News 2008-04-15 Andanh.com

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5 hurt in school bus/garbage truck crash in Theresa Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:31:00 CST
THERESA Five people, including three children, were injured in a traffic accident involving a school bus and two garbage trucks Monday afternoon in the Village of Theresa. Theresa Police Chief Michael Simmons said an eastbound school bus was stopped on Mayville Street (Highway 28) near Highland Avenue around 3:55 p.m. to let off a student when it was struck from behind by a Waste Management truck that was hit by a second Waste Management truck. Both the school bus and the first Waste Management truck were stopped when for whatever reason, the second truck struck it from behind, said Theresa Officer Brian Frank, who was first on the scene. The driver of the second truck had to be extricated from the vehicle by rescue personnel from the Theresa Fire Department and was flown from the scene by Flight for Life to Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee. The driver of the Lomira School District bus, a 75-year-old man, complained of head and neck pain and was transported to St. Agnes Hospital, Simmons said. A 14-year-old Theresa girl was exiting the bus at the time of the crash and later complained of minor injuries and was treated at the scene, said Simmons. A press release issued by the Dodge County Sheriffs Department said there were 11 students on the bus at the time of the crash. Two other students, in addition to the disembarking student, also suffered minor injuries. Dodge County Crash Investigation Team member Dennis Walston said the school bus had its warning lights activated and stop arm extended at the time of the crash. Assisting at the scene was the Dodge County Crash Investigation Team, Theresa and Mayville EMS and the Wisconsin State Patrol. The crash remains under investigation. More details of the crash will be released when they become available.

5 injured in school bus crash in Theresa Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:13:00 CST
THERESA Five people, including three children, were injured about 4 p.m. Monday in a three-vehicle collision that involved a school bus in Dodge County. A Lomira School District bus was stopped and dropping off students on Highway 28 in Theresa when a Waste Management truck ran into the back of another Waste Management truck stopped behind the school bus, according to a Dodge County Sheriffs Department press release. The impact pushed the other Waste Management truck into the school bus, according to the report. Three of the 11 students and the bus driver on the bus were injured, suffering minor injuries, according to the report. The driver of the first Waste Management truck was not injured but the driver of the other truck was severely injured, according to the release. He was transported by helicopter to Froedtert Memorial Hospital in Milwaukee. Information on his condition was not released Monday night. The identities of the injured were not released Monday.

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Ripon man to be sentenced for murder of his wife Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:18:00 CST
A 45-year-old Ripon man will be sentenced Tuesday morning for using a cinder block to murder his wife outside their home, 118 Hall St., in November 2006. Kevin Moore faces a mandatory life sentence. Fond du Lac County Circuit Court Judge Richard Nuss will preside at the 9:30 a.m. hearing. Moore has been in custody at the Fond du Lac County Jail since he was arrested for his wifes murder on Nov. 13, 2006. A jury found Moore guilty in January of first-degree intentional homicide for killing his wife, Dawn M. Moore, 43. The verdict was reached after more than two weeks of testimony. Dawn M. Moore was a Ripon High School and Marian College graduate. The Moores had a 4-year-old son, Carter, who is now being cared for by relatives. The prosecution contended during the trial that a fight over finances likely fueled Kevin Moores rage during the early morning hours of Nov. 13, 2006. The Internal Revenue Service placed a levy against the Moores accounts a short time before the murder, prosecutor Tom Storm pointed out during the trial. A fight started in the Moores home and moved outside to their detached garage, where Kevin Moore attacked Dawn Moore. Her body was found outside the garage after she suffered at least 13 blows to the head some of which came from a 45-pound cinder block, according to testimony at the trial. The defense contended that intruders, not Moore, went to the Ripon home in search of hidden money. Those intruders, attacked and killed Dawn Moore after she ran into them while leaving for work, defense Attorney Gerald Boyle said during the trial. The story will be updated on The Reporter Web site after sentencing is completed.

