Apr 15, 2021
The Dickinson Area Community Foundation, along with affiliates Crystal Falls Area Community Foundation and the Norway Area Community Foundation, recently awarded two grants to the rotating homeless shelter Light at the Inn. The agency received $2,000 from the Homeless Prevention Endowment Fund and $653 from the Light at the Inn Agency Endowment Fund, for a total of $2,653. From left are the Rev. Irene White, Light at the Inn board member; Tamara Juul, DACF director; and the Rev. Geri Hamlen, board member of Light at the Inn. The mission of the Community Foundation is to improve the quality of life for area residents. For information on available grant funding, contact Juul at 906-774-3131 or go to the DACF website at www.dickinsonareacommunityfoundation.org.
Jan 30, 2021
The Dickinson Area Community Foundation has awarded a $250 mini-grant to Florence County Chamber of Commerce and the town of Florence. The grant will assist in funding 20 metal flower baskets that will be attached to utility and light poles in the downtown area of Florence, Wis. From left, local fabricator and metal artist Ronnie Bradke, creator and manufacturer of the baskets, and Rick Knepper, president of the Chamber of Commerce, accept the check from Tamara Juul, director of the Community Foundation. The mission of the community foundation is to improve the quality of life for the residents of our communities. If you would like information on the available grant funding, contact Juul at 906-774-3131 or go to www.dickinsonareacommunityfoundation.org.
Dec 18, 2020 THE PETSCHAR SIBLINGS â from left, in back are Darren Petschar, Lynn Gussert and Dean Petschar. In front are Dana Colenso, Darla Olson and Denise Larson.
THE PETSCHAR SIBLINGS â from left, in back are Darren Petschar, Lynn Gussert and Dean Petschar. In front are Dana Colenso, Darla Olson and Denise Larson.
IRON MOUNTAIN Six siblings and their families have adapted their holiday celebrations to benefit programs in three area school districts.
The Petschar siblings Dana Colenso, Denise Larson, Dean Petschar, Darla Olson, Lynn Gussert and Darren Petschar, along with their spouses, children and grandchildren in 2014 switched from exchanging gifts to having a fun-filled evening that generates money for those in need, with the theme of “Share Your Christmas.”