PFC Commends Three For Fire Rescue
12/2/09 - The Beaver Dam Police and Fire Commission commended the three emergency responders who rescued a man from a burning building last month. The North Center Street fire on November 13 caused heavy damage but resulted in no injuries. The upstairs tenant was rescued from a dead sleep after a 16-hourwork shift. Brad Jaeger says it would have otherwise taken a Mack truck to wake him up. Fire Chief Alan Mannel says the three went above and beyond by running into a burning building without protective turn-out gear. Police Officer Andy Strachota, firefighter Jim Yaroch and retired firefighter Jeff Omen say they happened to be in the right place at the right time. Yaroch says, “given the same circumstances, I believe that all of the men and women at the police and fire departments would have done the same thing as Jeff, Andy, and I did. They all have that special “something” that makes them run into burning buildings when everyone else is running out. Whether they are serving actively or retired, on duty or off , that quiet courage to help others in need is always there. I am thankful for the recognition, but I am just one of many ‘everyday heroes.’ The three were given Certificates of Commendation by the Police and Fire Commission last night. The cause of the fire is undetermined. Investigator Corey Johnson says the paperwork isn’t finalized but it appears to be related to the careless use of smoking materials.
Fire Chief/ Deputy Chief Get Parity
12/2/09 - The Beaver Dam Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief are getting pay raises. The Police and Fire Commission last night voted unanimously to bring the annual salary of the top brass in the fire department to parity with their counterparts in the police department. The commission also voted to remove the deputy chief position from the rank-and-file staffing that earns overtime. The motion states that the deputy chief, when off-duty, will only be called-in as a last resort and will be given comp time instead of overtime pay.
BDPD Pays Meriter Exam Bills
12/2/09 - The city of Beaver Dam has paid its bills to Meriter Hospital. The Police and Fire Commission, with two-fifth of commissioners absent, drew criticism after voting last month to withhold payments to the hospital for rape exams. Deputy Chief Dan Schubert told the PFC at that time that it was his understanding that police departments are billed roughly $280 as part of a rape exam, but that bill is not always paid by police departments. And nurses at Meriter reportedly told Schubert when the bill is not paid, the hospital does not pursue the matter. Chair Nancy Conley says when she received the minutes the day after the vote she contacted the police department and said if they owe any money to Meriter they need to pay the bill.
Columbus Council Approved DOT Agreement
12/2/09 - The Columbus Council approved an agreement with the State Department of Transportation at last night’s meeting. Agreement to begin the design of replacing the City’s main east / west artery -- James Street – was passed by a unanimous vote. Administrator Boyd Kraemer said the agreement is the first step in rebuilding the highways 16 and 60 corridor through Columbus. The DOT will be paying for most of the resurfacing costs of the joint state and municipal project. James Street reconstruction is scheduled for bidding in 2015 and construction could begin in 2016.
Juneau Women Sentenced for OWI Injuries
12/2/09 - A Juneau woman, who injured herself and two others in a drunken driving accident, was sentenced Tuesday to six months in jail. As part of the agreement, Tammy Jahns avoided a felony record and pleaded “no contest” to misdemeanor charges of Disorderly Conduct, Obstructing an Officer and OWI Causing Injury. The accident occurred in the afternoon hours of July 8, when the 26-year-old crossed the centerline on Highway 60 and drove head-on into a westbound car. The drivers of both vehicles and a passenger in the Jahns vehicle sustained injury. Jahns will also spend two years on probation with her license revoked.
Wesoloski Going To Prison For Rape
12/2/09 - A Waterloo man will spend two and a half years in prison for raping a woman over two years ago. Adrian E. Wesoloski pleaded “no contest” to felony False Imprisonment and an amended charge of Fourth Degree Sexual Assault. A charge of Second Degree Sexual Assault and Domestic Abuse as a Repeater was dismissed as part of the deal. According to the criminal complaint, the victim said she complied out of fear for her safety but fled to a neighbor’s house after a witnesses interrupted the incident. The 28-year-old was also sentenced to three years of extended supervision and must register as a sex offender.
Beaver Dam Church Vandalized
12/2/09 - A Beaver Dam church was targeted by vandals over the weekend. Officials with St. Katherine Drexel’s reported to police Monday morning that someone spray-painted the western and southern walls of the St. Patrick’s Church at 131 West Maple Street. Authorities are investigating and anyone with information should contact the Beaver Dam Police Department or the anonymous We-Tip hotline at 800-78-CRIME.
Horicon Approved Budget
12/2/09 - Taxes for city of Horicon residents are going up 3.5-percent. That’s after the city council passed their $3.3-million 2010 budget Monday night. That includes a tax levy of $1.46-million. The mill rate is up 26 cents to $9.90-per 1,000 of assessed value after the TIF districts are factored in. That means a resident whose property is valued at $130,000 will pay about $1,290 for the city portion of their tax bill.
BDCH Holds Flu Clinics
12/2/09 - The Beaver Dam Community Hospital is hosting a flu shot clinic Wednesday for both the seasonal and H1N1 vaccine. Fast Care Director Pam Flock says the seasonal vaccine is for anyone 9 years of age or older. The H1N1 vaccine is available for those who meet certain qualifying conditions. That includes anyone between the ages of 9 and 24-years-old, pregnant women, healthcare or EMS personnel, anyone age 25 to 64-years-old with chronic medical conditions or a weakened immune system and people who live with or care for infants younger than six months old. Flock says children under age nine require two doses and should contact a primary care physician or a county public health agency. The flu shot clinic will be held from 3pm to 7pm in the Beaver Dam Community Hospital FastCare Clinic, which is located inside the Beaver Dam Shopko.
