Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque) back issues from April 2005:
Pulling for them; Draft horse competition will tug at the reins
Apr 01, 2005; ... When Jay Roussel saw that there was going to be a bull ridingevent at Five Flags, he thought it would be perfect to organize ahorse pulling event right after it. The draft horse pull will be at "high noon" April 10 at the FiveFlags Center. In competition, horses pull loads that are ...
Archdiocese named in abuse lawsuit; Man says former chaplain at Loras Academy abused him in 1954
Apr 01, 2005; ... Another priest of the Archdiocese of Dubuque has been accused ofsexually abusing a young man. The Rev. Albert Carman, now deceased, is the subject of a lawsuitfiled against the archdiocese in Dubuque District Court Monday by aDubuque County man identified as John Doe ...
T-Birds benefit from sneak peek at Cherokee; Dubuque set to begin National tourney tonight
Apr 01, 2005; ... Josh Hauge couldn't have asked for a better scouting tool for manyof his Dubuque ThunderBirds. Last weekend, Hauge and about 10 of his players traveled toPeoria, Ill., to watch the Central States Hockey League tournament.And they walked away with a good feel for the Toledo ...
U.S. soldier convicted in shooting death of Iraqi
Apr 01, 2005; ... WIESBADEN, Germany (AP) - A military court Thursday convicted aU.S. Army tank company commander of a lesser criminal charge inconnection with the shooting death of a wounded Iraqi last year. Capt. Rogelio "Roger" Maynulet was found guilty of assault withintent to commit voluntary ...
Sparks fly during convict's sentencing; Judge says the incident 'was a little unnerving'
Apr 01, 2005; ... When a defendant appearing for sentencing turned violent thisweek, the presiding judge couldn't help but wonder whether Dubuquewas about to become the site of the nation's next courthouse tragedy. Convicted of second-degree robbery as a habitual offender, 34-year-old Richard L ....
Teen accidentally shot in foot
Apr 01, 2005; ... PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. - A 13-year-old Prairie du Chien boy'sright foot was accidentally shot while he and three other boys wereshooting a rifle Wednesday in Bridgeport Township, authorities said. The boy, whose name was not released, was treated at Prairie duChien Memorial ...
Weather Data
Apr 01, 2005; ... Temperatures High/low Thursday*57/40 High/low a year ago51/31 Record high 4/182 in 1946 Record low 4/117 in 1954 Heating degree days Wed9 Total since July 1, 20045,883 (*As of 4:30 p.m.) Precipitation Precipitation ...
International Briefs
Apr 01, 2005; ... U.S. military plane crashes in Albania TIRANA, Albania - A U.S. military airplane crashed in centralAlbania while on a training mission Thursday, and nine Americanpersonnel aboard were believed to have been killed, the AlbanianDefense Ministry said. The Pentagon said a C-130 ...
NBA Roundup; Bulls win 8th straight
Apr 01, 2005; ... LeBron James' game-tying 3-pointer at the end of regulation couldhave crushed the Chicago Bulls. Instead, it made them more determined to keep their winning streakintact. "Going in the huddle we were not demoralized. We were ready toplay more. As a matter of fact they were ...
Guess what? Film shows changes in society; 'Guess Who' contains some serious and funny moments
Apr 01, 2005; ... "Guess Who" is billed as both a remake of the 1967 film "GuessWho's Coming to Dinner" and, if the trailer is to be believed, aslapstick comedy. It's neither. It's a fine little movie that shows, if anything,how society has changed in the 40 years since the first film. I don't ...
Engagements; Murphy-Then
Apr 01, 2005; ... Announcement is made of the engagement of Lisa Murphy to Tim Then,both of Centralia, Iowa. She is the daughter of Dennis Murphy, ofDubuque, and Judy Murphy, of Centralia. He is the son of Phil andJanet Then, of Peosta, Iowa. She attends Northeast Iowa Community College and works ...
Incomes, spending show solid gains
Apr 01, 2005; ... WASHINGTON (AP) - Americans' incomes, bolstered by strong gains inhiring, rose by 0.3 percent in February while consumer spendingclimbed at an even faster pace of 0.5 percent, the governmentreported Thursday. The Commerce Department said the gain in spending followed a ...
Sadie S. Elrick
Apr 01, 2005 ... ELIZABETH, Ill. - Sadie S. Elrick, 99, of Elizabeth, diedWednesday, March 30, 2005, at the Galena (Ill.) Stauss Hospital. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Schapville (Ill.) ZionPresbyterian Church, with Pastor Reverend Doug Hall, of theSchapville Zion Presbyterian Church ...