Waupun School superintendent leaving district for West De Pere Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:59:00 CST
WAUPUN John Zegers says he is not leaving his job as superintendent because of ongoing financial struggles in the Waupun Area School District. The districts chief administrator said his decision to take the top position with the West De Pere School District is not connected to the recently failed $10 million referendum in Waupun. It had nothing to do with the referendum. When I came to Waupun this was not my intention by any stretch of the imagination. But this is a career opportunity for me that I really couldnt pass up, Zegers told The Reporter on Monday. The fact that this job is right in my backyard, I hope that people understand that those kinds of opportunities dont come along very often. Bill Zeininger, human resource director for the Waupun Area School District, said Zegers will leave Waupun on June 30. According to a story in the Green Bay Press Gazette, the West De Pere School Board accepted Zegers letter of intent during a School Board meeting last week. He will take the place of outgoing Superintendent Lanny Tibaldo who is retiring this summer. Zegers was selected from a group of 20 candidates who applied for the position. West De Pere schools benefit from a more-secure financial position and a growing student body. Prior to taking the helm at Waupun in 2006, Zegers served as a principal at Kennedy Elementary School in Green Bay for 10 years. He served as administrator/principal of Notre Dame of De Pere, and also director of development and recruitment and English teacher at Abbot Pennings High School. He also was a director and physical education instructor at Notre Dame Middle School. Zegers doesnt believe that the budget crisis in Waupun will impact the search for a new administrator. Look around the state, there are a lot of school districts in that position. Its somewhat the climate of the superintendent position right now, Zegers said. Waupun Area Board of Education President Cathy Loomans couldnt be reached for comment.

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FDL principals condition improving Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:28:00 CST
Fond du Lac High School Principal Mary Fran Merwin is showing remarkable improvement following brain surgery as she continues to recover at a Milwaukee hospital today. I am coming back to the school soon and am immensely proud of how the education system and staff is running without me, said Merwin in a press release from the Fond du Lac School District. Keep using those beautiful brains. Merwin was transported by ambulance to Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee on Tuesday night after complaining of a severe headache. An earlier press release indicated she suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. As of Monday, Merwin had been discharged from the Neurological Intensive Care Unit at Froedtert, but remained a patient at the hospital. Merwin and her family continue to wait for pathology reports to learn more about her condition and when she might return to school, said Marian Sheridan, coordinator of school health and safety programs. Sheridan has been in contact with Merwins family. The Merwin family continues to ask for privacy and requests no phone calls or visitors.

Benefactor leaves $50,000 to FdL United Way Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:25:00 CST
An anonymous donor has boosted the Fond du Lac Area United Way with a $50,000 estate gift. The donor was a native of Fond du Lac, according to a United Way press release. Gifts such as these from one person provide the operational support that allows us to reach out and influence the condition of many throughout the Fond du Lac area, said Dr. Gregg Maass, United Way board president and Fond du Lac superintendent of schools. We are grateful to donors who think of our organization when planning their estates and trust us to be a good steward of their gifts, said United Way Executive Director Tina Potter. A gift such as this one enables us to meet our mission, to unite individuals and organizations in a collaborative, cost-effective effort to meet the human service needs of our neighbors. For that we are grateful. United Ways community impact goals are to improve the lives of children and youth strengthen families provide a safety net for basic needs and people in crisis and enrich the lives of seniors and persons with other challenges. For more information on giving to the United Way as part of a legacy, consult an attorney, funeral planner or the United Way Office at the contact information below. The Fond du Lac Area United Way is a locally controlled, volunteer driven 501c3 charitable non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible and can be mailed to the Fond du Lac Area United Way, Suite 201, 74 S. Main St., Fond du Lac, WI 54935.

Police bust underage party, make battery arrest Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:14:00 CST
Several underage drinking tickets were handed out and a 22-year-old Fond du Lac man was arrested on a battery charge after police busted a party on Rose Avenue early Saturday. Police responded to 142 Rose Ave. around 2 a.m. Saturday after receiving a noise complaint from a neighbor. While responding to the home, dispatch received a call from within the house, stating a woman was being beat up by her boyfriend, according to the Fond du Lac Police Department report. When police arrived, they heard what sounded like several people running down into the basement. A few people opened the back door where officers stood, and then closed it, according to the report. Police found several of the teens crawling out a basement window theyd apparently smashed out. Officers tried to control the scene while trying to get information about the domestic incident, according to the report. The woman was never found, but her 22-year-old boyfriend was arrested after police found a marijuana pipe in his pocket and learned from a witness that hed allegedly choked and punched his girlfriend, according to the report. The two had been arguing at the party. At least six underage drinking tickets were given to individuals whod been at the party, according to the report. Many individuals ran away before police could speak with them. The 21-year-old man who rents the home will be referred to the district attorneys office on a misdemeanor charge of providing alcohol to minors. The 22-year-old Fond du Lac man was taken to the Fond du Lac County Jail. Police plan to refer charges of battery and possession of drug paraphernalia against him.

