Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Breakfast Club #1007 - 10-31-12

6:17am  Karl's Wx

Today: Partly sunny with a high of 47
Tonight: Clearing with a low of 28
Thursday: Some sunshine with a high of 47
Friday: Mostly sunny with a high of 47.

6:50am: Mark Zeatlow won the KFIZ News Quiz

7:20am: Annie from Big Al Capones in Pipe stopped by with a ghost story.

8:20am: Julie Hilt from Fox Diamond Center joined me.

9:10am: Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce Update

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Breakfast Club #1006 - 10-30-12

6:17am: Karl's WX

Today: Cloudy and windy with a high of 46. Winds out of the NW at 15-40 mph
Tonight: Cloudy with a low of 32
Wednesday: Partly sunny and windy with a high of 48.  NW winds at 12-25
Thursday: SUnny and a high of 50

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

7:20am: Jason Freund was in to talk about Friday night's fundraiser for the Calumet Fire and EMS. The Alley Cats will be at Maxamillians on Friday night for an 8pm show.  You can buy tickets at the door for $25 each.

7:50am: Mike Rumbuc won tickets this weekends Green Bay-Arizona game with the Phrase that Pays contest.

8:20am: Fond du Lac Humane Society Pet of the Week.

8:50am: Amy Hanten of Fox 11 with the Festival Foods Update

9:10am: Fond du Lac Bears Hockey

Monday, October 29, 2012

Breakfast Club #1005 - 10-29-12


Today Sunny, with a high near 48. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
  • Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 32. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
  • Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
  • Tuesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
  • Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.



  • 6:50am: Pam Gilgenbach won the KFIZ News Quiz

    7:10am: Lyle Jens wa this weeks qualifier in the Fox Diamond Center Pigskin Predictor contest

    8:20am: Mike Harris from the Izaak Walton League - AD Sutherland Chapter on County Highway K in Fond du Lac was in to talk about their Deer Hunting Sight In for rifles, shotgun, and muzzleloaders.  The event is November 3rd and 4th and 10th and 11th.  There will be burgers, brats, and chilie  It will cost $5.00 to have your gun sighted.

    8:50am: Volunteer Center Update

    9:10am: Fond du Lac Senior Center

    Friday, October 26, 2012

    Breakfast Club #1004 - 10-26-12

    6:17am: Marv's WX

    Today: Sunny with a high of 41. NW winds at 10-20
    Tonight: Clear with a low of 24
    Saturday: Sunny with a high of 45.  NW winds at 8-18
    Saturday night: Mostly cloudy with a low of 29.
    Sunday: Sunny with a high of 48.

    6:50am: Dave Stephany won the KFIZ News Quiz

    7:10am: Fox Diamond Center Pigskin Predictor
    1. Lyle said 31-17 Packers
    2. Sis said 38-17 Packers
    3. Alice said 34-17 Packers.

    7:29am: Laurie Stark won the Culvers and Dominos Birthday Contest.

    8:10am: Phil Moses from Phily's on 4th

    8:50am: WLA Cross Country Coach Larry Klukas joined me.


    Thursday, October 25, 2012

    Breakfast Club #1003 - 10-25-12

    6:17am: Karl's WX

    Today:  Cloudy with dropping temps and rain moving in this afternoon.  Temps dropping into the 50s
    Tonight" Clouds and rain clearing out wiht a low of 38.
    Friday: Sunshine with a high of 47.
    Friday Night: Partly cloudy with a low of 30
    Saturday: Sunshine with a high of 45.
    Sunday: Mostly sunny and a high of 45.

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

    7:03am: Ann Kollmann won tickets to the Kiwanis Pancake Day

    7:20am:Brian Carter from Fond du Lac Seafood

    8:20am: Ripon Chamber Update

    8:50am: Amy Hanten of Fox 11 with the Festivall Foods Update

    Wednesday, October 24, 2012

    Pumpkin Carving Time!

    Olivia, Claire, & Julia carved pumpkins at the Bates Mansion this weekend with the help
    of Grandma Ellen, and Mom!  Dad helped a bit too!


