Breakfast Club #479 - 4/30/10

For the local news head to KFIZ.com

6:17am: Marv's WX

Today: Hazy sunshine with a high of 80.
Tonight: Rain and thunderstorms moving in about supper time. Low of 52.
Saturday: Partly sunny with a high of 69. West winds at 20 to 30 MPH
Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance for rain after midnight. Low of 54.
Sunday: Mostly sunny with a high of 65.
Monday: Partly sunny with a high of 70

6:50am: Mike Schwandt won the KFIZ News Quiz

7:20am: Jeanie Rentmeister won the quarter of Culvers Custard as part of the Birthday Contest this week.

1987-05-10 Boston @ Milwaukee game 4 intro

Bates Mansion Update: Here come the countertops

Master Craftsman Mike Nett installs the kitchen countertops of the Bates Mansion!

Big Jake!

This could be the world's tallest horse! Big Jake lives in Poynette, Wisconsin and is 6 foot 10 and weighs about 2,500 pounds.

Breakfast Club #478 - 4/29/10

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6:17am: Karl's WX

Today: Partly sunny, windy and mild with a high of 71. SE winds 15-30 MPH
Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low of 57.
Friday: Mostly cloudy with a high of 73. With afternoon showers possible. South winds at 15-30 MPH
Friday Night: Rain and thunderstorms. Low of 53.
Saturday: Partly sunny with a high of 70. Southwest winds at 12-25

6:50am: Gary Hintz won the KFIZ News Quiz today

7:20am: Brian Carter from Fond du Lac Seafood joined me. To place an order call 517-TUNA or visit 63 North Main Street. Vist them online at fdlseafood.com

7:50am: Sue Freund won a pair of tickets to see the Brewers play the Braves on May 10th at Miller Park as part of Ticket Window Thursday presented by Eden Meat Market and Taco Bell. She also won a $20 gift certificate to the Eden Meat Market and a $5 gift certificate to Taco Bell.

8:20am: Paula Price from the Ripon Chamber joined me.

Bates Mansion Update

Just like peanut butter and jelly, and spaghetti and meatballs...when Joel Nett of Nett Construction and a saw get together....magic happens!

Concrete in the garage poured!

Breakfast Club #477 - 4/28/10

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6:17am: Karl's WX:

Today: Sun with a high of 64.
Tonight: Clear with a low of 44.
Thursday: Partly sunny with a high of 70.
Friday: Partly sunny with a high of 73. Slight chance for rain.

6:50am: KFIZ News Quiz: Jim Ziegler won

7:20am: Lindee Kimball from the Solutions Center joined me.

Bango Performing an Insane Playoff Stunt

Bates Girls Pics

Olivia

Claire

Julia

Breakfast Club #476 - 4/27/10

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6:17am: Karl's WX

Today: Sunshine with a high of 57.
Tonight: Clear and cold and some frost with a low of 31.
Wednesday: Sun with a high of 64.
Thursday: Partly sunny with a high of 70.

6:50am: KFIZ News Quiz: Henry Andrews won the KFIZ News Quiz

8:20am: Renee Webb from the Fond du Lac Humane Society joined me to talk about this week's Pet of the Week.

Bates Mansion Update: Siding Looks Good!

Breakfast Club #475 - 4/26/10

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6:17am: Karl's WX:

Today: Mostly sunny with a high of 58.
Tonight: Clear and cold with some frost. Low of 32.
Tuesday: Sun with a high of 57.
Wednesday: Frost in the morning. Sunshine with a high of 62.

6:50am: Red LaPlante won the KFIZ News Quiz

Bates Mansion Update:

Breakfast Club #474 - 4/23/10

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6:17am: Marv's Forecast:

Today: Sunshine with a high of 58.
Tonight: Rain with a low of 45
Saturday: Rain maybe a T-Storm. High of 54
Sunday: Rain with a high of 55.
Monday: Sunshine with a high of 60.

6:50am: Kerri Costello won the KFIZ News Quiz

7:20am: Kevin Miller from the Windhover Center for the Arts joined me to preview Saturday's 14th annual Radio Auction for the Arts on KFIZ. Click HERE to see a list of the items

7:29: Nancy Wood won a quart of Culvers Custard as part of the Birthdays and Anniversary contest.