Accused shoplifter collides with security officer in mall crash Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:09:00 CST
Police are looking for a 38-year-old Fond du Lac woman who ran into a security officer with her car after he attempted to question her about a shoplifting incident Friday afternoon at Forest Mall. The woman allegedly made a fraudulent return to Sears, 757 W. Johnson St., around 3:15 p.m. Friday, receiving in-store credit for items she never bought, said Lt. Steve Klein of the Fond du Lac Police Department. Apparently she took some merchandise from within the store and then went to return it, he said. She attempted to do the same thing at JC Penneys earlier that day, according to a Fond du Lac Police Department report. She returned around $200 worth of items she took from Sears, according to the report. When Sears employees couldnt find surveillance tape showing the woman stealing from their store, they granted the woman a gift card for the items, according to the report. On her way out of the mall, security saw that she was pushing her young child in a stroller that was allegedly stolen from Kohls and made attempts to stop and question her, according to the report. A 36-year-old security officer at the mall approached the woman, grabbing onto the stroller. The woman took her young child out of the stroller and grabbed her shopping bags. At that time, six stolen DVDs, valued at $80, fell out, according to the report. The woman then got into her car as the security officer grabbed onto her door, demanding the woman come back inside the mall, according to the report. She started backing out while the door was still open and in the process, the security guard got caught between the door and the car next to him, Klein said. The officer received minor injuries from the accident. The officer reports the woman did not put her young child into a safety seat and backed out at a high rate of speed, according to the report. The open car door hit two vehicles as the suspect quickly backed out, according to the report. Both vehicles were damaged. Police have not arrested the woman and are continuing their search for her, Klein said. The Fond du Lac Police Department has requested a warrant be issued for the womans arrest.

Fire damages Waupun home Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:05:00 CST
WAUPUN No one was injured in a fire that damaged a two-story Waupun home Sunday evening. An alert neighbor contacted the Waupun Fire Department just after 8 p.m. when he spotted smoke emanating from a house located at 219 Fond du Lac St. When firefighters arrived, flames were visible from the second story windows, said Waupun Fire Chief Jeff Berry. Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control after a half hour and remained on the scene another hour. The fire started in an inside wall and was caused by a short in the wiring, said Berry, adding that the renter, Tanya Maldonado was not home at the time of the blaze. The firefighters did an excellent job of stopping the fire and were able to save a dog and other pets in the home, The home is own by Dan Hendricks. Berry said the Red Cross was called to assist the family.

