News 2008-05-26 Andanh.com

PHOTOS More Memorial Day parade Mon, 26 May 2008 12:51:00 CST

PHOTOS Memorial Day parade Mon, 26 May 2008 12:33:00 CST

Masked and armed robber demands money from gas station worker Mon, 26 May 2008 11:30:00 CST
RANDOLPH Dodge County authorities are looking for a masked man with a gun who held up a Randolph gas station early Monday. The robbery was reported just after midnight at Ultimart Citgo, 154 Kienow Road, said Randolph Police Chief Michael Klavekoske. The masked man walked into the station with a black, semi-automatic handgun and demanded money from the clerk, according to the report. He escaped with an undisclosed amount of money. The robber is described as a 6-foot, 2-inch tall male, about 190 pounds, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, a black mask, black gloves and goggles, according to the report. He was carrying a blue bag and left in a sport utility-type vehicle. It was last seen traveling south on Highway 73 in Randolph. The robbery is being handled by the Randolph Police Department with assistance from the Dodge County Sheriffs Department. Anyone with information on the robbery or the suspect should call the Randolph Police Department at (920) 326-4620.

CSA 150th celebration photos Mon, 26 May 2008 11:22:00 CST

Sleep disorder responsible for accident, police say Mon, 26 May 2008 09:57:00 CST
A driver crashed into the back of another car Sunday after falling asleep behind the wheel. The man rear-ended another vehicle at the intersection of Johnson Street and Main Street around 2 p.m. Sunday. First responders thought the man was injured because he was unresponsive, said Fond du Lac Police Capt. Jon Gutzmann. A report on the incident was not complete by press time Monday and Gutzmann did not know the mans name. It turned out the 27-year-old man was asleep, Gutzmann said. The man told police he had a sleep disorder and the disorder had resulted in a previous collision. No one was injured in the crash. Police will ask the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles to review the mans license status. The mans car was severely damaged and the back of the car he crashed into was damaged, police said. Gutzmann said no criminal charges were being considered at this time.

Storms down power lines and trees Mon, 26 May 2008 09:36:00 CST
Fast moving storms that rolled through Wisconsin Sunday night contributed to several downed trees and power lines in Dodge and Fond du Lac counties. We had some tree branches down, but that was about it, said Fond du Lac County Sheriffs Department Lt. Rick Olig Monday morning. In Dodge County, storms that moved through after 8 p.m. resulted in a number of trees and power lines falling on the roadways. Reports received by the Dodge County Sheriffs Department dispatch center include: LI Downed tree branches on County Trunk A in the town of Trenton at 8:44 p.m. LI Detour sign tipped over and lying on Highway 33 in the town of Beaver Dam at 9:15 p.m. LI Wires hanging above German Road by Highway 28 in the town of Williamstown at 9:57 p.m. LI Report of pole or tree snapped off and wires down on County Trunk J in the town of Lowell at 10:03 p.m. LI Tree down at N4328 N. German Road in the town of Hustisford that took down power lines at 10:19 p.m. LI Tree covering half of Fairwood Road at 10:20 p.m. in the town of Lowell. LI Large tree branch on County Trunk E in the town of Hubbard at 11:02 p.m. LI Large tree blocking Eagle Road at County Trunk M at 12:11 a.m. Deputy removed tree. LI Large tree blocking Elmwood Road in the town of Hustisford at 1:50 a.m.

Dodge authorities seek fire starter Mon, 26 May 2008 09:22:00 CST
TOWN OF LOWELL Someone tried to start a propane tank on fire sometime Saturday night in the town of Lowell. The tank is located on Juneau Road. A Dodge County man called police at 9:41 a.m. Sunday to report the attempted fire, according to Dodge County Sheriffs Department dispatch logs.

