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From Freeman
Golden Guernsey saved?
Superior Dairy parent company offers $5.5M for dairy; bidding process will take 45 days
By Sarah Pryor
Freeman Staff
WAUKESHA – The shuttered Golden Guernsey dairy plant could be up and operating again within a matter of months, since Superior Dairy’s parent company has signed a $5.5 million asset purchase agreement to buy the plant and the machinery inside it.According to documents filed Friday in Delaware bankruptcy court, Ohio-based LEL Operating Company has put down a 10-percent “good faith” deposit of $550,000 along with the signed agreement.
Bankruptcy trustee Charles A. Stanziale, Jr., of New Jerseybased law firm McCarter & English said the bankruptcy judge will approve the bidding process sometime this month, at which point a 45-day clock will begin ticking for other interested bidders to enter their bids as well.
“Others can bid higher, and I suspect that they might,” Stanziale told The Freeman Friday. “But I believe LEL is serious, otherwise they wouldn’t have signed the agreement.” If LEL is the highest bidder after 45 days, the judge will approve the contract and ultimately the sale. “(LEL) plans to open it back up as a functioning dairy, at least that’s the representation they made to me, which is one of the reasons we went with them,” Stanziale said, adding that from the beginning, he’s been primarily interested in buyers who would keep the dairy operating rather than liquidate its assets.
The 83-year-old Golden Guernsey dairy plant closed suddenly Jan. 5, leaving more than 100 employees scrambling to search for new employment, health insurance and more.
The plant’s former owner, a California-based capital firm called OpenGate, announced shortly afterward that the plant was filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Delaware. OpenGate CEO Andrew Nikou issued a statement that blamed operating expenses, the union and a pressure to lower prices for the decision.
Stanziale said unfortunately the bankruptcy process will take at least two months to complete, and he doesn’t know exactly how many jobs could be restored.
“This won’t be a back to work on Monday-type thing,” Stanziale said. “We’ll have to be patient.”
Jeffrey Testa, Stanziale’s counsel at McCarter & English, said he’s pleased to see the process moving in a positive direction.
Both he and Stanziale have lots of experience with large settlements, handling high-profile bankruptcy cases ranging from Tower Airlines to Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts and beyond. Also, the men facilitated the donation of thousands of gallons of Golden Guernsey milk to local charities and allowed former employees to return to the plant for their personal effects in January.
“The trustee worked day and night on this deal and we are very pleased with the result for all creditors of the bankruptcy estate and the community,” Testa said.
BID termination hearing scheduled for next week
WAUKESHA – The process of dissolving the Business Improvement District will continue with a meeting before the Plan Commission Wednesday.
After the hearing, a 30-day period will begin in which property owners can add or remove their names from the dissolution petition. If property owners representing the majority of the district’s assessed value remain on the petition after 30 days, the district will be dissolved.
Property owners filed the petition to disband the district entirely after City Administrator Ed Henschel released a new plan for the BID to act as a grantor organization.Last year, all but two members of the BID Board resigned amid controversy over former Executive Director Meghan Sprager’s resignation, during which she submitted a nine-page letter detailing alleged abuses at the hands of former BID Board members.
The Plan Commission will host the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Common Council Chambers, City Hall, 201 Delafield St.
Here’s what else is happening at Waukesha government meetings this week:
Police & Fire Commission
5 p.m. Monday, Fire Station No. 1 130 W. St. Paul Ave.
■ The commission will go into closed session to meet with executive search firm Voorhees Associates to consider applications from people interested in the fire chief position.
Common Council
7:30 p.m.Tuesday, Council Chambers City Hall, 201 Delafield St.
■ The council will host a public hearing on proposed modifications to the zoning code that would regulate the number and placement of payday businesses within the city.
■ The council will also discuss a request by the City Administrator’s Office to transfer $696,000 from the city’s General Fund reserves to make emergency repairs to the downtown streetlight system.
– Sarah Pryor, Freeman Staff
Waukesha’s Freeman Friday Night Live
Sad to hear that Poppin’ on Broadway will no longer be having a stage for Freeman Friday Night Lives. Kathy Garcia had one of the best stages downtown and always a packed house. She put her heart and soul into her stage to make sure everyone was having fun. If even half or a fourth of what was printed in the article and subsequent letter to the editor is true, then downtown Waukesha is in more trouble than anyone realizes.
