News 2008-05-13 Andanh.com

Two men arrested for burglary at Hiawatha National Bank

Cain to be Ellsworth superintendent; pact with teachers foreseen

Benefit golf tournament Friday at Clifton Highlands

Senate defies president, backs plan to help lower pump prices Tue, 13 May 2008 13:26:00 CST
WASHINGTON - With only one dissenter, the Senate passed legislation Tuesday to force the Bush administration to temporarily stop adding oil to the nations Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Lawmakers hope that keeping the extra 70,000 barrels of oil a day on the market will lower gasoline prices. Wisconsin Sens. Russ Feingold and Herb Kohl were part of the 97-1 majority that voted to attach the provision to a bill overhauling the National Flood Insurance program. The Senate approved the flood bill and sent it to the House. The House is expected to vote this week on a stand-alone bill to stop oil shipments to the reserve. Wisconsin House members, including Democrats Steve Kagen of Appleton and Ron Kind of La Crosse who have spoken in support halting of oil shipments to the reserve, are expected to vote overwhelmingly for that proposal. Senate Republicans initially opposed the idea of stopping shipments to the reserve but gave way Tuesday to constituent requests that Congress do something to affect the price of gasoline at the pump. President Bush has threatened to veto any bill to stop future shipments to the oil reserve. In some areas of the country, regular unleaded gasoline has crossed the $4 mark as world spot prices for a barrel of oil hit $127 Tuesday on fears that Iran could cut oil production. Just how much an effect withholding 70,000 barrels a day from the reserve will have on pump prices is not known. Each day the United States uses 20 million barrels of oil, 60 percent of it imported from the Middle East and other countries. The legislation would require a halt in shipments to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve until the spot market price for oil drops to $75 a barrel or lower. The U.S. Energy Information Administration estimates that withholding 70,000 barrels of oil a day would shave $2 off the price of a barrel, which translates into four to five cents a gallon. The reserve is designed to serve as an emergency cache of oil for the United States in case of disruption of oil imports because of war or natural disasters such as the disruption Hurricane Katrina caused when it forced the shut down of oil refineries and oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. The reserve is 96 percent full and could meet the countrys oil needs for 75 days.

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School cuts slow, painful in Waupun Tue, 13 May 2008 09:55:00 CST
WAUPUN The cuts were slow and painful Monday night as members of the Waupun Area Board of Education struggled to trim more than $416,800 from next years budget. The cuts were making tonight are being made with a lot of regret, said School Board President Cathy Loomans. But this isnt the end of what we have to do to find ways to save money and streamline the district to be more economically sound in the long term. District staff members in attendance waited uneasily during a special meeting as the School Board painstakingly made its way down the list of proposed cuts on the table. The board voted to eliminate the Gifted and Talented teacher, the Alternative School and Media Programs at the high school, as well as the special education aide at the middle school, Title 1 teacher and one bus route for a total cut of $362,800. Spared from the first round of cuts were reductions in clerical staff at the middle school and part-time library aides at the high school and Fox Lake. However, the board was unable to reach a consensus on additional cuts, including the elimination of a librarian position introduced by board member Lori Lemmenes. The board agreed to look at additional cuts when it meets again at 7 p.m. Monday, May 19, at its regular board meeting in the lecture hall at Waupun Area Middle School. Administrators in attendance cautioned the board to look at the full spectrum of duties performed by the three librarians in the district. The district employs a full-time librarian at the high school, middle school and one shared by the four elementary schools. Our librarian teaches five classes and takes care of the audio/visual services for the whole building. Shes more than just a resource, said Waupun Middle School Principal Delnice Hill. I would be more concerned about losing the help (in the library) at this time than in the front office. Board members fired back at comments levied by staff members and citizens that the School Board has been less than forthcoming about the financial state of the district and the number of programs and staff facing elimination as a result of the failed $10 million referendum. Since weve started this process weve been accused of not being good stewards of our tax dollars and saying one thing and doing another, said Lemmenes. Were trying to make these decisions in a conscientious manner and then were hearing that teachers are upset that were not making more cuts. While the School Board voted to take up to $1 million from the district fund balance to buy more time before going to referendum, Loomans said only $355,000 was used due to recent savings in the special education contract and utility costs. The perception that were lying, hiding or finding money is so wrong. We didnt find money, we saved it, Loomans said. Im so offended by the people that say were lying because were not willing to cut down to the skeleton of what we offer in this district.

