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Tuesday News Roundup

News from the Center · Tue Aug 25, 2026

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Here's your Daily News Roundup.

For Civic Media News, I'm Connie Felmett.

The Wapaka County Fair starts today in Waiowiga, but there won't be any horses on display.

County fairs across Wisconsin are canceling exhibits and rescheduling equine events due to a highly contagious horse disease.

Wopacka County Fair officials sent a letter to 4-H members and their parents that the equine exhibit has been canceled for this year's fair and the horse and pony project is being rescheduled for a later date.

Equine strangles is a highly infectious respiratory infection.

At least one, maybe more, horses in Wopaka County has been exposed to a confirmed case in a neighboring county, according to fair officials.

The Brown County Fair wrapped up last weekend.

Fair organizers say there was no exposure to the horse disease among the animals at this year's event.

But officials are urging all horse owners to closely monitor their animals for symptoms.

If you suspect your horse has been exposed or is showing signs of illness, contact

veterinarian immediately to prevent further spread.

Congressman Tom Tiffany is campaigning across the state as part of his statewide Protecting Wisconsin Farmland tour.

Civic media's James Kelly has more on the candidate stop in Western Wisconsin.

Congressman Tiffany's comments highlighted his intent to prevent the state's farmland from being purchased by foreign entities have elected as Wisconsin governor in November.

He also shared his thoughts on the state's farmland being used for things like solar fields, wind-based power generation, and increasingly common data center developments.

It simply doesn't make sense that we would turn our beautiful farmland over to these developments when it's unnecessary.

And also,

We should make sure that local people have a say in this.

I'm James Kelly for Civic Media News.

The Republican Congressman will face off with Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley in the race for Wisconsin Governor in the November midterm election.

A teenager is seriously injured after a UTV rolled over in Grant County.

Investigators say a teenage male driver and female teen passenger were operating the vehicle when the crash happened.

Evidence shows it began to slide sideways while traveling down a hill, rolling over once and ejecting the driver.

The teen male was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries before being flown to a hospital in Madison for emergency treatment.

The female passenger was taken to the hospital with suspected injuries.

As civic media has met

Shaffer tells us, UTV rollover crashes like the one in Grant County are on the rise across our state.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is once again reminding riders to practice proper ATV and UTV safety as fatal crashes continue to be an issue across the state.

So far this year, 29 people have died in ATV and UTV crashes in Wisconsin.

The DNR says not wearing helmets and seatbelts are the primary factors in those fatal incidents, along with riders not completing a safety education course.

According to DNR records, the top three types of fatal crashes

This year have been rollovers, collisions with motor vehicles, and riders being ejected from the machine.

DNR off-highway vehicle administrator Jacob Holzklaas says not every crash can be prevented, but wearing the proper safety equipment can greatly increase the chances of surviving one.

For Civic Media

News, I'm Maddie Schaefer.

Riders are also being reminded to stay sober, follow speed limits and other posted signs, and take an ATV or UTV safety class, regardless of age.

Charges have been upgraded to intentional homicide in a 2016 Chano County death.

40-year-old James Radford pleaded not guilty last month to a reckless homicide charge in the death of his wife at their town of Fairbanks home.

Prosecutors filed a new criminal complaint last week, changing the charge to first-degree intentional homicide.

Court records show a preliminary hearing is set for this Friday.

And that's your state news update.

I'm Connie Feldman for Civic Media News.

The Brewers in New York.

Hi, I'm Mike Clemens with Sports Baseball.

It's the Brewers in the Mets tonight at Citibank Field in Queens, New York.

Lefty Kyle Harrison on the mound for the crew against the Mets, Zach Thornton.

NFL, a fight broke out during the Packers' practice in pads.

Receiver Matthew Golden exchanged punches with defensive end Baron Sorrell.

After the whistle, Sorrell on how it happened, even though he and Golden played on the same college team.

We're just being competitive, being going out there, playing football, things happen, emotions get higher.

got to it a little bit, but I know it's my boy, so we're still cool, but it's football.

Now tomorrow, the Packers hold their joint practice session with the Arizona Cardinals and their new head coach, Michael LaFleur, Matt's younger brother.

If there is an issue in practice, you're going to be limited or not at all playing in the game.

The second part of that is if there is an issue, I'm going to tell the guys, hey, you come tag me in.

They can tag in my brother and we'll throw down on the 50.

That's Matt LaFleur from training camp in Green Bay with sports.

I'm Mike Clemens.

It is going to be partly cloudy today with a high in the low to mid 80s this afternoon.

Tonight's scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible with a low dropping into the low to mid 60s.

Tomorrow, mostly sunny cooler and a bit less humid with a high in the low 80s.

I'm meteorologist Sean Cable.

That's your news roundup for Richland Center from WRCE and WRCO.

Find more news anytime at wrco.com and wrce.fm.

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Good morning everyone for WRCO News.

I'm Todd Copernall.

60 very comfortable degrees in Richland Center right now headed to a high today of 81.

In the news mid-continent grid solutions hosted an open house regarding the proposed 765 kilovolt power line project at the Richland Center High School yesterday which attracted a crowd rivaling any in the school's 31-year history.

Company representative Brian Raday spoke extensively with WRCO News stating the purpose of the open house, which was a voluntary, unmandated outreach.

The purpose was to hear from the public so that MGS would be more informed as decisions are being made.

Raday pointed out things are early in the process.

