Monday, May 31, 2010

Breakfast Club #499 5/31/10

For the local news head to KFIZ.com

6:17am: WX:

Today: Morning rain then partly sunny with a high of 78.
Tonight: Cloudy with a low of 59.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny with a high of 82.
Wednesday: A chance for rain with a high of 69.

6:50am: Ann Fritz won the KFIZ News Quiz

8:20am: Ed Barnes joined me to talk about Fond du Lac's parade for Vietnam Vets in the late 1970s.

Saturday, May 29, 2010

The Moon Lights Up The Sky

The moon was lighting up the sky as I drove into work this morning.


Friday, May 28, 2010

Breakfast Club #498 - 5/28/10

For the local news head to KFIZ.com

6:17am: Marv's WX

Today: Sunshine with a high of 80.
Tonight: Clear with a low of 53.
Saturday: Sun with a high of 84.
Saturday Night: Clear with a low of 60.
Sunday: Sunny with a high of 88.
Sunday Night: A few clouds with a low of 62.
Memorial Day: Sunshine with a high of 78.

6:50am: Ed Barnes on the KFIZ News Quiz

7:20am: Amy Andrews joined me to talk about the Wounded Warrior Project this weekend. It'll be music on Sunday starting at 6pm at The Shack in Fond du Lac Cover charge is $10 with proceeds helping local soldiers who were injured in the war. The lineup includes Asphalt Drive, Spider Rockets, and Pop Evil.

7:25am: Jennifer Pelletier won this week's quart of Culvers Custard in the Birthday's Contest.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Breakfast Club #497 - 5/27/10

For the local news head to KFIZ.com

6:17am: Karl's WX

Today: Sunshine with a high of 80.
Tonight: Clear with a low of 53.
Friday: Sunshine with a high of 80.
Saturday: Mostly sunny with a high of 84.
Sunday: Increasing clouds with a high of 83.
Memorial Day: Partly sunny and breezy with a high of 78,

6:50am: Jill Mayer on the KFIZ News Quiz

7:20am: Brian Carter from Fond du Lac Seafood joined me. Call 517-TUNA for more info or to place an order. Visit fdlseafood.com or stop down to 63 North Main Street.

7:50am: Steve Franke won a pair of tickets to see the Brewers play Texas on June 11th at Miller Park as part of Ticket Window Thursday presented by Eden Meat Market and Taco Bell.

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

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Oh This Commerical makes me think of Summer!

This classic Johnsonville Brats Commercial makes me want to get out the grill right now!

Detention For The Principal

Fond du Lac High School Principal Jon Wiltzius was recently duct taped to a pole in the commons area of the high school as part of a freshman class fundraiser.


Breakfast Club #496 - 5/26/10

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6:17am: Karl's WX:

Today: Cloudy with showers and thunderstorms. High of 80.
Tonight: Showers or T-storm early with decreasing clouds through te night. Low of 57
Thursday: Sunshine with a high of 77.
Friday: Sunny with a high of 81.

6:50am: Fred Bergman won the KFIZ News Quiz

8:20am: Mary Ann Dilling and Marysue Michels were in to preview Walleye Weekend, June 11, 12, & 13th at Lakeside Park. For more info CLICK HERE

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Breakfast Club #495

For the local news head to KFIZ.com

6:17am: Karl's WX

Today: Partly sunny, hot and humid with an isolated shower possible this afternoon. High of 88.
Tonight: Cloudy and humid with scattered showers. Low of 65.
Wednesday: Partly Cloudy hot, and humid with a high of 84.
Thursday: Sunshine with a high of 82

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

8:20am: Renee Webb from the Fond du Lac Humane Society joined me.

9:10am: North Fond du Lac School District Superintendent Aaron Sadoff checks in with his weekly update on what's going on in the district.

Monday, May 24, 2010

Breakfast Club - #494 - 5/24/10

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6:17am: Karl's WX

Today: Hazy Sunshine, hot and humid with a high of 90 South winds at 10-20
Tonight: Partly cloudy & muggy with a low 70.
Tuesday: Partly sunny & humid with a spotty shower possible. High of 90
Wednesday: Cloudy with a spotty showers or Thunderstorm possbl.e. High of 85

8:20am: Kay from the Volunteer Center joined me. For more info on how to volunteer or get signed up for The Human Race call 926-14-14 or visit fdlvolunteer.com

Friday, May 21, 2010

Breakfast Club #493 - 5/21/10

For the local news head to KFIZ.com

6:17am: Marv's WX

Today: Morning showers then isolated showers this afternoon. High of 69 East winds at 10-20
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with patching fog and a sprinkle after midnight. Low of 54.
Saturday: Sunshine with a high of 80.
Saturday night: Partly cloudy with a low of 64.
Sunday: Sunny and humid with a high of 90.
Monday: Sunshine with a high of 91.

