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Tuesday, September 16, 2003 HERALD TIMES REPORTER State Patrol investigating fatal accident From staff reports MANITOWOC The Wisconsin State Patrol is continuing to investigate an accident reported early Sunday morning on Rockwood Road, west of County Highway in which a pedestrian was killed. John D. Cahak, 28, of Manitowoc, died after being struck about 1:30 a.m. Sunday after he was struck by a 1997 Chevy pickup driven by John M. Lepich, 21, of Manitowoc.

It may be a month or two before the final accident reconstruction report is finished, said Lt. Nick Scorcio of the State Patrol's Fond du Lac office. "After we complete the investigation, we'll turn the materials over to the district attorney's office and discuss different options for potential charges," Scorcio said. Preliminary reports indicate that Cahak was. walking west in the eastbound lane of Rockwood Road.

Lepich crossed his lane of traffic and struck Cahak from behind. Cahak later died of skull fractures, head and chest trauma at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Fog and Cahak's blood alcohol content of .272 are listed as potential factors in the death, Manitowoc County Coroner Deb Kakatsch said. Mothers of Twins group to meet MANITOWOC The Lakeshore Mothers of Twins Club will host its first meeting of the season at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday at the AmericInn, Highway 151.

The group had formerly met at rant. A. local The bank and at a is restauorganization to parents of twins or triplets, and provides a social and educational exchange for parents. Traffic signal work continues MANITOWOC Work repair an electrical problem with the traffic signals at the intersection of South 21st Street and Western Avenue will be completed by Wednesday evening, according to Greg Minikel of the city engineering office. the repair work, the traffic signals will be shut off.

The four way intersection will be controlled by stop signs during the repair work. Pair arrested in vehicle entry MANITOWOC Two people were arrested Saturday for entering a locked vehicle on the northeast side of Manitowoc. A 36-year-old man and a 16- year-old boy, both of Mani- LAKESHORE UPDATE towoc, were arrested by the Manitowoc Police Department after a foot chase into a wooded area, according to a release from the department. Upon the arrest, police located stolen stereo equipment. The 36-year-old man may be charged with party to the crime of entry into locked vehicle, party to the crime of theft, obstructing an officer and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

The 16- year-old was referred to the Department of Human Services for entry into a locked vehicle, theft and obstructing an officer. SLC to discuss degree program CLEVELAND A Silver Lake College representative will be available at Lakeshore Technical College on Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and again from 3 to 6 p.m., to answer questions about SLC's accelerated degree completion options. The bachelor's degree track, with transferable associate degree credit provisions, is known as Career Directed Programs and offers learners career-relevant programs of study in a variety of business and other in-demand fields. The program is designed to accommodate individuals already working, who want to maintain time for family and other commitments.

CDP is delivered at convenient locations and typically meets one evening a week over a period of eight weeks rather than a traditional semester, according to Dr. George Grinde of the college's Business, Management and Technology Department. No pre-registration is required. Fine issued for storing of drywall MADISON Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager announced Monday that her office has reached a settlement with Karl Pagels, doing business as Kwik Construction of Manitowoc. For the past two years, Pagels stored approximately 250 cubic yards of abandoned drywall on his property in Manitowoc County, according to the lawsuit.

Pagels has agreed to pay a civil forfeiture of $5,000 for violating Wisconsin's solid waste laws, Lautenschlager said. She added that the drywall has been disposed of. The Department of Justice filed the lawsuit at the request of the Department of Natural Resources. Pagels cooperated with the DNR. Manitowoc County Circuit Court Judge Patrick Willis approved the settlement on Sept.

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10, as it walked across a neighbor's lawn. Martin, who said he is used to seeing turkeys and deer in his backyard, said he has never before seen the animal, which he described as about the size of a large police dog. Lt. Karen Schleiss of the Two Rivers Police Department VALDERS From A1 The actual mill rate won't be set until October when the revenue limit is determined by the state. The district's enrollment, which is a factor in the revenue cap, won't be calculated until Friday.