Country USA gets ground ready for festival Mon, 26 May 2008 08:50:00 CST
OSHKOSH -- Oshkoshs annual Country USA music shindig is tweaking trouble spots on Ford Festival Grounds in preparation for its 2008 summer event. Traffic, camping and minor site concerns raised by festival-goers in 2007, the first year at the new grounds off South Washburn Street at Ripple Road, prompted owner/promoter Dan Liebhauser to implement changes for 2008. Were trying to pay attention some things we can fix, some we can get better at, he said. One of the biggest concerns for festival patrons last summer was getting out of Ford Festival Park after the headliner performance, especially after a record number of fans turned out for Carrie Underwoods Thursday night show and waited up to two hours to exit onto Washburn Street. Our traffic plan needed some tweaking, Liebhauser said. The first couple days were difficult and very slow for people to be able to get out of the festival parking lots. A new exit plan out of VIP parking on day two in 2007 alleviated some congestion, but CUSA is taking it one step further for 2008 in creating a second exit route for general parking onto Washburn Street. I think weve got a good fix on that problem, but well know more when we have a chance to see how it works, Liebhauser said. Another concern of festival-goers last season, though, initially stumped Country USA officials. Complaints that camping sites seemed smaller at Ford Festival Park bewildered Liebhauser, he said. We could not understand it, because its foot for foot the same 20 by 40 (sites) we had at the old festival grounds, he said. But when we went back and looked, we found a lot had irregular sizing, such as for the big rigs, the big RVs. This summer, various double-sized sites geared toward campers and recreation vehicles will let guests stretch out. To date, CUSA has sold 250 more campsites this year than in 2007, with a month yet to go. Thats 250 more out of a potential 3,000 campsites, so thats a great increase, Liebhauser said. Those traversing the 60 acres of prime music territory over the course of the 5-day festival also may notice a tweak in design, one that means less walking to get around. The site needed to get tightened up a bit, to cause it to feel a little more quaint, he said. Other changes include carnival rides placed on the south side of grounds in addition to the north-side Midway area removal of two regional entertainment stages to improve the quality of acts performing on the remaining two and a day solely dedicated to country classics like Merle Haggard and Loretta Lynn, a first for the event, which is now in its 13th year and operating with a $2.2-million entertainment budget. You need at least one year, one event to be able to find out where your trouble spots are, Liebhauser said of the alterations. Hopefully were doing whats expected of us and delivering an event thats an annual destination.

Menasha man, daughter escape injury as troubled plane lands Mon, 26 May 2008 08:48:00 CST
JANESVILLE A pilot from Menasha and his 16-year-old daughter escaped injury when their homemade plane skidded off a runway Saturday at Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport. The Janesville Gazette reported that pilot Mark Beduhn noticed the two-seat airplanes single engine was overheating shortly after takeoff. Beduhn turned the aircraft around and landed on the same runway from which he took off. He told a Rock County sheriffs deputy that he came in too fast, causing a hard landing and breaking off the front landing gear. The plane skidded on its nose for about 450 feet. When it came to rest, Beduhn drove it off the runway to eliminate any hazard for other aircraft.

Business trips connect Doyle, state firms Mon, 26 May 2008 08:47:00 CST
MADISON Tim Sheehy has traveled internationally with Gov. Jim Doyle more than most people five times since 2004. Part of Sheehys job as president of a Milwaukee business association is promoting Wisconsin, and he thinks Doyle shares a similar charge in the global community. Hes leading or participating in a trend where Wisconsin is more deeply anchored in the international economy and more time must be spent in this arena, Sheehy said. That trend is reflected in Doyles increased travel abroad in his second term. He already has traveled to Ireland and Canada this year and is scheduled to lead a trade mission to India in November. But as critics note, the trips walk a fine line between joining forces with businesses and giving a handful of companies exclusive access to the governor. Over the past four years, large corporations have drastically increased their donations to host lavish receptions during the trade missions. The state Department of Commerce generally organizes trade missions so business groups can travel with the governor and benefit from his political position abroad. Companies pay so-called mission fees to attend the trip, receive services from the department and cover the governors expenses. Legislators created the mission fees system to work around a lobbying law that prohibits companies from giving items or services of value to public officials. Officials support the current system because it allows businesses, rather than taxpayers, to pay for international trips. Several government watchdog groups called the system a mockery of the states ethics law because companies are indirectly financing Doyles travel. The public has a right to be skeptical about this, said Jay Heck, executive director of Common Cause of Wisconsin. I think it is fraught with conflict. Youre having businesses traveling close with the governor and they have his ear for a number of days. Business leaders who attended overseas trips with Doyle say they are beneficial and they dont mind covering the governors costs. On top of paying mission fees, corporations have started donating thousands of dollars to host receptions during the trips with the governor, foreign officials and other companies. Before 2004, total donations for trade missions did not exceed $11,000, according to Department of Commerce solicitation reports filed to the Ethics Division of the Government Accountability Board. However, Wisconsin companies donated $58,000 in 2004, $32,000 in 2005 and $70,500 in 2007. The donations generally were paid by some of Wisconsins largest corporations, including GE Medical Systems, Harley-Davidson, Oshkosh Corp. and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Doyles two overseas trips in 2006 were organized by an affiliate of Sheehys Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce and the federal government. The Department of Commerce reported no donations for trade missions because the agency had no financial role in the trips. Jonathan Becker, administrator of the Ethics Division, said the department may refuse any donation. He said donations may be used to pay for the governors meals an illegal act under lobbying laws because the state agency determines the use of that money. In Canada last week, Doyle joined other state officials in building solid relationships, Doyle spokesman Lee Sensenbrenner said. For the economic health of our state, and for many other reasons, it would be irresponsible to neglect our ties with Canada, he said. Canada receives more Wisconsin exports than any other country. Since Doyle took office in 2003, exports worldwide have nearly doubled and officials say his international travel helped spur growth. The Canada trip and an April Ireland trip were paid through Doyles office and state agencies. Costs for the Canada trip were unavailable but Doyles office spent $7,135 for his six-day Ireland trip, according to records. Business leaders who have traveled with Doyle are quick to point out the advantages of his presence. In Mexico, we were able to use the governors clout to meet with some of the high-level water officials, Richard Meeusen, CEO of Badger Meter, said about his trip with Doyle in 2005. By going with the governor, his office (and the Department of Commerce) will do a lot of the legwork for you. The Department of Commerce says all businesses are welcome to attend within the requirements and fees. Mike McCabe, executive director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, said he worries about the connection between businesses and the governor on trips. I think the public ends up paying far more for all the benefits those companies get from using public officials, he said.

