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3M donates confined space rescue equipment to Prairie du Chien Fire Department

Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/27/2015 - 13:33

The cost of the new confined space equipment donated to the Prairie du Chien Fire Department by 3M is close to $20,000. Pictured, from left, are Tom Harris, 3M plant manager; Bob Irvine, 3M plant engineer; Harry Remz, Prairie du Chien fire chief; Tim Deluhery, Prairie du Chien deputy fire chief and 3M employee; and Joel Arnold, 3M plant engineering manager. (Photo by Caitlin Bittner)

By Caitlin Bittner

On Tuesday, July 21, 3M officially donated new confined space equipment to the Prairie du Chien Fire Department.

“We’re required to have a back up rescue team,” explained Bob Irvine, 3M plant engineer.

For this rescue team, confined space training is a must, which is why 3M also paid to send a few members of the fire department to Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore to be certified in confined space rescues.

“The equipment cost about $20,000 and we really hope that the only time we have to use it is when we train,” said Deputy Fire Chief Tim Deluhery.

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Former hospital to be torn down

Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/24/2015 - 15:13

The former Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital building will no longer exist by the end of the year.

For more than two years, since planning for the new Medical Center began, the old Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital building has been listed for sale with little interest generated. Hospital leadership also sought input and ideas regarding reuse, and contacted several organizations to promote their consideration of utilizing the building.

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Charlotte Brown (nee Sawa)

Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/24/2015 - 09:19

Charlotte Brown (nee Sawa), 68, passed away in peace on July 16.

Charlotte was the daughter of Zenon and Lydia Sawa, long-time residents of Prairie du Chien. She was born in a refugee camp in Austria after WWII as her parents emigrated from Ukraine. They settled in Prairie in 1949.

Charlotte graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Prairie in 1964, and then moved to Chicago and later to Orlando, Fla.

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Jared J. Winkers

Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/24/2015 - 08:23

Jared J. Winkers, 17, of Cassville, passed away Monday, July 20, at his home due to an accidental shooting.

He was born on Aug. 4, 1997, in Lancaster, the son of Kelly and Kit (Kelley) Winkers. Jared graduated from Cassville High School in May 2015 and was attending Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore working towards a welding certificate and CNC Setup/Operation certification. He had a passion for guns and cars and loved hunting, playing his guitar and his Xbox.

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Maria Ann Wenzel

Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/24/2015 - 08:17

Maria Ann Wenzel, 64, of Prairie du Chien, and longtime resident of La Crosse, passed away on July 20, in Racine.

She was born on Nov. 19, 1950 in Winona, Minn. to Bruno and Antoinette (Sykora) Wenzel. She grew up with five brothers and two sisters in Chippewa Falls.

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George P. Jansen

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/23/2015 - 13:44

George P. Jansen, 51, of Bagley passed away in his sleep at home on Wednesday, July 22.

He was born July 15, 1964 in Cuba City, the son of George and Cecelia (Hoelker) Jansen.

He is survived by his mother Cecelia Jansen of Benton, his significant other, Kim Reed of Bagley; his children, George, Corey, Lori and Katie; a sister Vicki Weber of Benton and a grandson Archie. He was preceded in death by a son Benjamin; his father, along with an infant brother and sister.

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Pete’s Hamburger Stand provides helping hand

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/23/2015 - 13:01

As a result of its annual Memorial Day fundraiser, Pete’s Hamburger Stand, in downtown Prairie du Chien, was able to raise over $3,000 dollars for charitable organizations. Anne Saxer (left) represented the CouleeCap Food Pantry and received a $500 donation from Mary Huser of Pete’s Hamburger Stand. (Photos by Caitlin Bittner)

Jamie Stram, treasurer of the Prairie du Chien Jaycees, accepted a $500 donation from Paul Gokey of Pete’s Hamburger Stand. Stram said that the money would go to funding Operation Santa drive where the Jaycees provide assistance to over 200 families in need each year.

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Aug. 31 deadline set for adding veterans’ names to Seneca area Veterans Memorial

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/23/2015 - 12:58

The date for the grand opening of the Seneca area Veterans Memorial is set for Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The memorial site is on Highway 27/Main St. in Seneca, directly across from Greener’s Corner, and work is being done weekly to have it completed before the opening date.

Names to be inscribed on the wall need to be submitted to the monument company by the Memorial Committee no later than Aug. 31. Names received by the end of August will be inscribed with no charge to the submitter. As of Sept. 1, there will be a charge for inscription. Dates of service are needed to ensure the names go on the correct wall.

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Operation Troop Aid partners with COTR

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/23/2015 - 12:56

Operation Troop Aid (OTA), the esteemed national, non-profit military care package charity, has received an invitation from Country on the River (COTR) to participate in its upcoming August events as the official military charity of choice.

For the fourth consecutive year, OTA will partner with COTR. The three-day country music festival will take place Thursday, Aug. 6, through Saturday, Aug. 8.

As part of the mutual endeavor, OTA and COTR will generate care packages to send to troops overseas. Charitable donations will also be encouraged throughout the duration of the festival.

“We are honored to have Operation Troop Aid join us once again at Country on the River,” said festival organizer, Scott Sheckler. “The support that OTA brings to our troops is invaluable; Country on the River is committed to the Operation Troop Aid mission and we support its efforts fully. We look forward to OTA’s awesome display of patriotism at our event.”

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Routine traffic stop leads to meth bust in PdC

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/23/2015 - 12:55

On Wednesday, July 15 at approximately 4:20 p.m., the Prairie du Chien Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle that was being operated by a revoked driver.

During the traffic stop while the officer was issuing a citation, Crawford County Deputy Joe Breeser and his K9 Breck arrived at the scene. K9 Breck was utilized and indicated to the presence of narcotics in the vehicle. A search of the vehicle was conducted.

As a result of the search, the operator, Quinn A. Echard, 35, Luana, Iowa, was arrested and transported to the Crawford County Jail. Tentative charges include possession of methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine drug paraphernalia.

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