County has 1st H1N1 flu death Nov 6, 2009
The death of an adult Beaver Dam area woman has been contributed to the H1N1 flu, according to state Depart-ment of Health Services spokesman Seth Boffeli. The H1N1 flu, also known as the swine flu, has now contributed to 18 deaths in Wisconsin since spring, Boffeli said. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Following is a schedule of ag-related events of special interest to farmers. Some events and activities might require advance registration. For more information on events listed here, contact the host county Extension office or sponsoring organization. (2) Nov 1, 2009
14: Animart Cattle Fitting Demonstration, 6-9:30 p.m., Animart warehouse, Beaver Dam. Call 800-255-1181 ext. (Agri-View, WI)
Badgers game to be broadcast in Spanish Oct 29, 2009
Both WRRD-AM (1510) in Milwaukee and WTTN-AM (1580), which is licensed to Columbus in Columbia County, are owned by Craig Karmazin s Good Karma Broadcasting, Beaver Dam. The ESPN Deportes fan base is passionate and we are excited for this opportunity to bring the excitement of Wisconsin Badgers football to them, Karmazin said. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Dodge County gets point to access job-search aid Oct 8, 2009
The Beaver Dam Job Center has been closed and the county began renting space to the initiative in December of 2008. The training has been completed and the access point is ready for operations. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Wisconsin’s 2009 State FFA Degree Winners (2) Oct 4, 2009
Beaver Dam: Sam Arndt, Mara Budde, Katelyn Burton, Jennifer Haas, Linzi Luck; Big Foot: Melissa Carstensen, Ryan Earnest, Holly Feltham, Ethan C. Hill, Alicia A. Hodnik, Adrianna Vanderstappen; Campbellsport: Scott Felten, Samantha Loehr, Rikki Ruplinger, Ted Senn; East Troy: Mallory Amann, Mary Bywater, Jenni DeGrave, Alyssa Duncan, Jodi Fails, Russell D. Keske III, Jake Stollenwerk; Elkhorn: Josh Schiller; Fort Atkinson: Alyssa Banda, Zabrina Bock, Heather Brown, Tyler N. Floerke, Kelly Lee,... (Agri-View, WI)
Bad times? Who cares: Trio quit corporate jobs for Harley dealership dream Sep 26, 2009
Motorcycling is a passion of ours, said Fletcher, of Beaver Dam, who, until Sept. 11, had been president of the casters and wheels division of in Hustisford for the past 15 years. This article is for Paid Subscribers ONLY.. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Fog slows starts this morning Sep 25, 2009
Dodgeland, Beaver Dam and Waupun schools started two hours late today as the fog caused less than one-quarter-mile visibility on area roadways. Both Dodge and Jefferson counties were under a dense fog advisory issued by the National Weather Service in Sullivan. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Bad times? Who cares? Sep 25, 2009
Motorcycling is a passion of ours, said Fletcher, of Beaver Dam, who, until Sept. 11, had been president of the casters and wheels division of in Hustisford for the past 15 years ... The unique thing about Harley-Davidson dealerships is that they are destinations, explained Weber, who also lives in Beaver Dam and, until Sept. 11, was director of field service development and operations at in Fond du Lac. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Horse trainer holding clinics at Dodge County Fair Aug 22, 2009
BEAVER DAM There are two considerations that are important when teaching a horse, trainer Dave Kluge says ... The horse judging portion of the fair is held the week prior to the event and in recent years has been moved from the fairgrounds altogether and is held at a horse club grounds near Beaver Dam ... He has since moved to Beaver Dam and married his wife, Roxanne, in June. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Dodge County supervisors approve 2010 financial plan Aug 20, 2009
The board plans to visit the Reeseville Highway Shop, Harnischfeger Park, Neosho Highway Shop, Mayville Highway Shop, Juneau Highway Shop yard, Clearview, Nitschke Mounds Park, several properties in Beaver Dam including the former Monarch Range property and former MetalFab property, Derge Park and Trenton Highway Shop. A walking tour of the Juneau shop is being planned prior to the Sept. 15 board session, according to Chairman Russell Kottke. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Donovan Richards, retired school official dies Aug 18, 2009
He came to Watertown in 1963 after teaching in Two Rivers and holding administrative positions in Beaver Dam and Hartland. He was principal of Watertown High School from 1963 until 1971 when he was named assistant superintendent of schools as part of a major reorganization of the district's management team. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Dodge County Board to consider selling park land Aug 15, 2009
