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i Local FirmontlVibuiu; Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1993 A3 New home awaits dog that survived gunshot BY CINDY HADISH Tribune Staff A dog found near death after surviving a gum hot wound is on its way to a new home. A Cedar Bluffs woman on Wednesday will be taking home the chocolate Labrador retriever from the Fremont veterinary clinic where it has been recovering. The woman asked to not be identified in case someone would try to harm the dog again. The dog was discovered Wednesday by two men who were riding snowmobiles cast of Fremont near County Road 26.

It had been shot at close range in the head and appeared malnourished. said Drew Wyman, one of the men who found the dog. llte dog may have been shot by its owner, who did not check to make sure it had died, he said. Fremont veterinarian Dr. Mike Christensen said the dog, which Lovitt, he said.

Its new owner said slie would name the dog Bullet." "I've had animals since day one," she said, adding that her last two cats had died recently. The woman decided to adopt the dog after she was asked to donate money toward its operation. "We've been looking for a chocolate lab," she said. "Everything seems to be falling into place. It's like this was meant to be." "Bullet" has already been responding to house training at the veterinarian's clinic, she said.

Lovitt said the bullet has changed positions in the dog's shoulder, and may possibly be left in. Money that was donated for the dog's operation has gone toward X-rays, antibiotics and other care, she said. We've been looking for a chocolate lab. Every -thing seems to be falling into place. It's like this was meant to be.

Injured dog new owner he estimated at 2 years old, apparently suffered no brain damage. The bullet had gone through the dog's right temple and lodged in its right shoulder. The wound was already several days old when the dog was brought in to the clinic by Dodge County Humane Society Director Nancy Debate focuses on graduation requirements I 1, 1 Mon aoio rimmi Man IT I vf cji. BY LIZ WELLING Tribune Staff Graduation requirements were the focus of Monday night's meeting of the Fremont Board of Education. About twenty people attended a public debate cm the competency requirements district students must master before they can graduate from high school.

It was the first public forum hosted by the district. James Merritt, superintendent of Fremont Public Schools, said graduation requirements arent new to the district since the 1970s many schools have used them as a determinant of knowledge and skills learned while in school. But he said something more is needed because the present system assumes too much. "Just because a student has attended class doesnt mean learning has taken place, Merritt said. Dr.

Michael Adams, board president, said everyone likely can relate to cramming for an exam, then forgetting the material after the test is completed. "It might be a little different if, at the end of the year, a student has to take their knowledge and apply it to a societal problem, he said. Much of the discussion, started by two members of the Fremont Senior High School debate team, centered on what changes would occur in the present educational system if the district moved to more student-demonstrated or authentic-based achievement "It certainly sounds ideal, but what cost will the community endure for the changes?" said Dale Lemke, a member of the student debate team who gave the opposing viewpoint. "More teachers and secretaries would be needed. There would be more paperwork.

The overall cost to the education system would be more money. There is more stability with the current system. But, Mike OBoyle, another member of the debate team, said without competency-based education and authentic achievement, there really is no measure of what a student has actually learned. "We cant have people who slip through the system, he said. Students must not complete just the minimum competency level, like getting a just to get credit.

Changing the current system to something where students have more control over their own achievement might end one of the harshest criticisms in education, said David Probst, the school districts director of special education. "Its been said that students dont have enough one-on-one I sum PholoUl Walling his view on high school graduation About 20 people attended debate at the Learning Center. Members of the Fremont Board of Education and school district officials listen as Dale Lemke, a member of the Fremont Senior High School de- pleads guilty to driving during 15-year suspension A Prague man faces sentencing Feb, 22 on charges he drove during a 15-ycar suspension of his drivers license. Gerald Albers, 30, was scheduled to face a jury trial today in Dodge County District Court He had pleaded innocent Dec. 28 to driving on Oct.

6, after his license had been suspended for 15 years for drunken driving. Albers changed his plea to guilty on Monday. Joe Stcchcr, chief deputy county attorney, said as part of a pica agreement the state would not object to crediting time served in jail toward the sentence. Albers could be sentenced up to five years in prison andor fined up to $10,000 on the Gass IV felony charge. In other district court action Monday, sentencing was set for Feb.

22 for a former Arlington man on a probation revocation. Gary Townsend, 20, appeared in front of Dodge County District Judge Mark Fuhrman with Fremont attorney Larry Johnson. Townsend admitted violating terms of his probation, which he had been placed on for a theft charge. He was arrested in Idaho, although he was not to leave the county as a term of his probation. Fuhrman ordered an updated presentence investigation and set sentencing for Feb.

22. In Dodge County Court action Friday, Judge Daniel Beckwit lr. and Judge F.A. Gossett III of Blair ordered the following: A bench warrant was issued for the arrest of Michael Emerson, 26, 1035 Ohio Sl, for failing to appear on a second-offense drunken driving charge. Gerald Jacquart, 50, 1527 E.

First Sl, pleaded guilty to a second-offense driving during suspension charge. He was sentenced to' seven days in jail, fined $100 and had his drivers license suspended for one year. Aaron Swartz, 34, of Lemar, pleaded guilty to a criminal mischief charge. An assault charge was dismissed as part of a plea agreement He was sentenced to two days in jail, fined $100 and ordered to pay $325 in restitution. Martin Sousek, 27, of Prague pleaded guilty to a second-offense drunken driving charge.

