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Travis Pauley presented with Quilt of Valor

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/03/2024 - 8:11pm

At the March monthly meeting of the Black Earth American Legion, a presentation of a Quilt of Valor was made to Post 313 Vice Commander Travis Pauley. Making the presentation was Karen Demaree of Wisconsin Quilts of Valor foundation. Pictured, from left to right: Bill Rettenmund, Travis Pauley, and Karen Demaree.

At the March monthly meeting of the Black Earth American Legion, a presentation of a Quilt of Valor was made to Post 313 Vice Commander Travis Pauley. Making the presentation was Karen Demaree of Wisconsin Quilts of Valor foundation. Pictured, from left to right: Bill Rettenmund, Travis Pauley, and Karen Demaree.

Black Earth and Mazomanie community news

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/03/2024 - 8:10pm

WHP 2.0 performing “barbecuing Hamlet”

 

Bank of Prairie du Sac warns about scams

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/03/2024 - 8:09pm

Pictured, left to right, Bank of Prairie du Sac employees Roxi Maier, Brett Kirner, and Heather Zick. Both Maier and Zick are Optimist members.

On January 31st, Brett Kirner, Senior Vice President of the Bank of Prairie du Sac, spoke to the Sauk Prairie Optimist Club about the spread of online and phone scams. These scams have become increasingly sophisticated and anyone – in all age groups – can be taken in by them.

US Dairy Forage Research Center Director visits

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/03/2024 - 8:08pm

Pictured, left to right: Dennis Hancock of the USDA Forage Research Center and Dick McFarlane, Optimist Member.

Dennis Hancock, Director of the US Dairy Forage Research Center, talked about the Center’s upcoming move, to the Sauk Prairie Optimist Club on February 7th.  The Center, currently located on Sunset Drive between Prairie du Sac and Merrimac, is moving the majority of its operations across Highway 78 to land formerly part of the Badger Arm

Donation made to Middle School Forensics team

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/03/2024 - 8:07pm

Sauk Prairie Optimist member Ellen Paul, left, presents Louann Rinken, Sauk Prairie Middle School Forensics Coach, right with a check for $300 for the program. The Sauk Prairie Middle School Forensics team had a stellar year according to Rinken. Paul, along with a teacher from Richland Center, co-founded the Middle School Forensics program in the mid-70s when she was a teacher there, before becoming Principal there in 1979.

Sauk Prairie Optimist member Ellen Paul, left, presents Louann Rinken, Sauk Prairie Middle School Forensics Coach, right with a check for $300 for the program. The Sauk Prairie Middle School Forensics team had a stellar year according to Rinken.

Ann Moran visits and talks mental health

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/03/2024 - 8:06pm

Pictured, left to right: Shawn Lerch, CEO of Sauk Prairie Healthcare; Ann Moran, Sauk Prairie Healthcare Behavioral Health Director; and Carol May, Optimist Membe,r on January 3.

On January 3, Ann Moran, Director of Behavioral Health for Sauk Prairie Healthcare, spoke to the Sauk Prairie Optimist Club at their morning meeting. Moran will be building a program to meet the core behavioral health needs of the communities Sauk Prairie Healthcare serves.

Sauk Prairie community news

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/03/2024 - 8:05pm

Shake off the Blues Dance

 

Sauk Prairie Healthcare receives gift from Darrell J. McCluskey Trust

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/03/2024 - 8:04pm

At right: Dolores “Dode” and Darrell “Mac” McCluskey.

Sauk Prairie Healthcare Foundation recently received a gift of $13,792.97 from the Darrell J. McCluskey Trust. 

Prairie du Sac Fire holds annual 5K, Easter Egg Hunt

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/03/2024 - 7:56pm

The Prairie du Sac Fire Department held their annual Easter Egg Hunt and 5K last Saturday. There were 59 participants in the 5K, and Jacob Wiegmann of Merrimac was the overall winner. Age bracket winners received medals. The egg hunt featured over 6,000 eggs in Marion Park; candy and prize baskets were also handed out.

Knights of Columbus hold Easter Egg hunt

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/03/2024 - 7:55pm

The annual Knights of Columbus Easter Egg hunt was held on Holy Saturday March 30th at St. Norbert’s. Kids participated in the hunt on a windy and cool afternoon with three different age groups. There were live bunnies, live baby chicks, traditional Easter treat bags, pictures with the Easter Bunny and a good time was had by all. Pictured with the Easter Bunny are the prize winners, left to right: Grayson Campbell, Matthew Schoepp, Bennett Warmka, “Bunn E Rabbit,” Ayda Wipperfurth, Spencer McRae and Cooper Glynn.

The annual Knights of Columbus Easter Egg hunt was held on Holy Saturday March 30th at St.

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