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TODAY'S TOP STORY
Lease for new school headquarters approved
Lease signed with Regal Ware
By Andrew Kuehl
05/02/2008 KEWASKUM-Over 87 voters turned out to hear a plan by the school district to lease 6,000 square feet of office space from Regal Ware, Inc. at a special meeting of the electorate on Monday, April 28. Electors voted 47 to 40 in favor of a $60,000 a year lease, not to exceed 10 years.More
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Pesch is chosen to be new president
Fellow trustees appoint eldest member of the board
By Andrew Kuehl
05/01/2008 KEWASKUM-Village trustees decided to choose one of their own to fulfill the seat of former Village President Matt Heiser. Andy Pesch is the new village president.
Pesch expressed his interest at the start of a special meeting held Thursday. He was quickly nominated by Trustee Harry Roecker and then Trustee Kevin Scheunemann.
Additional info will be published in The Statesman's May 8, printed edition.
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Scott Board dukes out hazards
Motion to terminate foreman’s employment fails
By CHERYL SCHOLZ
Statesman Community Journalist
04/23/2008 TOWN of SCOTT-Tempers flared and voices rose at the town hall during a special meeting on Thursday April 17 to discuss several on-going issues regarding two township employees. The end result saw the airing of the issues but a lack of action in terms of reprimands More
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Fire destroys barn in Campbellsport
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04/21/2008 TOWN of AUBURN- On Monday, April 21, at 2:44 p.m. the Campbellsport Fire Department was called to a barn fire at N1367 Maple Drive. Campbellsport Fire Department Chief Jeff Lindsley indicated the first responding units reported that upon arrival the barn was completely engulfed in flames and that the roof had already collapsed.
The department positioned Ladder 406 in driveway and LDH (large diameter hose) was layed to end of driveway where engine 402 was set up with portable tanks to deliver water from tankers.
The barn was considered a complete loss. Water was used to protect a nearby shed and a farm house. A large tracked excavator was brought in to pull apart hay as firefighters wet it down.
"Because of the actions of the hired hand and neighbors, no animals were lost," Lindsley stated.
The fire started near a tractor that was being used to blow chopped corn stalks into the barn. Attempts to put out the fire by farm employees were unsuccessful.
The barn, a small out building and several pieces of machinery were a complete loss and damage was done to two silos, a shed and the farm house. As of this time no dollar amount of damages has been determined.
The Campbellsport Fire Department was assisted by Kewaskum Fire Department with a full response and tankers from Eden, Lomira and Cascade.
Photos from that can be found HERE
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Randolph man killed in crane versus car crash
04/21/2008 TOWN of AUBURN- The Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal crash at 3:30 p.m. along with the Wisconsin State Patrol, Eden, Campbellsport, Cascade and Kewaskum Fire Departments, and City of Fond du Lac Ambulance to a report of a motor vehicle crash with injuries at Highways 67 and 45. Flight for Life Helicopter later was dispatched to the scene.
The investigation showed an eastbound car on Highway 67 failed to yield right of way from a stop sign to a northbound crane on Highway 45. The operator of the crane attempted to swerve to avoid striking
the car, but the crane rolled over on top of the car trapping both occupants. One of the occupants in that vehicle died as a result of his injuries, and the female occupant was extricated and then
flown by Flight for Life Helicopter to Froedtert Memorial Hospital in Milwaukee.
A photo gallery of the scene and rescue efforts can be foundHERE
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Wayne residents say no to park idea, Weiss resigns
By LISA ROGERS
Statesman Correspondent
04/15/2008 TOWN of WAYNE- A cold downpour did not deter town residents from packing the town hall for the annual meeting Wednesday, April 8. Supervisor Carl Klemme called the meeting to order and immediately announced the resignation of Town Chairman Scott Weiss.
When asked who would be filling in for Weiss, Town Clerk Chris Kuehn advised that the matter would not be discussed now as it was an agenda item for the next board meeting. Kuehn added that due to conflicts, the next meeting would be rescheduled; a date has not been set.
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Woman killed in single vehicle roll-over crash on USH 41
By ANDREW KUEHL
Akuehl@kewaskumstatesman.com
04/13/2008 TOWN of WAYNE- A fatal, single vehicle crash closed US Highway 41 shortly before 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 14. The crash happened between Highways D and 33.
Details are few but Washington County Sheriff's Department Lieutenant Robert Martin confirmed a single fatality after a 72-year-old woman allegedly lost control of her vehicle as it rolled over and came to rest in the southbound lanes of Highway 41.
Two other passengers, her 35-year-old daughter and two-year-old grandson were with the deceased woman at the time of the crash.
Kohlsville First Responders and Fire Department joined Allenton Fire Department and EMS at the scene. Washington County Sheriff's Department and Wisconsin State Patrol handled traffic.
More details and photos will follow in the April 17, printed edition of The Statesman.