Public Enemies resumes, gunfire returns to Oshkosh Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:46:00 CST
The sound of gunfire returned to Washington Avenue about 2 p.m. as the filming of Public Enemies resumed with a getaway scene. A car with a camera mounted in front of it rolled westbound on Washington Avenue as guns blazed. A crowd of onlookers ran through the parking lots south of the set, hoping to get a glimpse of star Johnny Depp when the scene ended near State Street. Earlier in the day, an armed man standing on the steps of the Masonic Temple took a hostage and fired rounds into the street in a scene that wrapped up about 11:20 a.m. As the scene was filmed in front of the Masonic Temple production officials made sure the intersection of Main Street and Algoma Boulevard was cleared of onlookers. The huge billboards that surround the area where the sundial used to be might serve as the backdrop of the scene. The scene will be part of a recreation of Dillinger and his gangs robbery of the American Bank and Trust Company in Racine. Filming will continue on Washington Avenue throughout the day. Oshkosh Fire Department spokesperson John Holland said things were going smoothly during filming Monday. People are being respectful of the yellow tape and barricades, he said. Holland said two paramedics are on scene just in case they would be needed. Before shooting started, set workers scrambled to get everything and everyone in place while onlookers lined caution tape near the Oshkosh Public Library and near the Washington Building. A 1930s-style vintage car used in a scene Monday morning outside the Masonic Temple wouldnt start for the crews until the fourth or fifth try. Phyllis Meyer and her daughter Lyndsey, 19, were among the few people that watched the scene be put together before filming from the Washington Building Monday. I work in Chicago and had to come up, said Lyndsey Meyer, who is an aspiring actress. Phyllis Meyer admitted she traveled to Oshkosh from Antigo for one reason, and one reason only. Oh, Johnny Depp, she said. -- Crowds gather downtown early to catch a glimpse of filming Crowds began lining the parking lots early this morning in anticipation of catching a glimpse of the action, and the stars. Johnny Depp plays Depression-era criminal John Dillinger in the film, which is directed by Michael Mann and also features Christian Bale. Film crews spent the morning preparing for the first shots to be taken in front of the Masonic Temple in the 300 block of Washington Avenue. A fleet of vintage 1930s vehicles were parked along streets and in parking lots while extras, dressed in 1930s-style coats and hats, milled around on the streets and parking lots while waiting for directors to call action. Around 9:30 a.m., those gawkers armed with binoculars or an extra-powerful camera lens could make out Depp on the steps of the Masonic Temple as he rehearsed a scene with other actors. And Depp was the man the gawkers who lined the parking lots near Washington Avenue came out to see. Lynn Fette and Carolyn Bauer, both of Oshkosh, positioned their lawn chairs in the parking lot behind The Exclusive Company at 6:30 a.m. for their chance to catch a glimpse of Depp. The women, who are both fans of Depp, were armed with blankets and coats and said they were planning on staying downtown to watch filming until they got cold. If we could see Johnny that would be great, said Fette, who had her digital camera in addition to a long-lens camera with her to catch photographic evidence of Depp. But I think this is great for Oshkosh. As onlookers learned this morning, filming a movie is a long process that involves a lot of waiting around before action begins. Chatting with other onlookers, whether it was about Depp or the best place to catch the action, was the way to pass the time. Just talking to people, said Laura Tucker, of Appleton. Everybodys got their little snippet for you. Even though it was early in the day, Nannette Vaughn, of Oshkosh, said she was impressed with what she saw. Ive never seen anything like this. Its really exciting, Vaughn said. Its like Hollywood has come to Oshkosh.

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Suspect arrested in UWO-shower peeping Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:19:00 CST
A suspect has been arrested in relation to the two shower-peeping incidents that happened at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh April 7 in Fletcher Hall and Breese Hall. The suspect has posted bail and was released from jail Saturday night. The case is being forwarded to the Winnebago County District Attorney for issuance of charges. Two female students reported they were taking a shower in their residence hall in the morning on April 7 when they noticed a man was watching them. The first incident happened at 10:05 a.m. in Breese Hall when the student noticed a shower curtain had been partially opened. The student saw an unidentified man exit the bathroom. The second incident occurred at 11:10 a.m. in Fletcher Hall when a student noticed someone stick a small mirror under the shower curtain. The student yelled and then heard someone flee from the bathroom. Meanwhile, the university has advised students to take simple safety measures. Students should not prop bathroom, entrance or exit doors open. They also should contact university police immediately if they see someone who looks out of place or is acting suspiciously. Students also should contact residence hall staff with concerns and not allow people they do not know into the building after hours.

Team manager has a zeal for life Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:11:00 CST
Mention the name Tyler Stacey and his admirers will respond with a single emphatic word: Attitude

Competition fierce for city projects Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:14:00 CST
Taxpayers are reaping unexpected benefits from increased competition in the construction industry brought on by declining development but experts say the advantages may be short-lived.

Sport utility vehicle added to FdL police fleet Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:13:00 CST
An addition to the Fond du Lac Police Department fleet is bigger and officials are hoping better than the typical squad car.

Area sex offender gets 15 years in prison Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
A 23-year-old Fond du Lac sex offender will spend 15 years in prison for violating his probation last fall by allegedly attempting to coax a North Fond du Lac teen he met over the Internet into a sexual encounter.

