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6 March 2023 News
Marsh Rescue
The Washington County Sheriff’s Department used drones to locate a 32-year-old man lost in the Jackson Marsh Friday afternoon. The man’s mother called to report him missing in the Marsh saying he was wet, extremely cold, and unsure of his location. He was advised to call 911 so they could pinpoint his location and used drones to locate the area he was in. It was flooded so rescuers used a rigid-hull inflatable boat and ice rescue suits. He was loaded onto the boat and brought out to Highway 60 where he was treated for hypothermia and was taken to a hospital. He is expected to make a full recovery.
Change In Dodge County Sheriff’s K9 Ranks
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office had a symbolic changing of the guard when it comes to their K9 ranks over the weekend. Friday was the last day for K9 Tek after nearly 6 years with the SWAT Team and Drug Task Force. During his career, he made 98 arrests with 314 total deployments. Tek’s retirement will mean being able to spend more time with his on-duty partner Lieutenant Taylor Nehls and his family. Meanwhile his replacement K9 Cade begins his training today. Cade was made possible because of a $15,000 donation from the Play 4 Cade organization started by the family of a 14-year-old boy Cade who lost his life in a car accident in Dodge County 6 years ago on March 14th. Cade was a true hero, his organs were donated which resulted in saving the lives of four others. Throughout the years, the Play 4 Cade organization has raised funds that have been donated for scholarships, activities, memorials, to other organizations, and raised awareness for organ donations in memory of Cade. Once training is complete, K-9 Cade and his partner Deputy Matthew Mayer will be assigned to second shift patrol.
Grand Stand Entertainment For FDL County Fair Announced
Officials with the Fond du Lac County Fair have revealed the main performers for the Grandstand at this July’s County Fair. Rock group Skillet will perform on Thursday, July 20th. Tesla is the headliner for Friday, July 21st and country artist Randy Hauser on Saturday, July 22nd. Professional bull-riding and barrel racing open things up on Tuesday, July 18th. A tractor and truck pull is slated for Wednesday, July 18th and a Demo Derby will cap things off on Sunday, July 23rd. Tickets for the fair go on sale this Friday.
Congressman Grothman Will Run Again
It may have been a little premature, but a journalist last week asked Congressman Glenn Grothman if he would be running for a sixth term in officer in 2024. The federal lawmaker from Glenbeulah was elected to his fifth term last fall and says there is a lot of work ahead for this Congress. But he says he does plan to run in 2024 and would like to see a Republican elected to President to take up some of the issues President Biden won’t tackle like welfare reform and the southern border illegal immigrant crisis. Congressman Grothman had no Democratic opponent last November but did have Republican opposition in the August Primary Election easily defeating his challenger.
Importance of Literacy
State Senator Joan Ballweg is a firm believer in literacy whether you are talking about reading from the printed page or having the knowledge to handle your own personal finances. This past week she talked about the Read Across America program in her E-Update. She says being able to read opens doors for people. She say volunteering to mentor people in reading and other forms of education is a great thing to be able to share. Meanwhile she and State Representative Alex Dallman of Green Lake are sponsoring financial literacy legislation. It would require students to have some financial education before they graduate from high school. Ballweg also sponsors an annual scholarship program for graduating high school students.
100 Extraordinary Women
The 100 Extraordinary Women fundraiser for the Ripon Public Library will celebrate their achievements this Thursday in the Great Hall at Ripon College. Mandy Kimes who is a member of the group says they number more than 130 now, all pledging to raise $1,000 over the next five years for the Library’s Capital Campaign. She says they started out hoping to raise over $100,000 in pledges for renovations to the entryway but exceeded that goal. Other improvements are planned for the library as well. Kimes who is the Executive Director of the Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce says one of the improvements she is looking forward to is on the outside of the library. She says there will be a stage and small waterfowl that could draw people from outside of the area.
FDL County Apparel
Fond du Lac County residents can show their pride in living and working in the county by wearing apparel sporting the county logo on it. Three different logo options are available. The apparel is available at Hopper’s Silk Screening in Fond du Lac and Westphal Signs in Brownsville. Cost varies depending on logo size and apparel size. Turnaround time from placing orders to picking them up at Hopper’s is one week. Turnaround time at Westphal’s is two to three weeks after their online store closes, which is March 31st. The apparel will only be available for purchase through March 31st.
Happy Caps
The SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital Surgical Services team and the hospital Auxiliary are collaborating on a small but intimate way to alleviate common fears in children facing surgical procedures. Thanks to the Auxiliary, all pediatric surgery patients at the hospital now receive a custom pediatric surgical cap that they can take home at discharge. Surgical caps are worn by both patients and surgical staff as part of operating room protocol. Hospitals, especially operating rooms, can be a frightening place for children. The colorful, happy caps give children a distraction from an otherwise, stressful situation. Auxiliary Sewing Committee chairperson Jeanne Payton put together the first 13 caps. She says making them is about helping children and she feels good about helping and possibly making a difference.
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