Local KENOSHA NEWS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2003 State ranks 10th in child well-being MADISON (AP) Wisconsin's national ranking for overall child well-being improved one spot to 10th in 2000, helped by reductions in poverty, the child death rate and infant mortality rate, a new report says. But while the state improved in 1 those categories between 1990 and 2000, the high school dropout rate increased and more babies were born underweight, according to the annual Kids Count Report released today by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Advocates for children said although Wisconsin's ranking went up, the state still has work to do, especially to help lower income families. The report found 44 percent of Wisconsin households that were eligible for food stamps did not receive them in 2000 and more than half of low-income families spent nearly a third of their income on housing costs in 2001.
"If you're spending most of your money on housing it means you don't have any money left for food, for health care," said Bob Jacobson, a policy analyst for the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families. "It means you're not necessarily in good housing." The report, based on government data, found the percentage of Wisconsin's low birth weight babies, who have a greater chance of experiencing developmental problems, grew 10 percent between 1990 and 2000. In 2000, 6.5 percent of babies born weighed less than about 5.5 pounds, up from 5.9 percent in 1990, the report said. The national rate was 7.6 percent in 2000. Dr.
Murray Katcher, chief medical officer for the state Bureau of Family and Community health, attributed the is," Police Kids Count How Wisconsin ranks in child well-being in the year 2000 (except where noted): I Percent of low birth weight babies: 6.5 percent Infant mortality rate: 6.6 deaths per 1,000 live births I Child death rate, ages 1- 14: 20 deaths per 100,000 children Rate of teen deaths by accident, homicide and suicide, ages 15-19: 56 per 100,000 teens Teen birth rate, ages 15- 17:19 births per 1,000 females I Percent of teens who are high school dropouts, ages 16-19: 7 percent Percent of teens not attending school and not working, ages 16-19: 5 percent Percent of children living in families where no parent has full-time, year-round employment: 19 percent Percent of children in poverty (1999): 11 percent Percent of families with children headed by a single parent: 26 percent Source: Annie E. Casey Foundation increase to several factors, including: lower income women not getting proper prenatal care, more multiple births and more older women giving birth. The state Department of Health and Family Services plans a summit next month in Wisconsin Rapids to look at factors that contribute to low birth weight and infant mortality. "These are some of the reflections of how healthy our society is," Katcher said. Blotter 75 SOMERS 5 PARIS 142 BRIGHTON WHEATLAND 83 45 PADDOCK 4 32 50 50 SILVER LAKE 83 TWIN LAKES SALEM BRISTOL PLEASANT PRAIRIE 1 School vandalized with white spray paint KENOSHA Custodians at McKinley Elementary School reported to police at 7:07 a.m.
Monday that someone vandalized the exterior of the building. The custodians found white spray paint on a brick wall and steel doors on the west side of the building, as well as two trash containers. 2 Purse reported stolen from inside car KENOSHA A resident of the 5200 block of 55th Street reported to police at 7:33 a.m. Monday that someone broke into her vehicle and stole her purse. The woman said she heard her car alarm going off at about 3:30 a.m.
but thought it was caused by thunder. But when she went to the later that morning she noticed a window was smashed. The black purse contained several credit cards and a cell phone. 3 Man arrested for possession of marijuana KENOSHA- A 19-year-old man was ticketed for possession of marijuana at 2:53 p.m. Monday after his wife reportedly discovered two small bags of the substance on their television.
The woman said she threw the bags in a nearby trash container. Police issued the citation to Brian K. Mosley, 4723 38th Ave, Apt. 4, and retrieved the marijuana for evidence. 4 Teen girl arrested for shoplifting KENOSHA A 16-year-old girl was caught at 3:46 p.m.
Monday for shoplifting from Shopko, 5300 52nd St. Store security spotted the girl taking various items, valued at $38.95, from the lingerie department and concealing them in a Wal-Mart bag that she brought into the store. When she was taken into custody, the girl reportedly told police she took the merchandise because she was a runaway and had no clean clothes. The girl was cited for retail theft and released to her father. 5 Deputies bust underage drinking party SOMERS Seven people, ages 17-19, were ticketed at 11:57 p.m.
