Hometown Broadcasting News Monday 7/15/19
15 July 2019 News
FDL Man Involved In Standoff Waives Preliminary Hearing
The 27-year-old Fond du Lac man who barricaded himself and three children in an apartment last month has been bound over for trial. Takarie Cook waived his preliminary hearing in Fond du Lac County court last Thursday. On June 4th Cook armed himself with a knife during the incident in the 100 block of East Johnson Street. He had three children with him in an upstairs apartment. One child escaped and the other two were rescued when a police SWAT team used an explosive breach to enter the apartment.
Plenty Of Lodging In The Area Even With Heidel House Closing
The executive director of the Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce says the closing of Heidel House this summer was unfortunate, but area hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and campgrounds are picking up the slack. Jason Mansmith losing 300 plus hotel rooms does make a dent. He says the chamber works with other chambers and businesses in Green Lake, Berlin, Markesan, Princeton and Ripon who can offer lodging. “There is still about 700 hotel rooms amongst those communities. So there are plenty of places to stay, but obviously we are seeing a little bit of some down tick in some kind of visitors kind of looking for those locations. But there are plenty of other spots able to fill their needs.” Mansmith says on the other hand the chamber in Ripon had their busiest June in the past six or seven years in terms of people through the door. Green Lake officials are working with a potential buyer for the Heidel House Resort, but only the resort portion.
Ripon Park Access A Concern
Expect some discussion between the Ripon City Council and the railroad about no trespassing signs posted near an area known at Stewart Park. The Council recently discussed the issue. The railroad installed no trespassing signs at the gravel crossing behind the Union Hall. The crossing doesn’t meet railroad standards and the railroad has liability concerns. The Council was informed that the railroad doesn’t want vehicles crossing the tracks, but the City is welcome to go there to do maintenance. The railroad is also okay with people walking across the tracks to enter the park area. Alderperson Al Schraeder says for the past 24 years there have been no issues and now there is. He says although it is not a full blown park people use it for example to fish. The park is essentially land-locked.
Transportation Aids Sent Out
Local governments recently received quarterly payments from the state for transportation, highway and policing aids. Governor Tony Evers says those aides totaled nearly $146 million. For Dodge County the payments came to $1.39 million, Fond du Lac County $1.27 million, Green Lake County over $401,000, Marquette County $355,000, Waushara County over $438,000, and Winnebago County a little over $1 million. Cities, towns and villages also receive the payments. July payments were made to 1922 local units of government in Wisconsin.
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Powell Leaving Envision Greater FDL
Scott Powell is resigning from his position as Vice President of Economic Development at Envision Greater Fond du Lac. The resignation takes effect July 26th. Powell will be relocating to California for a similar role with a large regional economic development corporation. Powell says he and his family are sad to leave the area. Envision President and CEO Cecilia Harry praised Powell’s experience and leadership. She says she appreciated his expertise and enjoyed working with him. Harry says she will use this time to evaluate the organization’s staffing needs.
Registration For ADVOCAP Head Start Program In Berlin Underway
Registration is underway for ADVOCAPS Head Start 4K program. The class will be held in Berlin’s All Saints School. To be enrolled children have to four years old by September 1st. Paul Osterholm and Kelly Mauer of ADVOCAP say the program is designed to as the name implies give kids a Head Start in the educational development. (“And just to give them that early developmental stage they do so well come kindergarten and first grade. We have an evidence-based curriculum for the kids with highly qualified staff. We have teachers, teacher assistants, program aides, family development specialists the whole gamut.” The class starts September 1st. If you are interested in enrolling your child call Lorri Bohn at 920-922-7760, extension 3512.
Volunteers Needed For Ripon VBS
The Ripon Area Vacation Bible School is looking for volunteers to help with the school next month at Our Saviour’s on Scott Street. Susan Mokler is a member of the planning committee. “There really is a need for volunteers always and we want two to three adults going with each small group in the rotation.” She says high school students and adults are needed to be crew leaders and assist with the smooth operation of the school, which will be held Sunday, August 4th through Thursday, August 8th. Volunteers can register at the Vacation Bible School website. One training session is required for volunteers.
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