News 2008-04-11 Andanh.com

Merwin recovering from brain surgery Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:31:00 CST
Fond du Lac High School Principal Mary Fran Merwin is recovering from brain surgery at a Milwaukee hospital, the Fond du Lac School District said today. Merwin is a patient in the Neurological Intensive Care Unit at Froedtert Memorial Hospital. Doctors removed a mass from Merwins brain on Thursday, according to a district press release. The type of mass has not been identified. Merwin was transported by ambulance to Froedtert Tuesday night after complaining of a severe headache. An earlier press release indicated she suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. Merwin is in stable condition, according to the release. The family continues to ask for privacy and requests no phone calls or visitors.

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Snow in forecast tonight and Saturday Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:56:00 CST
April showers will give way to snow showers tonight and Saturday over the Fond du Lac area, according to the National Weather Service. The forecast calls for a quarter inch or more of rain today and highs near 48, but dropping to around 34 with a chance of snow tonight. The chance of snow remains Saturday with highs only in the upper 30s, according to the NWS. Scattered flurries are forecast for Sunday with highs only near 40, according to the NWS. But if we can hang on through the weekend, the work-week forecast is a bit more promising. Monday calls for highs only in the upper 40s, but the clouds are expected to give way to sunny skies. Tuesdays even better, according to the NWS, with highs near 60 under sunny skies. Temperatures are expected to remain in the upper 50s under partly sunny skies through Thursday.

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WE Energies to cut service to 60,000 customers for past due bills Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:45:00 CST
MILWAUKEE Wisconsins largest utility said it will cut service to about 60,000 customers when the states seasonal moratorium on disconnections ends Tuesday.

UW-Oshkosh Police believe theyve identified bathroom peeper Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Police Department believes it has identified the man they believe watched female students as they were taking showers in their residence halls.

Man dies after van plunges into Sheboygan River Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
SHEBOYGAN FALLS An 80-year-old Plymouth man drowned Thursday morning after his minivan plunged backwards into the Sheboygan River as he left the Sheboygan Falls restaurant he owned, officials said.

Quilts for the community Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:48:00 CST
Debbie Ramos stitches together swatches of cloth in hues of brown for her father and robins egg blue for her mother.

Measles vaccine urged Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
Recent measles cases in Milwaukee have local officials encouraging people to make sure their vaccinations are up to date.

Countys water is focus of new group Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:49:00 CST
A newly formed advisory group met for the first time Thursday to delve into one of Fond du Lac Countys most important resources: groundwater.

FdL High School principal recovering from brain surgery Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:49:00 CST
Mary Fran Merwin, Fond du Lac High School principal, underwent a stealth-guided/image-guided brain surgery Thursday afternoon to remove a mass that was found inside her brain, according to information from the Fond du Lac School District.

Action: U.S prints $750 million in currency each day Over 45 percent are one dollar bills Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:37:00 CST
Have you noticed the new five-dollar bills Theyre circulating now, and they are a little different, thanks to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The National Bureau of Engraving and Printing was established back on August 29, 1862. It was started in a single room in the basement of the main treasury building where two men and four women separated and sealed by hand one- and two-dollar United States notes, which had been printed by private bank note companies. Today, there are approximately 25,000 employees who work out of two buildings in Washington, DC, and at a new facility located in Forth Worth, TX. The official opening of the western currency facility took place on April 26, 1991. Electric lighting came to the bureau in 1888. Along with the nations currency, the bureau took over the printing of all revenue stamps in 1876 and began printing postage stamps in 1894. During World War II, the bureau over printed stocks of regular currency notes with distinguishing identification for use in the Hawaiian Islands. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing has printed currency for the governments of the Republic of Cuba (1934), Siam (1945), Korea (1947), and the Philippines (1928). Beginning in 1996, the government began adding advanced security, features to our paper currency the first major design change since 1928. Advanced copying technologies have helped raise the incidence of counterfeiting. Ink jet printers, color copiers and scanners are just a few tools that criminals use to create bogus bills. Sophisticated copiers, printers, electronic digital scanners, color work stations and computer software, which today can interface with each other, can represent threats to the nations currency. This equipment does not require extensive expertise to operate and is becoming widely accessible through copy centers, corporate offices and even home use. For this reason, it is important to incorporate security features in U.S. currency that will be effective in countering this type of threat. At its Web site, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing lists some interesting facts about our currency. For example, did you know that during fiscal 2007, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing produced approximately 38 million notes a day with a face value of approximately $750 million Ninety-five percent of the notes printed each year are used to replace notes already in or taken out of circulation. During fiscal 2007, 45.47 of the notes printed were $1 notes. The first paper currencies issued by the U.S. Department of Treasury were demand notes series 1861. During the Civil War period, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing was called upon to print paper notes in denominations of $.03, $.05, $.10, $.25 and $.50. The reason for this is that people hoarded coins because of their intrinsic value, which created a drastic shortage of circulating coins. In 1929, the size of our currency was reduced by about two-thirds of its former size when production was converted to new plates. The familiar portraits and back design of our currency were also established at that time. Currency papers composed of 24 linen and 75 cotton red and blue synthetic fibers of various lengths are distributed evenly throughout the paper. Prior to World War I, the fibers were made of silk. Between the Fort Worth, TX, and the Washington, DC, facilities, approximately 18 tons of ink per day are used. The $100 note has been the largest denomination of currency in circulation since 1969. The average lifespan of a Federal Reserve note by denomination is as follows: $1 21 months $5 16 months $10 18 months $20 24 months $50 55 months $100 89 months The legend In God we trust became a part of the design of United States currency in 1957 and has appeared on all currency since 1963. Contrary to popular belief, the automobile pictured on the back of the $10 note is not a model T Ford. It is merely a creation of the designer of the bill. Martha Washington is the only woman whose portrait has appeared on a U.S. currency note. It appeared on the face of the $1 silver certificate of 1886 and 1891 and on the back of the $1 silver certificate of 1896. Finally, during fiscal 2007, it cost approximately 6.2 cents per note to produce 9.1 billion U.S. paper currency notes. And there you have it, a bit about our changing currency. (Tom Butenhoff is vice president/investments, Stifel, Nicolaus Company, Inc. The opinions above are those of Tom Butenhoff and are not necessarily the opinion of this paper or of Stifel Nicolaus.)

