2/12/24 Hometown Broadcasting News Monday
12 February 2024 News
WAUPACA MAN ACCIDENTALLY SHOOTS HIMSELF
Police responded to the Dollar General Store on Fulton Street in Waupaca Thursday night for a 54-year-old Waupaca man who accidentally shot himself in the leg. Police were dispatched just before 7:30 pm. Officers learned the man was trying to manipulate his concealed carry firearm while getting into his vehicle when the gun accidentally went off. He was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No one else was injured.
SLOW OPENING WEEKEND FOR STURGEON SPEARERS
It was a slow start for the opening weekend of the 2024 sturgeon spearing season on the Lake Winnebago System with the preseason thaw keeping many off the ice. Day two on Sunday saw a total of 49 lake sturgeon speared. Most of the harvest came from the western areas of Lake Winnebago. Additionally, more spearers were taking to the Upriver Lakes to try their luck. After the opening weekend, 122 lake sturgeon have been speared throughout the Winnebago system. The biggest fish of the day was taken by Jacob Disterhaft. It was a female that measured 71.2 inches in length and weighed 110.7 pounds. The DNR says until ice conditions improve around Lake Winnebago, they are closing the Stockbridge, Quinney and Neenah registration stations. The North Winnebago, Downtown Oshkosh, Southwest Winnebago and Pipe registration stations will remain open for those heading out today, as will all Upriver registration stations. (Wisconsin DNR photo of Jacob Disterhaft).
WINNEBAGO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ADDS K9 FACILITY DOG
The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office has added a new K9 Gracie to its roster. K9 Gracie and her partner, Deputy Devin Wilson, will be assigned to the Corrections Division as a Facility Dog. Gracie is a 7-month-old standard poodle who has just completed six weeks of training. Gracie is classified as a Facility Dog that will provide comfort to correctional officers, police officers, civilian and professional staff, victims, witness, and inmates to reduce anxiety and stress during times of crisis and give aid and comfort to individuals, groups, and communities impacted by violence, tragedy, or traumatic events. A facility dog works full time at the facility under the care and supervision of their handler. (Winnebago County Sheriff’s photo).
OSHKOSH RESIDENTS RECOGNIZED FOR ZOO CONTRIBUTIONS
Two Oshkosh Residents were recently recognized with the Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association’s “Fellowship Award” in recognition of their outstanding services to the parks and recreation profession and the association. Tom and Penny Harenburg ensured over the years that admission to the Menominee Park Zoo in Oshkosh remained free. A fund of $65,000 was created in 2006 as a yearly gift to ensure the zoo has free admission. Additionally they raised a substantial amount for an otter and eagle exhibit. Their latest contribution has been a huge donation to fully fund the Black Bear and fox exhibits for the North Highlands Forest phase of the zoo. They have also founded an endowment at the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation to ensure the zoo admissions remain free to the public. Menominee Park Zoo hosts over 100,000 visitors annually. Tom and his son Scot own Carl M Hennig Incorporated a successful brokerage firm with a 90-year history. The award given to the Harenburgs was presented on February 1st.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT DAYS
The Berlin Area School District has set aside two days for Child Development Days and 4K Registration at Clay Lamberton Elementary School. Allison Gohlke is the District’s Communications Specialist. She says it’s a free screening. It is for 2 ½ to 5 years olds during which children will be screened for vision and hearing. There will also be a chance to meet the teachers. There will also be individual child development screenings and a developmental progress conference. Gohlke says they have a wonderful 4K program in the district. They offer both full-time and part-time 4K programs. To be enrolled for this fall a child must be 4 years old on or before September 1st. The Child Development Days and 4K Registration is on Tuesday, March 19th from Noon to 7:30 pm and Wednesday, March 20th from 8 am to 4 pm. A link to sign up children for the Development Days is available at the District’s website or Facebook page.
Families: Child Development Days and 4K Registration (signupgenius.com)
PELVIC THERAPY
A physical therapist with SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital says physical therapy can help men who have undergone prostate cancer surgery or who suffer from enlarged prostates. Jesse Schulz says men with enlarged prostates can have issues with urinating. That could be with the flow or sometimes the urge or need to go is more frequent. He says if you’ve had prostate surgery the pelvic muscles or what they call the pelvic floor has to be strengthened which can happen through therapy. He says sometimes hip and back issues can also affect your pelvis and urination. Schulz says those who undergo prostate surgery also may suffer from erectile dysfunction, which therapy can also help improve.
NETWORKING CONNECTIONS
In addition to their Business Connections, Envision Greater Fond du Lac also hosts what are known as Coffee Connections. The Business Connections are usually later in the day while the Coffee Connections are held in the morning at a hosting business. For instance, the last Coffee Connection was at Guth’s Candy in Waupun last Wednesday morning. Jillian Saiberlich is the Membership Coordinator for Envision. She says both types of connections are networking opportunities. She points out the Coffee Connections are a little less structured with the opportunity for everyone attending allowed a brief moment to introduce themselves. The next Business Connection is on Tuesday, February 20th at 5 pm at Knuth’s Brewing Company in Ripon. The next Coffee Connection is at Fond du Lac Cyclery on Wednesday, March 6th at 7:30 am.
DRONE PERFORMANCES AT EAA AIRVENTURE
The growing aerial art form of lighted drones is coming to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2024, as Starlight Aerial Productions brings it spectacular displays to night air shows on July 24th and 27th. The 71st edition of the Experimental Aircraft Associations fly-in convention is coming to Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh July 22nd through the 28th. Up to 500 state-of-the-art drones will take to the sky for the performances during AirVenture’s popular night air shows, offering dazzling light displays and captivating illustrations in front of the audiences. The Oshkosh performance will include American-made Lumenier ARORA drones equipped with LED lights that can create more than 4 billion color combinations along with animated sequences that are tightly synchronized to a musical score.
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