2-6-12 two girls involved in fatal rollover have been released from hospital
Two of the teenage girls involved in a fatal rollover crash that killed three of their friends have been released from the hospital. The driver of the car, 18 year old Carly Ottery of Fond du lac and 18 year old, Haley Fricke, of Campbellsport a front seat passenger have been released from Saint Agnes Hospital in Fond du lac. Four other girls, ages 16 and 17, remain hospitalized at Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee. Three girls were killed in the accident. Seventeen year old Caitlin Scannell of Eden and 15 year old Sabrina Stahl of Campbellsport were pronounced dead at the scene. Sixteen year old Katie Berg of Campbellsport died Saturday night at Froedert Hospital in Milwaukee. Sheriff Mick Fink says the one vehicle accident happened early Saturday morning on Beechnut Road just north of Highway 67. Fink says toxicology tests are still pending but alcohol is not believed to be a factor. He says accident reconstruction experts are continuing their investigation. Fink says two of the three girls who died were not wearing their seatbelts.
2-6-12 third girl dies from injuries suffered in rollover crash
Authorities say a third teenager has died after an SUV went off a rural road in Fond du Lac County of eastern Wisconsin. The Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Department says it learned around noon Sunday that 16-year-old Katie Berg has died. The crash happened about 3:30 a.m. Saturday on Beechnut Road north of Highway 67 in the town of Ashford. Fifteen-year-old Sabrina Stahl and 17-year-old Caitlin Scannell died at the scene. Six other Campbellsport students between 16 and 18 years old were hospitalized. Four were in serious condition and two others were in satisfactory condition at Milwaukee and Fond du Lac hospitals. They were passengers in an SUV that rolled over on Butternut Road in the town of Ashford. The driver, 18 year old Carly Ottery is in satisfactory condition at Saint Agnes Hospital as is 18 year old Haley Fricke. Four passengers are in serious condition at Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee…Allie Adams, Jessica Harbin and Terresa Flood, all 16 years old and 17 year old Kasandra Anderson. Sixteen year old Katie Berg is in critical condition at Froedert Hospital in Milwaukee. All nine girls are students in the Campbellsport School district. Sheriff’s Captain Dean Will says speed and failure to wear seat belts appear to be factors. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor.
2-6-12 lomira woman dies in rollover crash
A Lomira woman haas died in a one vehicle rollover in Fond du lac county. The Fond du lac County Sheriff’s Department says 43 year old Jennifer Lynn Borges was pronounced dead at the scene on Highway H near Golden Corners Road in the town of Ashford. The sheriff’s department says the vehicle was southbound on H when it left the road entered a ditch and rolled over. Alcohol is believed to be a factor. The accident happened shortly before 10pm Saturday.
2-6-12 body of mayville soldier returns home
Thousands of residents lined the streets of Mayville Friday to pay their respects to a fallen soldier. Twenty four year old 1st Lt. David Johnson was killed in action in Afghanistan on January 25th. Visitation is Saturday and Sunday at Mayville High School. A memorial service begins at 2pm Sunday at the high school with military honors at the Veterans Memorial of Mayville. Johnson was a 2006 graduate of Mayville High School. He is the second Mayville graduate to die in military service in receent years. Army Spc. David Wendling died in Iraq in 2005.
2-6-12 tanker truck explosion
LIMA TOWNSHIP, Wis. (AP) — Crews have a small fire under control after a propane tanker exploded at a farm cooperative in southern Wisconsin. Rock County 911 supervisor Brian Becker says the explosion occurred Friday at a Cooperative Plus facility near the city of Whitewater. Sheriff's Capt. Jude Maurer says 13 fire agencies responded and had the blaze under control within an hour. Maurer says the blast tore holes in the sides of a metal building where a worker was transferring propane from a storage tank to a delivery tanker. The worker was able to run out of the building before the explosion. No one was hurt. The Department of Labor issued $721,000 in penalties to Cooperative Plus after a worker was seriously injured at its Burlington facility in February 2010. They faced other penalties later that year for federal workplace safety violations at both its Whitewater and Genoa City sites.
