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I'm Phil Knee.

I'm filling in for Hank Bray out of Pea Ridge.

We have the Barbers Kid, Todd Copernall.

How you doing, man?

I'm doing great.

Good morning, Phil.

Good morning.

Yes.

Very chipper this morning.

I'm

feeling good.

I heard you talking about the Edmund Fitzgerald.

Of course, it's the anniversary of that.

And we talked about, you talked about Gordon Lightfoot.

Gordon wrote that song in Madison.

He was in town for a concert.

It was what was then the Dane County Coliseum, and he was staying in a hotel across the road.

I can't remember if that was a Hilton or a Ramada, but a lot of the guests.

That's

where all the band stayed back then.

Yeah.

And he was just sitting there and he heard the news and he came up with the lyrics in that hotel in Madison and released that thing.

And I actually think that song might be more popular now than it was when it was new.

It's iconic now.

It comes out every year when we hit this.

Yeah,

it does.

Yeah.

And it brings attention to it too, because I'm not sure how well remembered or memorialized the people that lost their lives would be if it wasn't for this.

I

don't think they would be.

I was a kid when that happened.

I doubt I wouldn't know the story, but I knew the song.

I had the 45.

Oh,

sure.

I

did.

So I knew the song and the song is telling you what happened.

As much as they know, I don't think they ever really figured out why it sank.

You know, there weren't any witnesses that survived.

But I just find it interesting that Gordon, you know, wrote that in Madison.

Just like a little piece of trivia for it.

Yeah.

Some good Wisconsin trivia there too.

Sure.

Absolutely.

So, uh, money at football last night, the Vikings lost.

And if you saw that game or not,

I saw part of the game and I saw the final score and it made me happy.

Oh, yeah.

I'll be honest.

Yeah.

Be careful now.

Yeah.

No, I, no, I, I'm teasing.

I, you know, you can't talk politics.

You can't talk people's football teams, you know, because, you know, somebody might be a little bit, uh, testing,

you know,

I mean, I lived in Minnesota for a while.

And when I got there was when Green Bay hadn't been good in forever.

And while I was there, they won a Super Bowl.

So I've been on both sides of Vikings fans.

Good nature.

Oh,

yeah.

They deserve one.

I'll be honest.

Vikings fans deserve one the same way Brewers fans did.

They've been waiting all this time.

Right.

Well, right now, if they had a quarterback that was a little bit, you know, they've got a tremendous defense,

you

know,

they do.

And they have these great receivers and they have trouble getting them the ball.

Yeah.

And that's got to be tough on a guy like Josh.

Mr. Jefferson over there who can do everything, but it's tough to get the ball to him.

That's got to be hard.

You're trying to jump and catch balls six feet over your head and behind your back.

Right.

Everything was kind of going wrong too.

And I mentioned this earlier, but I've never seen this play.

It didn't happen, but it almost did.

So the Vikings are getting set to clock the ball or spike the ball to stop the time right at the end of the first half.

And so Carson Wins takes the snap and goes to spike it.

The defensive lineman slides

underneath the center and has his hands out.

He almost intercepted.

It

actually hit his hands.

It hit his hands.

That would have been maybe my favorite play in NFL history.

Of all time.

If he would have held onto that ball.

Can you imagine

that?

I've never even seen anyone try that.

Either.

But it might start now.

He

missed that by what, two inches?

Yes.

You know, and you think about it down the stretch in a game, if that's maybe your only way, that's your only hope to stop a team, you know, they're going to spike the ball and kick a field goal.

You slip in there and intercept it.

Game's over,

right?

I'll bet that'll get the quarterbacks to start taking a step back.

Exactly.

Before they snap,

snap like that ball.

A little further.

Yeah.

That was really, I've never seen that.

Me either.

It was actually a pretty smart idea.

Yeah.

He got through there clean between the center's legs.

Dole

had furs, like a Superman dive.

His hands in front of him and the ball hit both of his hands.

He just couldn't grasp it.

Right.

Yeah.

It

was close.

Crazy.

Smart.

That would have made every highlight reel for the next 40 years.

Exactly.

There was another play that went against the Vikings where it was a backwards pass.

Yeah.

And they had to review it to see where it was forward.

That one, sometimes it gets, they got it right last night, but sometimes it gets like they'll blow up.

blow it dead.

So inadvertent whistle will stop the play and there's no, but I even see that in high school.

Sometimes like, was that a forward pass?

Cause if the guy drops it and then he blow it dead and the guy falls on it.

No, it was, you know, you don't have that.

You don't have highlights or I should say replay in high school, but I've seen that a few times where I could have sworn it was, it should have been a live football.

I mean, I suppose it's easy for me to say, but in those cases like that, especially in the NFL where they know they have the luxury of replay,

right?

I wish they would relax and not blow the whistle because if you can review it.

and bring it back if you got it wrong, but you blow the play dad.

And now maybe you got it wrong.

And it was a backwards pass or sometimes a fumble.

And they can't do anything about it because his play was dead.

Well, it's only dead because the official blew the

whistle.

Yeah, inadvertent whistle.

Right.

I get on this.

I mean, high school is different.

It's not like you can go to some guy in New York to tell you.

No, right.

But the NFL has 47 cameras on everything.

It probably won't be long with high school.

They've got so many cameras and angles and things that they never used to have.

So we had, you know, a grainy

VCR, you know, they would, they would stop it.

You know, there would be a line in the middle, you know, fortunately, because they couldn't see how many blocks I missed.

So can I be a little bit curmudgeoning?

I like the chains to measure first downs instead of technology doing it.

And now that the NFL is trying to use technology to get it, I understand they want to get it right through precise technology, but I like

I think it's cool when the two guys come out and you have the suspense as they draw

the chain out and

set it down.

And it's like barely at first down or almost was.

I like that.

That's a part of football.

It should stay.

I think it is.

I mean, we've all had, I mean, I understand what they're trying to do, but I thought that was cool, like an unnecessary thing to change, maybe.

So I guess I'm 59 and I sound like it today.

No, no.

Well, what's up?

What's up for the Quizzy Poo today?

Well, believe it or not, we're going to do some Brewer's trivia film since it's me asking and since the Brewer's actually won the World Series this year.