The bickering, snarkiness, and feuding must END – for everyone involved, especially the community. If such behavior starts with communities this small, I can see why the Washington, D.C., crowd is out of control. Downtown Waukesha will go back to hearing the crickets chirping on Friday nights if this behavior continues. I don’t think anyone wants to see that happen. I wish Montecito the best of luck at their stage this summer. I have had some really great times downtown on Friday nights and would like to see them continue.– Trinette Hernandez, Waukesha
POLICE BLOTTER
Waukesha Police Department
THURSDAY 7:46 a.m. – A caller in the 1400 block of Horizon Trail reported footprints going under her deck and toward her neighbor’s house. Police spoke to the caller, who later learned that her neighbor has a 30-year old son living in the basement, and the son has friends over during the day without permission.
12:56 p.m. – A caller reported hearing a child yelling “let me in, I’m cold” for half an hour in the 1300 block of Camden Way. Police made contact with the child’s mother, who stated that the child didn’t want to go to school and an argument ensued, but the child eventually relented and went to school.
4:03 p.m. – A student at the University of Wisconsin-Waukesha, 1500 N. University Drive, reported that he parked in the student lot in the morning, and then returned in the afternoon to find a penis drawn in ink on his driver’s side window.
4:15 p.m. – A caller in the 800 block of North East Avenue reported that someone entered her apartment, cut up her bathtub mat and stole her towels. Police found no evidence of a burglary, and also found that the caller had her stove burners on with empty pots on them.
5:36 p.m. – Alderman Eric Payne called in an incident involving a red pickup truck that apparently hit a house after a van struck it at Arcadian Avenue and Caroline Street.The man in the pickup took off running down the street after the van.
6 p.m. – A caller in the 800 block of Colton Street has been having headaches since he received a tuneup on his furnace.The caller stated he wanted his air tested for carbon monoxide.
6:22 p.m. – A man reportedly became disorderly after being denied a library card at the Waukesha Public Library, 321 Wisconsin Ave. Police viewed the security footage, and the man only briefly told the clerk that it was “(expletive) retarded” that he couldn’t get a new library card because his current address didn’t match the one on his ID card. Police told library staff that the incident didn’t rise to the level of disorderly conduct.
7:41 p.m. – A caller in the 400 block of Kimberly Drive reported that a man has been sitting inside a van all day and a woman occasionally gets in and out of the van. Police made contact with the subjects in the van, who said they were just talking.
9:38 p.m. – A caller in the 500 block of Century Oak Drive reported that a former acquaintance keeps showing up at his house, telling the caller that he owes him $100 for collector sports photos of Hank Aaron and Joe DiMaggio.The man reportedly duct-taped a note to the caller’s garage, damaging the paint. Police told the man to stay away from the caller’s residence or trespassing charges would be filed.
9:53 p.m. – A group of people were fighting with an employee at Walmart, 2000 S.West Ave. Police determined that a sales associate was having “scandalous extra marital affairs” and that she told a coworker, who ultimately told the sales associate’s current wife, causing an argument to ensue.
11:07 p.m. – A caller’s car caught on fire in his driveway in the 1200 block of Hickory Drive. Fire personnel determined it to be a mechanical issue.
Waukesha Police Department
THURSDAY 7:46 a.m. – A caller in the 1400 block of Horizon Trail reported footprints going under her deck and toward her neighbor’s house. Police spoke to the caller, who later learned that her neighbor has a 30-year old son living in the basement, and the son has friends over during the day without permission.
12:56 p.m. – A caller reported hearing a child yelling “let me in, I’m cold” for half an hour in the 1300 block of Camden Way. Police made contact with the child’s mother, who stated that the child didn’t want to go to school and an argument ensued, but the child eventually relented and went to school.
4:03 p.m. – A student at the University of Wisconsin-Waukesha, 1500 N. University Drive, reported that he parked in the student lot in the morning, and then returned in the afternoon to find a penis drawn in ink on his driver’s side window.
4:15 p.m. – A caller in the 800 block of North East Avenue reported that someone entered her apartment, cut up her bathtub mat and stole her towels. Police found no evidence of a burglary, and also found that the caller had her stove burners on with empty pots on them.
