THE BRIGHT SIDE
More livestream cameras are coming to the lakefront in Lake Geneva.
The tourism committee approved a grant to install three more cameras by the city’s request. Does the current livestream camera get watched enough to justify adding three more? A visitor had lost an item while they were by the Riviera and were able to find it by watching the livestream so it can be helpful, at times, but is that interest and effect enough to spend more money on such things?
The new cameras will be located at the west end piers hoping this will help the police watch for violators of the piers and boats, of which there are no reports this summer. There have been many complaints over the years about all the damage done to these boats and piers and the large sum of money it takes to fix them, even though, apparently, the police never seem to be called to these events nor write written reports about them.
There will be one livestream camera facing out over the Riviera Beach towards the water and shoreline but not (supposedly) aimed at the beachgoers. There will be a third camera that will go in at either the boat launch or possibly Flat Iron Park. No final decisions were made about placement of the cameras so more information will be released at the upcoming tourism commission meetings.
Suicide Prevention.
The Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services will hold suicide prevention training Wednesday, September 21st at its office on County NN in Elkhorn. The training is from 5:30 p.m. to p.m. Participants will learn how to recognize warning signs of suicide crisis, how to offer hope and refer someone for help, according to the news release.
They will be teaching ‘Question, Persuade, and Refer’ which is a nationally recognized emergency mental health intervention used on anyone that is suicidal. The purpose is to identify and interrupt the crisis and direct the person to the proper care. Participants will learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, how to offer hope and refer a potential candidate for help.
This program is for anyone; including parents, students, friends, neighbors, teachers, coaches, law enforcement or anyone wanting to help people in need. Training is free and open to anyone 15 and older. Call; 262-741-3200.