And you're a fan.

Oh,

yes.

So

go back, the Brewers became the Brewers in 1970, which you would have been just a little kid.

Oh, I remember it.

Dude, I was going, how far back do you

remember?

I remember 1970 when they came in and I remember, I've said this before, all these old timers, I ain't watching them.

I'm a Cubs fan.

I'm a Cardinal fan.

They were mad because the Braves left Milwaukee and so that they had latched onto a Cubs or Cardinals team.

And I'm like, you live in Wisconsin, you know, so it took a while for some people to come around.

Well, I've seen some articles about how tough it was to get

fans into the stadium when they were new.

They would draw 12,000 people.

and things like that.

On a good night.

Yeah, they're struggling to do that and people just didn't take them seriously.

They're still mad that the Braves left and the Brewers weren't good, right?

They were an expansion team at the time.

So it did take them a while, but boy, they sure got over that, didn't they?

Yeah, they did.

Eventually.

Now they sell 31,000 tickets to a game that's happening in Florida.

Right.

It happened actually kind of quickly because you talk about like 1978, 79, you get them to Bambi's Bombers.

Yeah.

You know, they were, you know, about eight years, they were pretty relevant.

Yeah.

very much so and you know they had two Hall of Famers together in their prime and then later on they added more of them and they had a Starfield team and I'll recognize names that had been in the big leagues for years different than now they have a very young team now which may mean that this team can do this more than once we hope they're very young yeah we hope so so let me ask you a few things all right are you ready yes I'm gonna start with one and I know you know because I'm being polite

Which player has the most base hits in Brewer's history?

See, I put one on a tee for him.

Well,

I know you know it.

Hopefully.

The most hits in Brewer's history.

Yeah.

I'm going to clarify that as a Brewer.

So if they got hit somewhere, I'm talking about it in a Brewer's uniform.

Oh, leave it.

Okay.

I'll leave it at that.

All right.

Okay.

All right.

Which player as a Brewer won the Rookie of the Year award in 1992?

They were in the American League then

yes, they were yeah, I always wish they would have stayed but I that me too me

too And they but now because now they might as well have they have the designated error.

Yeah, right doesn't matter now, you know Okay, which player has the highest single season batting average for the Brewers who had the highest average in a year at any point in their history All right, which player

had the most home runs in a single season for the Brewers.

And a bonus question is how many did he hit?

Why

do you think you're doing over?

I think I've got a couple right.

Phil's writing fast.

He's writing with confidence.

Well,

he is.

He looks like he knows.

This one's tough.

And it was on purpose to make sure you had one that you're going to have to think about because I don't think you're going to guess this because I had to look it up and come up with something hard.

Pat Murphy's first coaching job in baseball.

You can just leave it blank if you want, because you weren't going to get it.

I'm not going to get it.

I just looked it up because this guy had a journey.

Oh gosh.

He didn't start.

I mean, he went through colleges multiple on his way up and then bench coaching in San Diego before he came to Milwaukee's.

A lot of stops on the way.

I mean, he's 67 years old now.

Yeah.

He didn't.

He went through a little bit of a scandal and, uh, recruiting scandal at

Arizona state.

He

did.

I think he was relieved of his duties.

He was, and I'm not sure that he was the guilty one, but I think, you know, they cleared out the

coach.

Yeah.

Exactly.

He was a coach.

So it's you.

Okay.

Uh, which manager, and there's in two parts, which manager has the most wins in Brewer's history managing the brewers.

And if you want to take a shot, how many games did they win while he managed?

Hmm.

Hmm.

Hmm.

All right.

Okay.

Most strikeouts in a career by a brewer's pitcher, just name the pitcher.

Oh, I was going to go with a brewer batter.

That's harder to guess.

Is that Rob Deere Gorman's honesty?

Yeah, right.

There's a list there, unfortunately.

Anybody who played in the 90s, it's a 300 man

tie.

Oh boy.

Yeah.

Let me see here.

All right, okay.

Now I'm going back a ways and this is that's why I asked how far back you can remember what pitcher Started the first game in franchise history for the Milwaukee Brewers.

They had just come from Seattle They just been named the Brewers a week before the season in 1970 I Should know this but I see and I wouldn't I remember from 74 when I couldn't if he gave me multiple choice I'd get it but really yeah, I think so but no it was not Jacob Mizorowski

No, I'm

trying to give you some hints.

His,

his grandfather.

It was not Marty Patton or Jim Colburn.

Oh yeah.

Yeah.

I'm giving you some names there.

Okay.

And the last one, which opposing manager in 1973, when the Brewers were exceeding expectation for most of the season set, if that's a first place team, I'm a Chinese aviator.

which led to Chinese aviator night at county stadium where you could dress as a Chinese aviator and this opposing manager judge the

contestant shows

a winner.

I

just love that story.

Yeah, it would never

happen in today's

video.

No,

no, but that's awesome.

Can you imagine going to the stadium dressed as a Chinese?

Yeah, I don't know where you'd find that

costume.

But I love that that stuff from that era.

Okay.

Are you ready to see how you did?

I

hope so.

Okay.

Most hits in brewers history as a brewer.

Who would

you say

Robin?

That is the correct answer.

Yeah.

I got his 3000th hit as a brewer in 1992.

I was there that night.

I can tell you that the picture he hit it off of was a gentleman named Jose Mesa of the Cleveland Indians.

Long career as a reliever later.

but he was a young kid then and served it up base hit the right center.

How many times have you played that clip?

Quite a bit.

Yeah, absolutely.

Yeah, because I was there.

I still get chills when I, when I say, I can still see it going out to right field and, and then Gantner and Malader come running out first base to, to greet him, you know, his longtime teammates.

Very cool that you saw that in person.

Yeah, I did.

Stayed up pretty much all night long, came back to the radio station, did the morning shift and then it was Richland County Fair weekend.

And we're out to fair all day.

So I was a little younger then I could withstand.

Yeah.

Life

came easier.

Okay.

1992 Rookie of the Year.

Who did you guess?

Pat Listish.

That's correct.

Pat Listish.

Little shortstop who ran like the wind and then tore his hamstring the next spring.

It was never the same.

If that's not 90s brewers for

you.

