Community

Preparing to host 5,000 hungry visitors

Published by LPulaski on Thu, 06/08/2023 - 4:00pm

Curtis Kohls says he’s honored that Oconto County selected his family’s farm to host its 2023 Breakfast on the Farm on June 11.

As many as 5,000 visitors are expected to descend on the farm, 6214 Klaus Lake Road north of Gillett, where a breakfast of eggs with cheese and ham, sausage, pancakes and all the trimmings is being served from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. A Catholic Mass is planned at 7 a.m.

Rhubarb Fest entering its 15th year

Published by LPulaski on Thu, 06/08/2023 - 3:54pm

The Shawano County Historical Society is hosting the 15th annual Rhubarb Festival on June 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Heritage Park.

This family friendly event has been a staple of summer in Shawano and is essential to the continued longevity and success of the historical society.

“It’s our major fundraiser, and we have done very well,” said Kathy Braun, of the Shawano Historical Society. “Everything we make here stays in the county and goes mostly for operational costs, like paying the bills.”

Gauthier’s acting career traced back to CMN

Published by LPulaski on Thu, 06/08/2023 - 3:50pm

Last month, Menominee actor Justin Gauthier came to the College of Menominee Nation S. Verna Fowler Library and esiqtawaw — the Menominee word for visited. I use the word esiqtawaw because Gauthier’s conversational presentation was an example of the fine art that previous generations simply referred to as “visiting.”

Explosion spurs questions of pistol durability

Published by LPulaski on Thu, 06/08/2023 - 3:43pm

For hundreds of years, firearms were made of two materials: steel and wood. Although Glock wasn’t the first pistol maker to use plastics in the construction of their firearms, they were one of the first to use them for the entire frame.

Fine kettle of fish in the Northwoods

Published by LPulaski on Thu, 06/08/2023 - 3:39pm

Last November, I wrote about deer hunting and how to cook venison. Happily, Jon got a buck, and we’ve been enjoying it for months. The next big event was the opening of fishing season on May 6. Time for him to bring home some walleye. He’s been fishing his entire life, and he’s very good at it. Weather and health issues postponed his annual trip until the third week of May. The fishing wasn’t that good, but he did bring home enough for a meal. Fresh caught walleye pike is a family favorite here at Otter Run.

CLUB NOTES: Shawano Area Writers

Published by LPulaski on Thu, 06/08/2023 - 3:36pm

Shawano Area Writers met May 17 in the Veslak Room at the Shawano Public Library.

President Tom Thornstenson opened the meeting.

John Mutter read the treasurer’s report.

Dues were then collected for the year.

It was the time of year to elect officers. Wendy Goerl suggested we keep the officers we have: Tom Thorstenson, president; Marilyn Kroenke, vice president; John Mutter, treasurer; and Barb King, secretary.

AROUND THE COMMUNITY: ASPI bringing ‘Lustful Youth’ to its stage

Published by LPulaski on Thu, 06/08/2023 - 3:30pm

Abrams Spotlight Productions Inc. invites the community to experience comedy chaos in the performance of “Lustful Youth.”

The show will be presented June 8-11 and June 15-18 at the Nancy Byng Community Theater, 5852 Maple St., Abrams. Evening shows begin at 7 p.m. while Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m.

An opening night gala exclusively for Spotlight Sponsors and 2023 season ticket holders will be held from 5-6:15 p.m. June 8 at the theater.

College Notes

Published by LPulaski on Thu, 06/08/2023 - 12:35pm

Western Technical College

Elizabeth Ausloos, of Oconto Falls, was named to Western Technical College’s president’s list of high distinction for the spring 2023 term.

To be included on the president’s list, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and carry six or more credits in an associate’s degree or technical diploma program.

UW-Whitewater

The following students were named to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Dean’s List for the 2023 spring semester.

10-year-old boy buys his own tractor

Published by admin on Wed, 05/31/2023 - 11:43am

Caleb Bergner bought a tractor a few weeks ago.

He bought the antique 1948 Farmall Cub tractor to use on his family’s farm. He used his life savings to buy it. None of this would be too unusual in Wisconsin’s heartland, except that he is 10 years old and in fourth grade.

Caleb is the son of Jill and Jason Bergner, owners of Bergner Beef Family Farm in Pulaski.

It was at the beginning of May when he first saw and immediately decided to buy the tractor from a neighbor about four miles down the road.

Plant, flower setup designed by SCHS students

Published by admin on Wed, 05/31/2023 - 11:41am

Hanging baskets are going up in the downtown corridor of Shawano, and flowers are starting to appear in a variety of planters around the city.