MGS wants to hear from local people, which is why the series of open houses throughout the area was scheduled.

Rade stated Mid-Continent Independent System Operator or MISO began studying this project in 2019 and that MGS was selected to complete the project by MISO through a bidding process.

The purpose of this new power line is stated to be to help the overall power grid maintain reliability for homes and businesses.

RADA said 75% of the power impacted by the project would be for homes, commercial, and manufacturing facilities.

When asked about local concerns regarding land ownership, the environment, potential impacts on farming, and potential pollution, RADA said, we want parcel specific feedback.

We want to minimize the impact on people and the environment.

Everyone will be treated with respect.

Any impacted landowner would be compensated fairly.

One asked why the proposed line wouldn't utilize an established corridor where existing power lines already are or perhaps along the interstate highway.

Rade's response was paralleling is a first step

but isn't always best.

Raday further explained the project MISO submitted for bids, calls for the new lines to connect points from the Beloit area to Walworth County to a substation in Portage to Bell Center in Crawford County.

There is no straight line, no existing corridor available that would connect the locations called for in the project.

With regards to potentially burying the lines rather than utilizing towers along the route, Rade said, burying doesn't work at this voltage and that myso didn't allow bids to consider burying the lines.

When informed of potential health issues or asked about potential health issues for people, livestock and wildlife, Rade said,

There have been thousands of studies done over 50 years that show no adverse health effects.

When his statement was repeated back to him asking, you said thousands of studies over 50 years, is that correct?

Rade's response was, yes, that is correct.

There's one on our website from the World Health Organization.

Rade also said, one of the proposed polls replaces four to five polls from a 345 kilovolt line.

making this project less intrusive than some people may be envisioning.

At the conclusion of our conversation, Rade was asked for representatives from MGS to appear on the WRCO morning show, which he verbally agreed to do.

We'll have more on that as details become available.

There is a community meeting regarding the proposed 765 kilovolt power line project in Richland Center, Wednesday, August 26th at 6 p.m.

at the Richland Center City Auditorium.

All residents and anyone with interest in this proposed project are invited to attend to discuss and strategize.

The meeting has a four point agenda, review and discuss information provided at Monday's open house, introduce those involved in opposing the 765 kilovolt line, strategize the next steps and decide on action to take following the meeting.

Again, that is tomorrow at 6 p.m.

Richland Center City Auditorium.

The Richland School District Board of Education will hold its next regular meeting Wednesday, August 26th at 7 p.m.

The session is scheduled to take place in the Richland Center High School, IMC.

The agenda includes the approval of minutes from the July 22nd meeting followed by financial items such as the business officials report and the statement of cash and invoices.

The Board will then move to consent agenda items which feature several personnel actions, including the hiring and resignation of a second grade teacher and changes to special education staffing.

Other consent items cover contract agreements,

a memorandum of understanding with Richland County regarding campus gymnasium use, RCHS science credit approvals for pre-vet and plant science courses, and open enrollment requests for the 2026-27 school year.

After addressing the consent agenda and approving the modified agenda, the Board will shift to information and discussion items.

These include district vacancies and appointments, high school under-enrolled classes for the first quarter of the upcoming school year, a first reading of new policy operational expectations, technical policy corrections and an update on referendum projects.

The action portion of the meeting will address the referendum budget and change events, Neola policy revisions and the approval of a priority pillar.

The meeting will conclude with a closed session to consider employment and compensation matters, including contractual obligations and liquidated damages, followed by a motion to adjourn.

The Richland Center Planning Commission is scheduled to meet Wednesday, August 26th at 5.30 p.m.

in the Municipal Building Council Room to address new business and review recent administrative reports.

The primary agenda item for this session is the request from Shriver Foods for a conditional use permit at 920 Sextonville Road, intended to authorize dairy product processing and support planned infrastructure improvements, including way silo additions and a new intake bay.

This request follows the Commission's recent actions in July, where members finalized recommendations regarding the conveyance of 929 West Seminary Street to Lydia's House Ministries and the proposed Ordinance Amendment for Electronic Message Center Signs on Public Property.

Additionally, the Commission will review the Zoning Administrator's Report for July 2026, which details a busy period of permit activity and project inquiries.

The second annual Richland Center Mystery Weekend has concluded with wonderful results.

Participation in the event grew by 50% year over year and just as importantly everyone involved had a great time.

Invent the event organizer, Jay Hamby says that while the event does raise money for a local organization, the main idea is to have fun, get people out and about in Richland Center and help foster new friendships and connections.

Hamby states the event was created, has created a second family for everyone involved.

Hanby thanked Ben Kelch, Derek Westby, the Phoenix Center, the Union at the Richland Center Auditorium, WRCO Radio and the Chamber of Commerce for their help with the organization and promotion of this year's Mystery Weekend.

Hanby also pointed out the event was organized by Richland Area Crime Stoppers.

Work has already begun on next year's event with selection of the 2027 charity or cause at the top of the very early agenda.

If you haven't heard,

Marvellous, played by Ashley Westby, was the guilty party in this year's mystery.

Welcome back to the news at noon.

Mid-continent grid solutions hosted an open house regarding the proposed 765 kilovolt power line project at the Richland Center High School yesterday.

Company representative Brian Raday spoke extensively with me stating the purpose of their open house which was voluntary was to hear from the public so that MGS would be more informed as decisions are being made.

Raday pointed out

Things are early in the process.

