8/9/24 Hometown Broadcasting News Friday
9 August 2024 News
SEARCH CONTINUES FOR MISSING BOATER
Friends of a 32-year-old Little Suamico man who went missing after his sailboat capsized last month on Lake Michigan are organizing another search effort this weekend. Bill Salnik his three-year-old son Josh and five-year-old daughter Charlotte went sailing on Saturday, July 13th from Oconto near the breakwater. His 18-foot sailboat was found capsized south of Chambers Island the following Monday morning July 15th. The bodies of his children were recovered the same day about a mile south of where the boat was found. Door County Sheriff’s Marine Patrol is still looking for him and Sheriff’s officials are asking recreational boaters to be on the lookout. The volunteer search by boat for him Sunday will begin on Menekaunee Harbor in Marinette. Volunteers without boats will be searching the shoreline.
BLUE GREEN ALGAE CONCERNS
The Green Lake County Health Department has issued an advisory for the County Highway K Marsh boat landing. Blue-green algae sampling Thursday revealed a notably green appearance in the County Highway K Marsh area, with high cell densities with a positive test for anatoxin. The Green Lake Association will continue to monitor the area. Blue-green algae can make people and their pets sick if they swallow, touch, or breathe in droplets from contaminated water.
STATE BUILDING COMMISSION MEETS
Governor Evers this week announced the State Building Commission approved a total of approximately $262 million in key projects across the state. Some of the more important projects included upgrades to the Milwaukee Mile Speedway, construction of a new technology and education center at the UW-Green Bay, and the land purchase for the new Wisconsin Veterans Museum. There were also facility updates at Lincoln Hills School. The Commission also authorized camera upgrades at Waupun Correctional Institution, including transitioning cameras from analog to digital and replacing cameras in the Restrictive Housing Unit. State Senator Joan Ballweg of Markesan is one of the Commission members. The Commission held its meeting at the State Fair in West Allis Wednesday.
TIPS FROM THE PUBLIC IMPORTANT IN POACHING CASES
Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Bill Hankee says their best ally when it comes to information about poaching is the public. The DNR and Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office are currently investigating a large deer poaching scheme that covers about 200 square miles in Fond du Lac, Dodge, and Washington counties. A tip to Sheriff’s office about illegally killed deer got the investigation started. He says larger cases such as this one usually get investigated after they receive tips from the field. He encourages anyone who knows about or suspects poaching to call their tip line 1-800-TIP-WDNR that’s 1-800-847-9367.
POLITICAL STRESS
A psychologist with SSM Health says stressing over elections is a real thing. Dr. Matt Doll is the System Director for Care for the Caregiver Program for SSM Health. He says people need time to recover, to take a break, to rest their stress response but political advertising is designed to keep your stress level higher so you’re more susceptible to their message. He says in a face-to-face situation when you encounter someone with negative energy who is unwilling to listen, exercise your empathy taking time to listen to them until they calm down and might be more open to hearing what you have to say as well. Dr. Doll says take time to distance yourself from too much political material and keep yourself calm. He also recommends doing your research on candidates and issues so you’re not dissuaded from making up your own mind.
BASD BACK TO SCHOOL REMINDERS
Berlin Area School District Superintendent Emmett Durtschi says they are busy preparing for the first day of classes, the day after Labor Day on Tuesday, September 3rd. He reminds parents that they need to register their kids online and can also get a lot of questions answered their or by calling the district offices. He says open houses at the schools will be held the week prior to school and that’s also an opportunity for kids’ pictures, meeting teachers and getting questions answered including those concerning transportation. The open house at the Middle and High School is on Tuesday, August 27th from 4 to 6 pm and the one at Clay Lamberton Elementary School on Wednesday, August 28th from 3 to 6 pm.
RIPON TREE ADOPTION PROGRAM
The City of Ripon is relaunching its Street Tree Planting Program to replace trees lost in recent storms and infestations. Those participating receive a free tree with the city’s help to plant it in their boulevard area and participants then take on the role of tree caretaker. Those willing to participate in the tree adoption program can get more details about participating at the City of Ripon website.
Street Tree Planting Program – Adopt a FREE Tree! – What’s New – City of Ripon, Wisconsin
BONUS ANTLERLESS HARVEST AUTHORIZATIONS GOING ON SALE
Bonus antlerless harvest authorizations, formerly known as tags, for the 2024 Wisconsin gun deer season will be available for purchase online through the Go Wild license portal and at license sales location starting at 10 am Monday. Bonus authorizations are sold at a rate of one per person per day until sold out or until the 2024 deer hunting season ends. Bonus authorizations are $12 each for Wisconsin residents, $20 each for non-residents and $5 each for youth ages 11 and under. The first three days of bonus sales are management zone-specific, and the fourth day is open to all zones. Monday is the Forest Zones or Northern and Central, Tuesday Central Farmland Zone, Wednesday Southern Farmland Zone, and Thursday all zones are available. Sales start at 10 am each morning.
THURK HONORED WITH BEE AWARD
Sherry Thurk, an SSM Health Pharmacy clerk in Waupun, has been named the newest recipient of the BEE or Be Exceptional Everyday Award. Thurk was nominated by a local couple that uses retail pharmacy services in Waupun. The nomination shared, “She has helped us with insurance and payments. She always makes sure my husband has the right pills. She always has a smile and asks, ‘Home can I help.’” The BEE Award is specifically designed to recognize non-nursing staff members who demonstrate great teamwork and communication skills, collaboration, professionalism, exemplary service, and a commitment to excellence.
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