Menominee elder Sylvia Wilber taught me that there’s a truism behind the motivations about the United States’ Native American policies: “It’s all about the land.”

Bring a little fall color indoors by adding a croton to your indoor garden. Their colorful leaves echo many fall colors in the landscape, including red, yellow, orange, green and purple.

Croton leaf shapes can vary, adding to their ornamental appeal. They can be broad or narrow, shaped like an oak leaf, twisted like a corkscrew or somewhat pinched in the middle. You may decide to buy a few to place throughout your home.

The documentary “My Ascension” will be screened Oct. 26 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Oconto Falls High School, 210 N. Farm Road, Oconto Falls.

“My Ascension” chronicles the story of 16-year-old Dutchtown High School varsity cheerleader Emma Benoit, who was paralyzed by a suicide attempt. This propelled her on a mission to use her painful experience to help others find hope and stay alive. The film itself will be shown at 6:15 p.m.

Evangelists Bill and Beth Juoni, of Fresh Fire Ministries from Whitewater, will be ministering at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Oct. 11 at Hillside Assembly of God Church, 5890 State Highway 22.

Fresh Fire Ministries is a husband-and-wife evangelistic team committed to ministering to people, believing Jesus is the answer to life and life’s needs.

The Marinette and Oconto Counties Literacy Council is hosting a class to become a literacy tutor.

The class takes place from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Oct. 21 at Farnsworth Library, 715 Main St. Oconto. Tutors are currently needed in Oconto, Coleman and Crivitz.

For information or to sign up, call or text 920-373-1035.

Monday, Sept. 28

Sevastopol 3, Bonduel 0

The host Pioneers shut out the visiting Bears in nonconference volleyball action.

Game scores were 26-24, 25-17, 25-13.

Monday, Sept. 28

Pulaski 7, Green Bay Southwest 0

Pulaski’s tennis team shut out Green Bay Southwest, never giving up more than two losses in any set.

Anna Krause, who played at No. 1 singles, defeated Izabelle Mueller 6-0, 6-0.

Singles

No. 1 — Anna Krause, Pulaski, def. Izabelle Mueller, Green Bay Southwest, 6-0, 6-0.

Lakeshore Masters

Lakeshore Lanes, Sept. 21

Team Standings

Arndt Trucking 50.5-13.5

Farmall 49-15

Remi’s 43.5-20.5

VFW 2723 43-21

Cassidy’s Studio Lounge 34-30

Rosie’s Railway 31-33

Shawano Auto 28-36

Lone Wolf Design 27-37

Golden Sands 23.5-40.5

Brothers 23-41

Lakeshore Lanes 18.5-45.5

Pin Pricks 13-51

Toby Francis (Willy Lyn) Warden, 47, of Lakewood, passed away in the hospital surrounded by loving family after a six-month fight for his life Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026.

He was a cherished husband, father, son, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle and friend. His presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.