Kutcher says P. Diddy inspired movie
Apr 01, 2005; ... NEW YORK (AP) - Ashton Kutcher says the concept for his new movie,"Guess Who," started with P. Diddy. "The idea really came from when I was spending time with SeanCombs and people couldn't figure out why the two of us were hangingout together," Kutcher says in the April issue of ...
Hinrich, Dwight jerseys at auction
Apr 01, 2005; ... A pair of autographed professional sports jerseys will be amongthe items featured at the Holy Family Catholic Schools' Circle ofCelebration dinner and auction on Saturday. The auction will include autographed jerseys of Chicago Bullsguard Kirk Hinrich ...
Astrology
Apr 01, 2005; ... If your birthday is today: Shifts in conditions or unusual changescould be in the offing for you in the year ahead where your majoraffairs are concerned. Be prepared to handle whatever it is thatcomes your way and you can go far. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Be on your best behavior ...
Margot J. Petrakis
Apr 01, 2005 ... FREEPORT, Ill. - Margot Jane Petrakis, 69, of Freeport, diedSaturday, March 26, 2005, in Port Isabel, Texas. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Grace EpiscopalChurch, 10 S. Cherry Ave., Freeport. She was born on June 30, 1935, in Dubuque, daughter of Bix ...
Vatican: Pontiff 'very serious' after suffering heart failure
Apr 01, 2005; ... VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope John Paul II suffered heart failureduring treatment for a urinary tract infection and was in "veryserious" condition today, the Vatican said. Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls said in a statement thatthe pope, who was being treated at the Vatican, ...
Candidates answer questions, address issues: Dunleith Township Trustee; Cynthia M. "Casey" Klein
Apr 01, 2005; ... Family: Originally from Fargo, N.D. Moved to the tri-state area in1989. Resident: Lived in East Dubuque area for the past nine years.Votes in Dunleith Township District III. Community Involvement: "I am a member of the East Dubuque LionsClub, a volunteer with the Juvenile ...
National Briefs
Apr 01, 2005; ... 1 person killed in duct-tape plant blast COLUMBIA, S.C. - An explosion late Wednesday rocked a plant thatmakes duct tape, shooting a fireball into the air and shaking homes amile away. One employee was killed, officials said. The blast at the Intertape Polymer Group plant ...
Pope's status grave; Group prays for pope at Loras College chapel service
Apr 01, 2005; ... With candles burning warmly in yellow votives and the scent ofincense in the air, heads were bowed Thursday night as a small groupof people prayed for Pope John Paul II inside Loras College's Chapelof Christ the King. Students are welcome to attend this contemplative-type ...
Report wary of oil 'super spike'; As crude futures again surpass $55 per barrel, analysts suggest the possibility that prices could surpass $100
Apr 01, 2005; ... Crude-oil futures rallied above $55 per barrel Thursday, helped byrising prices for gasoline and heating oil and an investment bankreport that said strong demand and tight supplies could cause a"super spike" that sends prices above $100 per barrel. After climbing as high as $56.10 ...
Spears lashes out at tabloid magazines
Apr 01, 2005; ... NEW YORK (AP) - Tired of pregnancy reports, Britney Spears islashing out at tabloid magazines. "Do you, Us Weekly, In Touch, Star and other desperate magazineswant employees who are honest, or those who are liars?" Spears writesin a posting on her Web site addressed "Dear False ...
Births
Apr 01, 2005; ... Wednesday, March 30, 2005 Rogers - Erin and Lynne (Burlage) Rogers, Kieler, Wis., boy atMercy Medical Center-Dubuque. Kirby - Travis and Andrea (Welsh) Kirby, Dubuque, girl at Mercy. Blair - Bryan and Sara Blair, Farley, Iowa, boy at Mercy. Bettcher - Justin and ...
Schiavo's Family Plans Separate Funerals
Apr 01, 2005; ... PINELLAS PARK, Fla. - Protesters were gone Friday from the hospicewhere Terri Schiavo died, but the seething feud between her parentsand husband raged, with the families planning separate funerals. Schiavo, 41, died Thursday, 13 days after her feeding tube wasremoved by a judge's ...
