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Wed
01
Mar

Local support secures fresh water, brings life to Haitian village

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 03/01/2017 - 11:21

The Lolo, Haiti, village received clean, fresh water for the first time in February, thanks to support from volunteers living in the Bridgeport area. Pictured, villagers and their children fill up containers during the joyous moments after the water pump provided the first drops of safe water for them.

Some of those constructing the well house, from both Water For Life and the village of Lolo, Haiti, are pictured in late November. The Cornerstone Foursquare Church in Bridgeport has been heavily involved with financing this project. (Submitted photos)

By Correne Martin

For the very first time, a small village in the impoverished nation of Haiti has clean and fresh water. It’s all thanks to donations and volunteer support provided by the Cornerstone Foursquare Church in Bridgeport, the Coastal Community Church in South Carolina and the Iowa-based non-profit Water For Life. The Lolo Community Well Project will be completed this month, as the finishing touches of a well house are underway.

A few years ago, the Cornerstone Church became connected to a couple of volunteers from South Carolina, who were originally from Madison—Nick and Kate Matthias. Their Madison pastor had done mission work in Haiti and helped link them to Lolo, Haiti, after they moved to the East Coast. During a medical mission to Lolo, Nick, an engineer specializing in renewable energies, and Kate, a pediatrician, recognized a real need for a fresh source.

Wed
01
Mar

Shake up at Prairie du Chien City Hall continues with familiar faces

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 03/01/2017 - 11:19

By Correne Martin

The shake-up at Prairie du Chien City Hall continues, as a new zoning administrator was appointed during Tuesday night’s common council meeting and the creation of an administrative assistant position was approved.

Cassie Rickleff was named the new zoning administrator, filling the vacancy left by Julie Jackson, who departed the first week of January for a new position with Crawford County. City Planner Garth Frable was the interim zoning administrator. Rickleff will take the job as soon as the new administrative assistant is hired. Rickleff will receive a new salary of $20 per hour upon completion of a six-month probationary period, plus an additional $1.50 per hour for her added duties of municipal court clerk. Furthermore, Deputy City Clerk Joni Clausen will receive an increase in her salary from $17.57 to $18 per hour.

Wed
01
Mar

De Soto man wins Powerball

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 03/01/2017 - 11:18

David Fredrickson, of De Soto, is one of two lucky players who matched four numbers plus the Powerball in the Feb. 18 Powerball drawing to win $50,000. Fredrickson purchased his ticket at Pronto Market, 10110 Highway 35, De Soto.

Robert Lienke, of Eagle River in Vilas County, was the other lucky player.  The winning numbers from the drawing were 3, 7, 9, 31 and 33 with a Powerball of 20. The Power Play number was 3.

Wed
01
Mar

Celebrate the green in Prairie du Chien with St. Patrick’s Day parade and festivities

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 03/01/2017 - 11:17

The annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and festivities sponsored by the Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, March 11, at 10 a.m. Parade participants will assemble at 9 a.m. on St. Feriole Island. The parade will start from the island, go east on Blackhawk Avenue, north on Michigan Street, west on Washington Street and then back to the island.

Following the parade, many area businesses will join the Irish-themed fun by serving corned beef and cabbage, green beer, and other traditional specialties. Lively music will be offered throughout the community.

For more information, contact the Chamber at 326-8555, ext. 12.

Wed
01
Mar

Olympic Builders Gets Contract

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/01/2017 - 11:13

This is a rendering of the entrance to the new Arts Center at Prairie du Chien High School. (Renderings courtesy of HSR Associates of La Crosse)

The 750-seat Arts Center at the high school will have improved acoustics, storage, support space, lighting, sound and an orchestra pit and cover with a hydraulic lift.

 

Olympic Builders will be general contractor for 

Prairie du Chien school facilities upgrade project

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Mon
27
Feb

Driver loses control, goes over embankment

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 02/27/2017 - 13:10

On Wednesday, Feb. 22, at about 7:35 a.m., the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department was notified on a one-vehicle crash on County Road E, one-tenth of a mile west of Platten Lane in the township of Seneca.

