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Tank at PdC veteran memorial is Top Notch

Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/06/2015 - 15:38

On Wednesday, July 1, the tank located at the Prairie du Chien veteran’s memorial was given a little spruce up by Top Notch Construction and Design, LLC. Pictured, from left, are City Administrator Aaron Kramer, Top Notch owners Paul Langmeier and Pete Langmeier, and chairman of the veteran’s memorial Dean LaPointe. Top Notch owner Dave Drone is not pictured. (Photo by Caitlin Bittner)

By Caitlin Bittner

If you’ve been driving on Marquette Road in Prairie du Chien, you may have noticed that the tank at the Prairie du Chien veteran’s memorial has had a bit of a makeover. On Wednesday, July 1, Top Notch Construction and Design, LLC, began the process of repainting the area landmark. “We had four guys out here all day,” said Pete Langmeier, one of the company’s owners.

Afterward, Pete said that he had a new respect for the men who manned the machine in combat. In order to repaint the tank, the Top Notch workers first power-washed and scraped off the old layer of paint. When it was dried off, the crew then put two coats of paint on the machine to finish off the job.

Top Notch donated both the time and materials for the project’s completion. “Prairie has been very good to us,” said Pete. “We wanted to find a way to give something back.”

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Friends of the Mississippi River to hold beach clean up on St. Feriole Island

Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/06/2015 - 15:29

By Caitlin Bittner

With the beautiful summer weather, many people are spending more time outside along the riverfront. Unfortunately, a time that is meant to be for relaxing and fun is turning into a time spent picking up trash.

“I spend a lot of time down there,” said 29-year-old Desiree Stephenson, organizer of the upcoming community service events to clean up the St. Feriole Island’s Mississippi River beach.

Stephenson said that the desire to do something about the conditions of the beach stemmed from an afternoon with her kids and friends. “We spent about an hour cleaning just so the kids could play. We ended up with a plastic bag full.”

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ATV-UTV Trail

Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/06/2015 - 12:23

ATV-UTV club seeking

members, designated

routes in Crawford County

By Ted Pennekamp

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Bagley Fourth of July Parade

Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/06/2015 - 12:14

A pair of patriotic parade pedallers roll along. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

A young parade participant enjoys a relaxing ride.

A happy remote control enjoys the Bagley Parade.

The crowd below appreciates a light spray of cool water on a warm Saturday.

A group of fun refreshments makes its way along the parade route Saturday.

A young cowboy doffs his hat to all those viewing the parade.

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PdC American Legion honors veterans

Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/06/2015 - 12:06

A group of veterans gather on the field for the National Anthem before the Varsity American Legion baseball game Thursday evening at the St. Feriole Island Ballpark. Many Prairie du Chien residents enjoyed the ball games and the fish fry as part of an event to honor area veterans and to raise funds for the Junior Varsity and Varsity American Legion baseball teams. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

Tyler Adrian gets a good jump off of first base against Platteville.

Jon Dyer fires in a pitch against Platteville Thursday evening.

Drake Coleman hits a single to left field against visiting Platteville in the bottom of the second inning Thursday in the Junior Varsity American Legion game.

Cory Check scores for the Grasshoppers who defeated Platteville 13-3 Thursday.

American Legion Fish Fry Feast honors area veterans

The Prairie du Chien Post 68 Junior American Legion Team won 13-3 in 5 innings over visiting Platteville on Thursday evening, July 2. Jon Dyer and Jacob Mallat combined for the win.

Dyer also went 2x3 with an RBI. Drake Coleman was 2x3 with a double.

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Margaret Aileen Perample

Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/06/2015 - 09:34

Margaret Aileen Perample (Marousek), a long-time resident of Tustin, Calif., passed away on June 30. She was 83 years old.

Peggy was born Dec. 31, 1931 in Prairie du Chien, to Joseph and Margaret Marousek. She graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in 1949, and attended the nursing program at Marquette University for two years. Peggy married John Perample on Feb. 3, 1951 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien.

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Margaret J. Breuer

Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/06/2015 - 09:33

Margaret J. Breuer, 79, of Glen Haven, passed away Thursday, July 2, at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien.

She was born on Dec. 22, 1935, the daughter of Edward and Frances (Crubel) Weber. Margaret married Burnell A. Breuer on Feb. 20, 1957. They lived and farmed near Glen Haven raising their family there until 1992 when they moved to Cassville. Margaret was a very caring and giving individual. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Glen Haven and later a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville. Margaret loved keeping up with her family and their activities.

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T. Jan Wiseman

Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/06/2015 - 09:32

T. Jan Wiseman, 74, of Salisbury, Md. and native of Patch Grove, went to be with the Lord on June 30, after a brief illness. He was the son of C. Edward and Gertrude Wiseman, who owned Patch Grove Creamery.

A 1959 graduate of Patch Grove High School, he was active in school including being a member of the school’s outstanding basketball team which compiled a record of 67-10 from 1956-59. Wiseman was active in the drama and music programs, as well. During his senior year, he formed a sports scores reporting network to the media in Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Prairie du Chien, and Madison. He also wrote a sports column under the pseudonym of Hank Hawkins.

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Virginia K. Romanek

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/30/2015 - 09:17

Virginia K. Romanek, 86, a longtime resident of Wauzeka, passed away Sunday, June 28, with her family by her side, at the Prairie Maison Care Center in Prairie du Chien.

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Local girl a state finalist for Junior Pre-Teen Miss Wisconsin pageant

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/30/2015 - 09:16

Junior Pre-Teen Miss Wisconsin Pageant state finalist Alexis Feran smiles pretty and stands in her “pretty feet” position. (Photo by Addison Mumm)

By Addison Mumm

With poise and pep, Alexis Feran was named a state finalist for the junior pre-teen age division in the National American Miss Wisconsin Pageant. Her outgoing attitude, sweet demeanor and many talents got her an invitation to participate in this Miss Wisconsin pageant. Alexis is the daughter of Michael Feran and Brittany Myers, both from Prairie du Chien.

At 8 years old, Alexis will travel to Wisconsin Dells, Aug. 20 and 21, for the state finalist round of the pageant. Already, Alexis completed interviews and volunteered to assist in a presentation in front of the entire pageant group. If Alexis wins the title of National American Miss 2015 Junior Pre-Teen of Wisconsin, she will travel to Hollywood, Calif. and partake in the national level competition.

“She was very outgoing, not like the other contestants there,” said Reni Feran, Alexis’ step-mother.

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