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The Post-Crescent from Appleton, Wisconsin • 5

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The Post-Crescenti
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Appleton, Wisconsin
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A-5 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1992 THE POST-CRESCENT APPLETON-NEENAH-MENASHA. WISCONSIN idospecS SSnoDdl Soro slaying tr mraaRB dlressedl as winmanD Jefferson (AP) Bond was set incidents in which female impersonators come to homes near the Maass property and that his client was attacked by a cross-dresser. Quamme. Woelfel was still alive when deputies arrived on the scene after 1 p.m. Wednesday, but died a short time later, Quamme said.

Two of Woelfel's sons said they had no idea why their father was at the Maass' home or why he was wearing women's clothing, including nylons and high-heeled shoes. Dist. Atty. Linda Larson said Friday that Woelfel "had a propensity" for dressing in drag. According to the county coroner's report, Woelfel died of gunshot wounds to the back, head and neck gated a past complaint from Maass about an individual dressed as a woman who wanted to enter a trailer on the premises because it was cold.

Sullivan said he could remember "something about pantyhose around (Mr. Maass') neck," but that the department never identified the assailant. An elderly couple from the Town of Ixonia also reported a man dressed like a woman about six months to a year ago, Sullivan said. Public Defender Randy Koschnick said the shooting was in self-defense. He said there have been three or four borer was in police custody at the county jail after spending a short time at Watertown Memorial Hospital following complaints of shortness of breath.

"This guy is from Waukesha. He has no reason to be out here on our farm, and he was dressed as a woman," said Carol Mackovich, Maass' daughter. Mackovich also said her father told her a year ago that he had found on his property "a man dressed as a woman who tried to strangle him." Chief deputy Mike Sullivan said the sheriff's department had investi areas. Court records show Maass pleaded guilty in 1963 to a charge of endangering another's safety by reckless conduct in the handling of a firearm. Records indicted Maass shot his brother and served 30 days in the county jail for the offense.

At Friday's hearing, Larson said Maass "has a thought pattern that the world would be a better place if more people were shot." Maass' family members said they did not know the reason for the shooting and had not yet been allowed to speak with him. The retired la at 1 00,000 cash Friday for an elderly Town of Ixonia man accused of fatally shooting a 48-year-old insurance salesman who was dressed as a woman outside his home. Jefferson County Circuit Judge John Ullsvik said a preliminary hearing for Harold C. Maass, 77, would be held within three weeks. Maass was charged Thursday with first-degree intentional homicide in the death of Robert K.

Woelfel of Waukesha. Woelfel was shot at least twice with a shotgun following an argument on the Maass' property, Jef-ferson County sheriff Orval lordy, Lordy Dittie Ernie's 40 I I In Wisconsin Women protest rehiring of man who grabbed inspector's breasts CI992 UMM Modi! NFL Action Scores Injury reports Game previews and summaries Dial Sports 1-900-737-7676 75 CPnls nor minute ator at Chrysler's Beaver Dam plant, was fired in January 1989 after he admitted grabbing the breasts of a woman who was conducting an inspection at the plant, according to an arbitrator's report. The report said Gallenbeck was talking on the telephone when he put down the receiver, walked up behind the woman, grabbed her breasts, then returned to the telephone and said, "Yup, they're real." Gau said the demonstrators were also observing the first anniversary of Anita Hill's complaint that Clarence Thompson had sexually harassed her on the job earlier in their careers. Despite her testimony, the U.S. Senate confirmed President Bush's appointment of Thomas to the U.S.

Supreme Court. Touch-lone phones only. ACLU supports pregnant teens MILWAUKEE (AP) Punishing pregnant teen-agers by taking away privileges as suggested by a Milwaukee School Board member would be harmful and discriminatory, the executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin says. "I think that schools can find other ways to help teen parents," Christopher Ahmuty said in reaction to remarks this week by board member David M. Lucey.

Lucey said news media coverage of ballot tampering in the homecoming queen election at Eau Claire Memorial High School to prevent a pregnant student from getting the honor largely ignored important questions about whether public schools should abandon efforts to instill widely accepted values in students. Lucey said he planned to talk to his colleagues about imposing sanctions, such as curtailing extracurricular activities, on teen-age parents if there is evidence they are not being responsible parents. Ahmuty said children should be aware of the consequences of their behavior, but prohibiting them from participating in school activities would not help them, he said. Tribe elects woman chairman BOWLER (AP) Leah Miller Heath has been elected as the first woman chair of the Stockbridge-Munsee band of Mohican Indians with a community near Bowler. Miller Heath, a paralegal and community planner for the Great Lakes Intertribal Council for more than four years, replaces Reg Miller, who resigned for health reasons.

Teacher faces enticement charges MADISON (AP) A former Madison middle school teacher has been charged with seducing two male students with alcohol and sexually assaulting them in his home. David W. Christopher, 45, is charged with two counts of second-degree sexual assault of a child and two counts of child enticement involving two boys, ages Hand 15. He was jailed without bail Thursday. MADISON (AP) Two red gloves held aloft on sticks covered the breasts of a statue at the capitol Friday during a demonstration by women for stronger laws against sexual harassment on the job.