Deadly storms rip through Midwest Mon, 26 May 2008 08:45:00 CST
PARKERSBURG, Iowa Severe thunderstorms packing large hail and tornadoes rumbled across the nations midsection Sunday, killing at least eight people and damaging dozens of homes, authorities said. Iowa Homeland Security administrator Dave Miller said seven of the dead were killed by a tornado in northeast Iowa five from Parkersburg, 80 miles northeast of Des Moines, and two from New Hartford. At least 50 injuries were reported. Occasionally we have a death but we have warning system. Seven deaths. Its been a long time since weve had those kinds of injuries and deaths reported, Miller said. Witnesses reported parts of Parkersburg particularly the towns southside were reduced to rubble, including most of the towns high school and homes. A tornado also struck just to the east in the nearby town of Dunkerton and elsewhere in Black Hawk County, where there were reports of homes damaged or destroyed. Dunkerton has fewer than 800 residents and New Hartford has about 700 people. At least 20 people were unaccounted for in Minnesota after a swift storm blew through the St. Paul suburb of Hugo, damaging about four dozen homes, City Administrator Mike Ericson said. Many of them could be out of town for the holiday weekend, he said. A 2-year-old child was killed and the childs sibling was injured and taken to a hospital in St. Paul, Washington County Sheriff Bill Hutton said. A tornado warning was issued for most of Wisconsin until 2 a.m. today. There was a storm report of a possible funnel cloud from a spotter in Taylor County, National Weather Service meteorologist Bob McMahon said. There was no confirmation that it touched down.

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Memory of Vietnam War casualty lives on in hearts of his family Sun, 25 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
The person who first coined the phrase Time Heals All Wounds apparently never lost a loved one in battle.

Walleye Weekend features bingo Sun, 25 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Bingo is coming to Walleye Weekend, June 6, 7 and 8.

John Ahern receives honorary doctorate Sun, 25 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
John E. Ahern, chairman of J.F. Ahern Co., was awarded an honorary doctorate of science degree from his alma mater, the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Road construction projects continue throughout FdL Sun, 25 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Road projects are as much a part of summer in Wisconsin as suntan lotion and sunburn.

McMeen brings dignity to patients Sun, 25 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Living through great joy and great tragedy has made Mary Ellen McMeen who she is and helped her become a local pioneer advocate for people with mental health and addiction needs.

Local kids invited to Asthma Day Camp Sun, 25 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
The fourth annual Asthma Day Camp for children 6 to 12 years old who have asthma will be held Tuesday, June 17, at Fond du Lac High School, 801 Campus Drive.

Free video game tournament added to Walleye Weekend lineup Sun, 25 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
An Interactive Gaming Experience (IGX) will take place at Walleye Weekend next month.

Art on Island scheduled June 1 in Lakeside Park Sun, 25 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
The Fond du Lac Artists Association will hold its Art on the Island event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 1, on Oven Island at Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac.

Sailing to sectionals Sat, 24 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Fond du Lac outplayed West Bend West for the entire first half Saturday, but it appeared the Spartans would get to halftime tied 0-0.

