Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque) back issues from December 2003:
Loras wrestlers driven by experience at nationals; Duhawks hosting NCAA tournament
Dec 01, 2003; ... The lost weekend still haunts Randy Steward. The flashbacks interrupt his sleep, jar him awake and forceSteward to second-guess himself eight months later. Steward was hoping the 2003 NCAA Division III nationalchampionships would be the Loras College wrestling team's ...
Anniversaries; Oyen
Dec 01, 2003; ... Eldon and Doris Oyen, of 2387 Birchwood Drive, celebrated their50th wedding anniversary Nov. 9 with a Mass at Resurrection CatholicChurch and a reception at The Meadows, both in Dubuque. Eldon Oyen, of Potosi, Wis., and Doris Siefker, of Dickeyville,Wis., were married Nov. 10, ...
Rumsfeld: NATO should expand role in Afghanistan; Defense secretary is meeting in Belgium with his peers to discuss security issues
Dec 01, 2003; ... BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) - The United States would like NATOeventually to take over the military mission in Afghanistan, where anAmerican-dominated force is still hunting down remnants of theTaliban rule that collapsed two years ago, Defense Secretary DonaldH. Rumsfeld said ...
GOP eager to cash in on its political victory; Democrats want another shot at Medicare reform
Dec 01, 2003; ... WASHINGTON (AP) - When it comes to the Medicare bill awaitingPresident Bush's signature, Republicans are eager to cash in theirpolitical winnings at the polls in 2004. Democrats want the cards shuffled and dealt again, quickly, forfear of losing a topic that has worked to their ...
Police Beat; Dubuque police reported the following:
Dec 01, 2003; ... * April Lynn Hayes, 22, 740 Fremont St., was arrested early Sundaymorning at her apartment and faces a charge of assault with injury.Her sister, Rebecca Ristau, 18, Cuba City, Wis. reported that Hayesassaulted her. * Mark Bourgeous, 307 E. 22nd St., reported that his vehicle ...
Lollipops life-savers for soldiers?
Dec 01, 2003; ... MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) - Members of National Guard units fromnorthern Iowa stationed in the Middle East had a special holidaytreat thanks to a Charles City man's recollection of his service inthe Vietnam War. Carl Jacob says he remembers in 1970 when he and his Army ...
Dubuque woman injured in mall lot
Dec 01, 2003; ... Linda Marie Dahlstrom, 36, 2612 Windsor Ave., was injured when shewas struck Saturday by a vehicle driven by Kevin Lasche, 37, ofEarlville, Iowa. Dahlstrom was walking in the Kennedy Mall parking ...
Regulators to resume debate on emissions; Scientists suspect neighbors of hog lots might suffer from health problems
Dec 01, 2003; ... DES MOINES (AP) - State regulators will resume discussions thismonth on new limits for livestock-farm emissions while scientists andagriculture interests debate whether hog farms present healthhazards. Scientists and neighbors of hog confinements suspect that hydrogensulfide and ...
Anniversaries; Pickel
Dec 01, 2003; ... KIELER, Wis. - Terry and Sharon Pickel, of Kieler, celebratedtheir 25th wedding anniversary Oct. 26 with a family dinner. Terry Pickel, of Hazel Green, and Sharon Van Blarcom, of Dubuque,were married Oct. 14, 1978, at Holy Ghost Catholic ...
Sports Calender
Dec 01, 2003; ... Today Boys prep basketball - Hempstead, Senior at Cascade Jamboree Girls prep basketball - Cassville at East Dubuque, 6 p.m. Tuesday Boys prep basketball - Lena-Winslow at East Dubuque, 6 p.m.;Anamosa at Senior, 7:30 p.m. Girls prep basketball - Senior at ...
Brunner lends helping hand; Running game pivotal to Iowa sophomore
Dec 01, 2003; ... INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Iowa's Greg Brunner sensed things had changedthis year. He just didn't know how different it would be until facingNo. 17 Louisville. "Compared to last year, it's nothing," Brunner said after playingthe most productive 41 minutes of his career Saturday. "I can ...
Merchants find solid sales gains; Thanksgiving weekend gives retailers a strong start to the holiday season
Dec 01, 2003; ... The Thanksgiving weekend gave the nation's retailers a solid startto the holiday season, but stores that expected shoppers to have lessinterest in bargain-hunting were disappointed. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and other discounters had the strongestsales, attracting crowds with specials ...
Irvin J. Hutter
Dec 01, 2003 ... Irvin Joseph Hutter, 92, of 2066 Lincoln Ave., died at 8:40 a.m.Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003, at the Dubuque Nursing and Rehab Center. Friends may call ...