Gossett ordered a presentence investigation and set sentencing for Feb. 16. mumt i mind is sensitivity, said William Suhr of Fremont. We dont all have the same ability; some of the things you can do I canL And some of the things I can do, you cant. You might miss some students.

Most board members and ed The men scuffled, during which the intruder reportedly was shot in the foot. The man escaped. Myers was later arrested after being discharged from an Omaha hospital. Saunders County Judge Mary Gilbride bound Myers over to the higher court after he waived his rights to the hearing. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison andor a $25,000 fine on each charge.

Police Laura Estes, Regency II Trailer Court, Lot 264, reported someone broke into her house at 5:50 p.m. Monday. 23rd Street and Luther Road, 3:43 p.m. Saturday; vehicles driven by Amy Cordes, 19, 2119 Hazel St, and Sophia Rathje, 75, 2528 Parkview Drive, collided. 1821 E.

Cuming 7 a.m. Friday; bate team, gives requirements. the Monday night ucators said the discussion, which lasted about two hours, was valuable. "I think it was important to bring this to the attention of the community, said board Vice President Larry Johnson. It was a good start.

parked vehicle owned by Rodger SohL 230 S. Clarmar was struck by an unknown vehicle. 2415 E. 23rd 2:23 p.m. Saturday; vehicles driven by Tom Hickerson, 43, of Fullerton and Barbara Kile, 54, 1206 E.

12th SL, collided. Donna Renner of West Point reported someone broke into her vehicle sometime Sunday while it was parked at Memorial Hospital of Dodge County and took three video cassettes. Estimated loss $22.50. Darin Hanson, 2025 E. Cuming Apt.

1, reported someone broke into his vehicle sometime Monday while it was parked at his residence and took his stereo. Estimated loss $430. Blair Andrews, 320 E. Ninth reported someone took a black duffle bag with a tape player, clothing, hair dryer and tapes inside from his vehicle sometime between 8-10 p.m. Saturday while it was parked at 815 N.

Broad St. Estimated loss $210. Rescue Skate City 3:15 p.m. Sunday; Loren Janssen of Columbus fell and was taken to Memorial Hospital of Dodge County. N.

Main St SUPPORTIVE SINGHS coffee, 9 p.m., Als Cafe, 207 S. Bell St All singles welcome. SWINGAWAYS soup night; dance. 8 pun. Oakland City Auditorium.

Larry Hos-kinson is caller. HUMANE SOCIETY board meeting, 7 p.m., general meeting 8 p.m.. city half, 725 N. Park Ave. General pubSo welcome.

Use north door. Wednesday NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS. 10 99 S. Irving Ave. at Dodge Street.

Use south door. SERTOMA CLUB, noon, Craigs Restaurant, 1624 E. 23rd St ADDICTIONRECOVERY INFORMATION SERIES 12:10 p.m., Keene Memorial Library, 1030 N. Broad St Free; sack lunch optional. NEW MOMS PROGRAM, 1-4 p.m..

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Use west door; call 721-7904. YOUTH CLUB 4:30, 5:10 and 5:50 K-8, 9 and 10-12 graders, First Congregational Church, UCC, 1550 N. Broad. GOLDEN OLDIES 6 p.m., Vets Club, 750 N. Clarmar Ave.

time with staff, he said. This would dramatically change the class structure. One resident wondered what would happen to the students who dont have high enough ability levels if changes are made. "The word that comes to my Man waives right to hearing on burglary charge WAHOO A 34-year-old Fremont man accused of attempting to burglarize a Leshara residence faces arraignment Feb. 8 in Saunders County District Court.

John Myers, 620 W. Jensen waived his right to a preliminary hearing Monday in Saunders County Court. He is charged with breaking and entering, and use of a firearm to commit a felony, both Class III felonies, in connection with a Dec. 4 incident at the David Feist farm. According to court documents.

Feist observed someone enter his house that day. Feist went into the home, carrying a .22 rifle, and found the intruder inside. 6 Today TOPS 147, 6 p.m.. Memorial Hospital of Dodge County's Health Education Center, 2340 N. Clarkson St.

Weigh-in, 5:30 p.m. TOPS 6, 7 p.m., St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 538 W. 16th St FREMONT COMMUNITY PLAYERS AUDITIONS 7 p.m., Goodwill Store's community room, 2415 E. 23rd St.

The play will be March 25-27. MEN'S GROUP, 7 p.m., Dom estic AbuseSexual Assault Crisis Center, 321 E. Military Ave. FREMONT UONS CLUB, 7 p.m., Ar Cafe, 207 S. Bell St Board meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.

FREMONT CITY COUNCIL 7:30 p.m., city council chambers at city hall, 725 N. Park Ave. Use north door. DIABETIC ASSOCIATION 7:30 p.m.. Rawhide Room, Memorial Hospital of Dodge County's Health Education Building, 2340 N.

Clarkson St, north of Hdfdfid's KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS officers and directors meeting, 7:30 p.m., KC room of St. Patricks parish. FREMONT AREA AST ASSOCIATION, 7:30 p.m.. The Gallery, 92 W. Sixth St AA YOUNG PEOPLES' group, 8 p.m., west door of Presbyterian Church, 520 W.

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