5:36 p.m. – Alderman Eric Payne called in an incident involving a red pickup truck that apparently hit a house after a van struck it at Arcadian Avenue and Caroline Street.The man in the pickup took off running down the street after the van.
6 p.m. – A caller in the 800 block of Colton Street has been having headaches since he received a tuneup on his furnace.The caller stated he wanted his air tested for carbon monoxide.
6:22 p.m. – A man reportedly became disorderly after being denied a library card at the Waukesha Public Library, 321 Wisconsin Ave. Police viewed the security footage, and the man only briefly told the clerk that it was “(expletive) retarded” that he couldn’t get a new library card because his current address didn’t match the one on his ID card. Police told library staff that the incident didn’t rise to the level of disorderly conduct.
7:41 p.m. – A caller in the 400 block of Kimberly Drive reported that a man has been sitting inside a van all day and a woman occasionally gets in and out of the van. Police made contact with the subjects in the van, who said they were just talking.
9:38 p.m. – A caller in the 500 block of Century Oak Drive reported that a former acquaintance keeps showing up at his house, telling the caller that he owes him $100 for collector sports photos of Hank Aaron and Joe DiMaggio.The man reportedly duct-taped a note to the caller’s garage, damaging the paint. Police told the man to stay away from the caller’s residence or trespassing charges would be filed.
9:53 p.m. – A group of people were fighting with an employee at Walmart, 2000 S.West Ave. Police determined that a sales associate was having “scandalous extra marital affairs” and that she told a coworker, who ultimately told the sales associate’s current wife, causing an argument to ensue.
11:07 p.m. – A caller’s car caught on fire in his driveway in the 1200 block of Hickory Drive. Fire personnel determined it to be a mechanical issue.
FRIDAY 12:37 a.m. – An officer observed a subject vomiting outside a taxi at Hartwell and Arcadian avenues. Police made contact with the cab driver, who was giving the vomiting passenger a ride home.
2:13 a.m. – Two drunken people ordered food from a restaurant in the 2400 block of North Grandview Avenue, and the restaurant employee had to wake them up in their vehicle to give them their food.
Muskego Police Department
FEB. 16 2:29 a.m. – A 23-year-old New Berlin man was arrested for drunken driving in the area of Janesville and Moorland roads.
FEB. 17
1:13 a.m. – A 22-year-old Burlington man was arrested for his second drunken driving offense, as well as operating after revocation (drunken driving related) on Moorland Road in front of Walmart. His passengers, a 20-year-old Burlington woman and a 19-year-old Waterford woman, were cited for underage drinking as well.
1:58 a.m. – A 28-year-old Muskego man was arrested for drunken driving on Pioneer Drive at Racine Avenue.
2:13 a.m. – Two drunken people ordered food from a restaurant in the 2400 block of North Grandview Avenue, and the restaurant employee had to wake them up in their vehicle to give them their food.
Muskego Police Department
FEB. 16 2:29 a.m. – A 23-year-old New Berlin man was arrested for drunken driving in the area of Janesville and Moorland roads.
FEB. 17
1:13 a.m. – A 22-year-old Burlington man was arrested for his second drunken driving offense, as well as operating after revocation (drunken driving related) on Moorland Road in front of Walmart. His passengers, a 20-year-old Burlington woman and a 19-year-old Waterford woman, were cited for underage drinking as well.
1:58 a.m. – A 28-year-old Muskego man was arrested for drunken driving on Pioneer Drive at Racine Avenue.
FEB. 18 10:15 a.m. – A 26-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested for his second drunken driving offense and operating after revocation after getting into an accident in the parking lot of Pick ’N Save.
FEB. 19 10:45 a.m. – A 60-year-old Muskego woman was cited for hitand- run after striking a car with her truck in the parking lot at Walmart and leaving the scene.
FEB. 20
4:52 p.m. – A 46-year-old Waterford man was arrested for his fourth drunken driving offense, as well as operating after revocation and violation of ignition interlock device. The arrest occurred in the area of Highway 36 and Muskego Dam Road.
7:14 p.m. – Residents in the S7800 block of Overlook Bay Road reported a burglary to their residence.
8:55 p.m. – Muskego police officers assisted New Berlin officers in taking a 43-year-old Muskego woman into custody in the S7600 block of Lannon Drive, for a fight in their city.
