News 2008-04-04 Andanh.com

Police focus on homeless in Madison students homicide Fri, 04 Apr 2008 07:34:00 CST
MADISON Madison police focused on the homeless as they investigated the murder of a 21-year-old University of Wisconsin student.

Police respond to six-vehicle crash in Oshkosh Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
The Oshkosh Police Department responded to a report of a six-vehicle crash Wednesday on the north side of the city.

Oshkosh announces Public Enemies street closures Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:13:00 CST
North Main street will be closed for all of the Public Enemies filming beginning April 10 as will as a number of connecting streets.

38 cattle killed in Jacksonport fire Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:50:00 CST
A barn fire early today at a Jacksonport dairy farm killed 38 cows, Jacksonport Fire Chief Brad Bley said.

U.S. 10 crash victim identified Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:42:00 CST
MANITOWOC A 65-year-old Two Rivers man who died in a crash Wednesday on U.S. Highway 10 between Rockyledge Lane and Steinburg Lane in the town of Franklin has been identified.

Kaukauna man, girlfriend face charges in sex blackmail scheme Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:48:00 CST
APPLETON An 18-year-old Kaukauna man and his 14-year-old girlfriend are facing extortion charges for allegedly trying to blackmail another teen who had sex with the girl.

7 injured in explosion that destroyed Oconomowoc church Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:06:00 CST
OCONOMOWOC - Wayne Goetsch stood on a street corner behind a line of yellow police tape and shook his head.

Brandons Laura Ramsey returns to the silver screen in The Ruins Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:36:00 CST
A Brandon resident turned Hollywood actress gets a severe case of the creepy crawlies this weekend.

$25 million convention center-resort complex planned near North Fond du Lac Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:01:00 CST
Plans are in the works to build a $25 million full-service resort and conference center along Lake Winnebago on a parcel of land to be annexed to North Fond du Lac.

Local officials say impact of resort will be huge Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:02:00 CST
Developer Zabel Holdings announced plans Thursday night to build a large resort and conference center on the West Shore of Lake Winnebago near North Fond du Lac.

55 charges filed in FdL break-ins Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
Additional charges have been filed against an 18-year-old Fond du Lac man accused in a string of vehicle and garage break-ins that occurred over a thee-month period last fall.

Lawmakers face tough choices on transportation Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
WASHINGTON Congress has some politically tough and expensive choices to make if lawmakers are going to repair the nations aging transportation network, Wisconsins top transportation official has told a House panel.

Action: Human body display captures interest of UW-FDL art, science students Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:22:00 CST
The number of people who have seen a dead body, void of skin, posed in a randomly active position, and filled with a clear, hard plastic resin has increased by 20 million at last count. Thats the number who have flocked to see the traveling exhibit, dubbed Body World, including a group of science and art students from the University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac. A trip in February to the Milwaukee Public Museum brought them to one of four current exhibits of the famed anatomist, Gunther van Hagens that is being presented until June 1. The purpose for the excursion was quite simple: while the art students would relate how the internal organs, muscles and tissue apply to figures in drawing and painting, the science class would get a first-hand look at what theyve been studying all semester. Meanwhile, all present would appreciate the creepy aesthetic of once-living tissue seemingly animated in their final poses. I wanted to educate my students so they would become better doctors, said van Hagen. I dont think doctors should be poking around inside your body and operating on you if they dont know important things about you. Indeed this was the primary focus of the introduction of the technique now known as plastination whereby bodily fluids are removed from the specimen and replaced with the hard plastic resin. The past technique van Hagen improved was a system of putting the plastic around rather than inside the body. With his simple convention, the subjects are now more efficiently observed in their natural setting. You can see subtleties that arent defined on models. Plastic models dont show relationship in regards to connective tissue, said Elizabeth Hayes, Associate Professor of Biology in regard to advantages of plastination. Professional study of the human anatomy was not the only idea behind the launching of this unique exhibit health issues were also taken into account. The more we learn about ourselves and how our bodies work, the better we can take care of ourselves and others, said Dr. Angelina Whalley, Conceptual Designer for Body World and Managing Director for the Institute of Plastination. Such examples of this are the comparison of a healthy lung next to the lung of a smoker, a liver demonstrating the harmful effects of alcohol abuse and other exhibits showing us what harmful effects could befall us if we choose to elicit certain harmful behaviors. Personal opinion on the exhibit varied from keen interest to slight disappointment. I love stuff like that, said Laura Watanabe, a student at UW-FDL. You could actually see all the internal parts of the body and compare it to our figure drawings. It wasnt as creepy as I thought it was going to be, said fellow student Adam Engels. They looked kind of fake. With a gross profit of more than $200 million, this exhibit is going to be a timeless traveler as long as humans have the need or desire to see for themselves the human body in its natural state. However, the exhibit of Body World will not stop there. Because of interest in the subject and the numerous volunteers for future displays, this exhibit will continue to grow. From the humble beginnings of a single organ preserved in 1977 to the first display in 1995, it has grown to four traveling exhibits in numerous countries with plans to create more and to add oddities such as an elephant, which will take approximately three years to process. The future of real-life anatomical study is here.