2-6-12 anderson arraignment
A Fond du lac man accused of killing his wife has pleaded not guilty.Jason Anderson entered the plea to a charge of first degree intentional homicide at an arraignment hearing in Fond du Lac County Circuit court Friday. Anderson is charged in the shooting death of Nicole Anderson at their Winnebago Drive home last November. He was arrested in Alabama. Anderson’s attorney has said the shooting was accidental. There was testimony at a preliminary hearing last month alleging that Jason Anderson had an affair and joked with friends about shooting his wife. A status conference is scheduled for March 16th.
2-6-12 alaska man arrested in berlin for internet sex crime
An Anchorage, Alaska man has been arrested in Berlin in an internet crimes against children operation. On Friday special agents from the Department of Justice and Berlin police arrested James Rose at a Berlin residence. Rose is charged with causing a child to view sexual activity and exposing a child to harmful material. He is also charged with one count of sex with a child age 16 or older. DCI began investigating after a tip was received from the CyberTipline last November that Rose was engaged in an online relationship with the alleged victim and that Rose traveled from Alaska to Berlin.
2-6-12 convicted fdl sex offender relocates
A convicted sex offender has moved to a new residence in Fond du lac. Fond du Lac police say 42 year old Richard Forsyth is now living at 57 West Cotton Street. Forsyth was released from prison last June after serving time for third degree sexual assault. Police say his victims were teenage girls and were known to him. He is not under probation, parole or extended supervision but does have lifetime GPS monitoring.
2-6-12 beaver dam man accused of having sexual contact with teenage girl
A not guilty plea for a Beaver Dam man accused of having repeated sexual contact with a 16-year-old girl. 20 year old Nathaniel Luck stood mute at an arraignment hearing Thursday in Dodge County Circuit Court. A plea of not guilty was entered on his behalf. Luck is charged with repeated sexual assault of the same child, having sex with a child 16 or older, and violation of injunction-harassment. Luck is accused of having a sexual relationship with the girl in August after the two met on a social media website.
2-6-12 sexual assault suspect makes initial fdl court appearance
An 18 year old Fond du lac man accused of sexually assaulting a 14 year old girl when he was 17 is free after posting $15,000 cash bond. Judge Robert Wirtz had lowered the bond for Ryan Boda after initially ordering a $50,000 cash bond at a bail bond hearing Wednesday. Boda made his initial Fond du lac court appearance Thursday on one count of second degree sexual assault. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 9th. The prosecutor told the judge that three more underage girls have come forward alleging they had sexual contact with Boda.
2-6-12 beaver dam woman charged with sexual assault
A Beaver Dam woman charged with three counts of second degree sexual assault by correctional staff waived her preliminary hearing yesterday in Dodge County Circuit Court. 33 year old Jolene Mason is accused of having a sexual relationship with an inmate at the Waupun Correctional Institution. Mason is also charged with delivering illegal articles to an inmate.
2-6-12 governor walker-secret investigation
MADISON, Wis. (AP) —Governor Scott Walker says he is meeting with the district attorney leading a secret investigation into former close aides. Walker issued a statement today saying he will be meeting with Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm. He did not say when the meeting would take place.
2-6-12 sheboygan casino
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — The city of Sheboygan is pursuing a casino development agreement with the owners of the Blue Harbor Resort and the Sokaogon Chippewa tribe. Claremont New Frontier Resort, the Sokaogon Mole Lake and the city plan to develop the casino near Lake Michigan in Sheboygan's South Pier District.
2-6-12 fdl high school's shavana talbert signs letter of intent with stanford
Fond du Lac High School’s Shavana Talbert will be attending Stanford University under an athletic scholarship in Track and Field and recently signed her Letter of Intent. She will participate in the shot for the Stanford Cardinal’s under Head Coach Edrick Floreal. Ms. Talbert also plans to major in medicine at Stanford.
2-6-12 fondy jazz band wins uw green bay jazz fest
On Saturday, January 28, 2012, Fond du Lac High School’s Jazz I competed in the annual University of Wisconsin - Green Bay Jazz Festival. They competed against 14 other bands from Wisconsin and were selected the Outstanding Jazz Ensemble. This is the third year in a row, and the fourth time in the last five years, that Fondy Jazz I has achieved this high level of performance at this festival. Being selected Outstanding Jazz Ensemble entitled them to perform during the Saturday evening concert with the UW-GB Jazz Band in the beautiful Cofrin Hall in the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts. Fondy’s Jazz I performed, Count Basie’s It’s Oh So, Nice, Don Schamber’s Chrissy, Jeff Jarvis’ Critical Mass and Erick Morales’ Madrid for this competition. The Fondy Jazz Ensemble is under the direction of Dale Shipe.
