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The UW Extension is starting a program to help dads connect with their kids.

Focus on Fathers will feature online sessions that focus on parenting and ways to forge a stronger relationship with children. It will also be an opportunity to connect with other dads.

The following meetings are scheduled and will be held at the West Square Building in Baraboo unless otherwise noted.

The address is 505 Broadway.

For up-to-date agendas and locations, including room numbers, visit www.co.sauk.wi.us.

Personnel and Insurance Committee, 5 p.m. Aug. 2

“The grass isn’t always greener on the other side!” ~Ricky Gervais

Bottlebrush grass is an interesting find in a moist, deciduous woods. Grasses generally are not common plant types in forests, however.

This plant’s flowering spike it recognizable, with its inch-long spikelets noting the plant’s namesake.

“I like to pick my own vegetables.” ~Shelley Duvall

South Central DHI released its list of best-performing cows through this spring.

The top Holstein was O-2413 of Bells Udder Farm in Camp Douglas. She produced 40,194 pounds of milk that tested at 4.4 percent and 4300 cheese yield.

“A lily or a rose never pretends, and its beauty is that it is what it is.” ~Jiddu Krishnamurti

The Grow Solar Sauk County program has achieved the first of several goals, resulting in more savings for participants.

Under the program, local residents may purchase solar-powered features. As more people participate, the overall price drops even further.