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Country Today

Location

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1987

Page

10

WCC 'sounds off' at national gathering

Youth from across the United States gathered near Lake Mendota for a three day national conference hosted by the Wisconsin Conservation Corps part of the National Association of Service and Conservation Corps more than two hundred leaders and workers discussed funding for future corps and showcased two service and two conservation projects including work with Central Wisconsin Center residents and a Madison nursing home.

Conservation Corps Madison National Association of Service and Conservation Corps United States Wisconsin Conservation Corps Lake Superior Lake Geneva Mississippi Lake Michigan Wisconsin University of Wisconsin-Madison National Park Service Youth Conservation Corps Herbst Uncle Sam

Conservation corps revival gains national momentum

Youth conservation corps expand nationwide with 50 programs. NASCC delegates gather in Madison for the third annual convention as leaders outline goals, funding, and the role of corps in education, work experience, and civic responsibility. Keynote Neal Peirce notes 40 corps with large budgets and calls for voluntary membership with incentives.

Joanna Lennon NASCC California Ohio Neal Peirce Mr. Peirce Service Corps

Farm accident claims Fond du Lac man Richard Wightman

Richard C. Wightman, 44, of rural Fond du Lac, died in a farm accident May 6 in the town of Empire east of Fond du Lac. Authorities said the tractor he was operating tipped and pinned him beneath it.

Fond du Lac Richard C. Wightman Empire

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