Sports Calendar
Apr 01, 2005; ... TODAY Boys prep soccer - Western Dubuque at Wahlert, 4:15 p.m. Boys prep track - Hempstead, Senior, Wahlert at Pleasant ValleyInvitational, 4:30 p.m. College track and field - Loras at Central Invitational Girls prep track - Senior at Hempstead ...
Koppel to leave 'Nightline'
Apr 01, 2005; ... NEW YORK (AP) - Ted Koppel, who has anchored ABC News' "Nightline"since its inception a quarter-century ago, said Thursday he willleave the network when his contract expires at the end of the year. His departure comes at a time of questions about the future of hislate-night news ...
Relieved Illinois on long-planned road trip; No. 1 Illinois Final Four team with most to lose
Apr 01, 2005; ... ST. LOUIS (AP) - About a half-hour outside St. Louis, the Illinoisteam bus swung off the road and pulled into a bowling alley. For about an hour, the coaches and players indulged in one oftheir favorite pastimes, bowling a few games, eating pizza andchilling out - the same thing ...
Lyle F. Hartman
Apr 01, 2005 ... GREELEY, Iowa - Lyle Fred Hartman, 79, of Greeley, died Thursdaymorning, March 31, 2005, at Regional Medical Center, Manchester,following a ...
Correction
Apr 01, 2005; ... East Dubuque Police Chief Steve O'Connell's name was inadvertentlyomitted from last week's ...
Candidates answer questions, address issues: Dunleith Township Trustee; Ronald "Sam" Fluhr
Apr 01, 2005; ... Family: Married to Donna for 32 years. Two grown children Resident: has lived in township entire life and votes in Dunleith1 precinct. Community involvement:"I have been a member of the East DubuqueFire Department for almost 35 years having served as fire chieftwice.. As ...
More volunteer during spring break; Many are choosing to spend their vacations building houses and helping hurricane victims
Apr 01, 2005; ... CHICAGO (AP) - It's spring break, but there's no beach and nokicking back for Alice Tin. The 17-year-old junior from a boarding school in suburban Bostonis dipping raw chicken in flour, getting it ready to fry at a Chicagocafe that serves the homeless and others in need ....
Warriors, Chieftains forge split; High numbers, high winds highlight doubleheader
Apr 01, 2005; ... POTOSI, Wis. - It was a no-doubter, a monster blast. Joe Lange's home run in the first inning of Game 1 of Thursday'snon-conference interstate doubleheader here between the East DubuqueWarriors and Potosi Chieftains probably would have left the ballparkon any day, but with winds ...
Illinois Briefs
Apr 01, 2005; ... Village settles MTBE lawsuit with oil group EAST ALTON, Ill. - Officials in this Metro East village havesettled for $8 million with a group of oil companies over thecontamination of a water supply well. The lawsuit alleged that the companies, which operated gasstations, ...
Rosemond praises old-fashioned parenting; Columnist/author preaches a leadership philosophy that does not 'put your child at the center of your attention'
Apr 01, 2005; ... You know all that stuff you were told about "getting involved"with your child and making your child a part of the decision-makingprocess? Well, John Rosemond told a crowd of more than 600 people Thursdayevening to forget all that "psychobabble." "In the 1960s, we completely ...
Pope Said Conscious, in Grave Condition
Apr 01, 2005; ... VATICAN CITY - Pope John Paul II suffered heart failure and is in"very grave" condition, the Vatican said Friday, but it said he waslucid and spent the morning celebrating Mass and receiving top aides,asking one to read him the biblical account of Christ's crucifixionand ...
Wall Street; Stocks sag on oil's surge
Apr 01, 2005; ... NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks sagged Thursday, ending a lacklusterquarter in negative range as investors weighed rising U.S. incomesand consumer spending against lofty oil prices, which rose followingan investment bank's suggestion that energy was in the early stagesof a bull ...
Lawmakers seek meatier Spam tax
Apr 01, 2005; ... OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - Lawmakers want to slip a secret ingredientinto the state budget: Spam. Along with tax increases on cigarettes and hard liquor, therecently released Senate budget proposal would slap a higher tax oncanned meat. Spam, Vienna sausages, potted ham, chili con ...
Letters to the Editor; Court kinder to Couey than Schiavo
Apr 01, 2005; ... 749 Dewey Ave., Galena, Ill. I have been following two news stories with great interest. Thefirst is about a man named John E. Couey. This man is accused ofkidnapping, raping and murdering a 9-year-old girl, Jessica M.Lunsford, and then discarding her body. He, if convicted and ...