Democrats jockey for position in Wisconsin; State vote could be a make-or-break situation for campaigns
Dec 01, 2003; ... MADISON, Wis. (AP) - With two months to go before Wisconsin'spresidential primary, Democratic candidates are building their paidstaffs and paying frequent visits to what could be a key state in therace for the nomination. "This is a sign that the Wisconsin primary means something ...
Hurricanes wrap up active, deadly season
Dec 01, 2003; ... MIAMI (AP) - The 2003 Atlantic hurricane season was busier thanusual, with 14 named storms blamed for 62 deaths by the season's endSunday, but forecasters say it could have been worse. Hurricane Fabian was the strongest of the storms to hit land,raking Bermuda with 120 mph wind ...
Yeoh lands MTV awards
Dec 01, 2003; ... SHANGHAI, China (AP) - Michelle Yeoh, co-star of the 2001 film"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," took home actress of the yearhonors at the MTV Style Awards in Shanghai. Awards were given out in 37 categories Saturday, ranging fromfashion design to best female rocker, and nominees ...
No time to stumble in Democratic race; Dean is the likely front- runner, and rivals take aim
Dec 01, 2003; ... DES MOINES - The intensity of the race for Iowa's leadoff precinctcaucuses has gone up yet another notch, and that only makes sensebecause there really is a lot at stake on the evening of Jan. 19. Campaigns will be made and broken that night, and the rivals willhurl themselves into ...
Second family member dies from house fire
Dec 01, 2003; ... ROCKFORD, Ill. - The second member of a Rockford family injured ina Nov. 23 house fire has died. John Kosowiec, 68, died Saturday at Loyola University MedicalCenter in Maywood. He had burns on 40 percent of his body, officialssaid. His wife, 62-year-old Wanda Kosowiec, died ...
Anniversaries; Cottrell
Dec 01, 2003; ... Rick and Joyce Cottrell, of 1780 Chaney Road, celebrated their25th wedding anniversary Oct. 18 with a reception at the Knights ofColumbus Hall, Dubuque. They also will celebrate with a trip toHawaii in February. Rick Cottrell and Joyce Plumley, both of Dubuque, were ...
Lotteries; Drawings from Sunday, Dec. 1
Dec 01, 2003; ... ILLINOIS & IOWA Pick 3-Evening: 2-4-3 Pick 4-Evening: 3-4-9-1 Both states use the same numbers for these drawings. ILLINOIS Mega Millions jackpot: $33 million No one matched all six Lotto numbers drawn Saturday, pushingWednesday's jackpot ...
Moore sparks Iowa
Dec 01, 2003; ... TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Todd Meneely, Cliff Moore and Tyler Nixtpinned their opponents Sunday to lead Iowa to a 24-17 win overArizona State. Meneely, a 133-pound redshirt freshman, pinned the Sun Devils'Curtis Ray in 5:38 to improve to 2-0. Moore, a 141-pound senior fromDubuque, ...
U.S. to transfer more than 100 from Cuba; Detainees are being released by U.S. military over the next 2 months
Dec 01, 2003; ... SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - More than 100 men and boys will betransferred in the next two months from the U.S. jail for terrorismsuspects in Cuba, including a teenager who allegedly killed anAmerican special operations soldier, a U.S. military official said. The first of two new ...
Tri-state Briefs
Dec 01, 2003; ... Man killed in work accident HAZEL GREEN, Wis. - A Cuba City man was killed and a Hazel Greenman seriously injured in a construction accident Saturday afternoonin Hazel Green. Brett Runde, 28, died at the scene and Adam Pearce, 19, was takento Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque ...
Disney resigns from board; Roy was the last family member still active in the media company
Dec 01, 2003; ... LOS ANGELES (AP) - Disney vice chairman Roy E. Disney - the lastfamily member to be active in the media giant - has resigned from itsboard of directors, the company said Sunday. He reportedly called onchairman Michael Eisner to resign as well. Disney's resignation may be a ...
Obesity surgery makes gains in popularity; Patients, surgeons say benefits outweigh potential health risks
Dec 01, 2003; ... BOSTON (AP) - Ken Powers knew the potential dangers of having hisstomach stapled, but to a man who had tipped the scales at 475pounds, those risks didn't much matter. "I had this thought: If I die on the operating table, having thesurgery to try to better my life, I thought it was ...
