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Lake Geneva is going to the dogs!
Yes, two K-9 units will be activated inside the Lake Geneva police department, taking the city back many years. When the publisher worked in Lake Geneva as a chef back in 1967, the police controlled the mostly out-of-control and drunken college kids who descended upon the downtown every summer and tore the place to pieces in the early morning hours with police dogs. There were five police dogs back then, and there was no quicker or more effective way to disband and dissuade the youth from additional damage to the businesses and parks. The dogs were let loose, and that was the end of rock throwing at the cops or business windows.
Yes, there were injuries, and yes, some of them were serious, but the problems in the downtown area were resolved. Times have changed. There are no roving bands of drunken hoodlums in the nights or early morning hours, and the downtown is safe to walk through and enjoy at all hours.
The dogs will primarily be used for car stops to make sure that drugs or other illegal stuff the dogs are trained to ‘alert’ to will be detected, and any bad actors detained or arrested and charged. The police are very good at spotting questionable vehicles, so do not worry that you will be pulled over. It’s about protecting you and the other residents and visitors that this is all about. The cost for the trained dogs is $62,000, and that was approved on Monday night. There is no word yet on what officers will be assigned to the dogs, but there is sure to be an active waiting list.
The new police and fire facility to be developed on Townline Road out near the Symphony Bay development was finally approved, and the cops and firemen will go to work to immediately plan the construction of a new police and fire house.
With the City of Lake Geneva contracting to provide the Town of Linn with fire protection, this new facility was badly needed, plus the fire department had outgrown the existing building. The cost of the land was millions, and the cost of the building will be millions more, but the expense is worth it; almost everyone agrees.
This is another hot week in Walworth County.
To stay safe during extremely hot weather, you must prioritize continuous hydration, minimize sun exposure during peak hours, utilize air-conditioned spaces, and closely monitor yourself and others for signs of heat-related illnesses. Extreme heat is a leading cause of weather-related deaths, making immediate preventative action essential. Consume fluids regularly throughout the day, even if you do not feel thirsty. Aim to drink roughly one cup of water every 20 minutes while active or outdoors. Steer clear of alcohol, heavy caffeine, and highly sugary drinks. Drink sports drinks or coconut water to restore minerals lost through heavy sweating. Eat light meals and choose easy-to-digest items like fruits and salads rather than high-protein foods.
Stay inside air-conditioned environments as much as possible. Keep windows closed and shaded during peak heat, then open them at night to circulate cooler air. Do not rely on electric fans as your primary cooling source when indoor temperatures exceed 90°F. Minimize the use of ovens or stoves to keep baseline indoor temperatures lower. Take tepid or cool showers, or place damp washcloths on your neck, armpits, and wrists.