6:50am: We stumped the listeners for today's KFIZ News Quiz

7:20am: Deb Gorske joined me to talk about Saturday's North Fond du Lac Save the Pool Rummage Sale to benefit the North Fondy Pool Project at Village Park

7:25am: Ronald Schneider of Brothertown won a quarter of Culvers Custard as part of the Birthday and Anniversary contest.

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Breakfast Club #492

For the local news head to KFIZ.com

6:17am: Karl's WX

Today: Sunshine with a high of 79.
Tonight: Cloudy with a low of 55.
Friday: Cloudy with a high of 70. There's a slight chance for light shower.
Saturday: Partly sunny with a high of 80
Sunday: Partly sunny with a high of 85.

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

7:20am: Brian Carter from Fond du Lac Seafood joined me. Call 517-TUNA or stop in at 63 North Main Street in Fond du Lac. Visit fdlseafood.com

7:50am: Tim Dietrich won tickets to see the Brewers play the Nationals on July 23rd as part of Ticket Window Thursday presented by Eden Meat Market and Taco Bell. He also wins a $20 gift card to Eden Meat Market and a $5 gift card to Taco Bell

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

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Is this meant for you?


Breakfast Club #491 - 5/19/10

For the local news head to KFIZ.com

6:17am: Karl's WX

Today: Sunshine with a high of 77.
Tonight: Clear with a low of 49
Thursday: Sunshine with a high of 78
Friday: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance for scattered rain. High 70.

6:50am: Tanya St. Mary won today's KFIZ News Quiz

7:20am: Joe Braun of Fond du Lac Area Foundation joined me.

9:10am: Amy from the Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership joined me for an update on what's going on downtown

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Breakfast Club #490 - 5/18/10

For the local news head to KFIZ.com

6:17am: Karl's WX

Today: Sunshine with a high of 73. Northeast winds at 5 to 15mph
Tonight: Clear with a low of 44.
Wednesday: Sun with a high of 75.
Thursday: Sunshine with a high of 78.

6:50am: Jason Laridaen 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.

UW-Fond du Lac Athletic Banquet Award Winners

Men’s Golf

MVP 2009 = Nicholas Winters

Most Improved Player 2009 = Nicholas Winters



Women’s Volleyball

MVP 2009 = Breanna Buerger

Most Improved Player 2009 = Emily Kiefer

Hustle Award 2009 = Emily Beck



Women’s Basketball

MVP 2009-10 = Nicole Sinnen

Most Improved 2009-10 = Jenna Washuleski

Hustle Award 2009-10 = Breanna Buerger



Men’s Basketball

Falcon Leadership Award 2009-10 = Craig Obry

Hustle Award 2009-10 = Justin Werdin

Most Improved Player 2009-10 = Blair Klatt



Soccer

MVP 2009 = Cory Bougie

Offensive Player of the year 2009 = Ian Larson

Defensive Player Of The Year 2009 = Matt Cardinal

Defensive Player Of The Year 2009 = Evan Whyte

Most Improved 2009 = Nick Voskuil

Coach Award = Rusty Crubaugh

Falcon Award = Nou Yang



Baseball

MVP 2010 = Barry Braatz

Most Improved Player 2010 = Nate Siedschlag



Men’s Tennis

MVP 2010 = Tony Kretschmann

Most Improved Player = Ted Blatz



Women’s Tennis

MVP 2010 = Jessica Bonincontri

Most Improved Player 2010 = Kasey Schwartzmiller



Misc. Awards

Male Athlete of the Year 2009-10 = Craig Obry

Female Athlete of the Year 2009-10 = Kasey Schwartzmiller

Scholar Athlete of the Year 2009-10 = Craig Obry

Monday, May 17, 2010

New FVA-WVC Football Conference

Once it's approved in June..here's what the new 16-team, two division football league will look like for the 2011 season for Fond du Lac


North Division:
Appleton East
Appleton North
Appleton West
Kaukauna
Kimberly
DC Everest
Wausau East
Wausau West

Southern Division:
Fond du Lac
Menasha
Neenah
Oshokosh North
Oshkosh West
Marshfield
Stevens Point
Wisconsin Rapids

All Moved In.....Pardon the Mess, We have 3 kids!