    Breakfast Club - #1002 - 10-24-12

    6:17am: Karl's WX

    Dense Fog Advisory until 8am

    Today: Hazy sunshine with a high of 77.  South winds at 12-20
    Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low of 63
    Thursday: Cloudy with afternoon rain possible.  High of 68 in the morning with temps dropping into the 50s in the afternoon. 
    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy with a low of 33.
    Friday: Sunshine, breezy and cooler.  High of 48.

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

    7:20am: Renee Wagner was in to talk about a fundraiser on Saturday tied to Make A Difference Day.  They will have a group of people raking leaves around the community and then at about 2:30pm they will head to Miller's Pub on Fond du Lac Avenue where a fundraiser will be held for the Kim Mooney Scholarship Fund.  Stop down for a few minutes or the entire night.

    8:20am: Rae Nell Halbur from Rienzi Cemetary was in to talk about the Harvest Moon Stroll this Saturday starting at 4pm. Come out to Rienzi and learn about some historic figures in our area's history.

    8:50am: Ray Farr joined me to talk about the Fond du Lac Noon Kiwanis Club Pancake Day on Thursday from 6:30am to 7pm at St. Mary's Gym in Fond du Lac. 

    9:10am: Fond du Lac Association of Commerce Update

    Tuesday, October 23, 2012

    Breakfast Club #1001 - 10-23-12

    6:17am: Karl's WX

    Today: Cloudy with some drizzle.  High of 65. SE winds at 5-12 mph
    Tonight: Cloudy with fog.  Low of 59
    Wednesday: Partly sunny with a high of 77.
    Thursday: Cloudy with a chance for rain and a high of 70.

    6:50am: Tammy Halfman won the KFIZ News Quiz

    7:20am: Dan Retzlaff was this week's Green Bay Phrase that Pays winner..He's going to Lambeau on Sunday to see Green Bay play Jacksonville

    7:22am: The WLA Boys Soccer Team is this week's Hierl Insurance High School Team of the Week.

    8:20am: Fond du Lac Humane Society Pet of the Week

    8:50am: Amy Hanten of Fox 11 with the Festival Foods Update

    9:10am: Aaron Sadoff of North Fond du Lac School District

    Monday, October 22, 2012

    Breakfast Club #1000 - 10-22-12

    6:17am: Karl's WX

    Today: Cloudy with some afternoon rain.  High of 63.
    Tonight: Rainy with a low of 51.
    Tuesday: Cloudy with scattered rain.  High of 70.
    Wednesday: Sunny with a high of 77.

    6:50am: Adam Osir won the KFIZ News Quiz

    7:10am: Carol Marx was this week's qualifer in the Fox Diamond Center Pigskin Predictor Contest

    7:20am: Bob Hoffmaster joined me for the Packers Rewind

    8:20am: Jim Ziegler won 5 pounds of brats from the Butchers Block in North Fond du Lac on the Wheel of Meat.

    8:50am: Nancy Zompolas from the Volunteer Center of Fond du Lac County joined me.

    9:10am: Fond du Lac Senior Center Update: presented by Smith and Hatch Insurance.

    Friday, October 19, 2012

    Breakfast Club #999 - 10-19-12

    6:17am: Marv's Weather

    Today: Cloudy and damp with a high of 49.  Northeast winds at 8-18mph
    Tonight: Rainy with a low of 40.
    Saturday: Clloudy with a few rays of sunshine.  High of 54. North winds at 10-20
    Saturday Night: Clear with a low of 37.
    Sunday: Sunny with a high of 64.

    6:50am: Joe Buechel won the KFIZ News Quiz

    7:20am: Fox Diamond Center Pigskin Predictor
    1. Bill said 35-17 Packers
    2. Carol said 34-17 Packers
    3. Rose aid 26-24 Packers.

    7:20am: Phantoms of Fond du Lac Haunted Village Preview

    7:29am: Carol Pierce was this weeks winner in the Dominos and Culvers Birthday Contest.

