News 2008-05-23 Andanh.com

Photos Oakfield vs. WLA softball Thu, 22 May 2008 21:35:00 CST

Byron ceremony will honor veterans Thu, 22 May 2008 17:43:00 CST
BYRON Veterans from the town of Byron will be honored with certificates of appreciation at a Memorial Day tribute scheduled at the Byron Town Hall on Monday, May 26. The annual program will include unveiling names added to the towns Veterans Memorial, a roll call of veterans buried in town of Byron cemeteries, a firing squad salute and an open house exhibit sharing personal stories of soldiers and families on the home front. The open house will be held 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The outdoor program begins at 9:15 a.m. All events take place at the town hall, N3097 Highway 175, Byron. The certificates of appreciation will be personalized and presented jointly by the Town of Byron Veterans Memorial Committee and the Byron Historical Society, sponsors of the program. This is an opportunity for us to personally honor our living veterans and memorialize those who sacrificed to preserve what we enjoy, said Memorial Committee Chairman John Ferguson. The certificates will be presented to all town of Byron veterans attending the Memorial Day program. Certificates will also be presented to family members of deceased town of Byron veterans. In addition, all veterans in attendance will receive a commemorative veteran lapel button. The Veterans Photograph Wall, an on-going project to collect photographs of town of Byron veterans, will be on display, and the sponsoring organizations will be on hand to assist veterans in completing veteran information forms to add to the Veterans History Project archives. Veterans and family members are invited to bring photographs and memorabilia for display and discussion. This year we have 21 additional names to unveil on Memorial Day, said Francis Ferguson, chair of the Town of Byron. This brings the total number of veterans included on the memorial to 714. The names span almost 200 years of service, from the War of 1812 to our young men and women serving today. For more information, call Tim Hackbarth at 929-8861 or John Ferguson at 922-7452.

FdL Police participate in Amber Alert test Friday Thu, 22 May 2008 17:22:00 CST
The Fond du Lac Police Department will review its missing child procedures Friday during a statewide Amber Alert System test, said Major Kevin Lemke. At 9:10 a.m. Friday, the Child Abduction Emergency Code will be used during a live test, with an audio portion announcing that it is only a test. A visual crawl message will be broadcast on TV stations and cable stating that child abduction emergency exists with the words this is a test displayed after the message, according to the Wisconsin Attorney Generals office press release. The Fond du Lac Police Department has several practices in place to get the word out if a child is missing, Lemke said. A newsletter detailing information about the missing child is sent out to media outlets, highway messages alerting drivers to tune into their local outlets for more information and Amber Alert information is immediately displayed on the computer screens with officers squad cars and sent to their e-mails, he said. The city watch program allows an automated message to be sent to the telephones of those in a selected area, he said. That message will relay information about the missing child. As part of the statewide test, highway message boards will not be activated, while outdoor digital signboards will be activated, according to the release. Wisconsins Amber Alert system has had 14 activations and successfully recovered 20 children. The success of the Amber Alert system is directly related to the partnership of alert citizens and the media with local law enforcement, said Attorney General J.B. Hollen in the press release. Wisconsin wireless subscribers can help in the search for an abducted child by signing up at www.amberalertwisconsin.org to receive free Amber Alerts notifications on their cell phones. Subscribers can designate up to five geographic areas from which they would like to receive Amber Alert notifications. For more information regarding missing persons in Wisconsin, please visit www.doj.state.wi.us.