Council finishes Internet study Congress sought in 1998; Research delayed by major developments
Apr 01, 2005; ... WASHINGTON (AP) - Talk about turning in your homework late: Thegovernment just finished a report on Internet traffic that Congressrequested seven years ago. Lawmakers had demanded the $1 million federal study, ultimatelycalled "Signposts in Cyberspace," under a 1998 federal law, ...
Engagements; Crawford-Walbrun
Apr 01, 2005; ... Marjorie and Edward Eisner, of Phillips, Wis., announce theengagement of their daughter Karla, of Galena, Ill., to John Walbrun.He is the son of Elenor Walbrun, of ...
Can you top this?; Final Four teams cap off terrific tournament
Apr 01, 2005; ... ST. LOUIS (AP) - Rick Pitino and Roy Williams. OverachievingMichigan State and almost-undefeated Illinois. The Final Four teams will have to put on quite a show if they'regoing to match the excitement of possibly the best NCAA tournamentever. But these marquee coaches and programs ...
Schiavo dies after bitter battle; Brain-damaged woman's death comes 13 days after her feeding tube is removed in right-to-die dispute
Apr 01, 2005; ... PINELLAS PARK, Fla. (AP) - With her husband and parents feuding tothe bitter end and beyond, Terri Schiavo died Thursday, 13 days afterher feeding tube was removed in a wrenching right-to-die dispute thatengulfed the courts, Capitol Hill and the White House and divided ...
Joyce M. Kramer
Apr 01, 2005 ... POTOSI, Wis. - Joyce M. Kramer, 73, of Potosi, died Wednesday,March 30, 2005, at the Brooksville (Fla.) Regional ...
School board candidates address local issues; Steve McClain
Apr 01, 2005; ... Family: Married, wife Terry; three children, Saunya ( husband A.J.and son Charlie), Ryan and Cody, all graduating from East DubuqueHigh School. Resident: Lived in East Dubuque since 1980. Currently employed byChemical Interchange of St. Louis as an OTR Driver carrying ...
Local sports roundup; Van Ostrand throws perfect game for ED
Apr 01, 2005; ... Sara Van Ostrand tossed a perfect game in leading the host EastDubuque softball team past non-conference foe Shullsburg, 16-0, onThursday. Van Ostrand (2-0) was also the Warriors' leading hitter, going 3-for-4 with two triples. Teammates Sara Cueno and Jackie Knockel hadtwo hits ...
Powerball winners cite fortune cookie; A record 110 players won prizes in Wednesday's drawing, most of whom apparently used the numbers in a fortune-cookie
Apr 01, 2005; ... DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Dozens of people recently got an extra-special dessert with their Chinese food: a winning lottery number. A record 110 players won $500,000 and $100,000 prizes inWednesday's Powerball drawing, most of whom apparently used thenumbers included in a ...
World Bank OKs Wolfowitz; His installation enables the Bush administration to put its imprint on the bank
Apr 01, 2005; ... WASHINGTON (AP) - The World Bank approved Paul Wolfowitz as itsnew president Thursday, affirming the administration's choice of aBush loyalist to take the helm of the 184-nation development bank. Wolfowitz, the deputy defense secretary who helped plan the Iraqwar, will begin his ...
Lawmaker charged with drunken driving after tavern industry event
Apr 01, 2005; ... MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The state Ethics Board is investigating areception held by lobbyists for the tavern industry that a lawmakerattended hours before he was arrested for drunken driving. State Sen. Russ Decker and other lawmakers were charged $5 forfood and as much beer as they ...
Local Briefs
Apr 01, 2005; ... Key West store sells $10,000 lottery ticket DES MOINES - A Dubuque-area store sold a winning $10,000 ticket inWednesday's Hot Lotto drawing. The $10,000 winning ticket was sold at Key West Conoco at 2150Twin Valley Drive for Wednesday's $5.22 million Hot Lotto drawing ....
5 clergy-abuse suits filed since February
Apr 01, 2005; ... Earlier this month, a lawsuit filed against the Archdiocese ofDubuque claims the Rev. John A. Schmitz, now deceased, raped a 12-year-old student at Sacred Heart School in 1959. Also in early March, a lawsuit against the archdiocese claimsWilliam A. Goltz abused a man at Sacred ...
