April 2013

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Jennifer Lynn Carignan

MADISON-Jennifer Lynn Carignan, age 43, was born December 13, 1969 in Madison, the daughter of Diane Smyth Bright of Madison and Steven Whitcomb of Rhode Island. 

She graduated from Middleton High School in 1987.  She entered the Air National Guard in Madison and transferred to the 202nd Red Horse Squadron in Blanding, Florida.  She achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant.  Jennifer attended Florida Hospital Registered Nursing program, specializing in Pediatric Intensive Home Care.  Her love for children really shone in her work. 

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Middleton Glen Offers Downsizing Workshop

Middleton Glen Retirement Community is hosting a free downsizing workshop on May 9 at 10:30 a.m. in the community’s Fireside Room, located at 6720 Century Avenue. 

Segues Senior Moving Specialists will present tips and tricks that make it easier to downsize out of a longtime lived in home.

“Almost everyone accumulates stuff when they’ve lived in one place for awhile, so learning out how to downsize is crucial when starting to plan to move” said Stacie Luck, the Retirement Living Advisor of 6 years at Middleton Glen. 

Refreshments will be served and a tour of the community will be offered.  To attend, R.S.V.P. to Stacie Luck before May 3 by calling (608) 836-7998 ext. 222 or signing up at www.middletonglen.com.

Middleton Glen was established in 1997 to provide retirement living for those over the age of 55. 

Wed
24
Apr
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Boys track team wins Watertown Invite

Back in 2011, Middleton’s boys track and field team was headed to the Watertown Invitational for the first time.
Cardinals head coach Isaac Mezera rose to give his speech on the bus ride over. And Mezera thought he’d have a little fun with it.
“I said, ‘Guys, we are undefeated at this meet, let’s keep it that way,’” Mezera recalled. “I was a joke. Now it has become a tradition.”
Indeed it has.
Middleton notched a third straight title at the seven-team Watertown Invite with an impressive showing Saturday. The Cardinals finished with 159 points and edged runner-up Janesville Craig (157). 
“It sets a good tone for the season winning our first outdoor invitational,” mezera said. “Hopefully we can use it as some positive momentum in such a rainy year.”
They should, as Middleton had several top performances along their way to the championship.
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Boys tennis team shines

Middleton’s boys tennis team went 3-1 at the Madison Memorial Invite last Saturday.
Middleton defeated Sun Prairie, 7-0, and rolled past Madison Memorial, 6-1. The Cardinals fell to Homestead, 7-0, and rolled past Green Bay Preble, 5-2.
All four Middleton singles players went 3-1 on the day.
Cardinals top singles player Ben Luskin defeated Keegan Moldenhauer, 6-1, 6-0. Luskin then toppled Madison Memorial’s Andrew Liu, 6-1, 6-0. After falling to a Homestead player, Luskin defeated Green  Bay Preble’s Brad Maccoux, 6-1, 6-0.
Joey Niesen, Middleton’s No. 2 player, opened with a 6-4, 6-0 win over Sun Prairie’s Yuri Drenoske, then downed Madison Memorial’s Chris Diaczun, 6-4, 7-5. Niesen fell to a Homestead player, then rolled past Green Bay Preble’s Hoain Thai, 6-0, 6-0.
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Girls softball team tops La Follette

It wasn’t the most orthodox way to win a game.
But Middleton’s girls softball team didn’t mind.
Madison La Follette ace Nicole Newman hurled a no-hitter and struck out 18 Middleton batters Monday afternoon. But the visiting Cardinals rallied for a ninth inning run and upended the Lancers, 1-0.
“It was a really fun game to watch and be a part of,” Middleton manager Arin Oppermann said. “It was obvious from the time we stepped off the bus that they were ready to play some ball.  
“At no point in the game was I worried we wouldn't come out ahead. Between our solid defense and the energy they brought to the field, I knew good things were going to happen. They played hard, maintained their focus, and kept their energy up throughout the entire game. I’m so proud of those girls.”
Middleton pitcher Ashley Stzzormer threw a complete-game shutout, struck out seven and picked up the win. 
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MHS girls on the right track

With the spring weather being more miserable than any in recent memory, teams have had a hard time gauging just where they stand.
After last Saturday’s Watertown Invite, though, Middleton’s girls track and field team felt awfully good about itself.
Neenah won the eight-team event with 143 points, while the Cardinals and Janesville Craig tied for second at 116.
“Finishing second overall was a great morale booster,” Middleton coach Tara Franklin said.
Rightfully so.
Middleton’s distance teams led the way.
Bobbi Patrick, Darcy Dean, Rachel Wians and Sam Valentine took first place in the 3,200 meter relay with a time of 10:08.46. That’s currently the fourth best time on the state honor roll.
Middleton’s 1,600-meter relay team of Patrick, Emily Zeker, Kayla Bauhs and Anna Garren was first in 4:11.54. That’s the fifth-best time on the state honor roll.
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Girls soccer team starts strong

Middleton’s girls soccer team had an impressive week, winning three of its four games. The Cardinals improved to 4-1 on the year.
Here’s a recap of Middleton’s week:
• Middleton 2, Oshkosh West 1 — The Cardinals scored twice in the final eight minutes and notched an impressive win over the Wildcats Saturday morning.
Trailing, 1-0, junior Leah Peterman beat a pair of defenders down the right side and slotted the ball to Ellen Jesse three yards off the goal line. Jesse then tapped it into the goal to tie the game, 1-1, in the 72nd minute. 
Five minutes later, Caroline Keenan was trapped on the right side with few options, then sent a diagonal cross to the weak side. Brenna Shea was waiting, and headed it into the back of the net to give Middleton a 2-1 lead.
“It was a great team effort with multiple players putting time on the field,” Middleton coach Mary Duffy said. “And it was a good come from behind win.”
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Baseball Cards spilt a pair

Middleton’s baseball team has spent most of the spring starving for games.

Saturday afternoon, the Cardinals had a chance for a feast.

Unfortunately for Middleton, it left the dinner table still hungry.

The Cardinals toppled Beloit Memorial, 3-2, in the first of two games played that day. In the second game, though, Madison West toppled the Cardinals, 3-2, in 10 innings.

Middleton is now 2-1 on the young season

“Our pitching has been really good so far,” said Middleton manager Tom Schmitt, whose game against Madison La Follette Tuesday was rained out. “Our hitting has a ways to go.”

In the Cardinals’ win over Beloit Memorial, Brian Lochner went 2-for-3. Both Jackson Keeler and Reese Felton had doubles, as well.

Middleton scored all three of its runs in the first inning.

With two outs, Brian Lochner singled and stole second base. Tanner Meinholz reached on an error and Casey Miller followed with a run-scoring single.

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Music Man Comes To Performing Arts Center

Don’t miss the opportunity for some real family entertainment as Middleton High School presents “The Music Man” scheduled for May 2, 3 and 4 at the Middleton Performing Arts Center, 2100 Bristol Street. All shows begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. 

Reserved seating can be purchased through www.brownpapertickets.com, for $10/Adults and $8/Seniors and Students.  Tickets will be sold at the door on performance nights beginning at 6:45 p.m. For more information, please feel free to contact the ticket information line at 829-9770.

Pictured above during a recent rehearsal: Mayor Shinn (Stephen Kolison) reprimands Tommy Djilas (Sam Ropa) for fancying his daughter (Megan VandeSande) as his wife Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn (Chelsea Bergman) and younger daughter (Conor Mead) look on. 

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