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16 June 2023 News
MOTORCYCLIST HURT IN DODGE COUNTY TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
A 61-year-old Watertown man was seriously injured when his motorcycle collided with a dump truck on Dodge County Highway R near County Highway O in the Town of Lebanon Thursday evening. Sheriff’s officials say the motorcycle was heading south on County Highway R when a northbound dump truck began turning left into a driveway in front of the motorcycle. The motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet. Watertown paramedics took him to Aurora Summit Hospital in Oconomowoc. The 52-year-old Watertown man driving the truck was not injured. The accident was reported at 5:25 pm.
SMALL FIRE IN FONDY
Fond du Lac firefighters responded to a small electrical fire at a coffee shop at 814 South Main Street just before 8:30 Thursday morning. Prior to fire crews arriving, an employee used an extinguisher. Fire Department officials say there was a small fire in the ceiling surrounding a restroom vent fan. Fire crews put out a fire in the vent fan and a trash can. The fire started in the motor of the vent fan and burning plastic falling from the ceiling spread to some combustibles in the restroom. No one was injured during the incident.
JOHNSONVILLE SAUSAGE RECALL
Johnsonville of Sheboygan Falls is recalling over 42,000 pounds of ready-to-eat “BEDDAR with CHEDDAR” pork sausage links that may contain very thin strands of black plastic fibers. The pork sausage links were produced on January 26th. The product subject to recall is 14 ounce vacuum-packed packages of “Johnsonville BEDDAR with CHEDDAR smoked sausage links made with 100 percent premium pork with a best buy date of 7/11/2023 C35 printed on the back. The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST.34224” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The item was shipped to retail locations in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma and Texas. The problem was discovered after the firm received one consumer complaint about the product containing very thin strands of black plastic fibers.
GOOD NEWS FOR RIPON
Ripon City Administrator Adam Sonntag shared some good news with the Common Council this week. He informed them the state’s WEDC had awarded a $250,000 Community Development Investment grant for the Knuth Brewing Company project. It is a pass-through grant to Knuth to assist in completion of their expansion downtown. He thanked Dave Knuth and Ripon Main Street Executive Director Craig Tebon for their assistance and cooperation in applying for the grant. Sonntag also told the Council that the Douglas Street lot in the Business Park has been sold to FLASH Trucking in Green Lake. Plans are being finalized on their $2 million plus transloading rail facility and construction will begin soon. Sonntag says the project started with communications and meetings with FLASH in May of last year.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE PLUMER ON SHARED REVENUE LEGISLATION
The State Assembly passed historic legislation Wednesday during a busy floor session. State Representative Jon Plumer says, “After months of negotiation, we delivered wins for local communities, families, law enforcement, and small businesses all over the state.” The state lawmaker from Lodi says he’s proud of what was accomplished with the shared revenue deal. Among the provisions in the legislation communities will receive a minimum 20 percent increase in their shared revenue. It also permanently repeals the personal property tax, which helps small businesses. It will also prevent communities from defunding their police.
TWO LONGTIME FDL COUNTY COMMITTEES DISSOLVED
The Fond du Lac County Board this week approved a pair of resolutions eliminating two long-time committees. Through that action the Natural Beauty Council and Gottfried Prairie & Arboretum Advisory Committee were eliminated. County Executive Sam Kaufman says they’ve had few nominations for the Natural Beauty Council Awards the past few years which go to beautifully landscaped houses, farms, historic properties, etc. He says if a group like a Master Gardner’s group was interested in taking over the program the county would be willing to supply small funding for the effort. As for the Gottfried Committee, Kaufman says it was initially put together to develop the prairie and arboretum. He says the county’s parks department and the UW campus can oversee arboretum efforts and he suggested they form a non-profit friends group which would benefit them when they are trying to raise funds for what they do.
CHILDREN’S FAIR TOMORROW
The Ripon Noon Kiwanis with Ripon Public Library support will have their annual Children’s Fair at the Ripon High School tomorrow from 9 am to Noon. Kiwanis Past President Jeffrey Dodson says they enjoy staging the event each year for kids and the whole family. The free event will have a caricature artist, musical entertainer “Mr. Pickles,” mini golf, Bouncy House, Preschool Romper Room, yard games and more. Children and families can also check out a Ripon Police Squad, Fire Truck, and ambulance. There will also be Information stations set up with information on a variety of children and family services. There is no cost to attend and there will be prizes and giveaways.
RIPON FFA ALUMNI BREAKFAST SUNDAY
The annual Ripon FFA Alumni Breakfast will be served up at the Miller Farm in Pickett Sunday from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Amy Badtke of the Alumni says they will be serving up a country style breakfast on Father’s Day featuring pancakes, eggs, sausage, cheese, fruits, drinks, and ice cream. She says there will be activities for the kids as well with a corn pool, farm animals, and more. Money raised from the breakfast supports scholarships for students who plan a career in agriculture. Badtke says in the past they used some of the money to purchase a van for FFA students to use for going to conventions and competitions. Money has even gone toward the purchase of FFA jackets. Tickets are $10 each, kids 5 and under eat free. Tickets will be available at the farm or at Ripon Drug and Schmitt Lumber in advance. The Miller Farm is located at N9610 County Road M in Pickett.
DASH FOR THE STACHE
The Tri-County Overdose Fatality Review Team is teaming up with a family that lost a loved one to a Fentanyl overdose for a 1 mile walk and 5K run in Redgranite next month. “Dash for the Stache” is being done in honor of Jake Jezwinski on the Bannerman Trail on what would have been his birthday Saturday, July 15th. In addition to the run and walk there will be music, food, raffles, speakers, vendors and more. Glenda Jezwinski is Jake’s mother. He was 36 when he died on January 21st, 2022 of an overdose. She says they really appreciate the support they are getting. Jake was particularly proud of his moustache, which is how the name “Dash for the Stache” was coined. Lisa Rollins is the facilitator for the Tri-County Overdose Fatality Review Team for Green Lake, Marquette, and Waushara counties. She says any money they raise will go to the Jezwinski family for prevention and recovery efforts in the area. Those interested in registering for the “Dash for the Stache” can do so online at the Health Department’s page for Marquette County.
Dash For The Stache Walk/Run Registration | Marquette County, WI
BRAIN GAMES
SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic family medicine physician Manish Sharda will be sharing a presentation on how brain games can help enhance a person’s memory, and prevent or slow down the progress of dementia. The free presentation will be hosted by the Waupun Senior Center at 1 pm on Tuesday, July 11th. Games are among the many activities that can keep the human mind entertained and engaged. More importantly, games can help keep our brains stimulated. This is extremely important for older adults, especially those at risk of dementia. Dr. Sharda says, “Board games are a great way to exercise our brains, improve memory, and cultivate relationships.” To register for the program or for more information, call the Waupun Senior Center at 920-324-7930.
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