Officers revive inmate after suicide attempt Thu, 22 May 2008 16:55:00 CST
JUNEAU Three Dodge County Sheriffs Department employees and a Dodge County Jail nurse are credited with saving the life of a jail inmate last month who was attempting to commit suicide. Detention Facility Administrator Rodney Kreitzman said the response of the staff played a significant role in saving the inmates life. It is true that we have facility policies and procedures on how to handle these events and that we train for them. It is quite another to perform them successfully while under the stress of the emergency, Kreitzman said. In a world where people want to make a difference in the life of another, these staff members certainly did. On April 30, jail officer Duane Olbinski was alerted that an inmate who was lying in a cell with a sheet tied around his neck. Olbinski immediately notified facility staff that there was a medical emergency and began administering CPR after determining the inmate was not breathing and had no pulse, according to the release. Jail nurse Dawn Csiasek also responded to assist Olbinski. An automatic external defibrillator was brought to the scene and hooked up to the inmate. Officer Kevin Kluck took over chest compressions for Olbinski and continued until relieved by the Juneau EMS. Officer Stephanie Chavez was at the officer station in the pod when the incident occurred. Once the call of a medical emergency went out, Chavez provided immediate access to the pod for the facility staff and Juneau EMS. Chavez also played a critical role in locking down the rest of the inmates in the pod so staff could concentrate on tending to the inmate. Sheriff Todd Nehls said the staff was able to get a pulse on the inmate prior to the arrival of EMS. I am very thankful to have staff of this caliber at the Detention Facility, said Nehls. We have never had a successful suicide in the facility since it opened in December of 2000. The inmate was transported to Beaver Dam Community Hospital and transferred to University Hospital and Clinics in Madison where he was placed in intensive care for several days. He has since been released and is back at the Dodge County Jail.

Traffic slow on Highway 41 as holiday travelers hit the road Thu, 22 May 2008 16:48:00 CST
Traffic is significantly slowed and backed up on Highway 41 around Fond du Lac this afternoon due to high traffic volumes, according to a press release from the Wisconsin State Patrol. Construction in the area that has led to lane closures and holiday traffic are contributing to the slowdown, according to the release. The northbound lanes of the highway near Military Road are particularly impacted, according to the release. Travelers are encouraged to take an alternate route to avoid Highway 41 northbound near Fond du Lac.

Trial set for accused drug runner Thu, 22 May 2008 16:23:00 CST
BEAVER DAM A 31-year-old Milwaukee man accused of running drugs in Dodge County has been bound over for trial. Frederick Couch appeared in Dodge County Circuit Court Thursday morning for his preliminary hearing. Couch is charged with possession of cocaine with intent to deliver. Couch was among three people taken into custody in March after members of the Dodge County Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force served a search warrant at a North Spring Street residence in Beaver Dam, according to police reports. Dodge County Sheriff Todd Nehls said law enforcement officers had been investigating the trio for the sale of crack cocaine in the Beaver Dam area. Investigators recovered a quarter-ounce of crack cocaine from the residence, which has a street value of about $550. Drug paraphernalia was also recovered from the residence, according to the criminal complaint. An arraignment hearing has been set for June 4.

Privacy laws thwarting gas theft investigation Thu, 22 May 2008 12:06:00 CST
JUNEAU Hospital confidentiality laws appear to be hampering the Dodge County Sheriff Departments search for suspects who may have been injured while attempting to siphon gasoline from equipment at a town of Beaver Dam salvage yard on May 18. Due to evidence left at the scene, authorities believe the attempt to tap gasoline from equipment parked at Wallys Auto Salvage was thwarted when one of the vehicles burst into flames. In a statement released earlier this week, authorities were asking for the publics help in locating one or two individuals that may have suffered significant burns to the arms and upper body. Federal HIPPA laws have been a roadblock in the investigation, said Dodge County Sheriff Todd Nehls. Should the perpetrators have sought medical treatment we would have been unsuccessful in getting that data from our local medical facilities, said Nehls. The patient privacy law known as the Health Insurance Protection and Portability Act (HIPPA) prevents medical facilities from releasing patient records. While hospitals are mandated reporters in alerting law enforcement in the treatment of gunshot wounds, Nehls said the interpretation of HIPPA laws by law enforcement and hospital officials differ in this case. The Dodge County Sheriffs Office will be working with the courts to find a way to get the information we need, Nehls said. Anyone with information is asked to contact 1-800-78-CRIME for a cash reward or Detective Robert Neuman at (920) 386-3713.

Waupun teens arrested for park vandalism Thu, 22 May 2008 12:00:00 CST
WAUPUN While investigating a complaint at Waupun Area High School, police school liaison officer Brian ODonovan got a break in the Harris Mill Park vandalism case. Two boys, ages 16 and 18, of the Waupun area, told ODonovan they spray painted graffiti all over the stall partitions, doors and walls of the mens bathroom and exterior of the park shelter at Harris Mill Park on May 1. Charges against the 16-year-old are being referred to Dodge County Social Services while charges against the 18-year-old will be sent to the Fond du Lac County District Attorneys Office for review.