12/2/09 - The Beaver Dam Police and Fire Commission commended the three emergency responders who rescued a man from a burning building last month. The North Center Street fire on November 13 caused heavy damage but resulted in no injuries. The upstairs tenant was rescued from a dead sleep after a 16-hourwork shift. Brad Jaeger says it would have otherwise taken a Mack truck to wake him up. Fire Chief Alan Mannel says the three went above and beyond by running into a burning building without protective turn-out gear. Police Officer Andy Strachota, firefighter Jim Yaroch and retired firefighter Jeff Omen say they happened to be in the right place at the right time. Yaroch says, “given the same circumstances, I believe that all of the men and women at the police and fire departments would have done the same thing as Jeff, Andy, and I did. They all have that special “something” that makes them run into burning buildings when everyone else is running out. Whether they are serving actively or retired, on duty or off , that quiet courage to help others in need is always there. I am thankful for the recognition, but I am just one of many ‘everyday heroes.’ The three were given Certificates of Commendation by the Police and Fire Commission last night. The cause of the fire is undetermined. Investigator Corey Johnson says the paperwork isn’t finalized but it appears to be related to the careless use of smoking materials.
Fire Chief/ Deputy Chief Get Parity
12/2/09 - The Beaver Dam Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief are getting pay raises. The Police and Fire Commission last night voted unanimously to bring the annual salary of the top brass in the fire department to parity with their counterparts in the police department. The commission also voted to remove the deputy chief position from the rank-and-file staffing that earns overtime. The motion states that the deputy chief, when off-duty, will only be called-in as a last resort and will be given comp time instead of overtime pay.
BDPD Pays Meriter Exam Bills
12/2/09 - The city of Beaver Dam has paid its bills to Meriter Hospital. The Police and Fire Commission, with two-fifth of commissioners absent, drew criticism after voting last month to withhold payments to the hospital for rape exams. Deputy Chief Dan Schubert told the PFC at that time that it was his understanding that police departments are billed roughly $280 as part of a rape exam, but that bill is not always paid by police departments. And nurses at Meriter reportedly told Schubert when the bill is not paid, the hospital does not pursue the matter. Chair Nancy Conley says when she received the minutes the day after the vote she contacted the police department and said if they owe any money to Meriter they need to pay the bill.
Columbus Council Approved DOT Agreement
12/2/09 - The Columbus Council approved an agreement with the State Department of Transportation at last night’s meeting. Agreement to begin the design of replacing the City’s main east / west artery -- James Street – was passed by a unanimous vote. Administrator Boyd Kraemer said the agreement is the first step in rebuilding the highways 16 and 60 corridor through Columbus. The DOT will be paying for most of the resurfacing costs of the joint state and municipal project. James Street reconstruction is scheduled for bidding in 2015 and construction could begin in 2016.
Juneau Women Sentenced for OWI Injuries
12/2/09 - A Juneau woman, who injured herself and two others in a drunken driving accident, was sentenced Tuesday to six months in jail. As part of the agreement, Tammy Jahns avoided a felony record and pleaded “no contest” to misdemeanor charges of Disorderly Conduct, Obstructing an Officer and OWI Causing Injury. The accident occurred in the afternoon hours of July 8, when the 26-year-old crossed the centerline on Highway 60 and drove head-on into a westbound car. The drivers of both vehicles and a passenger in the Jahns vehicle sustained injury. Jahns will also spend two years on probation with her license revoked.
Wesoloski Going To Prison For Rape
12/2/09 - A Waterloo man will spend two and a half years in prison for raping a woman over two years ago. Adrian E. Wesoloski pleaded “no contest” to felony False Imprisonment and an amended charge of Fourth Degree Sexual Assault. A charge of Second Degree Sexual Assault and Domestic Abuse as a Repeater was dismissed as part of the deal. According to the criminal complaint, the victim said she complied out of fear for her safety but fled to a neighbor’s house after a witnesses interrupted the incident. The 28-year-old was also sentenced to three years of extended supervision and must register as a sex offender.
Beaver Dam Church Vandalized
12/2/09 - A Beaver Dam church was targeted by vandals over the weekend. Officials with St. Katherine Drexel’s reported to police Monday morning that someone spray-painted the western and southern walls of the St. Patrick’s Church at 131 West Maple Street. Authorities are investigating and anyone with information should contact the Beaver Dam Police Department or the anonymous We-Tip hotline at 800-78-CRIME.
Horicon Approved Budget
12/2/09 - Taxes for city of Horicon residents are going up 3.5-percent. That’s after the city council passed their $3.3-million 2010 budget Monday night. That includes a tax levy of $1.46-million. The mill rate is up 26 cents to $9.90-per 1,000 of assessed value after the TIF districts are factored in. That means a resident whose property is valued at $130,000 will pay about $1,290 for the city portion of their tax bill.
BDCH Holds Flu Clinics
12/2/09 - The Beaver Dam Community Hospital is hosting a flu shot clinic Wednesday for both the seasonal and H1N1 vaccine. Fast Care Director Pam Flock says the seasonal vaccine is for anyone 9 years of age or older. The H1N1 vaccine is available for those who meet certain qualifying conditions. That includes anyone between the ages of 9 and 24-years-old, pregnant women, healthcare or EMS personnel, anyone age 25 to 64-years-old with chronic medical conditions or a weakened immune system and people who live with or care for infants younger than six months old. Flock says children under age nine require two doses and should contact a primary care physician or a county public health agency. The flu shot clinic will be held from 3pm to 7pm in the Beaver Dam Community Hospital FastCare Clinic, which is located inside the Beaver Dam Shopko.
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