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Police pull over car, find Appleton boy, 13, driving Tue, 13 May 2008 07:12:00 CST
NEENAH A Wisconsin State Patrol trooper arrested a 13-year-old Appleton boy for speeding late Sunday on U.S. 41 just south of Neenah.

No lawyer yet for Neenah woman accused of killing son Tue, 13 May 2008 06:30:00 CST
OSHKOSH Just three days before her initial court appearance, it remains unclear who will represent the Neenah woman charged with killing her 2-year-old son.

Homes evacuated after gas leak in Sheboygan Mon, 12 May 2008 23:45:00 CST
A Wisconsin Public Service crew restored gas service to about 50 homes in the 2800 block of Erie Avenue Monday night, following a gas leak earlier in the day, according to the Sheboygan Fire Department.

FdL Skate Park features classic design Mon, 12 May 2008 20:33:00 CST
Some people like to go for a nice leisurely bike ride or a walk in the woods to get some exercise in their free time.

Closed-door sessions challenged Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Fond du Lac School Board members are keeping mum about ongoing behind-closed-door discussions involving contracts, facility naming rights and negotiations with unnamed persons or businesses.

Brandon man to serve jail term in accidental shooting Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
A Fond du Lac County Circuit Court judge ordered a jail term Monday afternoon for a 19-year-old Brandon man who killed his best friend in February in an accidental shooting.

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Drug ringleader gets 10 years in prison Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
JUNEAU The leader of a drug ring that imported large quantities of drugs into Dodge County will spend the next decade in prison.

Pot delivery leads to jail time Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
A 24-year-old Eden man who attempted to have 17 pounds of marijuana delivered through Federal Express will spend time in jail.

Council to mull Bypass options Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
The Fond du Lac City Council at its meeting Wednesday will consider backing plans to influence future reconstruction of the Highway 151 Bypass.

Motorcycle hits building 1 injured Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
TOWN OF RUBICON A 32-year-old Slinger man was injured and later arrested for drunken driving after he drove his motorcycle into a building in the town of Rubicon.

Golf shootout offers $1 million prize Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
The Mercury Million Dollar Hole-In-One Shootout kicks off at South Hills Golf Country Club on Wednesday, May 14.

Luncheon hosted by Womens Connection Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
The Fond du Lac Womens Connection will host a luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 19, at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, 1 N. Main St., Fond du Lac.

Police team up to help kids Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
The Fond du Lac Police Department is teaming with Wings and a Halo to help children in need.

Prep track and field: Lomira boys, Mayville girls runner-up at Flyway meet Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
ROSENDALE The Lomira boys and Mayville girls were the best area teams at the Wisconsin Flyway track meet Tuesday at Laconia High School.

Prep track and field: Fondy girls second at FVA Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
APPLETON The Fond du Lac girls track and field team tallied 14 top-three finishes, including four titles, Monday en route to a second-place finish at the Fox Valley Association meet at Appleton East High School.

Prep softball: Vikings Woldt no-hits Orioles Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Winnebago Lutherans Karen Woldt threw her first career no-hitter in a 2-0 win over North Fond du Lac on Monday.

Fondy Report: Cards baseball falls to Kimberly Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
KIMBERLY The Fond du Lac High School baseball team is scheduled to play five games this week, and so far the team is 0-for-1.

Prep baseball report: Waupun loses to Beaver Dam, 11-8 Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
BEAVER DAM The Beaver Dam baseball team jumped into sole possession of first place in the Little Ten with an 11-8 victory over Waupun.

Milwaukee 8, St. Louis 3: Braun leads Brewers Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
MILWAUKEE The St. Louis Cardinals have seen just about enough of Milwaukee Brewers slugger Ryan Braun over the past two days.