8:10am: Brian Skortz, Athletic Director at Fondy High joined me to talk about Saturday night's FHS Hall of Fame induction banquet at the KC Hall. You can still get tickets for $20 at Central Barber or the High School. Applicatons are still open for the 2010 HOF class until May 3rd. You can pick up an application to nominate someone at Fondy High.

Live at Packers Draft Headquarters in Green Bay.

Bates Mansion Update: Cabinets, Cabinets, Cabinets

Master Craftsman Mike Nett of Nett Construction looks over the kitchen cabinets at The Bates Mansion

Master Bath cabinets are installed

Laundry room

Breakfast Club #473 - 4/22/10

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6:17am: Karl's WX:

Today: Sun with a high of 61.
Tonight: Clear with a low of 37.
Friday: Partly cloudy with a chance for evening showers. High of 63
Saturday: Cloudy breezy with rain showers. High 57.
Sunday: Cloudy with a high of 52 with North east winds at 12 to 20 mph

6:50am: Julie Guell won the KFIZ News Quiz

7:20am: Brian Carter from Fond du Lac Seafood joined me. Get your order in by calling 517-TUNA or you can stop by at 63 North Main Street or visit fdlseafood.com

7:48am: Pat Gannon of North Fond du Lac won a pair of tickets to see the Brewers play the Pirates next Wednesday at Miller Park as part of Ticket Window Thursday presented by Eden Meat Market and Taco Bell. He also won a gift card to Eden Meat Market and also a $5 gift certificate to Taco Bell.

8:20am: Paula Price from the Ripon Chamber joined me

Bates Mansion Update: Starting to look like a kitchen

Expert Cabinet Installation Specialist Mike Nett of Nett Construction begins putting up the kitcen cabinets.

Doors are up as well....

Breakfast Club #472 - 4/21/10

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6:17am: Karl's WX

Today: Partly sunny with a high of 58.
Tonight: Scattered clouds Colder. Low of 32. North east winds at 5-10
Thursday: Sun with a high of 62.
Friday: Partly sunny with a high of 62.

6:50am: Bob Niedhre won the KFIZ News Quiz

7:20am: Joe Braun from the Fond du Lac Area Foundation joined me to talk about this summer's pool pass program. For more information head to fdlareafoundation.com or call 921-2215.

8:20am: Kevin Miller from the Windhover joined me to preview this weekends KFIZ-Windhover Center Radio Auction for the Arts. It runs from Noon to 5:30pm and will be broadcast live on KFIZ. For a list of items up for bid CLICK HERE

9:10am: FDL Associaton of Commerce Update. We had a Downtown Fond du Lac Update. For more information click HERE

Bates Mansion Update: Put up those doors!

Master Craftsman Mike Nett of Nett Construction installs a door at The Bates Mansion

Breakfast Club #471 - 4/20/10

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6:17am: Karl's WX:

Today: Mostly sunny with a high of 67.
Tonight: Clear with a low of 40
Wednesday: Mostly sunny with a high of 58.
Thursday: Sun with a high of 62.

6:50am: KFIZ News Quiz: Scott Holtzman won the KFIZ News Quiz

8:20am: Renee Webb from the Fond du Lac Humane Society checked in with the Pet of the Week. Call 922-8873 or visit fdlhumanesociety.org

Julia vs. Spaghetti!...

......Spaghetti won

Breakfast Club #470 - 4/19/10

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6:17am: Karl's WX

Today: Mostly sunny with a high of 63.
Tonight: Mostly clear with a low of 34.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny with a high of 65.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny with a high of 59.

6:50am: Jerome Bord won the KFIZ News Quiz

7:20AM: Stacie Garmon joined me from Stroke Detention Plus. Make an appointment for Friday, April 3oth, 8am to 3:30pm at the American Red Cross at 272 North Main Street in Fond du Lac. For more info visit to strokedetectionplus.com Call for an appointment: 1-877-732-8258.

8:20am: Kay from the Volunteer Center of Fond du Lac County joined me. To volunteer call 926-1414 or visit fdlvolunteer.com

9:10am: Dottie from the Fond du Lac Senior Center was in studio for her weekly update.