Monday night for underage consumption of alcohol when Kenosha County sheriff's deputies responded to a complaint of a party in the 600 block of Sheridan Road. When deputies arrived, several partygoers fled the area. Deputies reportedly found a large number of cars and noise coming from a back yard. Several beer cans and bottles also were scattered around a bonfire. -Compiled by Kenosha News reporter Mark Hornickel from law enforcement reports.
Driver unhurt after crashing into home WAUKESHA (AP) A 90- year-old woman escaped serious injury when she crashed her car into her home, authorities said. The car went through the garage and crashed into the living room Monday afternoon, causing what the fire department estimated to be $15,000 in damage. "From what we could tell from the tire tracks on the driveway, she hit the gas instead of the brake." Steve Kraus, an accident investigator with the Waukesha Police, said. Deaths La Vonne A. Ipsen Wanda Thorsen La Vonne A.
Ipsen, 73, of Kenosha, died Mon- Wanda Thorsen, 49, of Kenosha, died Monday (June 9, 2003) at Kenosha Medical Center. day (June 9, 2003) at St. Mary's Hospital in MilBorn in Kenosha on March 17, 1930, she was waukee. the daughter of the late Ray and Born in Selmer, on Celia (Bose) Griffin. March 5, 1954, she was the A lifelong resident of daughter of the late Virgil and Kenosha, she attended Nelda (Forsythe) Maxedon.
She Berryville Elementary, Wash- was educated in the schools of ington Junior High School and Denton, Tenn. was a graduate of Mary D. She came to Kenosha in 1972. Bradford High School. She On Aug.
3, 1992, in Kenosha, received an associate degree in she married Stanley Thorsen. LaVonne A. horticulture from Gateway Wanda She worked at Excel LogisIpsen Technical Institute where she Thorsen tics. graduated with honors. She attended First PresbyterOn Dec.
4, 1948, in St. George Catholic ian Church in Tennessee. Church, she married James P. Ipsen. She was an avid collector of knickknacks.
She was employed at Woolworth's Dime Survivors include her husband, of Kenosha; Store, Wisconsin Bell, Coopers, and for several a son, Paul E. (Amy) Nunn of Kenosha; a daughyears, she and her husband co-owned and oper- ter, Hayley Nunn of Kenosha; five brothers, ated Ipsen's Service on North 22nd Avenue. Rick (Belinda), Jerry (Danette), and Joe MaxeShe was a member of St. Elizabeth's Catholic don, all of Texas, Roger (Natalie) Funk of TenChurch. nessee, and Danny (Beth) Mayberry of She served as president of the PTA at Mary Kenosha; and three grandchildren.
D. Bradford High School and for the city of A sister, Shirley Ann Inman, preceded her in Kenosha. For many years, she served as a coor- death Dec. 2, 1999. dinator with the Meals on Wheels Program.
The Proko Funeral Home is in charge of She was a former member of the Jaycettes, and arrangements. the Kenosha Noon Lioness Club, where she also served as president. A former member of Chester P. Gulan the Lady Elks of Kenosha Lodge 750, she served as a delegate to the Elks Ladies Bowling AssoRetired Chief Master Sergeant Chester P. ciation.
She enjoyed knitting, reading, ceramics and gardening. Gulan, 84, formerly of Kenosha, late of CaliforSurvivors include her husband of Kenosha; nia, died Saturday (May 31, 2003) at Martinez Veteran's Hospital after a lengthy illness. two sons, Michael (JoAnn) and Mark, both of Further obituary information from the Kenosha; a daughter, Debra (Richard) WrobPiasecki-Althaus Funeral Home will be availlewski of Kenosha; a brother, Lynn Griffin of Crivitz, five grandchildren and able Thursday. one greatgranddaughter. Preceding her in death were twin sons in Ryan J.