That's 90s

bad luck brewers right there.

Yeah.

Highest single season batting average as a brewer.

Paul Molliter.

Correct answer.

1987 Paul Molliter hit 353.

353.

Yeah.

Wow.

In 1980 Cecil Cooper hit 352.

Oh, wow.

How about that?

Yeah.

He had a great year too.

Oh my goodness.

And nobody cared because George Brett hit 390.

Right.

Okay.

Most home runs in a season as a brewer.

Prince Fielder.

Correct answer.

Prince Fielder.

How many?

50.

50 in 2007.

He was like.

22, 23 is just a kid when he did that.

I know it.

Prior to that, I think it was Gorman, right?

I think it was like 42 for Gorman.

Actually it was 45.

45.

And it was tied by Gorman Thomas and Richie Saxon.

And Saxon, okay.

Yeah, 45.

When Gorman did it in 1979, that was a lot of home runs in 1970.

Oh boy.

They weren't hitting them like they did in the

night.

Well, I can't figure out why guys hit so many more home runs, Phil, in the late nineties and early 2000s.

Can you?

corked

baseball.

Yeah,

that's gotta be it.

Yeah.

Okay.

There's that one.

I had the home runs question and where was I on my list?

Here we go.

Now this one, it was an unfair question.

I shouldn't do this to Phil, but I did this to kind of throw something out.

People won't know.

Pat Murphy's first coaching job in baseball was at Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee.

Oh, okay.

Well, I've heard of it.

The reason I did that.

is to show people.

The guy is a World Series winner right now.

They're calling him with commercial offers.

He got on the Today Show on Saturday Live.

But this guy spent decades climbing the ladder trying to get where he did.

Maryville College.

All right.

All right.

Most wins as Brewer's manager.

Phil Garner.

It is Craig Council.

Oh, is it?

He must have passed.

He did.

He was Phil

Garner.

How many games?

350 750 707 oh See that's the thing he was there when they were good most

yeah, so it's different right garnered

took 12 years to win half of that because he had the 90s today

right

right most strikeouts as a brewer pitcher

Giovanni

Gallardo correct 1226 Giovanni Gallardo which pitcher started the first game at Brewers history skip Lockwood

Oh, that's a great guess.

It's wrong.

That's a great guess.

I hadn't thought of that name.

It's in the first pack of baseball cards I ever bought.

Really?

Wow.

He was on the Angels.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Lou Krause.

Okay.

Yeah.

Lou Krause.

Lou Krause.

Yeah.

All right.

Yeah.

And which opposing manager said the 1973 viewers, if that's a first place team, I'm a Chinese aviator.

Billy Martin.

It was correct with then with the Texas Rangers.

How'd you do?

Well, I got three wrong.

Seven out of ten.

Yeah, we go

film.

Thank you, buddy.

All right.

Nice

job.

Yeah, I feel good about myself here today Tested my my overall knowledge of the brewers.

Thank you mayors.

No, well ex-mayor barbers kid Todd Copernol

Good morning, everyone, for WRCO News.

I'm Todd Copernall, 35 frosty degrees this morning, sun shining out there.

Forecast says today's high will be 62 degrees.

In the news this morning, the Rotary Lights in the Park committee member Keith Bayling has announced that the Rotary Lights in the Park sponsor tree setup will be held this Saturday morning, starting at 8.15 at the Croskup Park Rotary Lights in the Park Trail.

Sponsored trees will be delivered by 8.30.

Volunteers are needed to prep trees for attachment to steel posts.

Bring gloves because, of course, pine pitch is sticky.

A utility knife for cutting twine, a hand pruning shear, and some pliers.

Best to write your name on your tools.

You will be taught the technique for this task.

Likely small branches will need to be cut to allow getting the tree trunk

Tight to the steel post, two cable ties will be at the post for each tree.

Use those found at the post for the tree completion of this task.

175 trees will be a milestone point in preparation for the November 26 Thanksgiving night opening of the 2026 Rotary Lights in the Park.

Thank you in advance for volunteering.

It's a big part of making it the best holiday light show in Southwest Wisconsin.

Again, that message.

from Mr. Keith Bayling.

In the recent local elections, Richland County had no candidates on the ballot for County Coroner.

According to Richland County Clerk Jeffrey Harrison, Lane Crotsenberg emerged victorious after receiving the highest number of right-end votes.

Once the state formally certifies the election results, Crotsenberg will be officially declared the winner and he will be sworn into office in January.

to begin his term.

The City of Richland Center Joint Review Board will hold its annual meeting Thursday, December 3rd, beginning at 5 p.m.

City Clerk Amanda Keller issued the official agenda, which provides multi-jurisdictional oversight for the city's active tax incremental districts in accordance with Wisconsin statutory requirements.

Under Wisconsin Statute, a joint review board serves as a statutory oversight body whenever a municipality

creates or amends a tax incremental district or TID.

The board brings together representatives from each local taxing jurisdiction, levying property taxes within the district, typically including the city, county, school district and technical college district to ensure transparency and fiscal accountability.

Thursday's meeting will begin with a formal call to order and necessary appointments including

designating a public member and a board chairperson.

Members will then conduct a comprehensive review of the annual reports to evaluate the financial status, increment generation and overall performance

of each active district.

In addition to monitoring financial progress, the board verifies that the municipality complies with state tax incremental financing rules, including expenditure windows and overall district lifespan limits.

To conclude the session, the board is scheduled to consider and vote on a formal resolution, acknowledging the filing of all annual reports and confirming full compliance with state meeting requirements.

The only active tax incremental district this

city currently has is for the Panorama Estates Apartments.

Following the most recent comments from Verroqua Mayor Krista Brown regarding a criminal trespassing incident at her home and escalating conflict with the city council, WRCO News reached out to Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson for clarification.

On October 26, 58-year-old Evan Blatner, husband of Verroqua older person Tanya Bjorka.

Allegedly entered Mayor Brown's residence without permission.

Blatner, previously hired for painting work, was arrested October 30th by the Verroqua Police Department.

The investigation into the matter was handed off to the Vernon County Sheriff's Department to avoid conflict of interest.

To this point, no charges have been filed against Evan Blatner.

Sheriff Torgerson states the investigation is still in progress and on the district attorney's desk.

