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October 2006
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- Tuesday, October 24, 2006
- Money Matters: Time to do your homework on many options for college saving
- Michael Gutter
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"There are many possible ways to pay for college for either your children or for yourself,” says Michael Gutter, University of Wisconsin-Extension State Specialist for Financial Education
- Wednesday, October 18, 2006
- TV Trial Explores Both Sides of Proposed Constitutional Amendment on Marriage
- Moira Harrington and Andy Moore
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Putting aside dueling polls, and the campaign tactics from both sides, Wisconsin Public Television (WPT) will air an hour-long in-depth and accurate presentation on the proposed amendment that would define marriage in Wisconsin’s constitution. The conflicting views on the ballot initiative that would define marriage as between a man and woman will be presented in a courtroom trial format, inviting Nov. 7th voters to act as the jury.
- Monday, October 16, 2006
- Wisconsin celebrates World Water Monitoring Day
- Kris Stepenuck
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MADISON, Wis.—Throughout Wisconsin, volunteers work to monitor the health of local streams and rivers. The data collected helps citizens understand the impact of land use on water resources, contributes to scientific research, and can benefit local stewardship initiatives. October 18th is World Water Monitoring Day, established to build public awareness and involvement in protecting water resources around the world. The program engages communities in monitoring the condition of local rivers, streams, estuaries and other water bodies.
- Wednesday, October 11, 2006
- Keep your family active and track your progress
- Ruth Schriefer
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“One of the best ways to teach children the importance of physical activity is to involve the whole family,” says Ruth Schriefer, University of Wisconsin-Extension. “It can be as easy as taking a walk or riding bikes together and as simple as playing favorite games outdoors. Any time you replace habits like watching television with physical activity, you are teaching kids that it’s fun to be active and healthy.”
- Monday, October 02, 2006
- Full Slate of Governor and Lieutenant-Governor Candidates to Speak Directly to Voters Through WPT
- Moira Harrington
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All six eligible candidates running for governor and lieutenant governor will speak directly to potential voters to outline their plans for serving in office. They will address audiences through Candidate Statements airing at 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, on Wisconsin Public Television (WPT). The program encores at 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 8
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