The county also plans to request funds and assistance from the DNR under the Brownfield site assessment grant program for four lots of the Monarch Development in the city of Beaver Dam. In money matters and in preparation for the 2010 budget, the board will consider a financial plan and two additional employees for the human services department. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
GOLF: Tock wins Senior Championship (37) Aug 12, 2009
Ian and John Statz of Beaver Dam (Washington County Golf Club) won the low gross open division with a 7-over-par 79, beating Daniel and Michael Schield of Neillsville and Andy and Mark Hansen of Mequon, who also shot 79s. Bruce Duerr of Franklin, a member of the Racine Country Club, and Joseph. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
2 seriously injured in bus accident Aug 5, 2009
Everyone else was transported to Waupun Community Hospital and Beaver Dam Community Hospital, Soblewski said. Six were injured, and the rest of the passengers were taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure, she said. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Green water, chemicals: lake worries and theories Jul 30, 2009
In Cumberland, for example, Beaver Dam Lake is sprayed with chemicals to reduce the growth of Eurasian milfoil. To target the invasive species, boats spray herbicides over acres of water. (Chetek Alert, WI)
JUNIOR MASTERS GOLF: Gullberg ready for title chase Jul 26, 2009
11:48, 12:04: Matt Bible, Pleasant Prairie; Aaron Ehlenfeldt, Beaver Dam; Jake Redmond, Hartford; Craig Wilke, Ft. Atkinson. 11:56, 11:56: Michael Knoebel, Hartland; Jeremy Mason, Holman; Chad Henry, Lake Geneva; Kyle Pagal, Waterford. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Semi trailer fire injures driver Jul 15, 2009
The semi, driven by Jeffrey Drunasky of Beaver Dam, Wis. was eastbound on I-90, approaching the end of a construction area when he failed to adjust to a lane shift and it slammed into a barrier, splitting the tractor apart and causing a fuel spill and fire, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Dodgeland board hires teachers, approves 2009-10 handbooks Jul 15, 2009
Board members also authorized Lori Uttech of Beaver Dam to complete her field experience that was assigned by Sylvan College in Dodgeland's special education program ... Board members also approved the administration to order 1,000 school district promotional brochures form Masterprint in Beaver Dam at a cost of 437. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Parade of tractors leads to show Jul 14, 2009
The parade on Sunday will be led by Wisconsin's farm babe, Pam Jahnke, and will begin at the Dodge County Fairgrounds east of Beaver Dam and end near Waterloo at the Crave Brothers Farm, hosts of the Dodge County Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Jahnke anchors the Wisconsin Farm Report, heard weekdays on Madison-based flagship radio stations WTDY AM and 106. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Legislative committee wants to close meeting Jul 14, 2009
A state Assembly committee on personal privacy doesn't want the public to take part in its tour of the Beaver Dam Wal-Mart on Tuesday. A notice of the meeting distributed Friday said the tour was educational and not open to the general public. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Koppenberg sets early pace at Sahalee Players Championship Jul 3, 2009
One stroke back is Dan Woltman of Beaver Dam, WI who is in sole possession of second place after a 4-under par 68. Woltman is coming off of a victory last week at the Northeast Amateur, one of the world's top amateur events, as he looks for his second straight week with major amateur victory. (Wwuvikings.com)
'Public Enemies' back in town Jul 2, 2009
The four corners in downtown Columbus, the Rogers Hotel in Beaver Dam, the state Capitol were just a few recognizable landmarks moviegoers got a glimpse of early this morning in the first showing of Public Enemies. The movie, filmed in Columbus, Beaver Dam, Madison, Wisconsin Dells and other communities around the state, opened at 12:01 a.m. today at two local theaters, Star Cinema in Johnson Creek and Towne Cinema in Watertown ... The movie brought huge crowds to the area last year when stars... (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
1,800 eat brunch at area dairy farm Jun 30, 2009
BEAVER DAM More than 900 eggs, 100 pounds of ham and 100 pounds of cheese in the eggs were consumed on the Brossard family farm on Basswood Road Sunday morning as the family hosted the annual Dodge County Dairy Brunch near Beaver Dam. They ate well, Russell Kottke, chairman of the dairy promotion committee and member of the Beaver Dam Agri-Business Club, said of those at the brunch. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
"Public Enemies" to debut after midnight Jun 27, 2009