MGS, he said, wants to hear from local people, which is why the series of open houses throughout the area was scheduled.

Raday stated, Mid-Continent Independent System Operator, or MISO, began studying this project in 2019 and that MGS was selected to complete the project by MISO.

through a bidding process.

The purpose of this new power line is stated to be to help the overall power grid maintain reliability for homes and businesses.

Red A said 75% of the power impacted by the project would be for homes, commercial and manufacturing facilities.

When I asked about local concerns regarding land ownership, the environment,

Potential impacts on farming and potential pollution, Raday said.

We want partial specific feedback.

We want to minimize the impact on people and the environment.

Everyone will be treated with respect.

Any impacted landowner would be compensated fairly.

One asked why the proposed line wouldn't utilize an established corridor where existing power lines already are or perhaps along the interstate highway.

Raday's response was.

Paralleling is a first step but isn't always best.

Raday further explained the project MISO submitted for bids, calls for the new lines to connect points from the Beloit area to Walworth County to a substation in Portage 2 Bell Center in Crawford County.

There is no straight line, no existing corridor available that would connect the locations called for in the project.

with regards to potentially burying the lines rather than utilizing towers along the route.

Rade said burying doesn't work at this voltage, and that MISO did not allow BIDS to consider burying the lines.

One asked about potential health issues for people, livestock, and wildlife.

Rade said there have been thousands of studies done over 50 years.

that show no adverse health effects.

When his statement was repeated back to him asking, you said, thousands of studies over 50 years, is that correct?

Rade's response was yes, that is correct.

There's one on our website from the World Health Organization.

Rade also said one of the proposed polls would replace four to five polls from a 345 kilovolt line making this project less intrusive than some people may be envisioning at the conclusion of our conversation.

Rade was asked for representatives from MGS to appear on the WRCO morning show, which he verbally agreed to do.

We'll have more on that as details become available.

Phil Knee has reached out to get that arranged.

The Richland Center Planning Commission is scheduled to meet Wednesday, August 26 at 5.30 p.m.

in the Municipal Building Council Room to address new business and review recent administrative reports.

The primary agenda item for this session is the request from Shriver Foods for a conditional use permit at 920 Sextonville Road intended to authorize dairy product processing and support planned infrastructure improvements, including way silo additions and a new intake bay.

Additionally, the Commission will review the Zoning Administrator's report for July, which details a busy period of permit activity and project inquiries.

The Richland School District Board of Education will hold its next regular meeting Wednesday, August 26 at 7 p.m.

The session is scheduled to take place in the Richland Center High School, IMC.

The agenda includes the approval of minutes from the July 22 meeting followed by financial items such as the business officials report and the statement of cash and invoices.

The board will then move to consent agenda items which feature several personnel actions including the hiring and resignation of a second grade teacher and changes to special education staffing.

Other consent items cover contract agreements, a memorandum of understanding with Richland County regarding campus gymnasium use,

RCHS Science Credit Approvals for Pre-Vent and Plant Science Courses and Open Enrollment Requests for the 2026-27 school year, after addressing the consent agenda and approving the modified agenda.

The Board will shift to information and discussion items.

These include district vacancies and appointments, high school under enrolled classes for the first quarter of the upcoming school year, a first reading of new policy general operational expectations, technical policy corrections, and an update on referendum projects.

The action portion of the meeting will address the referendum budget and change events, Neola policy revisions and the approval of a priority pillar.

The meeting will conclude with a closed session to consider employment and compensation matters including contractual obligations and liquidated damages.

There is a community meeting regarding the proposed 765 kilovolt power line project in Richland Center Wednesday August 26th at 6 p.m.

At the Richland Center City Auditorium all residents and anyone with interest in this proposed project are invited to attend

to discuss and strategize.

The meeting has a four-point agenda.

Review and discuss information provided at Monday's open house held by Mid-Continent Grid Solutions.

Introduce those involved in opposing the 765 kilovolt line.

Strategize the next steps and decide on action to take following the meeting.

The Richland Hospital and Clinics is proud to announce it will host corn for a cause Wednesday, August 26 from 2 to 6 p.m.

The event will take place on Park Street, conveniently located outside the hospital's employee entrance, and is open to all members of the public who wish to support a vital local cause.

This year's event invites the community to receive fresh sweet corn in exchange for a free-will donation.

with every dollar raised directly benefiting the greater Richland area cancer elimination, GRACE.

The corn has been generously donated by local Ithaca area farmers, Mick and Carly Hitch, who are contributing their harvest to support the mission of providing aid to local individuals and families impacted by cancer.

To ensure a seamless experience for participants, the TR8C Grace team is offering curbside pickup.

Community members can simply drive down Park Street and volunteers will be on hand to deliver the fresh corn directly to their vehicles.

In order to share the bounty with as many people as possible, there is a requested limit of three dozen ears per person.

For those looking for an extra treat, fresh kettle corn will also be available for purchase.

With all proceeds from these sales,

also going toward grace.

Sarah Stibby, the TRHC Grace Team Lead, expressed her deep gratitude for the partnership with the HIPPSH family.

She noted that while this marks the second year Mick has donated corn to the hospital, it's the first time the event has been expanded to include the general public.

Last year's internal event was a significant success, raising nearly $1,000 from hospital employees alone.

With the invitation now extended to the entire community, the team is optimistic that this year's

corn for a cause will make an even greater impact in the fight against cancer and the support of local families.

