News 2008-05-18 Andanh.com

2-car accident reported in Calumet County Sun, 18 May 2008 14:18:00 CST
CALUMET COUNTY At least one person is injured in a two-car accident on County Trunk H and Tower Road, just over the Fond du Lac County/Calumet County line. The accident was reported at 2:15 p.m. Sunday. One of the cars overturned and is leaking gasoline, according to reports on the police scanner. Jaws of Life are also being taken to the scene.

Cemeterys scary reputation leads to stepped-up patrols Sun, 18 May 2008 09:51:00 CST
TOWN OF CLYMAN The Dodge County Sheriffs Department has stepped up patrol around Eagle Road Cemetery in the town of Clyman after a resident reported seeing a lot of paranormal activity, especially at night. Officers have been told to check the graveyard during all shifts, according to a Dodge County Sheriffs Department log. Town of Clyman Chairman Dave Blank said he has lived in the area all his life and has never seen a ghost or haunting images, although he admits he has never been to the cemetery at night. The real problem isnt scary, he said, but a constant annoyance. Vandalism problems have been ongoing because of the cemeterys scary reputation. The problem is so bad, Blank said, that the town board is thinking of raising the loitering fine from $200 to $1,000. We wrote an ordinance banning any activity going on there at night or people being out there, he said. The worst was when someone did about $2,000 worth of damage to some gravestones, Sheriffs Lt. Trace Frost said patrols will be on the lookout for troublemakers who are drawn to the cemeterys reputation. The resident who reported the paranormal activity lives just down the road but declined to comment when contacted by The Reporter, stating that whenever publicity gets out about Eagle Road Cemetery, more destruction occurs. The graveyard dates backs to the 1800s and has a reputation for being the site of phenomena including apparitions in the graveyard at night, cold spots and breezes even on warm summer nights and epiphanies of the Virgin Mary, according to author Chad Lewis, who writes about haunted sites in Wisconsin. Lewis, a paranormal investigator and author of the series The Road Guide to Haunted Locations, writes that people have returned from the cemetery with blood on their hands and arms. The original name of the cemetery is said to be Evangelical Church Cemetery or Tabor Cemetery. At one time there was an Evangelical Church at the location, and the cemetery belonged to that congregation. The denomination, founded by Jacob Albright in 1807, is not Catholic, so reports of epiphanies of the Virgin Mary and possible stigmata seem out of place Blank said the last time someone was actually buried at Eagle Road Cemetery was in the early 1980s.

Journey over for many students, as UWO graduates more than 2,000 Sun, 18 May 2008 09:34:00 CST
OSHKOSH -- Any apprehension Jessica Kamrath felt before taking the podium Saturday afternoon in Kolf Sports Center melted away as she looked out on hundreds of her smiling peers. It was a bit of dj vu for the Oshkosh native. I did graduate once already in 2005 with a bachelor of arts in communication, and I decided to go back to school, which was another three years, Kamrath, 28, said. The decision to return to the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh to pursue a bachelor of science and education degree was the toughest choice she ever had to make, she told a crowd of thousands that filled bleachers inside Kolf. Her speech encompassed four words she said motivated her toward personal success, and provided a common thread that linked her and fellow graduates: just follow your heart. Its really important to make the choices youre confident about, versus just making an easy choice, Kamrath said. Its worth it in the end. During the afternoon ceremony of the 134th spring commencement, degrees were handed out to students in the colleges of business, education and human services, and nursing a 9 a.m. ceremony recognized graduates in the College of Letters and Science. For three consecutive years, the university has seen a record number of students graduate. This spring more than 2,000 bachelor and masters degrees were awarded, said Chancellor Richard Wells. And its not just about numbers, he said. They are knocking their socks of on certain tests We are graduating record numbers of better prepared students in the institution, and that brings confidence to incoming students.