Mark Withey, 56, of Eastman, was traveling east on County E when he lost control of his Honda Accord due to the slippery road, while negotiating a curve. The vehicle went into the south side shoulder and, while trying to regain control, Withey’s vehicle crossed the center line into the westbound lane before going over the north side embankment and coming to rest in a field.

Withey claimed no injuries from the crash, though the vehicle sustained severe damage.

The Crawford County Highway Department assisted at the scene.

Mon
27
Feb

Woman charged with operating under the influence-causing injury

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 02/27/2017 - 13:09

A Ferryville woman allegedly caused a two-vehicle crash on Highway 35 Friday and has been charged as a result, according to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department.

On Feb. 24, Michael Schwem, 38, of Mt. Sterling was driving a 2014 Buick Verano south on Highway 35 near River Bluff Drive in Ferryville when a 1999 Honda Passport, operated by Jeannie Boardman, 59, of Ferryville, crossed the center line and struck Schwem’s vehicle head-on.

Schwem’s vehicle came to rest in a turn-around on the west side of Highway 35. It sustained front end damage to the driver’s side. Boardman’s vehicle came to rest on River Bluff Drive and had severe front end damage. Schwem, as well as his two passengers, Lisa Cornwell, 38, of Mt. Sterling, and a juvenile, sustained injuries due to the collision and were treated and released on-scene.

Mon
27
Feb

Lottery player holds $50k ticket purchased in De Soto

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 02/27/2017 - 13:08

One lucky Wisconsin Lottery player is holding a $50,000 winning Powerball ticket from the Saturday, Feb. 18, Powerball drawing.

The winner matched four out of five numbers plus the Powerball. Saturday’s winning Powerball numbers were 3, 7, 9, 31 and 33, with a Powerball of 20. The Power Play number was 3.

The lucky winner purchased his or her ticket at Pronto Market in De Soto.

Winners at all prize levels have 180 days from the drawing to claim their prizes. Winners of more than $599 must claim their prize at the Lottery’s Madison or Milwaukee office or by mail.

Mon
27
Feb

Fabulous Farm Babe comes to Prairie du Chien for farmers luncheon

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 02/27/2017 - 12:26

Farm broadcaster Pam Jahnke was the guest speaker at the annual Farmer Appreciation Luncheon, hosted by the Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by local businesses as thanks to farmers for their economic support of the community. (Photo by Correne Martin)

By Correne Martin

Wisconsin’s Fabulous Farm Babe herself, Pam Jahnke, was in Prairie du Chien last Wednesday, Feb. 22, for the Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce’s 28th annual Farmer Appreciation Luncheon. She was the guest speaker at the luncheon, held at Huckleberry’s Restaurant, which provided an opportunity for businesses to express their thanks for area farmers’ economic contributions.

About 100 business and community representatives attended the event, sponsored by 29 chamber members who are grateful for the farmers’ support of their businesses and the community. The chamber’s agri-business committee has attempted for four years to secure the farm broadcaster as its keynote speaker, but she’s always had other obligations—until this year.

Mon
27
Feb

Memory of young man’s life lives on in Wauzeka

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 02/27/2017 - 12:24

Built in recent years, this playground adjacent to the Wauzeka fire station was erected in memory of John Peloch. (Submitted photo)

By Correne Martin

It’s been nearly six years since Wauzeka’s John Peloch passed from lymphoblastic lymphoma with acute leukemia at the age of 27. In addition to his family, his friends and the community keep memories of his big-hearted personality alive.

A memorial, American Red Cross blood drive will be held Friday, March 3, from noon to 6 p.m., at Century Hall. It is sponsored by Wauzeka-Steuben Schools and John’s former wife, now Justine (Bedward) Sparrgrove ,and her family.
John’s parents, Paul and Joanne, his siblings and some of his extended family also participate by attending and giving blood at the drive each year.

Food is provided for the donors and community members spend some time talking with John’s family and friends, laughing about their good times together, his mom said.

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