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17 November 2023 News
WASHINGTON COUNTY ATV AND TRAILER THEFT
A Washington County Sheriff’s deputy early Thursday morning came upon the theft of a trailer and ATV from the Cabela’s in the Village of Richfield moments after it happened. As the van pulling the trailer and ATV left the parking lot it struck the squad car causing minor damage. That kicked off an off-and-on pursuit that reached 100 miles an hour on I-41. The van rolled over south of Lannon Road and the trailer became detached with the unsecured ATV rolling over off of the trailer. The driver fled on foot but a Sheriff’s deputy spotted him three hours later at the Walmart in Germantown. A Germantown Police Officer, who saw the suspect flee from the overturned van, confirmed the deputy’s suspicions. The suspect, a 39-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested and taken to the Washington County Jail. The subsequent investigation revealed the suspect cut the lock on the fenced in area and stole both the ATV and trailer from Cabela’s. Investigators are determining whether the suspect is linked to other recent trailer thefts in southeastern Wisconsin. (Washington County Sheriff’s photo).
HIGHWAY 151 WRONG WAY DRIVER CHARGED
The 32-year-old Green Bay man who hit a Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Sergeant’s squad car made his initial court appearance Thursday. Delvin Antonio Moreno-Moreno was driving the wrong way on Highway 151 early last Sunday morning and Sergeant Paul Metzger positioned his vehicle so Moreno-Moreno couldn’t continue down the highway and endanger other drivers. Moreno-Moreno is charged with first degree recklessly endangering safety and six traffic violations including his first OWI and reckless driving. Bond was set at $2,500 cash and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for February 1st. No one was hurt during the pursuit. (Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s photo).
STATE ASSEMBLY PASSES SPECIALIZED WHEELCHAIR REPAIR LEGISLATION
Earlier this week, the State Assembly passed legislation authored by State Representative Jon Plumer which cuts government red-tape to simplify the wheelchair repair process for individuals covered by Medical Assistance programs. The state lawmaker from Lodi says, “It is a pretty simple fix that will greatly improve the quality of life for individuals using complex wheelchair devices. By cutting unnecessary government red-tape, they can get needed repairs done more quickly and get back to living their lives.” To get a specialized wheelchair under Medical Assistance an individual needs prior authorization and a doctor’s prescription. State law also requires additional prior-authorization and a doctor’s prescription to get repairs made on their specialized wheelchair. Plumer’s bill gets rid of the requirement. He points out that 99 percent of the repair requests are approved.
BUCK SURVIVES HARROWING INCIDENT IN COLUMBIA COUNTY
If it manages to evade hunters during the 9-day gun-deer season that starts tomorrow a trophy buck in Columbia County is twice blessed. The deer already survived a harrowing event this past Sunday. Columbia County Sheriff’s deputies got a report about the buck that was tangled in barbed wire around a tree for two days. When deputies arrived they observed the exhausted buck still trying to free itself. With the help of some bolt cutters and a Sawall they were able to free the massive deer and he ran off to live for another day. You can see body camera footage of the rescue on the Columbia County Sheriff’s Facebook page.
DEER HUNTING SAFETY TIPS
DNR conservation wardens investigated eight hunting incidents, including one fatality, during the 2022 gun-deer season. Four of those were self-inflicted gun shots. Conservation warden William Hankee says remember the acronym TABK which stands for treat every firearm as if it were loaded, always point the muzzle in a safe direction, be certain of your target and what is before it and what’s beyond it, and keep your finger outside your trigger guard until you are safe to shoot. He says of those four tips perhaps the most important is knowing what is in your line of fire. Hankee also suggests if you are using a tree stand to make sure you are using a harness and that it is secure. He’s seen first-hand how devastating a fall from a tree stand can be for a hunter. Other tips include wearing blaze orange or fluorescent pink and dressing for the conditions. Last year Hankee responded to a hunter whose kayak overturned in the Fond du Lac River and the hunter wasn’t wearing appropriate attire for getting wet.
