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Tozer could secure his 700th career coaching victory Sunday

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Wave will look to give head coach Keith Tozer his 700th career coaching victory Sunday afternoon at the U.S. Cellular Arena as the Wave play host to Syracuse for the first time in franchise history.

In the only previous meeting between the two clubs on Jan. 13 in upstate New York, Milwaukee shook off a slow start that saw them trailing 8-7 at the half to take down the Silver Knights 15-12. Marco Terminesi notched six points with one 3-points goal, one 2-point goal and an assist while captain Greg Howes slotted home the game-winner in the third minute of the final quarter.

Syracuse will make its maiden voyage into Milwaukee on Sunday in hopes of busting out of a five game slump. The Silver Knights suffered a franchise worst 21 point loss at the hands of Missouri, giving up a league high 33 points in the contest, the most points allowed in the MISL since Rockford put 34 in against Philadelphia on Mar. 14, 2010.

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Two more doctors cited for writing fake sick notes

MADISON (AP) — The Madison School District has released additional sick notes given to Capitol protesters last year which show two more doctors provided the excuses the district deemed to be fraudulent.

Fifteen doctors who signed the notes have not faced sanctions from the state Medical Examining Board. The notes were written after hundreds of teachers called in sick last February, closing schools for four days. School district officials required the absent employees to provide notes documenting a doctor visit. The district docked pay from employees who didn’t have a legitimate excuse.

The protests erupted after Gov. Scott Walker proposed cutting collective bargaining rights for most state workers.

The State Journal says a committee of the board plans to decide next month whether to investigate additional doctors.

Energy assistance grant money now available

Energy assistance grant money now available

The winter time can propose financial hardship for many families and individuals who are already financially challenged. Deciding whether to pay utility bills or buy needed food or medication is usually a dilemma for many American's. Wisconsinites now have financial assistance they may qualify for.

In a press release from U.S. Senator Herb Kohl's Office in Washington, D.C., it states, “The federal government released $26,292,906 in funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to Wisconsin”.

The funding is part of more than $863 million released nationwide by the Administration. Senator Kohl has been a long time supporter of LIHEAP. This month, Kohl sent a letter, along with his colleagues, to the President urging him to maintain funding levels for this vital program.

Packers and Sargento raise $100,000 for food pantries

The Green Bay Packers and Sargento raised $100,000 during the 2011 NFL season to fight hunger. The two organizations were taking part in the Touchdowns for Charity program to benefit the Wisconsin Hunger Task Force and Paul's Pantry in Green Bay.

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One killed, eight hurt in four-vehicle collision in the Town of Polk

A 48-year-old man was killed and eight others hurt in a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 60 in the Town of Polk Friday evening.

The wreck happened just after 6:30 p.m. about a half mile west of Scenic Dr. on Highway 60. Witness statements indicated a westbound car, driven by 22-year-old Sarah Ehnert of Cedarburg, crossed the center line and struck an eastbound pickup truck. 48-year-old Kevin Conroy of Hartford was driving the pick up. He died from his injuries.

After the initial collision, the pickup truck overturned and was struck by another westbound vehicle. Also, the first westbound car collided head-on with an eastbound mini-van.

In all, eight people, including two children, were hurt in the wreck. Highway 60 was shut down until after 1 o'clock Saturday morning.

Officials say it does not appear alcohol was a factor in this crash. The accident is still under investigation by the Washington County Sheriff's Department.

 

WERC denies West Bend petition to get out of union

WEST BEND - The Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission (WERC) has dismissed requests made by the West Bend Water Utility and members of the Sanitation Department and Building Maintenance to get out of the Teamsters union.

The petitions to exit the union were sign by 10 employees with the City of West Bend Water Utility and spokesman Brian Schultz.

Richard Thiemer III represented three employees with Building Maintenance.

The WERC filed its decision Jan. 9, 2012 citing a similar case from Feb. 2006 in St. Croix County.

“The Commission held that it will dismiss election petitions filed by individual employees seeking to become unrepresented unless the election sought is among all employees in the bargaining unit. Here, Schultz and Thiemer, only seek elections among a portion of the bargaining unit. Therefore we have dismissed the petition.”

Ethics complaint filed against West Bend alderman

WEST BEND - An ethics complaint has been filed against West Bend District 6 alderman Michael Schlotfeldt.

Brian Schultz, a water utility operator, filed the 6-page complaint with the city clerk Jan. 5. Schultz accuses Schlotfeldt of violating three municipal codes dealing with information contained in Schultz’s personnel file.

Schultz called the alleged comments “slanderous” and felt “they would hurt my chances of advancement with the City of West Bend.”

Schlotfeldt had no comment other than to confirm he retained attorney Dan Patrykus with the West-Bend firm Keberle & Patrykus. Reached Wednesday for comment, Patrykus said he had yet to thoroughly review the complaint.

Letters and emails contained in the complaint date to July, 2011.

An initial letter written by Schultz to Mayor Kraig Sadownikow outlines the concerns Schultz had about alleged comments made by Schlotfeldt following a council meeting.