Local news briefs News-Chronicle Green Bay Judge finds local man guilty for role in fatal crash In Brown County Circuit Court on Thursday, James Bunnell, 70, of Ashwaubenon, was found guilty of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle. Bunnell's conviction stems from the Sept. 22 fatal accident in which Bunnell's Jeep collided with Patrick J. Obermeyer's Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Bunnell made a left-hand turn in front of Obermeyer, who had not been wearing a helmet. Obermeyer died from his injuries the next day. Bunnell's blood-alcohol level was 0.15 percent; Obermeyer had a blood-alchohol level of 0.12 percent. Both were over the legal limit of 0.10 percent. Bunnell's trial was heard by Judge Mark Warpinski instead of a jury. Bunnell can be sentenced to up to 40 years in prison. Bay Beach closing this weekend Bay Beach Amusement Park is closing for the 2002 season at 6 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 391-3671. Chamber of Commerce seeks award nominations The Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is searching for the top manufacturing companies in the counties of Brown, Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Oconto and Shawano for the Manufacturing Award of Distinction 2002. Award categories are based upon number of employees: small (one to 99 employees); medium (100-299) and large (300 or more). Other awards will be: an emerging manufacturer award to a firm that has been in operation for fewer than five years; an e-commerce award to a firm that does its business on the Internet; and an award to recognize exporting manufacturers. Nominees must be manufacturing companies in the aforementioned counties. Award presentations will be at a black-tie event Nov. 14 at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay. Ticket costs are $45 per person or $350 for corporate tables of eight, if purchased before Nov. 7. Contact Lori Kohl at 496-2110 for nomination forms or reservations. Selmer Company honored for stone work The Selmer Company of Green Bay recently received the 2002 International Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Craft Award for best stone masonry project in Region 5, which includes the states of Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia. Selmer Company was honored for the stone work it did on the Monastery of the Holy Name of Jesus in Denmark. Orientation for volunteer tutors The Literacy Council of Brown County is having a tutor orientation meeting Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Learning Center, 424 S. Monroe Ave. The meeting acquaints prospective volunteer tutors with the Literacy Council program, the training process and the expectations for new volunteer tutors. For more information, contact Kathy Cornell at 435-2474. School seeks help for young readers The faculty at Martin Elementary School, 626 Pinehurst Drive, is seeking volunteers for one-half hour each week to help its students develop reading skills. Each volunteer will be assigned one student or a small group of students and will listen to and encourage the students in their reading. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer should contact Pam Vogels or Diane Lassila at 391-2405. Ashwaubenon The Buckle opens in Bay Park Square The Buckle, a clothing store that targets teens and young adults, is now open at Bay Park Square, 2400 block of S. Oneida Street. The Buckle is located across from Old Navy in the mall. It will have registration for prizes, and a purchase of $100 will net a free Buckle tee shirt while supplies last. The Buckle is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Sunday hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.