Shawano County spent a tense hour under the threat of multiple tornado warnings Monday evening, with at least two confirmed tornado spottings as the storm rumbled northeast toward Oconto County. Despite heavy downpours, and scattered reports of power outages, no damage was reported by the time the warnings expired around 6 p.m. Shawano Police Chief Mark Kohl said one tree and some wires were down in the city.

Even after three weeks of not having to go anywhere, except for a doctor’s appointment, I still sometimes wake up and wonder what I am doing today. Is this the day my friend comes to shower me? Can I just roll over and go back to sleep? While I am allowed to go places, I need help in getting out of the house.

One night after coming in from milking, my husband said, “Let’s go for some ice cream!” I looked at him and wanted to feel his forehead; he must be delirious with fever.

Kathy Lohmiller is a volunteer and member at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Keshena. She is helping with the parish festival Sunday. Born in Wayne, Nebraska, Lohmiller moved with her family to Shawano when she was 6 years old. She graduated from Shawano High School, then worked at CRI for 16 years and the Shawano School District for 17 years as a para-professional with special needs children.

Traditional gardens have been added to the Menominee Logging Camp and Cultural Museum this summer without modern equipment. “We’ve done research. … We did it just like our ancestors would,” said Rebecca Alegria, tribal research and cultural planner.

Here’s a guide to area activities over the Fourth of July weekend: Friday, July 3 Clintonville: Food, live music and activities, 6 p.m., W.A. Olen Field; fireworks at dusk. Gillett: Truck and antique tractor pull, Zippel Park 7 p.m.; live music, Rapid Transit, 7 p.m. Gresham: Fireworks, Riverside Park, dusk. Shawano: Fireworks, Shawano City-County Airport, N5468 Airport Road, dusk. Saturday, July 4 Bonduel: Parade kicks off at 11 a.m.

Sometimes we become concerned about the future of our country. Do our young people realize how precious our freedoms are; do they think about our veterans and their sacrifices? I recently spent some time with a young boy who alleviated my concerns and made me realize patriotism is not lost on our youth. Jake Jenkins is only 10 years old. He has a keen interest in World War II.

Shawano Police Department July 1 Police logged 37 incidents, including the following: Curfew — Several juveniles were warned for curfew violations in the 100 block of South Main Street. Prowler — A complaint of a prowler in the 200 block of Alpine Drive was determined to be unfounded. Theft — Wheels and rims were reported stolen off a vehicle at Buss Motors, 1255 E.

Donnalea Rae (Hanke) Moede, of Shawano, died on Thursday, July 2, 2015. Services are pending with Swedberg Funeral Home. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com