2-6-12 pier elementary student scholarship
Pier Elementary School is now accepting applications for their $500 college scholarship. Any graduating high school student, who attended Pier Elementary School is eligible. Applications are available from Fond du Lac High School, Winnebago Lutheran Academy and St. Mary Springs guidance offices or from Pier Elementary School. The application must be turned in to the Pier School office, 259 Old Pioneer Road, Fond du Lac, 929-2868, no later than 3:00 p.m. on March 23, 2012.
2-6-12 constitutional forum
Fond du Lac Bar Association Presents a Forum:
The U.S. Constitution, History and Today DATE: February 13, 2012 TIME: 7:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. WHO: Students, Citizens, Voters, General Public WHERE: Fond du Lac City-County Government Building
160 S. Macy St., Fond du Lac, Legislative Chambers, First Floor
This educational event will be a presentation by three local professors on selected portions of the U.S. Constitution or Amendments, providing the historical context and rationale for the selected text. Then, two attorneys per topic will provide their analysis and debate of what the three branches of government have done over time to the provision of the Constitution, pro or con. Brief audience questions or commentary will be welcome. The Honorable Peter Grimm will moderate the event. Attendees will be given a pocket Constitution and Declaration of Independence, courtesy of the Office of Congressman Petri.
The Presenters and the topics will be:
Dr. Martin Farrell, PhD, Professor of Politics and Government, Ripon College: Power and Reach of Congress: Obamacare;
Dr. Rick Whaley, PhD, Professor of History, Marian University: Balanced Budget Amendment Proposals;
Dr. Paisley Harris, PhD, JD, Associate Professor of History and Women’s Studies , University of Wisconsin-FDL: Immigration and States’ Rights; and,
Legal Review of Recent Supreme Court Decisions.
The Commentators will be: Attorney Todd Snow; Attorney Dawn Sabel; Attorney Steven Sorenson; Attorney William Bendt; Attorney Michael O’Rourke, and Attorney Scott Matthew
2-6-12 homesstead tax credit clinics
The Wisconsin Homestead Credit is a tax benefit for renters and homeowners with low or moderate incomes. It is designed to lessen the impact of rent and property taxes. Property taxes do not need to be paid before filing for Homestead Credit. Qualifying persons can get back some or all of their state taxes withheld during the year. Household income that is reported includes all income for tax purposes plus certain nontaxable income. Nontaxable income include gross Social Security, SSI, Railroad Retirement, pensions, IRA income and income from investments, etc. You have until April 15, 2016 to file for your 2011 homestead credit, and after April 16, 2012, you can receive credit back to 2008. The maximum amount of Homestead Credit can be as high as $1,160. Expect to wait six (6) to ten (10) weeks for the payment from the time it is submitted. To check up on payments you can visit the department’s website at www.dor.state.wi.us. Other assistance is available by calling the Madison office at 608-266-8641.
To qualify for Homestead credit you must:
• Be a legal Wisconsin resident for all of 2011
• Have a household income less than $24,680
• Be a owner or renter of the homestead during 2011
• Not be claiming farmland preservation credit for 2011
• Not be living in a nursing home and receiving medical assistance
• No claim may be filed on behalf of a person after his or her death
Julie Hilbert the Benefit Specialist for Fond du Lac County will be conducting Free Homestead Tax Clinics during the month of February. Please see below for dates and locations. If you are unable to make it to one of the clinics please schedule an appointment by calling 920-929-3521.
What to bring: 1099’s from Social Security, banks, pensions, and any other statements of income and a copy of your property tax bill or a completed rent certificate.
