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Mon
22
Jun

Three inches in an hour

Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/22/2015 - 15:31

Numerous streets in Prairie du Chien were flooded Monday morning after a reported 3 inches of rain fell between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. They were Marquette Road as well as Dousman, Webster, Fillmore and Fremont Streets, among others. Motorists are pictured making their way through deep water on Dousman Street. In addition to the rain that inundated the area, severe weather passing through included hail measuring as large as 2 inches in diameter (in Steuben), wind gusts as high as 60-plus miles per hour, mud slides, debris on roadways, downed power lines and trees, inoperable stop lights and more. Emergency crews stopped traffic due to hazardous traveling conditions in various locations across the region. Residents getting pictures of the storms Monday are encouraged to share them on the Courier Press’ Facebook page. (Photo by Correne Martin)

One of the larger trees in Prairie du Chien that fell down in Monday morning’s storm was this one, on Blackhawk Avenue across from the Mayo Clinic. (Photo by Correne Martin)
Mon
22
Jun

Drama camp is for all kids, from the dramatic to the shy

Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/22/2015 - 15:28

At last year’s Drama Hawks Junior Camp, activities included games such as “statue,” where the youth learned how to show a character with their body, expression and poses. Pictured (from left) are Avery Shefland, Madi Heyn, Emmy Schroeder and David Riniker. (Submitted photo)

By Correne Martin

Looking for a uniquely entertaining and educational activity for your kids to experience this summer? Consider enrolling them in the week-long Drama Hawks Junior Camps at Hoffman Hall, sponsored by the Prairie du Chien Parks and Recreation Department. There are two sessions that meet June 29 through July 3; 5-8 year olds are from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and the 9-12 year olds meet from noon to 3 p.m. Practices are Monday through Friday with a final performance planned for Friday evening at the Prairie du Chien High School theater.

Mon
22
Jun

History made in Crossing Rivers births

Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/22/2015 - 15:26

Lillian Jasmine Beall was the last baby born at the old Crossing Rivers Health, on June 10, at 8:32 a.m. Holding her is proud mother Roseann Beall, of Prairie du Chien, with (from left) Chris Schroeder, RN, OB director; and Cheri Berntgen, RN. Lillian’s family includes sister, Angelina (left); sister, Chavon; and brother, Anthony. Older brothers, Victor and Ricky, were not available for the photo.

Casen Richard Johnson was born to Serita and Rob Johnson, of rural Wauzeka, at the new Crossing Rivers Health five days after it opened June 11. The happy family also includes big brother Chanse. Pictured with them are (from left) Rachael George, RN; Julia Nelson, RN, chief quality officer; Ellen Zwirlein, RN, chief nursing officer; and Chris Schroeder, RN, OB director. The delivering physician was Dr. Sara Mees, of Gundersen Clinic-Prairie du Chien.

Two area families experienced historic births at Crossing Rivers Health in the days surrounding the hospital’s big move from its former facility on Taylor Street to its new location, which opened to patients on June 11, along Highway 18.

Just one day before Crossing Rivers Health moved into the new medical center, Lillian Jasmine Beall made history by arriving at 8:32 a.m. on June 10. The baby girl is the daughter of Roseann Beall, of Prairie du Chien. The delivering physician was Dr. Chris Mees, of Gundersen Clinic-Prairie du Chien.

Casen Richard Johnson was the first baby born at the new Crossing Rivers Health, just five days after the state-of-the-art facility opened. The baby boy is the son of Serita and Rob Johnson, of rural Wauzeka.

Mon
22
Jun

Play ball!

Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/22/2015 - 12:10

Coach Drew Scott meets with some of the instructional league players before a catching drill. (Photo by Caitlin Bittner)

Adam covers first base and fields a grounder with a smile on his face. (Photo by Addison Mumm)

Cael Koenig waits for the ball at second. (Photo by Addison Mumm)

The instructional baseball league, for ages 7 to 9, drew many enthusiastic players, one of which is 7-year-old Wesley Corlett from Farmersburg, Iowa. (Photo by Addison Mumm)

Zac (left) observes as Dawson uses the throwing techniques they’ve been practicing to get the ball to first. (Photo by Addison Mumm)
Mon
22
Jun

Area teams face off in little league softball

Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/22/2015 - 12:05

Wauzeka Coach Bree Groom (left) makes sure that her player gets down before Prairie du Chien’s third baseman Mackenzie Knapp gets the ball to tag her out. Other coaches for Wauzeka’s team include Kirk Beers and Jason Hurda.

In a fifth and sixth grade little league softball game on Wednesday night, Prairie du Chien’s Gundersen team faced off against Wauzeka. Gundersen’s team is coached by Scott Kennedy, Jason Knapp, Keith Hill, Matt Keene and April Krahn. (Photos by Caitlin Bittner)

Gundersen’s third base player Mackenzie Knapp jumps to snag the ball at the top of the third.

Prairie du Chien’s pitcher Allison Kennedy winds up to throw for the waiting Wauzeka player.

Wauzeka’s pitcher Riley Groom fires the ball to first base, helping to seal the 0-1 win for Wauzeka.
Mon
22
Jun

Five receive all-conference honors for Prairie du Chien softball

Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/22/2015 - 12:03

Five Prairie du Chien softball players earned all-conference for the 2015 season. Pictured from left are Jacqueline LaHaie (1st team all-conference outfield along with the team most improved award), Kelsey Achenbach (1st team all-conference infield along with the team MVP award. Achenbach also received 1st team all-district, being the first softball player ever from Prairie to do so), Laura DuCharme (honorable mention all-conference infield), Lauren Nicholson (1st team all-conference pitcher) and Kelly Check (1st team all-conference infield along with the team most improved award).
Thu
18
Jun

Father William “Bill” S.J. Sullivan

Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/18/2015 - 14:19

 

Father William “Bill” S.J. Sullivan, 84, left to be with our Lord on June 16, 2015.

Father Bill was born Dec. 20, 1930 to Arlie and Bessie Sullivan. He graduated from Campion High School in Prairie du Chien, and was later named the first recipient of an annual distinguished Alumni award.

Wed
17
Jun

Prairie du Chien council indecisive on new city attorney

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/17/2015 - 12:26

By Correne Martin

The Prairie du Chien Common Council was unable to decide upon its next city attorney following closed session discussion Tuesday night. Three separate motions were made naming three different individuals who could replace the retiring Tom Peterson, but each motion failed, resulting in the council postponing the hiring decision until its July 7 regular meeting.

Wed
17
Jun

New True Value progressing

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/17/2015 - 12:25

Construction is coming right along on the new Nelson True Value hardware store in Prairie du Chien, across North Marquette Road from Radio Shack. Friede & Associates, of Reedsburg, is the general contractor. Underground work is nearing completion and concrete floors will be poured next week, according to Roger A. Mortensen, Friede project manager. The community will soon see the drives and parking taking shape as well. Completion is still anticipated for October. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp and Caitlin Bittner)

Wed
17
Jun

Walgreens settles lawsuit involving prerecorded calls for prescriptions

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/17/2015 - 12:21

A class action lawsuit against Walgreens (Kolinek v. Walgreen Co., Case No. 12-cv-04806, in Northern District of Illinois) has reached a settlement. According to a mailer received by a Prairie du Chien area resident, the lawsuit alleges that Walgreens made prerecorded calls to the cell phones of certain pharmacy customers, without their consent, to remind them when their prescriptions were due for refill. Walgreens denies any wrongdoing and maintains that prerecorded prescription calls are medical alerts that its customers want and are made with their consent. The settlement doesn’t establish who is correct, but rather is a compromise to end the lawsuit.

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