Community 3 August 2022

Too much sun in summer not a good thing

Summer is a good time to get outside, be physically active, and enjoy seasonal activities after being cooped up during the Wisconsin winters. While being outdoors and active is good for you in many ways, sometimes you can get too much of a good thing — like too much sun. “Outdoor time is an essential part of the summer for many of us,” said Dr. Abigail Taub, a dermatologist with Aspirus Health in Stevens Point.
Community 27 July 2022
Seed of faith helps one branch out in life
Life — What does it mean to you? From conception to death, life for me is a journey. I have had what would seem as insurmountable mountains to climb and valleys so low that I felt I would never reach the peaceful calm plateau. Somehow, some way, I have survived the grueling mountains to climb and have walked through the low valleys on my life’s journey thus far. How have I made it this far on my life’s journey?
Community 27 July 2022
Antique Star quilt covers Green Valley barn
Shawano County’s 389th barn quilt, called Antique Star, is now displayed on a barn owned by Matt and Katie Jo Bohm at N4435 Green Valley Road, Pulaski. Matt and Katie Jo purchased their 80-acre farm from John and Dorothy Socha in September 2016.
Community 27 July 2022
AROUND THE COMMUNITY: CMN renews transfer agreement with UW
University of Wisconsin-Madison representatives visited College of Menominee Nation’s main campus in Keshena on June 3 as interim Chancellor John Karl Scholz and College of Menominee Nation President Christopher Caldwell signed the renewal of a long-standing transfer contract between the two schools. This transfer contract allows CMN students in the liberal studies program to seamlessly transfer into UW-Madison based on specific criteria.
Community 21 July 2022
Bergsbakens prepping for Sunflower Fest
One local family farm is bringing back their annual sunflower festival at the end of July. The Bergsbaken family is preparing to host the seventh annual sunflower fest July 29-31 at their farm, W2095 County Road E, Cecil. “We have a lot of things planned for that weekend,” said Bergsbaken Farm co-owner Lee Bergsbaken. “We have wagon rides, walking trails and people can pick sunflowers.
Community 19 July 2022
Spreemans surprised by new barn quilt
Ken and Linda Spreeman have sponsored Shawano County’s 388th barn quilt, which now adorns their barn at N5027 Oakcrest Drive, east of Shawano. The name of the quilt pattern is “Diamond Cross.” Neither of the Spreemans were home when the quilt was mounted on their barn.
Community 18 July 2022
College Notes
Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee School of Engineering held its graduation in spring 2022, including the following students: • Benjamin Bruckert, of Pulaski, received a Bachelor of Science in biomolecular engineering with honors • Michael Teeter, of Shawano, received a Master of Science in architectural engineering • Cody Smith, of Suring, received a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering. Undergraduate students with a cumulative GPA b
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