“Give thanks for blessings already on their way.” Native American saying
I have heard people throughout our city talking about the horrific acts of terrorism that took place in France a week ago. Our community joins hands in prayer for the victims and their families. We pray for peace for all people. We pray for America and for the safety of our citizens.
To all our active military personnel, as you work to keep the flame of freedom shining bright, the thoughts and prayers of a grateful nation are with you. Thank you for serving. To all those in our community who keep us safe we say “thank you.” Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God.
On behalf of the city of Shawano, I would like to thank the volunteer gardeners who planted and cared for the plants/flowers throughout our city this year: Jerry Kufahl, Joe and Margaret Ready, Lakeland Industries, St. James Child Care Center, Toni Knope, Janet Habeck, June Brockman, Linda Heck and Shawano Community High School horticulture class.
To public works and park and recreation employees, thank you for keeping the beautiful hanging baskets maintained throughout the summer. They were gorgeous and much appreciated.
Thank you to our city of Shawano Finance Committee, chaired by Norman (Woody) Davis and members Alderperson Sandy Steinke and Alderperson Rhonda Strebel, Administrator Brian Knapp, department heads and the Common Council for their many hours of work developing the city of Shawano’s 2016 budget. The budget was approved unanimously following a public hearing held on Nov. 18.
Shawano Municipal Utility Commission recommended to the Common Council approval for the SMU 2016 budget. Their budget was also approved unanimously. Thank you to Utility Commission President Joe Celmer, the SMU Commission, General Manager Brian Knapp, and utility staff for their time and commitment to the budget process.
When it was announced on social media the largest sporting goods chain in the Midwest, Dunham’s, may be coming to Shawano, excitement was apparent. The post already has 285 likes and many comments to include the following:
Leona Mae Dixon: “Awesome! We have to go to Antigo or Green Bay to shop at Dunhams, Green Bay for Dick’s or Appleton for Scheels. It would be great to simply head to Shawano!”
John Rusch: “A good anchor store is a great start … traffic flow creates more retail.”
Terri Peterson: “That is great news!”
Jennifer Maltbey: “Yes, yes, yes. Super excited and something Shawano needs.”
Kimber Shepard: “Awesome! Love Dunham’s. They have a lot. As a parent with children in sports, this is great news.”
Lisa Hansen: “That is great for this area. With all the youth tournaments, golf courses, BABA baseball and hunters, this is much needed.”
Donna Hobscheid: “Great news for our city. Definitely a need here.”
On Wednesday evening, the Common Council approved a contract between the city of Shawano and Vierbicher Associates to create a Project Plan and boundary amendment for TID 6. This will allow the city to provide funding to assist with the $2 million dollar renovation of the former Kmart building. Dunham’s will be leasing one third of the building once the renovations have been made. They hope to be open by April 2016.
The city of Shawano and Shawano County Economic Progress Inc. has put forth every effort to bring Dunham’s to our community. It will be up to the shoppers to keep them here. With the up-coming Christmas season, I encourage everyone to visit our local businesses. They need and greatly appreciate your support.
I hope our hunters have a safe and successful hunt.
Happy Thanksgiving from the city of Shawano.
The answer to the last trivia question: Can you name the five furniture stores located in the city during 1972, is D & B Budget Store (705 E. Green Bay St.), Krueger & Lueck Upholstering (615 S. Main St.), Muehl’s Inc. (201 N. Main St.), Peterson’s Furniture & Appliance Store (615 S. Main St.) and Wright Furniture (701 S. Main St.)
This week’s question is: Who was the pastor of First United Presbyterian Church in 1970?
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