03 May 2023

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Check It Out!

Check It Out!


Check It Out! LORI KREIS, DIRECTOR KEWASKUM PUBLIC LIBRARY I went to a conference last week and came home with many things. Some were ideas and information about literacy, strategic planning, self-care and building planning. Others included posters, handouts, and business cards. I networked with current colleagues and met new ones. This was the first conference I attended in person since late

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Library Events

Library Events


Library Events Activities at the Campbellsport Public Library 220 North Helena St. P.O. Box 405 www.campbellsportlibrary.org 920-533-8534 Greetings from the Campbellsport Library! The library staff is busy preparing for our summer reading program. Our theme this year is All Together Now! We will be celebrating community, kindness, and teamwork. Sign up for children, teens and adults

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Water, Essential for Life

Water, Essential for Life


Water, Essential for Life MARK WALTERS COLUMNIST This photo shows a perfect setting for spring runoff _lling natures reservoirs. This past week, I really did not know what I was going to do for an adventure worth writing about. As it always does, an idea came to me and, I think you will agree, it was a good one. Well, in to this week’s column, you will see some words of wisdom written

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Kewaskum Splits Double-Header with KML

Kewaskum Splits Double-Header with KML


Kewaskum Splits Double-Header with KML KHS SOFTBALL Kewaskum’s undefeated conference record was interrupted by Kettle Moraine Lutheran (KML) with a split double-header on Thursday, April 27. Game One Kewaskum got o_ to a slow start and were down 1-0 until they scored three runs in the fourth and piled on another four runs in the sixth. In the fourth inning, Kyli Baka singled and advanced

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Dale Lehmann

Dale Lehmann


Dale Lehmann passed away April 17, 2023, with his family by his side after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Dale was born on February 29, 1948, in Hartford to William and Mary (Freehauf). Being a leap year baby and left-handed set the tone for his vibrant personality known and loved by many. Dale grew up and primarily lived his life in Wisconsin. He often told stories of attending grade school in a one room schoolhouse in a town called Katzenbach, now named Mayfield. He continued on to attend Slinger High School where he met his future wife, Marlene (Puls). They married in April 1969 and started their life together in Slinger.Dale worked as a Heating Ventilation & Air Condi - tioning (HVAC) Designer for heating and cooling companies in Milwaukee. Shortly after marriage, with a dream of building a family home in northern Wisconsin on a lake filled with muskie, they purchased property on Squirrel Lake, in Minocqua. Together, they dedicated every free opportunity during weekends and summer vacations to working on their future family home. With much help from family and friends along the way, they were finally able to move to Minocqua in 1979. Dale continued working in the HVAC business and started his own HVAC designing business in 1993, eventually retiring in 2011.Dale’s pastimes included spending time with family and friends, hunting, sitting by a crackling fire, an occasional game of golf, watching NASCAR races, playing with dogs, especially yellow labrador retrievers, and drinking old fashioneds. Of all of these, his greatest passion was fishing. He frequently planned trips with his family and friends to explore new fishing destinations, among them were two trips to Alaska and several to Canada.Dale is survived by his wife, Marlene; his son, Steve (Christina) Lehmann; granddaughter, Ashley; brother, William (Clare) Lehmann.The family wishes to thank the caring crew at Mill Creek Memory Care and UP Home Health & Hospice for his care over the last few years and making his end of life warm and comfortable.A celebration of life in honor of Dale will be held on Saturday, May 13, at Hon-E-Kor Country Club in Kewaskum from 1 to 4 p.m.

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Cougar Softball Third in Flyway

Cougar Softball Third in Flyway


Cougar Softball Third in Flyway COACH DAN HEISDORF CHS SOFTBALL The varsity softball team beat Lomira, 6-4, on April 24. Down 1-0 going into the bottom of the fourth, the Cougars got all their hits in one inning to put up a six spot. Sam Schodrow got things started by one-hopping the fence for a double. After Kylie Krueger reached on an error, Kinsley Homuth hit a towering three-run

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Dennis E. Campbell

Dennis E. Campbell


Dennis E. Campbell, son of Cyrus F. and Lauretta E. (nee Wittemann) Campbell, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023, at the Tomah VA Residential Living Center in Tomah. Dennis was born on April 4, 1950, and was raised on a farm in the Town of Barton. He was baptized, went to grade school, and was confirmed at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish in Kewaskum. Dennis was a member of the Kewaskum High School graduating class of 1968. He entered the US Army in 1969 to serve his country as a medic in the Vietnam Conflict and he was honorably discharged in 1971. He was extremely proud of serving his country and to be a US Army Veteran. During his working years Dennis worked at several local companies in various positions as a factory worker. His immense joy in life was family and in particular his daughters, grandchildren, and great granddaughter. He was an avid sports fan of many different sports but especially football and the Green Bay Packers. Before a game day you would hear him say “pray for the Packers”. Dennis loved listening to country music oldies and thoroughly enjoyed having burgers, brats, beans, and awesome desserts at family cookouts. Going out to eat was always special to Dennis. Dennis is survived by two daughters: Brenda (Darryl) Waechter and Jennifer (Scott) Wisniewski, both of West Bend. He is also survived by one brother Jerold Campbell of Kewaskum; two sisters, Kathleen Walker of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Sharon (Daniel) Pahl of Horicon. He is further survived by three granddaughters, Kayla Waechter, Camryn Waechter, and Madeline Wisniewski, one grandson, Zachary (Myriah) Waechter of Neenah and one great-granddaughter, Ellie Ann Waechter. In addition, Dennis is survived by his nephew, Eric Pahl of El Paso, Texas; two first cousins, Br. Jerome Campbell of Mount Calvary, and Janice (Russell) Oelhafen of Kewaskum. He will be deeply missed by three close friends: Jackie Syens, Rose Schweisthal and George Wilson, all of Tomah, and by his many friends at the Strike Zone in Tomah. Dennis said, “Tomah is home to me”. He was preceded in death by his parents, two aunts – Gertrude Campbell, and Isabelle Karius; two uncles – Miles Campbell and Henry Wittemann; and two brothers-in law – David Walker and Steven Schmidt. Visitation: Dennis’ family will greet relatives and friends on May 9, 138 N. Eighth Avenue, West Bend, WI, from 11 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial: A Mass of Christian Burial for Dennis will follow visitation at 1 p.m. at Holy Angels Catholic Church, with Father Mark Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Angels Cemetery with Military Honors. Dennis will be buried next to his grandparents, Frank and Catherine Wittemann, and his Uncle, Henry Wittemann. In lieu of flowers, donations to The VFW are requested by his family. Dennis was a lifetime member of the VFW. Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Dennis’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book can be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.
26 April 2023

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Dodge County Turkey Hunt

Dodge County Turkey Hunt


Dodge County Turkey Hunt MARK WALTERS COLUMNIST I wrote about my good friend, Rod Bensley of Burnett, at least a dozen times over the years. The last one-and-a-half years it was about his battle with rectal and prostate cancer and his will to live as long as possible (and to be active, as well). Rod spoke with me on several occasions about making me responsible for getting some kids