Statema infancy and a brother, Donald. The Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home is in Ryan J. Statema, 24, of Kenosha, died Tuescharge of arrangements. day (June 10, 2003) at Aurora Medical Center. Further obituary information from Kenosha Funeral Services will be available Thursday.
Motorcycle fatalities more than double THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The number of motorcycle riders killed in traffic crashes on Wisconsin roads and highways so far this year is more than double the carnage at the same time last year, the state Transportation Department reported Tuesday. The trend comes as Milwaukee is just weeks away from hosting Harley-Davidson's 100th anniversary a four-day Labor Day celebration expected to attract tens of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts. Bonds set I Angelo J. Capriotti, 23, 6928 31st was in custody in lieu of a $5,000 cash bond for delivery of heroin. A June 17 preliminary hearing was set.
Robert A. Adams, 35, 6512 88th was released on a $5,000 signature bond for battery, substantial battery, intimidating a victim, criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct. A June 24 adjourned initial appearance was set. Kenneth J. Atchison, 27, 4041 Eighth was in custody in lieu of a $10,000 cash bond for fourth-degree sexual assault, disorderly conduct and two counts of bail jumping.
A June 18 preliminary hearing was set. Megan B. Steinmetz, 26, 2831 14th Lane, was in custody in lieu of a $5,000 cash bond for possession of narcotic drugs and paraphernalia, and seven counts of bail jumping. A June 18 preliminary hearing was set. Waymond J.
Johnson, 52, 3912 Sheridan Road, was in custody in lieu of a $500 cash bond for battery by a prisoner. A June 26 preliminary hearing was set. Ferris L. Lee, 19, Richton Park, was in custody in lieu of a $2,500 cash bond for possession of marijuana with the intent to deliver. A June 17 pre- Kenosha Kernels Zero in on the Kenosha Kernels to see what's happening in Kenosha: daily specials, fundraisers, bazaars, and good food.
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8-8 Sat. 8-5 Sun. 11-4 126385 Doyle appoints Carlson as sheriff of Racine County MADISON (AP) Gov. Jim Doyle appointed Robert Carlson as Racine County sheriff Tuesday. Carlson will fill the vacancy created by the election of former Sheriff William McReynolds as Racine County executive administrator.
During his 19 years with the department, Carlson served as a commander in the jail and 39 patrol and was commander of 10 the Racine County metro drug unit. He also was a member of to the sheriff's SWAT team, serving as a team leader. Carlson, 50, will begin serving once he is sworn in as sheriff next week and will (G complete a term ending in the January 2007. By Tuesday, 34 motorcyclists had died in crashes this year, compared with 15 on the same date a year ago. "We are really concerned about it.
It is running at an extremely high rate," said Ed Williams, executive director of a motorcycle riders group called ABATE of Wisconsin. "We are interested in finding out why that is. I wish I could tell you I had a theory on it." In all traffic crashes this year, 338 people have died on Wisconsin roads and highways, Court Report liminary hearing was set. Extraditions Keenan M. Mims, 22, Waukegan, waived extradition to Cook County, on a drug charge.
Deferred prosecutions Christine M. Christianson, 33, 6509 19th pleaded guilty in a deferred-prosecution agreement for battery and disorderly conduct. Sentencing was set for May 12, 2004. Steve J. Wilson, 18, South Bend, pleaded guilty in a deferred-prosecution agreement to possession of marijuana with the intent to deliver and carrying a concealed weapon.
Sentencing was set for May 12, 2004. Sentencings Forrest L. Peters III, 20, 1517 61st was placed on 18 months of probation by Judge Bruce Schroeder for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The judge suspended the defendant's driver's license for six months. compared with 304 a year ago, up 11 percent, the Transportation Department reported.
