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New muzzleloader hunter shares ‘Late Season Deer’ reality show

Published by admin on Tue, 12/10/2024 - 9:44am

I love reality shows that aren’t fake, or at least appear not to be fake. Shows like “Naked and Afraid,” “Life Below Zero” and “Survivor: SOS” show actual survival tips that could save a life or at least get you through a few days on some remote island or longer in Alaska.

If I had a chance to make my own reality TV show, I’d call it “Late Season Deer.” The goal is to put some venison in the freezer by any legal means possible while avoiding frostbite, amputated toes, hair-pulling boredom and a padded room with clipboard-holding observers.

Green Bay Packers Foundation invests in new pageant

Published by admin on Thu, 12/05/2024 - 7:01am

The Green Bay Packers Foundation chair’s message to grant recipients was succinct. On Nov. 21, Wilson Jones told the 398 grantees gathered in the Lambeau Field Atrium that “the Green Bay Packers appreciate what you do.”

Wilson conveyed that the foundation was created in 1986 by Judge Robert J. Parins “as a vehicle to assure continued contributions to charity,” with its goal being “to assist the many nonprofit organizations across the state that impact the well-being of Wisconsin residents.”

In 2024, they awarded $1.5 million to help meet their charge.

College News

Published by admin on Tue, 12/03/2024 - 1:51pm

Palmer College of Chiropractic

Taylor Johnson of Shawano has been named to the 2024 summer trimester dean’s list at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s main campus in Davenport, Iowa.

Christmas story follows grand estate, boarding house

Published by admin on Tue, 12/03/2024 - 1:47pm

I’ve never been a fan of romance novels or Hallmark movies, but when I accidentally downloaded “Cinder Bella” by Kathleen Shoop, I decided to read it anyway. It is the third in her ‘’Tis the Season” series.

It is late December 1893. The financial panic has caused hardships for everyone. Young Bella Darling has been allowed to live in the cozy barn on the Westminster estate after she got three spent hens to lay again and produce more eggs than normal. Everyone who uses the eggs insists that they make every recipe better and food go much further than regular eggs.

Garden pests can wreak havoc on plants in winter

Published by kjpasson on Wed, 11/27/2024 - 2:01pm

Depending on the severity of the winter, rodents, such as rabbits and voles, can pose problems for certain plants, notably woody trees and shrubs.

Hungry rodents, depending on food availability, may begin to nibble away at the fresh, tender bark of trees and shrubs, creating a girdling effect that, eventually, could kill the plant.

For this reason, many gardeners choose to protect trees and shrubs over the winter season in a number of different ways.

Farm Life From a Farm Wife

Published by kjpasson on Tue, 11/26/2024 - 5:27am

The text came in and, brightening up, I noticed it was from my sister-in-law whom I love as a sister. While I usually smile or even laugh out loud, this text had me knit my brows in consternation.

“Wanna come to a Christmas craft party?”

Why I Give Thanks

Published by kjpasson on Mon, 11/25/2024 - 4:11pm

As we approach Thanksgiving, it is a great time to reflect on all that we are thankful for. We are thankful every day for a multitude of reasons; however, the month of November finds us reflecting on all the blessings bestowed on us throughout life.

We are so thankful for our health. As a family, we have overcome several health-related challenges with the help and support of family, friends and medical professionals.

Why I Give Thanks

Published by kjpasson on Mon, 11/25/2024 - 4:09pm

About a year and a half ago I went to take care of my best friend from college, Cathy, for the first few days after she had a knee replacement. I had a knee replacement the year before, so I knew what those first few days were like, and I knew how to nudge her along in her recovery.

Why I Give Thanks

Published by kjpasson on Mon, 11/25/2024 - 4:04pm

Four days before I graduated from Ripon College, I drove down Tower Road in Waupaca and walked into the offices of WDUX Radio.

I sat down with Morgan Marti, the station manager, and told him I was looking for my first job in the “real world” and thought I might be able to help WDUX.

“That depends,” Marti said with an enigmatic smile. “What can you do?”

I talked about my experience as program director for the student radio station at Ripon and my love for music and —

“Nope, we don’t need another disc jockey,” he said. “What else you got?”

Why I Give Thanks

Published by kjpasson on Mon, 11/25/2024 - 4:02pm

As the president of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians, I am so grateful for the opportunity to serve others and use my platform to advocate for the needs of those who are sometimes unable to do so for themselves.

We are in the season of gratitude. Thanksgiving is more complicated for the people at the center of the Thanksgiving story, Native Americans. There are 576 Native American tribal nations in the U.S. today, each with its own distinct traditions and culture.