HOMESTEAD CLINICS
Ripon Senior Center – 301 Watson Street, Ripon – February 6, 2012, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Waupun – 301 E. Main Street, Waupun - February 7, 2012 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Campbellsport – 163 E. Main Street, Campbellsport – February 8, 2012 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Brandon – Grand Vista Apartments, 552 E. Washington, Brandon – February 9, 2012 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
2-6-12 senator king office hours
State Senator Jessica King announced the following schedule for in-district office hours in February. Times and locations are listed below:
Friday, February 17th from 4:00-6:00 P.M. Taycheedah Town Hall, W4295 Kiekhaefer Parkway
Friday, February 24th from 2:00-4:00 P.M. Oakfield Community Center, 130 N Main St
These office hours allow constituents to meet individually with Jessica regarding any concerns, opinions, questions, or suggestions about any and all state issues. King has already held district office hours in Fond du Lac, North Fond du Lac, Omro, Oshkosh, Rosendale, and Waupun. Senator King and her staff may also be reached by phone at 1-888-736-8720, by e-mail at Sen.King@legis.wisconsin.gov, or by mail at P.O. Box 7882, Madison, WI 53707-7882.
2-6-12 winter parking restrictions
The City of Fond du Lac Police Department and the Department of Public Works is taking this opportunity to remind the members of the community that the WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS are now in effect. Parking from November 15th to March 15th is restricted between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. On EVEN NUMBERED DAYS, starting at 8:00 p.m. parking is restricted to the EVEN side of the street. On ODD NUMBERED DAYS, starting at 8:00 p.m. parking is restricted to the ODD side of the street. Any METERED AREA is still restricted to 60 minutes between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. This ordinance overrides all other on-street parking restrictions where parking is allowed. Please remind family, friends and overnight guests of these restrictions as violations can be costly. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions please call the shift commander at 322-3710.
2-6-12 fdl county sheriff's department law of the month
Even people who take pride in being under control in every situation can easily lose control of their vehicles on icy or snow covered roads when they drive too fast for conditions. When there’s ice, snow and slick spots on roadways or when visibility is reduced because of bad weather, driving at the posted speed limit might actually be too fast for conditions. The speed limit is based on a dry roadway and good driving conditions. You might not be able to stop or control your vehicle at that speed on a slippery road or during hazardous weather. Slowing down when driving conditions deteriorate is not just sound advice—it’s also the law. It is illegal to drive at speeds that exceed what is reasonable and prudent under existing road conditions. Drivers are required to adjust their speeds to take into account both the actual and potential hazards due to weather, highway conditions or other traffic. A violation of this state law (Wis. Stats. 346.57(3)) costs $213.10 with four demerit points added to the driver’s record. A second offense within a 12-month period costs $263.50 with four additional points. The slogan ‘Snow Means Slow’ also applies to four-wheel drive and other heavy-duty vehicles, which need ample room to stop on slippery roads. It’s too late to change your driving behavior after your vehicle is in the ditch or involved in a crash. If you drive too fast for conditions, you likely could end up paying a couple hundred dollars for a traffic ticket in addition to your towing and vehicle repair bills.
Have a Safe Month,
Sheriff Mick Fink
2-6-12 fdl police department law of the month
For the month of February, Officers will be paying particular attention to violations of motorists turning right in front of a stopped bus. Wisconsin State Statute 346.075(2) states “If the operator of a motor vehicle overtakes a motor bus which is stopped at an intersection on the right side of the roadway and is receiving or discharging passengers, the operator shall pass at a safe distance to the left of the motor bus and shall not turn to the right in front of the motor bus at that intersection.” Violation of this statute carries a $200.50 fine along with 3 demerit points on your driver’s license. It is our responsibility as members of the Fond du Lac Community to ensure the safety of all of our citizens. By making right turns directly in front of a bus that is stopped, the pedestrians who are attempting to load the bus or exit the bus do not have any warning that a motor vehicle is in their immediate vicinity. According the Wisconsin Department of Transportation there were 2,157 accidents in Fond du Lac County in 2010. By adhering to all of our traffic laws we can cut that number down and ensure that Fond du Lac is a Safe place to Live, Learn, Work and Play!
