11 September 2019

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Legislators  Propose To  Remember 9/11

Legislators Propose To Remember 9/11


Legislators Propose To Remember 9/11 By Andrew Johnson, Wisconsin 9/11 Board member Washington County leaders and Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial volunteers joined Sen. Duey Stroebel and Rep. Timothy Ramthun at 9:28 a.m. (the north tower collapsed at 9:28 a.m. CT) on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Wisconsin State Capitol to announce legislation relating to the recognition of the 9/11 terrorist attacks

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Young Americans Coming To Kewaskum

Young Americans Coming To Kewaskum


Young Americans Coming To Kewaskum – Host Families Needed By Anne Trautner Joy Koepke grew up in a musical family in Los Angeles. Her father was a musician and played in big bands around the country. Koepke often traveled with him, and recalls spending more time in Chicago than she did at home. When she was in high school, Koepke’s orchestra teacher was a studio musician. Through

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Local Firefighters Climb In Memory Of 9/11

Local Firefighters Climb In Memory Of 9/11


Local Firefighters Climb In Memory Of 9/11 By Anne Trautner There were 110 flights of stairs in the World Trade Center. That is how many flights of stairs participants walked during the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field on Saturday, Sept. 7. Volunteers from the Boltonville Fire Department and Kewaskum Fire Department were among the over 2,500 people who took part in the walk.
04 September 2019

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Work Continues On  Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial

Work Continues On Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial


Work Continues On Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial – No 9/11 Service To Be Held In Kewaskum Due To Construction By Anne Trautner Because it is currently under construction, a service will not be held at the Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial site in Kewaskum on September 11 this year. The site, located in front of the Kewaskum Annex building on Fond du Lac Avenue, has been a hub of activity over the

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So It Goes

So It Goes


So It Goes Patriot Day By Andrew Johnson Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial board member, Gold Star father The terrorist attacks on the citizens of the United States on September 11, 2001 forever changed how every one of us lives. It represents an era of terrorism from enemies both foreign and domestic. Although the enemy may differ, terrorist attacks continue, even within our borders at places such

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9/11 Reflections From A Father

9/11 Reflections From A Father


9/11 Reflections From A Father As the 18th anniversary of the cowardly, yet bold attacks, of September 11, 2001, fast again approaches, I have been asked to write my thoughts on the passage of years as our family marks yet another one since our beloved daughter and sister Andrea was killed along with 2,976 other innocents that day. For me, it is on the anniversary that her loss hits me, with

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Early Farm Days To Be Held This Sunday

Early Farm Days To Be Held This Sunday


Early Farm Days To Be Held This Sunday By Anne Trautner People can step back in time on Sunday, Sept. 8, at Early Farm Days in Kewaskum. The event, which is free of charge, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at River Hill Park, located between the Milwaukee River and the Eisenbahn Trail. Sponsored by the Kewaskum Historical Society, the event dates back to 1975. As usual, the event will

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