News 2008-05-22 Andanh.com

Man who got teen pregnant charged with sex assault Wed, 21 May 2008 16:22:00 CST
A 25-year-old North Fond du Lac man faces a sexual assault charge following allegations he had sex with a 15-year-old girl who became pregnant. Christopher F. Moore, N7640 Jupiter Drive, North Fond du Lac, remained in custody at the Fond du Lac County Jail on a $10,000 cash bail following an initial court appearance this week in Fond du Lac County Circuit Court. In December, the 15-year-old girls mother contacted police after she learned her daughter was pregnant after having sex with Moore, according to the criminal complaint. The girl, now 16, said she met Moore on MySpace.com and in early November the two met at Franklin Park before going back to her house. There, she said, they had consensual sex, according to the complaint. According to Wisconsin law, it is illegal for an adult to have sex with an underage person, regardless of consent. In December, the girl learned she was pregnant and told Moore who suggested she have an abortion, according to the complaint. He asked her if she planned on reporting him to police, the girl said. The girl told police she found his inquiry odd since she had not told Moore her age, according to the complaint. Moore is expected back in court May 30.

Campbellsport woman injured in accident Wed, 21 May 2008 10:12:00 CST
TOWN OF OSCEOLA A 42-year-old Campbellsport woman was injured early Tuesday when she missed a curve on Highway 67 and hit a tree just north of County Trunk F in the town of Osceola. Cori M. Balasch was taken to St. Agnes Hospital and transferred by Flight for Life helicopter to Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee with non-life threatening injuries, said Sgt. Chris Dobyns in a Fond du Lac County Sheriffs Department press release. She is in a satisfactory condition, a hospital spokesman said Wednesday. The one-vehicle accident was reported at 1:41 a.m. Tuesday, according to the release. According to the release, Balasch lost control of her car on a curve, drove across Highway 67 just north of County F, traveled off the road and hit a tree, Dobyns said. Balasch was alone in the car and not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident, according to the report. Alcohol is believed to be a factor. Campbellsport Fire Department and ambulance and Fond du Lac Fire Department paramedics assisted at the crash.

Consumer alert: Cars running on water Wed, 21 May 2008 09:14:00 CST
Have you seen ads claiming you can increase your cars gas mileage at least 25 percent by purchasing devices and then simply adding water People are talking about them at restaurants and water coolers TV stations are doing stories and the internet has thousands of listings, according to a press release from the Wisconsin Department of Trade, Agriculture and Consumer Protection. But when Popular Mechanics magazine put a $399 water car device to the test, the vehicle gave 20 fewer horsepower and about 20 percent poorer fuel economy. Although there are practical steps you can take to increase gas mileage, says Janet Jenkins, administrator of Trade and Consumer Protection at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, be wary of any gas-saving claims for automotive devices or oil and gas additives. The Federal Trade Commission says be skeptical of the following kinds of advertising claims: This gas-saving product improves fuel economy by 20 percent. Claims usually tout savings ranging from 12 to 25 percent. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has evaluated or tested more than 100 alleged gas-saving devices and has not found any product that significantly improves gas mileage. In fact, some gas-saving products may damage a cars engine or cause substantial increases in exhaust emissions. This gas-saving device is approved by the Federal government. No government agency endorses gas-saving products for cars. The most that can be claimed in advertising is that the EPA has reached certain conclusions about possible gas savings by testing the product or by evaluating the manufacturers own test data. If the seller claims that its product has been evaluated by the EPA, ask for a copy of the EPA report, or check www.epa.gov for information. In some instances, false claims of EPA testing or approval have been made. There are numerous no- or low-cost steps you can take to combat rising gas prices. The most important place to start is at the gas pump buy only the octane level gas you need. All gas pumps must post the octane rating of the gas under the Federal Trade Commissions Fuel Rating Rule. Remember, the higher the octane, the higher the price. Check your owners manual to determine the right octane level for your car. Here are some additional tips from the EPA to help you get better gas mileage: Stay within posted speed limits. The faster you drive, the more fuel you use. For example, driving at 65 miles per hour (mph), rather than 55 mph, increases fuel consumption by 20 percent. Driving at 75 mph, rather than 65 mph, increases fuel consumption by another 25 percent. Use overdrive gears. Overdrive gears improve the fuel economy of your car during highway driving. Your cars engine speed decreases when you use overdrive. This reduces both fuel consumption and engine wear. Use cruise control. Using cruise control on highway trips can help you maintain a constant speed and, in most cases, reduce your fuel consumption. Anticipate driving situations. If you anticipate traffic conditions and dont tailgate, you can avoid unnecessary braking and acceleration, improving your fuel economy by 5 to 10 percent. In city driving, nearly 50 percent of the energy needed to power your car goes to acceleration. Go easy on the gas pedal and brakes. Jack-rabbit starts and sudden stops are wasteful. Avoid unnecessary idling. Turn off the engine if you anticipate a lengthy wait. No matter how efficient your car is, unnecessary idling wastes fuel, costs you money and pollutes the air. Combine errands. Several short trips taken from a cold start can use twice as much fuel as one trip covering the same distance when the engine is warm. Remove excess weight from the trunk. Avoid carrying unneeded items, especially heavy ones. An extra 100 pounds in the trunk reduces a typical cars fuel economy by one to two percent. Maintain your car. Deciding which vehicle to buy may be the most important fuel economy decision you make, says Jenkins of Trade and Consumer Protection. The difference between a car that gets 20 MPG (miles per gallon) and one that gets 30 MPG amounts to $5,000 over 5 years, assuming gas costs $4 per gallon and you drive 15,000 miles a year. For more information, call the toll-free hotline of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: 1-800-422-7128.

