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Pat Nimbar runs for coroner
 

I'm Patricia Nimbar and I'm running for Crawford county Coroner on the Independent Ticket. I've been a Deputy Coroner for 2 Terms, having done over 50 cases.
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I live outside of Wauzeka with my Husband Steve, and our 5 Dogs. We own 2 Local Businesses. I've owned my own Dog Boarding Kennel for 40yrs. And I have been Breeding, Hunting and showing CH.Labrador Retrievers for 50 yrs. Steve and I also own and operate CountrySide Sprayers, which has been in Business for over 15 yrs. I decided to run for the Coroner, when I had a recent case where I had no equipment no access to the equipment, or office and the Death Cert. was given to someone outside of the coroners office and lost for several days and the found in a Public Place. This is so wrong. I would like for all Deputies, who will not be EMT's to have access to equipment, training and to the office to complete their cases. The coroners office needs to be able to handle any kind of Death and must have a faster response times. It is not a Private Office. I'm going to look into the Coroners budgets and see how we can cut and improve things where needed. I know times are Bad for everyone in this economy. But the Coroners Office can be improved, and Honesty, Respect and Dignity, brought back to the People of this county. Thank You, Please vote for me on Nov.2


Unintended consequences can really burn
 

Rural Cuba City, WI - 08/28/10 12:11- A Grant County Sheriff's Deputy was on patrol on Hwy 151 in the area of Kieler at noon on Saturday when he noticed a large amount of black smoke to the west. Upon investigation it was discovered that a large shed was engulfed in flames at 2511 Bluff Road, rural Cuba City. 
  Sheriff's Deputy met with Lonnie Thommen, age 45 of Cuba City. He reported that he and Larry Thommen, age 80 of Cuba City, were burning a small shed on their property when the fire spread to a near-by tree and then to the larger shed. It was also reported that the fire was
damaging the siding on a near-by house. 
  The Dickeyville Fire Dept, Jamestown Fire Department responded to the scene as well as the Dickeyville EMS. The larger shed was a total loss. 


Home invasion and burglary in Platteville
 

Platteville, WI - 08/27/10 09:50:47 - Grant County Sheriff's Department received a report of a house burglary from Randy VanNatta of 2117 Maple Ridge Road, Platteville. 
  He reported to deputies that he just woke up and found that someone has broken into his house sometime during the last 4 hours while he and his wife were sleeping. He found that someone had also broke into the garage.
  He knows that he is missing a .22 rifle with ammo. He is sure that there is no one in the house at this time. Responding sheriff's deputies were able to gain information that lead to serving a search warrant on a home in Platteville Township and the arrest of two persons in this case. The incident remains under investigation and further theft and burglary charges are pending.


Mennonite School vandalized
 

Fennimore, WI - 08/27/10 10:59 - The Grant County Sheriff's Department received a report from Ivan Martin who reported that the Mennonite Mt. Ridge School in North Lancaster Township had been vandalized. 
  It was reported to deputies that sometime between 6pm last night and 1030 today, the school had been spray painted with derogatory and sexual comments and pictures against the Amish community. This incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the Grant County Sheriff’s Department.


Burglars in lots of hot water
 

Montfort, WI - 08/27/10 14:25 - Grant County Sheriff's Deputies investigated a burglary at 103 E. Grant St., Montfort. It was reported that sometime during the night of 8-26-10, someone broke into a storage shed at Lenz plumbing, heating, and cooling in the village of Montfort. 
  A padlocked chain was broken and 5 water heaters were stolen from inside the building. The burglary is reported to have occurred sometime between 5:30 pm on 8-26-10 and 7:30 am on 8-27-10. This burglary remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Grant County Sheriff's Department or Grant County Crimestoppers.


Platteville teenager convicted of theft
 

Grant County, WI - On August 17, 2010 Scott J. Timmerman, 18 of Platteville plead guilty in Grant County Circuit Court to misdemeanor theft, and the charges of burglary and attempted theft were dismissed.
  These charges stemmed from an incident between 10/01/09 and 10/16/09 where Timmerman entered the building of Digman Construction at 1291 College Farm Road and stole a chain saw.
  Timmerman was taken into custody by detectives of the Sheriff’s Dept. on April 27, 2010 attempting to sell the chain saw to an individual in the parking lot of the Platteville Wal-mart.
  Timmerman was placed on probation for one year with conditions that he pay court costs, perform 40 hours of community service, get counseling assessments recommended by probation and parole and he will be eligible for expungement if probation is completed satisfactorily.


Wisconsin Broadband Map Now Online
 

Dear Editor,
A map showing what’s available for high-speed Internet access at any address in Wisconsin is now online at www.link.wisconsin.gov. The map is easy to use. When I entered an address or used my mouse to position the cursor, the map listed the broadband providers serving the location.
  The Internet benefits all community members, even those who never turn on a computer. Seniors may be able to continue living at home with health care services requiring broadband. Web-based services mean opportunities for education, job creation, public safety, energy savings, health care, work training, government and community participation. Broadband is an infrastructure that has become as vital as electricity and telephone were decades ago. 
  The online broadband map shows where more efforts are needed to eliminate the areas with no broadband service. The map will be updated over time as broadband becomes available in more areas. For urban and suburban residents, the broadband map has information on broadband choices, a tool that can help foster competition among providers.
  If you’re not familiar with the Internet, ask a librarian to give you a primer.
With kindest regards,
Dale Schultz
State Senator

 

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