FEB. 20
4:52 p.m. – A 46-year-old Waterford man was arrested for his fourth drunken driving offense, as well as operating after revocation and violation of ignition interlock device. The arrest occurred in the area of Highway 36 and Muskego Dam Road.
7:14 p.m. – Residents in the S7800 block of Overlook Bay Road reported a burglary to their residence.
8:55 p.m. – Muskego police officers assisted New Berlin officers in taking a 43-year-old Muskego woman into custody in the S7600 block of Lannon Drive, for a fight in their city.
FEB. 21 4:45 p.m. – A 40-year-old Muskego man was arrested for drunken driving in the W18600 block of Martin Drive after he struck an apartment building with his vehicle.
4:52 p.m. – A 50-year-old Greenfield man was arrested for operating after revocation and bail jumping after a traffic stop on North Cape and Boxhorn drives.
4:52 p.m. – A 50-year-old Greenfield man was arrested for operating after revocation and bail jumping after a traffic stop on North Cape and Boxhorn drives.
FEB. 22 6:35 p.m.– Police officers and Tess Corners Fire Department personnel responded to a car fire on Highway 36 at Muskego Dam Road.
FEB. 23 2:37 a.m. – A 43-year-old Oak Creek woman was arrested for her third drunken driving offense on Janesville Road at Kipling Drive.
2:35 p.m. – A 24-year-old Milwaukee woman was arrested for shoplifting at Kohl’s Department Store.
6:19 p.m. – A complaint of fireworks in the S10900 block of Racine Avenue was received.A 33-year-old Milwaukee man was located and advised of the city ordinance and the complaint.
9:15 p.m.– A complaint of excessively loud music in the S7500 block of Kingston Drive was received.A 38-year-old Muskego man was advised of the complaint and turned down the music.
10:06 p.m.– A complaint of fireworks and loud music in the S8400 block of Holz Drive was received.A 50-year-old Muskego man was located and advised of the city ordinance and the complaint.
2:35 p.m. – A 24-year-old Milwaukee woman was arrested for shoplifting at Kohl’s Department Store.
6:19 p.m. – A complaint of fireworks in the S10900 block of Racine Avenue was received.A 33-year-old Milwaukee man was located and advised of the city ordinance and the complaint.
9:15 p.m.– A complaint of excessively loud music in the S7500 block of Kingston Drive was received.A 38-year-old Muskego man was advised of the complaint and turned down the music.
10:06 p.m.– A complaint of fireworks and loud music in the S8400 block of Holz Drive was received.A 50-year-old Muskego man was located and advised of the city ordinance and the complaint.
FEB. 24 3:40 a.m.– A 34-year-old Muskego woman was cited with operating after revocation after a traffic stop in the area of Racine Avenue and Janesville Road.
MONDAY 9:33 p.m.– Three Muskego men, ages 17 and 18, were advised of a complaint regarding cars racing on the ice on Little Muskego Lake.
WEDNESDAY 4:40 p.m.– Kohl’s Department Store reported a shoplifter who fled the store prior to officers’ arrival. A suspect has been identified and officers continue to investigate.
6:12 p.m.– A 41-year-old Hales Corners woman was arrested and charged with battery after being involved in a fight at Denoon Saloon. She has been barred from returning to the establishment.
6:12 p.m.– A 41-year-old Hales Corners woman was arrested and charged with battery after being involved in a fight at Denoon Saloon. She has been barred from returning to the establishment.
Freeman wins WNA awards for sports, photo, columnist
WAUKESHA – The Freeman has been honored with several awards by the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation, winning accolades for its sports pages, a feature photo and a local columnist.
The 2012 WNA awards were given during the organization’s annual convention and trade show with The Associated Press, held at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton.
Awards earned by The Freeman include a First Award for sports pages, a First Award for feature photography, and Second Award for local columns by Darryl Enriquez. Freeman Sports Editor Lee Fensin also received a Third Award for Sports page design.
The photography award came for Charles Auer’s “God’s never going to let you down.”
Freeman Editor-in-Chief Bill Yorth said the awards were a testament to the hard work of the staff.
“These award winners are very deserving of the recognition,” he said. “The Freeman has a tremendous group of hardworking and talented journalists. I am very proud of them.”
The Freeman in recent years has won similar WNA awards for photography in 2011, local column in 2010 and sports coverage in 2009.
– Freeman Staff
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