Torgerson thanked WRCO News for reaching out.

The Verroqua City Council meets tonight at 6.30.

Agenda items include a closed session to address personnel issues involving Mayor Brown and Administrator Emsley, potential conduct of elected officials, and discussions on establishing a new judiciary and administration committee with public comments scheduled following the closed session.

David Grant of Civic Media Reports saw County District Attorney Michael Albrecht announced on Monday that Jessica L. Rogers, 40, of Reedsburg was sentenced to 30 years in prison for dealing heroin and fentanyl.

out of her home near Oak Park in Reedsburg while she was out on bond for earlier drug charges.

Rogers pled guilty in August to one felony count in each case.

The most serious possession with intent to deliver fentanyl more than 50 grams within 1,000 feet of a park as a second or subsequent offense is a Class C felony.

She was also convicted of possession with intent to deliver cocaine as a second or subsequent offense.

Delivery of heroin within 1,000 feet of a park as a party to a crime and conspiracy to deliver heroin.

Following an argued sentencing hearing, Judge Blake Duren imposed 15 years of initial confinement followed by 15 years of extended supervision on the fentanyl count with concurrent sentences on the other three.

In February 2024, a Sock County Sheriff's Sergeant stopped Roger's car in the town of Dalton and found a digital scale, nearly $2,800 in cash and a notepad of names with dollar amounts beside them.

She told him she was waiting for a call to go buy heroin in Madison, released on a bond that barred any new crimes.

She was stopped by a sheriff's deputy a year later with almost 24 grams of cocaine in her glove box.

In July of 2025, informants working with the Riesberg Police Department bought heroin inside her home on 3rd Street, about 900 feet from Oak Park.

At a price, Rogers approved.

Nine days later, the Sock County Drug Task Force searched the house and found more than 50 grams of heroin mixed with fentanyl in her bedroom closet.

Rogers admitted she had packaged heroin from that supply for sale.

In imposing the sentence, Judge Nuren noted that, once Ms.

Rogers was arrested and charged, she continued to do what she was doing, did it again, and did it again.

All while on bond, he told her, I don't believe that this behavior can be largely attributed to your active addiction.

Instead of her role, if you aren't a high-ranking drug dealer, I don't know who would be.

We work hard to get people into treatment when addiction is what's driving their crime, said District Attorney Albrecht.

Jessica Rogers was dealing fentanyl.

out of a house a few blocks from a city park and being charged did not stop her.

This sentence protects that neighborhood for a long time and it shows anyone thinking about selling fentanyl in Sock County exactly what they're risking.

The case was investigated by the Reedsburg Police Department, Sock County Drug Task Force and the Sock County Sheriff's Office.

Health experts are encouraging people to get vaccinated before holiday gatherings and travel.

which will increase the spread of seasonal illnesses.

UW Health's Dr. Jim Conway says flu and COVID cases are expected to rise during the fall and winter months.

And while many people experience mild symptoms, both viruses can lead to serious complications.

Conway says older adults face a higher risk of hospitalization and recommends staying current on flu and COVID vaccinations.

He adds both shots can be given during the same appointment.

Spectrum is launching a flag replacement program ahead of Veterans Day.

The telecom company has expanded project stars and stripes, which allows field technicians to offer free replacement of U.S.

flags to homeowners displaying torn, faded or frayed flags.

Technicians swap out the old flag and retire it according to U.S.

flag code guidelines.

The program began in 2021 through Cox Communications Veterans Employee Resource Group.

It is now available across Spectrum's 45 state service area.

The effort complements its broader work recruiting and supporting military veterans.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources encourages members of the public with a passion for conservation and deer management to apply for a seat on a Citizen Deer Advisory Council or CDAC.

Each Citizen Deer Advisory Council includes representatives from the hunting community as well as from a variety of stakeholder groups with interest in hunting and deer management.

The application period for each deer management unit is open until November 30th.

Council members meet annually to review deer management data, gather public input, and provide recommendations to the DNR and the Natural Resources Board regarding deer management decisions.

All CDAC seats other than those that come from the Wisconsin Conservation Congress are available at this time.

Any interested individuals, whether previously on a CDAC or not, must apply or reapply during this recruitment.

Friends of the lower Wisconsin Riverway is hosting a volunteer work day this Saturday from 9 a.m.

until noon at the Bloyer Twin Lizard Mounds.

Community members are invited to join in efforts to care for and maintain the Riverway.

Activities for the day will focus on clearing brush, brambles and small trees located on and surrounding the site's ancient burial grounds.

The event is open to everyone and no prior experience is required.

Participants should bring their own personal protective equipment, though limited quantities of leather gloves, safety glasses, and ear protection will be available on-site.

Volunteers who own loppers are encouraged to bring them along as well.

The workday takes place at the Bloyer Mound Group in rural Muscaday.

Directions can be found by searching Bloyer Mound Group on Google Maps.

For questions or additional information, contact Flow President Tim Zum at 608-575.

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Today is November 10th.

These are today's vital statistics.

Larry Don Ewing, 87 of Baraboo, formerly of rural Lone Rock, died Tuesday, November 3rd at St.

Clair Hospital in Baraboo.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 12th at 11 a.m.

at the Pratt Memorial Chapel with burial to follow in the Button Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Thursday at the Pratt Memorial Chapel from 10 a.m.

until the time of service at 11.

Larry Don Ewing, 87 of Baraboo, formerly of Lone Rock.

Carol Ray Brokopp, 83 of Richland Center, died at home Thursday, November 5th.

A celebration of life will be held at Clary Memorial Funeral Home Friday, November 13th at 1 p.m.

with a visitation beginning at 11 a.m.

and ending at time of service.

Carol

Ray Brokopp, 83 of Richland Center.

Shirley Ann Lingard, 91 of Bear Valley and Spring Green died October 24th at Sock Prairie Health Hospital.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, November 14th at 11.30 a.m.

at Clary Memorial Funeral Home with visitation starting at 10 a.m.

until time of service.

A private family burial service will be held at St.

Killian's Cemetery in Bear Valley.

In Louis Flowers, memorials may be given to the UW American Family Children's Hospital in Madison.

