Courier Press

The beginning of the snow storm Friday evening appeared to be a factor in a one-vehicle crash on Shortcut Road, about a mile off Highway 27, according to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department.

On Dec. 16, at 5:22 p.m., the snowstorm was in progress, making for poor road and weather conditions. Chad Jelinek, of Seneca, was northbound on Shortcut Road when he saw headlights lights over a steep embankment. He notified the sheriff’s department and checked on the driver.

A 2003 Ford F-150, owned and operated by Donald Gantz, 67, of rural Eastman, had run off the south side of the road and came to rest against a group of trees. Gantz declined medical treatment. The vehicle had heavy damage.

Seneca First Responders, Ocooch Mountain Rescue and Bob’s Towing assisted at the scene. The accident remains under investigation.

On Jan. 6, the Prairie du Chien city office will see 94 years of experience and service walk out the door, as two employees retire and another moves on to a new opportunity. City Clerk Barb Elvert (right) is retiring after 42 years working for the city. She started her duties at the old city hall down Blackhawk Avenue. Terry Meyer, wastewater treatment manager and public works co-manager, is also retiring after 28 years. He started with the city driving the sludge hauler and worked his way into administration. Zoning Administrator Julie Jackson (left) is leaving her position with the city after 24 years to take a different position with Crawford County. “It is with a great sense of sadness that we bid Barb, Terry and Julie farewell. It is not just the loss of their experience and professionalism that will be felt, but more importantly their sense of dedication to the residents of the city that we will hope to carry forward,” City Administrator Aaron Kramer said.

By Correne Martin

When music and movement are combined, it inspires a delightful learning environment for young children. A unique opportunity for parents and their little ones, called Kindermusik, is being offered via a series of interactive classes in Prairie du Chien, Jan. 4 through March 28. Classes will take place at Hoffman Hall  at various weekly times for children birth to 18 months, 18 months to 3 years old, and 4 to 5 years old.

Kindermusik, which will be taught locally by licensed instructor Debbie Johnson, has been a nationally-researched curriculum since 1978 that uses music and movement to promote whole child development.

Lynda C. Koresh, 56, of Prairie du Chien, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the Sannes Skagdalen Care Center in Soldiers Grove, after an extended illness.