Fortunate bounce benefits Vikings Sat, 24 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Winnebago Lutherans girls soccer team had clear chances to take a lead over Omro, but it wasnt until the Vikings caught a lucky bounce that they were able to get the 1-0 win in a regional final at Smith Fields.

Ledgers crush Lourdes for berth in sectional Sat, 24 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
The St. Marys Springs girls soccer team got a hat trick from Lindsay Krapfl, and Maisie Floyd had two goals Saturday.

Oakfield opens tourney with no-no Sat, 24 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
North Fond du Lac got Ryan McArthur out once Friday.

Ripon walks in with winner Sat, 24 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
Ripon lost its early lead, but got a seventh-inning reprieve as the Tigers won their tournament opener, 7-6, over Omro on Friday in WIAA Division 2 regional play.

Laconia shines over Lourdes Sat, 24 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
OSHKOSH Lourdes outfielders should theoretically be well-suited to handle the surroundings of Oshkosh Norths E.J. Schneider Memorial Field.

McClung wins in first start for Crew Sat, 24 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
WASHINGTON Seth McClung was victorious in his first start in almost two years, and Corey Hart and Mike Cameron homered to help the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Washington Nationals 5-2 on Saturday night.

Boat hits fisherman on Fox River Mon, 26 May 2008 18:00:00 CST
A boat from Chilton struck and seriously injured a Sheboygan fisherman Monday afternoon on the Fox River in Oshkosh, near the Leach Amphitheater. After hitting another boats wake due to operator inexperience, James Schmitz, 44, of Chilton lost control of his 17-foot Yar-Craft boat, Winnebago County Sheriffs Sgt. Lara Vendola-Messer said. In an attempt to regain control of the boat, Schmitz guided the boat toward the shore. The boat hit Youa Khue Vang, 89, of Sheboygan, who was fishing from the shore, Vendola-Messer said. Sheriffs Department patrol and marine patrol officers, along with officers from the Oshkosh Police Department and Oshkosh Fire Department were on the scene, Vendola-Messer said. Vang was taken to Aurora Medical Center for non-life threatening injuries, Vendola-Messer said. Two of the boats four occupants had minor scrapes and abrasions. Schmidt was charged with not having a throwable portable flotation device as required by state Department of Natural Resources statutes, Vendola-Messer said. The boat has significant damage. The investigation continues, Vendola-Messer said.

Man injured after kicked by cow Mon, 26 May 2008 14:34:00 CST
A 23-year-old man was taken to a hospital Monday morning after he was kicked by a cow.

Westfield man dies in one-vehicle crash Mon, 26 May 2008 12:44:00 CST
A Westfield man was killed in a one-vehicle crash early this morning in Marquette County.

Oshkosh pauses to remember sacrifice of military veterans Mon, 26 May 2008 12:22:00 CST
Harold Boushele placed his cap over his heart as an American flag passed by during the Memorial Day procession this morning in Oshkosh.

Morning starters: Weather, gas prices, local events Mon, 26 May 2008 07:53:00 CST
Gas at $3.95 in Oshkosh partly sunny skies and a high of 77 today Memorial Day procession at 9 a.m. in Oshkosh.

Free summer food service program at UWO Sun, 25 May 2008 23:00:00 CST
A free meal program for children during the summer will run from June 21 to July 3 and July 13 to 25 at Blackhawk Commons at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

Hmong festival proceeds going to Hmong Service Center project Sun, 25 May 2008 22:34:00 CST
A percentage of proceeds from the Asian Memorial Festival this weekend in Oshkosh will go towards the local Hmong Service Centers building project.

Webster Stanley students celebrate their good work Sun, 25 May 2008 21:54:00 CST
Batting away the lake flies Friday afternoon, Webster Stanley Middle School students got what was coming to them an all-school picnic.

Tracy Porter Store open in downtown Ripon Sun, 25 May 2008 21:51:00 CST
RIPON Robyn Mockus put in a good months worth of 12-hour days preparing the windows of her new store in downtown Ripon.

Longtime Omro Middle School teacher retires Sun, 25 May 2008 21:35:00 CST
OMRO Don Flanigan had two choices for teaching jobs in the summer of 1971.

Families tidy gravesites Sun, 25 May 2008 21:19:00 CST
Rather than having a crooked flag flanking the entrance to the family mausoleum, Gloria Gibson Lennon decided a single flag would look best.

Video game review: Iron Man stands in Stark contrast to other licensed games Sun, 25 May 2008 23:36:00 CST
The Iron Man franchise couldnt be better suited for a video game. Running, flying, advanced weaponry and one-liners courtesy of Robert Downey Jr. are all part of this project from Sega.

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