Shirley Ann Lengard, 91 of Bear Valley and Spring Green.

Carol Hamilton, 77 of Lafarge, died Thursday, November 5th at the Evergreens assisted living in La Crosse.

A celebration of life will be held Monday, November 16th from 9 a.m.

until 11 at the Lafarge Free Methodist Church.

A graveside service will follow at Dell Cemetery.

A lunch will be held at the church following the burial.

Vasateg Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family.

Carol Hamilton.

77 of Lafarge.

This concludes today's vital statistics.

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Brett has won $50.

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Today is November 10th.

These are today's vital statistics.

Larry Don Ewing, 87 of Baraboo, formerly of Dodgeville, died Tuesday, November 3 at St.

Clair Hospital in Baraboo.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 12 at 11 a.m.

at the Pratt Memorial Chapel with burial to follow in the Button Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Thursday at the Pratt Memorial Chapel from 10 a.m.

until the time of service at 11.

The Pratt funeral and cremation service is assisting the family Don is survived by his children Jeff Ewing and Kelly Tomko Kevin Ewing Daniel Ewing Michael Ewing Travis Ewing and Trisha Marshall 12 grandchildren five great-grandchildren siblings Gary Ewing Lowell and Marlene Ewing Arvid Ewing and Ronnie Ewing many stepchildren

nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Larry Don Ewing, 87 of Baraboo, formerly of Dodgeville.

Carol Ray Brokopp, 83 of Richland Center, died at home Thursday, November 5th.

A celebration of life will be held at Clary Memorial Funeral Home Friday, November 13th at 1 p.m.

with a visitation beginning at 11 a.m.

until the time of service.

Carol is survived by her children, Stephen Wilson, Heather Wilson, Holly and Eddie Wilson, and Heidi Wilson, five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and her brother, Roger, William, and Margo Johnson.

Carol Ray Brokopp, 83, of Richland Center.

Shirley Ann Lingard, 91 of Bear Valley and Spring Green died October 24th at Sock Prairie Health Hospital.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, November 14th at 11.30 a.m.

at Clary Memorial Funeral Home with visitation starting at 10 a.m.

until the time of service.

A private family burial service will be held at St.

Killian Cemetery

in Bear Valley, and Louis Flowers Memorials may be given to the UW American Family Children's Hospital in Madison.

Shirley is survived by her five children, Janet and Larry Steadley, Janice and Jim Barnhart, Jeanette and Terry Scott, Janelle and Dan Stanitzka, and Lonnie and Mary Langard.

20 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.

One sister, Karen Goodwin, Shirley Ann Lingard, 91 of Bear Valley and Spring Green.

Thomas O. Geiss, 81 of Boaz, died suddenly Tuesday, November 10th at Pine Valley Community Village.

A celebration of life visitation will be held Sunday, November 15, from 1 p.m.

until 3 p.m.

at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home.

The local Military Honors Unit will provide military honors at 3 p.m.

at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to a charity of your choice.

Tom is survived by his wife, Donna Geiss, his son, Carrie, and Jennifer Geiss.

Three grandchildren,

three great-grandchildren, sister Rosie and Robert Fritz, other relatives and friends, Thomas O. Geiss, 81 of Boaz.

Carol Hamilton, 77 of Lafarge, died Thursday, November 5th at the Evergreens Assisted Living in La Crosse.

A celebration of life will be held Monday, November 16th from 9 until 11 a.m.

at the Lafarge Free Methodist Church.

A graveside service will follow at Dell Cemetery.

A lunch will be held at the church following the burial.

The Vasateg Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Carol is survived by two daughters, Christina Sheldon and Michelle Levy, five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, brother Randy and Karen McElhose, sister Colleen and Kevin Scott, and many nieces and nephews.

Carol Hamilton, 77 of LaFarge.

Welcome back to the News at Noon.

In a major legislative push following the midterm elections, US Senator Tammy Baldwin led a coalition of Senate Democrats in introducing the Medicare at 50 Act.

The proposed measure aims to lower the Medicare eligibility threshold from 65 to 50.

permitting millions of older Americans to buy into the public health insurance system.

The legislative effort comes in response to rising health care costs and recent market volatility for individual insurance plans.

Supporters argue that expanding Medicare access will offer a reliable safety net for older adults who are not yet eligible for traditional Medicare, but face escalating premiums and deductibles in the private market.

Under the bill, individuals between 50 and 64 years old would gain access to comprehensive coverage under Medicare Parts A, B, and D, as well as Medicare Advantage options.

The proposal also integrates financial assistance by allowing eligible enrollees to apply Affordable Care Act premium tax credits toward their Medicare coverage.

Richland Center High School is excited to host an inspiring event celebrating global diversity Tuesday, November 17.

International Night brings together foreign exchange students, families, and community members to share and explore cultures from around the world through storytelling, authentic culinary samples, and engaging conversations.

Starting at 6.30 p.m.

attendees can visit the West Commons and large group instruction room to hear firsthand experiences from international students studying in Richland Center.

Guests will have the opportunity to taste traditional dishes from various countries, ask questions and learn more about foreign exchange programs.

This family-friendly event is free of charge and open to everyone in the public.

St.

John's Lutheran Church is pleased to invite the local area to the upcoming community Thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving Day, November 26th.

This annual event brings community members together to share a festive meal available either as carryout or home delivery service.

All orders must be submitted by Wednesday, November 25th, no later than 12 noon.

To order your meal, please contact St.

John's Lutheran Church directly at 647.

3,647-3000.

When calling, please leave your name, a call back phone number, your preference for carryout or delivery, and the number of dinners required.

Please note, there is a strict limit of six meals per address.

A representative will call back to confirm your order details and delivery address.

For those selecting carryout meals will be available for pickup between 12 noon and 1 p.m.

at the Richland Center Community Center while the event is open to all free will donations are graciously accepted.

Keith Bailing of the Rotary Lights in the Park Committee reports preparations for the 2026 Rotary Lights in the Park are officially underway.

Enriched Lens Center on Saturday morning, November 14th.

Sponsored trees will arrive by 8.30 a.m.

and community volunteers are invited to assist with setting them up for display.

Volunteers will help prep 175 trees for attachment to steel posts.