Man faces trial in Dodge County gun theft Thu, 22 May 2008 11:55:00 CST
JUNEAU A 31-year-old Milwaukee man accused of stealing firearms from a Dodge County home has been bound over for trial. Shannon L. Smith entered a not guilty plea after waiving his preliminary hearing Thursday in Dodge County Circuit Court. The Milwaukee man is charged with burglary/arming self with a dangerous weapon and two counts of theft. If convicted, Smith faces up to 27 years in prison and $70,000 in fines. Smith is currently being held in the Waukesha County Jail on burglary charges stemming from an April 4 incident in Waukesha County. Dodge County Sheriffs deputies were called to a Juneau residence on March 23. Stephen Rovics told police that someone had entered their unlocked home over the weekend and had removed three firearms from underneath his sons bed, according to the criminal complaint. During the investigation, an official from Waukesha County contacted Dodge County Sheriffs detectives to report that a roommate of Smiths had heard Smith bragging about stealing guns from a Juneau home. During questioning, Smith admitted to knowing the Rovics family and told officers he wanted to steal something and sell it to buy crack, according to the complaint.

Teens arrested in Mayville vandalism spree Thu, 22 May 2008 11:24:00 CST
MAYVILLE Mayville police arrested four teens, ages 14 and 15, Wednesday in connection with a several vandalism incidents that resulted over $4,000 in damage. Mayville Detective Dennis Hockers said the four males arrested this week were responsible for causing damage to city buildings, school property and local businesses in 11 incidents that were reported over the course of the past two weekends. The damage ranged from graffiti and broken windows. The total extent of the damage is still being determined as victims continue to come forward, Hockers said in a press release. While the damage did not disrupt any city or school services, resources had to be devoted to repairs and clean-up.

Wanted: Your graduation photos Thu, 22 May 2008 09:36:00 CST
Is someone in your family graduating this spring Wed like to put your photos in our online graduation photo galleries. Please identify the people in the photo, the graduation, the date of the photo and the school. Send photos to Pat Flood at pflood@fdlreporter.com and Justin Connaher jconnaher@fdlreporter.com. If you have questions please call Pat at 922-4606 ext. 296.

Photos: Kid Rock concert at the Resch Thu, 22 May 2008 09:35:00 CST

Uninvited dad brings police to daughters wedding Thu, 22 May 2008 08:34:00 CST
TOWN OF EMMET What do you do with unwanted wedding guests

Story, photos: And the American Idol is David... Cook Thu, 22 May 2008 06:40:00 CST
LOS ANGELES The grown-up rocker triumphed over the smooth-voiced kid as David Cook claimed the American Idol title Wednesday, and it wasnt as much of a surprise as it seemed.

Waupun stands by decision on construction project Wed, 21 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
WAUPUN City of Waupun officials are standing by their decision to retain the services of a Waupun firm to provide construction management services for a $4 million expansion project.

Man sentenced for sexual assault Wed, 21 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
JUNEAU A 48-year-old Wisconsin Dells man has been convicted of sexually assaulting two Theresa teens last fall.

Man charged with sex assault of girl, 15 Wed, 21 May 2008 23:00:00 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.

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Bypass option opposition grows Wed, 21 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Fond du Lac resident Edward Alyanak showed up alone at a Fond du Lac County Board meeting in April to speak out against a proposal for the future of the Highway 151 Bypass.

Advisory council looks at water testing data Wed, 21 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
The Groundwater Quality Advisory Council will review town water testing data when it meets at 6:30 today, May 22, at the City County Government Center, 160 S. Macy St., Room F G.

The lost art of play Wed, 21 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
A childs paradise was once the park, the school playground or the backyard. Kids had everything from the standard toys a baseball and bat to the potentially dangerous lawn darts.

Area ATV riders get another chance on Eisenbahn Trail Wed, 21 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Area ATV riders will be able to use the Eisenbahn Trail again during the winter of 2008-09.

