Downtown Middleton (Middleton, WI)
By Barbara Chatterton, Greater Madison Wisconsin Area Realtor
(The Stark Company Realtors, Madison WI)
                                                                Now these are some pretty chiily cherubs on this frozen fountain on Hubbard Avenue in Middleton Wisconsin.  I took this in the autumn at the first freeze before the fountain was drained.  Now, it just looks like a dry empty fountain-not enhanced by the "ice sculpture" you see here. I had been planning to post this photo for a few months now.  The double coincidence is that Karen Krushka   just posted this "ice sculpture fountain on Speechless Sunday on January 23rd!She has allowed me to post this picture!  In ways we do not alwys even know, we are so connected to each other!                             The double irony is that in early November, we had each posted similar pictures of an old Town Hall in New Glarus Wisconsi...
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By Barbara Chatterton, Greater Madison Wisconsin Area Realtor
(The Stark Company Realtors, Madison WI)
Summit Credit Union Haunted Hustle Marathon, Middleton Wisconsin, October 30, 2010 Middleton is getting ready for the Haunted Hustle.  Flashing street signs announce it and let you know traffic will be restricted during this pefectly haunted  marathon hustle. It's this Saturday, October 30, 2010 and it starts and ends at Greenway Station, 1701 Deming Way. Start TimesThe full and half marathon begin at 7:45AM, The 10K will begin at 8:15AM End Times: 2:00PM Summit Credit Union Haunted Hustle Marathon Ghost Tour is a thrilling marathon, half marathon and 10-K experience. The race is held in fabulous Middleton, Wisconsin voted by Money Magazine as best place to live in America (2007). The scenic course takes runners on a tour of historical haunting sites throughout Middleton, Wisconsin. Don...
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By Barbara Chatterton, Greater Madison Wisconsin Area Realtor
(The Stark Company Realtors, Madison WI)
The  National Mustard Museum, Parmenter Street, MiddletonWisconsin 53562. One of the newest attractions  on Parmenter Street  in the the Good Neighbor City is the  National Mustard Museum and store. Both of these two images were taken  while I stood outside the front door of the Stark Company office.  My Broker/Manager,  Jennifer Utter, was pleased that her son, Ryan and girlfriend, Adrienna were visiting from Colorado.   They wanted to take it all in and I followed them with my camera. Arianna's favorite flavor was the whole grain mustard with Guinness Stout. They carry 5,000 varieties of mustards, the larget collection of mustards on the planet, as they are proud to point out. So, how to choose? The number of samples given out at the front counter is rather amazing, I must have seen ...
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By Barbara Chatterton, Greater Madison Wisconsin Area Realtor
(The Stark Company Realtors, Madison WI)
Bloom Bake Shop: European Bake Shop on Parmenter Street in Middleton Wisconsin OPEN HOUSE! Bloom Bake Shop,  a European Style cupcakery right in the heart of downtown MiddletonWisconsin held a very successful open house Friday last.  A delightful event!  I wish you had been there!  Annemarie had a vision.  She used to walk up and down Parmenter Street, trying to find the very best location for her bakery. Here is the beginnng of her story from her website: Welcome to Bloom.This bake shop is my little dream come true. It has resided in many places - swimming in my head, written on paper, stuffed under my mattress, in candid discussions with family and friends - and has finally settled on the corner of Parmenter St and Elmwood Ave in Middleton, WI.      Many would agree that this place i...
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By Barbara Chatterton, Greater Madison Wisconsin Area Realtor
(The Stark Company Realtors, Madison WI)
Villa Dolce  is just a few hops away from  my office at The Stark Company on Parmenter St. and the corner of Hubbard Ave in Downtown Middleton. How lucky is that!  Being a fun funky food lover, I have enjoyed the pear and gorgonzola pizza and interesting salads.   There is still time to dine outside under the red and white umbrellaed (is that a word?) tables.   Villa Dolce prepares fresh gelato daily on the premises. OK, chicks and guys, this is the best part!  The great staff there will tell you that Gelato is Italy's version of ice cream with a few differences. Gelato has less butter fat than ice cream, and sinceit is served slightly warmer than ice cream you taste the full flavor of the gelato immediately. Gelato has a much higher density than ice cream which makes it richer and crea...
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By Barbara Chatterton, Greater Madison Wisconsin Area Realtor
(The Stark Company Realtors, Madison WI)
Interest rates are amazingly low right now, and if you have good credit, it is a wonderful time to buy a new home. For first time home-buyers, there is money available from WHEDA.  You can read my post from August  15  for more details.  You can investigate all options available to see which fit you best,  In Seotember 2005, the city of Middleton initiated the DPAP program which was created to assist more people working in Middleton to live in Middleton. Here are some key points from the program: DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (DPAP) • Purchasers must have 40% to 80% of Dane County median income to qualify. Down payment is a 0% loan to those who live in their Middleton home for 15 years, requiring payback of only the original amount. If a property is resold within the first 15 years, ...
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By Barbara Chatterton, Greater Madison Wisconsin Area Realtor
(The Stark Company Realtors, Madison WI)
Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District New start and end times for all schools starting this fall. The first day of school is September 1, 2010. Elementary Schools:  8:20 to 2:54                                      Middle School: 8:10 to 3:20 High Schools: 8:05 to 3:25 The new bus schedules have not been announced yet but as we finish up summer with a splash, keep watching the MCPASD website for the new times.  Most will simply start 10 minutes later, to reflect the new start times, but some routes will change for more efficiency. Have you enrolled your student yet? Here is the student enrollment form for your convenience. So finish off your summer with a splash! It won't be long now before school starts. The Splash Pad at Lakeview Park, Allen Blvd, Middleton For more information ...
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