Animals, rides part of fun fair at Five Flags
Apr 01, 2005; ... Exotic animals from around the world will be featured, along withcamel and pony rides, games, carnival rides, inflated bouncers,concessions, souvenirs and novelties at the Ultimate Children's FunFair, Saturday and Sunday at Five Flags Center. Children will have a chance to ride a ...
Leonard M. Winter
Apr 01, 2005 ... Leonard M. Winter, 61, of Mount Hope, Wis., formerly of Dubuque,died Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at the Lancaster (Wis.) Care Center,with his family at his bedside. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church,Fennimore, Wis., with the Rev. George Horath ...
Candidates answer questions, address issues: Dunleith Township Trustee; Mark Cueno
Apr 01, 2005; ... Family: "My wife Kim and I have three three daughter: Emily, Abbyand Sara. Emily is a third-year student at St. Ambrose University;Abby is in her first year at Mount Mercy College and Sara is a seniorat the East Dubuque high School and planning to attend Loras Collegethis ...
Commission's recommendations
Apr 01, 2005; ... The United States needs an integrated intelligence community thatis more imaginative and willing to run risks. Recommendations to the president: * Give the new director of national intelligence powers to matchhis responsibilities. Under the new intelligence law, the director ...
Bomb kills 5 Iraqis; 16 people also are wounded in attack near shrine
Apr 01, 2005; ... BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - A suicide car bomber blew himself up Thursdaynear an Islamic shrine, killing five Iraqis in the latest attack onShiite Muslim pilgrims marking a major religious holiday. The blast in Tuz Khormato, 55 miles south of Kirkuk, killed threecivilians, including a ...
Death penalty divides Senate; GOP pushes for vote; Democrats stifle debate
Apr 01, 2005; ... DES MOINES (AP) - The deadlocked Iowa Senate appears headed for ashowdown over one of the most emotional issues lawmakers have facedthis session - the question of reinstating the death penalty. Republican leaders insist they'll push for a vote on the issue,perhaps as early as next ...
Ione Behnke
Apr 01, 2005 ... PLATTEVILLE, Wis. - Ione Behnke, 91, of Platteville, diedThursday, March 31, 2005, at Heartland Health Care ...
Area residents offer views on Schiavo case; Strong emotions are stirred and questions of morality are raised
Apr 01, 2005; ... As the legal case over Terri Schiavo, the severely brain damagedFlorida woman who died Thursday morning following the removal of herfeeding tube, came to an end, tri-state area residents conveyedstrong emotions about the case. From dining room debates, to college lecture hall ...
Attorneys pursue new trial in murder case
Apr 01, 2005; ... MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Attorneys representing a man convicted almost25 years ago for the rape and murder of a Platteville woman urged thestate Supreme Court on Thursday to grant him a new trial, saying newDNA evidence casts doubt on his conviction. Attorney Jerome Buting said ...
Jeanette L. Eggers
Apr 01, 2005 ... LANCASTER, Wis. - Jeanette L. Eggers, 78, of Lancaster, passedaway Thursday, March 31, 2005, at Morningside Assisted Living,Lancaster. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Schwartz Funeral Home,Lancaster, with Pastor Dennis Thomas officiating. Burial will be inHillside ...
Wholesaler seeks $2.6 million for flu vaccine doses; Blagojevich ordered vaccine from Europe but the state was unable to import it
Apr 01, 2005; ... CHICAGO (AP) - A British wholesaler that Gov. Rod Blagojevichhired to provide thousands of flu vaccine doses to Illinois has fileda complaint against the state demanding nearly $2.6 million that thestate's chief financial officer has refused to pay. Blagojevich ordered the vaccine ...
Volunteers; Dubuque County
Apr 01, 2005; ... * Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program for Dubuque andDelaware counties. Advocate for a child to have a safe, permanenthome. Must be 21 years of age and have flexible schedule. CallShirley, 563/582-6219. * Dubuque County Foster Grandparents is looking for volunteers ...
Belva L. Schuety
Apr 01, 2005 ... ELKADER, Iowa - Belva Louise Schuety, 70, of Elkader, diedWednesday, March 30, 2005, at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids,following a brief illness. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Peace ...
Porter brings calm to bench; Bates healthy; Games on radio
Apr 01, 2005; ... Byron Porter gained a whole new appreciation for Dubuque hockeywhen he joined the ThunderBirds' coaching staff at midseason. Porter previously worked with the Dubuque/Cedar Rapids co-operative high school team before becoming frustrated with theprogram. Then ThunderBirds head coach ...