Breakfast Club #469 4/16/10

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6:17am: Marv's WX:

Today: Some clouds with a high of 64.
Tonight: Mostly clear with a low of 40.
Saturday Partly sunny with a high of 62.
Sunday: Sunshine with a high of 66
Monday: Sunny with a high of 70

6:50am: Bill Whittaker won the KFIZ News Quiz

7:20am: Kelly Hardie won the quart of Culvers Custard as part of Birthday's and Anniversaries.

House Update: Bring on the Floor!

Mark Klapperich of Klapperich Floor Covering began the flooring today.....Fireplace also got put in as we move along to a May move in!

Bates Mansion Update!

Brick done on the front of the house!

Aliens Landing?...Meteor?...Plane Crash?

Did you see the fireball in the sky last night? It was seen across Wisconsin and the upper Midwest. Here's a link from UW Madison with a time lapse.

CLICK HERE

Breakfast Club #468 - 4/15/10

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6:20am: Karl's WX:

Today: Partly sunny with a high of 83. South winds 12-25
Tonight: Cloudy with rain. Low of 49
Friday: Cloudy with a high of 58
Saturday: Sunny with a high of 55
Sunday: Sunny with a high of 62.

6:50am KFIZ News Quiz: Rhonda Fryman won today.

7:20am: Brian Carter from Fond du Lac Seafood joined me. To place your order call 517-TUNA or visit his store at 63 North Main Street or visit fdlseafood.com

7:50am: Ticket Window Thursday presented by Eden Meat Market and Taco Bell. Dan Mallow of Waupun won a pair of tickets to the Brewers and Pirates game at Miller Park on Tuesday, April 27th at 7pm. Dan also won a $5.00 gift certficate to Taco Bell and a $20 gift card to the Eden Meat Market. For the latest specials at the Eden Meat Market visit edenmeat.com

8:20am: Paula Price from the Ripon Chamber joined me for her weekly update.

Help a Fondy Native get on GLEE!

Chris Roebuck (FHS Class of 2005), recently auditioned in Green Bay for the Fox TV show "GLEE." He just found Monday that he made the Top 10 list! The person who receives the most votes will get another audition in front of the actual producers of the show. So, we are asking for you help.


Below is the link where you can cast your vote:


http://www.fox11online.com/generic/good_day_wi/glee-casting-call


The winner will be announced on Monday, April 19th.

Breakfast Club #467 - 4/14/10

For the local news head to KFIZ.com

6:17am: Karl's WX:

Today: Sunshine with a high of 75.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low of 56.
Thursday: Sun with a high of 75.
Thursday night: A chance for a thunderstorm with a low of 52.
Friday: Sunshine with a high of 60.

6:50am: KFIZ News Quiz: Mark Zittlow was the winner

7:20am:
Chris Roebuck (FHS Class of 2005), recently auditioned in Green Bay for the Fox TV show "GLEE." He just found Monday that he made the Top 10 list! The person who receives the most votes will get another audition in front of the actual producers of the show. So, we are asking for you help. Below is the link where you can cast your vote:
http://www.fox11online.com/generic/good_day_wi/glee-casting-call
The winner will be announced on Monday, April 19th.

8:10am: Kevin Miller from the Windhover Center joined me to preview the 14th annual KFIZ-Windhover Center Radio Auction for the Arts on Saturday April 24th from Noon to 5pm. For more info or a list of items up for bid head to windhovercenter.org

8:20am: Dr. Greer from Veterinary Village joined me for her monthly chat. We talked about getting your dog and cat ready for being outside more. For more info on Veterinary Village click HERE for their website. You can also call 922-8387

Bates Mansion Update!

The inside painting is done at The Bates Mansion!

The Twins room with a splash of pink!

Julia's room looks like Barney got run over.....that's a lot of purple!



More of the Purple Cave

Brick going up on the outside!

Turkeys in the backyard

Here's a bad cell phone picture of a few of the turkeys that wondered into my in-laws yard last night. I was told by a listener...it's not a"flock" of turkeys but a "rafter" of turkeys. Thanks for the correction.

House Update!

Gary Sabel's got my house primed..and ready to paint over the next few days...

Brain from Silica Plumbing started running the pipes on Monday!

