Open Seats...
Dave Magill has confirmed that he has filed papers indicating he would not be standing for re-election to the Germantown School Board's At Large Seat #1. His term expires in April, 2009. So far, I am unaware of any person filing to run for that open seat, but there is still plenty of time for that to happen.
Michael Bech has also filed papers indicating that he will not be a candidate for Trustee in District 1 of the Village of Germantown. The rumor mill has it that Bill Steitz, a former trustee, will be filing papers soon.
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Officer Bosco Update...
Chief Pete Hoell provided the following information today:
On Tuesday, December 2nd, our K-9 Officer Bosco had been placed on a light anesthetic for the first procedure. When the doctor increased the anesthetic for the biopsy procedure, Bosco's heart rate elevated. Additional anesthetic would have caused Bosco to go into cardiac arrest so they stopped the biopsy procedure. It is unknown why his heart rate would have increased while on the anesthetic. Due to the three doctors' previous examinations, they are confident and concur that it is not a cancerous mass; however, the mass will have to be watched very closely. The doctors believe Bosco can be treated with medication without having to undergo surgery at this time.
To date, we have incurred $1,300 in medical bills. The monthly costs for the medication could be as high as $500 a month. We have at least a $4,000 fund raising goal in mind to pay for the medical bills and future medication(s).
On the whole, we are optimistic that Bosco will recover, however we will have to monitor the mass and hope the medication works. We are in a day by day situation to see how things work out. The way it stands now, we believe Bosco will be back to work on Monday, December 8th.
I'll continue to keep you posted on his status.
I would also like to thank every one for their support and kind words and thoughts. It means a lot to us here at GPD but it is especially meaningful to PO Jeff Schnell and Bosco.
K-9 Officer Bosco is supported by contributions from the community without tax money involved. This occurrence has obviously started the run-up of medical bills that will need to be paid from the Germantown Police Department K-9 Fund. If you can find it in your heart to help Bosco with a contribution of a dollar or ten dollars or a hundred dollars, that can be made by mailing a check as indicated below or by simply stopping at the Germantown Police Department and walking into the lobby to make the contribution.
Remember that you can make a contribution by mailing a check made out to Germantown Police Department K-9 Fund to the department at P.O. Box 96 , Germantown, WI 53022 or by stopping at the Police Department building at N112 W16877 Mequon Road to drop off any contributions.
Thanks in advance for your help!