RIPON ROAR WEEK
Ripon Schools Superintendent Mary Whitrock says donations to the Ripon Roar Week fundraiser for the Ripon Education Foundation fund some really unique educational opportunities. She says in particular the teacher and special program grants have resulted in some fantastic opportunities for students. Whitrock says one of those great programs involved taking students from the Ripon Middle School to Beaming Stables in Neenah. Working with the horses there helps students build leadership, confidence, and a sense of trust and connection. Whitrock accompanied them for some sessions last spring. She says you build a connection with the horse and it brings you a sense of calm. The annual Ripon Roar Week fundraiser for the Foundation is going on through tonight at midnight, but donations will be accepted through the end of the year. Donations can be made online at Ripon Education Foundation. org or you can send them to P.O. Box 395, Ripon, Wisconsin 54971. (Photo of Whitly Workman)
MERCURY MARINE EARNS GREEN MASTERS DESIGNATION
For the 13th consecutive year Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac has earned a Green Masters designation from the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council, placing the company among an elite group of organizations to have earned the honor in the state. The Green Masters Program is highly competitive, with only 20 percent of the top companies across the state selected for the program. The scored categories include environmental, workforce, society, and governance and leadership. Mercury scored highest in water resource management, employee health and safety, and ethical governance and sustainability leadership. Mercury Marine President John Buelow says it is a significant accomplishment for Mercury. He adds, “It’s also a testament to our employees, whose consistent efforts have helped Mercury set a new standard for sustainability within the marine industry and the state of Wisconsin.”
SOMETHING TO BE THANKFUL FOR
The Director of Agricultural Programs for Envision Greater Fond du Lac says next week when we gather for our Thanksgiving meals make sure you appreciate all the hard work that goes into producing the food on your table. Amy Ries says sometimes we take for granted the work that farmers, meat and food producers put into bringing that bounty to market. She says we are truly blessed in Wisconsin to have a great growing season and rich soil to grow as many products as we do here. She says Wisconsin is among the leading producers of milk, cheese and a number of other products among them horseradish, ginseng, mint, snap peas, potatoes and cranberries.
BAKERS NEEDED FOR DICKENS GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST
Bakers are needed for the Dickens of a Christmas Gingerbread House Contest. The contest is part of Ripon’s annual Dickens of a Christmas celebration which takes place December 1st through the 3rd. The planning committee is looking for bakers to create gingerbread creations for this event. Two categories are offered: children 14 and under; and an adult/family category. Parents are welcome to guide their children who enter the children’s category, but they are asked to leave the creativity and most of the construction up to their kids. Two prizes will be awarded in the adult/family category with 1st place receiving a $150 cash prize. The children’s winner will be awarded $50. All entries along with a $10 entry fee must be delivered to Farrell’s Fine Furnishings, located at 214 Watson Street in downtown Ripon, by 6 pm on Thursday, November 30th. The public is welcome to vote for their favorite piece beginning Friday evening December 1st from 5:30 to 8:30 pm during the Dickens Holiday Parade. The Gingerbread Houses will remain on display at Farrell’s throughout the Dickens weekend. For additional information on the Gingerbread House Contest, contact Troy Farrell at 920-748-6370.
LUNCH WITH SANTA AT THE GOOSE BLIND
Goose Blind, the popular bar and restaurant in Green Lake, will be holding its “Lunch with Santa” event Sunday at their newly updated upstairs event venue, the Overlook. Families are invited to join in the festive fun, enjoy a delicious lunch from the Goose Blind menu, and experience the magic of the holiday season between 11 am and 2 pm. The Overlook has been transformed into a winter wonderland, offering the perfect backdrop for this holiday gathering. The event is free to attend for guests dining at Goose Blind. As a special gift, photos taken at the event will be available for free download, with options to order prints and personalized holiday cards.
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