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Overheard conversations in a clinic’s waiting room

Due to my husband’s recent medical testing, I’ve put in some long hours in clinic and hospital waiting rooms. I usually spend this time on my smartphone, but lately I’ve been trying to get away from the tiny screen to take a more global view of what’s happening around me. Truth be told, I’ve always been a people-watcher. Observing humans behaving in various settings is downright fascinating, and watching makes waiting far less tedious.
White Lake superintendent takes Gillett position
The new Gillett school superintendent is coming to town from White Lake, where Nathan Hanson has been superintendent for the past three school years. The school board approved Hanson’s appointment at a special meeting Jan. 29 after interviewing candidates at two special meetings the previous week. A statement released by the board Jan. 30 said Hanson has “a wealth of experience and a proven track record.” “Dr.
Child sex assault trial postponed again
The trial of an Oconto man accused of sexually assaulting a young girl continuously has been postponed again, this time so attorneys can argue a defense motion to dismiss at least some of the charges. David SanRoman, 48, is charged in Oconto County Circuit Court with two counts of first-degree sexual assault of a child under age 13, two counts of first-degree sexual assault of a child under age 12, and one count of second-degree sexual assault of
Elizabeth E. Fagan
Elizabeth E. Fagan, 63, Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 26, 2024. She was born Feb. 7, 1960, to the late Anthony Sr. and Elizabeth (Cornelius) Kolosso. Elizabeth graduated from Wittenberg High School. She worked at Ameri Indian Center for several years.
WIAA board OKs Division 5 in girls volleyball, other state tournament changes
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control authorized the Tournament Series format to accommodate a fifth division of girls volleyball in 2024 and approved plans for a student leadership program at its January meeting on Jan.
LETTER: Samaritan’s Purse thanks volunteers, donors
To the editor, Generosity throughout Shawano contributed to a successful shoebox gift collection season at drop-off locations for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child. Across the U.S., the project collected 10 million shoebox gifts in 2023.
LETTER: Biden committed to moving us forward
To the editor, President Biden lifts up hardworking Americans who are bringing us back from the pandemic. The U.S. economy is rebounding more quickly than any other country. The unemployment rate has dropped to 3.9%. He has created policies that have led to better paying jobs. Bidenomics is working, reducing inflation and lowering health/child care and gas prices.
Residents invited to participate in Wisconsin Conservation Congress resolution process
The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invites all Wisconsinites to take part in its annual spring hearing process. The WCC is an independent organization of residents that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on how to responsibly manage Wisconsin’s natural resources. Wisconsinites can submit proposed resolutions via the online process now through Feb. 26.
Cindy (Mazemke) Lech
Cindy (Mazemke) Lech, age 63, Allouez, passed away on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, with her family by her side following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Shawano on May 26, 1960, to the late Alvin and Patricia (Melhorn) Mazemke. She graduated from St.
Wondra, other school leaders get contract extension
The Shawano School Board voted to renew administrators’ contracts for another year following more than two hours of deliberations behind closed doors Jan. 30. Administrators are midway through three-year contracts, and state law required the district to make a decision on contract extensions no later than Jan. 31. The extensions were originally part of the agenda for the board’s Jan.
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