Hometown Broadcasting News Wednesday 8/5/20
5 August 2020 News
Masks Provided COVID Protection
A member of the Ripon Community COVID-19 Task Force says an article in the Journal of American Medicine pointed out an interesting case in Missouri where the use of face masks proved to be effective against the coronavirus. Two hair stylists with a Great Clips hair salon in Springfield, Missouri tested positive for the virus and had it for five days while they were working with customers. The salon requires the use of face masks by both their stylists and customers. Contact tracing revealed 140 customers had been exposed to those two stylists while they had the virus and hundreds of others visited the salon during that time. Yet no one came down with the virus. Jeff Puhlmann-Becker of the Task Force says that’s a great example of how effective masks are and how important preventing spread through respiratory mist is. “They cut hair for five days and not one person who came in close contact with those people got it. Not a single person got the COVID from these two hair dressers that clearly had it were tested positive.”
Working On Broadband Expansion
The New North Economic Development organization, Fond du Lac County and the Governor’s Office are working together to expand broadband access in the area. Jim Cleveland is the Vice President of Economic Development for Envision Greater Fond du Lac. He points out there are areas of southeastern and western Fond du Lac County that need broadband access improved. Cleveland says COVID-19 showed us how important that access is for people working from home and children depending on virtual learning. “So that’s a big topic especially now as we take a look at things such as education with kids potentially continuing to need to do virtual schooling or continue virtual schooling depending on where our health situation ends up going.” Cleveland also notes during the pandemic they are seeing an increase in telehealth services, which allows people to consult with their physicians through ZOOM and Microsoft Teams and other video services on the Internet. Cleveland says the New North is seeking a regional planning grant to work on broadband expansion issues.
One Party Voting In Tuesday’s Election
Fond du Lac County Clerk Lisa Freiberg reminds voters that Tuesday’s election is a Primary Election meaning you can only vote for candidates in one party. She urges those doing in-person absentee voting or voting absentee ballots through the mail to fill in the oval on the ballot with your choice of party. “If you are absentee voting I strongly urge you to please fill in the oval at the top of the second column that is what party you want the votes to go to.” She says if you fill in your party preference if you should happen to cross over party lines to vote at least the candidates you vote for in your preferred party will count when the ballot goes through.
Former Governor Walker Endorses Dallman For Assembly
Former Governor Scott Walker has endorsed Alex Dallman for the 41st State Assembly District seat. Walker says the former Green Lake County Republican Party Chairman would be a great representative for the 41st District. Walker added Dallman would be a fiscal conservative who would stand up against government outreach and defend small businesses, manufacturing and agriculture. Dallman is one of four Republican candidates seeking the seat. Next Tuesday is the Primary Election. The winner will face Democrat Nate Zimdars in the November election.
Campaign Sign Body Slammer Identified
The man who body slammed into a Trump/Pence campaign sign in the New London area last month has been identified. Waupaca County Sheriff Timothy Wilz says the man used a “Stone Cold” Steve Austin wrestling move on the sign. Video surveillance photos and a post on the Sheriff’s Facebook page led to the man being identified. Sheriff Wilz appealed to residents to respect each other’s property and rights.
FDL Learning Partnership Announced
The Fond du Lac School District and The Arc Fond du Lac have announced a partnership to support children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. The partnership encompasses weekly programming that compliments the 2020-2021 school year plan and an ongoing support group for families hosted at The Arc Fond du Lac. The plan includes a choice of remote or in-person learning to address the COVID-19 pandemic. Fond du Lac School District Director of Pupil Services Katie Moder says. “We believe our partnership with The Arc Fond du Lac will make this bridge connecting school and home access safely.”
Hand Sanitizer Warning
The State’s Poison Control Center and Health Agency say as the use of hand sanitizers has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, so has the number of calls to poison centers related to possible toxic alcohol exposures. The danger is in hand sanitizers that are actually testing positive for methanol contamination. Methanol, or wood alcohol, is a substance, that can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested, and can be life threatening. Health officials recommend avoiding hand sanitizers on the FDA’s list of hand sanitizers that have been recalled. They also recommend using it directly on the hand’s only and if a child ingests hand sanitizer call the Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1212.
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