OUR PLACE
Bring back the good old days and make going to the beach a little less hectic for families.
That’s what one local businessman is trying to do. Kevin Singh, owner of the Riviera “Going Bananas” presented a business proposal at the last Piers, Harbor, and Lakefront meeting. The plan would be to rent beach equipment to beach goers right at the Riviera Beach House. Kevin presented the idea to the committee members, requesting approval to rent the unused space on the east side of the building to store the rental equipment like beach umbrellas, chairs, lifejackets, and other beach necessities giving families a more relaxed experience at the beach.
This is not a new concept and is currently done at many other beaches. Back in the 1940’s and 50’s Riviera Beach was privately owned and included a beach equipment business just like the one Kevin is presenting. When the city took over ownership of the beach for many years floatation devices were available for rent. The idea of bringing back this convivence to Riviera Beach is intriguing and deserves more discussion and the committee agrees Kevin will be presenting a more detailed plan at next month’s meeting. You go Kevin!
The danger to the public and private trucks in Lake Geneva back alleys downtown.
The downtown alleys of Lake Geneva are not built to code. It’s not really the alleys themselves, as they are simply thin ribbons of roadway meant to allow fire and delivery access by trucks or other vehicles so inclined to use them. It’s the backs of the business buildings themselves that are not to code. There is no possibility whatsoever that the gas and electric meters attached to the outside walls of these buildings, sticking directly out into the alley access, can be legal. They are certainly not safe. Any big truck, making a mistake or bad move while transiting the alley, can cause a completely avoidable disaster.
The deer are out in full force.
It’s that time of year when the deer are roaming, taking over the fields and roads. This means accidents are a major safety concern and the likelihood of a crash doubles during this deer season every year from October through December. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, deer/vehicle crashes peak in October and through December, causing over 16,000 accidents. If a collision with the deer is unavoidable, don’t swerve, instead brake firmly, and hold onto the steering wheel with both hands while coming to a controlled complete stop. Move the vehicle to the side of the road or safest location out of traffic. That is, of course, if the event does not happen too fast to react at all.
Report any deer-vehicle collisions to the police who should be able to contact the local person best placed to assist with an injured deer (if the deer is only injured) at the roadside. Report any damage to your insurance company. Deer are most active during the dawn and dusk hours but a collision can happen at any time.
If you’re wondering how to scare a deer away from your car, using the horn in short blasts is probably the best method. Using your high beams at night helps to see farther ahead. Slow down and watch for the eye-shine of deer near road edges. We should all take our time, pay close attention, and scan the roadside for any sign of nearby deer.
