News 2008-06-28 Andanh.com

Man bound over in child enticement case Sat, 28 Jun 2008 14:07:00 CST
JUNEAU A 37-year-old Fox Lake man arrested in connection with an attempted abduction near Fox Lake has been bound over for trial. Daniel M. Stranc waived his right to a preliminary hearing Thursday in Dodge County Circuit Court. He is charged with two counts of child enticement, one count of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver and one count of contributing to the delinquency of a child. Stranc was arrested June 4 at his mothers Fox Lake home after police were able to trace his whereabouts through citizen tips. If convicted, Stranc faces a maximum penalty of 4 years prison and $210,000 in fines. Stranc is being held in the Dodge County Jail on a $5,000 cash bond. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on May 31, two girls, ages 14 and 10, were making their way home along Spring Road when Stranc pulled up alongside them in a purple Plymouth Voyager van and asked if the girls needed a ride home, according to the criminal complaint. Stranc told investigators that the girls looked abandoned and lost. However, when the girls refused his offer, Stranc allegedly drove down the road, turned his van around and again offered the girls a ride. The girls told police that this time Stranc got out of the van, opened the passenger side door and attempted to grab the 14-year-old girl, according to the criminal complaint. During questioning, Stranc said that prior to his encounter with the girls, he had been at a party earlier that afternoon at a Randolph residence where he had consumed alcohol and smoked marijuana. Stranc, who said he believed he was high at the time of the incident on Spring Road, told investigators that he only wanted to share his marijuana with the girls. Stranc also told investigators that he is attracted to young girls, and if the opportunity to have sex with the girls presented itself, he would have taken advantage of it, according to the complaint. Stranc also admitted to offering marijuana to an 11-year-old girl while at the Randolph residence that afternoon, believing the girl was at least 16 years old, according to the complaint.

Woman facing 7th OWI competent to stand trial Sat, 28 Jun 2008 14:00:00 CST
JUNEAU A Marshall woman arrested for her seventh drunken driving incident is competent to stand trial. Judge Andrew Bissonnette made the ruling in a case against Barbara Pickhardt, 45, during a competency hearing held last week in Dodge County Circuit Court. Under a new law, a conviction for seventh, eighth or ninth offense OWI carries a maximum punishment of a $25,000 fine and five years imprisonment followed by five years extended supervision, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Under the old law, all fifth and subsequent convictions for operating while intoxicated carried a maximum penalty of $10,000 in fines and three years imprisonment followed by three years extended supervision. Pickhardt was injured in a rollover crash at about 4 p.m. April 5 on County Trunk TT in the town of Elba after she had been involved in a hit-and-run accident minutes earlier. Dodge County Sheriffs deputies found an open vodka bottle near Pickhardts overturned car, according to the criminal complaint. During questioning, Pickhardt seemed incredulous that she was in a car accident and denied operating a motor vehicle, the complaint said. The driver involved in the hit-and-run accident identified Pickhardt as the operator of the vehicle that hit him, according to the complaint. When asked how much she had to drink, Pickhardt responded by saying a ton. After being cleared from the hospital, Pickhardt was transported to a detoxification center, according to the complaint. A blood alcohol report was not available. Bissonnette denied a motion to modify Pickhardts bail. She remains in the Dodge County Jail in lieu of a $10,000 cash bond.

Mercury Marine union ratifies contract Sat, 28 Jun 2008 13:51:00 CST
Both sides at the negotiating table at Mercury Marine breathed a sigh of relief Saturday after union workers voted to ratify a four-year contract. Union President Mark Zillges said he believes its a fair contract considering the company is facing a tenuous economy in an industry that makes expensive toys. It isnt a show-stopper, but I can live with the changes. Its the times, and the company knows its hard, he said. About 85 percent of the 1,300 members of the International Association of Machinists Local Lodge 1947 in attendance Saturday at the plants union hall voted to support a contract that allows for a boost in salary each year, a slight bump up in insurance costs and a buyout offer for senior workers, Zillges said. Company and union officials worked nearly six months to reach the contract agreement, employing interest-based bargaining techniques to ensure that concerns of both parties were addressed, according to a Mercury press release issued Saturday. Both sides worked very hard to pay attention to what was important to the membership employees while balancing those needs with the overall cost structure of our Fond du Lac operations, said Dennis Rooney, vice president and chief spokesperson for Mercury. The unions 1,550 Mercury Marine employees had suspended contract talks in April, and members voted then to authorize the right to strike.