Some of the nearly 60 residents present were upset about the increase in the mill rate. Berge, however, said board members spent much time considering what was best for the district and what it could afford. Salary increases for teachers and support staff presented in the proposed budget are estimated because the board is currently in negotiations with the respective unions. Berge said both parties could consider another health insurance policy or carrier to lower the financial burden on the district, but both sides would have to agree. Currently, he said, staff pay of their health insurance premiums, while the district covers the rest.

Last year, the community said someone contacted the department on Friday about a sighting from a woman walking her dog at about 1 a.m. near the 3200 block of Forest Avenue. The animal was described as being about 2 feet tall at the shoulders and about 3 feet long. Schleiss said police spent about three hours over the course of several nights patrolling the area, but did not see anything resembling a cougar. Bernie Brouchoud, executive director of Woodland Dunes Nature Center, said he has no doubt that cougars have used Woodland Dunes before, and said he has the footprint casts to prove it.

He questions whether the animal in question is actually a cougar, however. meeting the school board adopted one later but by a ballot vote of 30-27, a $4.5 million levy was adopted Monday night. Some were reluctant to pass the large levy because it had increased more than $1 million in two years. Board member Greg Saueressig said the levy increased SO much because of the $11.3 million referendum to renovate the district's buildings. He also mentioned the potential increases in the operational budget, including salaries and benefits.

Resolutions passing unanimously by the Valders board included those to: pass school board member salaries, offer hot lunch, offer bus services, set the number of school days, set student fees, offer student insurance, secure loans for short term borrowing, dispose of surplus items, and I accept the Technology for Educational Achievement block grant. According to the National Audubon Society, the cougar, also known as the mountain lion and the puma, is typically about 3 to 4 feet long in the. body. The tail is usually about 2 to 3 feet long; they stand about 25 to 30 inches off the ground and weigh between 70 and 170 pounds. "I wouldn't (dismiss) anything, but I've never seen one," Brouchoud said.

Too often people see what they believe are cougars, which later turn out to be large dogs, tom cats or other large a animals. Otters, bears, and even fishers have begun to reclaim Manitowoc County as their home, or at least pass through in recent years, he said. Jim Aasen, a retired Department of Natural Resources SAFETY From A1 failed to adopt a $4.2 million Amy Weaver: (920) 686-2968 or The city council will look tax levy during the annual at the ordinance at its next PRICED AS LOW AS THE GROCERY DAY! Five convenient Manitowoc locations: LIMAR Breed Bananas 2102 Washington Ave. 910 Hamilton St. Mice Orange Cream Juice 2819 Meadow In.

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Department heads are responsible for safety training. In other matters: The city council voted to approve assessment rates for snow removal from private parking areas of downtown businesses. By paying the snow removal assessment, the property owners will be allowed to push snow from their plots into the city's street windrows. Assessments, or service charges, for the approximately 60 businesses that received the service for free last year ranged from $27 to more than $6,000. The charges, based on the calendar year, would also require an ordinance change, Buckley said.

game warden, said it is possible people are just mistaking what they believe is a cougar with another animal, and believes that the number of people in the woods during deer hunting season would have forced some evidence of a cougar into the light if they indeed made their homes here. But, "never say never," Aasen said. Jeff Pritzl, DNR wildlife manager in Manitowoc County said his office typically receives reports of between a dozen and 20 reports cougar sightings a year. Pritzl said several cougar sightings were also reported last week near Sturgeon Bay. Neil Rhines: (920) 686-2105 or regular meeting on Oct.

6. The city council tabled a motion that would have authorized the city to enter into a contract with Streu Construction, on the low bid of $664,718, for public infrastructure improvements associated with the Eggers Industries project. The project is to be funded with money from a Community Development Block Grant and Tax Incremental District Nine. The council will hold a special meeting for further direction on the project before its next regular meeting. Neil Rhines: (920) 686-2105 or Read us online at www.htrnews.com.

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