Action/Falcon Flier: Are rat races for other trendy goals leaving an apathetic society in the wake Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:29:00 CST
Editors Note: The following opinions do not necessarily reflect the viewpoints of the Falcon Flier or the Action Advertiser and are those of the author, a staff writer for the Flier. Merriam-Webster defines apathy as a lack of interest or concern. Over the course of the last two years, Ive reached the conclusion that the word describes not only the loss of interest on the part of an individual but also the unofficial philosophy for student life. Wait a secondmake that American life. The great irony is most of us are too apathetic to even notice, and if we do, were too lethargic to do anything about it. In psychology we call this the phenomenon of learned helplessness, a state of mind where we feel the progression of our lives is simply outside our control, and as such we lose interest in things that otherwise might capture our attention. This stage in history is not without its prophets: over 130 years ago, Friedrich Nietzsche predicted the coming of the apathetic and nihilistic society, not to mention the human being who would succumb to and even embrace mediocrity because he lacked a passionate interest and driving force in his life. I just wonder what he would think about todays ambivalent college students taking out their passivity on Guitar Hero. I dont mean to sound like a divisive cynic and obviously these generalizations do not apply to everyone, but these are disturbing sociological trends in America that, if not reversed, may bring about the society Nietzsche envisioned years ago. Fortunately for us, we already know the antithesis of apathy: it lies in the realm of childish curiosity. Remember that feeling you had as a kid when you would ask endless questions and find yourself in awe by all of the captivating activities around you However mundane you may find them to be now, your imagination then could take you for flights of fancy across the limitless expanse of the universe and, armed with straws alone, you and your friends could be any fantasy characters from sun up until sunset without ever losing interest. So what happened Somewhere down the line we lost the most fundamentally astounding part of human existence- the part of us that reflects, imagines, and is able to conjure realities at will, irrespective of place or time. We gradually learned to shut out those dreams and live in the real world. We were taught to be pragmatic, and while we didnt like it at first, it wore us down, little by little, until we too began to think in this fashion. We Americans discovered little practical use for thinking that, for example, does not bring about the creation of wealth in one way or another. We found out, as anyone who has ever gone to college knows, that well-touted phraseology like expanding your possibilities no longer means expanding your mind it means expanding your wallet size. So we became business majors and joined the rat race for financial prosperity, where we were pumped out like chain-link sausages on an assembly line and given a cubicle, a desk and a day job as a mid-level bureaucrat. The money was nice---until we woke up one morning and realized we sold our dreams for a paycheck, and that each day we were, as the Pink Floyd song lyrics say, shorter of breath, and one day closer to death. Some call this the midlife crisis. I call it what happens when society places the value of the dollar ahead of the value of independent thought. And frankly, at this stage of the game, apathy is the only response we have left that doesnt hurt. Contact Jeremy at LAVIJ9869@uwc.edu

