News 2008-04-05 Andanh.com

Papa Smurf ousted as write-in candidate for Dodge County Board Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:58:00 CST
JUNEAU Papa Smurf wont be in the running when the Dodge County canvass board meets next week to determine the winner of the Countys 29th supervisory district seat. The patriarch of the Smurf clan was among four write-in candidates penciled in Tuesday during the spring election for the 29th District race. There were no candidates listed on the ballot, however, County Clerk Karen Gibson said that 15 write-in votes were cast for the position. Eleven of the 15 ovals were filled in with no name written on the line below. However, four write-in votes did have names that each received one vote each: Dean Fuller, Duwayne Schelter, Scott Fairbank and, of course, Papa Smurf, Gibson said. While Papa Smurf was crossed off the list, Gibson sent letters to Fuller, Schelter and Fairbank, inviting them to participate in the canvass board meeting at 8:30 a.m. Monday, April 7, in the county clerks office, where a winner will be chosen by lot and certified. The supervisory seat in the 29th District has remained vacant since supervisor Deborah Rathermel of Waupun stepped down before the end of her two-year term. The seat represents the First and Third Wards in the city of Waupun.

Squabble over dog poop results in citation Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:46:00 CST
WAUPUN A squabble over dog feces littering the yard of a Waupun residence got messier after a pushing match ensued during an argument on April 1. Waupun police were called to a duplex on South State Street at about 2:22 p.m. to respond to a complaint by a tenant of the duplex. A 28-year-old Waupun man said he was tired of garbage lying around the residence and was especially irritated by a mess left in the front yard by the dog owned by the other tenant of the property, a 32-year-old Waupun man. An hour later, the 28-year-old arrived at the Police Department to file a complaint alleging that the 32-year-old man pushed him during an argument about the feces and garbage. The 32-year-old man was issued a city citation for disorderly conduct.

2 men arrested for vehicle break-ins Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:54:00 CST
Fond du Lac police arrested two Fond du Lac men Thursday night for breaking into vehicles on North Brooke Street. Investigators are now looking into the two mens connection to eight other vehicle break-ins that occurred in the past couple weeks in the northwest section of the city, said Lt. Steve Klein of the Fond du Lac Police Department. The men ages 18 and 26 were arrested after a woman living in the 400 block of North Brooke Street saw them at about 11 p.m. Thursday going through vehicles parked in that area, Klein said. Based on the great description given by the witness, we were able to take them into custody, he said. The two are in custody at the Fond du Lac County Jail and could face charges of theft and possession of burglary tools.

Charge involving threat to school staff member dropped Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:52:00 CST
JUNEAU A felony charge against an 18-year-old Fox Lake man accused of threatening a staff member at Waupun Area High School has been dropped. A charge of threats to injure brought against Joe R. Haynes was dismissed during a hearing Thursday in Dodge County Circuit Court. However, a return date will be scheduled for a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct. On Jan. 17, a female staff member told school police liaison officer Brian ODonovan that Haynes had threatened to kill her after he became upset during class. Haynes was ordered to not have any contact with the woman and refrain from going on school premises. District Administrator John Zegers said that Haynes graduated in January and is no longer a student at the school. Haynes remains free on a $500 signature bond.

3 teens accused of stealing car Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:02:00 CST
Three teens accused of stealing a car in Fond du Lac on Wednesday were arrested Thursday afternoon following a short foot chase. The Fond du Lac County Sheriffs Department and Wisconsin State Patrol received information around 12:10 p.m. Thursday that the car was being driven on rural roads south and west of Fond du Lac, according to a Sheriffs Department press release. The car was found parked on a dead end on Scott Road in the town of Fond du Lac, and police pursued the teens on foot, according to the release. They were arrested a short time later in the area of River Road and Lost Arrow Road. The Fond du Lac Police Department will refer charges of operating a motor vehicle without the owners consent and party to the crime of operating a motor vehicle without the owners consent, said Lt. Steven Klein of the Police Department. We were looking into whether it was just a case of taking the vehicle for a joy ride or if there was some sort of other motive involved, Klein said.

Appleton man jailed after shots fired Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:50:00 CST
APPLETON A 21-year-old Appleton man is in the Outagamie County Jail facing several charges resulting from a shooting incident at his home early today.

Study: Banning smoking increases drunken driving Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:58:00 CST
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Enacting city smoking bans appears to increase drunken driving, according to a new national study of arrests by Wisconsin researchers.