The Romano White House in Richland Center recently marked a significant milestone in community service by successfully gathering 500 individual care packages for military service members.

This initiative, which aimed to provide comfort through essentials like toiletries and personal care products, quickly evolved into a dual-purpose mission to support local needs as well.

Inspired by the growing momentum of the project, the Ramada team committed to donating $1 to greater Richland area cancer elimination for every care package collected, resulting in a $500 cash contribution to grace.

The Ramada White House sincerely thanks everyone who donated items, assembled packages, helped spread the word, or supported the project in any way.

WRCO News received a notice from the Okuch Mountain Humane Society stating, it's come to the attention of the Board of Directors for the Okuch Mountain Humane Society that a meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday of this week.

While we respect our members' right to request a special meeting under both our bylaws and Wisconsin law, this request is not proper.

The Board of Directors is responsible for facilitating a meeting of this nature and sending notice to our members.

The Village of Spring Green Board is set to convene Wednesday, August 26th at 7 p.m.

to address a comprehensive agenda ranging from seasonal community events to infrastructure upgrades.

The meeting which will be held at the Village Office on North Lexington Street and accessible via Zoom begins with a consent agenda designed to streamline routine administrative matters.

Key items within this portion of the meeting include the approval of the financial report and disbursements along with several requests for community

gatherings.

Notably the board will consider the annual Spring Green Arts and Crafts Fair scheduled for June 2027.

which necessitates the closure of Jefferson Street.

Additionally, street closure requests for homecoming festivities at the Shed and the St.

John's Funfest in August 2027 are on the docket for approval.

Under the category of old business, the board will revisit the ongoing abatement process for the property located at 433 West Madison Street to evaluate current progress.

Members will also continue their deliberations regarding proposed amendments to ordinance 180, which governs the use of bicycles and play vehicles within the village.

These discussions are part of an ongoing effort to ensure local regulations remain current and effective for public safety.

The new business segment of the meeting features several significant agreements and infrastructure projects.

The board is expected to discuss and potentially act on the police school liaison officer agreement

with the River Valley School District, reinforcing the partnership between local law enforcement and educational institutions.

Infrastructure remains a priority as the Board reviews a professional services agreement with Juul Associates Engineers for the proposed reconstruction of South Peterson Street.

Furthermore, the maintenance of public facilities will be addressed through a proposal to replace the municipal pool filter.

The meeting will conclude with an informative presentation by Emily Whitmore, providing the 2026 version of the library data update to keep the Board apprised of local library trends and usage.

Governor Tony Evers is formally requesting that the Wisconsin State Legislature's Joint Committee on Finance release $10 million from the state's PFAS trust fund.

These funds originate from a June 2026 settlement with Tycho Fire Products LP following a lawsuit regarding contamination at the company's Fire Technology Center in Marinette.

The governor's objective is to provide immediate financial and technical relief to families whose drinking water has been compromised by forever chemicals.

The proposed plan developed by the Department of Natural Resources through community listening sessions prioritizes the health of residents in the expanded site investigation area.

Once the committee approves the release of the funds, the DNR will utilize the money to test private wells, install advanced water treatment systems and where necessary,

replace contaminated wells.

This initiative is designed to complement existing settlement requirements that already mandate Tycho to provide certain long-term remediation and monitoring efforts.

Governor Evers emphasized that access to clean water is a fundamental right for every Wisconsinite.

This request is part of a broader, years-long effort by the administration to hold polluters accountable and protect natural resources.

While this $10 million represents a significant step for the Marinette and Pestigo areas, the administration continues to pursue separate litigation against multiple chemical manufacturers to address widespread contamination across the state.

These efforts, combined with a recently enacted $125 million Comprehensive PFAS bill, represent a statewide commitment to mitigation and public health.

As the new school year begins, the Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health, OCMH, emphasizes the vital connection between youth mental health and academic success.

Creating a positive school culture where students feel safe, secure, and a sense of belonging is essential, as students spend a significant portion of their lives, roughly 1,000 hours a year, in school environments.

OCMH director Linda Hall notes that school is often the primary source of stress for children, making it critical to teach coping skills for managing homework, social relationships, and busy schedules.

Without these tools, students may face anxiety, depression,

or disengagement.

Another way to strengthen student well-being is through student-led wellness programs.

These low-cost programs help students feel connected, spread positive messages, build coping skills, prevent suicide and provide informal peer support.

Student-led wellness programs are important compliments to comprehensive school-based mental health.

and a variety are in place in schools throughout Wisconsin.

Find Back to School Resources centered on student mental health in the Child Mind Institutes Back to School Resource Guide, available online.

The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to help hospitals and transfusion centers stay prepared to help all patients.

A blood drive is being held today from now until 5.30 at St.

John's Catholic Church Gym in Muscaday.

Blood drives will also be held Friday from 9.30 to 1.30 at the Juan Iwak Public Library, from 11 until 4 at the Lafarge Community Center, and from noon until 5 at St.

Anthony and Philip Parris Center in Highland.

Appointments may be made by calling 800 Red Cross, visiting redcrossblood.org or using the Red Cross Blood Donor app.

Walk-ins are always welcome.

In an era where digital saturation is now the norm, the simple act of putting down a phone to engage with physical materials has become increasingly rare.

A June 2026 survey of 121 mental health practitioners reveals a striking landscape when it comes to adult play.

While 82% of clinicians observe that unstructured screen-free opportunities are vanishing, those who reintroduce them see a powerful sequence of psychological shifts.