Action: Register now for summer, fall classes at MPTC Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:40:00 CST
Registration for Moraine Park Technical College summer classes gets underway on April 9 and on May 5 for fall classes. New this summer, Moraine Park is offering three convenient sessions to fit a variety of schedules: Three weeks: May 27-June 13 Eight weeks: June 16-Aug. 8 11 weeks: May 27-Aug. 8. Students will find classes available in many areas of study for the summer, including accounting, business, computers, Microsoft Office, supervision, animal care and management, Dreamweaver/Flash, Adobe Photoshop, marketing, Spanish, small business basics, leadership development, food production, electricity, OSHA, welding, salon services, health care, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, math, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, sociology and psychology. For a complete listing of summer and fall classes, visit www.morainepark.edu and click on course schedule, search for courses in the summer and fall categories, and View full course schedule or call 1-800-472-4554 to request information or a catalog.

Action Movie Review: Mike and Melody discuss The Ruins Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:42:00 CST
Mike: We cross the border of Mexico for this horror film directed by Carter Smith (Bugcrush) and adapted to the screen by Scott Smith (Simple Plan) from his own novel, The Ruins. This is a full-on scary movie whose antagonist is a flesh-eating creeping and creepy vine. Melody: Four college students (Shawn Ashmore, Jena Malone, Laura Ramsey and Jonathan Tucker) are on spring break with only two days left before heading back home. Theyre approached by a German tourist, Mathias (Joe Anderson) who proposes they come along with him the next morning to the site of an archaeological dig. Mathias plans to connect with his brother, Henrich, who is already on-site having followed a Dutch archaeologist to the research area. Mike: Thinking that a day trip to see some hidden ruins might be just the thing their vacation needs to break up the hum drum of the hotel pool, perfect beaches and bottomless umbrella drinks, they all agree to go with Mathias. Melody: With their backpacks and hangovers in tow, they set out for a lost Mayan temple deep within a dense jungle. After a bus ride, pickup truck taxi trip and a short hike, the fivesome finds Henrichs abandoned Jeep. With a little more exploring farther into the jungle, they finally find the mysterious temple. Mike: Once there, they are approached by gun- toting, and bow and arrow-armed natives who want nothing to do with the curious group of thrill seekers. Melody: The native Mayans shoo the group up the stone steps of the vine-covered temple. Once on top, they find Henrichs empty tent, his belongings, a deep hole down the center of the temple, but no Henrich, nor any other sign of life. Mike: Except for the vines Melody: From the bottom of the hole, the group hears a cell phone ringing and Mathias confirms that its Henrichs ringtone. As they lower Mathias into the well, the rope breaks and he plummets to the stone floor below. The fall doesnt kill him, but he is unable to move. Mike: Afraid that whats left of the rope might break, the lightest of the four, Amy (Laura Ramsey) volunteers to be lowered in and rescue Mathias. Though she ends up with a deep gash in her leg in the process, they eventually raise Mathias out of the deep hole. Melody: The prospect of going back down the steps for help is decided against, because the natives guarding the foot of the temple would sooner kill them than have them possibly harm or curse the rest of their village dwellers. Mike: Now, with all the blood-oozing open wounds on top of the temple, the vines and their flowers begin their assault, leaving the helpless adventurers seemingly with no escape. Melody: Ive never been a big fan of horror films and even less a fan of the teen-scream-genre that seems to have become the profitable and acceptable norm the past 15 or so years. But I have to admit, even though there was plenty of screaming - I mean, theres bound to be some when a few amputations without anesthetic and some delirious self-surgery is performed, this really wasnt a terrible film. In fact, I was impressed with how the writing didnt dumb this down. Sure, you have to make the leap of faith when the bad guy in a movie is a plant, but this is no Little Shop of Horrors and this flora is no Audrey. Mike: Funny thing, Melody, I agree. Kudos to writer Scott Smith who gave the actors the room to be themselves and not put inane words in their mouths. And equal credit goes to the actors. Many times an ensemble of this demographic spends the whole film jockeying for screen time and hamhandedly slugs its way through their scenes. That was not the case here. None of the four principles were cloying and all seemed to act the way youd imagine people would act were they trapped atop a temple being closed in upon by ravenous frondescence. Melody: As I said, I was skeptical, I always am when it comes to horror films, but this wasnt nasty-bad. Theres gore, and a little nudity, but whats a creepy movie without a modicum of each Mike: I recommend it. Its good, honest, scary fun. I havent seen greenery this unforgiving since the vines at Wrigley Field swallowed that St. Louis Cardinal rookie prospect back in 72 Melody: and a half Mike: Send comments to mikemelody@charter.net.

