Blog Archives - Richfield Today

The U.S.S. Laffey Battleship

4/23/2016

AHOY!Â THIS IS A GREAT FILM OF WHAT WAS HAPPENING ABOARD THE SHIP!

This is a new version of the attack on U.S.S Laffey, shows some scenes taken from other films, i.e. the chaplain administering last fight on a carrier flight deck. The Laffey put up a hellacious fight and never sank.

The camera was in the gun turret under attack. It's Amazing! The U.S.S. Laffey, "the ship that would not die", was hit by 6 Kamikaze and 4 bombs, but remained afloat after an 80 minute battle.

Seaman Laffey was awarded the Medal of Honor for his stand against Confederate forces on 5 March 1864. The ship earned the nickname "The Ship That Would Not Die" for her exploits during the D-Day invasion and the battle of Okinawa when she successfully withstood a determined assault by conventional bombers and the most unrelenting kamikaze air attacks in history.

Laffey is a U.S. National Historic Landmark and is preserved as a museum ship in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, outside Charleston.

Seaman Laffey information Source: Wikipedia

A New Camera - Lily

4/23/2016

The ability of technology in today’s world is totally mind blowing.

America's new toy!! Throw and Shoot Camera. 20 minutes of overhead tracking photography. Just throw it into the air. They are selling at $699.00. Amazing what there is on the horizon.

This technology is bordering on science fiction. It will revolutionize the movie and TV industry and with this equipment, home videos will be more fun to watch.

Lily is the world's first throw-and-shoot camera. It lets anyone create cinematic footage previously reserved for professional filmmakers.

Lily is waterproof, ultra-portable, and shoots stunning HD pictures and videos. Check this video.

Hartford Community Chorus at Holy Hill

4/23/2016

Again for the 56th year the Hartford Community Chorus will perform at Holy Hill. You can enjoy their show on April 30th at 7:30 p.m.

This will be the first year for Director Stephanie Klocknow.

The chorus will perform "Awake, Renew Inspire" and songs from The Lion King, and Les Miserables.

Open to the public and free. Donations will be accepted.

Continued Good News for Richfield

4/21/2016

The Richfield Village Board met tonight and made decisions that will continue to bring great things to Richfield and improve the lives of Richfield residents.

The top decisions were in reference to:
Holy Hill Art Farm Amendment to Conditional Use Permit
Johnny Manhattans Additional Parking
Lakeview Ridge Subdivision Final Plat
2016 Highway Improvement Program

Children of the 30s & 40s “The Last Ones”

4/20/2016

A Short Memoir

Born in the 1930s and early 40s, we exist as a very special age cohort. We are the “last ones.” We are the last, climbing out of the depression, who can remember the winds of war and the war itself with fathers and uncles going off.
We are the last to remember ration books for everything from sugar to shoes to stoves. We saved tin foil and poured fat into tin cans. We saw cars up on blocks because tires weren’t available. My mother delivered milk in a horse drawn cart.

Richfield Sportsman Club Smelt Fry

4/20/2016

Friday, April 29, 2016 is the annual Richfield Sportsman Club Smelt Fry. All you can smelt, at Sterling Chalet Friday, 4:00-8:30 PM.

Dinner includes potato salad, coleslaw, rye bread, cake coffee & milk.

Advance tickets $9.00 for adults, $4.00 for children 5-12 years old, 5 and under are free.

To purchase advance tickets call one of the following:
Sterling Chalet (2620-628-4080,
Richfield Barber Shop (262)-628-2424, and
Wally & Bees (262)-628-1702.

Tickets at the door cost $10.00 for adults, $4.00 children 5-12 years old, 5 and under are free.

Take out's are available.
Sterling Chalet Address, 1271 State Hwy 175, Hubertus, WI 53033

Gas Leak in Downtown Richfield

4/20/2016

Just came home from shopping at Fox Bros. Piggly Wiggly and saw a sheriff car sitting at the north side of Hwy 175 at Hwy 167. It was just inside the barricades. It seems strange until heard this report.

WISN reported a gas leak and residents within three-quarters of a mile of a Richfield gas leak have been evacuated while crews work to fix the leak.

Congrats Rock Brandner and others

4/20/2016

Tuesday April 19th was the day the Washington County Board of Supervisors had a major make over.

Chairman Herb Tennies held court for the last day. He had served his constituents for 50 years. Congrats Herb.

Supervisor Rick Gundrum took over as County Board Chairman. Congrats Rick.

Rock Brandner was sworn in as a new County Supervisor. Congrats Rock.

Supervisor Don Kriefall explained the Washington County Board reorganized today after the April election reduced our board size from 30-26. My fellow supervisors have entrusted me to lead the Public Safety Committee as chairperson and elected me to 2nd Vice Chair of the County Board. I will do my best to continue to earn the trust of the people of Washington County and keep the county moving forward. Public Safety has always been my highest priority and I am looking forward to ensuring that the citizens of Washington County continue to receive the best services that we can provide. Congrats Don.

Richfield residents will be served by skilled and trustworthy Supervisors.

Roundabouts ~ And Right of Way

4/19/2016

There is a new law about who has the right of way in roundabouts. It is trucks. Check this news story.

Thrilled UW Oshkosh

4/19/2016

Two of our grandsons attend UW Oskhosh and are players on the Oshkosh club volleyball teams. Recently a National Conference Tournament was held in Louisville KY and UW Oshkosh 1's team took first place. UW Oshkosh 3's took fifth place in the nation. Each team has one of our grandsons on the team.

Here is an interesting article about UW Oshkosh Volleyball team. Here is another story about the Titans volleyball team. GO OSHKOSH.

If you have a son, daughter or grandchild who loves to play volleyball UW Oshkosh is a must to consider.