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Wild Harvest Offers Hands-On Outdoor Experience

Submitted by MTT News on Sat, 05/04/2019 - 12:27

MIDDLETON–Learning about wild edibles and medicinals, survival skills and naturalist skills may not seem like your typical summer camp, but at Wild Harvest Nature Connection, wants to change that mindset. The Dane County business offers outdoor experiences for not only children, but adults as well.

“We have homeschool programs from September through May, summer camps June through August, adult groups, and individual classes. All of our groups meet at various parks around Dane County, one of which is Indian Lake County Park (Cross Plains),” explained Heather Hutchinson, co-founder and mentor at Wild Harvest Nature Connection.

She said Wild Harvest takes a wholistic approach to nature that focuses on the well-being of the individual, the group and the land. The programs also aim at forming a sense of community with attendees. 

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Katherine J. “Katie” Barrios

Submitted by MTT News on Sat, 05/04/2019 - 11:18

BARNEVELD/MIDDLETON–Katherine J. “Katie” Barrios, age 44, passed away April 25, 2019, at home with her husband by her side. She was born, Feb. 6, 1975 to Steven and Sharon Klein of Cassville, WI. Katie graduated from Cassville High School in 1993 and MATC with a degree in business management. After working in the banking industry, Katie attended the police academy to pursue a new career. She was an accomplished police officer at the Middleton Police Department, and the Warminster Police Department in the Philadelphia area, the Mount Horeb Police Department and the Iowa County Sheriff’s Department where she worked previously. Katie was, and continues to be, an inspiration to all.

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Cécile C. Druzba

Submitted by MTT News on Sat, 05/04/2019 - 11:18

MIDDLETON/SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT–The Druzba family sadly announces the passing of beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt and best friend, Cécile C. Druzba, on March 22, 2019. She was 57 years old.

Born January 25, 1962 to Jeannine and Paul Marton, Cécile Claudine Marton grew up in Neshanic Station, NJ, attending Branchburg Public Schools and Somerville High School. Cécile graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University (Teaneck) in 1984 with a degree in communications and public relations.

Career and life events moved Cécile from her native New Jersey to New York’s Hudson Valley/Catskill Mountain area. In New York, Cécile met the love of her life, Matt, as well as some of her lifelong best friends. In 2003, Matt and Cécile moved to Middleton, WI to raise their family. Four years ago, the pull of extended family lured them to Vermont.

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James W. "Jim" Weber

Submitted by MTT News on Sat, 05/04/2019 - 11:05

MIDDLETON–James W. "Jim" Weber, age 67, passed away on Dec. 14, 2018. A Celebration of Life will be held at Rex’s Innkeeper, 301 N Century Ave, Waunakee, from 1-4 p.m. on May 5, 2019. Casual clothes are suggested. Please share this celebration with friends and family. Memories and stories of Jim can be shared at www.gundersonfh.com and on May 5.

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Middleton golfers keep going low

Submitted by MTT News on Thu, 05/02/2019 - 15:11

One month from now, Middleton’s boys golf team hopes to be at University Ridge, chasing a WIAA Division 1 state championship.

If the Cardinals qualify for state — something that’s not a given considering they play in one of the state’s toughest sectionals — this much is clear: they’ll be able to play with anyone out there.

Middleton proved that again last Friday, finishing second at the 18-team Onalaska Invite. Homestead won the tournament with a 315, while Middleton was second at 317 and defending state champion Milwaukee Marquette was third at 323.

“We played with Marquette and Edgewood so it was a great opportunity to play with two good teams head to head and beat them,” Middleton coach Tom Cabalka said. “We've been beaten by Homestead twice now, both by two strokes. So we know we've got some work ahead of us in the coming weeks.”

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Tennis Cardinals enjoy huge week

Submitted by MTT News on Thu, 05/02/2019 - 15:07

Middleton’s boys’ tennis team has jumped to No. 6 in the state.

And by the looks of it, the Cardinals appear poised to continue their trend upward.

Middleton went 5-0 last week, highlighted by four straight wins at their own invitational. The Cardinals also rolled past Madison Memorial, 7-0, in a Big Eight Conference match last Tuesday.

“Our team performed at a high level, even in really difficult conditions with the wind on Friday,” Middleton coach Tony Mirasola said. “What continues to impress me with our guys is their preparation and level of focus no matter who the opponent is.”

Here’s a recap of Middleton’s five wins:

• Middleton 7, Madison Memorial 0 — Singles players Ryan Gold, Ian Connell, Jacob Mandelbrot and Akshay Kelshiker all won in straight sets.

The Cardinals’ three doubles all rolled, as well. Those duos included Sam Dettman and Brandon Bodak, Alton Yan and Gene Kim, and Jordan Cheng and Anders Clark.

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Baseball Cardinals heating up

Submitted by MTT News on Thu, 05/02/2019 - 15:02

Truth be told, Middleton’s chances of winning a second straight Big Eight Conference baseball title range somewhere between slim and none. Powerful Janesville Craig remains unbeaten in league play and has jumped to No. 3 in the state rankings.

But the Cardinals have put themselves back in the hunt for a top-three finish.

That’s because Middleton swept a pair of games from Beloit Memorial last week.

The Cardinals edged the visiting Purple Knights, 3-1, last Tuesday. Middleton then toppled host Beloit, 10-3, last Thursday.

The Cardinals improved to 8-5 overall and 6-4 in the conference, which is good for fourth place. Middleton is also just ½-game behind Sun Prairie (8-5, 6-3) for third place in the league.

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Soccer Cards survive brutal week

Submitted by MTT News on Thu, 05/02/2019 - 14:59

Weeks don't come much tougher than the one Middleton’s girls’ soccer team just finished.

Two games against Big Eight Conference powers. Three games against elite competition at the Tournament of Champions in Burlington, Iowa.

The Cardinals took on that hefty challenge and came out of it OK.

Middleton and Madison West played to a scoreless tie on April 23, then the Cardinals defeated Madison Memorial, 1-0, on April 25.

Middleton then went 1-2 during its weekend trip to Iowa.

Columbia Hickman (Mo.) downed the Cardinals, 5-2, last Friday. Then Bradley-Bourbannais (Ill.) toppled Middleton, 2-0, last Saturday.

But the Cardinals ended on a high note with a 2-0 win over Moline (Ill.) last Saturday.

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Softball Cardinals split a pair

Submitted by MTT News on Thu, 05/02/2019 - 14:56

Verona, Sun Prairie and Beloit Memorial’s girls softball team have surged to the head of the Big Eight Conference.

Middleton is hoping to lead the ‘Best of the Rest.’

The Cardinals took a step in that direction last week, and can take another one this week.

Middleton cruised past Madison East, 14-1, in a game stopped after six innings last Tuesday. The Cardinals then fell to Verona, 8-0, last Thursday and are now 8-7 overall and tied for fourth in the league at 5-5.

The good news for Middleton, though, is the schedule softens down the stretch. And the Cardinals have a chance to close the regular season with a bang.
“Well, we won't play Beloit Memorial or Sun Prairie again until late in the season, so the schedule allows us the opportunity to get some momentum going,” Middleton manager Perry Hibner said. “However, it's pretty apparent those teams, along with Verona, have again separated themselves from the rest of us.

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