NOW SELLING TRAEGER, WEBER January 12, 2021 //Volume 21, Issue 2 AND BIG GREEN EGG GRILLS HARTFORD/SLINGER WEST BEND/JACKSON WEDDING 7259 Sleepy Hollow Rd., West Bend (262) 334-1906 SHOWCASE N144 W6050 Pioneer Rd., Cedarburg (262) 238-6397 (262) 377-1906 discoverhometown.com YOUR FIRST SOURCE FOR LOCAL NEWS, SPORTS & ADVERTISING PAGE 7 www.kettlemoraineappliance.com Slinger Speedway on SRX schedule BY THOMAS J. MCKILLEN “So our hat was in going to recognize MANAGING EDITOR the ring from the begin- around the United Slinger Speedway will be in the national ning. It never hurts to States.” Shopping and Donation Center spotlight on July 10 when it hosts the get a good reference He added that SRX Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) series, from Matt Kenseth too. vetted hundreds of short OUR DRIVE-UP with the race to be broadcast on CBS. Matt was on pulling for tracks to come down DONATION CENTER The series, which was founded by Slinger Speedway since with the final six venues IS NOW OPEN NASCAR Hall of Fame members Tony Stewart the announcement in for the series. and Ray Evernham, will include a roster of July that SRX was going to have inaugural “We put a lot of our focus in the opinions W190N10768 Commerce Circle Germantown • 262-255-7470 past champions from NASCAR, Indycar and events in 2021,” Thelen said. of folks like Tony Stewart and Ray Evernham, (old Gander Mountain building) road racing series. Drivers signed up include Since the SRX schedule was released, understanding from a driver perspective Paul Tracy, Helio Castroneves, Bill Elliott, Thelen confirmed that his phone has been what is going to provide the best show for Mark Webber and Willy T. Ribbs. The series “ringing off the hook.” the fans and the best competition for the announced its six-race schedule on Jan. 4. “I actually have the old school ring tone drivers. Slinger, being a true, true short Slinger is the fifth race in the series, which on my phone,” he added. “Ticket sales have track – the racing will be tight, competitive will also include events at Knoxville (Iowa) been steady especially for this time of the and really provide a good show on CBS,” the Raceway, Eldora Speedway and Nashville year.” executive said. Fairgrounds Speedway. An executive with SRX said the series In addition to the SRX series, Slinger Todd Thelen, promoter at Slinger was looking for “historic short tracks, tracks Speedway staff are planning for other events Speedway, said that while the track typical- that are well-recognized either regionally or during the upcoming season. Plans are to ly doesn’t bring in many national series, he nationally and that have a first-class, on- open on April 25 while the Slinger Nationals decided to learn more about SRX shortly track racing experience that’s going to pro- are on July 6. There will be “SlamFest” after the series was announced. vide exciting racing and tracks that fans are events planned for June 19 and Aug. 21. Hartford Rotary Students of the Month The Hartford Rotary Club, and Hartford recognition for their accomplishments at the Math Club (4 years), Math Team (4 years), Union High School are recently announced Hartford Rotary Club’s Thursday noon meet- National Honor Society (2 years), Girls that Alaina Brown and Martina McGrath were ings during the month of December. Tennis (3 years), FBLA/DECA (2 years), honored recently as Rotary Students of the Alaina Brown is the daughter of Diane Athletic Training (3 years), and is the Head Month. The students were given special and Tim Brown. 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Even age, finding time to if you feel great and have work out is not so maintained a healthy easy. weight, don’t push your- Commitments to self too hard at the start. work and family Your body needs time to often take precedence over daily exer- adjust to physical activity, so choose cise. As a result, many people 50 and low-intensity exercises like walking and over might not have exercised regularly light strength training so your muscles, or at all in many years. But as children tendons and ligaments can adjust. grow up or even move out, people facing Initially, exercise every other day so down their golden years are often com- your body has ample time to recover pelled to get back in the gym. That’s a between workouts. wise decision that can increase a per- • Choose the right places to exercise son’s chances of being healthy and outdoors. Exercising outside provides the happy in retirement. But before begin- best of both worlds for many people, ning a new exercise regimen, men and providing a chance to get healthy all women over 50 should take heed of the while enjoying the great outdoors. When following safety tips to ensure their exercising outdoors, choose areas that efforts are not derailed by accident or are not remote and where others can see injury. you and offer help if you suffer an injury • Speak with your physician. The or have an accident. Boardwalks, public National Institute on Aging notes that parks and outdoor gyms are safer places even people with chronic conditions to work out than wooded areas or other such as heart disease, diabetes or arthri- places well off the beaten path. tis can be physically active. However, • Stay hydrated. The NIA notes that anyone with such a condition and even many people lose their sense of thirst as those who don’t fall into those cate- they age. But just because you aren’t gories should consult with their physi- thirsty does not mean you don’t need cians and receive a full physical before water, especially while exercising. Water exercising. Such a consultation and regulates body temperature and lubri- checkup can shed light on any unknown cates the joints, thereby decreasing your issues, and physicians can offer advice risk of injury during exercise. January 12, 2021 Visit discoverhometown.com for daily updates on Local News Page 3 West Bend Police Blotter The following report was taken from absolute sobriety. He failed standardized the West Bend Police Department field sobriety tests, provided a PBT sam- Facebook page. ple of .327, and was arrested. Operating while intoxicated OWI-third offense, motor vehicle • A 29-year-old woman was taken crash into custody for operating while intoxi- • A 57-year-old man was arrested for cated at 12:38 a.m. Jan. 2 during a traf- operating while intoxicated-third fic stop at East Washington Street and offense and causing a motor vehicle Indiana Avenue. An officer stopped a crash at 12:43 a.m. Dec. 24 in the 2100 vehicle for a traffic violation. The officer block of Deerfield Drive. A citizen called identified the driver and observed signs police to report a single-vehicle crash the driver was intoxicated. The driver with the driver striking a tree on failed standardized field sobriety tests, Deerfield Drive near Clear View Drive. An provided a PBT sample of .16, and was officer arrived and investigated the arrested. crash. The officer identified the driver of • A 19-year-old woman was taken the vehicle as a 57-year-old man. The into custody for operating while intoxi- officer observed signs the driver was cated at 11:50 p.m. Jan. 3 after she was intoxicated. The driver failed standard- stopped for a traffic violation at South ized field sobriety tests, provided a PBT Main Street and Locust Street. The offi- sample of .180, and was taken into cus- cer identified the driver and observed tody. There were no injuries reported. signs the driver was intoxicated. The driver failed standardized field sobriety tests, provided a PBT sample of .211, and istory, hospitality and home- was arrested. made bakery all come together in one place at The Jail House OWI, bail jumping H Restaurant, located at 897 Pleasant • A 58-year-old man was taken into Valley Road West Bend. custody for operating while intoxicated and bail jumping in the 1300 block of North 14th Avenue at 7:21 a.m. Dec. 29. FULLY At this time, a citizen called West Bend Police to report a family member arrived at the residence intoxicated. An officer reported to the home and identified the OPEN LIMITED SEATING male subject. The man admitted driving CALL FOR RESERVATIONS to the residence. He has three pending criminal cases and bail restrictions of CARRYOUTS AND The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce CURBSIDE STILL welcomed new member and business, AJ AVAILABLE Collectables, to the Hartford community during a grand opening ribbon cutting cer- Still Struggling With Debt? Fridays serving our Fish Fry Menu emony on Jan.