News 2008-08-17 Andanh.com

Omro candidate drops out of Assembly race Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:52:00 CST
OMRO Citing the obligations of starting a family, Republican 53rd State Assembly candidate Jacob Burns of Omro has announced his decision to drop out of the race. Five others are seeking election to the seat being vacated by Rep. Carol Owens, R-Oshkosh. The candidates on the ballot in the Sept. 9 primary in addition to Burns are Republicans Mike Christianson, Richard Spanbauer and Cecil Streeter, all of Oshkosh, and Mike Hatch of Fond du Lac, and Democrat Jeff Mann of Oshkosh.

Former Catholic priest, 86, gets jail time for sex assaults Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:35:00 CST
JUNEAU An 86-year-old former Catholic priest will spend six months in jail plus an additional month each year for six years for sexually assaulting three young girls in the 1960s and 1970s. Dodge County Circuit Court Judge Brian Pfitzinger sentenced Bruce Duncan MacArthur on Friday for several sex crime convictions, including two counts of sexual intercourse with a child, four counts of indecent behavior with a child, and attempted indecent behavior with a child. Prison terms totaling 80 years were imposed and stayed, but Pfitzinger honored a request from one of the victims, now 53-years-old, that MacArthur meet with her at least 10 times for two hours to discuss the assaults. Duncan, who resides in a nursing home in Missouri, is said to suffer from Alzheimers disease and heart ailments, according to his attorney, Alex Flynn. According to the criminal complaint, a 50-year-old woman told Beaver Dam police that she was sexually abused by MacArthur from the time she was 10 years old until she was in high school. The woman said the first assault took place in a hospital room at St. Josephs Hospital in Beaver Dam where she was a patient. Several times a week, the priest would take the child home to his apartment where he would fondle her and have sex with her, according to the complaint. The assaults also took place while the victim accompanied MacArthur on trips, the complaint said. Two other women reported that MacArthur attempted to molest them while they were patients at the hospital. Pfitzinger ordered that Huber privileges could be used for meeting with the victims, and when MacArthur is not in jail, he can reside at the Evergreen Hills nursing home in Missouri, where hes been living for the past four years. He must also register as a sex offender and obtain sex offender counseling. He was taken into custody immediately following the two-hour sentencing hearing and met with the 53-year-old victim at the Dodge County Jail. Charges against the former priest and chaplain were filed in January 2006. A motion by MacArthurs attorney to dismiss the case due to the expiration of the statute of limitations was thrown out by Dodge County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Klossner. The case then moved to an appellate court in August of 2006. The Court of Appeals forwarded the case to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which said the case could move forward.

Breaking News: Body pulled from Fox River Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:12:00 CST
The Oshkosh Police Department is investigating after a dead body was pulled from the Fox River Saturday afternoon.

Insiders Blog: End of the game Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:36:00 CST
SCORING PLAYS 49ERS Ricky Schmitt 30-yard field goal, 9:55. 49ERS Allen Rossum 67-yard punt return (Schmitt kick), 3:15. The play: At least three players had a chance to bring down Rossum, including P Jon Ryan, who chased him down the right sideline, but only Jake Allen appeared to get a finger on him.

Breaking News: Body pulled from Fox River Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:12:00 CST
The Oshkosh Police Department is investigating after a dead body was pulled from the Fox River Saturday afternoon.

Spotlight Letter: Bridge restrictions bad for economy Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:52:00 CST
I was very disappointed to read the complaint regarding raising and lowering of bridges in Oshkosh On the Water. I have a boat at Lakeside Harbour that requires a bridge opening due to its height. It would be impossible for me to go from one bridge to the other on a 30-minute schedule. There are four car bridges in Oshkosh. With the bridge spacing and no wake zones a boat could only make it through one bridge per 30 minute opening. It would take over two hours get through Oshkosh. Please keep in mind that boating and boaters bring a lot of money into Oshkosh.

Obituaries received today Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:10:00 CST
Sy R. Baldy Schilcher, 70, of Oshkosh passed away on Friday, August 15, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center as a result of pancreatic cancer. A memorial mass will be held at St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 11 a.m., Rev. Doug LeCaptain officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the service, with the burial service at Riverside Cemetery to follow. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. Konrad-Behlman Funeral Homes (920) 231-1510 Oshkosh, WI www.konrad-behlman.com

Police frown upon mysterious art object dots in Appleton Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:18:00 CST
APPLETON The hundreds of orange and white dot-shaped stickers covering light poles, fire hydrants, store windows and other surfaces in downtown Appleton could prove costly to those placing them.