Cook County leads Illinois in deer accidents; Increase in both human and deer populations explains the numbers
Dec 01, 2003; ... CHICAGO (AP) - It's a case of Bambi goes suburban, and the storydoesn't end happily for either the deer or the motorists whoencounter them on Illinois streets and highways. The Illinois Department of Transportation reports the statetallied a record 23,645 collisions involving deer ...
Sides work to arrange summit; Israeli, Palestinian leaders push ahead as U.S. envoy arrives
Dec 01, 2003; ... JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel and the Palestinians pushed forward withefforts to arrange a summit between their leaders Sunday, while aU.S. envoy arrived in the region to try to revive long-stalled peacetalks. Senior Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat was to meet Sunday withDov ...
Anniversaries; Stender
Dec 01, 2003; ... Richard and Michelle Stender, of 2187 Keyway Drive, celebratedtheir 25th wedding anniversary Nov. 4 with a family dinner. Richard Stender and Michelle Chapman, both of Dubuque, weremarried Nov. 4, 1978, at St ....
Delaware next for Northern Iowa in football playoffs; Blue Hens advance by ripping Southern Illinois
Dec 01, 2003; ... CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) - Forget that unsettling score that flashedback from the East Coast. Northern Iowa is going to Delaware for thequarterfinals of the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs and the Panthers areeager to make the trip. A 35-14 victory over Montana State on Saturday night ...
People come through for Belmont
Dec 01, 2003; ... Belmont (Wis.) High School We appreciate the support of the Belmont football team, parents,administration, faculty and fans during the 2003 season. The BelmontLions Club and Belmont Boosters arranged transportation of theplayers to the playoff games. It was ...
Local/Area Briefs
Dec 01, 2003; ... Target sets hours for disabled shoppers In an effort to make the holidays a joyous time for its specialguests, Target Stores once again is setting aside holiday shoppinghours for senior citizens and guests with disabilities. HolidayHelpers will take place at all 1,167 stores from ...
Governmental Meetings
Dec 01, 2003; ... Dubuque Downtown Planning Committee Long Range Planning AdvisoryCommission, 8 a.m.-noon, City Hall Annex, Conference Room 2, 1300Main St. Allamakee County Board of Supervisors, 8:45 a.m., 110 AllamakeeSt., Waukon, Iowa. Dubuque County Board of Supervisors, 9 a.m., Courthouse, ...
Convicted sniper might testify; Malvo's lawyers have subpoenaed Muhammad
Dec 01, 2003; ... CHESAPEAKE, Va. (AP) - Convicted sniper mastermind John AllenMuhammad could find himself in another courtroom this week, this timeas a witness in the trial of his alleged partner in crime, an 18-year-old who sees him as a father figure. Lee Boyd Malvo's lawyers have subpoenaed ...
International Briefs
Dec 01, 2003; ... North Korea: U.S. must pay for delay SEOUL, South Korea - North Korea says the United States shouldcompensate it for halting work on two nuclear reactors there amidefforts to arrange a second round of six-nation talks on thecommunist state's atomic weapons program. "The ...
Rising beef prices spur cattle rustlers; At least a dozen reports of rustling have surfaced in Iowa this fall
Dec 01, 2003; ... DES MOINES (AP) - Increased demand for beef has boosted the valueof cattle but has also heightened the chances of livestock theft. At least a dozen reports of cattle rustling have surfaced in Iowathis fall and in some areas of the state sheriff's deputies have beentold to watch for ...
From Ray Gray to Bubba Bubba Bubba
Dec 01, 2003; ... SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - What's in a name? If you're the former RaymondAllen Gray Jr., only one word - Bubba. The 39-year-old Springfield native legally changed his name thismonth to reflect his childhood nickname. His new first name? Bubba.His new middle name? Bubba. One guess what his ...
State hires out tax collections; Cuts leave agency short of staff
Dec 01, 2003; ... MILWAUKEE (AP) - The Department of Revenue has hired private billcollectors to track down a record $388 million in overdue taxes afterbudget cuts left the agency short-handed. The amount of delinquent taxes assigned to private collectionagencies has tripled over the past three ...
Santa gets the red fire truck treatment; Parents prefer the semi- intimate setting of traditional visit at East Dubuque school
Dec 01, 2003; ... EAST DUBUQUE, Ill. - "Merry Christmas, Santa," called EthanOrcutt, 3, as Santa climbed down from an East Dubuque fire truck atthe town's elementary school Sunday night. Ethan and a gaggle of other youngsters waited outside for the firetruck to pull up, with sirens blaring and ...