Credit crunch at the pump Wed, 21 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
As gas prices rise, more customers are finding gas pumps clicking off at $75 even though their boats, sport utility vehicles or trucks arent quite full.

Area police cracking down on seat belt use Wed, 21 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Area law enforcement agencies are participating in Click It or Ticket and are on the lookout for drivers not wearing their seat belts.

Fond du Lac man, 23, gets jail time in phone sex case Wed, 21 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
JUNEAU A 23-year-old Fond du Lac man accused of engaging in phone sex with a 13-year-old girl will spend time in jail.

Identity of Taycheedah park donor will be revealed Monday Wed, 21 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
The Town of Taycheedah will dedicate a new park at 6 p.m. Monday, May 26, at the corner of County Trunk QQ and Hillside Circle between St. Peter and Silica.

Campbellsport residents can expect to see increase in water rates Wed, 21 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
CAMPBELLSPORT Campbellsport residents can expect that money raised by an increase in water rates will be used to pay back loans from the village.

19-year-old man struggles with disabled bartender for beer Wed, 21 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
A 19-year-old Fond du Lac man accused of harassing a disabled bartender has been arrested.

Dad and wife not wanted at daughters wedding Wed, 21 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
TOWN OF EMMET What do you do with unwanted wedding guests

Vic Ferrari, McCartney tribute open Waterfests season Wed, 21 May 2008 22:43:00 CST
Its a recipe for a riverfront reawakening when Oshkosh tosses together one saucy swamp-rock dame, original shock rocker and handfuls of legendary stars. The anticipated return of the Waterfest Concert Series, Oshkoshs unofficial start to summer, hits the city on the water today.

Truck rolls over in town of Omro accident Wed, 21 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
A white Ford truck overturned on Wednesday afternoon in the town of Omro after rear-ending another vehicle.

Prison ordered in Oshkosh shovel attack Wed, 21 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
An Oshkosh man accused of hitting another man with a snow shovel during a fight outside a tavern had previously been on probation seven times. Each time, his probation was revoked.

Pioneer Mobil Mart plans to reopen after fuel spill Wed, 21 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
A Fond du Lac gas station that has been closed following a large gas spill is making plans to reopen.

Prep golf report: Fondy, Springs advance as teams Thu, 22 May 2008 02:12:00 CST
The Fond du Lac boys golf team proved how challenging of a home course it has Wednesday when it carved up Quit Qui Oc Golf Club in Elkhart Lake.

Prep tennis: Springs singles players to state Thu, 22 May 2008 02:14:00 CST
St. Marys Springs will have a pair of singles players on the Nielsen Tennis Stadium courts May 29 in Madison at the WIAA Division 2 state individual tennis championships.

Prep softball regionals: Laconia explodes for two big innings Thu, 22 May 2008 02:14:00 CST
The Laconia softball team got five runs in the first inning Tuesday when Kaitlyn Schmidt came up with the big blast a two-run triple.

Sheets just sharp enough Wed, 21 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
PITTSBURGH This wont be remembered as one of the best games of Ben Sheets career, hardly. Not an 11-hitter in which every Pirates position player had at least one hit.

Stagehand gets up-close and personal to start Thu, 22 May 2008 22:10:00 CST
Ashley Saylor has his all access pass to everything Waterfest and even gets to work with every single concert performer.

North drama students perform fifth-graders Shakespearean play Thu, 22 May 2008 20:15:00 CST
Catherine Drayna had a story to tell.

Traffic backed up on Highway 41 in Fond du Lac area Thu, 22 May 2008 16:44:00 CST
The Wisconsin State Patrol is advising drivers to find an alternative route for those planning to be traveling northbound on U.S. Highway 41 through Fond du Lac. Traffic is signifcantly slow and backed up the highway in the Fond du Lac area because of construction, according to a press release.

Click for todays bThursday @ 3 chat /b with Oshkosh Common Councilor Bryan Bain Thu, 22 May 2008 14:57:00 CST

Oshkosh school board narrows superintendent selection firm choices Thu, 22 May 2008 13:48:00 CST
Interviews began Wednesday for a superintendent search firm for the Oshkosh school district.

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