Hometown Broadcasting News Monday 4/6/20
6 April 2020 News
Tourists Discouraged From Traveling To FDL County
Fond du Lac County officials are encouraging tourists to postpone travel plans to the county due to the current pandemic. The recommendation was released Friday and has the backing of County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller, Emergency Management Director Bobbi Hicken, Sheriff Ryan Waldschmidt, County Executive Allen Buechel, and County Board Chairperson Marty Farrell. The county is asking lodging entities to consider reducing the risk to its neighbors by not accepting new reservations and cancelling those that exist to encourage people to temporarily not travel to the area. They are also asking those that have a second home in the county to stay in their primary residence until the health crisis is over.
Slow No Wake Order Issued For Lake Puckaway
The Green Lake County Sheriff’s Office has issued a “Slow no Wake” order for Lake Puckaway because of high water levels. Chief Deputy Matt Vande Kolk says that goes along with the previous “Slow no Wake” order issued for the Fox River in Berlin and Princeton. He says wakes of great force and height, often caused by motor boating, increase shore line erosion in areas of public and private property. Boaters are asked to reduce their wake accordingly. Violators can be reported to the Sheriff’s Office if possible with the registration number, type of boat, color, number of occupants and direction of travel.
Ripon Schools Employee Had Milder Symptoms Of COVID 19
Ripon Schools Superintendent Mary Whitrock says they were very fortunate with the timeline for when a staff member at Murray Park Quest Elementary School tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The staff member became ill after the schools were closed by the Governor’s order. She says that member is recovering at home from what were described as mild symptoms. “We are thankful that the staff member is doing well and didn’t have really strong symptoms, but just that reminder that it is looming out there and we have to be very careful.” She says that staff member never missed a day of work and didn’t realize they had it because the symptoms were somewhat mild. Whitrock says in another note concerning the coronavirus as a precaution they’ve decided to close Ingalls Field because they got reports kids were playing football there.
Chamber Executive Urges Support For Businesses And The Community
The executive director of the Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce encourages residents to continue their support for small businesses following the pandemic. Jason Mansmith says those businesses appreciate whatever support they are receiving during the COVID-19 outbreak, but will also need a boost as they are getting back on their feet following the crisis. “A lot of people have to itch to maybe get outside and do stuff and maybe to spend some money too. So once this kind of gets through, do that get out and support our local community and businesses as you have.” He also urges people to support others in the community in ways that they can given the restrictions for social distancing.
Using Virtual Means To Teach Music
(Photo from Bruce Link from a Friday Porch Performance)
An elementary school music teacher in Ripon says it’s a little different teaching students through virtual means during the pandemic. Christina Muenchow of Murray Park Quest Elementary School says some of it involves playing games. “We put on games they can practice their different concepts using games putting on music so they can practice at home. They do get individual lessons so that works better when the teacher can work one-on-one with the student.” She says they give the students things to work on, practice and they use video. Students got some practical experience last Friday participating in the Porch Performances in Ripon something Muenchow says they would like to do every Friday while students are stuck at home.
Highway 76 Reconstruction Getting Underway In Winnebago County
The state’s Department of Transportation says reconstruction of State Highway 76 in the Winnebago County Towns of Vinland and Clayton starts today. The highway from Greenhill Court just north of I-41 to County Highway JJ is getting underway and finish by the end of November. State Highway 76 will be closed and detoured to through traffic beginning next Monday. The detour will use I-4, U.S. Highway 45 and U.S. Highway 10.
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