Community

The October Sauk Prairie Middle School Middle Level Leader is Jack Rozema, son of Rachel and Brent Rozema.   

Sauk Prairie Ambulance EMT Kelli Kirch was named by Representative Dave Considine as the First Responder of the Year for the 81^st Assembly District. Kirch attended a ceremony at the State Capitol building on the Assembly floor and received a citation.

The image of a menacing yet somewhat alluring man with canines piercing the neck of an unsuspecting victim has been circulating for more than 100 years and is believed to have evolved from ancient Romanian folklore.

Drive through a suburban neighborhood in October and it’s likely you will find yards filled with inflatable witches, animatronic grim reapers and makeshift graveyards bearing witty sayings on tombstone and bony hands reaching out from the soil.

Halloween is an enjoyable holiday for all, but particularly for children. Kids enjoy the opportunity to channel their whimsy and imagination, whether that involves choosing a clever costume or helping design the theme and scope of home decorations.

Jack-o’-lanterns are one of many indelible symbols of Halloween. It’s hard to pinpoint the precise origins of jack-o’-lanterns, but many historians trace the tradition to 19th century Ireland. In fact, this instantly recognizable staple of Halloween decor actually gets its name from an Irish folktale character named “Stingy Jack.”

FFA fruit sale

The Wisconsin Heights FFA chapter is having their annual fruit sale! If you are looking for top-quality fresh fruit or a great holiday gift for a friend or family, then look no further! The FFA has everything from apple, orange and grapefruit boxes to beef sticks and mixed fruit boxes.

The Mazomanie Free Library recognized retiring library Trustee Betty Schlough recently. Schlough had served on the Mazomanie Free Library Board of Trustees for 23 years, including 12 years as Board Secretary.

Solar power informational meeting

On October 12, a group of leaders from all corners of Sauk County descended upon the 6:8 Inc. facility in Sauk City. The group is part of the Sauk County Institute of Leadership (SCIL), facilitated by UW-Madison Sauk County Extension Educator Morgan McArthur.