Have You Heard?; Elkader runoff appears to be foregone conclusion
Dec 01, 2003; ... Phippen will step aside on Tuesday Although an election runoff for Elkader's mayor will not be helduntil Tuesday, it appears that the winner of the contest will be BobGarms. In the regular election on Nov. 4, Garms, a write-in candidate,received 191 votes to Frank Phippen's ...
Brett C. Runde
Dec 01, 2003 ... CUBA CITY, Wis. - Brett C. Runde, 28, of Cuba City, died Saturday,Nov. 29, 2003, as the result of injuries sustained in a constructionaccident in Hazel Green. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Rose of LimaCatholic Church, Cuba City, with the Rev. David Flanagan ...
Volunteers search for missing student; Woman was last seen after leaving a shopping mall on Nov. 22
Dec 01, 2003; ... GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) - Volunteers waded through waist-deepsnowdrifts and crossed frozen ravines on farmland Sunday in thesearch for a missing University of North Dakota student. Law enforcement agencies also conducted smaller searches based ona few of the nearly 900 leads ...
Eggers' persistence pays off with Bulldogs; Ex-Wahlert standout takes game to Drake
Dec 01, 2003; ... Turns out all those patented Pete Eggers drives to the basketthree years ago were an omen. Remember how determined he was as Dubuque Wahlert's leader? How healways seemed to make something good happen, even when the laneseemed too clogged to navigate or his opponent seemed too ...
'Marshall, Marshall, Marshall'; Faulk runs for 3 TDs in Rams' win
Dec 01, 2003; ... ST. LOUIS (AP) - Marshall Faulk still knows how to get into theend zone, zooming past Hall of Famers Walter Payton and Jim Brown onthe career touchdown list. Faulk ran for three scores to help the St. Louis Rams beat theMinnesota Vikings 48-17 in a battle of division leaders ...
ISU difference maker; Vroman keys win in return to team
Dec 01, 2003; ... AMES, Iowa (AP) - Jackson Vroman brought energy, scoring andrebounding on his return from a suspension. Iowa State needed all of that and more to get by Northern Iowa. Vroman scored 18 points, grabbed nine rebounds and sparked asecond-half rally that carried Iowa State to a ...
Taxes are moving out of control
Dec 01, 2003; ... 22300 Mud Lake Road Are people aware of the taxes they will have to pay since theHomestead Exemption is being cut, and also the poor veteran is beingpunished again for serving his country because the Veterans Exemptionis also being cut. Let's say Homestead is being cut $50 and ...
Workout on the fly; Amateur trapeze artists take to the air, soar into development
Dec 01, 2003; ... WASHINGTON - It's never too late to run away and join the circus,and Paula Bridwell half-jokes that she just might. Since 1992, Bridwell has been an amateur trapeze artist secretlywaiting for her kids to grow older. At 45, she is a member of theImperial Flyers trapeze club in her ...
Couples wins Skins Game; Sorenstam pockets $225,000
Dec 01, 2003; ... LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) - Annika Sorenstam earned $225,000 and awhole lot of respect with a second-place finish in the otherwise all-male Skins Game. Fred Couples, the grand master of the skins format, won the eventfor a record fourth time. He collected all but $25,000 of ...
Sports Briefs
Dec 01, 2003; ... ISU quarterback out of hospital AMES, Iowa - Iowa State quarterback Waye Terry, who was carriedoff the field on a stretcher during the Cyclones' game at Missouri onSaturday, was released from the hospital Sunday and returned to Ames. Terry was held overnight at University of ...
Charlotte A. Clark
Dec 01, 2003 ... MASON CITY, Iowa - Charlotte Ann Clark, 65, of 424 24th St. SW,Mason City, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2003, at Muse Norris HospiceInpatient Unit, Mason City, following a brief struggle with cancer. Services will be at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph's Catholic ...
Seminary's student population in flux; Many of Divine Word's Sudanese students are forced to leave school to support their families back in Africa
Dec 01, 2003; ... Adjusting to the language and catching up on schoolwork are thebiggest challenges for the Sudanese refugees studying at Divine WordCollege, officials said. The Rev. Gus Wall, dean of students, said the Sudanese studentsare adjusting well at the school, where the population is ...
No links found on various highway shootings; Increased patrols continue in Ohio
Dec 01, 2003; ... COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Investigators trying to find out who isresponsible for a string of highway shootings said Sunday they havefound no link between the shootings and similar incidents elsewhere. The first of the 11 vehicle shootings, on a five-mile stretch ofthe interstate that ...
