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Mickelsons-Martin American Legion Post 313 along with The Sons of The American Legion Squadron 313 of Black Earth presented Rita Miller of Heights Unlimited Food Pantry with checks totaling $700.00 to support our local communities.

By Mariah and Cheryl Schmidt

River Arts Inc. was proud to provide 50 free art kits to youth in the Sauk Prairie community this week. In partnership with the guidance department at Sauk Prairie School District, kits were created for lower elementary, upper elementary, middle school, and high school students. 

The Greening-Buelow American Legion Post 437 Mazomanie presented District Administrator, Jordan Sinz with a $1500 check. 

The donation will be put towards additional Chromebooks for the district.

Wisconsin Heights Sharing Tree

The Wisconsin Heights Community Sharing Tree and people of the Heights communities know that not all families have family support available and at times need some help. The organizers of the sharing tree have collected gifts that they believe the area  children would like.  

The Good Neighbor Clinic of Sauk Prairie has continued to offer prescription services and limited primary care for its patients throughout the pandemic.  Pictured is Nicholas Miller, who stopped by the clinic to deliver a $500 donation.  The clinic relies on donations and volunteers to remain open, meeting the needs of people with no hea

Lillian (Schwanke) Schaller turned 100 on Tuesday, December 8. 

Born in 1920 to Frank and Fanny Schwanke, her husband was Leo Schaller. They had four children: Warren, Leanna Beld, Greg, and Danny. Lillian was born on the family farm in Dunlap Hollow and has lived there her entire life.  

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Community Sharing Tree

The Wisconsin Heights Sharing Tree is getting ready to help area families with children 0-16 years have a brighter Christmas season. If you are shopping for your children, grandchildren or others you could just buy some extra gifts for area families.

Those who stroll past Park Hall – also known as Freethinkers Hall – at 307 Polk Street in Sauk City, or who walk their dog in the two-acre park in which the hall is situated, may not notice that there is anything going on inside.

The Wisconsin Heights Optimist Club of Mazomanie and Black Earth recognized District 1 EMT Director Jim Wick as their Volunteer of the Year for 2020.  Unable to honor Jim at their April meeting as is customary, Heights Optimist President Sara Shackelton  presented Jim with his certificate of appreciation at the EMS station this week.