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Sponsor, decorate a tree for Christmas at the Fort

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 11/21/2016 - 11:05

Businesses, organizations and individuals are invited to consider sponsoring and decorating a Christmas tree as part of Christmas at the Fort this holiday season. Creative and themed decor will be added to the trees Dec. 3-9, and then they will be lit Dec. 10-Jan. 1.

By Correne Martin

Thanksgiving hasn’t quite arrived yet, but many in the community are already thinking about the sights and sounds of Christmas, including the Fort Crawford Museum in Prairie du Chien.

Twenty-five real Christmas trees will be trimmed with various themes, strung with twinkling lights and sponsored by businesses, organizations and individuals as they so choose. The trees will adorn the wrap-around deck of the Fort Crawford Military Hospital and continue down the steps toward the museum’s visitor center.

“We have some regulars who always support this fundraiser and then, of course, we always have some new sponsors,” said Janet Finn, chairperson of Christmas at the Fort.

Those wishing to decorate a Christmas tree can embellish it any way they like. Trees may be in memory or honor of someone. The only stipulation is that no political or religious themes are allowed. There is a cost involved with the sponsorship.

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Caryl M. Wachuta

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/21/2016 - 08:38

 

Caryl M. Wachuta, 88, of Prairie du Chien passed away Saturday, Nov. 19, at Bluff Haven in Prairie du Chien.

 

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Ronald Lee Lessard

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/16/2016 - 14:35

 

Ronald Lee Lessard, 75, of Prairie du Chien, died Monday, Nov. 14, at his home in Prairie du Chien. 

 

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Lois E. Noel

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/16/2016 - 14:27

 

Lois E. Noel, 95, passed away Nov. 16, at the Great River Care Center in McGregor Iowa. 

 

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Carol A. Horstman

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/16/2016 - 13:59

 

Carol A. Horstman, 70, of Bagley, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 8, at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, after a courageous battle with cancer. 

 

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Prairie du Chien hires new city clerk, extends airport operator’s contract

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 11/16/2016 - 11:40

By Correne Martin

A new city clerk has been hired, the municipal airport operator’s contract extended and the 2017 budget proposed. The Prairie du Chien Common Council met Tuesday night and approved each of these actions.

Tina Fuller was named, after closed session, as the new city clerk. Ironically, she was hired on the exact same day that current City Clerk-Treasurer Barb Elvert started her position with the city in 1974. Fuller is anticipated to start the job on Dec. 5, and Elvert has agreed to stay on for training purposes until Jan. 6.

The council also approved an extended contract with Rich Yeomans, the airport operator, for another two years at no increase in compensation. Yeomans indicated his desire to stay on after his current contract expires on Dec. 31.

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Wisconsin 4-H posthumously inducts Johnson into Hall of Fame

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 11/16/2016 - 11:38

Ruth Ann Johnson (center) accepts an award on behalf of her late husband, Ken, who was inducted into the Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame. She is pictured with Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development Program Director Dale Leidheiser and Wisconsin Leadership Council Youth President Sarah Schuster (right).

Crawford County 4-H and Youth Agent Kenneth Johnson was posthumously recognized for outstanding service and inducted into the Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Green Lake Conference Center on Nov. 5. His wife, Ruth Ann Johnson, accepted the award on Ken’s behalf.

“Each of the 2016 Wisconsin 4-H Hall of Fame laureates has transformed the lives of children and families with whom they’ve worked and the communities in which they’ve lived,” said Dale Leidheiser, program director of Wisconsin 4-H youth development, which is part of the University of Wisconsin-Extension.

Kenneth “Ken” Johnson passionately integrated his life into his career as a 4-H and youth agent for 33 years, 20 of them in Crawford County.

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Bells to ring a Salvation Army tune

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 11/16/2016 - 11:32

Jen Kapinus, Crawford County Salvation Army coordinator, helps organize the Red Kettle Campaign and the Christmas assistance program, which helps families in need provide gifts for their children. In addition, coats, hats and mittens are being accepted at the Salvation Army office in Prairie du Chien to assist families throughout the year. (Photo by Correne Martin)

By Correne Martin

Bells will be ringing a Salvation Army tune, beginning Nov. 25 and ending Dec. 24—Black Friday through Christmas Eve—from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. In Prairie du Chien, volunteers will ring bells by red kettles at Zinkle’s Piggly Wiggly and Wal-Mart, while Prairie du Chien police officers and city employees will ring at Cabela’s.

Volunteers are needed to fill two-hour shifts throughout the organization’s Red Kettle Campaign season.

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Salvation Army Christmas program provides presents to children in need for the holidays

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 11/16/2016 - 11:30

By Correne Martin

Families wishing to apply for Christmas assistance through the Crawford County Salvation Army are encouraged to do so by Wednesday, Nov. 23, at 2 p.m. Applications have been distributed to every school district in the county. They are also available through Crawford County Human Services and at the Salvation Army office, 625 S. Dousman St. (inside the Prairie du Chien United Methodist Church).

The Salvation Army’s Christmas assistance program, subsidized by specific contributions from public sponsors, is available for people 16 and under only, a stipulation changed just this year.

“It’s still fine for adults to indicate they need food, toiletries or household cleaning supplies, but they can’t ask for gifts for themselves,” explained Jen Kapinus, Crawford County Salvation Army coordinator.

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‘From the Maroons to the Hawks’

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/16/2016 - 11:14

Derick Kelly’s new book showcases Prairie du Chien High School athletic history and records.

New book by local author a must read for Prairie du Chien sports fans

By Ted Pennekamp

 

A Prairie du Chien High School graduate, Derick Kelly, has written a book about the athletic history of his alma mater.

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