Tasks include trimming small branches so tree trunks fit securely against the posts and securing each tree using the designated cable ties provided at each location.

On-site training will be provided to guide everyone through the process.

Attendees are encouraged to bring gloves, utility knives, hand pruning shears, and pliers, with their names clearly marked on all personal tools.

Completing this major effort marks a key milestone leading up to the grand opening on Thanksgiving night, November 26th.

Organizers extend their heartfelt thanks to all who dedicate their time to making this event the premier holiday lights display

in the region.

In the recent local elections, Richland County had no candidates on the ballot for county coroner.

According to Richland County Clerk Jeffrey Harrison, Lane Krotzenberg emerged victorious after receiving the highest number of right-end votes.

Once the state formally certifies the election results, Krotzenberg will be officially declared the winner and he will be sworn into office in January.

to begin his term.

The City of Richland Center Joint Review Board will hold its annual meeting Thursday, December 3rd, beginning at 5 p.m.

City Clerk Amanda Keller issued the official agenda which provides multi-jurisdictional oversight for the city's active tax incremental districts.

or TIDS, in accordance with Wisconsin statutory requirements.

Under Wisconsin Statute 66.1105, a joint review board serves as a statutory oversight body whenever a municipality creates or amends a TID.

The board brings together representatives from each local taxing jurisdiction, levying property taxes within the district.

This typically includes the city, the county, the school district, and the technical college district to ensure transparency and fiscal accountability.

The meeting will begin with a formal call to order and necessary appointments, which include designating a public member and a board chairperson.

Members will then conduct a comprehensive review of the annual reports,

To evaluate the financial status, increment generation and overall performance of each active district as required by Wisconsin statute.

In addition to monitoring financial progress, the board verifies that the municipality complies with state

TID rules, including expenditure windows and overall district lifespan limits.

To conclude the session, the board is scheduled to consider and vote on a formal resolution, acknowledging the filing of all annual reports and confirming full compliance with state meeting requirements.

Right now in Richland Center, the only active TID is for the Panorama Estates Apartments.

Following the most recent comments from Verroqua Mayor Christa Brown regarding a criminal trespassing incident at her home and escalating conflict with the City Council, WRCO News reached out to Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson for clarification.

On October 26th, 58-year-old Evan Blatner, husband of Verroqua older person Tanya Bjerke,

allegedly entered Mayor Brown's residence without permission.

Blatner, previously hired for painting work, was arrested October 30th by the Verrocco Police Department.

The investigation into the matter was handed off to the Vernon County Sheriff's Department to avoid conflict of interest.

To this point, no charges have been filed against Evan Blatner.

Sheriff Torgerson states the investigation is still in progress and on the district attorney's desk.

Torgerson thanked WRCO News for reaching out.

The Verroqua City Council meets tonight at 6.30 p.m.

Agenda items include a closed session to address personnel issues involving Mayor Brown and Administrator Emsley.

Potential conduct of elected officials and discussions on establishing a new judiciary and administration committee with public comments scheduled following the closed session.

David Grant of Civic Media reports Sock County District Attorney Michael Albrecht announced on Monday that Jessica L. Rogers, 40 of Reedsburg, was sentenced to 30 years prison for dealing heroin and fentanyl out of her home near Oak Park in Reedsburg while she was out on bond for earlier drug charges.

Rogers pled guilty in August to one felony in each case, the most serious possession with intent to deliver fentanyl more than 50 grams within 1,000 feet of a park as a second or subsequent offense is a Class C felony.

She was also convicted of possession with intent to deliver cocaine as a second or subsequent offense, delivery of heroin within 1,000 feet of a park as a party to a crime and conspiracy to deliver heroin.

following an argued sentencing hearing.

Judge Blake Durin imposed 15 years of initial confinement followed by 15 years of extended supervision on the fentanyl count with concurrent sentences on the other three.

In February, 2024, Asak County Sheriff's Sergeant stopped Rogers' car in the town of Dalton.

It found a digital scale nearly $2,800 in cash and a notepad of names with dollar amounts beside them.

She told him she was waiting for a call to go buy heroin in Madison.

Released on a bond that barred any new crime, she was stopped by a sheriff's deputy a year later with almost 24 grams of cocaine in her glove box.

In July 2025, informants working with the Riedsburg Police Department bought heroin inside her home on Third Street, about 900 feet from Oak Park at a price Rogers approved.

Nine days later, the Sock County Drug Task Force searched the house and found more than 50 grams of heroin mixed with fentanyl in her bedroom closet.

Rogers admitted she had packaged heroin from that supply for sale.

In imposing the sentence, Judge Duran noted that, once Ms.

Rogers was arrested and charged, she continued to do what she was doing, did it again and did it again.

all while on bond.

He told her, I don't believe that this behavior can be largely attributed to your active addiction, instead of her role.

If you aren't a high-ranking drug dealer, I don't know who would be.

We work hard to get people into treatment when addiction is what's driving their crimes, said District Attorney Albrecht.

Jessica Rogers was dealing fentanyl out of a house a few blocks from a city park, and being charged did not stop her.

This sentence protects that neighborhood for a long time, and it shows anyone thinking about selling fentanyl in Salk County exactly what they're risking.

The case was investigated by the Riesberg Police Department, the Salk County Drug Task Force, and the Salk County Sheriff's Office.

Governor Tony Evers announced today that Wisconsin has achieved a top three national ranking for connecting military veterans with successful long-term employment.

Through joint initiatives from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development and the Department of Veterans Affairs, the state continues to expand dedicated career tools, personalized support, and transition services for its roughly 300,000 veterans.

The Federal Uniform National Threshold Entered Employment Rate, or UNTIR, benchmark confirms Wisconsin's sustained performance in veteran placement, marking four consecutive years in the top five nationwide.

Core initiatives driving these results include the Disabled Veteran Outreach Program, Local Veterans Employment Representatives, and the VETS Ready Employer Initiative, which honors employers building strong workplace support systems for veteran staff.

Beyond career placement, the state administration maintains investments in veteran housing, health care access, and technical education.

Key budget measures support state veterans homes, transportation grants, military skill translation frameworks, and emergency career portal resources.

To help veterans and their families build thriving lives,

across Wisconsin communities.

