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Wed
18
Nov

SafeRide Program

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/18/2015 - 10:29

 

City considering dropping 

its part in SafeRide Program, 

but program expected to continue

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Tue
17
Nov

June M. Lee

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/17/2015 - 09:42

 

June M. Lee, 95, of Platteville, died on Friday, Nov. 13, at Gray’s Nursing Home, Platteville. 

June was born on May 24, 1920, the daughter of Roy and Louella (Bausman) McLimans. She met her future husband, Delbert F. Lee, at the roller rink in Platteville. They were united in marriage on Dec. 30, 1939. He preceded her in death on March 5, 1973. June worked at the Platteville Hospital as a house-keeper for 20 years. June was an avid bowler; she was inducted into the first class of the Platteville Bowling Association Hall of Fame. 

Mon
16
Nov

Proposed Referendum Limits

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/16/2015 - 14:51

 

Prairie du Chien School Board takes stand against bill to restrict referenda

By Ted Pennekamp

 

The Prairie du Chien School Board unanimously passed a resolution on Nov. 9 against proposed legislation that would place restrictions on school district referendum ballot dates and implement a two-year waiting period following a failed referendum. 

Mon
16
Nov

Pete’s Hamburgers gives to library

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 11/16/2015 - 11:59

Pete’s Hamburgers contributed a donation of $500 toward the Prairie du Chien Memorial Library capital campaign to raise $1.5 million, which the city will match, toward expansion of the facility. On Thursday, Nov. 12. Paul Gokey (front, right) presented the donation to library board chair Linda Munson (front, left). Also pictured are Librarian Nancy Ashmore (back, left) and Prairie du Chien City Administrator Aaron Kramer. “I’m grateful to see this library expand,” Gokey said. (Photo by Correne Martin)

Mon
16
Nov

Crews in final stages of removing former hospital

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 11/16/2015 - 11:57

From Dunn Street looking southeast, the former Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital structure continues to disappear, as about 10,000 square feet of the 95,000-square-foot former facility remains to be torn down, sorted and recycled. Still standing on Nov. 9 was part of the covered ER entrance. (Photos by Correne Martin)

Mounds of dirt and exposed infrastructure now sit in place of the old Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital building, shown here from Taylor Street looking northwest. This was the side of the hospital where the sunroom previously stood.

As the final portions of Prairie du Chien’s former hospital building are removed, Crossing Rivers Health looks back with fondness at the legacy of service the building provided, and looks forward to new opportunities the property will offer to area communities.

An update on the project was provided Friday by hospital administration:

•10,000 square feet of the 95,000-square-foot former Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital facility remains to be torn down, sorted and recycled.

•The extensive asbestos abatement project is complete. This abatement undertaking by Robinson Brothers utilized more than 30 workers for four weeks.

•According to Fred Runde, of Clayton County Recycling, more than 1,000 tons of metal were recovered through the sorting and recycling efforts.

•After the concrete is removed, the site will be seeded to await future possibilities.

Mon
16
Nov

Seneca unveils veterans memorial

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 11/16/2015 - 11:46

A veteran is reflected in the polished black granite of the entry stone to the new veterans memorial in Seneca, dedicated Wednesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day 2015.

Veterans and their families searched intently for the names of their loved ones among the granite tablets listing all service men and women from the Seneca area who served, dating back to the Civil War.

Groundbreaking for the Seneca Area Veterans Memorial began 14 months ago. Since that time, over $120,000 was raised to erect the memorial, which was designed by 2014 Seneca graduate Cacey Ostrander. The project itself was spearheaded by Seneca resident and businessman, the late Jerry Johnson.

Trudy Johnson unveils a small stone and plaque at the base of the memorial’s flagpoles that Krause Monument donated in memory of her husband, Jerry, whose idea started the groundwork for a veterans memorial in Seneca.

Members of the McCormick-Rose American Legion Post 308, of Gays Mills, saluted the American Flag as it was raised for the dedication ceremony of the Seneca Area Veterans Memorial on Wednesday, Nov. 11.

