Hometown Broadcasting News Monday 6/21/21
21 June 2021 News
Catalytic Converter Theft
Green Lake County Sheriff’s officials are looking for the public’s help in reporting thefts of catalytic converters. They’ve seen a rash of those thefts over the past few weeks. They urge anyone who has any information concerning those thefts to contact their office by calling 920-294-4000 or the Green Lake County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-438-8436. You can also text a tip by texting “getthem” to 847411. You can remain anonymous and could receive a cash reward if your tip leads to an arrest.
Campbellsport Man Arrested For Allegedly Driving Drunk
A 24-year-old Campbellsport man who was allegedly driving drunk with two children in the vehicle under the age of 16 on Interstate 41 in Fond du Lac County was arrested late Saturday night. It happened on I-41 near Church Street in Lomira. A state trooper pulled Eliseo Perez Vences over when he nearly struck another vehicle while changing lanes on I-41 southbound. The trooper noticed signs of impairment and gave him a field sobriety test. Vences was subsequently arrested for OWI first offense and was released to a responsible party.
Listening Session In Oshkosh Tonight
The city of Oshkosh is seeking public input on the proposed use of up to $20.5 million in federal funding allocated to Oshkosh under the American Rescue Plan Act. The purpose of these funds is to help the community respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, address economic fallout, and lay the foundation for a strong and equitable recovery. The city scheduled three in-person listening sessions at the Oshkosh City Hall. The first was held last Thursday. There’s another session at 2 pm this afternoon and the final session is Wednesday night at 6 pm in Room 406. For more information contact the City Manager’s Office at 920-236-5002.
Children Catching Up With The Rest Of The Population On COVID Vaccine
A member of the Ripon Community COVID-19 Task Force is encouraged by how quickly the 12-to-16-year-old segment has caught up with the rest of the population in getting vaccinated against the coronavirus. Jeff Puhlmann-Becker says even though that group wasn’t eligible to get vaccinated until just recently it is surprising how fast it caught up with other segments when it comes to those who have gotten at least one dose of the vaccine. “The younger part of the population they are catching up quickly with their doses, children 12 to 16-year-olds 61 percent of them have at least one dose so they are almost on par with the rest of the population.” He says that’s good news because it demonstrates that the parents of those children have faith in the vaccine and how it protects against COVID-19.
ADVOCAP Accepting Head Start Registration
ADVOCAP is taking registration for their Head Start classes for three and four-year-olds. ADVOCAP has Head Start programs in Fond du Lac, North Fond du Lac, Berlin, Markesan and Ripon. Lorri Bohn is a Family Engagement Manager for ADVOCAP. She says they offer a half-day program for 3 and 4-year-olds and have a full-day 4K program in Berlin. She says some of the most frequently asked questions include whether the kids have to take a nap, which they don’t. “But we do encourage them and support them in entertaining themselves quietly, which is really an important skill as all of our adults know to be able to occupy your own time and be content.” She says another frequent question is whether they will accept children that aren’t potty-trained yet. Bohn says unlike other Head Start and pre-school programs they do. If you are interested in enrolling your child in an ADVOCAP Head Start program call Lorri Bohn at 920-922-7760, extension 3544.
Breakfast On The Farm Coming Up Sunday
The featured farm for this Sunday’s Breakfast on the Farm in Fond du Lac County is a goat farm in Malone. Envision Greater Fond du Lac President and CEO Sadie Parafiniuk says the county has become an epicenter for goat farms in the state and LaClare Family Creamery is one of the finest examples in the state. “Especially with LaClare they are always growing and adding goats and so they make pretty much anything you can think of you can make out of cow milk they make out of goat milk. So not just milk, but ice cream, yogurt, butter.” Of course they make cheese too. Sunday’s breakfast is from 8 am to noon at LaClare Family Creamery on County Highway HH in Malone. Look for the signs. Tickets are $8 in advance and $9 at the farm, children five and under are free. Advance tickets are available through the Envision website. Activities will also include the Alliant Energy Kiddie Pedal Powered Tractor Pull, Leading Dairy Solutions Cheese Tent with samples, educational farm tours, a petting zoo, antique farm equipment, music and much more.
Envision Greater Fond du Lac (envisiongreaterfdl.com)
Nominations Sought For Natural Beauty Awards
Nominations are being accepted for Fond du Lac County’s Natural Beauty Awards. Each year the county presents the awards to owners of beautiful rain gardens, prairie plantings, or carefully tended ornamental landscaped yards. That can include historic homes, farms, churches, businesses and other properties. Nominations can be emailed to the county clerk (county.clerk@fdlco.wi.gov) , called in to (920) 929-3000 or sent to “Beautification Awards, County Clerk’s Office, P.O. Box 1557, Fond du Lac, WI54936-1567. People should include their name, phone number, and email address, as well as the name, address, and phone number, email or website of the nominated site. Nominations are due by Friday, July 23rd.
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