The protesters complained that the U.S. Supreme Court's refusal to hear a case involving a Chrysler Corporation worker who grabbed a woman's breasts set back the cause of women in the workplace. Chrysler said the court's decision required that it rehire a Beaver Dam employee who was fired for grabbing a woman's breasts. "We're symbolically protecting (the statue's) breasts because of the Supreme Court's decision," said Linda Gau, a member of the Wisconsin chapter of the National Organization for Women. The court, without comment, on Monday rejected Chrysler's argument that a lower court's order for reinstatement harmed efforts to combat sexual harassment in the workplace.

"This decision has outraged women," Gau said. "We're here to declare that sexual harassment is not acceptable. We are here to protest, not against Chrysler, but against the decision." Ronald Gallenbeck, a forklift oper- HEARTS AVER CPR I what you learn could save a life! Man loses leg, two others die Correction in separate farm accidents CPR is cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It's a basic procedure for life-support if someone's heart has stopped beating. You don't need special equipment.

You just need to know how. Appleton Medical Center offers a three-hour class designed by the American Heart Association. We offer instruction, practice and recognition in adult CPR and choking. Thursday, October 22 p.m. Tuesday, November 17 p.m.

Tuesday, December 15 p.m. Fee 1 0 in advanceS 1 2 day of class. Advance registration required. Call Health Access1" at 738-6377. Appleton Medical Center 1818 N.

Appleton, Vl'l 5 9 A Member of Nov us Health Croup For additional information about other healthcare services call HealthAccess1" at 738-6377. FRIDAY, OCT. 16, PAGE B-2 In the death notices, the name of Elmer P. Wyro of Marion was misspelled. THURSDAY, OCT.

15, PAGE C-2 The date of the Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra lead-off concert was incorrectly listed. The concert is tonight at 8 p.m. and will be held at the Oshkosh Civic Auditorium, Oshkosh. Call 233-751 0 for ticket information. Clarification THURSDAY, OCT.

16, PAGE B-2 -A response to a question in "It's Your Call" included information about where the local Democratic and Republican organizations could be reached. The Democrats have an office at 110 N. State 749-2940. His leg was amputated half way to the knee after surgery at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield, where he was listed Friday in fair condition, his father said.

In the fatal accidents elsewhere: Robert Ready, 61, of rural Sparta died after his arms became caught in a power take-off unit while he was chopping corn about four miles northwest of Sparta, Monroe County authorities said. David G. Lewandowski, 45, was killed when a tractor he was operating overturned on top of him about five miles southwest of Stetson ville, Taylor County officials said. Lewandowski and his brother were using two tractors to pull out a chopper box that had become stuck in a field when the accident took place, the sheriff's department said. PITTSVILLE (AP) Doctors amputated the lower leg of a 35-year-old man who tried to kick corn out of a chopping machine on his father's farm, a family member says.

The accident occurred Thursday the same day two farmers elsewhere in Wisconsin died in farm accidents. In the Pittsville accident, Gerald Mudd's pant leg became caught in the machine as he kicked the corn, said hisfather, Emil Mudd. "He just was a little careless," the elder Mudd said. "He was probably in a little bit of a hurry. There are a lot of ways to get hurt.

I hope somebody learns a lesson from this." I The younger Mudd was about a quarter of a mile from the farm buildings when the accident occurred and Was able to get onto a tractor and drive himself to help, his father said. Test ordered for rape suspect J. if 'itj" A-' stand the nature of the charges." In response to a request from his attorney, Public Defender John Kuech, Hawley agreed to have another psychiatrist examine Samida for competency and to evaluate him for a possible insanity plea. Another hearing was scheduled for Nov. 4.

Samida allegedly grabbed the woman by her neck when she got into her car, forced her to drive to Rainbow Park, pulled her from the vehicle and assaulted her. OSHKOSH Another mental examination was ordered Friday by Winnebago County Circuit Judge Robert Hawley for a 28-year-old Oshkosh man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 38-year-old Town of Oshkosh woman Sept. 21 after hiding in her unlocked car. In the opinion of one psychiatrist, Joel J. Samida, 902 Adams is not competent to assist in his own defense.

I Reading from a report, Hawley said that Samida "does not under i We've sot a Children's items needed for shipment to Russia A' new (Sfmstrong collection that will just floor you! vvv Vkv. Children's shoes, boots and socks are being collected locally to be sent to Russia as part of Operation Care-lift '93. i People willing to donate new or slightly used children's shoes, boots and new socks by Tuesday should drop them off at Sign Works, 809 W. College Ave. or call 731-6741 for The materials will be transported and delivered to poor families in Russia as part of the Josh McDowell Ministry Operation Carelift '93.

The footwear will be distributed to children in the Russian church, orphans under the protection of elderly guardians and children from Russian military families released from duty without a job or any income. Autumn activities set BLACK CREEK The Black Creek Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring an Autumn Open House from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Four farmers markets and seven antique, gift and craft stores will be open for browsing. A craft show and bake sale will be held at Romy's Nitingale, County Black Creek, (one mile west of State 47), 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Our tvfrvJiinfi new p.illc.Tii.s utter you virtually vikIIos iloinn labilities lor your home.

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