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🌱 What Jefferson’s school board is doing to fight the BECI power line

Be sure to catch 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale on the Jefferson Patch calendar

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Hi Jefferson! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Jefferson's school board is doing to fight the BECI power line
  • How Jefferson County 4-H photographers can win October's Spooky Season contest
  • How Jefferson's volleyball team dominated Parents Night to hit 20 wins

Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 68 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 64, low: 39.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Jefferson school board formally opposes BECI transmission line (wdtimes.com) — Jefferson's school board has unanimously passed a resolution opposing the proposed BECI high-voltage transmission line near district boundaries, citing student health, safety, and limited public input time. The board also sent a formal objection letter to project contractor Midcontinent Grid Solutions and the Wisconsin Public Service Commission, joining other area districts and governments raising concerns ahead of state review in 2027.
   

2. Photo Contest: Spooky Season (wisc.edu) — Jefferson County 4-H members can enter an October "Spooky Season" photo contest by emailing one themed photo, title, and their name to the listed UW-Extension address by the 15th. Entries will be posted on Jefferson County 4-H social media, with prizes for all participants and a larger prize for the monthly winner chosen by likes.
   

3. Volleyball: Eagles sweep Comets on Parents Night to reach 20-win mark (gazettextra.com) — Jefferson High School's volleyball team pushed its record to 20 wins with a straight-set sweep of Delavan-Darien on Parents Night, despite several players battling illness. Senior leaders and underclassmen all contributed in the Rock Valley victory, and the Eagles now turn their focus to hosting Monroe on Thursday during homecoming week.
   

4. ORBIS Hosts 2026 Community Giving Reception (perishablenews.com) — Residents may be interested to know the Humane Society of Jefferson County was among more than 40 nonprofits honored at ORBIS Corporation's 2026 Community Giving Reception in nearby Oconomowoc. The event highlighted charitable support for animal welfare, food pantries, police departments, health causes, and other services that benefit communities across Jefferson County and southeast Wisconsin.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Wisconsin's forests cover nearly half our state and are a vital part of our collective history, culture and economy.
    Likewise, the Forest Products industry provides valuable jobs and contributes significantly to the economy. Forest Products Week, coming up Oct. 18… (Nextdoor )
  • Your emergency plan should include every member of the family—including your pets!
    During #NationalPreparednessMonth, take some time to put together an emergency kit for your pet. Include food, water, medications, important records,… (Nextdoor )
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Pharmacy Sales Associate in Jefferson. Apply here.
  • Diamond Precision Products - Saelens Corporation posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Johnson Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jefferson here.

Ok Jefferson! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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