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28
Nov

Local teen ready to graduate from Wisconsin challenge academy

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 11/28/2016 - 11:40

Kyle is shown repelling in a physical fitness drill at the Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy, a 22-week program for high school students at risk of not graduating high school. (Submitted photo)

Prairie du Chien youth Kyle Wilkinson, 18, son of Beth Fitzl and John Hying, is pictured at Fort McCoy, where he’s attended the Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy and will graduate in December. (Submitted photo)

By Correne Martin

Kyle Wilkinson was falling behind in high school and didn’t have enough credits, heading into his senior year, to graduate on time. He also had a history of difficulty coping with the stress and interpersonal challenges presented in the high school setting. So, when the Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy was introduced, he decided it was the right fit for him.

Kyle, 18, the son of Beth Fitzl and John Hying, is a student at Prairie du Chien High School. But this semester, he is enrolled in the challenge academy, which began July 21, in Fort McCoy and ends with graduation on Dec. 17.

Kyle and his family learned of the alternative education program when Prairie du Chien teacher Heather DeBruin and Dean of Students Karen Sjoberg suggested the opportunity.

Mon
28
Nov

New Birth Center

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/28/2016 - 11:23

Heather Kramer and Alison Peralta stand in front of Trillium Midwifery Services.

Trillium Midwifery Services has a large and comfortable birthing bed.

Trillium Midwifery Services Birth Center offers water births as well.

 

Birth center offers women a comfortable, safe alternative

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Many people in their 80s or older can probably recall when it wasn’t at all uncommon, especially in rural areas, to have births in homes rather than hospitals. 

Mon
28
Nov

Mary Catheryn Judas

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/28/2016 - 09:02

 

Mary Catheryn Judas, 95, of Prairie du Chien, and formerly of Waterloo, Iowa, died on Nov. 25, at Prairie Maison Nursing Home.

 

Fri
25
Nov

Nancy (Boyles) Kaisner Bruce Ball

Submitted by admin on Fri, 11/25/2016 - 14:33

Nancy (Boyles) Kaisner Bruce Ball passed away on Tuesday evening, Nov. 22, at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital, Tyler, Texas, after a brief illness. 

 

Nancy Earl Boyles was born on Aug. 10, 1935, in Amarillo, Texas, to Earl E. (Epp) Boyles and Frances Jane (Rutledge) Boyles. Nancy attended Amarillo schools, graduating from Amarillo High School in 1954.

Mon
21
Nov

PdC girls win

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/21/2016 - 12:07

Prairie du Chien got good looks at the basket throughout the contest.

The Lady Blackhawks’ Hope Meyer drives the lane for a lay-up.

Faith Dillman (34) fights for a rebound against Fennimore Friday night.

Prairie du Chien’s Hope Meyer looks for a cutting teammate versus Fennimore.

Prairie’s Lindsey Nicholson drives the lane and dishes off against visiting Fennimore Friday night. (Photos by Ted Pennekamp)

Prairie’s McKenna Keeney grabs a loose ball under Prairie’s basket in first half action.

 

Prairie girls 

beat Fennimore

Prairie du Chien defeated visiting Fennimore 42-31 in a nonconference girls basketball game Friday night. 

Prairie took the first half 22-16 and the second half 20-15 to earn the victory. 

Prairie du Chien is now 1-0 on the season, while Fennimore dropped to 0-2.

Mon
21
Nov

Highway 18-60 Project

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/21/2016 - 12:03

Both sides (three lanes) of Highway 18 are now open in the construction zone of the Highway 18-60 project in the town of Bridgeport. In the near future, all four lanes are expected to be open.

 

Both sides of Highway 18 open in construction zone

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Recently, both sides of Highway 18 have opened for traffic as part of the Highway 18-60 Project in the town of Bridgeport.

Mon
21
Nov

Wauzeka-Steuben School Budget

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/21/2016 - 12:00

 

Wauzeka-Steuben School Board to review residents’ ideas regarding budget

By Ted Pennekamp

 

At a special school board meeting on Nov. 16, residents presented several ideas to the Wauzeka-Steuben School Board regarding the district’s budget deficit of $448,689.

Mon
21
Nov

Vinehout to talk locally on affect of state budget on schools

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 11/21/2016 - 11:12

Sen. Kathleen Vinehout (D-Alma) will speak in Wauzeka Wednesday, Nov. 30, on “What everyone should know about schools and Wisconsin’s budget.”

The town hall meeting featuring her talk will be at 6 p.m., at Century Hall, 213 E. Front St. A discussion by those attending will follow Vinehout’s presentation.

“The current policies to privatize schools and to lower property taxes are on a collision course,” Vinehout said. “It is not possible to have both.  School districts chiefly held referendums for capital improvements. Now, many districts must hold them to keep the lights on and doors open. One significant way to lower school property taxes is for the state to put more money in aid to schools. Former Gov. Tommy Thompson put $1 billion into school aid, which resulted in a subsequent drop in property taxes.”  

Mon
21
Nov

Operation Santa helps brighten the holidays for Crawford County residents

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 11/21/2016 - 11:10

Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home, of Prairie du Chien, has contributed $250 toward the 2016 Operation Santa efforts, organized by the Prairie du Chien Jaycees. Laura Moerer, of the Jaycees, is pictured with Ryan Kester, also a Jaycee, representing Thornburg-Grau, at Hoffman Hall during the Operation Santa hat, coat and mitten drive. (Submitted photo)

Joe Morovits delivered a donation of $100 to the Prairie du Chien Jaycees for Operation Santa during the Hat, Coat and Mitten Drive Saturday. Morovits puts Christmas lights up on Stuckey Road in Prairie du Chien every year. His donation is from the donation box that he puts at the light display. (Submitted photo)

By Correne Martin

Operation Santa has been assisting Crawford County citizens in need for well over 50 years. And, the Prairie du Chien Jaycees’ elves are at it once again—seeking contributions from community organizations and residents, coordinating donations and shopping for families so that no one goes without this Christmas season.

Donation boxes—where new or gently used toys, hats, coats, mittens and scarves can be given—have been placed at businesses around Crawford County.

“We have more and more businesses who just use their own box and decorate it up for donations,” said Tarah Marx, of the Jaycees. “But we can always bring you a box if you wish and we ask that businesses notify us if they’ve put out a box so we can be sure to schedule pick-up.”

Mon
21
Nov

Christmas Cookie and Candy Sale Dec. 10 at museum

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 11/21/2016 - 11:06

 The annual Christmas Cookie and Candy Sale at the Fort Crawford Museum visitor center will take place Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cookies and candy can be purchased by the dozen and funds raised will benefit the museum.

About 40 volunteers, many of whom are associated with the museum, will give of their time to bake a variety of goodies for the sale. Community members are encouraged to view the display of beautifully-decorated Christmas trees, embellished by sponsors as part of Christmas at the Fort, and buy some yummy sweets to take home at the same time.

Around 150 dozen cookies are anticipated to be spread out across tables, from which customers can choose their favorite flavors. Shoppers are asked to bring their own containers.

The book store, including a selection of discounted books, will also be open during the cookie and candy sale for Christmas gift ideas.

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