It begins with a profound hesitation.

Many adults view creative play as a childish relic, meeting a tray of sand or a lump of clay with visible caution or mixed feelings.

Practitioners describe this as a population out of practice, holding serious work and

play in entirely separate boxes, often worrying about the correct way to engage with open-ended materials.

However, the data shows that the hardest part is simply the first minute.

Once a client moves past the initial resistance and begins the activity aided by practitioners who model the behavior, remove the pressure of, quote, a right answer, and ensure an easy exit.

A consistent pattern of engagement follows

76% of the time.

As the body settles, the clinical atmosphere shifts into something more fluid.

The most significant result of this engagement is a surge in open verbal communication.

By giving the hands a job and the eyes a restful place to land, the intense pressure of face-to-face eye contact is removed.

The task becomes a side path into deeper conversation, allowing shy or anxious individuals to discuss difficult subjects while their shoulders drop and their breathing slows.

Ultimately, these activities serve as vital tools for emotional expression and regulation.

85% of practitioners find these creative moments most useful for helping clients access and share feelings, while nearly three-quarters use them to ease anxiety and foster present moment awareness.

Whether it is rolling clay in a palm or doodling during a breakthrough, the shift from hesitation to playfulness provides a necessary sanctuary from mental fatigue.

This practitioner led snapshot underscores that while adults may have forgotten how to play, the impulse for creative connection remains just below the surface.

Waiting for the moment the materials are finally set before them.

Learn more at olanderearthworks.com

Governor Tony Evers, alongside the Wisconsin Department of Administration and the Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy, recently celebrated a significant milestone in the state's journey toward a sustainable future with the release of the 2026 Clean Energy Plan Progress Report.

This comprehensive document highlights the state's achievements over the past year, focusing on the successful reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through the expansion of clean energy sources.

Beyond environmental benefits,

The report underscores the economic impact of these initiatives, which have fostered the creation of thousands of new jobs and effectively lowered energy costs for Wisconsin's families.

Governor Evers emphasized that these efforts, particularly during 2026, the year of the neighbor, represent a collective commitment to leaving a healthier and more prosperous state for future generations.

The report outlines four foundational pathways that guide Wisconsin's energy strategy, accelerating

deployment of clean energy technology, maximizing energy efficiency, modernizing buildings and industry, and innovating transportation.

Achievements within these pathways are diverse and impactful, for instance.

The state has approved over 7,300 MW of solar power and more than 100 MW of wind power.

Since 2019, additionally, the Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program has seen the successful installation of 21 fast-charging stations as of mid-2026, efforts to bolster nuclear fusion energy, and the exploration of a green innovation fund further demonstrate the state's commitment to innovative carbon-free solutions that support family-supporting job opportunities and regional economic growth.

The Coon Creek Community Watershed Council is set to celebrate a significant dual milestone this fall.

The organization's fifth anniversary and the 93rd anniversary of the nation's first watershed conservation project, a historic effort led by Coon Creek residents in the 1930s.

To mark the occasion, the local nonprofit is hosting a free community celebration, September 2nd at the Backham Farm in Westby.

The event will feature live music,

A locally sourced farm dinner and an informative program highlighting local producers and conservation partners.

All members of the community are welcome to attend.

Orlan Backham, who is hosting the celebration alongside his wife Denise, emphasizes the ongoing need for conservation efforts reflecting on the past five years.

Backham notes that while interest in watershed conservation is growing, broader participation in controlling runoff through soil health techniques,

remains critical.

Beckham highlights that effective conservation is personal and adaptable, sharing that his own goals focus on preventing erosion and building soil health on his multi-generational family farm.

This summer, Beckham partnered with UW Extension Agriculture and Water Quality Specialist Sherry Schwert

to study soil erosion on his fields.

By using perennial buffer strips along the contours of his sloping land, the pair measured the effectiveness of their conservation methods.

They planned to demonstrate their low-tech measurement technique and discuss the study results during the September 2 program.

The gathering kicks off with appetizers, drinks, and music at 5.30 p.m.

The program will follow at 6 p.m.

with dinner served at 7.

The Backham Farm is located at E-6136 Jor Road in Westby.

Guests are kindly encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and picnic ware.

We have two new winners today in the Grace Calendar drawing.

They are on ticket 2050.

Christine Tomei from Shorewood, Wisconsin, and John Alexander on ticket 173.

John is from Richland Center.

Congratulations to the two new $50 winners.

Today is August 25th.

These are today's vital statistics.

Tracy Ann Atkinson, 65 of Boscobel died Saturday, August 22nd, following a brief illness.

A visitation for Tracy will be held from 4 p.m.

until 7 p.m.

Friday, August 28th at Backroads Methodist Church in Boscobel.

A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday, August 29th at the church.

An additional time of visitation will be held at the church Saturday from 10 a.m.

until the time of service.

Burial will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Backroads Methodist Church are appreciated.

To continue the work, Tracy was so passionate about the family requests that bright colors are worn at her services.

Tracy Ann.

Atkinson, 65 of Bosquebell.

Philip David Roberts, 77 of Arena died August 15.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 28 at 11 a.m.

at the Spring Green Community Church.

Visitation will be held Thursday, August 27 at the church from 4 p.m.

until 7 p.m.

and again Friday from 10 a.m.

until the time of service at 11.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St.

Croix Hospice of Platteville or the Hoden Center in Mineral Point.

