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April 2019

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Baseball Cards hope to surprise

Submitted by MTT News on Wed, 04/03/2019 - 22:12

Brent Jorgensen admits it.

Middleton’s new baseball manager has virtually no idea what to expect from his Cardinals this season.

Middleton graduated eight starters from last year’s Big Eight Conference championship team. And even though Jorgensen believes the Cardinals have the potential for big things, he won’t know exactly how Middleton shapes up with the rest of league — and the area — until the season gets rolling.

“Due to not seeing a lot of varsity competition last year and us having essentially a brand new team from last year, it's hard to predict how we will be in terms of the conference race and our postseason run,” said Jorgensen, who coached Middleton’s JV team a year ago. “However, I am optimistic about our team this year.

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Soccer Cardinals have high hopes

Submitted by MTT News on Wed, 04/03/2019 - 22:08

Mary Duffy understands more than many coaches that sports are about far more than wins and losses.

Oh, Duffy — Middleton’s girls soccer coach — has experienced more than her share of winning. Duffy, who’s beginning her ninth season as the Cardinals’ boss, has helped Middleton remain one of the state’s elite outfits.

But Duffy also understands the big picture, something she watched unfold before her eyes at an open gym in December.

“We had a few alumni from last year's team stop by during their winter break to say ‘Hi’ and instantly, the returning team flocked to them like they were still on the same team,” Duffy said. “They were thrilled to see their old teammates and spent the next 30 to 60 minutes catching up.

“I want them to look back at this time with this team and remember the friends, the hard work, the sweat, the tears and want to do it all over again.”

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Baseball Cardinals shine in Florida

Submitted by MTT News on Wed, 04/03/2019 - 22:05

In many ways, the trip didn’t follow the designed script.

In others, it went better than anyone could have hoped.

Middleton’s baseball team traveled to Florida last week under the premise it would play four games. Instead, the Cardinals played one official game and had three scrimmages.

The good news from Middleton’s perspective is that its young and inexperienced team played like veterans.

In Middleton’s “official” game, it rolled past Trinity (Ill.), 11-0. The Cardinals also notched two wins over Rosemount (Minn.), 9-0 and 16-3, and downed Eastview (Minn.), 8-6.

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Softball Cards make strides on Florida trip

Submitted by MTT News on Wed, 04/03/2019 - 22:01

They traveled roughly 2,700 miles round trip to get in some quality softball outside.

That’s what spring in Wisconsin will do to teams.

When they returned last week, Middleton felt as if it was a much-improved outfit from the one that left town.

The Cardinals played two “official” games and had two scrimmages, going 1-1 in both. And Middleton believes the experience of playing outside against live competition vs. a continuous stream of indoor practices will benefit it greatly. 

“Our goal was to get better while we were down there and we did,” Middleton manager Perry Hibner said. “You just can't simulate game-like conditions indoors. We weren't perfect down there and we didn't expect to be. But we are a better team now than we were a week ago.”

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Attempted ATM Theft in Westport Unsuccessful, Sheriff Asks for Tips

Submitted by MTT News on Wed, 04/03/2019 - 13:58

WESTPORT–At 4 a.m. on April 3, Dane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Kwik Trip at 5420 Willow Rd. in the Town of Westport.  

Two individuals broke out a window of the business and attempted to remove the ATM but were unsuccessful. They fled in a vehicle before law enforcement arrived.  Evidence was collected at the scene by the Dane County Crime Scene Unit. Sheriff’s Office detectives are working with the countywide Burglary Crime Unit, as it is believed this crime is connected to other similar incidents.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Dane County tip line at 608-284-6900.

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Ronald H. Gorst

Submitted by MTT News on Wed, 04/03/2019 - 13:35

WAUNAKEE/CROSS PLAINS—Ronald H. Gorst, age 81, of Waunakee, passed away on March 19, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born on June 30, 1937, in Madison, WI., the son of Harold and Beulah (Farr) Gorst. Ronald attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic school in Cross Plains. He enlisted in the U.S. Army while in high school and later served two tours during the Vietnam War. Ronald was a member of Cross Plains American Legion Post 245.

Ronald was a life-long independent trucker. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with family. He was most comfortable at home, having friends and family visit. He reluctantly enjoyed his retirement, having given up the road too soon.

Ronald is survived by son, Jason (Jessica) Gorst; brothers, Francis Gorst and Roger Gorst; and sister, Margaret Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents. 

Services for Ronald will be private.

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Fuszard Upsets Teal, Incumbents Dominate Election

Submitted by MTT News on Wed, 04/03/2019 - 12:06

DANE COUNTY–City of Middleton voters in Common Council District 5 overwhelmingly turned out for Luke Fuszard. Fuszard beat incumbent Howard Teal, who held the seat for more than 20 years, 74.6 percent to 24.6 percent.

In an email to the Times-TribuneFuszard said, "First, I want to express my gratitude to Howard Teal for his years of service to Middleton. He is a good man with a good heart who cares deeply about this community. And thank you to all those who share in the vision of a city of Good Neighbors, Good Schools, and Good Government. Now the real work begins, and I look forward to collaborating with Mayor Brar, the rest of the Common Council, city staff, and most especially the residents of District Five to make this vision a reality."

The other contested race for Middleton Alder was in District 3 where Katy Nelson and Sarah Cords faced off. Nelson easily won the spot with 57.9 percent of the vote to Cords’ 41.4 percent.

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