Teens face charges in sex blackmail scheme Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:00:00 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.

Police seek leads in abduction attempt Fri, 04 Apr 2008 06:09:00 CST
GRAND CHUTE Police are looking for information on a man who allegedly tried to abduct an elementary student from a school Tuesday afternoon.

Couple rat each other out during traffic stop Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
A husband and wife turned each other in to Sheboygan police this week after their car was pulled over for reckless driving, according to a criminal complaint.

Big brothers quick thinking saves sis Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:33:00 CST
Its too bad nobody asked Tyler Lamb how he spent his spring break, because the 15-year-old North High School freshman had a thrilling story to tell.

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Set building continues in Oshkosh for Johnny Depp film Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:53:00 CST
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Five things to do this weekend Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:59:00 CST
From live music to family activities to karaoke, theres plenty to do in the area this weekend. Here are five ideas. For more, click on the Entertainment link at the top of the Herald Times Reporter Web site.

Road weight limits to be lifted Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:23:00 CST
MANITOWOC Weight limits will be lifted on all county highways on Monday, April 14, due to favorable weather conditions, according to a press release from Gary Kennedy, Manitowoc County highway commissioner.

Man arrested for car fire identified Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:52:00 CST
TWO RIVERS The man arrested in the car fire incident that occurred early Tuesday morning in Two Rivers has been identified by the Two Rivers Police Department as Damon Schisel of Fern Drive in Manitowoc.

Two injured when car hits deer, then car hits car Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:31:00 CST
MANITOWOC Two people were injured and another was shaken up Thursday following two car accidents on Highway 67 in the town of Eaton.

Gap between black, white scores widens in Wisconsin Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:34:00 CST

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.

Big brothers quick thinking saves sister Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:33:00 CST
Its too bad nobody asked Tyler Lamb how he spent his spring break, because the 15-year-old North High School freshman had a thrilling story to tell.

$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.

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.

Submariner sleepover planned for 28 Boat Reunion Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:43:00 CST
MANITOWOC The Wisconsin Maritime Museum will host a 28 Boat Reunion and Memorial Ceremony Thursday, May 1, through Sunday, May 4.

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Police/courts Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:13:00 CST
Wood County Ronald S. Pelot and Karla K. Ghiloni, both of Saratoga, April 8. Benstan C. Meils and Laura J. Smith, both of Wisconsin Rapids, date unavailable. Gregory R. Fox, Marshfield, and Charlotte R. Wells, Arpin, April 17.

Four appointed to MSTC board Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:21:00 CST
Four individuals were appointed to the Mid-State Technical College Board of Directors this week. Robert Beaver, Patrick Costello, and Betty Bruski Mallek received three-year terms, while Anthony Marinack was appointed to a one-year unexpired term. Beaver of Friendship is a former superintendent for the Adams-Friendship School District and currently a consultant with the Princeton School District. He has served on the board since 1990. Costello of Wisconsin Rapids is director of human resources for Abbyland Foods and has been on the board since 1993. Bruski Mallek of Junction City is an election and licensing specialist with the city of Stevens Point and has served on the board since 1990, while Marinack of Almond is administrator of the Tri-County Area School District. This is Marinacks first term on the board. The appointments will begin July 1.

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Todays death notices Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:40:00 CST
The Daily Tribune has received an obituary for the following: This list will be updated throughout the day. For obituaries, see Saturdays Daily Tribune.

An early look at this weekends news Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:54:00 CST
Some of the stories were pursuing this weekend:

