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LocalState www.gieeiibaypressgaette.coin Green Bay Press-Gazette Tuesday, February 17, 2004 B-3 Records Births Man gets 3 years for carjacking BY LEE REINSCM Ireinschgreenbaypressga2ette.c0m A man accused of holding a gun to a woman's head during a carjacking was sentenced Monday to 3 years in prison. In November 2003, Angelo Fox, 24, pleaded guilty to theft and resisting arrest. He entered which his attorney said caused him to break the law, and to pay back the money he stole from the victim. He is currently serving a five-year prison sentence at Dodge Correctional Institution for using a child to help him deliver cocaine, according to court records. an Alford plea to a robbery charge, which means he maintains his innocence despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary According to court records, Fox got a ride in April 2003 from a woman who was using a friend's car.

He pointed a gun at the woman, demanded she give him money and then forced her out of the car. Police found the car and Fox a few days later, according to court records. "The victim was scared, but she was not hurt," said Fox's attorney, Mark Rosen, who cited Fox's mother's own drug addiction for Fox's poor upbringing AveryWoman says she's glad he isn't angry From B-1 assailant." Upon his release from prison, Avery told reporters that he was able to forgive the victim, although he was convicted largely on the basis of her identification of him as the attacker. That statement "was one of the most grace-filled moments of my life. And I'm sure there's also been anger, which is totally understandable," the woman said.

"I think I would be worried if he wasn't angry. I thought it was really remarkable on his part to say that early on." Shortly after Avery's release, the woman wrote him a letter. In it she wrote, "Since July 29, 1985, I have prayed that someday I could sit across the table Steven Avery holds his great niece, 8-month-old Danielle Avery, on his arrival home in September after his release from prison. Gannett Wisconsin Newspapers Projected deficit forces district to curb spending we are all created equal and each of us at some time in our lives are a victim, and at some points we are the offender. "So I found myself in the position of being in a horrible miscarriage of justice and feel that I bear some responsibility not all, but some for (Avery's) incarceration," she said.

Shortly after Avery's release, the Manitowoc County District Attorney's Office asked the state Attorney General's Office to complete an independent review of the Avery case. In December, the AG's office released its report, saying that a breakdown in communication between law enforcement agencies contributed to Avery's incarceration. In Green Bay Sex offender to stand trial for work charge A convicted sex offender accused of failing to notify authorities that he was working with children is scheduled for trial May 17 in Brown County Court. Danilo Artez, 68, of Green Bay faces 46 years in prison or a fine of $110,000 or both for allegedly failing to report that he was working with children. He appeared before Judge Peter Naze Monday morning, with his attorney, Leonard Kachinsky of Neenan.

Lee ReinschPress-Gazette Scott Property owners to get refund for system A decision made Monday by members of the Bayshore Sanitary District will benefit 115 households who were overcharged in 1989 during the installation of a sanitary system. Property owners will receive a chunk of the $200,000. "This is hard money that is sitting in the bank that belongs to the people," said Jason Hork- AURORA BAYCARE FRIDAY, FEB. 13, 2004 SIOLKA, Gina and Jerome, So-bieski, son. ST.

MARY'S FRIDAY, FEB. 13,2004 OSKEY, Tammy and Jim, Freedom, son. VANDERMEUSE, Rebekah and Jamie, Brillion, daughter. ST. VINCENT SATURDAY, FEB.

14, 2004 CANTU, Gracey, and VERA, Carlos, Green Bay, daughter. MONDAY, FEB. 16, 2004 NIETO, Kimberly and Victor, Green Bay, daughter. SHAWANOMITTA, Miranda, Green Bay, daughter. HOLY FAMILY WEDNESDAY, FEB.

11, 2004 OESTREICH, Melissa, Manitowoc, son. THURSDAY, FEB. 12, 2004 PITZ, Pamela and William, Valders, daughter. BAUMGARTNER, Krista and Robert, Mishicot, daughter. SATURDAY, FEB.

14, 2004 KROGH, Kerri and Tony, Manitowoc, daughter. GIERE, Heather, Chilton, daughter. SUNDAY, FEB. 15, 2004 NORIA, Maria, Manitowoc, son. DEROSIER, Jill and Scott, Two Rivers, daughter.

Brief man, one of the town's supervisors. "This is a landmark decision for the town of Scott." Horkman said he endorsed the refund and the households will be refunded 23 percent ol what they originally paid. "The average refund is going to be over $1,000," he said. "Some could get a lot more." The refund will take place during the next two to four weeks. The decision must first be reviewed by the commissioner's attorney, Jon Anderson.

Jocelyn BerkhahnPress-Gazette Lakewood Fire destroys pub, injures owner A fire destroyed a Lakewood landmark and injured its owner Monday Fire officials said they believe an electric heater that ignited some curtains caused the blaze at Paul Bunyan's Corner Pub, according to WFRV, Channel 5. Tim Schmitt, the owner of the pub, was burned on his hands when he went back into the building to save his dog. Schmitt was taken to Madison Burn Center for treatment oi his injuries. Press-Gazette Kids Mea with the purchase of an adult entree Limit one per customer. Not valid with any other offer.