The John Dillinger story was filmed in Columbus, Beaver Dam and other parts of Wisconsin. It is about the gangster life of John Dillinger and also stars Christian Bale and Marion Cotillard. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Attorney has 'extra' shot at movie screen Jun 27, 2009
Although Marose said he was called later to be another extra in a scene to be filmed in Beaver Dam, he hasn't given up his day job. He did not do the shoot in Beaver Dam because he had been told he was already used. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Pioneer Talks Crops Jun 26, 2009
Corn in the Arlington to Beaver Dam area is close to V-5 to V-8. At this stage, ear girth or the number or rows around are being determined. (Agri-View, WI)
Monument honors 1901 Brewers Jun 24, 2009
Future Hall of Famer Hugh Duffy was the player/manager of that squad, while five players were Wisconsin natives: Ed Bruyette (Manawa), Davy Jones (Cambria), George McBride (Milwaukee), Pink Hawley (Beaver Dam) and Pete Husting (Mayville). The Brewers left Milwaukee after 1901, moving to St. Louis for 52 years before later becoming the Baltimore Orioles. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
County golfers out at WSGA Match Play Jun 17, 2009
In other first-round matches involving golfers from the Racine area at Northern Bay Golf Resort and Marina, Andrew Troyanek of New Munster (Brighton Dale Links) lost to Michael Oellerich of Brodhead 3 and 2; Bob Tierney of Burlington (Brighton Dale Links) lost to Patrick Murphy of Middleton 1 up; Michael Masik Jr. of Racine (Meadowbrook CC) lost to Nick Weber 3 and 2; Pat Boyle of South Milwaukee (Meadowbrook) lost to Tyler Obermueller of River Falls 5 and 3; Ken Heffel of Racine (H.F. Johnson... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
AMC collector enjoying cars that stand out in a crowd Jun 6, 2009
I got an e-mail and I learned that the governor's limo was in Beaver Dam and I went up there and took a look at it. I came home with it, Spangler said, adding the vehicle was also used in an episode of Mission Impossible. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
This summer is ripe for day-trippers (70) Jun 1, 2009
Those spots include Columbus, Beaver Dam, Darlington, Madison and Mirror Lake State Park near Lake Delton. We ve earned our stripes as a good value and as a tried-and-true destination. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Dodgeland seniors receive scholarships, awards May 29, 2009
Tieraney Planasch, the daughter of Michael and Monica Planasch of Juneau, received an Apache Beaver Dam Scholarship for 4,000 over four years and a Dodgeland Athletic Boosters Club Scholarship for 250 ... Baerwald is the son of Milton Baerwald of Juneau and Judith Baerwald of Beaver Dam ... Hiley is the son of Susan Davidson of Juneau and Robert Hiley of Beaver Dam. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Retiring auditor will be replaced by financial director May 21, 2009
Supervisor Jeff Schmitt of rural Beaver Dam noted the oversight threshold would be increased 67 percent. The 30,000 limit was set in about 1986, supervisors were informed. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Council OKs plan for senior housing May 21, 2009
A resolution for a contract with Lincks Aggregates in Beaver Dam was approved by the council. The company will crush stone at the Watertown quarry that is used by the city for pavement resurfacing projects. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Lakeside Lutheran High School graduating seniors are awarded college scholarships May 20, 2009
Bubolz, daughter of James and Amy Bubolz, of Beaver Dam, received a 32,000 Concordia University Presidential Scholar, a 750 Fort Health Care Scholarship, a 250 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 965 Scholarship ... Stefanie Gronholz, daughter of Scott and Mary Gronholz, of Beaver Dam, received a 4,000 Badger State Girls Scholarship, a 4,000 Ripon Alumni Scholar-ship, and a Martin Luther College Messenger Scholarship of 1,500 ... Marissa Steinberg, daughter of Kim Steinberg, of... (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Tailgate notebook: Racing, thanking May 17, 2009
A question-and-answer period with fans attending Thursday nights Tailgate Tour event at Beaver Dam High School turned into an unlikely competition when junior Ethan Coleman challenged Collins to a race ... The stop in this south-central Wisconsin community wrapped up the Packers four-day Tailgate Tour, which covered about 1,000 miles with evening tailgate-style parties in Marshfield, Hudson, Platteville and Beaver Dam. (PackerReport.com)
Girls' track and field May 16, 2009
Beaver Dam Wayland Academy 15; 4. (tie) Brookfield Academy and Sheboygan County Christian 11; 6. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Audit has questions on road work May 14, 2009
