RIPON MAIN STREET LAUNCHES FACEBOOK
Ripon Main Street, Inc. launched a page on Facebook to promote community events and activities. In just a few short weeks, the number of people signing up as fans has grown to over 400. People from all over the world have signed up, providing positive comments about our community. And what is truly impressive is the fact that we haven’t really done anything to promote the page, people are just finding us. In any event, check out the page and let me know what you think of the content. This will develop into an excellent PR tool for our Ripon. The link is provided HERE.
RIPON MEDICAL CENTER TO HOST DENIM AND PEARLS
RIPON — The Foundation for Ripon Medical Center will present the third annual Denim & Pearls: A Party with a Purpose on Friday, May 1, at Royal Ridges of Ripon. The public is invited to wear denim and enjoy an evening with Ripon Medical Center's pearls — the communities that RMC serves. The festivities include live and silent auctions, samplings from area restaurateurs and vendors, wine tasting, a cash bar, and entertainment by Heartland and Aaron Becker. Funds raised will help the Foundation for RMC provide support for community health and wellness education, purchasing the latest in state-of-the-art medical equipment and more, according to a press release from RMC. Tickets are available at Ripon Medical Center front desk and after hours at the emergency room registration desk, Ripon Drug, Tango/Uncorked, and Baird GM. Ticket prices are $35 in advance and $40 at the door for the wine tasting and the main event; $25 in advance and $30 at the door for the main event only. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the wine tasting; at 7 p.m. for the main event.
County Republicans to meet in Ripon
The Fond du Lac County Republican Party will hold its May meeting in Ripon at the Little White Schoolhouse, the birthplace of the Republican Party, at 6:30 p.m. May 7. The meeting is open to all who have an interest and share the beliefs of the Republican Party, according to a party press release. Invited legislative guests include Rep. Joan Ballweg of the 41st Assembly District and Sen. Luther Olsen of the 14th Senate District; they represent the Ripon area in Madison. They will provide a legislative update. The state budget and increases in taxation are expected to be discussed. The party will discuss upcoming activities and the summer schedule. The importance of the 2010 elections will also be discussed. The Little White Schoolhouse is located at 303 Blackburn St. in Ripon.
OTHER EVENTS
From M&I Bank, Ripon - Bake Sale & Plant Sale Friday, May 1
M&I Bank, 333 Blackburn - 8:30m a.m. until items are gone
Proceeds benefit M&I's Relay for Life Team
From the Ripon Chamber - Business Connection, Tuesday, May 5th
Diverse Options, 571 Fenton Street - Refreshments, networking and tours of the facility
From Badger Mining - Free sandbox sand from Badger Mining!
Pick-up every Saturday through the summer, 8 a.m. - noon - First stall at the Berlin Public Works city garage, 241 Spring Street, Berlin - Contact Todd at Badger Mining with any questions, 361-2388 X181
From Pick 'n Save - Annual Brat Fry Thursday, May 14th
2 homemade Smokehouse brats on bakery buns, Homemade deli potato salad, and pop. Only $2.00!!! And check out the HOT in-store specials
From Ripon Medical Center - 2009 Drug Free Communities Task Force "Drug Drop", Saturday, May 16, 9-11 a.m.
Front parking lot at Ripon High School - Dispose of your old, expired prescription drugs in a safe, approved manner that's not harmful to the environment
School Board Elects New Officers
The Ripon Board of Education elected its officers for the 2009-10 school year at its annual reorganization meeting. With the addition of Denise Martinez as a newly elected member, the Board is now at full strength of nine members. Joe Hatcher was elected president. Barb Schultz was re-elected vice president. Andy Lyke was elected treasurer. Tom Stellmacher was elected clerk. Officers serve for one year and, according to the term limits provision in the Board’s bylaws, may hold the same officer position for no more than two consecutive years. President Hatcher reappointed Tom Stellmacher, Barb Schultz, Andy Lyke, and himself to the Board’s negotiations committee.
Annual K-12 Unified Fine Arts Festival Opens
The District’s annual celebration of K-12 art will take place in downtown area businesses on May 2-10. Ripon businesses on Watson Street have donated space in their storefront windows to display numerous pieces of student artwork during the annual festival which is coordinated by Ripon’s art teachers. Window viewing is free and open 24 hours during the festival.
Board Streamlines Meeting Procedures
In an effort to shorten meetings, maintain a focus on agenda items, and make better use of the Board’s and public’s time, the school board agreed to implement a variety of changes to its agenda and procedures for regular monthly meetings. Meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. to allow for a more efficient closed session prior to the meetings. The Board has set a goal of concluding its meetings by 9:30 p.m. and using procedures to streamline its meetings.
City Council and School Board Schedule Joint Meeting
The Ripon Board of Education and the City of Ripon Common Council have scheduled a joint meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. on May 11 in the Ripon City Hall. The meeting is intended to discuss additional ways in which the city and school district can work together. The two governmental bodies held a similar meeting several years ago.
