2025 Radon Action Month: Walworth County Health and Human Services Offers $5 Radon Test Kits in January 2025 More than half of Walworth County Homes Tested for Radon in 2024 had Higher Levels than the EPA Deems Safe (ELKHORN, WI): Walworth County Health and Human Services is pleased to announce a special promotion in January 2025, offering radon test kits for $5 with a non-perishable food item donation. This offer is limited to one test kit per person. Testing is offered locally through the Kenosha/Walworth Radon Information Center, funded through a Wisconsin Department of Health Services grant. Normally, the cost is $15 per kit. Food donations will be distributed through the Walworth County Food and Diaper Bank, which supports local families experiencing food insecurity. Radon testing is an essential step in maintaining a safe living environment. Radon exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, and testing is the only way to know if radon levels in a home are elevated. “January is a great time to find out if your home has elevated radon as houses are closed up for the cold winter weather and we’re spending more time indoors,” says Walworth County Public Health Officer Erica Bergstrom. The test kit includes a small vial that must be left open to the air in the lowest livable level of a home for two to three days. The vial should then be capped and mailed to Accustar Labs, which generally provides the results within a few days via mail, email, or telephone. Shipping and analysis of the kit are included in the $5 price. The reduced-price test kit offer is redeemable starting January 2, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Walworth County Health and Human Services building at 1910 County Rd. NN, Elkhorn, WI 53121. Cash and check payments only. The County encourages all residents whose homes have not yet been tested for radon to take advantage of this special offer. Those whose homes test at an elevated level of radon are urged to contact the Kenosha/Walworth Radon Information Center for information about mitigation options. For more information about the promotion or to learn more about radon testing, please contact Walworth County Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health at (262) 741-3140, email [email protected], or visit us online at www.co.walworth.wi.us.        

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Spring Happenings at Delavan Community Park

There’s a lot to be excited about in the Town of Delavan this spring!  

Functional Fitness began their summer bootcamps at Delavan Community Park this past Saturday, May 15.

This is an ongoing program designed to enhance the use of the park and promote health of the community and visitors. Functional Fitness Classes will take place Saturdays at 9am. Functional Fitness is owned and operated by Town of Delavan resident, Amanda Cummins.  “This is a challenging workout for all fitness levels,” says Cummins.  “We always appreciate being at the park and especially those cool lake breezes!”  There is a $45 fee for each 6 week session, or an $8 drop-in fee each class.  No equipment needed, but a mat or towel is recommended.

After taking last summer off, Story Time in the Park will be back in 2021.  A partnership between Barrett Memorial Library and Aram Public libraries, Story Time in the Park is a chance for kids to play in the park and have a story read to them by a member of the library staff.  This summer’s Story Times will be on the second Friday of every month at 10am:  June 11, July 9 and August 13.   Admission to the park and beach is free to those attending, so kids and parents are encouraged to bring their swimsuits and enjoy a day at the lake!

Two of the Town of Delavan’s Community events will be in June this year: 

Lakefest on Saturday, June 5 and the Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, June 26.

Lakefest will start with a kids’ fishing tournament at 7am, bouncy house and kids’ activities starting at 9am, and a waterski show at 11am by Southern Wakes United.  Southern Wakes was formed in 2018, when Lauderdale Aquaskiers and Minneiska Ski Team from Whitewater merged.  Now, the only waterski team in Walworth County, they split their time between Lauderdale Lakes and Whitewater Lake.  Both of the original clubs have a long history of awards and have produced many now professional skiers.  Since the 2018 merge, Southern Wakes United won 2nd overall in their division at the Wisconsin State Regional Show Tournament.  Vice President Leslie Gostomski says, “We are excited to be on Delavan Lake and entertain the community at Lakefest.  Some of our alumni attending the show, will remember skiing in front of Lakelawn Resort years ago.”  

Area residents who were impressed with last year’s Independence Day fireworks over the lake, will be even more impressed in 2021.  “We have contracted for an even better display this year and are hoping for greater attendance at the event, too,” says Bill Thummel, spokesperson for Delavan Friends of the Park, the organization that plans the Town’s community events.  In addition to the fireworks, there will be live entertainment, food trucks, beverage sales and a DJ.  More information to be released in the coming weeks.

Construction on the new Waters Edge on Delavan Lake wedding and event venue continues and will not impede upon the community events or use of the park this summer.