Man arrested for attacking brothers with car, knife Sun, 18 May 2008 09:32:00 CST
OSHKOSH -- A 22-year-old Oshkosh man was arrested early Saturday morning after allegedly trying to hit someone with his car and attempting to stab another with a knife. According to a news release, Oshkosh police responded to a residence in the 500 block of West Irving Avenue at 5:31 a.m. Saturday for a trespassing complaint. The caller told police two brothers had entered her residence without permission looking for her boyfriend. The release states officers located the brothers at their apartment in the 1600 block of Rainbow Drive, where they were issued citations for trespassing. Around 6:40 a.m. officers were called back to the apartment regarding phone threats made by the boyfriend of the victim on West Irving, the released stated. The officers arrived to find a car had crashed into the apartment building. The release states one brother told officers the 22-year-old man was inside the apartment trying to stab his brother. Officers found two men fighting, one holding a knife. Both subjects were separated and no one was stabbed during the incident, the release stated. Oshkosh Police officials say they later found out that the suspect saw one of the brothers outside the apartment building as he was driving up. He then accelerated, tried to hit the brother with his car and crashed instead into the apartment building. No one was injured.

Roller derby league miffed over Flag Day Parade rejection Sun, 18 May 2008 09:29:00 CST
APPLETON Now theyve done it. The Appleton Flag Day Parade Committee has angered 73 women whose sport of choice requires helmets, knee and elbow pads, and still leaves them bruised and battered. The committee rejected the Fox Cityz Foxz roller derby leagues application to appear with the punk rock band Highball Hooligans in the 2008 Flag Day parade June 14. They said roller derby girls and a punk band dont sound very patriotic, said Delonna Kaufman, also known as Wring Leader, who founded the Fox Cityz Foxz in September. Were really patriotic and were very community-oriented. I got my feelings hurt. Roller derby jammer Anya B. Hinds is also indignant. Were not about the skanky 70s stereotype, said Hinds, whose first name is really Beth. She runs her own company and is married to a youth minister. This is sportsmanship. Parade spokesman Don Burich says it isnt the quality of their characters that eliminated the Foxz and the Hooligans. It was the quality of their application. A letter goes out with every entry form, Burich said. In bold, it says: All entries must be of a patriotic theme, be decorated accordingly and properly display the flag. Kaufman concedes the entry didnt go into much detail about how the Foxz intended to decorate the flatbed on which the Hooligans would ride, and didnt explain that they planned to display the flag. I just assumed we realize anything were going to do will have a patriotic theme, the Wring Leader said. The Foxz called the selection committee after they got the rejection letter. They said we were planning to make it patriotic and so forth, Burich said. It was not described that way on the application. The entry application didnt meet parade policy and criteria. This event has one goal, which is to honor the flag through patriotism. The committee accepts everybody who meets the criteria, Burich said. This years entrants number about 100. Among the other rejects were the Fox Valley Force, a semi-pro football team from Green Bay, and the AARP. The Forces entry was too commercial, parade Chairman Greg Otis said, and the AARPs, which was simply a vehicle decorated with the image of a cross between the Democrats donkey and Republicans elephant, too political. The parade suggested that since The Foxz didnt make the cut for the parade, they instead help with security. The Foxz indignation deepened. We are patriotic, Kaufman said. According to the Wring Leader, the Foxz have raised $10,000 for local charities since September. We support our communities. We dont want to be dumb security. The Foxz dont intend to give up easily. Even though the committees rejection letter says its decisions are final, the league sent in an amended application Tuesday, explaining how it plans to decorate its flatbed trailer and display the flag. I think they dont take us as seriously, Kaufman said. We are a force to be reckoned with. On the Web: www.foxcityzfoxz.com.

Kids arrested for scooter theft Sun, 18 May 2008 09:11:00 CST
MAYVILLE Three kids accused of stealing a Honda Spree early today have been arrested. The suspects were caught at 2:19 a.m. on Oak Street in Mayville, according to Dodge County Sheriffs Department dispatch logs. Mayville Police Department is handling the arrests.

Inmate van hits deer Sun, 18 May 2008 09:09:00 CST
TOWN OF LEROY No one was injured early Sunday when an inmate transport van struck a deer in the town of LeRoy. The Fox Lake Correctional Institution van was on County Trunk Z near Ledge Road at 4:26 a.m. when it struck the deer, according to Dodge County Sheriffs Department dispatch logs. The impact caused both airbags in the car to deploy. Another van was sent to pick up the inmates, according to the log.