The Richardson Stafford funeral home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Phillip David Roberts, 77 of Arena.

Shawna Alexander, 71 of Richland Center died suddenly Monday, August 17 at the Richland Hospital.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 28 at 12 noon at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center with visitation from 10 a.m.

until the time of service.

Burial will follow in the Bloom City Cemetery.

Shawna Alexander, 71 of Richland Center.

Dennis D. Diedrich, 84 of Montello died Sunday, August 9.

A family graveside service will be held Friday, August 28th at 12 noon at the Rockbridge Cemetery with military graveside rights provided by the local Military Memorial Honors Unit.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, August 30th from 1 p.m.

to 4 p.m.

at the Grey Drake in Portage.

Dennis D. Diedrich, 84 of Montello.

Victoria Ann Vicki Sutton, 81 of Robinson, Illinois, formerly of Richland Center, died June 14th following a brief illness.

A celebration of life will be held at the American Legion post-13 in Richland Center Saturday, August 29th from noon until 4 p.m.

A lunch will be served.

Victoria Vicki Sutton, 81 of Robinson, Illinois, formerly

of Richland Center.

It's Tuesday's Roundup, brought to you by Added Touch Floral Inciffs, Julie Karen State Farm, Richland Hospital, Cardinal Glass CG, and by Badgerland Florine.

And today is Quiz Day.

Hank is handing out the questions and Phil bravely, boldly and often incorrectly taking the quiz.

Confidence?

Sky High.

Accuracy still under review.

Hanks got the answers, Phil's got the guesses and somehow we've got a show.

Play along and see if you can beat Phil.

Which, statistically speaking, you probably can.

Tuesday's Roundup where the questions are tough and Phil makes them tougher.

Yes.

Hello.

Oh, there he is here.

He's a little late

today.

I was with my horse.

I was a stalling.

Is that what it was?

Oh,

all right.

How you doing, buddy?

Not bad.

You're not too out of breath.

That's no,

no, not at all.

Not at all.

I lost track of my team there.

Well, so what are you up to today?

Not much.

Really?

Push mode the yard a little bit last night where you don't wear

the gate.

The

gate isn't big enough to get my

right in your mower in there.

That's a lot of work for you, wasn't it?

Did she make you, uh, uh, rake the grass up?

No, no, that's going to be, uh, assignment of the daycare kids.

Oh, is it?

Yeah.

You

know, they'll play with that.

Yeah.

That's the way we do it.

Yeah.

Give them a rake, put them to work.

Yeah, that boys.

And the next thing you know, they're hitting each other with a

race.

Exactly.

says a lot Phil yeah it is so anyway family good as far as I know yeah has a little

effort a little effort is really good is it he's starting to like talk a little bit like oh god god oh really yeah come

like his

grandpa like his grandpa

yeah you took that right out of my head you said it before yeah yeah but

he's he's talker you can see that the knee side coming out in him

yeah yeah i'm still calling little hank that's a little

hank yeah i don't know about that so huh junior

Yeah, Hank Jr.

There's

only one Hank Jr.

Too bad.

That's a good thing.

What is one thing you would change about our culture today in this?

Oh my goodness.

That's kind of tough.

It is?

Yeah.

Being combative, you know?

I mean, I

don't know.

Me get get rid of electronics electronics.

Oh, that's a good call.

Yeah, that might be the cause of some of the chaos though some of us too Yeah,

you might be from peerage Philip

if you don't have a you probably still have landlines and peerage don't you?

Well,

I'm assuming Coppers coming to an end.

Yeah So but you might be from peerage Philip

If you think a four wheeler or a UTV counts as reliable transportation.

Well, it does.

It does.

It does for me.

Absolutely.

I'd say

more of a tractor, you know,

tractor.

Yeah.

Tractors.

I think, I think the tractors are bigger up here.

There used to be a lot of farming down there, like before the night, was it 1985?

Dairy buyout.

Do you remember that?

I mean, when the federal government come in and bought all these farms up,

farm crisis.

Yeah.

But anyway,

And now it's just more beef than anything down there.

So my dad raises beef.

There's a lot of beef, beef and poultry.

So speckled peat, speckled peats down there, his relative.

Yeah.

It'd be like a, what would he be?

Like speckled peat, the 73rd or

something

like that.

Or maybe

more than that.

There's probably more than that.

Yeah.

Average lifespans, what 72 weeks?

How much?

Well, for our area.

Oh, yeah.

Speckle bee lived to be like a hundred

though.

He's still there and you're in he's still there.

Yeah.

All right, buddy.

Here's your quiz today.

All right.

It's a lot of a la carte a la carte.

Yes.

All right.

All right, buddy.

Which was a real real product?

Is it a yodeling pickle?

A finger toothbrushes for cats are soup flavored toothpaste.

Oh.

All right.

Number two, which of the following is the official state tree of Wisconsin?

This has been chosen twice by statewide votes of schoolchildren.

All right.

Is it the white oak, the Eastern white pine, the sugar maple, or the American Elm?

I was waiting for one more and it didn't get there.

So.

All right number three.

All right, which college football team as known as the blue hose

The what

the blue hose.

Okay.

All right.

Is it Presbyterian?

College Duke Boise State or Middle Tennessee Which is known as the blue hose.

All right.

I'll just take a stab

Number four, before 1912, how long was the plane filled between the goal lines and football?

Is it A, 90 yards, B, 100 yards, C, 110 yards, or D, 120 yards?

You probably know this one.