Feingold addresses crude oil prices Wed, 21 May 2008 09:08:00 CST
Opening statement of U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold, D-WI, hearing on Exploring the Skyrocketing Price of Oil Senate Judiciary Committee Americans may have a hard time believing this, as they fill up their cars, but the U.S. is the third top oil producing country in the world, exceeded only by Saudi Arabia and Russia. We produce four times more oil than Iraq, three times more oil than Venezuela, and over double the production in Canada, Mexico, China, and Iran. And yet we have never been able to meet our needs domestically because the U.S. consumes more oil than any other country in the world. Our annual consumption of 20.7 million gallons of oil a day is three-fold the consumption level of the next highest consuming country. In short, we have an insatiable appetite. An appetite that cannot be met even by adding an amount equivalent to all the oil in the top-oil producing country of Saudi Arabia. Even President Bush famously declared the United States is addicted to oil. The problem is clear. Now we need solutions. We do not need economists in the room to explain the basic principles of supply and demand. Given ever-increasing global demand and predictions of continued skyrocketing oil prices, we need to start the long-term transition to renewable energy and alternative fuels immediately. Mr. Hofmeister, President of Shell Oil, stated in an NBC interview last year that he too agrees we must and can get over our addiction to oil over decades and that Shell Oil will be there when it comes to renewables and alternative fuels. However, his colleague, Mr. Simon, President of Exxon-Mobil, declared at a House hearing last month that oil and gas will represent 80 of our energy portfolio in 2050, over four decades from now. So how many decades from now are we talking before your companies will seriously invest in alternative fuels and renewable energy Three years ago, the same oil companies testified before the Senates Energy and Commerce Committees and had similar discussions. And yet, based on April 2008 data published in the Oil and Gas Journal and distributed by the American Petroleum Institute, over this time period your companies invested more in marketing than renewable energy. Mr. Chairman, I ask that this data be submitted for the record. Obviously you are private companies looking to make a profit. And succeeding -- weve all read the headlines regarding your companies record-setting profits, $123 billion for 2007. Meanwhile, my constituents are facing financially challenging times from our farm fields to the grocery stores and gas pumps, Americans are feeling the effect of record oil prices. They are looking to us for help. There are some things we can do to provide some short-term relief, such as no longer filling the strategic petroleum reserve and preventing market manipulation. We recently made some progress in both these areas. We also need to pursue policies that encourage renewable energy, alternative fuels, as well as energy efficiency and conservation, and last years energy bill moves in that direction. But more is needed, and I hope that oil companies will step up and be part of the solution, finally.

5 arrested after more than 1,000 pot plants found in Oak Creek Wed, 21 May 2008 08:16:00 CST
OAK CREEK Five people have been arrested in the Milwaukee suburbs after investigators discovered a sophisticated marijuana growing operation.

Brillion womans death ruled a suicide Wed, 21 May 2008 06:19:00 CST
The woman found dead in a semitrailer truck parked behind a Brillion bar committed suicide, officials have ruled.

Woman who killed motorcyclist must pay tuition Tue, 20 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
JUNEAU A Hartford woman accused of killing a motorcyclist in a drunken-driving accident last summer has been ordered to pay half of the college tuition of the victims teenage son.

Local Briefs Tue, 20 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
County offices in the City County Government Center, the Sheriffs Department Lobby Window, the Portland Street Annex, the Social Services Department and the Highway Department will be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day, according to a notice from the county.

Law enforcement agencies will be out in force on Thursday Tue, 20 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
As part of the Summer Heat mobilization on Highway 41 to deter speeding and aggressive driving, all 21 participating law enforcement agencies from Menomonee Falls to Marinette will be out in force on Thursday, May 22, to intensify traffic enforcement efforts.

Lunch available at summer school Tue, 20 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Lunch will be available at summer school beginning Monday, June 23, at Chegwin, Evans, Parkside and Riverside elementary Schools, as well as the Fond du Lac School Districts Franklin and Hamilton buildings.

Campbellsport considers referendum to implement village administrator system Tue, 20 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
CAMPBELLSPORT Campbellsport residents could be looking at a referendum to implement a village administrator position.

Blue Sky Green Field wind farm starts spinning Tue, 20 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Commercial energy production started this week at Blue Sky Green Field, the states largest operational wind farm.

Travelers reconsider summer trips as gas nears $4 mark Tue, 20 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Many people are rethinking summer travel plans as gas prices approach the $4 mark.

Plans made for salute to June Dairy Month event Tue, 20 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Professional entertainers Miller and Mike will be part of National Exchange Bank Trusts June Dairy Month annual Petting Zoo on Saturday, May 31.