Tree trimmer struck by car Sun, 18 May 2008 09:07:00 CST
TOWN OF BURNETT A 45-year-old Beaver Dam man was injured when he was struck by a car while removing a tree that had fallen on the road. Anthony L. Muhle was cutting up a tree that had fallen on Prospect Road in the town of Burnett at 5 p.m. Saturday when he was hit by a car driven by June E. Koch, 80, of Beaver Dam, according to Dodge County Sheriffs Department dispatch logs. Muhle was transported by ambulance to Beaver Dam Community Hospital. Information on his condition was not available Sunday.

Dad and wife not wanted at this wedding Sun, 18 May 2008 09:05:00 CST
TOWN OF EMMET What do you do with unwanted wedding guests A Dodge County couple contacted police when the brides father and his wife showed up at their wedding uninvited. A 25-year-old woman called police about 2:30 p.m. Saturday and said the man and woman were refusing to leave the wedding, according to Dodge County Sheriffs Department dispatch logs. The woman asked sheriffs deputies to remove the couple. The couple left the wedding before deputies arrived, according to the log. Deputies checked the area but could not find the couple.

1 injured in run through bonfire Sun, 18 May 2008 09:03:00 CST
TOWN OF EMMET One person was injured Saturday night in a run through a bonfire, according to Dodge County Sheriffs Department dispatch logs. The incident took place at 11:27 p.m. on Crawfish Road in the town of Emmet, according to the log. The person injured was taken to a nearby hospital. Further details about the incident were not available Sunday.

Local Briefs Sat, 17 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
What do you think about the City of Fond du Lac being a parking metered community

Marian awards first doctorate degrees Sat, 17 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Marian University held its 68th spring commencement Saturday its first since changing from a college to a university on May 1.

Moraine Park grads celebrate achievement Sat, 17 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
More than 300 members of the Moraine Park Technical College Class of 2008 left the Fond du Lac High School Fieldhouse Saturday to shed their caps and gowns and celebrate achievement.

Plea deal reached in traffic fatality Sat, 17 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
A Fond du Lac teenager has agreed to a plea deal in a vehicular homicide case.

Police: Man, 19, could face sex assault charge Sat, 17 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
WAUPUN Charges have been forwarded to the Fond du Lac County District Attorneys Office against a 19-year-old Fond du Lac man who allegedly sexually assaulted an Eden woman while she was intoxicated.

Beaver Dam man gets jail time Sat, 17 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
TOWN OF BEAVER DAM A 27-year-old Beaver Dam man must walk a fine line if he wants to avoid a lengthy prison sentence.

Fond du Lac fire chief will step down Sat, 17 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Fond du Lac Fire Chief Joe Clow told the Police and Fire Commission Thursday that he plans to resign.

Police seek driver who pulled over, fled on foot Sat, 17 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
A man led Fond du Lac police on a chase early Thursday, getting away on foot.

Music organizations available Sat, 17 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
There are several organizations available to people who want to continue their musical pursuits.

Chorus raffle winners listed Sat, 17 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Several area residents are winners in the basket raffle conducted by the Fond du Lac Womens Chorus as part of the recent Spring Bazaar at Forest Mall shopping center.

Mahalas Hope selling silver pendants Sat, 17 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Mahalas Hope is offering for sale a limited edition, sterling silver pendant designed by local artisan Ron Emanuel.

18 complete Youth Leadership FdL program Sat, 17 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Eighteen juniors from seven area high schools were awarded certificates of completion recently from the 2007-2008 Youth Leadership Fond du Lac Program.

Dodge County Most Wanted Sat, 17 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
JUNEAU The Dodge County Most Wanted for May are:

Boat brands cut in marine industry slump Sat, 17 May 2008 21:25:00 CST
Brunswick Corporations move to eliminate several of its boat brands will impact Mercury Marine, its subsidiary marine engine manufacturer.

Musical love affair Sat, 17 May 2008 21:24:00 CST
First love usually pops into a persons life sometime in grade school.

Photos Buckskinners Rendezvous Sat, 17 May 2008 18:16:00 CST

What do you think about the citys parking meters Sat, 17 May 2008 15:49:00 CST
What do you think about the City of Fond du Lac being a parking metered community

Red White Blue Fri, 16 May 2008 13:07:00 CST
LI Army Sergeant Amanda Smolinski has been mobilized and activated for deployment overseas to a forward operating base in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Smolinski is a civil affairs specialist. She is the daughter of Michael Smolinski of Lomira. She graduated from Kewaskum High School in 2004.