Action/Falcon Flier: Looking back at national pastime through national touring presenter, Byron Motl Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:37:00 CST
There was a time and place where everything stopped for the love of a single sport. People skipped church, work, and other Sunday activities to see one of the greatest activities on Earththe Negro Baseball League where many of the eras best athletes showed off their stuff, explained Byron Motley. Motleys presentation The Negro Baseball Leagues An American Legacy on campus February 26, in recognition of black history month, was based on the tales of his father, Bob Motley, an umpire in the league. This is a subject near and dear to my heart, the Negro baseball leagues, Motley stated. There are quite a few players that are still alive today and meeting someone who played in the Negro baseball leagues will change your life. In 1920 in Kansas City, Missouri seven of the best barnstorming teams would go from town to town and play to make money. The 42-game season was played entirely on Sundays. Many black owned businesses sprung up wherever they played. It was a time of segregation as well, hence the name. Baseball has come a long way with from when Moses Fleetwood Walker played for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1886 and then was kicked off the team because people didnt like him playing with whites. Then in 1947 Jackie Robinson became the first black man to play Major League Baseball to break the so-called baseball color line. Motley told stories of the stadiums, teams, players and their stats---including players struggles---and the integral part the league played in baseballs history today. He also showed a film clip of a work in progress on the league from the 1920s to 1960s titled, Oh, How They Lived. I learned a lot, said Tom Martin, Assistant Campus Dean for Student Services, who was in the audience. Its fascinating and people forget the incredible talent in the league. They were incredible athletes. Byron, a multi-talented artist, from Los Angeles is also a singer/songwriter who has performed and recorded with many artists. Contributions from the Negro baseball league: The Kansas City Monarchs were the first ever team to play a night baseball game in 1931. Trucks with gas lights on them would be placed around the field and players would have trouble finding the ball if popped up. Today 75 of games are played at night. Jackie Robinson was the first black man to play major league baseball. Average Negro baseball league salary $1000. Players had to work other jobs to support their family. 40 of the Negro league was college educated. The first to take baseball to Japan Invented the batting helmet and shin guards.

Action/Falcon Flier: Womens basketball team ends strong at state finals Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:44:00 CST
It all came together in a shining week in February for the womens basketball team at the University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac. They ended a successful season by taking second place in both the conference championship and state tournament. This is the first time in 15 years that UW-FDL has sent a womens basketball team to the conference finals and the first in 25 years to send the team to the championship game. Everything just seemed to fall into place this year, said Head Coach, Robert Wonser. This is probably the most talented team Ive had, but the best thing about them was that they were willing to listen this year. Thats why we had such a great season. Wonser has coached womens basketball at UW-FDL for 13 years and for the last four years his teams have finished no lower than fourth of up to 13 other teams in the division. He has also coached football and boys basketball at Oakfield High School. He plans to continue coaching next year. I coach because I enjoy it, he said. Until coaching becomes too much like work rather than fun, I am going to keep on doing it. This year we were really able to bond as a team, said forward, Ashley Ludvigsen, a sophomore who led the team in scoring for the season. She was voted first team all-conference, first team all-state, and first team all-tournament. She was also third runner up in the votes for season MVP. That (bonding) made it more fun. I think that it probably made us play better too, she said. Since, this is Ludvigsens second year on the basketball team, she will transfer and will not be returning for another season. Teammate, Brooke Kuehl, was also voted first team all on-conference and teammate, Laura Eubanks, was given an honorable mention to the all-conference first team.It was fun going to all these tournaments, said Eubanks. Also since this is the first time in 25 years our school has sent a team to the championship was pretty sweet. Most of the players plan on returning next season.

Action/Falcon Flier: Play review: How doyou like your roommate Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:47:00 CST
The Roommate is the story of two roommates, Fisher (Matt Maier) and Tom (Cody Stewart), who dont exactly get along on a multitude of levels. Tom is fed up with Fishers antics, and threatens to call the police on multiple occasions claiming he never listens and smokes too much pot in the house. But their problems come to a head when Toms girlfriend Courtney (Eva Thelen) visits for a weekend. I enjoyed the fact the play never explained the title its never explicitly stated which character the focus of the title was on. On the one hand there was Fisher, who is lazy but very clever. And then you had Tom, who seemed to be fairly intelligent but very annoying and demanding. For the first hour and a half we were led to believe Fisher was the horrible roommate, but the last ten minutes left it in the hands of the audiences speculation. Generally, the acting was, for the most part, pretty well done Matt Maier as Fisher did a particularly great job. The other actors turned in fine performances as well, but there was a certain hidden element in everything Maier said. Everything he said was spoken in a tone that seemed to imply he knew he was driving Tom crazy, and his personality was more manipulative than questioning all along. The set design and dressing seemed a bit stereotypical at first, but as the plot unraveled the dressing seemed perfect it described to a T the mentality of our characters. Even something as simple as the placement of a poster on the wall was spot on Toms door had nothing covering it whereas Fishers was adorned with a poster from the film Animal House. The lighting was another great area multiple times throughout the show the lights would either spotlight on a single character, or go off entirely signifying the passage of time. My only real problem with the play was the ending. The problem didnt lie with how the play ended on a slightly ambiguous note, but the execution of said ending. Following an emotional breakdown, the final scene concludes with Courtney smoking in a chair with Tom pleading at her side and Fisher in his room. It certainly looked cool but I thought it was a bit artsy considering how straight-forward the rest of the play was. Despite the ending, the rest was great and easily the best play Ive seen performed at UW-Fond du Lac. 4/5 (four out of 5 stars rating)