Welcome back to the news at noon.

The SS admin Fitzgerald was an American Great Lakes freighter that sank during a violent storm November 10th, 1975 in Lake Superior claiming the lives of all 29 crew members 51 years ago today.

Because no survivors were left in the ship's sank without a distress call, the exact cause of the disaster remains one of maritime history's great mysteries.

Over the years, several leading theories have emerged to explain her sudden loss.

The official US Coast Guard conclusion suggested that any effective or improperly clamped cargo hatch covers allowed water to flood the hold, causing the ship to slowly lose buoyancy and dive straight to the bottom after hours of battering by massive waves.

However, shipping industry experts like the Lake Carriers Association argued that the ship bottomed out on Six Fathom Shoal near Caribou Island

and earlier in the afternoon, tearing a hole in her hole.

This could explain why Captain McSorley reported a list and broken pumps hours before the ship vanished.

Another compelling explanation involves the three sisters rogue waves reported by Captain Bernie Cooper of the nearby SS Arthur M. Anderson.

A rapid succession of three giant 35-foot waves

could have overwhelmed the deck of the already low-riding vessel and driven her bow underwater.

Additionally, some naval architects believe the 729-foot freighters suffered a structural failure on the surface, snapping in two when suspended between the crests of giant waves, which accounts for the wreck resting on the lakebed in two distinct pieces.

The tragic loss was immortalized in early 1976, when Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot wrote and recorded The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

Inspired by a Newsweek article titled The Cruelist Month, Lightfoot sought to ensure the memory of the 29 lost sailors would not fade from public consciousness.

Recorded in a single take at Eastern Sound in Toronto, the six-minute 29-second ballad featuring an Irish folk-inspired melody became an unexpected commercial hit following its August 1976 release on the Summertime Dream album.

reaching number one in Canada and number two on the U.S.

Billboard Hot 100 and turning the disaster into a lasting cultural touchstone.

It's no surprise that consumers are eager to take advantage of legitimate saving opportunities.

Unfortunately, scammers are aware of this as well.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection, DATCAP, reports that consumers across the country have reported receiving various postcards offering quote, savings programs that are really just fishing for personal or financial information.

These postcards target various consumer groups, including veterans and older consumers.

When receiving a savings opportunity postcard, it can be difficult to tell if it's legitimate.

If you believe you may have been the victim of a postcard scam, you can contact DATCAP's Consumer Protection Hotline by phone at 804-227-128 or by email at datcphotline.wi.gov.

In an effort to address workforce shortages and inspire youth toward technical careers, B-Pro B-Proud has named Milwaukee Tool as its exclusive national tool partner.

This collaboration integrates professional grade tools, advanced technology and virtual reality simulators into interactive educational experiences across the country.

Students exploring careers in carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, plumbing, water technology and diesel technology will now engage directly with industry standard equipment.

The program connects classroom learning with real-world application through mobile workshops and immersive virtual reality simulators, aligned with actual Milwaukee Tool products across six key career modules.

This collaboration supports Milwaukee Tool's commitment to invest $200 million in U.S.

skilled trades workforce development by 2030.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources encourages members of the public with a passion for conservation and deer management to apply for a seat on a Citizen Deer Advisory Council or CDAC.

Each Citizen Deer Advisory Council includes representatives from the hunting community as well as from a variety of stakeholder groups with interest in hunting and deer management.

The application period for each deer management unit is open.

until November 30th.

Council members meet annually to review deer management data, gather public input, and provide recommendations to the DNR and the National Natural Resources Board regarding deer management decisions.

All CDAC seats other than those that come from the Wisconsin Conservation Congress are available at this time.

Any interested individuals, whether previously on a CDAC or not, must apply or reapply during this recruitment.

Applicants must have experience or involvement with at least one of these seven stakeholder categories.

Agriculture, forestry, tourism, transportation, hunting and conservation organizations, deer management assistance program, or local government.

Whitetail deer are an iconic species in Wisconsin, bringing forward a variety of perspectives in how they should be managed, said Steve Burns, deer and elk specialist.

Public involvement through CDACs is the backbone of managing local deer populations.

All council seats are open to new applicants.

CDACs are provided.

An in-depth look at deer management issues and meet with DNR staff as representatives of their community.

Those selected will serve for three years and during that time.

will reach out to the stakeholders they represent as they develop recommendations for the fall season framework each year.

Citizen Deer Advisory Councils were established in 2014 to provide an open venue to develop local DMU-specific deer population objectives and herd management strategies.

Friends of the Lower Wisconsin Riverway is hosting a volunteer work day this Saturday from 9 a.m.

until 12 noon at the Bloyer Twin Lizard Mounds.

Community members are invited to join in efforts to care for and maintain the Riverway.

Activities for the day will focus on cleaning brush, brambles, and small trees located on and surrounding the site's ancient burial grounds.

The event is open to everyone and no prior experience is required.

Participants should bring their own personal protective equipment, though limited quantities of leather gloves, safety glasses, and ear protection will be available on site.

Volunteers who own loppers are encouraged to bring them along as well.

The workday takes place at the at the Bloyer Mound Group.

in rural Muscatay.

Directions can be found by searching Bloyer Mound Group on Google Maps.

For questions or additional information, contact Flow President Tim Zum at 608-575-0325.

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

There will be an American Red Cross blood drive tomorrow from 10 a.m.

until 3 p.m.

at the Wisconsin Secure Program Facility in Bosqueville.

The blood drive will be in the M building at the east end of the parking lot.

A nacho bar and treats will be served.

For an appointment call 800 Red Cross, download the blood donor app or visit RedCrossBlood.org and use sponsor code WI-SECURE.

Appointments are preferred.

Kick off your Christmas season with festive community fun at the annual holiday in the Hills event in Plain.

Scheduled for Saturday, November 28th from 4 p.m.

until 7 p.m.

The festivities conveniently aligned with Small Business Saturday, offering a perfect opportunity to support local shops while enjoying free family activities.

The centerpiece of the evening is the Kramer Library and Community Center, located at 910 Main Street, where main events will converge.

Families can drop by to visit Santa Claus along with his friendly animal helpers.

