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23 January 2019 News
Winter Driving Kit
The communications and emergency management director for Fond du Lac County says there are times during the winter when travel isn’t advised. Bobbi Hicken says still some have to and if that’s the case make sure you allow yourself plenty of travel time and have a survival kit in your vehicle. “Make sure you are not in a crunch for time and that you know you are going to get there when you get there. Make sure you have a winter kit in your vehicle.” She says you should have blankets, mittens and gloves to keep you warm in case you get stranded. She also recommends a water, flashlight, charger for your phone. To help get you out if you get stuck, sand or kitty litter and a shovel would also come in handy. Hicken also recommends checking Wisconsin’s 511 website, app or calling 511 to check on winter road conditions.
Meetings On Sturgeon Population Status Begin
The state Department of Natural Resources will hold the first of three public meetings tonight to update residents about the status of the Lake Winnebago System sturgeon population. Results of a survey conducted with 2,000 sturgeon spearing license holders will be released and information shared on how those results will be used to draft a rule proposal for sturgeon spearing. Tonight’s meetings is at the high school in North Fond du Lac. Next Tuesday there will be a meeting at the Engler Center for the Performing Arts in Chilton and the final meeting is Thursday, January 31st at the Menasha High School Auditorium. Each of the meetings will start at 6:30 pm.
Making School Closing Decisions
The superintendent of the Ripon Area School District says making a decision to close school due to weather involves a little driving. Mary Whitrock says they uses the latest information available from snow plow drivers, local government, weather sources and there is some driving involved. “I usually take the southern part of the district to drive around and check roads because it is not always the highways that give us the most concern it’s those smaller rural roads. And then Troy who runs Lamers Bus Service takes care of those northern roads and we’re texting and communicating back and forth.” As for notifying parents they have an instant messaging phone service. The district also posts cancellations and delays on their website and Facebook pages and they also notify radio and television stations.
Sign Up For AARP Tax Aide Program Underway In Ripon And Berlin
The AARP Tax Aide program will be available to senior citizens in Ripon and Berlin during the next few months. The program provides free income tax assistance and preparation to low and moderate income taxpayers, with special attention to those age 60 and older. Assistance will be available in Ripon on Tuesdays and Berlin on Wednesdays starting February 5th. Appointments can be made at the Ripon Senior Center by calling (920) 748-6225 and the Berlin Senior Center by phoning 361-5422. Several documents must be picked up and completed prior to the appointment. Packets are available at the Senior Centers.
An Evening Of Chocolate And Wine
The Agnesian HealthCare Foundation will host the annual Evening of Chocolate & Wine fund-raising event on Friday, February 1st at 6 pm. The event has a brand new location, The Rock Golf Club, at 700 County Park Road in Waupun. Proceeds are used to support services, technological advancements and patient enhancements at Waupun Memorial Hospital. The event features chocolates from Guth’s End of the Trail Candy Shoppe, wine, beer, a hors d’oeuvre buffet, live music and silent auction. Dress is business casual. Tickets are $50 per person. Call (920) 926-4959 to reserve your spot at this event.
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