    8:10am: Phil Moses from Phily's on 4th

    8:48am: Laconia head football coach Mark Madigan with a playoff preview

    9:10am: Behind the Badge Presented by Whealon Towing and Service.

    Thursday, October 18, 2012

    Breakfast Club #998 - 10-18-12

    6:17am: Karl's WX

    Today: Cloudy with afternoon rain.  High of 50.  SW Winds at 12-25
    Tonight: Cloudy with light rain.  Low of 44
    Friday: Cloudy with light rain.  High of 48.  North Winds at 5-15
    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy with a low of 42
    Saturday: Partly sunny with a high of 54.
    Sunday: Mostly sunny with a high of 64.

    6:50am: LeRoy Schmitz won the KFIZ News Quiz

    7:20pm: Brian Carter from Fond du Lac Seafood

    8:10am: Jeanna Giese joined me to talk about her bat presentation on Sunday at the Galloway House

    8:20am: Ripon Chamber Update

    8:50am: Amy Hanten of Fox 11 with the Festival Foods Update

    Wednesday, October 17, 2012

    Breakfast Club #997 - 10-17-12

    6:17am: Karl's WX

    Today: Hazy sunshine with a shower rolling in later today.  High of 68. South winds at 12-25
    Tonight: Cloudy and rainy with a low of 48.
    Thursday: Cloudy with scattered PM showers.  High of 50, Southwinds 15-30
    Friday: Cloudy with a good chance for showers.  High 46. 

    6:50am: Lyn Hintz won the KFIZ News Quiz

    7:20am: Jason Freund joined me to talk about a fundraiser concert coming up.
    The Alley Cats are coming to Maximillians in Mt. Calvary for one concert on Friday night, November 2nd at 8pm. Proceeds from the event support the Calumet Fire Department. This acapella group from California travels around the United States with an entertaining show for all ages. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at Maximillians at 155 Fond du Lac Street in Mt. Calvary. For more info you can call Maximillians at 920-753-2853 or call Jason Freund at 920-979-6623.


      8:10am: Fond du Lac native/actor Hans Obma joined me to talk about his guest spot on CBS' Criminal Minds tonight at 8pm.  Check it out   8:20am: Pastor Grant Baumgart from Grace Reformed Church in Fond du Lac joined me to talk about the program "Why Genesis Matters" coming to Fond du Lac on Octobe 26th and 27th.   Click HERE for more  

    8:20am:  Pastor Grant Baumgart of Grace Reformed Church in Fond du Lac joined me to talk about their "Why Genesis Matters" event October 26th and 27th.  For more info click here

    8:50am: Lindee Kimball from the Solutions Center joined me.

    9:10am: Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce

    Tuesday, October 16, 2012

    Breakfast Club #996 - 10-16-12

    6:17am: Karl's WX

    Today: Mostly cloudy with scattered afternoon showers possible.  High of 67.  South winds at 12-20mph
    Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low of 51
    Wednesday: Partly cloudy with a high of 66.  South winds at 12-25mph
    Thursday: Cloudy with scattered rain.  High of 53.

    6:50AM: Jean Blackburn won the KFIZ News Quiz

    7:10am: Coach Ron from the Fondy JFL was in to talk about this weekend's event at the Fond du lac Holiday Inn.  Come down during the Green Bay-St. Louis game and watch the game with former Packer Bill Schroeder and help support building a new Athletic Complex in Fondy.  Tickets are $10.  You can buy tickets at the door.  There will lots of raffles and giveaways.  So come out and watch the game at the Fond du Lac Holiday Inn.

    7:20am: Mark Pittl was this week's winner in the Nick and Willys Prep Picks.  Mike Rogers won the season crown. 

    7:25am: The Waupun Girls Volleyball Team is this week's Hierl Insurance High School Team of the Week.

    8:20am: Renee with the Fond du Lac Humane Society with the Pet of the Week and previewing this weekends's Wagon Walk at The Little Farmer

    8:50am: Amy Hanten of Fox 11 with the Festival Foods Update

    9:10am: Bob Pinter from Charter Communications joined me for Charter Chatter.