PHOTOS: kickball benefit for Lilyana Barthuly Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:33:00 CST

Montgomery Gentry, Paisley to play 2009 CUSA Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:37:00 CST
Montgomery Gentry and Brad Paisley will be stopping by Oshkosh next year for Country USA.

Pavilion nears completion but the party will be moved Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:09:00 CST
OMRO Scores of volunteers have worked to build the new pavilion in Scott Park in hopes of having it ready for the communitys big annual July Fourth party.

Two Republicans announce plans to run for state office Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:06:00 CST
Two Republicans have announced their intentions to run for state government seats.

Country USA goes high tech Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:06:00 CST
Bobbi Pouzar, of Brooklyn, wanted to find a special way to thank her friend Melanie Pellitteri for her first trip to Country USA.

Muslim student staying abroad in Oshkosh heads home Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:05:00 CST
Before she first came to Oshkosh, the only thing that 18-year-old Ninda Kartikadewi knew about Wisconsin was that its a cold state in winter.

Property owners seeking federal flood help top 1,000 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
More than 1,100 Winnebago County residents have registered for federal disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Lives to Remember: Former supervisor remembered for her dedicated work Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
Alberta Goff is remembered for her dedication and hard work as a Winnebago County Board supervisor.

Two Spartans start on All-Star squad Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:26:00 CST
The first game of the Wisconsin Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Classic certainly didnt disappoint.

Team USA keeps eyes on medals with march over Finland Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:26:00 CST
GREEN BAY The United States mens volleyball team hasnt medaled in the Olympics since 1992. But this years team is a on a mission to snap that drought.

Bucks Alexander says hes living the dream Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:29:00 CST
MILWAUKEE Half a world away, Joe Alexander decided he was going to play in the NBA. After all, his older brothers were good basketball players, so theyd probably be there, too.

Brewers blow 6-3 lead in Twins win Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:27:00 CST
MINNEAPOLIS Joe Mauer hit a go-ahead solo homer in the eighth inning to lift the Minnesota Twins over the Milwaukee Brewers 7-6 Friday night for their 10th straight win, all against NL teams.

Sponsors sought for kite festival Sat, 28 Jun 2008 13:40:00 CST
TWO RIVERS Kites Over Lake Michigan is planned for Labor Day weekend again this year. The annual festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 30 and 31 at Neshotah Beach.

Governor announces disaster declaration for county Sat, 28 Jun 2008 13:25:00 CST
MADISON Gov. Jim Doyle announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has declared a state of disaster for Manitowoc County, bringing the number of Wisconsin counties where individual assistance is available to 29.

Thunderstorm watch in effect Sat, 28 Jun 2008 13:24:00 CST
MANITOWOC The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Manitowoc County. The watch is in effect until 7 p.m.

Obama, Clinton appeal together for Democratic unity Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
UNITY, N.H. Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton sought Friday to turn the page on their bitter, history-making fight for the Democratic presidential nomination, declaring the next chapter is about beating Republican John McCain.

Manitowoc is named Main Street community Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
MADISON Gov. Jim Doyle announced Friday Manitowoc is one of three new Main Street communities, joining the state Commerce Departments program in its 20th year.

County accepting applications for County Board seat Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
MANITOWOC Manitowoc County is accepting applications to fill the seat vacated by former Manitowoc County Board Supervisor Robert Dobbs.

Poll: Schools not properly preparing kids Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
WASHINGTON Its not much of a report card.

Lakeshore update Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
MANITOWOC The state Department of Transportation will close the on- and off-ramps of U.S. Highway 10 and state Highway 310 at Interstate 43 in Manitowoc County for a construction project, the agency announced Friday.

Police cant cite upside-down-flag flier Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
MANITOWOC When Dale Decker, 31, began to fly his American flag upside down from the railing outside his apartment in mid-June, the Manitowoc Police Department and his landlord asked him to remove it.

Area church and faith events Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
Vacation Bible School will be held at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Mishicot, 325 Randolph St., from 9 to 11 a.m., July 7 -11. This is a free program for children ages 4 to fourth grade. Call (920) 755-3857 for information. The theme is Champions for Jesus.

Manitowoc County declared a federal disaster area Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
MADISON Gov. Jim Doyle announced Friday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has declared a state of disaster for Manitowoc County, making county residents eligible for disaster relief funds.