Tests confirm jail food sickened 136 people Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:17:00 CST
Testing on inmates meals confirmed food poisoning caused a widespread illness at the Outagamie County Jail, the public health department announced.

Police investigate early morning battery Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
Oshkosh police are investigating a report of a beating early Friday in the 100 block of North Main Street.

Board eyes retired educator for interim superintendent Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:48:00 CST
A former Stevens Point school superintendent could be tapped to temporarily lead the Oshkosh school district.

Camera Casino expands, makes room for Stolley Studio Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:46:00 CST
Downtown Oshkosh will certainly get the picture now that a camera shop has settled into a bigger home and a photography studio plans to open in the stores former location later this month.

Burns drops out of assembly race Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:31:00 CST
OMRO Citing the obligations of starting a family, Republican 53rd State Assembly candidate Jacob Burns of Omro announced his decision to drop out of the race Friday.

Lives to Remember: Oshkosh man made his mark as a firefighter and in golf Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:29:00 CST
Robert Hoop Mugerauer Sr., is remembered as a good firefighter and a man with a passion for golf.

Museum in Omro is running out of room Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:20:00 CST
The Omro Area Historical Society Museum in downtown Omro is running out of room.

Oshkosh man asks people to leave Brett alone and becomes viral video celebrity Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:19:00 CST
To Adrian Mulloy, Britney Spears is no Brett Favre.

Memorial poker run set for Aug. 23 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:18:00 CST
EUREKA Two friends who each lost brothers in car crashes less than a mile from each other on the same rural road near Eureka are planning the Rew-Ross Memorial Poker Run Saturday, Aug. 23, to raise money for youth programs.

Winneconne police dispatch sick gull Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:17:00 CST
WINNECONNE Police euthanized a sick gull when they were unable to reach a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources warden to take the bird.

Breaking News: Body pulled from Fox River Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:12:00 CST
The Oshkosh Police Department is investigating after a dead body was pulled from the Fox River Saturday afternoon.

Oshkosh man asks people to leave Brett alone and becomes viral video celebrity Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:19:00 CST
To Adrian Mulloy, Britney Spears is no Brett Favre.

Museum in Omro is running out of room Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:20:00 CST
The Omro Area Historical Society Museum in downtown Omro is running out of room.

Police investigate early morning battery Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
Oshkosh police are investigating a report of a beating early Friday in the 100 block of North Main Street.

Photos: See images from the 2007 Manitowoc County Fair Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:25:00 CST
The Manitowoc County Fair opens to the public on Tuesday, Aug. 19. As a preview to this years fair, take a look at images from last years event.

Report warns of growing demand for UW counseling Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
MADISON University of Wisconsin System students seeking mental health counseling are routinely forced to wait a week or longer to get appointments and that delay is likely to increase, a report warned Friday.

Texas Roadhouse coming to town of Sheboygan Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
SHEBOYGAN Texas Roadhouse, a western-themed steakhouse chain, is coming to the town of Sheboygan, a company official confirmed Friday.

Construction update Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
MANITOWOC The following construction projects were released by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

Lakeshore update Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
MANITOWOC Seniors age 60 and older will be able attend the Manitowoc County Fair for just $4 all day until 5 p.m. on Senior Day, which is on Thursday. The admission includes parking but does not include grandstand admission or rides.

3 people injured in crash near Valders Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
VALDERS Three people were transported to three different hospitals Thursday after a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Marken Road and U.S. 151, just west of Valders.

Kids can perform at state festivals Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
MADISON Rock on, T-Man.

U.S. Chemical Safety Board to probe explosion at mill Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
TOMAHAWK The U.S. Chemical Safety Board said Friday it will investigate the storage tank explosion that killed three workers and injured a fourth at a paper mill in northern Wisconsin last month.

Ash borers arrival brings scammers Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
MADISON The destructive emerald ash borers unwelcome arrival in Wisconsin has state officials warning of another pest scam artists.

The Badgers back in action Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:39:00 CST
MANITOWOC The S.S. Badger is back in service, and that made a lot of people happy Friday.

Its a small world Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:39:00 CST
MANITOWOC When former Lakeshore area residents Jan and Wally Ninneman went to Cuba on a mission trip, they didnt expect to see a reminder of Manitowoc.

Data: Search salaries of Manitowoc County public employees Sun, 10 Aug 2008 16:25:00 CST
Search for salaries of Manitowoc County public employees earning at least $25,000. The listing includes employees for: city of Manitowoc, city of Two Rivers, Manitowoc Public School District, Two Rivers Public School District, Manitowoc County, University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc, Lakeshore Technical College and the countys three circuit court judges.

