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Three arrested in traffic investigation

WRJC — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:10:22 +0000

A Mather man has been charged with OWI-5th offense and operating after revocation. The deputy said Wednesday night about 10 p.m. he was dispatched to the Town of Cutler to County Road H near Mulloney Road for a possible disabled vehicle and intoxicated driver. The weather had deteriorated and visibility was less than 100-yards due to the fog as the deputy approached a small pickup parked in the southbound lane of traffic. Investigation revealed the driver, 47-year-old Edward Parker was asleep and intoxicated. A passenger, 21-year-old Amanda Roate of Warrens, was uncooperative. During the investigation, Roate entered the pickup and allegedly had her hands inside a gun case which contained a loaded rifle. The deputy forcibly removed Roate from the truck and onto the ground. The deputy also ordered the second passenger, 23-year-old Kenneth Parker, to the ground. He partially went to the ground, then attempted to get back up. That is when the deputy drew his weapon, pointed it at the pair, and ordered them to stay on the ground. Two additional deputies arrived to assist. Roate was arrested and charged with resisting and carrying a concealed weapon. Kenneth Parker was arrested for an outstanding warrant. All three were transported to the Juneau County Jail.

New Lisbon man charged in domestic dispute

WRJC — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:01:13 +0000

A New Lisbon man has been charged with misdemeanor battery and disorderly conduct-domestic abuse. According to the criminal complaint, last month 57-year-old Chris Tserkezis allegedly got into a physical altercation with his girlfriend at their residence on 16th Avenue in the Town of Germantown. During a court hearing, bail was set at a $2,500 signature bond. Tserkezis is to have no contact with the victim. The defendant is allowed to get his belongings from the residence with a Sheriff’s deputy present. A plea hearing is scheduled for April 4th, 2012.

Due diligence process

WRJC News — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:02:36 +0000

Woodside Ranch representative Dave Wabick, CSL project manager Wes Johnson, Stern Brothers VP Aaron Gadouas, and JCEDC Executive Director Terry Whipple held a press conference at Woodside Ranch east of Mauston Thursday morning.

Several months ago Woodside Ranch owner Damon Zumwalt approached the Juneau County Board requesting the County guarantee a $7-million loan towards a youth sports complex in the Town of Lemonweir. The County had done due diligence in determining the financial stability of Zumwalt, his businesses, and his ability to repay the loan. Aaron Gadouas of Stern Brothers had done a financial study last fall, now CSL Conventions, Sports, and Leisure International of Minneapolis has continued the due diligence process and completed a feasibility study. Thursday morning CSL Project Manager, Wes Johnson, Aaron Gadouas, and Woodside Ranch representative Dave Wabick held an in-depth meeting at the Woodside Rance east of Mauston before several Juneau County Supervisors and members of the community. Wes Johnson said, “the CSL study estimates the sports complex could attract almost 374,000 visitors annually resulting in a net operating income of $1.9-million.” The Juneau County Board is anticipated to vote on the approximately $8-million proposal at its February meeting.

Whipple elected to National Inventor Board

WRJC News — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:49:58 +0000

Terry Whipple

contributed……Terry Whipple, Executive Director of the Juneau County Economic Development Corp. (JCEDC) and founder of the “Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club” (I&E Club) was recently elected to the United Inventors Association Board of Directors at their annual board meeting in Orlando, Florida.

Since 1990, the United Inventors Association (UIA) has been the Inventor Industry’s national membership foundation dedicated to inventor education and support. Their mission as a 501(c)3 non-profit is to offer educational outreach programs to inventors and Certification to local support groups and invention service providers who comply with UIA professional and ethical standards.

The UIA has an active 11 person governing body that is responsible for setting the mission and strategic direction of the UIA and oversight of the finances, operations, and policies of the UIA.

Other UIA Directors include prominent individuals such as Louis Foreman and Steve Greenberg. Foreman is the creator of the Emmy Award winning PBS TV show, Everyday Edisons and serves as the Executive Producer and lead judge. Greenberg has worked with and for inventors for more than 10 years and is the author of Gadget Nation: A Journey Through the Eccentric World of Inventionwhich showcases over 100 inventors and their products.

Whipple hopes to use his position on the UIA Board to garner resources for the iLEAD (entrepreneurial/leadership) Charter School located in Mauston WI and the Virtual I&E Club being developed at the UW Madison Extension office as-well-as for the I&E Club he facilitates in Juneau County.

New Lisbon man receives multiple charges

WRJC — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:57:54 +0000

A New Lisbon man has been charged as a result of an incident last August 2011. According to the criminal complaint, 38-year-old John Vopelak allegedly damaged his girlfriend’s red-colored Pontiac Grand Am and garage door. As a deputy was investigating the complaint outside, Vopelak was allegedly inside the house on Highway 58 in the Town of Germantown damaging items inside the kitchen and stated, “The house has to go. It’s full of demons.” The deputy then saw smoke and flames inside the residence. As law enforcement entered the house, Vopelak was throwing furniture around and failed to cooperate. Vopelak has been charged with ‘unsafe burning of own building’, ‘criminal damage to property’, and ‘disorderly conduct’. He is summoned to appear in court on March 7th, 2012.

Mauston teen referred to Human Services

WRJC — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:50:56 +0000

A 13-year-old Mauston boy has been referred to the Juneau County Department of Human Services on a disorderly conduct charge. Police said last Wednesday afternoon officers were dispatched to the corner of Mill Street and Mansion for a disturbance involving several juveniles. Investigation revealed the 13-year-old boy was waiting at the bus stop. After several Mauston School District students exited a Jevco bus, the 13-year-old boy, a student at the JCAN school east of Necedah, allegedly struck another boy in the head.

Near record temps Tuesday

WRJC News — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:14:11 +0000

Not quite record temperatures in Mauston, but close. The record high for January 31st was set in 1989 at 53-degrees. The high for Tuesday was 48-degrees. The mild winter temperatures created quite the snow melt as puddles formed on city streets and run-off Mansion Street to the Lemonweir River near Riverside Park in Mauston.

January 2012 Thaw Video

Friendship woman rolled vehicle east of Mauston

WRJC News — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:53:45 +0000

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A Friendship woman was cited as a result of a one-vehicle accident Sunday morning. The deputy said about 11:45am 26-year old Wendy Cole was traveling south on County Road HH near 58th Street in the Town of Kildare. Cole passed a vehicle. As she merged back into the south bound lane, the silver colored 2003 Chevy Blazer started sliding on the partially snow covered road. The SUV started sliding counter-clockwise into the ditch, overturned, and struck a tree. Neither Cole nor the two passengers were injured. She was cited for ‘failure to keep vehicle under control’ and fined $213.

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New Lisbon man cited for inattentive driving

WRJC — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:48:01 +0000

A New Lisbon man has been cited for ‘inattentive driving’. Police said Tuesday morning at 4:40 a.m. 55-year-old Charles Noe attempted to turn onto West State Street from Highway 12/16 but turned too sharply onto the railroad tracks instead. He then realized he was driving on the tracks. Noe attempted to drive off the track More >

Mauston man arrested in domestic dispute

WRJC — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:45:29 +0000

A Mauston man was arrested Monday night. Police said about 8:45 p.m. an officer was dispatched to Mile Bluff Medical Center E.R. for a battery complaint. Following an investigation, 30-year-old Leslie Ashbacher was arrested and tentatively charged with battery and disorderly conduct-domestic abuse and strangulation.