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Parisi Wins Dane County Executive Race

Democratic state Rep. Joe Parisi has won the Dane County executive race, breezing to a win over a fiscally conservative opponent.

"The good news is, the results are coming in and it looks like i have a new job," Parisi told supporters at his victory party to a wild ovation.

Parisi said even though he's from Madison, he won Tuesday's election because he ran a countywide campaign. Parisi defeated 62-year-old Eileen Bruskewitz, a member of the Dane County Board of Supervisors. She conceded the race just before 10 p.m.

Weeks of protests at the state Capitol focused on Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill might have distracted some from the country campaign, but it also might have awoken the voting public to some of the differences between Parisi and Bruskewitz.

Both candidates said that they think the protests had an affect. Parisi said that the he believes the protests galvanized support.

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Middleton Receives Grant Money For Blanding’s Turtles Survey

Middleton Receives Grant Money For Blanding’s Turtles Survey

The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin has provided $980 in grant money to the city of Middleton Conservancy Land Committee to support the Citizen Survey of Blanding’s Turtles.

The funding will facilitate the expansion of citizen monitoring efforts of the last two years.

The money will cover the costs to put radio transmitters on the turtles and track their movements and their habitat needs.

“Our Foundation works to save endangered wildlife, protect natural lands, and promote conservation education," said Charlie Luthin, executive director of the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin. "The Besady Grants are specifically for small-scale projects that have a big impact in local communities. This year, we gave away nearly $25,000 to 28 projects across the state. We’re pleased to support the great work of city of Middleton Conservancy Land Committee and Middleton citizen volunteers."

Hail Storm Damages Homes, Vehicles

 Hail Storm Damages Homes, Vehicles

Many in the area heard the sounds of hail hitting the roof Sunday night, and they faced a tiring day of dealing with the damage Monday.

"I heard some really heavy pounding on the house," said Paul Stiteley, a Middleton homeowner.

Many viewers sent WISC-TV photos of the hail. In some areas, the hail was the size of a golf ball.

On Monday, there were dents and dings on vehicles at the Zimbrick Middleton auto dealership.

"I've been in the car business over 20 years, and this is the first time I've ever had serious damage on the cars, or where I would say it's the whole lot (that was damaged)," said Zimbrick Middleton General Manager Howard Hamre.

Hamre said that of the more than 200 cars on the lot Sunday night, all of them sustained some degree of damage from the hail storm.

"It'll probably be a week before we can figure out what needs to be done on every car that we have," Hamre said.

Middleton's Stamm House Serves Up Dinner 3 Nights A Week

Middleton's Stamm House Serves Up Dinner 3 Nights A Week

Another Friday, another craving for a fish fry. This time I checked out the Stamm House in Middleton. Located on Century Avenue, the Stamm House was built in 1852 as a store and inn and now serves dinner Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Read more at eatdrinkmadison.com.

Middleton Restaurant Hosts Poker For Paws Fundraiser

Middleton Restaurant Hosts Poker For Paws Fundraiser

Wild Bull All American Pub & Grill will host a “Poker for Paws” fundraising event to benefit OccuPaws Guide Dog Association on Saturday, April 9 from 1 to 5 p.m. 

The OccuPaws funraiser helps the local, non-profit provide guide dogs for Wisconsin’s blind and visually impaired community at no cost to the clients.

The Poker for Paws registration begins at noon, and the hold’em poker tournament starts at 1 p.m. 

While it is free to participate, there will be a raffle special for a $30 donation or $25 for pre-registration. 

Cost includes 5 raffle tickets, lunch, a t-shirt or hat and a guaranteed seat for the poker tournament. 

The top ten players will receive a free tournament souvenir glass, and the top five places will be awarded prizes. 

Wild Bull All American Pub & Grill is located in Greenway Station at 8420 Market Street in Middleton.

Wisconsin Singers Come To Middleton April 15

See your favorite music performed live by the Wisconsin Singers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison for one night only at the Middleton Performing Arts Center on April 15 at 7:30 p.m.   

The Singers have a long history of outreach and service and are pleased to co-sponsor this concert with the Middleton High School Choral Boosters to help fund their program.  

Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students/seniors and are available by calling 608-886-6801 or by visiting www.WisconsinSingers.com/Middleton.

MHS Band,Orchestra To Host Spring Supper, Silent Auction

MHS Band,Orchestra  To Host Spring Supper, Silent Auction

The Middleton High School Band and Orchestra's Spring Supper and Silent Auction will be held on Saturday, April 9 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. in the Middleton High School Student Center.

Ticket order forms can be obtained on the MHS Band website at www.mcp-band.org. The deadline for ordering tickets is March 31.

The annual dinner event, "A Little Taste of Italy," features non-stop music performances by the high school bands, orchestras and jazz bands.

For more information, go to the Middleton-Cross Plains School District website.