Inspiration for Rain Man movie to visit UW-FdL Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
Kim Peek, the man who was an inspiration for the movie Rain Man will speak about his life an extraordinary talents on Tuesday, April 9 at the University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac.

Wisconsin Alumni Association offers scholarships to seniors Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
Wisconsin Alumni Association-Fond du Lac Chapter is offering $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors, and to students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac who will transfer to UW-Madison in the fall.

Public invited to open house at Galloway Library/Archives Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
The public is invited to an open house on Sunday, April 6, at the Library/Archives of the Fond du Lac County Historical Society at the Blakely Museum on the grounds of Galloway House and Village, Old Pioneer Road.

Man accused of shooting friend bound over for trial Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
A 19-year-old Brandon man accused of accidentally shooting and killing his 18-year-old best friend in February has been bound over for trial.

Local Briefs Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
Julie Hilbert will present When Im 65 at Harbor Suites Assisted Living, 597 Kingswood Ave., Fond du Lac, at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 15.

Italian bistro closes for new format Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
An Italian restaurant with too few customers is making way for a new business.

Home Builders hosts remodeling seminar Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
The Home Builders Association of Fond du Lac and Dodge Counties will sponsor a free building and remodeling seminar 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at the organization, 490 W. Rolling Meadows Drive.

Junior co-chair named for Walleye Weekend Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
Mark Hopper has been named the 2008 Walleye Weekend co-chair.

The House of Spirits featured at Books Between Bites Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
The House of Spirits by Isabel Allende is the featured book on Tuesday, April 8, at Books Between Bites.

Marriage license reminder issued by Dodge County Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
JUNEAU Dodge County Clerk Karen Gibson reminds couples planning to get married that they need to apply for their marriage license in the county where they have lived for the last 30 days or more.

Windhover hosting Quilts for the Community Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
Windhover Center for the Arts is hosting Quilts for the Community in its Caf Gallery now through May.

Waupuns Wurtz to coach Kimberly basketball Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
Five and a half years ago, as he prepared to lead Waupuns boys basketball team for the first time, coach Lucky Wurtz said hed rather climb the mountain than stay on top of one.

Report: Favre rethinking retirement Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
MILWAUKEE General manager Ted Thompson is laughing off a published report that Brett Favre is considering a comeback with a team other than the Green Bay Packers.

Fondy Bears win opener Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
Ryan Blick scored a hat trick in the second period and the Fond du Lac Bears started the USA Hockey National Championships by defeating defending champion Portage Lake, 7-4, Thursday night at the Blue Line Family Ice Center.

Cardinals softball gets out to fast start in win Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
Fond du Lac softball coach Lisa Immel called her team together before the players went out on the diamond for infield-outfield warm-ups Thursday at Oshkosh North.

WLA, Springs soccer open with wins Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
Laura Helleberg netted three goals to lead the St. Marys Springs soccer team to a 10-0 season-opening win over North Fond du Lac on Thursday.

Springs softball tops Laconia in 08 debut Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
The Springs softball team finally got to play Thursday, and it didnt waste time shaking off the rust.

Springs girls win its track quad, boys finish second to Roncalli Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
Roncallis boys track and field team easily won Thursdays Springs quad with 97 points.

Ripon baseball edges Laconia Springs falls Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
It wasnt the sharpest game, but the early April ones seldom are.

Marian baseball Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
Marians opening series at Herr-Baker Field couldnt have gone much better.

Roundys donates more than 29,000 pounds of food to area pantries Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:04:00 CST
Four Oshkosh food pantries got some much-needed help Thursday morning.

Rams training camp would be economic boost to community Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:09:00 CST
If the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is successful in landing the St. Louis Rams training camp, coaches and staff would not fill hotel rooms, but football fans and the media will.

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