Making a racquet Sat, 17 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Tony Carson was a 20-something rugby player recovering from a knee injury.

Racquetball: Carson earns national title Sat, 17 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Fond du Lac native Tony Carson went to Arizona to play rugby for the U.S. Junior National Team, including a trip to South Africa for the Junior World Championships in 2003-04.

Cards claim FVA golf crown Sat, 17 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
OSHKOSH Fond du Lac sophomore Dylan Stacey shot 75 for third place individually, and the Cardinals scored 315 at Oshkosh Country Club on Friday to win the Fox Valley Association Tournament.

Prep Report: Springs golfers win Flyway title Sat, 17 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Only a few strokes separated the teams, and Springs, North Fond du Lac and Lomira each won events during the regular season.

Prep baseball: Fondy rallies for walk-off win Sat, 17 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Fond du Lac went in to the bottom of the seventh inning on Friday in whats fast becoming its favorite position, trailing.

Prep baseball report: Springs tops WLA for Flyway baseball title Sat, 17 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
The Springs baseball team won the Wisconsin Flyway Conference title for the first time since 2004 and the second time under coach Mike St. Mary.

Preps: Ledgers name Harasha new volleyball coach Sat, 17 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
St. Marys Springs hired Mark Harasha to be the new varsity girls volleyball coach.

Prep rugby: Stoutmen calm Chaos, 52-17 Sat, 17 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
The Fond du Lac Stoutmen high school rugby team won in impressive fashion on Friday night by defeating the Kimberly Chaos by a score of 52-17 at The Rugby Fields at UW-Fond du Lac.

Red Sox sweep Brewers in twinbill Sat, 17 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
BOSTON It was only fitting that a bloop single won a game filled with bloopers.

Green Bay Packers: Deal or no deal, Rodgers is the guy Sat, 17 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
GREEN BAY By now, everyone has heard Mike McCarthy and Ted Thompson say it repeatedly.

Around the NFL with Tom Pelisse Prognosticators drop Packs record in 2008 Sat, 17 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
How many wins was Brett Favre worth in 2007

Lourdes High School names new principal Sun, 18 May 2008 12:04:00 CST
Starting in July, Lourdes High School will have a new principal.

New park and ride lot coming south of Oshkosh Sun, 18 May 2008 11:15:00 CST
Work should begin sometime the beginning of July for a new park and ride south of Oshkosh for carpoolers and others who use the lot to park their vehicles.

U.S. 41 crash injures two men in SUV Sun, 18 May 2008 07:14:00 CST
TOWN OF MENASHA Two Appleton men suffered serious injuries Saturday morning when their sport utility vehicle overturned on northbound U.S. 41 north of the State 441 interchange.

Green Bay Motorcyclist critical after highway crash in Appleton Sun, 18 May 2008 07:11:00 CST
APPLETON A 30-year-old Green Bay man suffered serious injuries Saturday when he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed on northbound U.S. 41 between Meade Street and Ballard Road.

School referendum planning team to meet Tuesday Sat, 17 May 2008 23:18:00 CST
The Oshkosh school district facilities planning team will meet for the first time Tuesday after a two-month hiatus.

Stew Rieckman column: Council members have an offer they should not refuse Sat, 17 May 2008 23:17:00 CST
Fair is fair. Since I have been a leading critic of the Common Council, Im willing to hand out an accolade when one is deserved.

Diverse candidate pool for city manager Sat, 17 May 2008 23:11:00 CST
Oshkoshs next city manager could be as young as 43 or as old as 62. Although its certain to be a man, he could have as little as 15 years experience in municipal government or as much as 38.

Food pantries feeling pinch, donations down but demand up Sat, 17 May 2008 23:09:00 CST
Renardo Cunningham has a lifeline when hes hungry.

Star Wars invade Museum as exhibit is set to close Sat, 17 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
A wide-eyed Isaiah Toelle surveyed a life-size costume sheathed in imposing glass case, educating grandmother Loretta Peterson about the outfit inside.

Oshkosh Public Museum book honors local veterans Sat, 17 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
A book that looks at the impact of World War II on northeast Wisconsin is now on sale at the Oshkosh Public Museum

200 vie for Power of 10 spots Sat, 17 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Almost 200 people have applied to become one of the 100 people to determine how to spend $100,000 to address community needs.

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