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1. 1. Post-Crescent - Calumet County sheriff plans retirement

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   Published on: 5/23/2002   Last Visited: 5/23/2002

   Beilke began career 30 years ago as a teen-bar bouncer
   
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   CHILTON - Calumet County Sheriff Oscar Beilke announced Tuesday that he will retire at the end of his term Jan. 6.
   
   Beilke, 57, made his retirement plans official during the County Board meeting, telling supervisors he will not seek re-election.
   
   "It has been my pleasure working with you to serve the citizens of Calumet County," said Beilke, who has been sheriff for the last 5½ years.
   
   He said he did not make the decision lightly. He has been in law enforcement more than 30 years, starting as a special deputy and bouncer in 18-year-old teen bars.
   
   He served as a patrol officer for both the cities of Brillion and New Holstein before becoming a deputy with the sheriff's department.
   
   "We've seen a lot of changes in law enforcement," Beilke said, adding that he is proud of "major improvements made in the quality of services" during his term as sheriff.
   
   "I will continue to serve until the end of my term and look forward to working with the sheriff-elect to provide a smooth transition."
   
   County Board Chairman Merlin Gentz praised Beilke.

2. 2. The Post-Crescent - Opinion

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   Published on: 8/3/2001   Last Visited: 8/3/2001

   Calumet County Sheriff Oscar Beilke has had a lieutenant attend regular meetings between law enforcement and PGI officials , and said he's happy with how things are progressing.
   
   His officer hasn't given me any indication that things haven't been going to his satisfaction , Beilke said. It would seem that things are falling into place..
   
   Authorities say traffic is their main concern. The pyrotechnics guild provides its own emergency medical technicians and fire personnel , who will also coordinate with Town of Buchanan firefighters.
   
   Organizers expect sky-high attendance for the nightly shows at WIR , with 20 , 000 people a night and 50 , 000 to 80 , 000 for the grand finale Friday , Aug. 10.

3. 3. Post-Crescent - Day center raised as jail option

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   Published on: 3/18/2002   Last Visited: 3/18/2002

   By comparison, Calumet County Sheriff Oscar Beilke said about half of the inmates at his outdated, 54-bed jail are repeat offenders.
   
   His county ships up to 10 prisoners per day to other counties because of a lack of available jail space.
   
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   Calumet County Sheriff Oscar Beilke said he intends to alert Gov.