FdL City Council to elect new president Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
The Fond du Lac City Council will hold its first meeting of the new term this week to elect a new president and assign council members to committees.

Fond du Lac County Supervisors organizational meeting set for April 15 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
The Fond du Lac County Supervisors will elect a board chair and two vice chairs during an organizational meeting Tuesday that will set the course for the next term.

Packers players to participate in charity game Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
Six players from the Green Bay Packers football team will be playing a charitable basketball game on Monday, May 12, at the Fond du Lac High School Fieldhouse against select members from the local community.

Defendant gets prison term for punching man Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
JUNEAU A 22-year-old Waupun man will spend two years in prison for a battery incident that occurred outside a downtown tavern a year ago.

FdL Womens Connection to hold meeting April 21 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
JoAnne Boche from Edina, Minn., will discuss her experiences as a traffic safety consultant and world traveler when the Fond du Lac Womens Connection holds a luncheon meeting from noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 21, at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, 1 N. Main St.

FdL Public Library to offer family tree class Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
Area residents are invited to a free class for beginners on how to learn about their family tree at the Fond du Lac Public Library, 32 Sheboygan St.

Hmong dance groups to perform at Moraine Park Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
Ko-Thi Dance Company from Milwaukee and the Hmong dance group from Appleton will be the featured entertainment at Multicultural Day, hosted on Wednesday, April 16, at Moraine Park Technical College.

Neenah player mops up Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
KAUKAUNA You dont get any style points for hustle.

Kaplers bat sizzles in victory Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
NEW YORK Gabe Kapler has gone from minor league manager to major league hassle for opposing pitchers.

Immelman hangs on with final-round 75 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
AUGUSTA, Ga. Trevor Immelman has never felt better.

iExtra Extra/i Click here for stories, bios, timelines and more on Dillinger, his gang and the FBI Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:38:00 CST
With filming of Public Enemies having already taken place at Wittman Regional Airport, crews were busy over the weekend as they continuted work on the sets in downtown Oshkosh. Filming is expected to start there today. And with the filming of the Michael Mann movie -- staring Johnny Depp, as John Dillinger, and Christian Bale, as FBI agent Melvin Purvis -- set to hit the newly cobblestoned streets of downtown, The Northwestern wanted to help give an added perspective to the film and the men and women it depicts.

Downtown Oshkosh is ready for close-up with filming starting Monday Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:42:00 CST
Hollywood is calling and downtown Oshkosh is ready for its close-up. Filming of the talky Public Enemies featuring Mr. Johnny Depp and Mr. Christian Bale resumes today in the center of Sawdust City. In the movie directed by Mr. Michael Mann, Mr. Depp plays that Depression-era dastardly, yet dashing, criminal John Dillinger.

H.B. Patch kindergarten class honored for book on autism Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:50:00 CST
OMRO A class of kindergarten children at H.B. Patch School in Omro has been honored for its work on a book about a classmate who has autism.

New Web site allows individuals to rate policemen Sun, 13 Apr 2008 21:29:00 CST
Individuals who have an encounter with a police officer now have a new way to provide feedback on the experience they had with the officer.

Park View church services help seniors stay faithful Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
Bernice Wegner, 87, said she faithfully went to church on Sundays all her life.

Pop band Hanson pushes poverty issue ahead of Green Bay show Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:01:00 CST
GREEN BAY It was the hope of the band Hanson that a chilly one-mile barefoot stroll around downtown Green Bay would have fans walking away with more than just cold feet.

Oshkoshs Hmong Service Center building goals faces uphill battle Sun, 13 Apr 2008 21:29:00 CST
The Hmong Service Center of Oshkosh faces an uphill climb to make its local community center a reality, according to their counterparts in Appleton.

