in FoodMarketing, Mike Ramlet in BusinessServices and Jim
Gustafson and BillHaack in Financial Services Team.
Student received medals for placing
in the top two in either of their tworole plays or a high test
score. MHSmedal winners included: Ballweg,Hibner, Megan Borgmeyer,
EmmetHerb, Gavin Jerg, Sophia Lahmners,Fiona Ljumani, Megan Lund,
KevinMcMahon, Natasha Monroe, MarissaNelson, Nnamdi Okoli, Nitin
Sama-sundaram, and Ivraj Seerha.
Students who finished in the top sixof their series were named
serieschampion and qualifed for the the In-ternational Career
Development Con-ference in Orlando, Fla., in late April.MHS series
champions included:
Samantha Ballweg and KatherineHibner First place in Hospitality
andTourism Operations Research Project.
Marissa Nelson and Fiona Ljumani:Third place in Business Law
Team.
Natasha Monroe and Megan Lund:Fourth place in Financial
ServicesTeam.
Megan Borgmeyer: Fifth place inAutomotive Services.
Nitin Somasundaram: Fifth place inAccounting Applications.
Ballweg and Hibner: Sixth place inMarketing Communications
Team.
Students who finished 7th through10th were named series
finalists. MHSseries finalists included:
Nnamdi Okoli: Seventh place inAutomotive Services.
Ivraj Seerha Seventh place in
Human Resources.Im really proud with how the stu-
dents performed, Hutchison said.Its obvious that the hours they
spentpreparing paid off.
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015 MIDDLETON TIMES-TRIBUNE PAGE 13
DECA continued from page 9
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ASHWAUBENON Leaving isnever easy.
Especially when youve pouredyour heart and soul into
somethingtour entire high school life.
For Cole Jordee, though, at leastshe could take solace in the
fact sheleft everything she had on the ReschCenter floor.
Jordee, a senior center forMiddletons girls basketball team,was
certainly broken hearted that herCardinals dropped an 86-76
decisionto DSHA in a WIAA Division 1 statesemifinal last
Friday.
But Jordee made her final game in
a Middleton uniform arguably thefinest of her four-year career.
Jordeehad a team-high 18 points andgrabbed 10 rebounds in
defeat.
At least I know I left it all outthere, Jordee said afterwards.
Ofcourse, everyone is disappointed thatwe lost. But we gave it our
best.
Jordee certainly saved her best forlast.
Jordee shot 6-of-11 from the floorand 6-of-9 from the free throw
line.And of her 10 rebounds, five came onthe offensive end.
She was outstanding, Middleton
PAGE 14 MIDDLETON TIMES-TRIBUNE THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015
The agony of defeatOgunbowales55-point nightlifts DSHA
pastMiddleton in OT
Follow RobReischel onTwitter at@robreischel
by ROB REiSCHELTimes-Tribune
ASHWAUBENON Its simpleMath, really.
The kind that Middletons girlsbasketball team has been taught
sincethe first grade.
5>1Or so we thought.But last Friday night, DSHA sen-
ior guard Arike Ogunbowale rippedup that formula. And for a
briefstretch of time, one became greaterthan five.
Middleton had no answers forOgunbowale, who erupted for a
staterecord 55 points in a WIAA Division1 state semifinal at the
Resch Center.Because the Cardinals couldnt stopOgunbowale, she
stopped their sea-son, as DSHA dealt Middleton an 86-76 overtime
loss.
I still almost cant believe it,Middleton senior center Cole
Jordeesaid. I mean, 55 points? Thatscrazy.
Crazy is right.The previous Division 1 state
record was held by former Middletonstandout Angie Halbleib, who
erupt-ed for 44 points in 1993. The record regardless of division
was heldby South Shores Jolene Anderson
News Publishing Co. photo by Andrew Hanlon
Bria Lemirande (left) and Middletons girls basketball team fell
in overtime to DSHA in a state semifinal game last Friday.