Of equal or lesser value uooa inrougn and troubles with the law. "He has very serious (alcohol and drug) issues that are probably the result of the cocaine," Rosen said. "Other than that, he has a nonviolent record." Fox read a written apology to the court. Fox must also undergo drug treatment for a cocaine habit, Geske, a former state Supreme Court justice who is the victim's attorney and friend, delivered the news about the DNA evidence a couple days before Avery's release. "That was the hardest day of my life, I was absolutely devastated," the victim said.

In the years following the assault, the victim has become an activist for justice and for victim concerns. Her journey has taken her to several correctional institutions, where she has talked with inmates. "There are a number of issues that we talk about when we talk to the men. One of them is the need to take responsibility for the harm we have done to others. One of the things I say to the men is that in God's eyes, match spending to goals outlined in its strategic plan and identify areas for reduction, if that becomes necessary.

Staff members, students and the public will get a chance to have their say on the recommendations that come out of the study. "We're hoping to go about this in a rational way and a way that will allow people input," Nerad said. Also Monday, board members unanimously approved a plan to create a joint services task force between the district and the city of Green Bay. The task force will look at the working relationship between the two groups as well as existing shared services, including joint schoolpark sites, city use of school buildings for park and recreation programs and funding of the adult crossing guard program. matter," Zakowski said.

"Our position all along was to turn back the clock to where things were with her prior to her leaving the state with the children." Zakowski said the children were not abused or hurt. Lorge, 44, was the Republican candidate for secretary of state in 2002, but lost to incumbent Douglas LaFollette. there, the positive will come back to you." Forgiveness Avery was released from prison on Sept. 11, 2003. Janine but he urged the board to not lose sight of the fact that the district continues to be forced to cut.

"We are making reductions," he said. "We do have a shortfall of $4.4 million that we're addressing here." The strategy for 2004-05 buys the district a little more time to await the results of a formal study to determine the cost and effectiveness of numerous key operations. The study, being conducted by an accounting firm, is entering phase two. In the first phase, investigators completed a broad overview of all district operations. In the next phase, they'll hone in on 13 specific areas identified by the district.

The results of the study should help the district set priorities for the years ahead, BY KELLEY BRUSS kbrussgreenbaypressgazette.com Anticipating a $4.4 million gap between revenue and proposed expenses for 2004-05, the Green Bay School District will ask staff members to cut back on spending now and, if necessary, will dip into district savings to make up the difference in the coming year. School Board members Monday unanimously approved the administration's strategy for dealing with a budget that is expected to be tight once again. The plan for next year starts immediately with staff members being asked to limit purchases for the rest of the 2003-04 school year. At the same time, the district will look for places to cut expenses or increase revenue for 2004-05. TrialShe must comply with all custody orders Wisconsin should have jurisdiction over the children, then she must undergo counseling.

She has undergone counseling in Colorado, Zakowski said. "We believe it is a fair and reasonable resolution to the from you and talk, as I had many questions about what happened that day" "We will be aiming for a zero increase in nonsalary items," Assistant Superintendent Alan Wagner said. Any amount that can't be trimmed by those means will be made up by dipping into the district's savings carried over from year to year. That fund is expected to hold about $8.5 million by the end of this school year. For 2003-04, the district used $1.8 million of that fund for its general budget.

Board member Bill Mclntyre said he understands the reasoning but dislikes continuing to use savings to bail out the budget. "If we keep going this way, sometime we're going to hit bottom," he said, urging a focus on reduced spending wherever possible. Superintendent Daniel Nerad said the budget plan will work custody and visitation orders in that state (Colorado or Wiscpn-sin, which ever is decided by the family courts) She must pay $1,113 in restitution, the costs to law enforcement of locating the children If the family court decides joins race to can to enter the race challenging incumbent Democrat Russ Feingold for his U.S. Senate seat. Good'benefit to That's where Wednesday's "It's All Good" benefit named after a phrase repeated often by Frank and Maria comes into play The fund-raiser at the Tundra Lodge Resort Water Park will feature a raffle, food, music and a "pep talk" from a transplant expert, which event coordinators hope will open eyes about organ donation.

"I can't imagine knowing what kind of people they are and not doing something to help them," said Sue Premo, one of the benefit organizers. "They have such a positive, affirming energy, you really just mm Call today! James W. Piette, CLU, CHFC, FIC Joseph M. Piette, FIC (920) 432-8824 I (800) 242-2430 53 Catholic Knights The Food will Make You (AMd gm Mouth) GlAd You Guost Mot's NOW OIPCEN Great for Lunches Dinners 1 unseat Feingold in Senate Robert Gerald Lorge announced his candidacy Monday in front of nine supporters at the Brown County Courthouse. southwest grille Mae knows burrltosl 2101 South Oneida St.

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He's not using this as an opportunity to stop doing his schoolwork or get rid of all responsibility. When he knows he has to go to the hospital, he's making sure he doesn't get too far behind in his work. He doesn't walk around saying 'Oh, poor He doesn't want any part of that." While the family immediately turned to their faith for help, others who have witnessed the Smiths' community involvement are stepping up socially and financially. Because Frank and Maria are self-employed Frank with Holy Smokers Catering and Maria as a freelance artist the resulting medical bills and time away from work pose unique difficulties. otto Sofa's 4-Drawer Chests Glider Lamps Love Seats Twin Mattresses want to be part of that." Premo, who has worked with the Smiths through the Volunteer Center of Brown County, said the family has been such an inspiration that it's only natural that friends would want to help them in their time of crisis.

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