Construction update Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
MANITOWOC The following construction projects were released by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

The Badgers back in action Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:39:00 CST
MANITOWOC The S.S. Badger is back in service, and that made a lot of people happy Friday.

Kids can perform at state festivals Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
MADISON Rock on, T-Man.

Phone scam resurfaces Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:40:00 CST
People in the area are reporting more instances that Bulls Eye Credit Union officials have labeled a scam. During the phone call an automated message plays that claims your Bulls Eye Credit Union credit card has been suspended and gives a number to call to reinstate the card. A similar scam was reported in mid-July and also included e-mails and cell phone text messages. Bulls Eye Credit Union representatives said the calls are scams and people should never give out personal information or Social Security Numbers. Its important to remember that financial institutions will not ask for bank account numbers, officials said. The institutions already have those numbers and dont need the customer to give them, he said. Bulls Eye Credit Union would never ask our members to provide your credit card information, account information, or personal information via an email. If in doubt, the best thing for people to do is call the local branch of their financial institutions. Local branch members will verify if a message is legitimate. Local law enforcement is aware of the problem and ask that calls are reported only if account information has been given out.

BAround the region: /bPortage County considers tickets for pot Sat, 16 Aug 2008 09:44:00 CST
Getting caught with a little bit of pot might not mean a trip to Portage County Circuit Court. The countys public safety committee Wednesday endorsed a proposal from the Sheriffs Department to allow deputies to issue an ordinance citation to anyone caught with a small amount of marijuana. Deputies can choose to write the citation for first-time offenders caught with less than 25 grams of marijuana. The offense carries a $200 fine, plus court costs. Sheriff John Charewicz said other counties in the state have adopted similar practices, after recent state legislation was enacted, in an effort to streamline the criminal justice system. In a lot of cases when someone is arrested for a small amount of marijuana, the (district attorney) chooses not to prosecute because there really isnt a lot of merit in it, he said. This might end up being more punishment than they were getting before. This would give the officers another option. District Attorney Tom Eagon said officers can issue ordinance citations for other offenses and this policy wouldnt create any problems in prosecution. The monetary sanction is often enough to stop people from coming back through the system again, Eagon said. And very often we treat (the drug possession) as a read in. This is not a step toward decriminalizing marijuana or other drugs, Charewicz said. Offenders will get a follow-up visit from the drug unit after the bust. Portage County Sheriffs Department drug investigator Deputy Josh Ostrowski said he envisions officers writing citations sparingly. Twenty-five grams is not typically for personal use. I would be upset if someone were to issue a citation for that amount, he said. This would be used more when you are talking about a gram or two. An ounce of marijuana, roughly 28 grams, has a street value in Portage County of between $150 and $500, depending on the potency and quality of the drug, Ostrowski said. Marijuana is the preferred drug of choice in the area, and there is more of it around when the university is in session, Ostrowski said. The county board of supervisors needs to approve the proposal before it takes effect. District 9 Supervisor Dave Medin is in favor of it. With our sheriff, no ones going to get any extra leniency, he said. Its just so time-consuming and expensive to prosecute some of the smaller drug charges that this makes sense.

Things to do today Sat, 16 Aug 2008 09:35:00 CST
Wood County Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to noon in the Rapids Mall parking lot. Tunes on the Terrace: Local favorites, Rumours, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. 451 E. Grand Ave. 423-1500. Get wet at Customer Appreciation Day at the Mead Pool, 1421 Alton St. Free for families. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. The pool closes Aug. 22. Time to boogie in Biron with the Biron Volunteer Fire Departments Street Dance. Local faves, The Lizardz will play from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Food, games, classic cars, prizes, rides for kids. Starts at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Biron Municipal Building, 451 Kahoun Road.

BAround the region: /bLocal doctors have ties to Olympic volleyballers Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:24:00 CST
MARSHFIELD -- Personal connections to the U.S. Olympic volleyball teams are causing some Marshfield residents to have bleary-eyed mornings. But for Jon Reeser and Jill Meilahn, both doctors at the Marshfield Clinic, the enjoyment of watching friends who are Olympic athletes compete far outweighs any slow start to their mornings.

Pearl Harbor casualty headed home Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:24:00 CST
Almost 66 years after his death, Lawrence Boxrucker of Dorchester is coming home. He was a casualty of the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor.

Feds to probe fatal mill blast Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:22:00 CST
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board is investigating the explosion that killed three workers and injured a fourth at the Packaging Corp. of America mill near Tomahawk on July 29, the federal agency announced Friday.