All right.

Number five, what group of cardinal, what is a group of cardinals called?

All right, is it a chapel a flash a college or a scarlet a Chapel a flash a college or scarlet Number six all right, which president regularly swam nude and the Potomac River or the Potomac River

Plutonic.

The

Plutonic

River.

Yeah, the Plutonic River.

Which president regularly swam nude in the Potomac River?

Is it John Quincy Adams, Abraham Lincoln, James Buchanan, or Andrew Johnson?

I couldn't, my glasses got stuck there, buddy.

All right.

Go ahead.

All right, Yuma High School Arizona mascot is the criminals is true or false Yuma High School Arizona's mascot is the criminals All right.

All right number eight South Wayne had a high school until it closed in 1967 Yeah in 1968 its students joined Black Hawk.

Yes.

What was the mascot of South Wayne?

Was it the Grainman the Vandals?

The hilltoppers are the hawks.

Wow.

Okay.

Yeah.

All

right.

Number nine, nine or silly string is banned on Halloween in Los Angeles.

True or false?

That does make a mess.

It does.

All right.

Number 10, young adults ages 18 to 25.

have the highest rate of phone use at the table.

Approximately what percentage of mitt in doing it?

Is it 25%, 50%, 75% or 95%?

Admit?

Admit it, yes.

Might not realize

you're doing it all the time.

Yeah, you may not.

Yeah, okay.

All right, buddy.

How do you think you did?

I'm going with about seven

right okay which was a real product was it a yodeling pickle a finger toothbrush for cats or soup flavored toothbrush soup flavored tooth nope it was a yodeling pickle

oh that would

have

been my last choice because i think i had actually heard of soup flavored never heard of it no no

i'll

give you credit we're credit

is too but i didn't see any i'm sure i dreamed it

Yeah.

Which is the following?

Which of the following is the official state tree of Wisconsin chosen twice by statewide votes of school children?

Is it the White Oak, the Eastern Pine, the Sugar Maple, or the American Elm?

I'm going with Sugar Maple.

It is a Sugar Maple.

Apparently Wisconsin legislators couldn't trust themselves with such a difficult decision.

So they handed the vote to school children in 1893 who promptly chose that tree that literally gave, gives them free candy syrup.

When Ask Again in 1948, just to be sure, the children doubled down on liquid sugar proving that pancake-driven politics always went in the Badger state.

See, the one I was waiting for, I was thinking Christmas trees, so I was kind of thinking...

I was going in that route, but that wasn't one of the choices.

I have a Christmas tree.

I have a bonus question here.

Which animal was designated as a Wisconsin's official state wildlife animal in 1957?

Wildlife animal.

Probably the deer, the white tailed deer.

Yes.

Is that right?

I would have took the American Badger too because they share it.

Oh.

All right, which college football team is known as the blue hose is the Presbyterian College Duke Boise State or Middle Tennessee?

Well, I think I've heard of some of the others.

So I went with the first one.

Yeah, Presbyterian.

You're exactly right.

I figured you know

the blue.

Do they

wear blue stockings in or what

are they?

It's a blue hose fire hose.

You gotta check it out.

Oh, I was thinking there's

their socks.

No.

All right.

The blue hose sounds like a football team sponsored by the plumbing department.

Yeah.

Before 1912, how long was the playing field between the goal lines?

Is it 90 yards, 100 yards, 110 yards, 120 yards?

I went with 120.

Yeah, it's 110.

110.

Boy, slipping today, slipping.

Apparently somebody finally woke up and said, you know what?

This is ridiculous.

We're going to 100 yards.

What is a group of cardinals called?

Is it a chapel, a flash, a college, or a scarlet?

College.

It is a college.

which somehow, which somehow makes the, makes them sound like less birds and more like they're about to discuss biology and football rinkers.

All right.

Uh, let's see.

Number six, which president regularly swam nude in the Potomac River?

Is it John Quincy Adams, Abraham Lincoln, James Buchanan or Andrew Johnson?

I went with a third

one.

It's John Quincy Adams.

Apparently secret service protection wouldn't, uh,

wouldn't have required a tall and strong will and it's not to make an eye contact.

Yeah,

that'd be tough.

Yuma High School, Arizona's mascot is the criminals.

True or false?

It's gotta be true.

is, name because the school building used to be a territorial prison.

So it's the Yuma criminals.

The criminals.

South Wayne had a high school until it closed in 1967.

In 1968, its students joined Blackhawk, which is the mascot of South Wayne, who is at the Grainman, the Vandals,

The hilltoppers are the hawks.

I went with the hawks.

Yeah, it's the vandals.

Oh, I know it wasn't hilltoppers because that's pretty flat country.

Yes.

Yeah.

I purposely put the hilltoppers in there.

Yeah, I

knew

that.

I knew that wasn't one of them.

And the little fun fact, uh, that's where June was originally located back in.

Oh, really?

Yeah.

Oh, eventually with a black hawker.

I think, yeah, they were in the black hawk district when she was

there.

Yup.

Silly string is banned on Halloween in Los Angeles.

True or false?

That's gotta be true.

It is true.

The band was placed in 2004 because the cleanup cost exceeded over $200,000 for silly

string.

makes them even if I buy one can.

Oh, that makes

sense.

It's a

mess.

Always impresses June.

I'm sure it does.

I'm sure.

Do you kind of leave after the silly string is out?

Yep.

Ah, I figured you would.