By Correne Martin

Seneca area citizens and natives gathered with grateful hearts Wednesday, Nov. 11, for those who worked so hard to dream, plan and create a beautiful veterans memorial in the community, a reminder of the people who placed freedom for others over and above their own safety. In the words of Pastor Lynn Schreck, “It’s now a permanent reminder of our memories and our gratitude for those who’ve served.”

Mon
16
Nov

A joyful noise benefits a good cause

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 11/16/2015 - 11:32

Jen Kapinus, the local Salvation Army coordinator, is happy to be able to assist Crawford County families and transients throughout the year, but she always looks forward to spreading Christmas magic to families in need each year as well. The public can help the organization by putting spare change in the iconic red kettles or by sponsoring a family’s presents this Christmas. (Photo by Correne Martin)

By Correne Martin

The local Salvation Army raised a record amount of funds in 2014 thanks to community participation in its holiday Red Kettle campaign. The $18,234 in donations received right here in Crawford County benefitted 98 individuals and families in homeless and emergency situations, with needs such as rental assistance and emergency lodging, groceries, meals, clothes, school supplies, gas to get to work and appointments, medical supplies and prescriptions, domestic abuse refuge, utility bills and some vehicle repairs. The yearly campaign is the Salvation Army’s only means of fundraising.

Mon
16
Nov

Area kids treat our troops

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 11/16/2015 - 11:30

Tessa, Logan and Kye Higgins, of rural Wauzeka, decided to donate their Halloween candy as Treats for Troops. Thanks to a little help from their parents and Suppz Gym’s Mary Sheckler, and her kids, 150 pounds of assorted candy was sent to surprise a number of troops.

By Correne Martin

Over 150 pounds of Halloween candy was sent to members of the military from the area, thanks to some local kids who gave up their goodies for a Treats for Troops effort.

It all began on Oct. 31 when Michael and Lara Czajkowski Higgins’ three kids were trick-or-treating and learned that another youngster was trick-or-treating for troops. When they got home that evening, Logan, Tessa and Kye discussed with their parents how they could do the same and help brighten a service member’s day. The three threw all of their candy into a bucket—all 10 pounds of it—and decided to pay it forward. Though, as kids can be kids, they kept 12 pieces each. The next day, they put up signs at their school about the plans to collect more treats, and Michael and Lara also placed Treats for Troops boxes at their workplaces, Peoples State Bank and Czajkowski Higgins and Rider.

“In one week, we had 85 pounds,” Michael said.

Mon
16
Nov

More than just apples making their way into the classroom through Farm to School program

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 11/16/2015 - 11:27

The AmeriCorps Farm to School coordinator for Crawford County, Haley Mahr, who started in August, is pictured explaining to B.A. Kennedy Elementary School students about beets.

By Correne Martin

Apples might be a familiar sight on teachers’ desks across Crawford County, but other locally-grown, fresh fruits and vegetables are finding a place in the classroom regularly as well. Haley Mahr, the county’s new AmeriCorps Farm to School coordinator, is one of those who helps introduce and refresh kids’ experiences with such produce.

Every month, the Farm to School program, which falls under the UW-Extension arm, is present in the Prairie du Chien public and Catholic schools as well as Seneca, Wauzeka and North Crawford. As the county’s nutrition educator, Mahr, who came to Crawford County as a recent college graduate from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, focuses on helping people, especially kids, become more connected with their community’s agriculture.

Fri
13
Nov

A. Darlene Wolfgram

Submitted by admin on Fri, 11/13/2015 - 15:09

 

A. Darlene Wolfgram, 88, of Prairie du Chien passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Crossing Rivers Hospital. 

She was born May 11, 1927 in Prairie du Chien the daughter of Leo and Carrie (Speck) LaPointe. She married Herman Wolfgram on April 19, 1947 in Prairie du Chien. He preceded her in death on Nov. 16, 1999. Darlene worked as a secretary for the Prairie du Chien School District from 1960 to 1991. She was an active member of the United Methodist Church and served as the choir director. She loved to bowl and was involved with the Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital Partners Group. 

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