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Tax district could be retired, extended Mon, 12 May 2008 22:22:00 CST
City staff is asking the Oshkosh Common Council to extend the life of a special taxing district -- set up in 2001 -- so that the excess revenue can be used for other projects. The district originally was created to keep 4imprint downtown by helping developers renovate the former Younkers Department store.

Four firms in running to conduct Oshkosh superintendent search Mon, 12 May 2008 17:59:00 CST
Four search firms have submitted proposals in hopes of helping the Oshkosh school district hire a new leader.

Oshkosh Public Library opens new FamilySpace Mon, 12 May 2008 21:57:00 CST
Jama Lillibridge was puzzled at first with the Oshkosh Public Librarys children section makeover.

Prison ordered in Walgreens drug robbery Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
An Oshkosh man told a judge he tried everything he could to get treatment for a drug addiction, but was unable to so he robbed a pharmacy.

Fire department practices small space rescues Mon, 12 May 2008 22:21:00 CST
They entered through a manhole and had to navigate their way around water pipes and pumps while attempting to locate people who were missing due to a construction accident.

West Pointe Bank remains leader in deposits Mon, 12 May 2008 22:21:00 CST
West Pointe Bank and Trust added $29.5 million in assets in 2007 and easily remained Oshkoshs leader in market share of deposits.

Gunderson Cleaners encourages summer reading Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Students involved in the Read to Ride Program this summer have the opportunity to be one of ten to get a new bike.

Crime Stoppers seeks mailbox, street sign thieves Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Town of MARION Waushara County Crime Stoppers is seeking help from the public in apprehending those responsible for stealing mailboxes and street signs in the area of 21st Avenue and Indian Mounds Circle in Waushara County.

Hintz to hold office hours Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
State Rep. Gordon Hintz, D-Oshkosh, will hold office hours from 9 a.m. to noon Friday at the Oshkosh Area Senior Center, 200 N. Campbell R.

Doug Ritchay column: Wildcats soccer poised for greatness Mon, 12 May 2008 23:57:00 CST
The Oshkosh West girls soccer team is trying to do two things this season first, be competitive in the always-tough Fox Valley Association, and, second, build for the near future.

Braun repeats two-homer contribution against Cardinals Mon, 12 May 2008 23:55:00 CST
MILWAUKEE Ryan Braun hit two home runs for the second game in a row, and St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina and manager Tony La Russa both were ejected from the Milwaukee Brewers 8-3 victory Monday night.

Boys prep roundup: Oshkosh West baseball takes down top-10 Appleton West Tue, 13 May 2008 00:02:00 CST
The Oshkosh West baseball team staved off its third Fox Valley Association loss Monday with an impressive 8-4 defeat of Appleton West, a team ranked in the top 10 in Division 1.

Girls prep roundup: Appleton North sneaks past West softball Tue, 13 May 2008 00:01:00 CST
The Oshkosh West softball team suffered a heartbreaking loss to Appleton North Monday when Marissa Wentzels sacrifice fly scored teammate Abbie Shadick from third base to decide the game in favor of Appleton, 1-0, in eight innings.

Boys tennis: North, West focus on performance, not geography Tue, 13 May 2008 00:05:00 CST
The sports rivalry between Oshkosh North and Oshkosh West typically features a lot of emotion, sweat, naughty words and rabid parents. When the boys tennis teams met Monday at Oshkosh West in the last dual before Thursdays Fox Valley Association conference meet, athleticism was present, but the typical rivalry atmosphere was not.

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County receives grant for drug event Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Madison Gov. Jim Doyle Monday announced that a dozen county and municipal governments have been selected to receive more than $95,000 in grants to fund local Prescription Drug Clean Sweep events.

Tourism spending down slightly in 2007 Tue, 13 May 2008 13:17:00 CST
MANITOWOC Travelers to Manitowoc County spent $131.2 million in 2007, down from the $131.5 million spent in 2006, according to data released by the state Department of Tourism.

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