Oshkosh boys play in FVA all-star basketball game Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:08:00 CST
KAUKAUNA You dont get any style points for hustle. Its sweaty, dirty, and theres the possibility of causing yourself bodily harm. But none of those things bothered Neenahs David Goodman on Sunday night as he scored 17 points toward his South teams thrilling 112-109 overtime win over North in the third annual Fox Valley Association All-Star Classic boys basketball game. David Goodman plays harder than any guard that weve seen over the years in the FVA, said South coach Brad Clark, who paces the sidelines for Oshkosh West. If you have him on a team, hes going to make you a winner no matter what. Of course, Clark was also quick to point out the contributions of the sole Oshkosh West player in the game, John Benkoske, who led all scorers with 23 points. (Benkoske) played hard. I knew what John could give us, Clark said. He rebounded the ball well and he scored for us when we needed to in the post. He is a heck of a match-up problem for guys. His presence defensively helped and he made everybody else better on the floor tonight. Representing Oshkosh North on the South team were John Flanigan, scoring 18, and Dave Ittner. (Flanigan) played well for us. He had two free throws at the end of the game to give us a little cushion, Clark said. He made some really good plays towards the end and rebounded well when we needed to get some rebounds. Clark said he thought the FVA All-Star Classic presented a unique opportunity to players. Competing against each other all year, it is good to get on the court with the same jersey and play together, he said.

Rob Ebert column: Bully a bit rough around the edges, but packed with variety Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:05:00 CST
Bully: Scholarship Edition is essentially a high school simulator but a lot more fun than the real thing. How many times did a teacher tell you: Life has no reset button Well, now it does.

UWO Roundup: Baseball wins doubleheader against UW-La Crosse Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:06:00 CST
Nike/Impact Sports UW-Platteville Invitational: University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh men and women walked onto UW-Plattevilles track Sunday after Saturdays non-scoring event was postponed due to snow.

Immelman wins the Masters, squashing Woods hopes for Grand Slam Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:57:00 CST
AUGUSTA, Ga. Trevor Immelman has never felt better. Four months after he had a tumor removed from his back, Immelman handled the wind and pressure of Augusta National far better than anyone chasing him Sunday to win the Masters, the first South African in a green jacket in 30 years. Immelman held it together around Amen Corner and stretched his lead to as many as six shots on the back nine, taking the life out of a Masters that began with so much hype. A two-putt par on the final hole gave him a 3-over 75, matching the highest final round by a Masters champion. Even so, it was good enough for a three-shot victory over Tiger Woods, whose hopes for a calendar Grand Slam ended with a thud. Woods never got within five shots of the lead when he was on the course, twice missed birdie putts inside 8 feet and had to settle for a 72 and his second consecutive runner-up finish in the Masters. I learned my lesson there with the press, said Woods, who started the talk about a Grand Slam by stating three months ago that winning all four majors in the same year was easily within reason. The only slam possibilities now belong to Immelman, a 28-year-old with a polished swing, who finally realized his potential in the wicked wind of Augusta and a final round that yielded only four rounds under par. Immelman, who finished at 8-under 280, started the week by playing a practice round with his boyhood idol, Gary Player, who won his third Masters in 1978 and set a record by playing for the 51st time. Player told Immelman he was good enough to win the green jacket, and he left him a voicemail Saturday night that Immelman played on his speaker phone for his family to hear. The message: I know youre going to win. Hes been on me all week, telling me to believe in myself, Immelman said. He also told me to keep my head still on putts. Its really a special moment, and Im glad I pulled it through for him. Immelmans wife, Carminita, and their 1-year-old son were waiting for him behind the green. Jacob took hold of the 18th flag, fussing when he couldnt go into the scoring shack to be with his father. Immelmans parents also were there to greet him with hugs behind the 18th green. His father, Johan, is the former commissioner of the Sunshine Tour in South Africa. Its his moment, not mine, said the father, who waved away a reporter. No one doubted he was capable of winning a major, but maybe not this one. Only four months ago, doctors discovered a tumor in his diaphragm that required surgery through his back to remove it. The tumor was benign and the recovery was quick. It hit warp speed this week at Augusta, where Immelman had only broken par once in his five previous Masters. But he built a two-shot lead with three rounds in the 60s, and held it together during a few nervy moments. Immelman made a 10-foot par save from the bunker at No. 9 to keep a two-shot cushion, but he continued to look shaky. His missed the 11th green well to the right, his chip didnt quite reach the green and he was left with a 20-foot putt that was slick and dangerous. Ahead of him, Woods was gaining momentum. Woods holed a 70-foot birdie putt on the 11th, made an acrobatic escape from the trees on the 13th and spun a wedge down the slope on the par-5 13th that left him 5 feet away for birdie. Immelman holed his par putt. Woods missed, just as he has done the last two years on the back nine of a major he once dominated. Brandt Snedeker and Steve Flesch, the last two players with any hope, folded quickly. Woods closed with a 72 and has finished third, second and second in his last three Masters. It also was his fifth runner-up in a major. Immelman earned $1.35 million for his second PGA Tour victory, with Woods also finishing second behind him two years ago in the Western Open.