Hanoi Hilton jailer says hed vote for McCain Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
HAIPHONG, Vietnam John McCain has an unusual endorsement from the Vietnamese jailer who says he held him captive for about five years as a POW and now considers him a friend.

Burrowing muskrat causes levee to fail in Missouri Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
WINFIELD, Mo. A heroic effort by hundreds of townspeople, volunteers and National Guardsmen to hold back the Mississippi River failed Friday undone by a burrowing muskrat.

More golf to play, meals to share: Cancer survivor vows to keep fighting disease Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:18:00 CST
MANITOWOC Chemotherapy takes its toll, but Leroy Swetlik, 74, said Wednesday hes grateful to be alive and is going to keep fighting.

Classic cars cruise through Two Rivers Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:21:00 CST
The Cool City Classic Cruise from Manitowoc to Two Rivers with classic and collectible cars cruising the lakeshore on Friday night.

Day In The Life feature coming Sunday Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:15:00 CST
Get a behind-the-scenes look at what happens in the emergency department at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Click here for a sneak preview of Sundays coverage.

Five things to do this weekend Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:03:00 CST
Rain or shine, here are five ideas for things to do this weekend. For more, click on the Things to do calendar on the Herald Times Reporter Web site.

Photos: Ice Cream Sundae Thursday Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:02:00 CST
Community members celebrated the birthplace of the ice cream sundae at the annual Ice Cream Sundae Thursday event in Central Park in Two Rivers.

Legion baseball: Manitowoc drops tourney opener Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
MARINETTE It was not the way the Manitowoc American Legion baseball team hoped to kick off a tournament in Marinette on Friday.

Quick start doesnt hold for Raiders Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
SHEBOYGAN FALLS Holding a comfortable five-run lead after the second inning, the fifth time appeared to be the charm finally for Two Rivers this week.

Amateur baseball: Bandits pound De Pere Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
MANITOWOC A two-run home run by Sam Spurney tied the game at 2-2 in the second as the Bandits cruised from there on out to a 13-5 win over De Pere on Friday night at Municipal Field.

Late homer dooms Brewers Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
Joe Mauer hit a go-ahead solo homer in the eighth inning to lift the Minnesota Twins over the Milwaukee Brewers 7-6 Friday night for their 10th straight win, all against NL teams.

Things to do today Sat, 28 Jun 2008 13:40:00 CST
Brother Tedd the Jump Ship Blues Band from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. today at Hotel Mead, 451 E. Grand Ave. Bad weather Just head inside to the Grand Avenue Tavern. For more information, call 423-1500. Baker Street Grill, 1716 Baker St., will hold a grand opening celebration from 11 a.m. to close today. WYTE 106.5 FM will hold a live remote from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Southbound will play from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. There also will be raffles, food and drink specials. For more information, call 421-5858. Mosquito Fest returns to Boner Again, W3730 Third St. E., Nekoosa, today. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Music by The Lizardz and Tuck Pence on Saturday. Saturdays activities also will include a pig feed, poker run and disc jockey. Admission is $25. For more information, call Don at 572-3074. A Rome Polish Fest will be held beginning at 5 p.m. today at Lake Arrowheads South Lake Center. The Polish Connection Band will play polka favorites. Authentic Polish entrees kielbasa, pierogi, golabki, kapusta, Polish rye bread, potato pancakes with cheese cake and paczki for dessert will be available for purchase from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The cost is $5 at the gate, and children 10 years and younger are free. America A musical celebration of freedom. 7 p.m. today (and 10 a.m. Sunday) at Robinson Park (rain location at Christian Life Fellowship, 600 Seventh St., Port Edwards) A brat fry will precede todays presentation and follow Sundays. Veterans and military personnel will get a free meal.

Workers, families recall Port mill experiences Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:20:00 CST
Note: In the weeks leading up to the Port Edwards paper mill closure, the Daily Tribune sought stories, anecdotes and memories about working at the mill. The following stories were compiled from former and current mill workers and their families.

Officials see serious interest in buying mill Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:19:00 CST
PORT EDWARDS -- As workers continue the shutdown process at the Port Edwards paper mill, village officials and economic development leaders already have fielded calls from numerous businesses about the facility.

Paper mill vacated, cleaned up Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CST
PORT EDWARDS -- With the final sheets of paper produced Thursday, employees at Domtars Port Edwards paper mill were cleaning up shop Friday.

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