Monday, February 17, 2014
Arrest in Amery
And the news from Amery is not good.
Amery, Wis., police chief arrested on suspicion of driving drunk
"Amery, Wis., Police Chief Thomas Marson was arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly driving with a blood-alcohol level at nearly twice the legal limit...
"Speaking to a deputy at his home shortly after midnight, Marson, 55, said slippery roads caused him to slide into a ditch. The deputy smelled a strong odor of intoxicants on his breath and asked Marson if he had been drinking since the crash. Marson said he had not and had his last drink about an hour ago, the report states.
"When asked, Marson said he felt he was over the legal limit to drive. He was unable to recite the alphabet or complete a one-leg stand test, and a preliminary breath test showed his blood-alcohol level was .156, according to the report..."
Amery, Wis., police chief arrested on suspicion of driving drunk
"Amery, Wis., Police Chief Thomas Marson was arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly driving with a blood-alcohol level at nearly twice the legal limit...
"Speaking to a deputy at his home shortly after midnight, Marson, 55, said slippery roads caused him to slide into a ditch. The deputy smelled a strong odor of intoxicants on his breath and asked Marson if he had been drinking since the crash. Marson said he had not and had his last drink about an hour ago, the report states.
"When asked, Marson said he felt he was over the legal limit to drive. He was unable to recite the alphabet or complete a one-leg stand test, and a preliminary breath test showed his blood-alcohol level was .156, according to the report..."
Monday, February 03, 2014
April
29, 1942 – January 14, 2014 Beloved mate, father and grandfather, Dean
Marshall Nelson passed away suddenly on January 14, 2014. He's survived
by devoted life partner Deborah Taylor, his loving daughter Michelle
Popel, son Mark Nelson (Katrin), grandchildren Preston Anderson and
Lauren Popel, favorite cousin Jon Lyman and many loving friends. Dean
grew up in the Midway area of St. Paul, MN, and enjoyed spending time at
the family cabin in Wisconsin, especially with his grandparents Arthur
and Emma Lyman. Dean and his first mate, Deborah lived their dream
sailing the Caribbean for many years. A fantastic storyteller, Dean was
truly fun to be around—he loved all people and living creatures and they
in turn loved him. He will be missed by family and friends. Dean was
preceded in death by his parents Harold and Violet Nelson. Details of a
Celebration of Life for Dean and interment to follow.
Published in Pioneer Press on Feb. 2, 2014