Domestic violence counselor helps community Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:48:00 CST
Being a survivor of domestic violence herself, Sheng Xiong came to the south Wood County area to make a difference for other families experiencing similar situations.

Police say homicide charges will meet deadline Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
With a 60-day deadline to file homicide charges or have a 49-year-olds bond reduced, the Wisconsin Rapids police chief said the evidence should be processed in time to file charges.

Domestic abuse cases up this year Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
The number of families using the Wisconsin Rapids Family Center is up 19 percent in the past nine months, due partly to the reeling local economy, the shelters executive director said.

bPhotos:/b Earthfest 2008 at Fountain Park, August 16 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:01:00 CST

Phelps swims into history, winning 7th gold medal Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:28:00 CST
Michael Phelps swam into history with a magnificent finish Friday night, tying Mark Spitz with his seventh gold medal by the narrowest of margins in the 100-meter butterfly.

Teen arrested for alleged burglary Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:10:00 CST
Mercedes Sprengel gave her brothers friend a big hug when she came home to find him standing in the kitchen of their familys south-side home.

City man charged with abandoning dogs Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:09:00 CST
A 49-year-old Sheboygan man was charged Friday for allegedly abandoning three dogs in his apartment while on the run from police.

Smashing success Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
PLYMOUTH You never know when youll need a guillotine to smash a water balloon.

Gannett Co. cutting 1,000 positions Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
Gannett Co. reported this week that it is eliminating 1,000 jobs, including 600 layoffs, across its newspaper operations.

City man injured in two-car crash Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
A Sheboygan man was hospitalized Thursday night after a two-car crash on the citys south side, according to the Sheboygan Police Department.

Police: Man head-butted girlfriend Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
A 39-year-old Sheboygan man was charged Thursday after allegedly head-butting his girlfriend in the face, causing a concussion.

Quarry to close for the summer Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
The Jaycee Park/Quarrys last day of operation will be Sunday, Aug. 17, according to the City of Sheboygans Public Works Department.

Texas Roadhouse coming to Town of Sheboygan Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
Texas Roadhouse, a western-themed steakhouse chain, is coming to the Town of Sheboygan, the company confirmed Friday.

bPhotos:/b Check out the latest Camera Corner gallery Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:18:00 CST

Texas Roadhouse coming to Town of Sheboygan Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
Texas Roadhouse, a western-themed steakhouse chain, is coming to the Town of Sheboygan, the company confirmed Friday.

Smashing success Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
PLYMOUTH You never know when youll need a guillotine to smash a water balloon.

Police: Man head-butted girlfriend Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
A 39-year-old Sheboygan man was charged Thursday after allegedly head-butting his girlfriend in the face, causing a concussion.

Gannett Co. cutting 1,000 positions Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
Gannett Co. reported this week that it is eliminating 1,000 jobs, including 600 layoffs, across its newspaper operations.

Quarry to close for the summer Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:00:00 CST
The Jaycee Park/Quarrys last day of operation will be Sunday, Aug. 17, according to the City of Sheboygans Public Works Department.

Volunteers say fish rescue a success Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:55:00 CST
Organizers say theyre thrilled with the volunteer effort to save fish stranded by this weekends drawdown of the Wisconsin River. Don Keck, one of the organizers of the rescue, said most of the mature fish appear to have swum to safety as the river receded. For the most part, teams have been collecting smaller, younger fish in nets and transporting them to deeper water. About 40 volunteers assembled at Club 10 restaurant west of downtown Stevens Point this morning to help with the effort and more stopped in throughout the day. Volunteers spent the morning and afternoon investigating the more than 1500 acres of backwaters along the affected portion of the river. They rescued thousands of game fish including small- and large- mouth bass, walleye, musky and northern pike. Read more in tomorrows edition of Central Wisconsin Sunday.

Drawdown on schedule levels expected to rise as early as Monday Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:27:00 CST
The drawdown of the river that began Thursday to allow Consolidated Water Co. to repair a seawall near the NewPage mill is ahead of schedule and water levels may begin to rise as early as Monday, officials said. Theyre actually going to be working around the clock, being able to make the necessary repairs as planned, said Shannon Semmerling, public relations manager with NewPage Corp. Nearly 40 people are working 12 hour shifts around the clock to complete the work from both Consolidated Water Power and Miron Construction Co. Inc., Semmerling said. Consolidated Water Co. is a subsidiary of NewPage Corp. Semmerling said because of the work schedule, the river could begin to refill as early as Monday afternoon. Read more in tomorrows Central Wisconsin Sunday.