WIAA GIRLS STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
See StAtE, page 17
Jordee exitson high noteMiddleton seniorshines at state
G i R L SB A S K E t B A L L
N O t E S
News Publishing Co. photo by Andrew Hanlon
Middletons Cole Jordee (center) had 18 points and 10 rebounds in
her final high school game.
by ROB REiSCHELTimes-Tribune
See NOtES, page 18
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THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015 MIDDLETON TIMES-TRIBUNE PAGE 15
ALL-BIG EIGHT CONFERENCE BOYS BASKETBALL
FIRST TEAMName School Ht. Yr.Shareef Smith Madison Memorial 5-10
Sr.Deang Deang Madison East 6-3 Jr.Kyan Pleasant Beloit Memorial
6-1 Sr.J.T. Ruffin Sun Prairie 6-5 Sr.Will Kellerman Verona 6-3
Sr.
SECOND TEAMName School Ht. Yr.Henry Houden Madison Memorial 6-3
Sr.Tyree Eady Middleton 6-3 Soph.SanTrell Payton Janesville Craig
5-9 Soph.Cole Schmitz Verona 6-4 Jr.DeShawn Burks Madison East 6-2
Sr.
THIRD TEAMName School Ht. Yr.Cortez McCree Madison La Follette
6-3 Sr.Quinten Shere Madison La Follette 5-11 Sr.Sam Meyer Madison
West 6-4 Jr.C.J. Fermanich Middleton 5-11 Soph.Sam Kerr Sun Prairie
5-11 Jr.
HONORABLE MENTIONName School Ht. Yr.Brett Tauber Madison
Memorial 6-5 Sr.Jake Negus Janesville Craig 6-0 Soph.Marq Brooks
Janesville Parker 6-2 Jr.Ian Hokanson Middleton 6-4 Sr.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Shareef Smith, Madison Memorial COACH OF THE
YEAR: Steve Collins, Madison Memorial
Threes companyMiddletons Eady,Fermanich andHokanson
namedall-conferenceby ROB REiSCHELTimes-Tribune
Times-Tribune photo by Mary Langenfeld
Middleton sophomore forward Tyree Eady was named second-team
all-BigEight Conference.
See BOyS BB, page 19
Middletons boys basketball teamwas the surprise team of the
BigEight Conference this season.
So it shouldnt have shocked any-one that the Cardinals were
well-rep-resented on the all-conference team.
Middleton sophomore forwardTyree Eady was named
second-teamall-league. Sophomore guard C.J.Fermanich was a
third-team all-con-ference selection and senior centerIan Hokanson
was named honorable-mention all-conference.
Middleton finished the season 17-7 overall and in third place in
theleague at 13-5. Big Eight Conferencechampion Madison Memorial
wasthe only other team with three play-ers named all-league.
Madison Memorial point guardShareef Smith was named theleagues
Player of the Year. Smithwas joined on the first team byMadison
East guard Deang Deang,Beloit Memorial guard KyanPleasant, Sun
Prairie forward J.T.Ruffin and Verona guard WillKellerman.
Madison Memorials SteveCollins was named Coach of theYear.
Eady led the Cardinals in scoringwith 11.7 points and in steals
(2.1).Eady shot 35.0% from three-pointrange, was Middletons leader
infield goal percentage and finishedthird in rebounding (3.8).
Eady, an extremely smooth wingplayer, made huge strides in the
pastyear. And Middleton head coachKevin Bavery expects Eady to
beeven better next season.
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News Publishing Co. photos by Andrew Hanlon
Wild night! Above, there were several highs for
Emily Bergum (30), Katie Fermanich (15)and the rest of
Middleton's girls basket-ball team last Friday. In the end,
though,the Cardinals fell in overtime to DSHA ina WIAA Division 1
state semifinal game.
At left, Middletons Alexis Thomas (20)tries slowing down DSHAs
Ovi Young(11).
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THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015 MIDDLETON TIMES-TRIBUNE PAGE 17
who had 46 points in a 2004Division 4 game.
But Ogunbowale rewrote therecord book in a game that will
betalked about a generation from now.Unfortunately for the
Cardinals, theywere on the wrong side of history.
