08 January 2020

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9/11 Memorial Makes  Strides Into New Year

9/11 Memorial Makes Strides Into New Year


9/11 Memorial Makes Strides Into New Year By Anne Trautner This week’s paper has a continuation of the “Year In Review,” looking back at stories that ran in the Kewaskum Statesman over the past year. One major story that developed over the course of 2019 was the building of the Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial and Education Center in Kewaskum. The story continues to progress, as funds

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The Visibility Project: Meeting  The Needs Of The Homeless

The Visibility Project: Meeting The Needs Of The Homeless


The Visibility Project: Meeting The Needs Of The Homeless By Mitchell Bradley Keller —The Visibility Project is a research and reporting initiative by theKewaskum Statesman, aiming to bring attention to an invisible issue: homeless shelters and programs in this tricounty area that are in need of additional funding, space and attention. On the heels of a landmark victory for the homeless

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30 December 2019

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Building Libraries  In Vietnam

Building Libraries In Vietnam


Building Libraries In Vietnam – Theusch Family Visits International Libraries By Anne Trautner Last June, people in the Kewaskum area were introduced to Kim Phuc Phan Thi, the girl known as the “Napalm Girl.” In October, local members of the Theusch family left Wisconsin and traveled to Kim’s hometown of Trang Bang, Vietnam. The Theusch family visited four libraries, two of which

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KHS Students Explore Different Careers

KHS Students Explore Different Careers


KHS Students Explore Different Careers By Anne Trautner A nurse from Madison Children’s Hospital recently visited Kewaskum High School and talked with students who are interested in nursing or the healthcare profession. The visit was part of a new Career Pathways program that started at the school in the fall. Through the new program, school counselors met with all of the freshmen students
22 December 2019

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Rettler Running  Streak Continues

Rettler Running Streak Continues


Rettler Running Streak Continues – 5K Run/Walk On December 31 To Benefit Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial By Anne Trautner Pete Rettler has not missed a day of running in 26 years. Now Rettler’s running streak will help the Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial, which is being built in Kewaskum. Rettler will hold a 5K run/walk at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 31. The event, which will not be timed, will begin

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Shining Stars  Dance Team  Continues To  Shine And Grow

Shining Stars Dance Team Continues To Shine And Grow


Shining Stars Dance Team Continues To Shine And Grow By Andrea Hansen Abler As the Shining Stars dance team continues in its sixth year, it is stronger than ever. The Shining Stars is a dance team for special needs individuals. It is the creation of former Campbellsport High School dance team coach Mary Bilgo. She had the idea to start a group like this for many, many years and took the

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