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FOND DU LAC - The Cardinals Nest at Fond du Lac High School is a finalist in the KidoodlED and Dude Perfect’s $1M School GiveAway.
The prize is $10,000 and would go toward building an inclusive playground at Rosenow Elementary School.
The school is in the No. 5 spot for the most votes, and KidoodlED announced the top five schools will receive an additional $10,000.
The public may help by voting each day until June 15 online at school-giveaway.kidoodle.tv/vote (search for Rosenow). Voters will need to enter their name and email address.
For more about the playground project or to make a donation, visit play4allfdl.com.
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▶ SSM Health makes donation to New Beginnings program: SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac is giving $5,000 to the New Beginnings Pregnancy Care Center Inc. to assist with the expenses incurred in providing a home to pregnant and parenting women and their babies.
New Beginnings is a residential facility that is solely based on protecting pregnant women in crisis situations to promote the safety and well-being of women and their unborn babies.
The funding will help improve access to health care for pregnant women and their preborn babies, as well as postnatal care and infant care after delivery through services and support provided through New Beginnings programs and support services.
For more information, call 920-923-1484 or visit newbeginningspregcare.org.
▶ Muche named office manager at Envision Greater Fond du Lac: Envision Greater Fond du Lac has hired Michelle Muche as the executive assistant and office manager.
In this role, Muche is responsible for supporting Envision’s leadership team and the Board of Directors, as well as serving as the office manager by providing front-office reception and office support to the entire team.
Muche most recently worked with SSM Health. She holds an associate’s degree from Moraine Park Technical College, as well as a LPN diploma.
▶ Campbellsport treasurer steps down, Rettler named to succeed: Village of Campbellsport Clerk-Treasurer Shelby Sarauer has decided to retire as of Aug. 4 after nine years of service to the village. Angel Rettler has been named the village’s next clerk-treasurer.
Rettler is a graduate of Campbellsport High School and has worked in municipal government since 2018. She is the owner of Artsy Fartsy Paint N’ Sip Classes on Main Street in Campbellsport and is a member of the Campbellsport Area Chamber of Commerce.
Rettler will begin training with Sarauer June 19 and assume her duties Aug. 7.
▶ Nurse practitioner Reiser joins SSM Health clinic: Karly Reiser, a family medicine nurse practitioner, has joined the SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic at 723 Park Ridge Lane in North Fond du Lac. She is now accepting patients.
Reiser earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing and master’s degree in nursing-family nurse practitioner from Marian University. She has experience caring for individuals with cardiac conditions as well as diabetes, and children through a neonatal intensive care unit.
To schedule an appointment, call 920-926-8600.
▶ Chaplain Capoyianes honored with April DASH award by SSM Health: SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac chaplain Peter Capoyianes has been awarded the April 2023 Donation Advocate Super Hero Award from UW Organ and Tissue Donation.
The DASH Award is presented each month to a hospital staff member who provides extraordinary care to a donor patient and their family.
Capoyianes was nominated by an organ procurement coordinator from UW OTD.
“While I am honored to receive this award, it truly is a reflection of all the wonderful work done here by our staff,” Capoyianes said. “St. Agnes Hospital is a truly special place.”
A caregiver is typically nominated for the DASH award after a specific patient case. Capoyianes was recognized for his support of two families during the week leading up to Good Friday. With his help, the patients donated five organs to five recipients.
▶ New speech therapy program aims to help those with Parkinson's: SSM Health Greater Fond du Lac has launched a new speech therapy program that helps individuals with Parkinson’s disease to maintain their voices and minimize swallowing concerns.
Angela Hall, a speech language pathologist, recently completed training to provide the Parkinson Voice Project’s SPEAK OUT! and The LOUD Crowd speech therapy program at SSM Health hospitals in Fond du Lac, Ripon and Waupun.
Candidates for this program include those who can tolerate 40-minute therapy sessions, follow simple commands, respond to modeling and cueing, complete daily exercises individually or with a dependable person to assist, commit to the treatment schedule, and show improvement in two or more areas when using intent — breath support, volume, vocal quality, articulation, intonation of speech.
For more information or to schedule a speech/voice evaluation, call 920-926-5370.
▶ Fond du Lac Transit offers youth free rides to library: Fond du Lac youth can ride the bus for free every Thursday during the summer to the Fond du Lac Public Library.
Fond du Lac Transit and the library have partnered to offer the free rides to the main branch at 32 Sheboygan St. The program is open now and runs through Aug. 24.
To receive a free ride, youth must show their library card upon boarding.
▶ Fond du Lac library sets craft, environment programs: Among the June programs offered at the Fond du Lac library is Good-Natured Crafts. At 6 p.m. June 20, participants can create a mini flower press at the main library branch. All supplies are provided. Space is limited, register at fdlpl.org.
Also offered in June is a talk from Jerry Apps and Natasha Kassulke, authors of “Planting an Idea: Creative and Critical Thinking About Environmental Issues.” The presentation will be at 6 p.m. June 22 at the Fond du Lac library.
Participants can view the Zoom broadcast at the library or on their own. Register on the library's website.
▶ Ripon library programs include D&D for teens, rock painting: Ripon Public Library has events and programs for all ages. Events are held at the library, 120 Jefferson St., unless noted otherwise. For more about any of the following programs, visit riponlibrary.org or call 920-748-6160.
Teens are invited to paly a Dungeons & Dragons campaign at 3 p.m. June 20. Participants can wear a costume. Snacks will be provided.
Through hands-on demonstrations, the Green Lake Association will discuss the local watershed at 4 p.m. June 21. Learn how Ripon can send cleaner water downstream to Green Lake.
Teens can show their pride in the community by creating hygiene kits for the local Hope on the Block box at 3 p.m. June 27 at Traded Treasures, 102 W. Jackson St., Ripon. Supplies are provided.
Promote the joy of painting and hide happy rocks about town. Paint a rock at the library at 4 p.m. June 28, add a hashtag, then hide it in a public place. If you find a rock, post a picture to the library’s Facebook page and hide it again.
▶ 'Grandpa and Lucy' play focuses on struggle with dementia: The Fond du Lac Public Library, Climb Theater and the ADRC of Fond du Lac County have partnered to host the intergenerational play “Grandpa and Lucy.”
The performance will be at 5:30 p.m. June 20 at the Fond du Lac Public Library in the McLane Room. Doors open at 5 p.m.
The play was inspired by the children’s book written by Edie Weinstein, “Grandpa and Lucy: A Story About Love & Dementia.” The story is intended to help families strengthen intergenerational relationships with older relatives who may be struggling with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.
A talkback will follow the performance. Prior to the performance, informational resources will be provided along with snacks and beverages.
The event is free and intended for youth 5 and older with their families.
To reserve seats, visit inkypuppypaws.com.
▶ Ripon theater group stages comedy, 'Rogues' Gallery': The Ripon Area Community Theatre will offer performances of “Rogues’ Gallery,” a comedic Who Didn’t Do It? Mystery, at the Ripon High School Auditorium, 850 Tiger Drive.
Shows will be at 7 p.m. June 16 and 17 and 2:30 p.m. June 18. Seating is limited.
Tickets are $10 for 13 and older and free for 12 and younger. Purchase tickets online at showtix4u.com/event-details/74889 or at the door.
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