We know were not going to shuther out or anything like
that,Middleton coach Jeff Kind said. Butshe just kept going. So, I
dont know.I think theres a lot of people wonder-ing how you stop
her.
Middleton, which finished theyear 22-5, certainly couldnt.
The Cardinals brought in a playerfrom their boys program this
week tosimulate Ogunbowale in practice.But Ogunbowale a Notre
Damerecruit proved theres nothing likethe real thing.
Middleton, which uses up to 12players, was hoping to
wearOgunbowale out as the game pro-gressed. Instead,
Ogunbowaleseemed to wear down the Cardinals.
Middleton stayed man-to-man onOgunbowale the entire night. And
bythe end, Ogunbowales path to thebasket was met with less and
lessresistance.
While Ogunbowale is listed at just5-foot-9, shes extremely thick
andpowerful especially in the lowerbody. And her strength
definitelytook a toll on the Cardinals.
I think she probably did wear usout a little bit, Middleton
seniorguard Elizabeth Norregaard said. Itmight have been nice to
try and slowher down with a zone or something. Ijust think the
physical part is some-thing we werent used to.
Middleton trailed, 72-69, in theclosing moments of regulation.
ButNorregaard drilled a clutch three-point shot her only one of
thenight with 22 seconds left to tiethe game.
Following a DSHA timeout, it gotthe ball to Ogunbowale.
Middletonsent three defenders at Ogunbowaleand pushed her towards
the right cor-ner, where she launched a 22-footerat the horn.
The ball hit off the back of the rim,though, and the teams went
to over-time.
We knew she was going to takethe shot and tried to force her out
tothe perimeter, Kind said. That wasthe best we could hope for. But
whenwe got to overtime, she just tookover.
She sure did.Ogunbowale got to the basket with
ease and made her first three shots of
overtime. She also scored theDashers first 10 points of O.T.,
asDSHA used a 10-1 run over a stretchof 1:50 to pull away.
Middleton shot just 1-of-6 in theextra session, while DSHA went
4-of-5 from the floor and 6-of-6 at theline.
Jordee led Middleton with 18points and 10 rebounds, while
sopho-more guard Bria Lemirande andNorregaard both added 11
points.
Ogunbowale shot 21-of-45 fromthe field and 10-of-11 at the line
incompiling her state record 55 points.She also had 12 rebounds and
fivesteals.
DSHA junior forward TaylorDrost added 21 points, while the
restof the Dashers combined for just 10.
Amazingly, the game featured 20lead changes and 15 ties.
It was an amazing game, bothteams put on a show, said
DSHAfirst-year coach Jeff Worzella, whoseteam has won 23 straight
games andis 25-2 overall. Hopefully the peo-ple in attendance
enjoyed it. It was anall-time type of performance tonight.Sometimes
she gets in a zone and justtakes over.
The zone.Ogunbowale certainly agreed she
found herself in that magical placeFriday. Ogunbowales
previouscareer-high was 41 points, but sheshattered much to the
Cardinalschagrin.,
I was in the zone, really, soeverything is kind of a
blur,Ogunbowale said. Its hard toexplain. Im just keyed in and
reallyfocused. I just want to win.
Ogunbowale did everything possi-ble to ensure her team wouldnt
lose.
The Cardinals raced to leads of 5-0 and 8-2, and held a 17-14
advan-tage late in the first quarter. After aMiddleton miss,
Ogunbowale racedup court and launched a 35-footer atthe horn that
went around the rim anddropped, tying the game at 17-17.
You think about that shot later onand how big it was, Kind said.
Ifthat doesnt go in, maybe we dont goto overtime.
There were five ties and four leadchanges alone in the second
quarter,and DSHA held a 32-31 advantage atthe break.
Ogunbowale was certainly domi-nant in the first half, when she
scored20 points and grabbed sevenrebounds. But she shot just
7-of-21from the floor, and seemed to be tir-ing at stretches.
I really thought we could wear
her down, Jordee said. But it didnthappen.
