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EASTER FUN??The Easter Bunny was at Badger Park in Peshtigo on Saturday for the annual Easter Egg hunt sponsored by the City of Peshtigo Parks & Rec Department. The Easter Bunny took time for pictures after hiding the approximately 3,500 Easter Eggs scattered around Badger Park. Top Photo; parents and children dash to collect Easter Eggs. Bottom Photo; Pictured left to right; with the Easter Bunny are Caleb Lancaster, Wyatt Sisler, Jack Sisler and Steven Sisler all of Marinette.
Over 342 Children Enjoy Peshtigo Easter Egg Hunt
Issue Date: April 20, 2022
Despite the cold and windy weather, Badger Park in Peshtigo was bursting with over 342 Easter Egg Hunters on Saturday, April 16. The Easter Bunny and her 25 volunteers, braved the chilly weather early that morning to guarantee eggs were hidden, prizes were available and snacks prepared for the children.
Lori Tonn, Parks and Rec Director thanked the Peshtigo Fire Department and Police Department for giving the kids a chance to explore the emergency vehicles, and learn some of their functions.
Because of the generosity of many businesses and individuals, none of the children went home without a prize.
The Park and Recreation Department would like to thank the following business for their donations toward this years event! Can's for Kids-Sponsor of the 1 year old bike winner, Maylin Mayhew; Peshtigo Women's Club-Sponsor of 2-3 old bike winner, Chanel Bryant; Lofaro's Fresh Market-Sponsor of the 4-5 year old bike winner, Isaac Hoppe; State Farm - Rick Thill-Sponsor of the 6-7 year old bike winner, Cash Hernandez; Kountry Rohode RV Center-Sponsor of the 8-9 year old bike winner, Wyatt Buchanan; N.E.W Credit Union-Sponsor of the 8-9 year old bike winner, Lareina Gamelin; Waupaca Foundry-Sponsor of the 10-12 year old bike winner, Mason Henry; Aacer Acquisition-Sponsor of the milk and donut treats for the kids; Peshtigo Apparel-sponsored Peshtigo Bulldog Baseball caps for special Egg Winners.
Thank you to sponsors for the eggs and candy to fill them; Lesandrini Vocational Services, Peshtigo Hometown Pharmacy, Gerry & Beth Harding, 180 Auto, LLC, Lily and Ethan Anderson, Lori Olsen and Bobbi Jo.
A special thank you to Ms. Lesandrini and Mr. Skarda and the
Work Readiness Class at Peshtigo High School for filling over 3500 eggs-Julia, Harlen, Aaron, Adam, Kyle, Landon, Dakota, Doug , Nolan and Jon.
The following volunteers helped with anything and everything the day of the event. Debbie Sievert, Mike Sievert, Troy Kosobucki, Krista Bautzmann, Cathi Malke, Kathy Crabtree, Lynn Tonn, Natalie Haile, Barb Beyer, Randy Monnette, Rhea Monnette. Lexi Monnette, Kade Laack, Bri Krokoskie, Nathen Acevedo, Angie Laack, Haley Malke, Ashley Haille, Karson Klimik, Lilli Berman, Katie Berman, Mackenzie Beaver, Grant Berman and Seth Berman.
Lori Tonn added, "I'd like to thank all the donors, volunteers, and participants in helping make our 2022 Easter Egg Hunt a huge success."