Over my 20 years practicing medicine, I have seen many changes in how we care for patients. Change is not only expected in medicine — it is essential.

As new evidence emerges from research, observation and clinical experience, recommendations evolve. This evidence-based process is how vaccines, including the hepatitis B (HBV) vaccine, have been developed and refined over decades to demonstrate both safety and effectiveness.

Morning chores when we were dairy farming consisted of hours of work before we came back in the house for breakfast. Opting to tend to the animals before we ate, my husband and I were on the same page.

Abrams Spotlight Productions Inc. will relive history when it presents the musical “1776” on May 7-17.

Actors will have a rare opportunity to portray the United States’ founding fathers including John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin. Auditions will take place from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 11 and Feb. 13 at the Nancy Byng Community Theater, 5852 Maple St., Abrams. Individuals can audition either day.

FRIDAY, JAN. 30

OCONTO: Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Farnsworth Public Library, 715 Main St. Story and crafts for preschool children. A caregiver must stay with the child.

GILLETT: Cabin Fever Barn Dance, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Primal Eats, 14109 County Road VV. Traditional square dancing called and taught by John Wilson with live fiddle and banjo music; no cover charge.

Include some winning vegetable varieties in this year’s garden. Look for the 2026 All-America Selections (AAS) winners that have been tested nationally and selected for their suitability in home gardens and containers. Winners must have improved appearance, flavor, performance or other features than those varieties already on the market.

Eighth grade students Ryan Kroenke, left, and Cody Rotramel participate in a challenge of peer encouragement during a presentation Jan. 14 by nationally recognized inspirational speaker Terrence Talley. Through powerful personal stories and uplifting messages, Talley invited students to confront real-life challenges — peer pressure, bullying, self-worth and the call to kindness — with courage, resilience and hope.