Kapler has homer, 2 doubles in Brewers 9-7 win over Mets Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:03:00 CST
NEW YORK Gabe Kapler has gone from minor league manager to major league hassle for opposing pitchers. Kapler, who managed in the Red Sox organization last season, homered for the second straight day, doubled twice and drove in three runs to help the Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Mets 9-7 on Sunday. Corey Hart had a career-high four hits and Rickie Weeks homered and scored three runs for the Brewers, who won two of three in the weekend series. The 32-year-old Kapler came out of retirement during the offseason and has four home runs in 26 at-bats. The last time Kapler had at least four homers in a season was 2004, with Boston. He didnt get No. 4 that season until July 21, in his 159th at-bat. Kapler is playing in place of Mike Cameron, suspended for the first 25 games after testing positive for a banned stimulant. Meanwhile, the Mets had ample baserunners despite Jose Reyes sitting out his second straight game because of a strained left hamstring. They pounded out 14 hits and walked eight times. The Mets scored in each of the first three innings, but hit into double plays in each of the next five innings to squander scoring opportunities. Down by two with runners on the corners and none out in the eighth, Luis Castillo bounced to Prince Fielder at first. Fielder stepped on the bag and threw home, nabbing a sliding Brady Clark. Former Mets reliever Guillermo Mota then walked David Wright and Carlos Beltran before Carlos Delgado popped out to right. Brewers closer Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his third save in five chances and second in two nights. Wright hit his 100th home run, a solo shot in the first to pull the Mets to 2-1. But Wright failed in clutch situations the rest of the game, popping out to shallow right with no out and runners on first and third in the fourth and then grounding out to short on the first pitch he saw to end the sixth, after Brewers reliever Salomon Torres (2-0) had walked two hitters. Brian Schneider went 3-for-5 with three RBIs for the Mets. Manager Ned Yost, trying to shake up struggling sluggers Ryan Braun and Fielder, flipped them in the lineup, moving Braun back to third, where he hit most of last season. Braun had a two-run single, the third hit in 23 at-bats for last seasons NL Rookie of the Year. Fielder went 0-for-5, and is in a 2-for-24 slump. Oliver Perez hadnt allowed a run in his first two starts but struggled in this one. He allowed six runs and eight hits in 4 1-3 innings, walking three and striking out four. Jorge Sosa (1-1) relieved Perez and gave up Weeks solo homer leading off the sixth to give the Brewers a 7-6 lead. Harts fourth single of the game later scored Kapler to make it 8-6.

Couple accused of Burger King heist Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:25:00 CST
MANITOWOC A former Manitowoc Burger King employee and his wife allegedly robbed at knifepoint the fast food restaurant late Sunday, taking more than $8,500, authorities say.

bPhotos: /bJohnny Depp movie filming in Oshkosh Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:03:00 CST
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St. Vincent de Paul celebrates 175 years Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:00:00 CST
MANITOWOC Since 1833, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has been helping people in need around the world. As the society reaches its 175th anniversary on Wednesday, April 23, the Manitowoc arm of the organization is planning a weeks worth of special activities.

Shoplifting suspect hits mall security man with car Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:21:00 CST
FOND DU LAC -- Police are looking for a 38-year-old Fond du Lac woman who ran into a security officer with her car after he tried to question her about a shoplifting incident on Friday afternoon at Forest Mall.

Hollywood has come to Oshkosh Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:59:00 CST
OSHKOSH -- Even Public Enemies director Michael Mann has car problems.

Michigan man dies in Marinette Co. crash Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:47:00 CST
A Menominee, Mich., man died Sunday night in a one-vehicle crash in Marinette County. Officials said speed and alcohol were contributing factors in the crash.

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