I've got some stinky spray too, spray it and leave.

Young adults, young adult ages 18 to 24, Phillip, have the highest rate of phone use at the dinner table.

Approximately what percentage of it doing it?

Is it 25, 50, 75 or 95%?

That one was 75.

100% right.

Oh, all right.

The other 25% couldn't answer the survey because they were busy checking their phones.

Six right.

Yeah, that's the worst you've ever done.

Oh, I don't know about

that.

With me.

Well, really?

six six correct oh boy so

I ain't going to that

ain't going on the fridge

I ain't won today I guess you did

some obscure questions there

oh so now we're gonna I'm gonna go check out the soup flavor toothpaste the toothpaste

though yeah

I don't think I've never heard it well it's hard to it's hard to get onion and chives in toothpaste that's true have a good day my friend be kind

that's Hank Bray

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Today is August 25th.

These are today's vital statistics.

David D. Dave Ault, 84 of Plain, died at home Sunday, August 23rd after a long battle with cancer.

A funeral mass will be held Friday, August 28 at 11 a.m.

at St.

Luke's Catholic Church in Plain with burial in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held Thursday, August 27 from 4 p.m.

until 7 p.m.

at St.

Luke's Catholic Church and again Friday from 10 a.m.

until the time of mass.

Dave is survived by his children, Gret and Tammy Ault, Jackie and John Jewel, Mark and Lori Ault, Tim Ault,

and Shelley and Tim Haritz, brother-in-law Tom Otter, sister-in-law Paula Bray, eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, David D. Dave Ault, 84 of Plain.

Tracy Ann Atkinson, 65 of Boscobel, died Saturday, August 22, following a brief illness.

A visitation for Tracy will be held from 4 p.m.

until 7 p.m.

Friday, August 28th at Backroads Methodist Church in Bosquebell.

A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday, August 29th at the church.

An additional time of visitation will be held at the church Saturday from 10 a.m.

until the time of service.

Burial will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Backroads Methodist Church

are appreciated to continue the work Tracy was so passionate about.

The family requests that bright colors are worn at her services.

Tracy is survived by her husband Russ Atkinson, children JT and Andrea Atkinson, Nicole and Noah Baumeister, Allison and Lawrence Bay, and Casey and Kennedy Atkinson, parents Al and Judy Tremel.

siblings Thomas Tremel, Terry and David Sanborn, Karen and Burt Hicks, Gary Tremel and Trisha Tremel, eight grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, Tracy Ann Atkinson, 65 of Boscomel.

Philip David Roberts, 77 of Arena died August 15.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 28th at 11 a.m.

at the Spring Green Community Church.

Visitation will be held Thursday, August 27th at the church from 4 p.m.

until 7 p.m.

and again Friday from 10 a.m.

until the time of service at 11.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St.

Croix Hospice of Platteville or the Hoden Center of Mineral Point.

The Richardson Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Philip has survived by his wife Linda, son Fred and Shannon, daughter Erica and Sean.

Five grandchildren, siblings Stan and Nancy Roberts, Steve and Bridget Roberts, brother-in-law Carl and Rose Peterson, sister-in-law Joan, brothers-in-law Don Creasy, Roger Creasy, Bruce and Betty Creasy, as well as many nephews and nieces.

Philip David Roberts, 77 of Arena.

Shawna Alexander, 71 of Richland Center, died suddenly Monday, August 17 at the Richland Hospital.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 28 at 12 noon at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center.

With visitation from 10 a.m.

until the time of service, burial will follow in the Bloom City Cemetery.

Shauna is survived by her husband, John Alexander, her children, Elizabeth Alexander, Michelle Alexander, Courtney and Michael Richards, Joshua Alexander and Cassidy and Adam Ray.

Brothers Rex and Sharon Philpott, Brett and Brian Philpott and Travis and Kelly Philpott.

Nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren.

Shauna Alexander, 71 of Richland Center.

Dennis D. Diedrich, 84 of Montello, died Sunday, August 9th.

A family graveside service will be held Friday, August 28th at 12 noon at the Rockbridge Cemetery with military graveside rights provided by the local Military Memorial Honors Unit.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, August 30th from 1 p.m.

until 4 p.m.

at the Grey Drake Inn Portage.

Dennis is survived by his children, Jack Dedrick.

Connie Daedrick, Richard Daedrick, Denise Daedrick, Delta Erickson Daedrick, and Daryl Daedrick, siblings Gene Bull, Thomas and Nancy Moore, Kathy and Tim Geiger, Steven and Helene Moore, David Moore, Michael and Kim Moore, and Mary and Brian Robison, 10 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, Dennis D. Daedrick, 84,

of Montello.

Victoria Ann Vicki Sutton, 81 of Robinson, Illinois, formerly of Richland Center, died June 14th following a brief illness.

A celebration of life will be held at the American Legion Post 13 in Richland Center Saturday, August 29th.

From noon until 4 p.m.

a lunch will be served.

Vicky is survived by her husband Jean, daughters Tammy and Rich Lukavitz, Tony and Eric Raredon, stepson Todd Proudy, stepdaughter Tasha and Dave Whittington with Nooski, brothers-in-law Felix and Ulta Sutton, Galen and Donna Sutton.

Sterling and Kathy Sutton, sister-in-law Sheila and Mike Bradford, nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, many other nieces, nephews, and friends.

Victoria Vicki Sutton, 81 of Robinson, Illinois, formerly of Richland Center.