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A recent front page article in the ADJ stirred up some thoughts about Jason Ungethum.  In the newspaper, the article was about a man who had been convicted of murder twenty some years ago and is now up for parole.  It got me wondering about Jason and if, he too, would soon be eligible for parole.  I used the DOC Locator site to look up Jason.  It does show that he will be eligbile for parole on 08/23/2012.

I was unable to find any court records as to what he was actually sentenced to, but, Marshfield News Herald reports that he was sentenced to Life.

There has always been so much speculation about that murder, but over the years I have not heard anything that would help exonnerate Jason.

Since the murder/crimes were so long ago, I am wondering if the same rules will apply to him as to others, for example, I believe that a sex offender must be released to the same area where their crime was committed.

I am also wondering if this will be his first parole hearing, or if he has already been denied parole in the past.  Do they offer any type of counceling or rehabilitation for someone like Jason, or is he just left behind in that regard with the idea that he will never be released?

- Jason Ungethum was convicted of killing his grandmother, Pauline Rock, age 76, on June 31, 1988.  He was also convicted of First Degree Sexual Assault against her. He is currently incarcerated at Oshkosh Correctional Instituation-

Milwaukee Journal article from 1988

Marshfield News Herald / Marshfield Public Library info

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Yesterday I read some chatter on social media that the FBI and DEA were in Antigo for drug busts. There was also mention that the busts were “big name” people and a few people even talked about Coaches and Teachers.

Today, I see that WSAW has reported that John Lund, who is Principal at a West and Pleastview Elementary Schools and also a football Coach, has been put on PAID Administrative leave.  They are not giving a reason for this.

There is nothing yet posted on the Wisconsin Court site, and I am really hoping that this is not something that will be swept under the rug, like many other things in Antigo.

I would love to hear more information on this.

Article on WSAW

***********************UPDATE 12/12/11************

In Satuday’s (12/10/11) paper, the Antigo Daily Journal reported that the Antigo School Board had a closed session today (Monday) regarding the administrative leave of John Lund. You can read the full article HERE.

***********************UPDATE 1/20/12************

Mr. Lund has been charged: Looks Like Antigo Coach/Principal Finally Charged – This blog contains links to the Criminal Complaint

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WSAW reports the body of the missing kayaker from Post Lake was discovered at 4:30 PM Saturday 11/12/11. The mans obituary appeared in the Saturday 11/12/11 edition of the ADJ which is published Friday evening 11/11/11. Doesn’t a person need to be confirmed dead vs just missing before an obituary is published ?

http://www.wsaw.com/home/headlines/Breaking__Body_of_Missing_Kayaker_Found_133758088.html

The Antigo Journal does not have Saturday’s obituaries posted on the internet, and we did not find a website for the Werner-Harmsen Funeral Home of Waupun, which is serving the family of the deceased man, Travis Groenewold.

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Antigo is getting a new doctor…Dr. Patrick McKenna. Here is an article about him in the Antigo Daily Journal:

http://www.antigodailyjournal.com/full.php?id=13658

This is not the first time Dr. McKenna has been in the limelight. There is also a video on Youtube interviewing him while he handed out sick notes to the Madison capitol protesters last Feb.

If you don’t feel like going to work…he is your man!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7phru2KkDY&feature=player_embedded

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As reported in the Antigo Daily Journal, the Halloween Parade will be going down the Walking Trail this year, instead of through downtown Antigo on Fifth Avenue, as years past.

I am wondering how this will go.  I don’t think it’s a bad idea, but, it makes me wonder if it is just one more thing that will be taken from “Downtown” and another way to shun the downtown area.  Keep taking things that used to happen downtown and move them somewhere else so there is less reminder of how run down that area is.

You can find the ADJ article here:
http://antigodailyjournal.com/full.php?id=13569

According to that article, the parade is set to start at 1pm, on Sunday, Oct. 30.  Participants are to meet at Little League Park, at the corner of Langlade Road and Second Avenue. From there, the parade will move westerly to the Fourth Avenue Damn.

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Willie Nelson’s Son to Perform at Edison Club in Antigo

Nick’s Tap of Antigo is gearing up for a performance by Willie Nelson’s Son, Lukas Nelson and his band “Promise of the Real”, at the Edison Club on November 5th, 2011. Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo will be the opening band for the show.

Lukas Nelson has been on the David Letterman Show amongst others.

YouTube Video of Lukas Nelson performing “Four Letter Word” on the David Letterman Show:

You can also see the opening band on YouTube:
YouTube Video of Aaron Williams and the Hoodoo performing “Boom Boom”

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State Stops Use of Roll-Your-Own Machine at Bargain Butts

The Roll-Your-Own machine that is put to use at cigarette tobacco shops has apparently been shut down at the Antigo Bargain Butts store, along with others in nearby areas.  As the sign on their door currently says, you may still buy tobacco, but, you can not use the Roll-Your-Own machine, which is the appealing “selling point” for these types of stores.which really is the “appeal” of the business.

In recent news stories there have been reports of the State of Wisconsin actually going around and putting a stop to the use of the Roll-Your-Own machines.  The State contends that the process is to be considered “manufacturing”, which means more rules to be followed by the companies, and I am sure, more taxes also.

I think this is an outrage.  The State is simply upset because some people figured out ways to sell tobacco that avoids the high taxes which are imposed on regular packaged cigarettes.  This is especially upsetting since you can drive to Ho-Chunk or other stores on a Native American Reservation and not have to pay the outrageous cigarette tax amounts.

If you are not familiar with the process that Bargain Butts and other similar type stores use, it can be explained as you buy the tobacco that you choose, and then use the Roll-Your-Own machine to package your cigarettes in a short period of time.  I believe less than 10 minutes it takes to roll a “carton” of smokes for about $30. Since you are technically rolling your own smokes, you do not have to pay the State and Federal taxes.

Bargain Butts is located in the World of Wood complex at 2242 Neva Road in Antigo. Phone 715-350-4444.

You can also add a Rating/Review of Bargain Butts HERE.

Good news for Bargain Butts:  A recent news report states that a Dane County Judge blocked the state tobacco crackdown – read the story HERE.

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2 people have died as a result of a car accident that happened near Antigo.

A mother and her 8 day old baby daughter have died as a result of a tragic automobile accident near Antigo.

Rana Dettman, 21, of Wausau, died October 1,2011.  Her daughter, Payge Zynda, also died from the accident on September 30, 2011.  She was just 8 days old.

Ms. Dettman was a 2008 graduate of Antigo High School.  She was employed at Kretz Lumber Company in Antigo.

Rana Dettman obituary

Payge Zynda obituary

You can also read the news article in the Antigo Daily Journal HERE.

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Rummage and Bake Sale Scheduled for missing Wausau woman

A Rummage Sale and Bake Sale is in the works to raise money for the Stephanie Low Search and Reward.

This event will be held on Saturday, August 27th at Rachel’s Roadside from 8am to 5pm.

Rachel’s Roadside is located at W17298 Spruce Road, Wittenberg, WI.  715-253-3190.

Stephanie Low went missing from Wausau on 10/10/2010.  She is 22 years old.  She is a white female, 5’2″ tall, 170 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. If you have any information about Stephanie, please call the Wausau Police at 715-261-7883.

Missing Wausau Woman Stephanie Low

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