April 15 is last day to file tax returns Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
The Fond du Lac Post Office reminds people that April 15 is the last day to receive a postmark on tax filings.

Blue Line Skating Club to perform Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
The Fond du Lac Blue Line Figure Skating Club will present its Once Upon a Skate show today through Sunday, April 13.

Setting it Straight Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
The program Permission to be All You Can BE from Heaven on Earth Healing Alternatives will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, at Founders Hall, lower level of Congregation of the Sisters of St. Agnes, 320 County Trunk K. The time of the event was incorrect in a health brief published Wednesday.

Area students to participate in Youth Service Day April 18 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
On Friday, April 18, over 600 local students will volunteer at community agencies and schools as part of Youth Service Day.

Fire season to begin at Horicon and Fox River Refuges Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reminds the public that prescribed fires will take place on the Horicon National Wildlife Refuges from April through mid-May.

Salvation Army takes new direction with Back to School Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
With the help of The Salvation Army, the structure of Fond du Lacs traditional Back to School program is being redesigned.

Fondys Senn finds fit Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
During her senior year at Fond du Lac High School, Sara Senn had to check a map to see exactly where Greenwood, South Carolina was.

Weather or not, Springs nets win Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
Marian Colleges Smith Fields have good drainage, and its a good thing because on Thursday night the Springs and Lourdes girls soccer teams may have been playing water polo otherwise.

Harang, Cordero shut down Crew Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
MILWAUKEE Francisco Cordero said it didnt really bother him to get booed by the fans who used to cheer him.

James will return for senior year at Marquette Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
MILWAUKEE Star guard Dominic James had good news for Marquette fans at the basketball teams awards banquet Thursday night.

A marathon, a movie, and gawkers downtown will be busy this weekend Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:27:00 CST
Downtown Oshkosh is the place to be this weekend with the Oshkosh Half Marathon Saturday morning and, of course, the filming of the movie Public Enemies set to start any day now.

bStreetwise: /bRain slightly dampens buzz around downtown Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:33:00 CST
Thursday was the calm before, after and during the storm downtown.

Enemies author embraces film, Manns attention to historic detail Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:26:00 CST
Bryan Burrough never expected his book Public Enemies: Americas Greatest Crime Wave and the Birth of the FBI, 1933-34 would become a movie, let alone one directed by Michael Mann and starring the likes of Johnny Depp and Christian Bale.

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Homicide charges filed in Ceape Avenue death Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
An Oshkosh man is charged with selling methadone to a 21-year-old woman who died of a drug overdose at a Ceape Avenue residence in January.

Police believe theyve identified bathroom peeper Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Police Department believes it has identified the man they believe watched female students as they were taking showers in their residence halls.

Volunteers needed for Half Marathon Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:00:00 CST
Midwest Sports Events is on the lookout for water boys.

Prep Roundup: Leib shines as Lourdes places second Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:49:00 CST
The Oshkosh Lourdes boys track and field team placed second and the girls took fourth at the West De Pere Invite on Thursday.

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