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Older adults can be active while reducing fall risk

A stumble, a trip, a fall.

What may seem like a minor incident may quickly turn serious, especially for older adults. That’s why ThedaCare is sharing tips to help people stay on their feet.

ThedaCare seeks to reduce workplace violence

“Workplace violence is a workplace hazard and should not be accepted,” said Jamin Homan, ThedaCare registered nurse.

Homan’s comments capture the essence of why ThedaCare has strengthened its efforts to help curb the likelihood of violence on its campuses. Homan is one of the experts leading the movement to reduce and prevent incidents of violence at ThedaCare.

What's Happening Oct. 31-Nov. 8
FRIDAY, OCT. 31

MOUNTAIN: Youth Pumpkin Hunt, 4-6 p.m. Green Lake Park Picnic Shelter, 13322 State Highway 32. No charge; youths must be accompanied by an adult. All participants receive a small gift; five main prizes for youths who find a hidden pumpkin in the park.

SURING: Recovery Talking Circle, 6-8 p.m. South Branch Community Center, W1281 County Road M.

Wendorff, Wondra heading back to state

They were there three years ago as freshmen, and they’ll be back as seniors.

Gillett’s Bradyn Wendorff and Bonduel’s Mariah Wondra are heading back to the WIAA State Cross Country Championships after placing third and first in their respective races at a Division 3 sectional Oct. 25 in Rosholt.

Pulaski, W-B get road victories in Level 1

Two area football teams picked up road wins over higher seeds in the first round of the WIAA state football playoffs.

Pulaski handed Milton a 23-20 loss Oct. 24 in a Division 2 matchup in Milton, while Wittenberg-Birnamwood headed to Brookfield and returned home with a 42-12 Division 5 win over Brookfield Academy.

Shawano, W-B girls heading back to state

A long drive to a sectional meet turned out to be worthwhile for a pair of area cross country teams and an individual runner.

Bonduel turns on the jets in first-round win

Kewaunee handed the Bonduel football team its only Packerland Conference loss of the season.

Nearly two months after that 14-7 defeat, the Bears are getting another crack at the Storm.

Bonduel opened the WIAA state playoffs Oct. 24 with a 49-21 win over St. Mary Catholic in a Level 1 matchup of Division 6 teams.

Kewaunee, a No. 1 seed, also opened the playoffs with a win, as the Storm beat Marathon 36-6.

4 area teams advance to regional finals in volleyball

The Red Raiders shut out Ashwaubenon 3-0 on Oct. 23 to advance to the Division 1 regional championship game at No. 3 seed West De Pere on Oct. 25.

Pulaski, seeded No. 6, beat Ashwaubenon, seeded 11th.

Bonduel 3, Oconto 0

The No. 7 seeded Bears upset No. 2 Oconto 3-0 in the regional semifinal. Bonduel will play No. 3 Peshtigo for the regional title Oct. 25.

Shawano to battle for regional soccer crown

Shawano’s soccer team shut out Antigo 8-0 on Oct. 23 to advance to the regional title game.

The No. 2 seeded Hawks will host the No. 3 seeded New London Bulldogs on Oct. 25.

Sturgeon Bay 10, Gresham/Bowler 0

Gresham/Bowler’s season ended with a 10-0 loss to Sturgeon Bay in the regional semifinals.

The No. 1 Clippers had little trouble shutting out the No. 17 seeded Panthers.

Shawano woman cleans up with her business

Dana Brenner was already a home-based worker when she decided to start another business, Dana’s Duds Laundry Service.

The personalized laundry service was started by Brenner in Shawano about two months ago.

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