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Wisconsin outbreak of blood infections has not occurred in Crawford County

Submitted by admin1 on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 11:48

By Correne Martin

An outbreak of deadly bloodstream infections caused by bacteria called Elizabethkingia is under investigation in Wisconsin. Since Nov. 1, there have been 48 cases of Elizabethkingia anophelis infections, including 18 related deaths, according to the Department of Health Services, Division of Public Health.

Crawford County Public Health Director Gloria Wall confirmed that Crawford County and the surrounding counties have not seen any cases of the infections.

“It’s mostly over on the other side of the state,” she said, “and it’s mostly very ill people who are getting it.”

Affected counties include Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Jefferson, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sauk, Sheboygan, Washington and Waukesha, according to the Wisconsin DHS website (dhs.wisconsin.gov).

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Duane Edward Leard

Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 08:37

Duane Edward Leard of Harvard, Ill. ran full stride and pain free into the waiting arms of our Lord in the early morning of March 3.

He was born in Prairie du Chien, and was a member of the “Blackhawk” graduating Class of ’51. He married Barbara Rose Zolts of Wonder Lake, Ill. in 1958 and worked as an electronic technician at Admiral Corporation, Sun Electric and Snap-On. Duane was a 48-year member of the Harvard Moose Lodge #1289, a patron of Mooseheart and Moosehaven and a loyal fan of the Green Bay Packers.

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Sandra M. Kozelka

Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/11/2016 - 14:08

Sandra M. Kozelka, 68, of West Union, Iowa passed away Wednesday, March 9 at Palmer Lutheran Health Center in West Union.

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Sharon Sharp

Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/11/2016 - 11:35

Sharon Sharp, 72, of Marquette, Iowa died Thursday, March 10, at Great River Care Center, McGregor, Iowa.

Sharon Ann, the daughter of Carl and Mary (Koecke) Valley, was born June 15, 1943 in Prairie du Chien. She graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in 1961. Sharon was united in marriage with Terry Sharp on Feb. 19, 1977 at St. Mary Catholic Church in McGregor, Iowa.

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Hugh R. Daniels, III, (Danny)

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/10/2016 - 13:15

Hugh R. Daniels, III, (Danny), 73, of Nashville,Tenn., formerly of Eastman passed away Feb. 7,

He was the beloved husband of Cindy (Olson), formerly of Seneca. He was Raised in Cleveland, Ohio, and retired from McGraw Hill Publishing. He was the dear father to Heidi Daniels, Joy Burcham, Erin Stamolis and Patrick Mackey, and grandfather to Houston, Griffin, and Camryn Burcham, Ella and Tess Stamolis, Emmalyn Mackey, and honorary grandchildren, Lainie and Brilie Esser.

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PdC-born actress starred in 1920’s ‘The Last of the Mohicans’

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 03/09/2016 - 11:40

Barbara Bedford, born Violet May Rose in 1903 in Prairie du Chien, starred in the 1920 silent film “The Last of the Mohicans” adaptation. The film will be shown for free at the Prairie Cinema on Saturday, March 19, at 10 a.m. A historical introduction about Bedford’s life will precede the 80-minute movie.

For the first time in nearly 100 years, the 1920 silent film adaptation of “The Last of the Mohicans” will be shown in Prairie du Chien, the birthplace of the motion picture’s star, Barbara Bedford. Born Violet May Rose in 1903, Bedford was featured in dozens of films from 1920 to 1945, none bigger than the production based on the classic James Fenimore Cooper adventure novel. While Bedford has been mostly forgotten today, the Prairie du Chien Historical Society hopes to change that with this one-time-only showing of one of her greatest roles.

On Saturday, March 19, at 10 a.m., Prairie Cinema will host the special presentation. Thanks to the generosity of owners Lee and Diane Akin, admission to the film will be free of charge (although donations will be accepted) and refreshments will be available for purchase at the snack bar. Anyone who wants to be a special part of this singular event might consider attending in 1920s costume.

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Man arrested for fourth OWI

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 03/09/2016 - 11:38

On March 5, at 11:51 p.m., a Crawford County Sheriff’s deputy came upon a 2014 Nissan Infiniti LT parked on Main Street at Shortcut Road in the township of Seneca. The parked vehicle was partially in the southbound lane of traffic with its brake lights illuminated.

The deputy made contact with the driver, Jeffrey J. Faulkner, 44, Boscobel. Faulkner displayed signs of impairment and was asked to perform standardized field sobriety tests. Faulkner refused to complete all of the field sobriety tests.

Faulkner was placed under arrest for fourth offense operating a motor vehicle while under the influence and later transported to the Crawford County Jail. Faulkner may also be charged with operating while revoked.

This case is being referred to the Crawford County District Attorney’s Office.

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Hands-Only CPR a quick, lifesaving skill to learn

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 03/09/2016 - 11:36

Crawford County Health Director Gloria Wall demonstrates Hands-Only CPR while a class participant, John Balk, follows along with the AED instructions to “shock the non-responsive person.” (Photo by Correne Martin)

By Correne Martin

Most people who survive a cardiac emergency are helped by a bystander. If you take the time to learn and practice Hands-Only CPR, you could be the bystander who provides life-saving care until professional responders arrive.

Hands-Only CPR can be learned in minutes. All it takes is the willingness to act and a few simple skills and you could save someone who is suffering a heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest.

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Veterans services could be reduced across Wisconsin

Submitted by admin1 on Wed, 03/09/2016 - 11:33

By Correne Martin

County veterans service office assistance for veterans and their dependents could be cut back if recently introduced Wisconsin legislation (AB 821 and SB 668) passes. The legislation would remove some of the locally-offered benefits, such as driver’s license and park pass eligibility determinations, from the county office and offer them through a consortium office shared with a nearby county or at an office in Madison, thus requiring veterans to travel farther to receive those services or utilize email or fax to send documents to the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs.

“They’re not taking into consideration that our local veterans don’t want to or can’t drive to Madison for these services. They might not know how to use email or send faxes,” Crawford County Veterans Service Officer Laura Moore stated. “If they just come into our office, I can look at their ID and verify their information much quicker and make it easier for them.”

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Kickapoo Watershed Project

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/09/2016 - 11:08

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