We moved into our home in St. Peter over the weekend! Thanks to Nett Construction for getting us into the house in 3 months and a week.

A look at our living room...

Here's the dining room...


The kitchen....



The twins room....






Julia's Room.




Breakfast Club #489 - 5/17/10

For the local news head to KFIZ.com

6:17am: Karl's Forecast

Today: Mostly cloudy with a high of 66.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low of 45
Tuesday: Partly sunny with a high of 68. Northeast Winds at 5 to 15
Wednesday: Sunshine with a high of 73.

6:50am: Jon Wesphal won the KFIZ News Quiz

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

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Julia and little sister Olivia


Breakfast Club #488 - 5/13/10

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6:17am: Karl's WX:

Today: Rain this morning then cloudy with a chance for more rain to devolop. High of 60.
Tonight: Cloudy and foggy with a low of 45.
Friday: Partly sunny with a high of 63. West winds at 10 to 20 mph
Saturday: Sunshine wiht a high of 68.
Sunday: Sunshind with a high of 65.

6:50am: Stephanie Babler won the KFIZ News Quiz

7:20am: Brian Carter from Fond du Lac Seafood joined me. To place an order call 517-TUNA or visit fdlseafood.com

7:50am: John Anthes won a pair of tickets to see the Brewers and Astros on Thursday, May 27th at 12:10. He also won a $20 gift card to Eden Meat Market and $5 gift card to Taco Bell. He knew Ryan Braun went to college at The U........Miami, FL.

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

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Bates Mansion!







Breakfast Club #487 - 5/12/10

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6:17am: Karl's WX:

Today: Cloudy with a high of 52.
Tonight: Rain and cloudy with a low of 46
Thursday: Cloudy with morning rain. High of 56
Friday: Mostly cloudy with a high of 62.

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

7:20am: Aaron Sadoff of North Fond du Lac School District joined me to talk about the kickoff to their fundraising effort to upgrade the athletic complex in the village. Saturday's brat fry and event will be at the PDQ in North Fondy. Stop our to support the effort! For more info head to Northfondy.com.

8:20am: Dr. Greer from Veterinary Village was my guest to talk about pet allergies.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Bates Mansion Nears Completion!

The boys at Nett Construction have done a great job in getting the Bates Mansion ready for my tribe in just over 90 days.


Klapperich Floor Covering gets the carpet ready to go!


Breakfast Club #486 - 5/11/10

For the local news head to KFIZ.com

6:17am: Karl's WX

Today: Cloudy, windy & cold. Rain letting up this afternoon. High of 49 Northweat winds at 15-30 mph
Tonight: Cloudy, foggy drizzle with a high of 41
Wednesday: Cloudy with light afternoon rain. with a high of 54. East winds at 10-20mph
Thursday: Rain with a high of 55.

6:50am: KFIZ News Quiz Winner: Carol Jackson

8:20am: Renee Webb from the Fond du Lac Humane Society checked in with the Pet of the Week

9:10am: Janet Lloyd stopped by to talk about the Drug Drop this Saturday at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds.

Monday, May 10, 2010

KFIZ's Bob Hoffmaster in the 1980 LP Goodrich Yearbook.

Found this picture of Hoffy in the 1980 Goodrich Yearbook at the 150th Anniversary Celebration over the weekedn at Fond du Lac High School.


Packer WR Greg Jennings on the CBS TV show Criminal Minds last Wednesday

Breakfast Club #485 - 5/10/10

For the local news head to KFIZ.com

6:17am: Karl's WX


Today: Partly sunny with a high of 57.
Tonight: Cloudy and rainy with a low of 42.
Tuesday: Cloudy and cold. East winds at 15-30 High 50
Wednesday: Partly sunny with a high of 57.

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

7:20am: Kay from the Volunteer Center joined me to talk about opportunities for you to volunteer in our area. She also talked about the Human Race coming up in June. For more info call 926-1414 for more info or visit fdlvolunteer.com

Friday, May 07, 2010

Breakfast Club #484 - 5/7/10

For the local news head to KFIZ.com

6:17am: Karl's WX

Today: Cloudy and rainy with a high of 50. Northeast winds at 12 to 25
Tonight: Cloudy and windy with a low of 37.
Saturday Cloudy, windy and cold with a high of 49
Saturday night: Partly cloudy with a low of 30
Sunday: Sun with a high of 60

6:50am: Marcella Jaeger won the KFIZ News Quiz

7:20am: Lisa Steinacker from Fondy High stopped by to preview Saturday's 150th celebration at FHS. It runs from 2pm to 5pm. You can take a look at displays on various decades of high school of the school, Congressman Tom Petri will be there for a ceremony at 2:30pm. You can also buy t-shirts and other things to celebrate the event. Its free and you can just show up or you can preregister by calling 906-6519

Thursday, May 06, 2010

Bates Mansion Getting Close To Completion!

