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Newspaper
Country Today
Location
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1986
Page
15
The Chicago Bears visited Platteville for a summer drill and were greeted with a massive feast. Hog farmers Betty and Randy Buss donated 11 hogs for the barbecue attended by about 1,400 people, as local businesspeople supported the team in a yearly thank you event.
The Buss couple details starting a hog operation near Quincy Illinois after marriage and their teamwork in management. They recall farming roots in Shannon Illinois and contrast Packers and Bears loyalties with Platteville Wisconsin ties, noting local fans and Bear enthusiasm spreading as the Bears visit Platteville.
Four University of Wisconsin extension county agents received national honors at the association meeting in Colorado Springs July 27 31. David Ankley Portage County Allen Wollenzien Dane County Donovan Daentl Crawford County earned distinguished service awards while Dan Short Dodge County received the achievement award for under 10 years in extension.
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