    Monday, October 15, 2012

    Reliant Stadium In Houston

    Here's a look at Houston's Reliant Stadium last night from the Press Box high above the field.   Photo courtesy of former KFIZ employee and current Yahoo! Sports host Doug Russell.

    Breakfast Club #995 - 10-15-12

    6:17am: Karl's WX

    Today: Mostly sunny with a high of 58.  NW winds at 10-15
    Tonight: Clear with a low of 40.
    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a chance for morning rain.  Then Partly sunny.  High of 65. S winds at 10-20
    Wednesday: Cloudy with a chance for afternoon shower.  High of 65. South winds at 12-35

    6:50am: KFIZ News Quiz: Mitchell Meyer won KFIZ News Quiz

    7:10am: Carloline Sternat is this week's qualifier in the Fox Diamond Center Pigskin Predictor Contest.

    8:20am: Trisha joned me to talk about the Kohler Food and Wine Experience coming up this weekend.

    8:50am: Volunteer Center Update

    9:10am: Fond du Lac Senior Center Update

    Friday, October 12, 2012

    Stare Down With Bambi

    A few deer payed the Bates Family a visit out in St. Peter last night.

    Breakfast Club #994 - 10-12-12



    Today:

    Today: Widespread frost before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 55.

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms after Midnight. Low around 45. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Saturday: Periods of showers and thunderstorms. High near 65. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Saturday: Night Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 57.

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 59.  South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Monday:  Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

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

    7:10am: Fox Diamond Center Pigskin Predictor
    1. Rita said 27-17 Packers
    2. Chris said 21-17 Houston
    3. Caroline said 28-26 Packers

    7:29am: Emmie Peterson won the Dominos and Culvers Birthday Contest

    8:10am: Phil Moses from Phillys on 4th joined me.

    8:50am: Chilton Football Coach Ray Mlada joined me.

    9:10am: Behind The Badge presented by Whealon Towing and Service

    Thursday, October 11, 2012

    Breakfast Club #993 - 10-11-12

    Today's Weather

    Today: Partly sunny with a high of 56
    Tonight: Clear and cold.  Freeze Warning.  Low of 28
    Friday: Sunny with a high of 52.
    Saturday: Cloudy and windy with showers and storms.  High of 62.

    6:50am: Diane Johnson won the KFIZ News Quiz

    Wednesday, October 10, 2012

    Breakfast Club #992 - 10-10-12




    Today: Mostly sunny, breezy and cool. High of 50 NW winds at 12-20mph
    Tonight: Clear with a low of 37.
    Thursday: Partly sunny with a high of 58.  NW 12-20
    Friday: Frost then sunny with a high of 56.

    6:50am: Carol Seemann won the KFIZ News Quiz.

    8:20am: Dr. Greer from Veterinary Village

    8:50am: Agnensian In Good Health

    Tuesday, October 09, 2012

    Breakfast Club #991 - 10-9-12

    6:17am: Karl's WX

    Today: Cloudy and rainy with a high of 59.  SW winds at 10-12 mph
    Tonight: Cloudy with showers tapering off.  Low of 37
    Wednesday: Mostly sunny with a high of 52.
    Thursday: Partly sunny with a high of 57.

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

    Monday, October 08, 2012

    Breakfast Club #990 - 10-8-12



    6:17am: Karl's WX

    Today: Breezy with Sunshine and a high of 60 South winds at 12-30 mph
    Tonight: Cloudy with a low of 46
    Tuesday: Cloudy light rain in the afternoon.  High of 58 with SW winds at 12-20
    Wednesday: Mostly sunny with morning frost. High of 52.  NW winds at 5-15

    6:50am: Val won the KFIZ News

    7:10am: Grace Sabel is this week's qualifer in the Fox Diamond Center Pig Skin Predictor.

    8:20am: Officer Ryan Williams of the Fond du Lac Police Department was in talking about the Heroes Behind the Badge movie premiere on Thursday at the Fond du Lac PAC.  Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door with proceeds benefiting the Fond du Lac Boys and Girls Club.  You can guy tickets at the Fond du Lac PD.