Other roadways in the area that did not have all the correct measurements performed include Highway 33 in Beaver Dam and Highway 18 in Jefferson, the audit states. Auditors found that for Highway 33 state staff incorrectly calculated average pavement thicknesses and did not have complete materials testing documentation. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Notebook: Veteran tackle available May 9, 2009
Tickets for the evening tailgate parties in Marshfield (May 11), Platteville (May 13) and Beaver Dam (May 14) are available and cost $25 ... Beaver Dam: Beaver Dam High School ... To benefit the Beaver Dam Scholarship Foundation. (PackerReport.com)
Pilates: A chance to try a new fitness program May 5, 2009
She and her husband Jon met at a Wayland Academy reunion in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Both attended Wayland. (Forest Republican, WI)
Following is a schedule of ag-related events of special interest to farmers. Some events and activities might require advance registration. (9) May 4, 2009
13-17: Dodge County Fair, Beaver Dam. Call 920-885-3586. (Agri-View, WI)
Travel theTrail of Public Enemy Number One Apr 30, 2009
Crews filmed in Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin Dells, Columbus, Darlington, Beaver Dam, and around Mirror Lake in Wisconsin, and Crown Point, Ind ... -The historic Hotel Rogers in Beaver Dam, now an apartment building called The Rogers, stood for Tucson's Hotel Congress, the site of the Dillinger gang's capture after a fire broke out and authorities recognized them. (Fox News)
State promotes film despite plan to end tax breaks Apr 29, 2009
"Public Enemies" crews filmed in Milwaukee, Madison, Oshkosh, Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin Dells, Columbus, Darlington, Beaver Dam, and around Mirror Lake in Wisconsin, and Crown Point, Ind. Chicago and Los Angeles. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
U-MARY: Marauders to bring in three finals for men's hoops job Apr 29, 2009
Herbst is a 1993 graduate of Winona State and is a native of Beaver Dam, Wis. n Heideman: Heideman has 35 years of coaching experience, including 25 at the collegiate level where he compiled a record of 176-120 overall and 110-95 in NCAA Division I. Heideman spent the past six seasons at Washington State. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Dodge County airport gets funds Apr 17, 2009
The funding for the airport project is from a different pool of money than the county received to reconstruction County Highway G south of Beaver Dam to Glen Road ... Dodge County has sought funding for reconstruction of County Highway E, between Beaver Dam and Horicon. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Bill Requiring Dog Owners/Breeders to Get a License Discussed At HSUS Lobby Day (18) Apr 13, 2009
David Cramer, president and CEO of United Cooperative in Beaver Dam, said the oil company franchise tax in Doyle s budget boils down to just another tax on individual rural Wisconsin residents if it is passed into law. He, like Oemichen, believes it may be unconstitutional. (Agri-View, WI)
Recent cold front actually helps pair of anglers Apr 10, 2009
According to a Beaver Dam, Wis ... Beaver Dam Middle School superintendent, Donald Childs, told the TV station, I m unsure when Ramsdale will be allowed to return to teaching, and there most likely won t be any disciplinary action taken. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Watertown schools will get share of stimulus Apr 3, 2009
The amount other area districts will receive for Title 1 include Waterloo, 57,642; Oconomowoc, 223,740; Lake Mills, 89,496; Johnson Creek, 31,096; Jefferson, 132,727; Hustisford, 32,613; Fort Atkinson, 172,925; Dodgeland, 70,535; Beaver Dam, 281,382. The estimates that I've received also show our school district receiving about 1 million over two years for special education, Superintendent Dr. Doug Keiser said. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Obituaries for Wednesday, April 1, 2009 Apr 1, 2009
Priscilla M. Laufenberg, 93, of Alma Center passed away Saturday, March 28, 2009, under hospice care at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Rosina Kranz of Beaver Dam, Wis ... Ray (Sharon) Laufenberg of Alma Center, Priscilla (Chris) Goldsmith of Black River Falls, Frank Laufenberg of Alma Center, Rosina (LeRoy) Kranz of Beaver Dam, Wis. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
River on the rise: Mississippi to crest near flood stage in April Mar 27, 2009
