Spring Election: Non-Candidacy Update
12/29/09 - A handful of aldermen in Dodge County municipalities submitted non-candidacy papers prior to yesterday’s deadline. In Beaver Dam, Alderman Andrew Westenmeyer submitted the necessary paperwork with one hour to spare. No one is currently circulating papers for the Sixth Ward seat. Westenmeyer was appointed to replace Ron Andrews who left halfway through his term. All other incumbent candidates in even numbered wards are running and currently face no opposition.
In Fox Lake, there are three people interested in the Third Ward seat being vacated by Dan Bednarek, who filed non-candidacy papers earlier this month. Jason Harmson has filed papers while Dennis Link and Russell Gruenberg are circulating. Incumbent Percy Harper and former Alderman Dan Ault are both circulating papers in the Second Ward. First Ward Alderman Tom Jahnke has returned his completed packet and is currently running without opposition. Jan Okrasinski has taken out papers to fill out the remainder of the term held by the late Ann McCarthy in Ward Three.
In Mayville, Bob Smith filed his non-candidacy papers yesterday. Kathleen Sertich is currently running unopposed for that Second Ward Seat. Tom Bellino and Scott Mastalish are circulating nomination papers for the Ward One seat formerly held by Dottie Hoy. Robert Redeker and Bill Linzenmeyer are circulating papers for the Wards Four and Seven seat being vacated by Jerry Moede who is running for mayor and currently has no challengers.
In Horicon, four incumbent alderpersons and the mayor are running again and currently face no opposition. Ted Pyrek and Richard Marschke have returned completed nomination papers while Susan Hady, Steve Neitzel and Mayor James Grigg are circulating papers. All seats are for two-year terms except for the First District seat occupied by Hady who replaced Doug Psenicka halfway through his term.
All incumbent candidates in Columbus are running and currently face no opposition. Tyler Walker has submitted a complete nomination packet while Jenny Perkins and Ed Parpart are circulation papers.
Juneau Alderman Dan Jahnke filed his non-candidacy papers earlier this month.
It’s looking like a three way race for Mayor in Waupun. Incumbent Jodi Steger, current Sixth Ward Alderman Jim Van Buren, and businessman Jay Graff will have a runoff in a February primary to determine the two candidates that will appear on April’s ballot. Steger has been mayor sine 2004 and beat Graff in 2008 to keep her seat. Other seats up for election include the one currently held by Pete Kaczmarksi in the Second Ward, the Third Ward seat of Steve Bastian, and Van Buren’s seat in the Sixth Ward.
Three county board supervisors filed non-candidacy papers for the spring election. The most recent is Earl Anderson who represents residents in the second, third and sixth Wards in the city of Mayville. Last week, Supervisor Arnold Bashynski filed his non-candidacy papers with county clerks office. Bashynski currently serves as the supervisor for the first and second wards of Randolph and the first ward in the town of Westford. Earlier this month, Gerald Mullin, announced he would not be running for county board. Mullin represents the second and third wards in Fox Lake. He will also not run for reelection as Mayor in the City of Fox Lake. Anyone wishing to run for a seat on the county board is asked to call County Clerk Karen Gibson’s office. Nomination papers are due on January 5.
Head Of Police Union Apologizes For OWI
12/29/09 - The head of the state police union says he’s “ashamed” he was picked up for drunk driving this month in Columbia County. James Palmer of Sun Prairie, director of the Wisconsin Professional Police Association, issued a statement yesterday in which he apologized and promised not to challenge his first-time O-W-I citation. According to authorities, Palmer and police association finance director Jean Steinhauer had three drinks at a Madison tavern before they each drove away. The 48-year-old Steinhauer lost control on a curve north of Sun Prairie and drove through a large snowbank and into a shed. Palmer then drove there to help her. His blood alcohol level was point-146, and Steinhauer’s level was point-15 – both well above the state’s legal limit of point-zero-eight. Steinhauer was also cited for first-offense drunk driving. The 34-year-old Palmer has been with the state’s police association since 2003 – and he hopes to stay with the group. He said he recognizes how his conduct reflects upon law enforcement. Palmer’s group endorsed the state’s recent crackdown on drunk driving – and he says they’ll continue supporting those efforts.
Officials Review MSOE Designs For New BDPD
12/29/09 - Officials in Beaver Dam have had their first meeting with engineering students who are drawing up blueprints for a new police station as part of a class project. Mayor Tom Kennedy recently told us on WBEV’s Community Comment that he went to the Milwaukee School of Engineering earlier this month with Police Detective Corey Johnson and Operations Committee Chair Laine Meyer. The three are acting as judges of the project. Kennedy says the top design incorporates the historic look of the downtown area by utilizing red bricks that would match the adjacent depot building. In addition, the first four feet of the structure from the ground up would use sand stone identical to the Dodge County Historical Museum. The work of the students is not intended to replace the work of accredited architects but Kennedy says the students design will be taken into consideration and even save the city some money. The students plan on finishing their work in February, which is around the same time city officials will be sitting down with architects hired to draw up the final blueprints.
BDPD Investigates B&E
12/29/09 - The Beaver Dam Police Department is investigating a breaking and entering report on the 900 block of DeClark Street. According to department records, the burglary was reported Sunday afternoon and occurred during the overnight hours. Electronic items were stolen. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Beaver Dam Police Department or the anonymous We-Tip hotline at 800-78 CRIME.
Minor Kitchen Fire At Restaurant
12/29/09 - The Beaver Dam Fire Department responded to a small kitchen fire at the Applebee’s Restaurant Saturday evening. According to department records, firefighters arrived on scene just before 11pm. An employee had already used an extinguisher to put out the fire. Crews were on scene for less than a half hour.
