March 2019

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David J. “Dave” Fehr

David J. “Dave” Fehr

BLACK EARTH/CROSS PLAINS–David Fehr died unexpectedly at home in Black Earth on March 16, 2019. Dave was born July 8, 1942 in Chicago, IL., to parents Ardath (Streed) and Alfred Fehr. In August 1965 Dave married Roberta Reich. They raised their family in Cross Plains, WI. 

Dave graduated from the University of Illinois in 1966 with a M.S. in Civil Engineering. With degree in hand, he was off to Wisconsin to build roads and bridges for the DOT. It was a short career of about two years when he was offered a position in the newly organized computer section of the Division of Motor Vehicles. That's where he found his niche, writing programs and systems for the DMV and the engineers building the roads and bridges.

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Bette M. Johnson

MIDDLETON/BLUE MOUNDS–Bette M. Johnson formerly of Blue Mounds and Mount Horeb died on January 19, 2019 at Attic Angel Health Care Center where she had been a resident the past five years.

A celebration of Bette’s life will be held at Attic Angel Care Facility on April 5, 2019 from 1-3 p.m. A short service will begin at 1:15 p.m. If you knew Bette, volunteered with her or were touched by her outpouring of caring and compassion, please feel free to join the family at this tribute.

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James O. Williams

MIDDLETON–James Oliver Williams quietly passed away on March 12, 2019. He was 63 years old. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Marilyn (Poetzl) Williams and survived by daughters Clare and Dana Williams, brothers Clifford (Colleen) Williams, Glen (Lynne) Williams, sister Gail (Robert) Schmiedlin, along with many other family and friends. May you rest in peace in God’s loving hands. 

A small, private service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim’s memory to the Dane County Humane Society, 5132 Voges Road, Madison, WI 53718. Please share a memory at www.CressFuneralService.com.

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Man Who Photographed Girls Not from the Times-Tribune

MIDDLETON–On March 24, three girls were approached by a man at Stricker’s Pond, who took their picture after asking permission. The man asked for the girls’ names and claimed to be with the Middleton Cross Plains Times-Tribune

He is described as a tall, thin, white male in his 50s or 60s, and had a medium sized, black dog with a docked tail and wearing a blue coat with him. The man is not affiliated with the newspaper. Our reporters should have a press pass with them when they are out in public. If you are in doubt about whether they are from the newspaper, please ask to see their press pass.

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Avocados Recalled in Six States, Including Wisconsin, for Possible Listeria Contamination

ESCONDIDO, CA–Henry Avocado Corporation is voluntarily recalling California-grown whole avocados sold in bulk at retail stores because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Henry Avocado is issuing this voluntary recall out of an abundance of caution due to positive test results on environmental samples taken during a routine government inspection at its California packing facility. There are no reported illnesses associated with this recall. 

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

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State Golden Gloves Tournament Held in Middleton

If the thudding action over the weekend was any indication, boxing is headed into a new golden age in Wisconsin.  

The Wisconsin Golden Gloves made its triumphant return Friday and Saturday, March 15-16 at the Marriott Madison-West in Middleton. While both nights’ cards were brimming with fights, a select few Tournament Bouts helped finalize the team that will represent Wisconsin at the National Golden Gloves Tournament later this year.

In its first year running the state’s Golden Gloves tournament, Bob Lynch Boxing Foundation put together the weekend’s action-packed cards, totaling 29 fights.

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Gilda’s Club Holds Open House Celebrating Flood Recovery

MIDDLETON–Scores of people came through the red doors at Gilda’s Club on March 14 to celebrate the re-opening of the respite facility that received extensive damage from the August 2018 floods. 

Guests toured all three floors of the facility, which offers emotional support to cancer patients, and is named after comedienne and Saturday Night Live alumna, Gilda Radner, who fought a battle with ovarian cancer. The idea of the facility is to highlight the positive and sprinkle laughter into cancer recovery, offering support groups, yoga, art and fitness.

After the flooding, which caused over a million dollars in damage to the building located at 7907 UW Health Ct, Middleton, several businesses opened their doors to provide a place for Gilda’s Club to continue operating. 

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Softball Cards hope for bounceback season

The 2018 season certainly wasn’t the norm.

And Middleton girls softball coach Perry Hibner doesn’t believe it will become the new norm.

The Cardinals finished 9-14 overall and seventh in the Big Eight Conference at 8-10. But Middleton brings back an experienced, talent-laden group that Hibner believes can challenge for a top-three spot in one of the state’s elite conference.

“We certainly weren't happy with our record last year,” said Hibner, whose team opens its season in Florida next week. “We lost a lot of close games. We were younger than we have been in past years, but we don't make excuses. The girls expect more of themselves and the coaching staff does as well."

Four of Middleton’s losses were by three runs, or less, last year. Now, Hibner is hoping the combination of a veteran group and some gifted newcomers helps the Cardinals become one of the league’s most improved teams.

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