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15 June 2020 News
Lomira Woman Bound Over For Trial In Son’s Death
A 32-year-old Lomira woman charged in connection with her three-year-old child’s death was recently bound over for trial during her preliminary hearing in Dodge County court. Jamie Hildebrandt allegedly admitted to stepping on her son after laying him on the bathroom floor to reach for more diapers, forgetting he was there. An autopsy concluded the toddler died of multiple blunt force injuries to his head, chest and back. Hildebrandt told investigators she didn’t call 911 because she thought he was okay. She is charged with neglecting a child with a consequence of death. She will be back in court for an arraignment on July 29th. Hildebrandt is being held in the Dodge County Jail on a $100,000 cash bond.
Police Legislation May Go To Far
When Congressman Glenn Grothman was in the state legislature he sponsored legislation that does something about firing police that abuse their power or are guilty of misconduct. However, he is concerned that federal legislation in the wake of the police custody death of George Floyd and other incidents might go overboard. “But I’m a little bit afraid as frequently happens Congress is going overboard. You know a lot of new paperwork for police a lot more keeping track of who you pulled over and whether you used force on somebody or this or that sort of thing and sometimes police do have to be aggressive.” The federal lawmaker from Glenbeulah says he is also concerned about the violence connected with the Black Lives Matter protests held in some of our major cities where there have been casualties.
Pandemic Will Impact ADVOCAP Head Start Program
The COVID-19 pandemic will have an impact on Head Start and 4-K programs offered by ADVOCAP this fall. Hillary Gunther is the Director of Head Start and Family Development for ADVOCAP. She says they are receiving some of the federal money earmarked for child care and child learning centers during the pandemic. “There are federal dollars coming down regarding COVID to prevent, prepare, and to respond to COVID especially when it comes to planning to reopen in the fall.” They have 6 different sites for their programs in Green Lake, Berlin, Ripon, and Fond du Lac, which can take care of a total of 257 kids. Gunther says the program will look different and they will provide any personal protection equipment children would need. Class size and days of the week have yet to be determined. To get an application call ADVOCAP Lorri Bohn at (920) 922-7760, extension 3544.
Ripon College Reopening
Ripon College will welcome back students for the fall semester in August with in-person classes and a resumption of residence life. According to the college’s website College administrators, faculty and staff are spending the summer readying the campus for the new reality of the public health situation. Ripon College President Zach Messitte says while they will be opening in the August they intend to follow best practices to minimize health risks for students and employees. The October fall break will be eliminated and the semester will end on or near the Thanksgiving holiday. Plans for the campus reopening are being developed by a task force of employees.
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Oshkosh Schools Outdoor Spaces Available Again To The Public
The Oshkosh Area School District’s outdoor spaces, including playgrounds, tracks, fields, nature areas, etc., are once again available for community and public use. However, while the public is able to access the outdoor spaces organized activities or events-including practices or games and scrimmages are not allowed at this time. Public access has been approved by the Winnebago County Department of Health Services, the District’s attorney and liability insurance carrier. It is still recommended people using those area practice social distancing, stay at home if they are sick, bring hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes with them, and wash or sanitize your hands after touching surfaces.
Congressman Grothman Ranking Member Of House Subcommittee
Congressman Glenn Grothman is now the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform’s Subcommittee on National Security. He is the top Republican on the Subcommittee. Grothman says he’s looking forward to serving on the increasingly prestigious Oversight and Reform Committee. Jim Jordan the Ranking Member of the full Committee says, “Throughout his tenure on the Oversight Committee, Glenn has proven himself to be a steadfast patriot committed to fighting waste, fraud and abuse. He adds Grothman will be a tremendous asset in his new role.
Foot Clinic Returns To Ripon Senior Center
The Ripon Senior Activity Center will once again be offering its popular foot clinic program. Center Executive Director Noreen Johnson says the clinic is done by appointment and will return this Wednesday. Since the center is still closed the door will be locked, but someone will be there to open it for people with appointments. “So we will meet you at the door at your time of your appointment, let you in you don’t even go through the main room you just walk down the hallway and go into that room. Everyone there for the foot clinic will wear a mask.” She says hand sanitizer will also be available for those coming and going for the clinic if they want to use it. To learn more about the foot clinic call (920) 748-6225.
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