Officer Ed Wenzel #24
2-6-12 4k open houses and registration
The Fond du Lac School District will again be offering a half-day, 4 year-old-kindergarten (4K) experience next fall. Children who will be 4 years old by September 1, 2012, are eligible to attend. Currently there are classrooms at the following District elementary schools: Chegwin, Pier, Riverside, Rosenow, and Waters. Programs will also be offered at the following community partner sites: Camelot Children’s Center, Christian Parents for Kids, Children’s Choice, ADVOCAP Head Start, Hope Preschool, Kids Connection, Kidz Choice Learning Center, Marian University Early Childhood Center, Mary Linsmeier, Shining Stars Learning Center, Wright Care Kiddie Kampus Daycare and Preschool, and the YMCA. Your child is eligible to attend 4K at any of these locations for no charge. This year the participating childcare center partners are holding Open Houses. This is a visit only; registration packets will not be available at the centers. The centers will be open from 5:00-6:30 p.m. and the schedule is as follows: Tuesday, January 24th – Children’s Choice, Head Start/both locations, Hope Preschool, Kids Connection, Marian University Early Childhood Center, Wright Care Kiddie Kampus Daycare and Preschool, and the YMCA; and Thursday, January 27th – Camelot Children’s Center, Christian Parents for Kids, Kidz Choice Learning Center, Mary Linsmeier, and Shining Stars Learning Center. Registration for the program is planned for the weeks of February 13th and 20th. At registration, parents will be given information about the program. Questions will be answered on the opportunities offered at the different sites, transportation, and out of district open enrollment. You will also have the opportunity to select a childcare or school site. Parents will need to bring proof of birth and your child’s social security number to complete the registration paperwork. The daytime parent and child registrations will be held at the five elementary schools which house 4K programs. PRE-REGISTRATION FOR THE DAYTIME PARENT AND CHILD SESSIONS IS REQUIRED. The sessions will be held at 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and will run approximately one hour. Sessions will be held on the following dates: Wednesday, February 15 - Waters School; Thursday, February 16 - Riverside School; Friday, February 17 - Pier School; Monday, February 20 - Rosenow School; and Tuesday, February 21 - Chegwin School. Parents need not attend the session located at their neighborhood school. Please call 906-6513 to pre-register for the parent and child sessions. We will fill the sessions on a first call basis. For those parents who cannot attend a daytime parent and child registration, we are also holding a parent only evening registration on Thursday, February 16 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Theisen Middle School – Auditorium, 525 East Pioneer Road. No pre-registration is necessary for this session. If you need further information, please feel free to contact Nancy Hackbarth, 4K Coordinator, by calling 906-6513 or emailing hackbarthn@fonddulac.k12.wi.us
2-6-12 bowl for kids sake
Bowl For kids’ Sake, the area’s largest bowling fundraiser, kicks off February 17 at Ledgeview Lanes in Fond du Lac. The public is invited to participate. This year’s 80’s themed event is slated to raise $80,000 to support one to one mentoring in Fond du Lac County. The event runs through February 19 in Fond du Lac and takes place on March 3 at the Plaza Bowl in Ripon. Pledge sheets and information are available at 448 S. Military, Fond du Lac, or by calling 920-922-8200. Each adult is asked to raise at least $75 in pledges. Youth are asked to raise at least $50 in pledges. Bowling is free for those who reach minimum levels. Prizes, including gift certificates and two night get-away adventures at Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells are available based on the amount of money raised. Participants are asked to register in teams of 4 to 6 people. Individuals are welcome, but will be added to teams at the event. Registration deadline is February 10. Additional prizes will be awarded for best 80’s themed style and for 80’s trivia and song competitions. The person who raises the most money in collected pledges will receive a $500 gift certificate to the business of their choice. The event is presented by Grande Cheese Company, Mid-States Aluminum, 96-1 TCX, and Charter. Silver Sponsors are Agnesian Health Care, CD Smith Construction, FDL Noon Kiwanis, Fox Valley Savings Bank, J.F. Ahern, Ledgeview Lanes, Society Insurance and Wilderness Resort.
2-6-12 fair housing poster contest
Fond du Lac, WI – The Wisconsin Fair Housing Network is sponsoring a Statewide Fair Housing Poster or Essay Contest. The theme for 2012 is “Fair Housing: A Clear Path for All.” The Fair Housing Poster and Essay Contest is an important educational activity to promote the concepts of choice and equal opportunity in housing. The Wisconsin Fair Housing Law requires fair housing for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital status, handicap, lawful source of income, disability, familial status or victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault and stalking. The City of Fond du Lac Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is sponsoring the local competition where winners will receive a $50 savings bond. The Poster Contest is open to everyone in Grades K-12. The Essay Poster is open to everyone in Grades 4-12. A winning entry from each grade level will be submitted to the State for the state-wide competition. All entries are due by March 23, 2012.