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Nationally known DualLiner pleased with operating in Kewaskum
By ANDREW KUEHL
Akuehl@kewaskumstatesman.com
03/24/2008 KEWASKUM- The once thriving Regal Ware factory in Kewaskum is well on it’s way to humming once again. DualLiner, a company producing bed liners for pickup trucks has taken up residency in the Second Street industrial building.
DualLiner occupies 11,000 square feet there that they use as their main office and warehouse. The group chose Kewaskum as their headquarters because it’s somewhat centrally located between the company’s owners. More >
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K-9 units search for drugs at high school
By ANDREW KUEHL
Akuehl@kewaskumstatesman.com
03/24/2008 KEWASKUM- Students at Kewaskum High School got a surprise on Thursday, March 20, and it wasn’t the Easter Bunny. School officials joined the Kewaskum Police Department and the Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional Drug unit along with K-9 units from area police departments, to search the school grounds for drugs fifteen minutes after students arrived. More >
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Kewaskum Fire Department to unveil new dive/rescue trailer at Soup Sampler
By ANDREW KUEHL
Akuehl@kewaskumstatesman.com
03/13/2008 KEWASKUM- As part of a way to thank the community for their annual support, Kewaskum Firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians will hold their eighth annual Soup Sampler and Open House at the fire station Saturday from 4 until 8 p.m. Attendees will also have an opportunity to see the department’s newest piece of life-saving equipment. More >
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Kewaskum man charged with sexually assaulting step-niece
By ANDREW KUEHL
Akuehl@kewaskumstatesman.com
03/7/2008 TOWN of AUBURN- A 26-year-old Kewaskum man is facing charges of second-degree sexual assault of a child under 16. According to police, the man’s step-niece claims he assaulted her on his couch while his daughter and step-daughter were asleep next to the victim. More >
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Building and Grounds Committee gives Alternative School their seal of approval
Plans call for remodeling administration building into new school, moving offices to Regal Ware
By ANDREW KUEHL
Akuehl@kewaskumstatesman.com
03/3/2008 KEWASKUM- A plan to open an alternative school for high school students not fitting into the traditional school model received its first favorable nod at the school district’s building and grounds committee meeting on Monday, February 25. The new school is set to open in the district’s administration office building in fall. The district will then move their offices into a portion of Regal Ware’s office building across from the high school. More >
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Indians finish at State Wrestling Tournament
Despite determined efforts, Indians do not advance further
By ANDREW KUEHL
Akuehl@kewaskumstatesman.com
02/23/2008 MADISON- The Indians have ended their run in the Division 2 State Wrestling Tournament which ends today at the Kohl Center.
Action yesterday saw Jared Koffke (103) eliminated by Mack Drees of Pestigo. Bo Seibel (125) was eliminated by Brad Vankauwenberg of Oconto Falls.
The only win for the day was Matt Buker (189) defeating Jacob Stollenwerk of East Troy.
The evening did not improve for the Indians as Cody Seibel (171) suffered a loss to Grant Miller of Dodgeville. P.J. Krueger (215) was out wrestled by Trever Spude of Luxemburg-Casco.
Things did not improve Saturday afternoon. Three consecutive defeats for the Indians were played out. First, Cody Seibel was upended by JC Francois of Belleville-Montello-New Glarus. Buker was next to face defeat as he wrestled hard against a former foe, Josh Mohr of Pewaukee. P.J. Krueger (215) was victim of the third loss for the Indians as he was strong armed by Cody Endres of Lodi.
This week's printed edition will contain a more detailed report as well as photos from the tournament.
PHOTO GALLERY
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Village awards contract for water relay projects
Village’s engineering firm Ruekert Mielke undercut by over $33,000
By ANDREW KUEHL
Akuehl@kewaskumstatesman.com
02/15/2008 KEWASKUM-The village board has decided to award a water relay project on Roseland and Braatz Drive to McMahon Associates of Neenah. The village’s designated engineering firm Ruekert Mielke, also submitted a bid for $43,309 in comparison to McMahon’s $10,000 proposal.More >
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Gavin proposes commercial condos, Timblin brings back 76-unit apartment plan
By ANDREW KUEHL
Akuehl@kewaskumstatesman.com
02/01/2008 KEWASKUM- Two of the village’s large developers of land appeared before the plan commission with construction plans Tuesday, January 22. One plan starts construction work after a lull in the village’s TIF district, the other brings back a former plan to build a 76-unit apartment building.More >
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MEMORIES OF MOM-
Do you have a favorite story about your mom? Your friend's mom? Grandma? The Statesman is looking for reader's stories about their favorite memory about their mother or grandmother. The memory can be sentimental, funny, or an embarrassing moment for the both of you!
Send your favorite memory to newstips@kewaskumstatesman.com we will include these stories in our May 1 and 8 printed editions and online. Stories can be mailed to Statesman Publications, PO Box 98, Kewaskum WI 53040-0098. PLease include your name, email address and a phone number in case we need clarification.
Deadline is Friday, May 2.
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West Bend High School Class of '59
Wednesday, April 23rd
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