font color20229CAround the nation: font colorblackRemembering Martin Luther King Jr. font colorblack Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:01:00 CST
font colorblackMEMPHIS, Tenn. On the 40th anniversary of his assassination, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is to be honored as a champion of peace in the city where he died. BR BR Here was a man who understood nonviolence at a depth that I had never known before, said C.T. Vivian, a former King associate. BR BR Presidential candidates, civil rights leaders, labor activists and thousands of citizens were expected to come together Friday in Memphis to honor King for his devotion to racial equality and economic justice. BR BR The whole nation flinched when King was killed by a rifle shot on April 4, 1968, said writer Cynthia Griggs Fleming, one of the many historians, commentators and activists in town for panel discussions and lectures on Kings legacy. BR BR King advised his followers to keep working for equal rights for all citizens, to keep on moving, no matter what obstacles they faced, Fleming said in a talk Thursday at a Memphis church. BR BR Dont be so consumed by the pain that you dont hear the message, she said. Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and John McCain were scheduled to take part in the anniversary day events that were to include a recommitment march through Memphis and the laying of wreaths at the site of Kings assassination. Sen. Barack Obama will be campaigning in Indiana. BR BR King was cut down on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel while helping organize a strike by Memphis sanitation workers, then some of the poorest of the citys working poor. BR BR His son, Martin Luther King III, wrote in an opinion piece published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Thursday that the nation is still plagued by poverty. He urged presidential candidates to vow to appoint a cabinet-level officer who would help the poor. BR BR Were not doing anywhere near enough, he said Friday during an interview with his sister, Bernice, on the Today show. BR BR The National Civil Rights Museum opened in 1991 at the former motel, which now holds most of the exhibits tracing the history of Americas struggle for equal rights. The museum also encompasses the flophouse across the street from which confessed killer James Earl Ray admitted firing the fatal shot. Ray died in prison in 1998. BR BR King was a champion of nonviolent protest for social change, and his writings and speeches still stir older followers and new ones alike, said Vivian, who helped organize lunch-counter sit-ins in Nashville in 1960 and rode on a freedom bus through Mississippi. BR BR The world still listens to Martin, he said. There are people who didnt reach for him then who reach for him now. They want to know this man. What did he say What did he think BR BR Other tributes were being held around the country. In Congress, House and Senate leaders and lawmakers who once worked with the civil rights leader marked the anniversary with a tribute Thursday in the Capitols Statuary Hall. BR BR Because of the leadership of this man we rose up out of fear and became willing to put our bodies on the line, said Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., a companion of King in the civil rights struggles of the 1960s. BR BR In Indianapolis, Ethel Kennedy was scheduled to make brief remarks during a ceremony Friday evening at what is now Martin Luther King Jr. Park. Her late husband Robert Kennedy gave a passionate speech there the night of Kings assassination that was credited with quelling violence in the city. BR BR In Atlanta, the Martin Luther King Jr. Historic Site was commemorating the anniversary with the opening Friday of a special exhibit chronicling the final days and hours before Kings death, as well as his funeral procession through his hometown five days later. BR BR The centerpiece of the exhibit is the wagon that was drawn by two mules as it carried Kings casket from his funeral at Ebenezer Baptist Church to Morehouse College, his alma mater. BR BR Memphis has also been in the news lately because of the success of the Memphis Tigers, who play UCLA in the national NCAA Division I college basketball semifinal in San Antonio on Saturday. Coach John Calipari had copies of Kings I Have a Dream speech for his players to read after practice Wednesday, along with a King biography, and the Rev. Jesse Jackson met the team for a personal history lesson.

7-day forecast: A little bit of rain Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:50:00 CST
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Lows around 30. Light and variable winds. Friday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the middle 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Friday night: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Saturday: Partly sunny. Highs in the middle 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Saturday night: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the middle 30s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Sunday: Rain likely. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent. Sunday night: Cloudy. A chance of rain and snow. Lows around 30. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Monday: Mostly cloudy. Highs in the middle 40s. Monday night: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. A chance of light rain. Highs in the middle 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent. Tuesday night: Cloudy. A chance of light rain and light snow. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent. Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Wednesday night: Mostly cloudy. A chance of light rain. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of rain 40 percent. Thursday: Mostly cloudy. A chance of light rain. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

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Todays weather picture Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:38:00 CST
Here are the weather artists for April: BRApril 1: Moises Segovia, age 7, grade two, Humke Elementary School BR BR BRApril 2: Brianna LaMere, age 8, grade two, Humke Elementary School BR BRApril 3: Marcia Schwanebeck, grade three, Pittsville Elementary BR BRApril 4: Carson Kautzer, grade two, Humke Elementary BR BR Click ba hrefhttp://www.wisconsinrapidstribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/galleryAvisU0Dato20080401KategoriWRTNEWSLopenr804010802RefPH targetnewhere/b/a for a gallery of April weather artists. The gallery will be updated daily. BR BR Click ba hrefhttp://www.wisconsinrapidstribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/galleryAvisU0Dato20080303KategoriWRTNEWSLopenr803030801RefPH targetnewhere/b/a for a gallery of March weather artists.

Businesses celebrate changes with ribbon cuttings Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:31:00 CST
The Heart of Wisconsin Business and Economic Alliance held a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday at Cook Family Chiropractic, 410 Daly Ave., Wisconsin Rapids.

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