Stewart ignites Bears offense in blowout; Chicago enjoys best offensive day of year
Dec 01, 2003; ... CHICAGO (AP) - Kordell Stewart returned to the starter's role hethought would be his when he joined the Chicago Bears. And, for onegame at least, he made the most of his opportunity. Getting his first start in seven weeks as a replacement for theinjured Chris Chandler, Stewart ...
Astrology
Dec 01, 2003; ... If your birthday is today: Conditions in general appear promisingfor you in the year ahead, but there will be nothing commonplaceabout your modus operandi. Your progressive methods will make lifeexciting and successful in the process. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Although many ...
Hardie, Chicago fall in title game
Dec 01, 2003; ... ONEONTA, N.Y. - A former Dubuque Wahlert grad fell one goal shortof an NCAA Division III soccer championship on Sunday. Courtney Hardie is a senior forward for the University of Chicagowomen's team, which dropped a 2-1 overtime decision to the StateUniversity of New York at ...
Health & Fitness Briefs
Dec 01, 2003; ... Jo Daviess to offer immunization clinic GALENA, Ill. - The Jo Daviess County Health Department will holdan immunization clinic from 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 9at the department, 9483 U.S. 20 in Galena. Shots cost $10 each with a maximum of $30 per client ....
Lieberman: Iraq failure could bring global religious war; 'There is no substitute for victory,' senator warns
Dec 01, 2003; ... WASHINGTON (AP) - Iraq is the testing ground that will determinewhether fanatical Muslims go to war against other religions,including moderate Islam, Democratic presidential candidate JoeLieberman said Sunday. "There is no substitute for victory here. We must pull togetheracross ...
NHL Roundup; Maple Leafs double up on Rangers
Dec 01, 2003; ... Mats Sundin scored the go-ahead goal and assisted on an insurancetally, and Trevor Kidd made 33 saves in his first game this season tolead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 4-2 victory Sunday night over theNew York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Sundin broke a 2-all tie just 34 ...
Almanac
Dec 01, 2003; ... Today is Monday, Dec. 1, the 335th day of 2003. There are 30 daysleft in the year. History highlights: One hundred years ago, on Dec. 1, 1903, "The Great Train Robbery,"Edwin S. Porter's highly influential silent film Western, wasregistered for copyright on or about the date ...
Family hopes for bright Christmas; 3 little boys, mother and father are in need of the basics
Dec 01, 2003; ... Two of the three little boys in this Jackson County family are oldenough to look forward to a visit from Santa Claus at Christmas, butthere will be little for them under the tree unless the familyreceives help. The boys father works full-time, but at a laborer job withouthealth ...
McCain: Congress spends 'like a drunken sailor'
Dec 01, 2003; ... WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress is throwing away astonishing amounts,"spending money like a drunken sailor," and President Bush shares theblame because he is not using his veto power, Republican Sen. JohnMcCain said Sunday. McCain, an avid critic of spending for lawmakers' pet projects ...
Margaret S. Klauer
Dec 01, 2003 ... Margaret S. Klauer, 88, of Heritage Manor, formerly of 2395Radford Road, died at 7:50 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, at HeritageManor. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick's CatholicChurch. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Friends may callfrom 4 to 8 p.m ....
Leagues - bowling
Dec 01, 2003 ... Men Dog House/Alt's Mini Storage Team - Continental Realty 1106, KD Welding 3171. Individual - JoeCharland 275, 697. Bud Light Fleetwood Team - Knickers 1195, 3392. Individual - Marty Lampe 275, JimJohnson (248-201-265) 714. Women Ladies ...
Comedy Central tries hand at awards show; The 'Commies' will honor best comedy work in 2003
Dec 01, 2003; ... NEW YORK (AP) - Yet another awards show. It sounds like somethingthe folks at Comedy Central would rather mock than be responsiblefor. So they're trying to do both. The ad campaign for the first Commie Awards, to be shown at 8p.m. Sunday on Comedy Central, questions whether ...
Morning exercise can make sleep easier; Researchers believe it sets the body clock for women
Dec 01, 2003; ... WASHINGTON - Older women who often have trouble sleeping mightwant to consider a little workout in the morning for a better rest atnight. Morning exercisers, especially women, had fewer complaints about abad night's sleep and those who stretched in the morning had somewhatbetter ...
Midsize SUVs do well in high-speed testing
Dec 01, 2003; ... WASHINGTON (AP) - Eight of the nine midsize sport utility vehiclestested won the highest safety rating in new high-speed crash tests,according to results released Sunday by an insurer-funded safetygroup. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ranked vehicles basedon their ...