12/29/09 - A handful of aldermen in Dodge County municipalities submitted non-candidacy papers prior to yesterday’s deadline. In Beaver Dam, Alderman Andrew Westenmeyer submitted the necessary paperwork with one hour to spare. No one is currently circulating papers for the Sixth Ward seat. Westenmeyer was appointed to replace Ron Andrews who left halfway through his term. All other incumbent candidates in even numbered wards are running and currently face no opposition.
In Fox Lake, there are three people interested in the Third Ward seat being vacated by Dan Bednarek, who filed non-candidacy papers earlier this month. Jason Harmson has filed papers while Dennis Link and Russell Gruenberg are circulating. Incumbent Percy Harper and former Alderman Dan Ault are both circulating papers in the Second Ward. First Ward Alderman Tom Jahnke has returned his completed packet and is currently running without opposition. Jan Okrasinski has taken out papers to fill out the remainder of the term held by the late Ann McCarthy in Ward Three.
In Mayville, Bob Smith filed his non-candidacy papers yesterday. Kathleen Sertich is currently running unopposed for that Second Ward Seat. Tom Bellino and Scott Mastalish are circulating nomination papers for the Ward One seat formerly held by Dottie Hoy. Robert Redeker and Bill Linzenmeyer are circulating papers for the Wards Four and Seven seat being vacated by Jerry Moede who is running for mayor and currently has no challengers.
In Horicon, four incumbent alderpersons and the mayor are running again and currently face no opposition. Ted Pyrek and Richard Marschke have returned completed nomination papers while Susan Hady, Steve Neitzel and Mayor James Grigg are circulating papers. All seats are for two-year terms except for the First District seat occupied by Hady who replaced Doug Psenicka halfway through his term.
All incumbent candidates in Columbus are running and currently face no opposition. Tyler Walker has submitted a complete nomination packet while Jenny Perkins and Ed Parpart are circulation papers.
Juneau Alderman Dan Jahnke filed his non-candidacy papers earlier this month.
It’s looking like a three way race for Mayor in Waupun. Incumbent Jodi Steger, current Sixth Ward Alderman Jim Van Buren, and businessman Jay Graff will have a runoff in a February primary to determine the two candidates that will appear on April’s ballot. Steger has been mayor sine 2004 and beat Graff in 2008 to keep her seat. Other seats up for election include the one currently held by Pete Kaczmarksi in the Second Ward, the Third Ward seat of Steve Bastian, and Van Buren’s seat in the Sixth Ward.
Three county board supervisors filed non-candidacy papers for the spring election. The most recent is Earl Anderson who represents residents in the second, third and sixth Wards in the city of Mayville. Last week, Supervisor Arnold Bashynski filed his non-candidacy papers with county clerks office. Bashynski currently serves as the supervisor for the first and second wards of Randolph and the first ward in the town of Westford. Earlier this month, Gerald Mullin, announced he would not be running for county board. Mullin represents the second and third wards in Fox Lake. He will also not run for reelection as Mayor in the City of Fox Lake. Anyone wishing to run for a seat on the county board is asked to call County Clerk Karen Gibson’s office. Nomination papers are due on January 5.
Head Of Police Union Apologizes For OWI
12/29/09 - The head of the state police union says he’s “ashamed” he was picked up for drunk driving this month in Columbia County. James Palmer of Sun Prairie, director of the Wisconsin Professional Police Association, issued a statement yesterday in which he apologized and promised not to challenge his first-time O-W-I citation. According to authorities, Palmer and police association finance director Jean Steinhauer had three drinks at a Madison tavern before they each drove away. The 48-year-old Steinhauer lost control on a curve north of Sun Prairie and drove through a large snowbank and into a shed. Palmer then drove there to help her. His blood alcohol level was point-146, and Steinhauer’s level was point-15 – both well above the state’s legal limit of point-zero-eight. Steinhauer was also cited for first-offense drunk driving. The 34-year-old Palmer has been with the state’s police association since 2003 – and he hopes to stay with the group. He said he recognizes how his conduct reflects upon law enforcement. Palmer’s group endorsed the state’s recent crackdown on drunk driving – and he says they’ll continue supporting those efforts.
Officials Review MSOE Designs For New BDPD
12/29/09 - Officials in Beaver Dam have had their first meeting with engineering students who are drawing up blueprints for a new police station as part of a class project. Mayor Tom Kennedy recently told us on WBEV’s Community Comment that he went to the Milwaukee School of Engineering earlier this month with Police Detective Corey Johnson and Operations Committee Chair Laine Meyer. The three are acting as judges of the project. Kennedy says the top design incorporates the historic look of the downtown area by utilizing red bricks that would match the adjacent depot building. In addition, the first four feet of the structure from the ground up would use sand stone identical to the Dodge County Historical Museum. The work of the students is not intended to replace the work of accredited architects but Kennedy says the students design will be taken into consideration and even save the city some money. The students plan on finishing their work in February, which is around the same time city officials will be sitting down with architects hired to draw up the final blueprints.
BDPD Investigates B&E
12/29/09 - The Beaver Dam Police Department is investigating a breaking and entering report on the 900 block of DeClark Street. According to department records, the burglary was reported Sunday afternoon and occurred during the overnight hours. Electronic items were stolen. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Beaver Dam Police Department or the anonymous We-Tip hotline at 800-78 CRIME.
Minor Kitchen Fire At Restaurant
12/29/09 - The Beaver Dam Fire Department responded to a small kitchen fire at the Applebee’s Restaurant Saturday evening. According to department records, firefighters arrived on scene just before 11pm. An employee had already used an extinguisher to put out the fire. Crews were on scene for less than a half hour.
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