In south central Wisconsin, rainfall Tuesday closed one northern Dane County highway in the town of Vienna and pushed water levels along the Rock River in Jefferson and Rock counties back up to flood stage, sparking flood warnings and advisories in parts of Madison, Beaver Dam, Beloit, Brodhead, Janesville, Milton, Fort Atkinson and Juneau and Monroe counties. By 7 p.m. Tuesday, the Rock River in Jefferson hit the flood stage of 10 feet, and by 9:15 p.m. it was at 10. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Husband of slain Wis. woman vindicated, angry Mar 27, 2009
Lane McIntyre poses for a picture at his home in Beaver Dam, Thursday, March 26, 2009 ... He now lives in Beaver Dam, a city of 15,000 about 40 miles northeast of Madison and a dozen miles from Columbus, where Marilyn McIntyre was killed. (Anchorage Daily News)
Beaver Dam teenager killed Mar 13, 2009
A Beaver Dam teenager was killed Wednesday afternoon when this vehicle she was operating crossed the centerline on state Highway 26 near Clyman and struck another vehicle ... CLYMAN A 17-year-old teenager from Beaver Dam was killed Wednesday afternoon and two people were injured when the vehicle she was operating collided head-on with another vehicle near Clyman ... A passenger in her vehicle, Sarah Starr, 20, of Beaver Dam, was injured and flown by Flight For Life to Froedtert Memorial Lutheran... (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Rain, snow cover area Mar 10, 2009
Icicles hung from tree branches, window sills and mailboxes Sunday afternoon near Beaver Dam and north as the rain turned into freezing rain ... Beaver Dam had 4 inches of snow and Ripon had 7 inches, Kuhlman said ... Basically any where north of Beaver Dam had the freezing rain and then large amounts of snow. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Anything for me? Mar 6, 2009
The office of the state treasurer held an outreach tour in Beaver Dam and Watertown on Wednesday so residents could find out if they are owed any many. Robelia said over 50 people stopped at the tour in Beaver Dam and only about five took part in the tour in Watertown. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Defense provides Prairie second crack at state Feb 28, 2009
They wanted to redeem themselves from last year and take another shot at winning," Prairie coach Melody Owsley said of her team's return to the state tournament. Prairie (23-2) will play Marshfield Columbus in the title game at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Wisconsin Center Arena in Milwaukee. Columbus beat Beaver Dam Wayland 60-45 in the Region 1 final.Last year, the Hawks lost to Wisconsin Rapids Assumption 65-30 in their first-ever appearance at state.This time, though, Prairie did the... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Christmas card helps find missing violin Feb 25, 2009
Meanwhile, Leiser was reporting for a gig in Beaver Dam and discovering his old French violin a gift from his father when he was 10 or 11 years old was missing ... Leiser said he remembers leaving his house with the violin and loading up for a performance in Beaver Dam. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Dustin Stilen Feb 19, 2009
Badger: Cassandra Lynn Petrie; Beaver Dam: Emma M. Karst; Big Foot: Brianna E. Kinney, Erin Lynch, Brett Polyock, Amy Psonak, Megan Reuter, Marty T. Vandestappen; East Troy: Lisa M. Berndt, Sheila Louise DeGrave, Todd Kurtz, Dan Larson, Whitney Mitten, Caileigh Robertson, Gina Smith, Kayla Smith, Chad Zess; Elkhorn: Elizabeth E. Boyd, Betsy Walter; Fort Atkinson: Kayla Marie Armstrong, Joelle A. Baird, Tyler Bradley, Michelle Rae Lindeman, Blair Alexander Lindh, Laura Monson; Hartford: Amanda... (Agri-View, WI)
Girl, 14, Arrested for Text-Messaging in School Feb 19, 2009
That same week, a middle school teacher in Beaver Dam, near Madison, for posting a photo of herself pointing a gun at the camera on her Facebook page. Related Stories. (Fox News)
Supervisors transfer funds for snow removal Feb 12, 2009
The first concrete project was County Highway A from state Highway 33 to state Highway 151 east of Beaver Dam, Thompson explained ... 25 mile stretch of highway is considered a bypass of Beaver Dam ... If the county receives any stimulus funds, County Highway G from Beaver Dam to Randolph may also be resurfaced, Thompson said. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Open carry of firearms is a right under siege Feb 8, 2009
--February 2009, Beaver Dam. School teacher placed on administrative leave. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Teacher placed on leave for FACEBOOK 'gun' photo... Feb 7, 2009
BEAVER DAM (WKOW) -- Beaver Dam school officials placed a middle school teacher on administrative leave after discovering a photograph of the teacher with a gun on the teacher's Facebook page ... Childs said the Facebook photo was brought to the attention of school district officials by a concerned staff member at Beaver Dam Middle School ... Ramsdale's union representation is through the Beaver Dam Education Association. (The Drudge Report)