Wanted: Your parking meter stories Tue, 20 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
What do you think about parking meters in the city of Fond du Lac

Get rid of old pills at area Drug Drop Tue, 20 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Local residents are being encouraged to clear out their medicine chests and help keep the municipal water supply clean by dropping off unused and expired prescription medication on Saturday, May 31.

Man arrested after hitting pole outside Oshkosh tavern Tue, 20 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Police gave a Massachusetts man a birthday present: A night in the county jail.

Sheboygan woman accused of attacking man with stove grate Tue, 20 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
A 44-year-old Sheboygan woman is facing charges after allegedly hurling stove grates and a lamp at her boyfriend, according to a criminal complaint.

Food Network films at Oshkosh AW Tue, 20 May 2008 22:43:00 CST
Film crews for the Food Network floated into Oshkosh Tuesday.

FdL schools on verge of naming rights pact Tue, 20 May 2008 21:24:00 CST
Fond du Lac School District officials confirmed today they are in the final stages of penning a deal with Sheboygan-based Acuity Insurance that may bring in $525,000 for the systems coffers.

Photos Murray Park science fair Tue, 20 May 2008 20:31:00 CST

Remember creaky swing sets Tue, 20 May 2008 15:00:00 CST
A child on a swing must mean that its spring. Remember what it was like to be a kid, itching for the chance to get outside and build castles in the sandbox, race to the top of the slide or see how far you could throw those lawn darts When summer arrived, nothing was more refreshing than a drink from the garden hose. But those days may be disappearing. More children are now tempted by video games, computers and movies. Parents who fear predators may not let their child wander far from the backyard. What do you think about playing outside As a child, did you have a favorite game or place If you are a parent, how do you feel about your childs outdoor activities The Reporter is doing a story on playing outside, and we would like to hear from you. Send your opinions to Heather Stanek at hstanek@fdlreporter.com or call (920) 922-4606 ext. 227. Stories may be used on the Essence page.

Div. 3 softball: WLA taps Springs Tue, 20 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Early power gave way to defensive miscues in WLAs 16-6 regional semifinal win over Springs at Lakeside Park on Tuesday.

Div. 2 softball: Lomira eliminates No. 1 seed Waupun Tue, 20 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
WAUPUN The fourth-seeded Lomira High School softball team was not surprised with its 8-5 softball victory over top-seeded Waupun in a Division 2 regional semifinal Tuesday.

Div. 1 softball: Fondys rally falls short Tue, 20 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
MANITOWOC In tight situations, teams look to their leaders to make big plays.

Prep girls soccer: Perfect Ledgers win title outright Tue, 20 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
OAKFIELD The St. Marys Springs girls soccer team won the Flyway Conference title outright with a 7-0 win over Oakfield in the regular season finale.

Fondy Report: Cards ground Lightning Tue, 20 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
The Fond du Lac baseball team got back to its winning ways with a 9-6 victory over Appleton North on Tuesday in Fox Valley Association play.

Prep baseball report: Waupun tallies 17 hits in victory Tue, 20 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
The Waupun baseball team had a season-high hit total of 17 on Tuesday in a 12-3 victory over Milwaukee Lutheran.

Div. 2: Waupun golfers come up two shots short of team sectionals Tue, 20 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
HORICON The Waupun High School boys golf team fell just short of reaching sectionals on Tuesday, but the Warriors will send one golfer to next Wednesdays sectional meet at Mayville.

Div. 3: CWC golf team avenges loss to Lourdes Tue, 20 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
WAUPUN A week after Oshkosh Lourdes topped Central Wisconsin Christian for first at the Trailways North golf meet, CWC returned the favor by beating Lourdes at a Division 3 regional.

NFL owners to opt out of CBA Tue, 20 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
The NFL has two years three at most to keep uninterrupted labor peace after the leagues owners voted Tuesday to opt out of the collective-bargaining agreement in 2011.

Brewers stop skid with win over Bucs Tue, 20 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
PITTSBURGH Manny Parra felt a sense of urgency to help stop the Milwaukee Brewers five-game losing streak, and he responded with one of the best starts of his young career.

Alcohol treatment programs suffer as drunken driver fees are being diverted Wed, 21 May 2008 20:09:00 CST
Local programs to address drunk driving are suffering because the state is diverting money from a drunk driver fine into other programs. Even though the assessment charges levied against drunk drivers statewide have increased, a larger portion of the money is now going back to the general fund and not to county programs, Sen. Carol Roessler, R-Oshkosh, said. Established in 1990, the Intoxicated Driver Program charges an assessment fee for drunk drivers. A percentage of the revenue from that fee would go back to counties for alcohol or drug treatment programs and outpatient services. Roessler said she filed a request to the states Joint Legislative Audit Committee in September to examine the effectiveness of the current disposal of IDP. We are number one in the nation for drunk driving, Roessler said. The only way that we will change that is by having follow-up with assessment and especially treatment for those repeat drunk drivers. In Winnebago County, revenue from the Intoxicated Driver Program is used as financial aid for people who cant afford treatment programs. See the full story in Wednesdays paper.

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