After years of denial, Lyle Nett of Nett Construction proves after all of these years that he does know how to vacuum.
Veteran builder and fireplace mantel design and construction specialst Neal Nett puts the finishing touches on the Bates Mansion fireplace mantel.

Breakfast Club #483 - 5/6/10

For the local news head to KFIZ.com

6:17am: Karl's WX

Today: Mostly sunny with a high of 64.
Tonight: Cloudy with a low of 41.
Friday: Cloudy with rain with a high of 50.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy and cool with a high of 49.

6:50am: Joel Wondra won the KFIZ News Quiz

7:20am: Brian Carter from Fond du Lac Seafood joined me. To make an order calll 517-TUNA or visit 63 North Main Street. Visit fdlseafood.com

7:50am: Mick Senn won Ticket Window Thursday presented by the Eden Meat Market and Taco Bell. Mick won a pair of tickets to see the Brewers play the Braves next Wednesday. He also win a $20 gift card to Eden Meat Market and a $5 gift card to Taco Bell.

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

Wednesday, May 05, 2010

May 4th Tornado in Winnebago County

I pulled this picture of the tornado last night off of facebook...

Bates Mansion Update

Heating & A/C Ducts going in thanks to Air Tech!

The guys at Silica Plumbing put in the kitchen sinks!

Pushing that top soil back where it belongs!


Breakfast Club #482 - 5/5/10

For the local news head to KFIZ.com

6:20am: Karl's WX:

Today: Partly sunny & breezy with a high of 68. Southwest Winds at 12-25
Tonight: Clear with a low of 40
Thursday: Sunshine with a high of 63
Friday: Cloudy and rainy with a high of 52.

6:50am: Betty Mauch won the KFIZ News Quiz

7:20am: Lisa Steinacker of Fond du Lac High School joined me to preview this Saturday's 150th Anniversary All-Class Reunion at Fondy High. The event runs from 2-5pm. Congressman Tom Petri will give a short speach at 2:30pm. The event is FREE and if you desire you can preregister by calling 906-6519

8:20am: Linda from ASTOP was in to talk about the Second City event on Saturday night at 7:30pm at the Fond du Lac PAC. All proceeds benefit ASTOP. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. You can buy them at various locations in Fond du Lac including Wegner's. For more info head to astop.org

Tuesday, May 04, 2010

Bates Mansion Update

Professor Lyle Nett of Nett Construction takes time out to explain to me that this "nail pounder-thingy" that he's been using on the house is actually called a "hammer." Dr. Nett will be holding a seminar later today on the art of hanging Fond du Lac High School Prom decorations with dry-wall screws.


I can't wait to break this this in!

Breakfast Club #481 - 5/4/10

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6:17am: Karl's WX:

Today: Partly sunny and breezy with a high of 76.
Tonight:Partly cloudy with a quick batch Thunderstorms possible. Low of 50
Wednesday: Mostly sunny with a high of 66.
Thursday: Morning sunshine with a high of 63.

6:50am: Megan LaBorde won the KFIZ News Quiz

9:10am: Gloria Schmidt from Fond du Lac High School came in to talk about this Saturday's 150th Anniversary All-Class Reunion at FHS from 2pm to 5pm. It's free and you can preregister by calling 906-6519 or emailing schmidtg@fonddulac.k12.wi.us You do not have to preregister.

Monday, May 03, 2010

Deadliest Catch Spoof from Geico

Breakfast Club #480 5/3/10

For the local news head to KFIZ.com

6:17am: Karl's WX

Today: Partly sunny with a slight chance 68
Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low of 45.
Tuesday: Partly sunny with spotty shower possible. High of 70
Tuesday night: Partly cloudy with a shower or thunderstorm possible. Low of 50.
Wednesday: Partly sunny with a high of 70.

6:50am: KFIZ News Quiz: Pam Gilgenbach won today.

8:20am: Kay is on Vacation from the Volunteer Center so Linda from ASTOP was in studio to preview the Second City event coming up on Saturday night at the FHS PAC. The show starts at 7:30pm and you can buy tickets at various locations in Fond du Lac including Wegners. For more info call ASTOP at 926-5395