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Dec

Prairie du Chien takes on $2.1 million loan for library project

By Correne Martin

The city of Prairie du Chien is obtaining $2.1 million in loan financing to move forward with its public library renovation and expansion project, which is slated to begin in 2017.

A resolution authorizing $2.1 million in general obligation bonds was approved Tuesday night by the common council for the construction work and new library equipment and materials.

Wed
21
Dec

Carpfest a busy week in Prairie du Chien, capped off with carp drop

Prairie du Chien has made quite a celebration out of dropping a carp on New Year’s Eve for the past 16 years. Carpfest, as it’s affectionately tagged, is weeks long, leading up to the official turn of the calendar.

A carp coloring contest is complete and winners were recognized Monday, including Leola Ledesma, Kaydence Comer, Zackkary Suthers. A total of 54 entries were submitted in three age groups.

The bulk of the Carpfest activities begin Monday, Dec. 26, and take place the week before the new year. the schedule includes:

•Monday, Dec. 26—Euchre tournament, city hall, 1-4 p.m.; family open gym, swim, rec room, Hoffman Hall, 1-4 p.m.

•Tuesday, Dec. 27—Bowling party, Leisure Time, 12-3 p.m.; family open gym, swim, rec room, Hoffman Hall, 1-4 p.m.

•Wednesday-Friday, Dec.28-30—Family open gym, swim, rec room, Hoffman Hall, 1-4 p.m.

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Dec

Community Christmas dinner at high school

Prairie du Chien’s free Community Christmas Dinner will be held on Christmas Day, Sunday, Dec. 25, at noon, at the Prairie du Chien High School, 800 E. Crawford St. On the holiday menu will be turkey and ham, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, squash, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce and homemade pies. There will be plenty of Christmas decorations and good company for families of all sizes, regardless of need.

Dine in or carry out. Reservations are appreciated either way. Carry-outs will be available for pick-up between 11:30 a.m.and 1 p.m. Deliveries are also available and must be ordered in advance by calling 326-8321.

For more information, to volunteer or to make a donation, call 326-8321, (608) 306-6120 or (563) 880-8469.

Tue
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Dec

Mary C. McKillip

 

Mary C. McKillip, 67, of Mt. Horeb passed away suddenly Sunday, Dec. 18, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, lovingly surrounded by her family. 

 

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20
Dec

Robert Eugene Galleger

 

Robert Eugene Galleger went on eternal patrol on Dec. 13, at the age of 84. 

 

Tue
20
Dec

Daniel J. Crubel

 

Daniel J. Crubel, 55, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 17, surrounded by his loving family at Orchard Manor Nursing Home. 

 

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Dec

Jon A. Burlingame

 

A longtime Prairie du Chien businessman, Jon A. Burlingame, 75 passed away Thursday, Dec. 15, at the Crossing Rivers Hospital in Prairie du Chien. 

 

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Dec

Helen C. Devlin

 

Helen C. Devlin, 96, of Mount Hope, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 15, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Fennimore.

 

Tue
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Dec

Glen DuCharme

 

Glen DuCharme, 65, of McGregor, Iowa, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, at Crossing Rivers Health, in Prairie du Chien.

 

He was born April 23, 1951, to Ivan and Helen (Ford) DuCharme, in Prairie du Chien. Glen graduated from Seneca High School in 1969.

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Dec

Phyllis M. Acuff

 

Phyllis M. Acuff, 85, of Streator, Ill., formerly of Aurora, Ill., peacefully passed away on Saturday, Dec. 17, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. 

 

She was born July 14, 1931, in Prairie du Chien, the daughter of Lawrence E. and Thelma M. nee Wenigar Standorf. 

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