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The broken pipe was temporarily repaired with sleeves and new pipe, visible here. A permanent fix is expected in a month or two. Photo by Dane-Iowa Wastewater.

Kristie Gander, left, Executive Director of Kids Ranch, accepts a $400 check from Shari Diehl, Optimist Club Member, at the April 1 Optimist Club Meeting.

Sauk Prairie Healthcare Foundation presents checks to local fire departments to purchase gear bags and patient lifters. In the photo, left to right, are Ryan Mussack, Sauk Prairie EMS; Kelli Kirch, Sauk Prairie EMS; Dean Darling, Sauk Prairie EMS; Bailee Muth, Merrimac Fire & Rescue; Shelli Muth, Merrimac Fire & Rescue; Todd Wuerger, Sauk Prairie Healthcare; Belle Koch, Sauk Prairie Healthcare; Dylan Shaker, Prairie du Sac Fire Department; Jim Pugh, Sauk City Fire Department; Dan Ederer, Sauk City Fire Department; McKenzie Pugh, Sauk City Fire Department.

During their monthly June meeting, the Sauk Prairie Earthlings celebrated two of their graduating members in recognition of the many awards they have achieved over their many years with the Earthlings club. Pictured, at right: Evan Louis; left, Avery Bussan.

Artist Christl Iausly is sharing her wildflower artwork in the Community Room Gallery at the Spring Green Library in July. Iausly’s wildflower art is created by hand using self-collected flowers, leaves, twigs and more—most collected from her own gardens. She dries and presses these natural elements and creates original designs with them mounted on handmade papers. Every design is unique. Some include calligraphy. She works in a large studio in her home which is blessed with lots of light. Her natural supplies are stored in labeled bins ready to be easily accessed when needed. She derives great pleasure there. Also included in Iausly’s show are hand-woven wheat ornaments in the traditional style of her native Germany. Christl Iausly’s wildflower artwork is available for viewing during regular library hours when the community room is not in use. Please ask for the gallery key at the circulation desk.