Children are invited to get creative at the Children's Crafts Workshop, compose personal letters to Santa to drop into the Magic Mailbox, and pick up a complimentary book courtesy of the Friends of the Kramer Library.

Warm snacks, hot cocoa, and s'mores will be available to keep everyone cozy as they take in the sights.

The holiday cheer extends through the entire village with scenic wagon and horse-drawn carriage rides, giving attendees a delightful view of Plain's festive light displays and seasonal decorations.

Visitors can also shop for delicious homemade cookies and candles, enter the bucket raffle for a chance to win wonderful prizes and explore local businesses,

participating in the Ho Ho Happy Hour with special treats, food, and drink offerings.

Bundle up, bring your friends and family, and embrace the holiday spirit in plain.

Health experts are encouraging people to get vaccinated before holiday gatherings and travel increase the spread of seasonal illnesses.

UW Health's Dr. Jim Conway says flu and COVID cases are expected to rise during the fall and winter months, and while many people experience mild symptoms, both viruses can lead to serious complications.

Conway says older adults face a higher risk of hospitalization and recommends staying current on flu and COVID vaccinations.

He adds both shots can be given during the same appointment.

Spectrum is launching a flag replacement program ahead of Veterans Day.

The telecom company has expanded project stars and stripes, which allows field technicians to offer free replacement US flags to homeowners displaying torn, faded or frayed flags.

Technicians swap out the old flag and retire it according to US flag code guidelines.

The program began in 2021 through Cox Communications Veterans Employee Resource Group.

and is now available across Spectrum's 45 state service area.

The effort complements its broader work recruiting and supporting military veterans.

Governor-Elect David Crowley says his first 100 days in office will be for Wisconsinites.

Speaking on WISN's upfront, Crowley said the people are setting the agenda

And that means affordability for Wisconsinites, investing in schools and making sure everyone has good health care and childcare.

Crowley also says he'll be working with the Democrat-controlled legislature to undo Republican-authored measures like Wisconsin Act 10, which stifled public unions and would sign new federal redistricting lines if they pass the legislature.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that the nine-day 2026 gun deer season opens Saturday, November 21st and runs through Sunday, November 29th.

Following three consecutive mild winters, herd survival and reproductive rates across much of the state remain high.

Hunters preparing for the season should stay informed about recent updates to deer management units introduced in 2025.

DMUs within the northern and central forest management zones now operate on a habitat-based system rather than county boundaries.

And updated boundaries exist between the central farmland and northern forest zones.

Understanding these numerical designations is essential when requesting antlerless permits.

Detailed management maps and county breakdowns are available via the DNR's online hunting regulations resources.

The DNR encourages participating

and chronic wasting disease surveillance.

Free CWD testing is available for all deer harvested within Wisconsin with a focus on designated priority areas.

Options for submitting samples include self-service drop-off kiosks, partner meat processors and taxidermists, home lymph node extraction or scheduling an appointment directly with DNR staff via the Wildlife Switchboard.

Today's Vital Statistics are sponsored by Krause Monument.

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Today is November 10th.

These are today's Vital Statistics.

Arnold.

Ernie Schunk, 79 of Muscaday, died Sunday, November 8.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 12, at 10 a.m.

at St.

John's Lutheran Church in Evoca, with burial to follow in the Evoca Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Thursday at St.

John's Lutheran Church from 8 a.m.

until the time of service at 10.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St.

John's Lutheran Church.

The Pratt funeral and cremation service is assisting the family.

Arnold Arnie Schunk, 79 of Muscaday.

Larry Don Ewing, 87 of Baraboo, formerly of Dodgeville, died Tuesday, November 3 at St.

Clair Hospital in Baraboo.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 12 at 11 a.m.

at the Pratt Memorial Chapel with burial to follow in the Button Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Thursday at the Pratt Memorial Chapel from 10 a.m.

until the time of service at 11.

The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family.

Larry Don Ewing, 87 of Baraboo.

formerly of Dodgeville.

Carol Ray Brokopp, 83 of Rich Lund Center, died at home Thursday, November 5th.

A celebration of life will be held at Clary Memorial Funeral Home Friday, November 13th at 1pm with visitation beginning at 11am and lasting until the time of service.

Carol Ray Brokopp

83 of Richland Center.

Shirley Ann Lindgard, 91 of Bear Valley and Spring Green, died October 24th at Sock Prairie Health Hospital.

A celebration of life will be Saturday, November 14th at 11.30 a.m.

at Clary Memorial Funeral Home with visitation starting at 10 a.m.

until the time of service.

A private family burial will be held at St.

Killian's Cemetery in Bear Valley.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the UW American Family Children's Hospital in Madison.

Shirley Ann Lingard, 91 of Bear Valley and Spring Green.

Martin Robert.

Marty Kramer, 77 of Plain, died Sunday, November 8th.

Visitation will be held at the Christ Lutheran Church in Spring Green Sunday, November 15th from 2 until 5 p.m.

and Monday from 9.30 until the time of service at 11.

A military burial will be held at Big Hollow Cemetery.

A luncheon at the church will follow the burial.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Lutheran Church in Spring Green, River Valley Athletic or Music Boosters, or a charity that is important to you.

Marty believed in paying it forward.

The Richardson Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Martin Robert Marty Kramer, 77 of Plain.

Thomas O. Geiss, 81 of Boaz, died suddenly Tuesday, November 10th at Pine Valley Community Village.

A celebration of life visitation will be held Sunday, November 15th from 1 p.m.

until 3 p.m.

at Clary Memorial Funeral Home.

Military honors will be provided at 3 p.m.

at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to a charity of your choice.

Thomas O. Geiss, 81 of Boaz.

Carol Hamilton, 77 of Lafarge, died Thursday at the Evergreens assisted living

in La Crosse.

A celebration of life will be held Monday, November 16th, from 9 a.m.

until 11 a.m.

at the La Farge Free Methodist Church.

A graveside service will follow at Dell Cemetery.

A lunch will be held at the church following the burial.

The Vasateg Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family.

Carol Hamilton, 77 of La Farge.

Leroy F. Lee Rideo, 89 of a Volca, died Sunday, November 8 at Greenway Manor in Spring Green.

Per Lee's wishes, there will be no formal services.

A private family burial will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the family.

The Pratt Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting the family.