    Friday, October 05, 2012

    Breakfast Club #989 - 10-5-12

    6:17am: Weather

    Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
  • Tonight Patchy frost after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
  • Saturday A slight chance of flurries before 10am, then a slight chance of rain showers between 10am and 1pm. Patchy frost before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
  • Saturday Night Widespread frost after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
  • Sunday Sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
  • Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
  • Columbus Day Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph



  • 6:50am: Pam Gilgenbach won the KFIZ News Quiz


    7:10am: Fox Diamond Center Pigskin Predictor

    1. Grace said 28-21 Pack
    2. Chad said 34-21 Pack
    3. Mike said 27-14 Packer

    7:29am: Rosie Hernandez is this week's Dominos and Culvers Birthday winner

    Thursday, October 04, 2012

    Breakfast Club #988 - 10-4-12

    6:17am: Karl's WX

    Today: Partly sunny with a chance for a brief afternoon shower.  High of 72
    Tonight: Clear and breezy.  Low of 37.  West winds at 12-20
    Friday: Sunny and breezy with a high of 54.  West winds at 12-25
    Friday Night: Clear with a low of 29.
    Saturday: Mostly cloudy and colder.  High of 47
    Sunday: Sunny with a high of 50.

    6:50am Jerry Schrage won the KFIZ News Quiz

    7:20am: Brian Carter from Fond du Lac Seafood

    7:20 Jewel Zielicke won tickets to the Phantoms of Fond du Lac at the Galloway House

    8:20am: Paula Price from the Ripon Chamber

    8:50am: Amy Hanten of Fox 11 with the Festival Foods Update

    Wednesday, October 03, 2012

    Breakfast Club #987 - 10-3-12

    6:17am: Karl's WX


    Dense Fog Advisory until 9am
    Today: Partly sunny with a high of 71
    Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low of 49
    Thursday: Partly sunny with a chance for an afternoon shower.  High of 72
    Friday: Sunny and windy.  High of 52.

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

    Tuesday, October 02, 2012

    Breakfast Club #986 - 10-2-12

    6:17am: Karl's WX

    Today: Mostly sunny with a high of 70
    Tonight: Clear with a low of 40.  Some fog
    Wednesday: Mostly sunny with a high of 74.
    Thursday: Sunny with a chance for a shower in the PM.  High of 72.

    6:50am: Val Lenz won the KFIZ News Quiz

    7:20am: The St. Mary's Springs football team is the Hierl Insurance High School Team of Week....Tim Lloyd won this week's Nick and Willy's Prep Picks.

    8:20am: Renee from Fond du Lac Humane Society joined me for the Pet of the Week.

    8:55am: Amy Hanten of Fox 11 with the Festival Foods Update

    Monday, October 01, 2012

    The Girls Painted Pumpkins

    My three girls decided they wanted to paint and put glitter on the pumpkins we got at Festival Foods Pumpkin Blowout this past weekend.

     Claire painted more of herself than the pumpkin....


    Julia went for the red pumpkin

    Claire invades Olivia's pumpkin space....


    Dottie's Mock Apple Pie


    Click on the link to see how to make the RITZ Mock Apple Pie taht Dottie Winkelmann from the Fond du Lac Senior Center made me and fooled me with

    http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/ritz-mock-apple-pie-53709.aspx

    Oakfield Homecoming



    Mary Zuelke sent me these pictures from Oakfield's Homecoming this past weekend.

    Breakfast Club #985 - 10-1-12

    6:17am: Karls WX

    Today: Partly sunny with a high of 70
    Tonight: Partly cloudy with a low of 46
    Tuesday: Partly sunny with a high of 70
    Wednesday: Partly sunny with a high of 71.

    6:50am: Todd Foth won the KFIZ News Quiz

    7:10am: Mike Scharf was this week's qualifier for the Fox Diamond Center Pigskin Predictor Contest. He predicted the score on Sunday would be GB 31 New Orleans 27.