Breakfast Club #466 - 4/13/10

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6:17am: Karl's WX

Today: Cloudy with light rain to the north. Partly sunny this afternoon. High of 68.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low of 52
Wednesday: Partly sunny with a high of 75.
Thursday: Cloudy with rain or a T-storm. High of 73.

6:50am: KFIZ News Quiz: Donna Oestrich won today

7:20am: Jim Cleveland from the Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce joined me to preview today's Fond du Lac Job Fair today from 11am to 3pm at UW-Fond du Lac. Many employers will be on hand as well as resume evaluation and education sessions. For more info head to fdljobfair.com

8:20am: Renee from the Fond du Lac Humane Society joined me to talk about the Pet of the Week. For more info to adopt a pet head to the FDL Humane Society's website. CLICK HERE

Breakfast Club #465 - 4/12/10

For the local news head to KFIZ.com

6:17am: Karl's Forecast:

Today: Partly sunny with a chance for an afternoon shower to devlope. High of 64.
Tonight: Cloudy with a chance for rain or thunderstorm. Low of 49.
Tuesday: Partly sunny with a slight chance for rain in the afternoon. Winds from the East at 10-20 mph. High of 66.
Wednesday: Partly sunny with a high of 74.

6:50am: Dale Smith won the KFIZ News Quiz

8:20am: Kay from the Voulunteer Center joined me. For more info on how you can volunteer in Fond du Lac County call 926-1414 or visit fdlvolunteer.com

Airplane Banner at The Masters says it all......

House Update: Julia gets a look at her new digs.

Breakfast Club #464 - 4/9/10

For the locla news head to KFIZ.com

6:17am: Marv's WX

Today: Sunshine with a high of 60.
Tonight: Clear skies with a low 35.
Saturday: Partly sunny with a slight chance for rain. High of 64.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy with a low of 39.
Sunday: Partly sunny with a high of 65.
Monday: Sunshine with a high of 62.

6:50am: Mary Searl won the KFIZ News Quiz

7:10am: Dan O'Brien joined me to talk about a great community event....

Country Style Chicken Dinner
Shepherd of the Hills Parish, W1562 County Road B in Eden, will host a country style chicken dinner from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Adults are $8.50, children ages 5 to 12 are $4.00 and children ages 4 and under are free. Carryouts are available.

7:20am: Corey Schneider from the South Shore Choral checked in to talk about the Spring Concert this Sunday.

It's a Grand Night For Spring
The South Shore Chorale will present "It's A Grand Night For Singing," a concert of opera choruses and broadway musical standards at the Fond du Lac High School auditorium beginning at 3:00pm. Tickets are $10 and are available at Wegners Office Suply in Fond du Lac, from any South Shore Chorale member or at the door.
http://www.southshorechorale.org/

7:29am: Ryan Freiberg won a quart of Culvers custard as part of Birthdays & Anniversaries.

8:10am: Del Waldschmidt joined me to talk about the Morning Kiwanis Club Brat Fry on Saturday from 10am to 4pm at PDQ in North Fond du Lac. Proceeds Benefit the North Fond du Lac Pool Fund. Brats and Burgers cost $2.00 and a cheeseburger is $2.25. If you have an order of over $20 you can get delivery by calling John at 960-9285.

Easter Pictures 2010

The whole family

Easter Egg Hunt

All three babies!

Julia checking out her 3rd Easter Basket of the year

Breakfast Club #463 - 4/8/10

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6:16am: Karl's WX:

Today: Cloudy with morning snow. Breezy. High of 41
Tonight: Cloudy then clearing and cold. Low of 28
Friday: Sun with a high of 55.
Saturday: Partly sunny with a high of 63.
Sunday: A chance for early morning rain. Then Partly sunny with a high of 60.

6:50am: Marian Blakley won the KFIZ News Quiz.

7:20am: Brian Carter from Fond du Lac Seafood joined me. Call 517-TUNA to place your order. You can stop by 63 North Main Street or vist fdlseafood.com

8:20am: Paula Price from the Ripon Chamber joined me.

Breakfast Club #462 - 4/7/10

For the local news head to KFIZ.com

6:17am: Karl's WX:

Today: Cloudy with scattered rain. High 49
Tonight: Cloudy and windy with rain changing to slushy snow. 1-3 inches possible. Low of 34.
Thursday: Cloudy turing partly sunny in the afternoon with a high of 45.
Friday: Sun with a high of 56.

