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Sumo wrestling with a ground blind

Submitted for your approval: one sweating fat guy trying to put up a ground blind in the dark while holding a small flashlight and hungry mosquitoes biting him. Rod Serling made such an introduction famous on “The Twilight Zone,” or at least the first part of the sentence.
Public Record
Shawano Police Department Sept. 3 Police logged 30 incidents, including the following: Suspicious — Police responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint at Shawano Community High School, 220 County Road B. Theft — A food card was reported stolen in the 1100 block of South Lafayette Street. Theft — A cell phone was reported stolen at Green Bay and Arlington streets. Threatening — Police responded to a threatening complaint at KFC, 102 N.
Grants available for Shawano area charitable organizations
The Shawano Area Community Foundation is accepting grant applications until Oct. 1 from eligible Shawano area charitable organizations. Organizations interested in applying for grants up to $5,000 from the SACF’s Shawano Area Fund must be designated by the Internal Revenue Service to be public charities.
Hawks show fight in 40-18 loss
Tenacious defense by the Shawano Community High School football team withstood an initial surge by Green Bay East, but spelled trouble in the end as the Hawks fell 40-18 Friday in Shawano. Shawano forced a turnover on downs and a fumble on its side of the field in the first quarter, but could not get anything going on offense. Green Bay East senior Austin Short, a 215-pound running back, found the end zone from 1 yard out early in the second quar
Mary L. Pevonka-Brown
Mary L. (Vick) Pevonka-Brown, 94, moved to her heavenly Father’s house on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, where her precious Lord and Savior, Jesus, was waiting to welcome her with these words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Mary was an inspiration and encourager to everyone. She shared her love of Jesus wherever she went, including while teaching children’s Sunday school and Vacation Bible School, for over 52 years.
Joyous S. Bowen
Joyous S. Bowen, 91, of Shawano, died on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, at her home. A full obituary will appear in next week’s paper. Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com
Ruby C. Olmsted
Ruby C. Olmsted, 90, of Waupaca, formerly of Clintonville, entered her Heavenly Home with the Lord, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, at the ThedaCare Medical Center in Waupaca. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Clintonville is assisting her family with the arrangements.
Richard L. Tucker
Richard L. Tucker, 62, of Marion, passed away Wednesday morning, Sept. 2, 2015, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Richard Lawrence Tucker was born on Dec. 12, 1952, in Racine to Alfred and Ruth (Larson) Tucker. On May 17, 1953, Richard was baptized at Atonement Evangelical Lutheran Church and was later confirmed at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, both in Racine.
Jeffrey S. Pahlow
Jeffrey Stuart Pahlow, 56, passed away suddenly at his home in Mazomanie on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015. He was born on Aug. 24, 1959, to the late Edward and Bernice (Braun) Pahlow. Jeff graduated from Shawano High School, Class of 1977. Following high school, Jeff enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he received training in microwave communications, which later aided him in his career as an electronics technician.
Nationally recognized speaker to share ‘destination business’ tips
Area business owners and community leaders have a unique opportunity to hear nationally known destination marketing expert and small business strategist Jon Schallert on Oct. 15.
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