Over the past 17 years, Wisconsin has averaged 67 motorcycle fatalities a year, said Tim McClain, a Transportation Department safety policy analyst. Last year in the state, 81 people died in motorcycle crashes the most since 96 died in 1988, McClain said. There have been no motorcycle fatalities in Kenosha County so far this year. James A. Austin, 43, 6719 17th was sentenced by Judge Barbara Kluka to a total of one year in prison plus 10 months of extended supervision for obstructing and possession of cocaine.
David M. Chamberlain, 21, Aurora, was fined $2,500 by Judge Bruce Schroeder for theft. Chamberlain was arrested for stealing two snowmobiles and a trailer from a Twin Lakes business in December. Michael J. Sandretto, 55, 12699 First Court, Pleasant Prairie, was placed on two years of probation by Judge Michael Fisher for delivery of marijuana.
The judge stayed three months in the County Jail, ordered a $500 donation to DARE and suspended the defendant's driver's license for six months. Derek D. Larrabee 41, 799 Sheridan Road, was placed on 12 months of probation by Judge Michael Fisher for two counts of disorderly conduct. Funeral Notices CROWLEY Funeral Services for the late Robert Crowley, who died on June 9, 2003 will be held on Wed. June 11 2003 at 10:00 A.M.
at Trinity Lutheran Church (7104- 39th Avenue, Kenosha). Visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 A.M. until the time of services. Burial will take place at Southeastern WI Veterans Cemetery. Family Options Funeral and Cremation Services are serving the FARAONE Funeral Services for Gelsomine "Minnie" Faraone will be held on Wednesday, June 11th, at Proko Funeral Home, 5111 60th at 9:30 A.M.
Mass to be celebrated at St. Mary Catholic Church at 10:00 A.M. Entombment to follow at All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation will be on Tuesday at the Proko Funeral Home from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.
Minnie will be sadly missed by her four grandchildren: Dawn Verlen, Michelle (Scott Sr.) Brau, David Bezotte and Debra (Tim) Bezo and six greatgrandchildren: Tyler West, Anthony Brau, Amber Verlen, Scott Brau Cassandra Brau and Jamie Brau IPSEN Funeral Services for Mrs. LaVonne A. Ipsen will be held on Saturday, June 14th at 9:15 A.M. from the Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home, 3720 39th Avenue. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M.
at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church. Entombment will follow in All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation for Mrs. Ipsen will be held on Friday, June 13th from 5:00 P.M.
until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. LaVonne is also survived by her five loving grandchildren: Michelle (Joe) Geiger, Vony Wroblewski, William (Lisa) Ipsen, Erik Wroblewski, and Marcey Ipsen and her great granddaughter: Chloe Ipsen. KONTZ A Mass of Christian Burial for Laurel J. Kontz will be Wednesday June 11, 2003 at 10:30 a.m.
from St. Peter's Catholic Church with Interment to follow at All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday at the Church from 9:30 10:30 A.M. In lieu of flowers, Memorials to Hospice Alliance. Kenosha Funeral Services 8226 Sheridan Rd.
is serving the Kontz Family. 262-652-1943 THORSEN Funeral Services for Mrs. Stanley (Wanda) Thorsen will be held on Thursday, June 12th at Proko Funeral Home 5111 60th St. at 7:00 P.M. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5:00 P.M.
until the time of the services at Proko Funeral Home. Mrs. Thorsen is also survived by her three grandchildren Leah Kelley, Jaylen Kelley, and Gavin Casillas. Proko Funeral Home's Memorial Tree Dedication June 14 at 10:30 a.m. Lake Andrea East of I-94 on Hwy.
165 WHEN SOMEONE YOU LOVE BECOMES A MEMORY, THAT MEMORY BECOMES A TREASURE. Please join us as we honor the memory of your loved one at our Annual Tree Planting. "A Tradition of Caring, Service, and Respect." RAIN OR SHINE Seating Provided or Bring Your Own Lawn Chair. Any Questions, Call Proko Funeral Home FUNERAL HOME 654-3533 CREMATORY.