Middleton began to gain someseparation in the third quarter,
andused a 10-2 run to surge to a 43-36lead. Jordee started the fun
with abasket, then Katie Fermanich drilleda three-pointer. After a
basket byOgunbowale, Middleton senior for-ward Jenna Blair scored
and sopho-more guard Alexis Thomas drilled athree-pointer.
That fast, Middleton had raced toa 43-36 lead with 5:03 left in
the thirdquarter.
It felt good for a while, Jordeesaid. And then, I dont know
whathappened. She just went off.
She sure did.Middletons lead grew to as many
as eight points late in the third quar-ter. And the Cardinals
advantage wasstill 53-46 after an Alyssa Lemirandelayup to open the
fourth quarter.
But DSHA answered with a 7-0burst to tie things at 53.
Once we got tied up after beingdown by eight, we just had to
keep
taking it at them, Ogunbowale said.From there, neither team led
by
more than three points the rest of reg-ulation. There were also
six leadchanges and four ties in the final 6 minutes.
Middleton appeared to be in trou-ble late in regulation,
beforeNorregaard drilled a clutch three-pointer.
Unfortunately for Middleton, thatsimply delayed the
inevitable.
It would be nicer if we were onthe other side of the score,
Kindsaid. But its a memorable game.Both teams played hard, both
teamsplayed very well.
March 13WIAA Division 1 state semifinalDSHA 86, Middleton 76
(OT)DSHA ............................... 17 15 14 26 14 86Middleton
.......................... 17 14 20 21 4 76
MILWAUKEE DSHAMin fg-a ft-a rb pf a to pts
Young 29 0-3 0-3 2 2 3 1 0Misiewicz 6 0-2 0-0 3 3 0 0 0Callan 22
0-0 1-2 2 3 2 1 1Ogunbowale 36 21-45 10-11 12 3 2 1 55Drost 34
10-16 0-0 7 5 1 2 21Thomas 2 0-1 0-0 0 1 0 0 0
Scott 21 1-1 0-0 2 1 1 1 2Heinrich 19 0-2 4-4 5 1 2 0 4Wissing
11 1-3 1-5 6 2 0 0 3Totals 33-73 16-25 43 21 11 6 86
MIDDLETONMin fg-a ft-a rb pf a to pts
Norregaard 24 3-9 4-4 1 4 3 1 11Fermanich 21 1-4 4-4 9 0 0 1
7Blair 20 1-2 3-4 0 0 2 2 5Jordee 26 6-11 6-9 10 1 0 1
18B.Lemirande 26 4-14 1-2 7 2 1 2 11A.Lemirande 19 3-5 1-1 3 5 3 3
7Hibner 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0Douglas 7 1-5 0-0 2 4 1 0 2Webber 9 1-1
0-0 3 2 2 1 3Thomas 9 0-2 0-0 1 1 0 1 0Tonnesen 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0
0Bergum 7 1-3 0-0 2 1 1 2 3C.Lemirande 1 0-0 1-2 0 0 0 0 1Ballweg 1
0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0White 8 3-5 1-1 2 0 1 1 8Totals 24-61 21-27 44 20
14 15 76Team totals include rebounds and
turnovers3-pointers DSHA 4-12 (Ogunbowale 3-9,
Drost 1-1, Heinrich 0-2), M 7-18 (B. Lemirande2-4, Webber 1-1,
White 1-1, Bergum 1-3,Norregaard 1-3, Fermanich 1-3, Blair
0-1,Thomas 0-2).Steals DSHA 8 (Ogunbowale 5,Scott 3), M 2 (B.
Lemirande 1, Thomas1).Blocks DSHA 5 (Drost 3, Scott 1, Wissing1), M
1 (Jordee 1). Field goal percentage DSHA .452, Team .393.Free throw
percent-age DSHA .640, M .778.
News Publishing Co. photo by Andrew Hanlon
Middletons Abbey Webber (14) looks for room to operate during
the Cardinals loss to DSHA at state.
StAtE continued from page 14n
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coach Jeff Kind said of Jordee.She played very well.