Hometown Broadcasting News Wednesday 10/27/21
27 October 2021 News
Ripon Mask Policy Change
By a 5 to 2 vote the Ripon Common Council Monday night amended the Face Covering Policy it approved on September 14th for those entering City Hall and city buildings. The amendment removes the masking requirement for the public in city buildings replacing it with the words that it is “highly recommended” that they wear face coverings in the buildings to protect themselves and city workers. Mayor Ted Grant said he disagreed with the change. At the end of each meeting Grant has been urging people to get vaccinated and wear face coverings. Alderperson Al Schraeder reminded the Council and the public that they were changing a city policy not a mandate. Alderman John Splitt said he wanted to find the end to this policy, but someone else said that the problem was that with COVID-19 the goal posts keep getting moved. City Administrator Adam Sonntag told the Council they have had no significant problem with staff compliance with the policy. Aldermen John Splitt and David Gallops voted against the amendment to the policy.
Driver Involved In Calumet County Crash May Have Been Under The Influence
Calumet County Sheriff’s deputies suspect a 29-year-old Kiel man involved in a collision Monday morning between his mini-van and a semi on State Highway 57 at County Highway E was under the influence at the time of the crash. Both vehicles were in the ditch when deputies arrived. The semi-tractor trailer was overturned on its side and the minivan came to rest on its roof. Both drivers were injured but managed to get out of their vehicles. The minivan was heading east on County E and failed to stop for a stop sign at State Highway 57. The northbound semi collided with it. The driver of the truck was a 55-year-old Kiel man. Both drivers were taken to hospitals for treatment of non-life- threatening injuries.
Pennsylvania Man Sentenced For Dodge County Child Sexual Assaults
A 25-year-old Carlisle, Pennsylvania man was sentenced in Dodge County court Tuesday to 22 years in prison and 12 years of extended supervision on two counts of first degree sexual assault of a child. The sexual assaults Steven Barlow was sentenced for were reported in June of 2018 although they had occurred a few years prior to that. The mother of the children reported the assaults. Barlow had been staying with the family when the first assault occurred. The child was about 4-years-old at the time. The woman said her other child, who was about 4 or 5 years old at the time, also admitted to being sexually assaulted by Barlow. Barlow eventually confessed to detectives that he assaulted the two young children while he was in Wisconsin.
Walk In Wednesday Vaccine Clinic Change
The Green Lake County Health Department has announced a change for its Walk-In Wednesday COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics that starts today. The county health department’s vaccination site is now being supported by the National Guard WING team. They will still have walk-in hours from 10 am to 2 pm every Wednesday. However, individuals wishing to be vaccinated will now be required to pre-register. Individuals who plan to be vaccinated should register in advance online. You do not need to pick a specific location or create an appointment, just go through the registration process. Both Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be offered at the clinic.
https://vaccinate.wi.gov/en-US/
Highway 10 Closure In Fox Crossing
Wisconsin’s Department of Transportation tells us about a two-week road closure in Winnebago County to make repairs from a traffic accident in the village of Fox Crossing. The eastbound U.S. Highway 10 to southbound I-41 ramp and American Drive between Wheeler Road and Jameson Street will be closed starting at 9 pm Sunday night and will remain closed through 5 pm Sunday, November 14th. A short-term closure of the westbound U.S. 10 to southbound I-41 ramp will also take place. There will be detours. The closures are to repair approximately 670 feet of concrete barrier wall and a retaining wall along I-41 southbound that were damaged in an August 15th traffic incident.
COVID Vaccine Q & A Thursday
Residents of Ripon and surrounding communities will have a unique opportunity tomorrow to hear firsthand from local trusted medical providers about the COVID-19 vaccine to help with decision making. The Ripon Rotary Club, SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac Region and the Fond du Lac County Health Department are collaborating to offer a virtual COVID-19 vaccine Q & A forum from 6 to 7 pm. Experts participating include Internal Medicine Physician Punit Kumar and Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Dan Wilk of the Greater Fond du Lac Region, Pediatrics Physician Jeanne Lyke and Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician Theodore Miller of Ripon Community Hospital, and Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller. Mueller says one of the biggest problems they have in trying to get people vaccinated is the misinformation that is out there. Those who would like to participate can register online for the Zoom forum.
To register for the Zoom forum, visit https://bit.ly/3BsH5Ex
Highway Emergency Zone Bill
State Senator Joan Ballweg is backing a bill that establishes emergency zones on highways for law enforcement, fire and ambulance, and tow truck drivers working the scenes of accidents and emergencies. The bill passed by both the State Senate and Assembly would put more bite into the “move over law” similar to work zones for highway construction. The state lawmaker from Markesan says those responders are putting their lives on the line but should be given more room to assist those they are trying to help. Ballweg says the bill has the backing of law enforcement, fire departments and others. The bill provides for penalties of up to $10,000 in fines and 9 months in jail. It is on its way to the Governor for his signature into law.
Waushara County Aging Department Has Jobs Available
The Programs Specialist for the Waushara County Department of Aging says they have job openings and volunteer opportunities. Carol Schmidt says they need people for meals, transportation, and odd job programs. She says their senior meals program has part-time openings for cooks and kitchen assistants. They also have dining center manager positions for their Hancock, Wild Rose and Plainfield sites. For transportation they need meal delivery drivers. Drivers are also needed to take the elderly and veterans to appointments, and volunteers to drive people to medical appointments. They also provide workers to help the elderly with household chores and this time of year that is mostly for raking. People who are interested in the positions or volunteering can find out more at their website or by calling 920-787-0403.
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