03 July 2024

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Library Events

Library Events


Library Events Activities at the Campbellsport Public Library 220 North Helena St. www.campbellsportlibrary.org 920-533-8534 Greetings from the Campbellsport Public Library! Perfect weather set the stage for our recent family fun night event held at the Campbellsport Public Library on June 24. Approximately 275 people attended the event to enjoy brats, burgers, hotdogs, cotton candy

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HONOR FLIGHT

HONOR FLIGHT


HONOR FLIGHT from page 1 them were at the airport when the plane returned that night. “I couldn’t believe the tons of people at the airport at that time of the morning; and they were there to see us o_,” said Ken. “There were just as many people at Dulles Airport when we got to D.C. It was unbelievable.” With four Korean War veterans and 56 veterans from the Vietnam era, the

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Check It Out!

Check It Out!


Check It Out! LORI KREIS, DIRECTOR KEWASKUM PUBLIC LIBRARY While we are still getting settled in our new digs, I am looking to expand our resources for the community. With the extra room we have for programming, I am open to suggestions about what we will oer. For adult programs, besides our book clubs, recipe club and craft nights, I am excited to be able to hold a new program, “Genealogy

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Return of the Canada Gang

Return of the Canada Gang


AN OUTDOORSMAN’S JOURNAL Return of the Canada Gang MARK WALTERS COLUMNIST Hello friends, Back in 1982, I was 21 and my brother Mike was 25. Along with my dad, the late Robert Walters, and a family friend, we flew by float plane to Shultz Lake which is 55 air miles northwest of Red Lake and absolutely kicked butt on walleye and northern pike. Fortytwo years later, Chimo Lodge and Outposts,

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POLICE ACADEMY

POLICE ACADEMY


POLICE ACADEMY from page 1 bringing a Blackhawk Helicopter on Friday, June 28 • Washington County District Attorney’s Office – Students will go to the courthouse to see live court in person and then meet with District Attorney Mark Bensen • Kewaskum Fire Department – KFD will bring an ambulance and fire apparatus to discuss fire and EMS response Putting together the junior
01 July 2024

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Evelyn P. Thiemer

Evelyn P. Thiemer


Evelyn P. “Evie” Thiemer, 101, of Kewaskum, passed away on June 29, 2024, at The Fields in West Bend, with her family at her side. Evie was born on April 12, 1923, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Rudolph and Emily (nee Hassinger) Kuehl. On February 10, 1945, she was united in marriage to Richard O. Thiemer at St. Jacobi Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. Richard preceded Evie in death on July 4, 1993. Evie and her husband owned and operated Thiemer’s Bar, later known as Thiemer’s Sip and Snip, for 41 years. After selling the business to their son, Evie continued to tend bar until she was 88. She was also actively involved in her community, serving as past president of the Kewaskum Legion Auxiliary, the Kewaskum Women’s Club, and the St. Lucas Ladies Aid. Additionally, she enjoyed volunteering as the St. Lucas Library Aide. While living at Meadow Creek, she volunteered for Meals on Wheels. Evie loved traveling, taking trips to Hawaii, Washington State, Alaska, Colorado, and Florida with her family, and spending weekends at Shawano Lake and Lake Camelot. Those Evie leaves behind to cherish her memory include her two children, Richard D. Jr.(Mary) Thiemer and Carol Krejci; four grandchildren, Richard E. III (Lori) Thiemer, Lisa (Matt) DeKarske, Ralph Krejci, and Mandy (Kirt) Norris; eight great-grandchildren, Ashley (Brandon) Voss, Richard P. IV (Libby) Thiemer, Tracy (Carol) Thiemer, Megan Norris, Elliot Norris, Ethan Norris, Brittany (Andy) Parshen, and Michelle DeKarske (Brandon); nine great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Donald Kuehl; other relatives and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, Evie was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Shirley; son-in-law, David Krejci; a sister, LaVerne (Harold) Uelmen; a sister-in-law, Shirley Kuehl; and a nephew, Gary Kuehl. VISITATION: Evie’s family will greet relatives and friends at St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1417 Parkview Drive, in Kewaskum, on Sunday, July 7, 2024, from 1:30 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. SERVICE: A funeral service for Evie will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday at St. Lucas Lutheran Church in Kewaskum. Rev. Timothy Henning will officiate and a private entombment will take place at Shrine of Rest Mausoleum in Fond du Lac on Monday. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at the Fields CBRF, Allay Hospice, Inclusa, and Alicia Pierson, whose kindness was so much appreciated, as well as Pastor Tim Henning for all of his visits and prayers. The Myrhum – Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Evie’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.
26 June 2024

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King Pin Jr. Bowlers Raise $16,944 in Scholarship Dollars

King Pin Jr. Bowlers Raise $16,944 in Scholarship Dollars


King Pin Jr. Bowlers Raise $16,944 in Scholarship Dollars This has been another busy year in the fundraising department for the King Pin Junior Scholarship bowlers. The year started off with our annual pizza and fish fry fundraiser. This year 69 participants sold pizzas and fish dinners to deposit $7,857 into their scholarship accounts. As usual, bowlers and parents met in the CHS cafeteria

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K.H.S. Students Ready to  Rock Summerfest Stage

K.H.S. Students Ready to Rock Summerfest Stage


K.H.S. Students Ready to Rock Summerfest Stage BREANNA RICE JOURNALIST The XI Project garage band, made up of Kewaskum High School (KHS) students, Eddie Prochnow and Izak Pintor, are one of the few youth bands set to take the Summerfest stage this Saturday, June 29. “I’m honored to be one of the ten bands chosen out of all of Wisconsin [to perform], and with only two players at

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RURAL WRITES

RURAL WRITES


| RURAL WRITES | G.A. SCHEINOHA CONTRIBUTOR School’s out! Can you think of a better reason to drive safely? No matter how long it’s been a reminder never hurts. Cruising down any side street remain vigilant, eyes peeled and always cognizant about children playing on their front lawns. Only inches shy of traffic. The kicked ball which rolls out onto the blacktop may soon be followed by