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Wed
01
Nov

Efforts continue, hard work achieved at Brodtville School

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 11/01/2017 - 13:49

A handicap accessible ramp was constructed on the back of the Brodtville Schoolhouse, where a bathroom addition stood previously. Plans are to build a small bathroom at the front of the building down the road. (Photos by Correne Martin)

The cracked and caving front steps were re-structured and re-cemented at the front entrance to the school.

By Correne Martin

Brodtville School Preservation Inc. has completed a significant scope of work at the one-room schoolhouse in Wyalusing Township in the past year and a half.

“I’m proud to say we really got a lot done this year,” said Joe Stagman, a member of the committee.

The 153-year-old school has been cleaned and painted inside, the front steps re-cemented, a new roof installed and a new handicap ramp built where the back addition previously stood. A clean-up day in July 2016 brought about 30 people to the property and was a big help in this process.

“The next thing on the agenda is water and sewer,” said Chuck Stagman, chair of the Brodtville School Preservation committee. He said they’ve been quoted $35 per foot for drilling and casing, “and we’re hoping we don’t have to go more than 100 feet to hit water.” The group is also looking at installing at least a 1,000-gallon holding tank as part of that project.

Wed
01
Nov

PdC chamber tailgate fundraiser in support of McGregor tornado relief

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 11/01/2017 - 13:48

By Correne Martin and Audrey Posten

McGregor, Marquette and Prairie du Chien are, in some ways, one large community. So when McGregor was devastated by an EF1 tornado July 19, members of the Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce were compassionate, wanting to do something to help their partners in local business.

The chamber decided a border battle tailgate party would be a suitably fun and enticing fundraiser in support of the McGregor/Marquette Chamber of Commerce, as they assist McGregor businesses with tornado recovery.

On Saturday, Nov. 11, the PdC Chamber will sponsor an Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Wisconsin Badgers Fundraiser Tailgating Party at Old Man River in McGregor. The big game starts at 2:30 p.m., and doors will open at 12:30. There will be a suggested donation asked for admission. In addition to the game on TV, live music and an auction will keep attendees busy as burgers and brats are served and beverage tickets are available for purchase.

Wed
01
Nov

Saints and Soles 5K Fundraiser

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/01/2017 - 09:41

The second annual Saints and Soles 5K and Kids Half-Mile Race was held on Saturday, Oct. 28. This is the beginning of the Kids Half-Mile Race in which about 20 youngsters participated, running several blocks around Prairie Catholic School. (Photos by Rose Ziel)

Spencer DeHart was the second-place overall winner of the 5K and first-place among youth participating in the 3.1-mile race.

Stetson Zeeh was elated at the finish line of the kids race.

Bethany Baumgartner and Carrie Sutter approach the finish of the second annual Saints and Soles 5K fundraiser for Prairie Catholic School on Saturday.
Wed
01
Nov

Prairie du Chien School District tax rate remains $10.66

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/01/2017 - 09:38

By Ted Pennekamp

 

The Prairie du Chien School Board approved of the 2017-2018 budget at the District Budget Hearing Monday evening in the library meeting room in the high school. 

The total levy will be $5,585,238, which is a 1.75 percent increase over the 2016-2017 levy of $5,489,327.

Wed
01
Nov

Bernard L. Sutton

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/01/2017 - 08:54

 

Bernard L. Sutton, 82, passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 16, at his home in Colorado Springs, Colo.

 

He was born Oct. 6, 1935, in Seneca, the eldest child of LaVern and Albena Sutton. Bernard graduated from B.A. Kennedy High School in 1954 and soon after joined the U.S. Air Force.

 

Wed
01
Nov

Leland A. Rutter

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/01/2017 - 08:53

 

Leland A. Rutter, 81, of Janesville, passed away on Monday, Oct. 23, at Mercy Hospital. 

 

Leland was born on Feb. 13, 1936. He married Betty Ward on June 8, 1962. He retired from General Motors. 

 

Mon
30
Oct

Businesses: Look to the Opportunity Center to fill employee gap

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 10/30/2017 - 11:44

Tyler Bell, of Eastman, works through the Opportunity Center’s Community Prevocational Services program, cleaning at various business locations that welcome employment of adults with disabilities. Bell and a crew of three others from the Opportunity Center clean twice a week at Hoffman Hall, sweeping, mopping, washing tables, vacuuming, dusting and tidying bathrooms. (Photo by Correne Martin)

By Correne Martin

The Opportunity Center’s Community Prevocational Services program gives local people with disabilities the chance to gain skills and on-the-job experience, while also ensuring local businesses’ needs are met at a time where employee vacancies are high county wide.

“We have a consistent, dedicated workforce of people who are excited to come to work each day,” explained Pam Ritchie, Opportunity Center director.

“We transport our clients to and from the business. So, employers know they’re going to be on time,” added Kari Kossman, community services coordinator.

Community Prevocational Services started about three years ago at the Opportunity Center in Prairie du Chien. More recently, the administration has really focused on developing the program and getting more clients as well as county businesses to participate. The program can be paid if its at a for-profit business or volunteer if it’s for a non-profit.

Mon
30
Oct

Jaycees hand over flea market management to fire association

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 10/30/2017 - 11:42

The Prairie du Chien Jaycees (manning the beer tent last year) are passing the torch on to the Prairie du Chien Fire Association, who will now manage the flea market, beer tent and buffalo burger stand on the Prairie Villa Rendezvous grounds each June.

By Correne Martin

For over 30 years, the Rendezvous flea market has been a large and successful function organized by the Prairie du Chien Jaycees. But, for the 2018 event, the Jaycees are passing the torch on to the Prairie du Chien Fire Association, which will coordinate and continue the efforts behind the event for the community.

Due to declining volunteer availability, the Jaycees feel they can no longer productively staff the flea market, beer tent and buffalo burger stand at the Prairie Villa Rendezvous grounds every June, said Jaycee Tori Varo. Because the fire association has worked the burger stand for 15 years, the switchover seemed a natural fit for both parties, fellow Jaycee Tarah Marx added.

Mon
30
Oct

Citizen’s call leads to fourth OWI arrest

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 10/30/2017 - 11:39

On Oct. 27, the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 transfer from the Grant County Sheriff’s Department. Grant County received a driving complaint of a 2014 Ford F 150 all over the roadway heading north on Highway 18 approaching the Grant/Crawford County line. It was reported the vehicle crossed the center line several times. The reporting party then stated that the vehicle was driving in the wrong lane of traffic for a period of time and that the vehicle drove down into the ditch line before coming back up onto the roadway.

A Crawford County deputy got behind the vehicle near Highway 18 and Sugarloaf Trial and observed the vehicle swerving in the roadway. The deputy activated his emergency lights and siren as the truck swerved across both lanes of travel and drove over the median and proceeded into oncoming traffic northbound in the southbound lane.

Mon
30
Oct

Start your Christmas shopping at Hoffman Hall craft and gift fair

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 10/30/2017 - 11:39

By Correne Martin

Hoffman Hall will host its annual Winter Craft and Gift Fair Saturday, Nov. 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This will be the ninth annual event showcasing a large variety of both handmade gifts and crafts as well as home-based businesses. Admission is free.

Local vendors, as well as those from far and wide, will have their creations and trendy products available for sale to shoppers. Merchandise will include quilting, wood crafts, Christmas crafts, home decor, books, cards, candy, nuts, jewelry, purses, ceramics, baby items and more. Independent consultants represented will be selling LulaRoe, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Norwex, Thirty-One, etc.

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