6:50am: Rose Reidemann won the KFIZ News Quiz

7:20am: We got a preview of Thursday night's "Mr. Fond du Lac" competition at Fondy High. Jordan Stokes & David Nett were in studio. It starts at 7pm. $5 tickets at the door.

8:20am: The Grief Relief event is set for Saturday, April 10th at Whispering Springs Golf Course from 6pm to 10pm. All proceeds benefit "Grief Relief" which is a peer support group for greiving children and families. There will be live music from Heartland and a raffle and more. Call 926-4959 for more info on how to buy tickets. Sister Joyann Repp joined me to chat about the event. She also chatted about the "Mourning Has Broken" event at the Stayer Center on Saturday, May 1st from 8:30am to 4:30pm. For more information or to register call 926-4960

8:58am: Joel Narges won a pair of tickets to see the Bucks play the Celtics on Saturday night at the Bradley Center.

Breakfast Club #461 - 4/6/10

For the local news and election coverage head to KFIZ.com

6:17am: Karl's Weather

Today: Cloudy and cool with rain and scattered t-storms. High of 56.
Tonight: Cloudy and rainy with a low of 46.
Wednesday: Cloudy and cool a few rain showers. High of 48
Thursday: Partly sunny with a high of 50.

6:50am: John Westphal won the KFIZ News Quiz

8:20am: Renee from Fond du Lac Humane Society joined me to talk about the Pet of the Week

9:10am: Mike Nett from Nett Construction joined me to talk about the upcoming home show and parade of homes

Breakfast Club #460 - 4/5/10

For the local news head to KFIZ.com

6:17am: Marv's Forecast:

Today: Partly sunny with a high of 67.
Tonight: Rain or thunderstorms tonight. Low of 54.
Tuesday: A chance for rain with a high of 68.
Wednesday: A chance rain. High of 55.

6:50am: Alice Daidly won the KFIZ News Quiz

8:20am: Kay from the Volunteer Center joined me. For more info call 026-1414 or visit fdlvolunteer.com. Carol from St. Vincent DePaul was Kay's guest today. Contact her by calling 322-9505, You can visit their website at svdpfdl.org or stop by the store next to the Holiday Inn on Rolling Meadows Drive

April Fools!

OK..yesterday on the Breakfast Club I announced that my wife Crystal and I were expecting our 4th child..which would give us four kids under the age of two with the twins!.....

APRIL FOOLS!

Anyways my wife Crystal isn't pregnant...I don't think....and after Thursday, not sure if they'll be a chance for her to get pregnant for a while!

Thanks for all the well wishes none the less..and maybe God will be the last one smiling and she may very well get #4 in the oven!....

If you were one dooped...I just wanted to pass along that you are not alone...here are a few of the "well wishes I received over the last 24 hours vis email and facebook.


-What?! That's crazy!! Congratulations!! You want that boy to even things out that bad, huh?

-Hope I'm done coaching middle school bball by then... Can you imagine dealing with those parents?

-Congratulations... I think. You might have to make the new house bigger.

-OMG!!!!!!!!!! So much for it being just a dream...Congratulations!!!

-If its something in the radio station water I am not coming back. Congrats!

-Are you serious? That is awesome!!!! Congrats

-Wade, have you ever thought about an endorsement deal with Horny Goat Weed?

-Congratulations. Does this mean that you are building a guest house for the grandparents or the nanny? Might be time for you parents to relocate.

-These people are gullible. Wow. Although, I did come to work and **** says, “I know you probably know this already …but Bates is having another baby.” Don’t they realize it’s April 1st? That is hilarious. Tomorrow you should put some beach front property in Oakfield up for sale.

-So are you guys really expecting or is this an April Fools?

-Is Crystal Pregnant or is this an April Fool?

-You’re a machine Bro!

-You’ve always been an overachiever…congrats

-Wade! And congrats right back to you and your Super Sperm! Dude, your li'l swimmers must be like Mike Phelps…..! I bow down before the master...

- I just heard you on the radio - how exciting? When is Crystal due? It's good you are building a new home! Fill it with lots of laughter & little footsteps! Have a nice Easter,

-Is Bates an Irish name?