The animal rights group that sent an undercover investigator to videotape alleged abuse at a Shawano County farm this summer is disputing statements made in a Shawano County sheriff’s report summarizing the department’s investigation of the incidents. Los Angeles-based Mercy For Animals (MFA) sent letters Tuesday to Birnamwood farm owner Alan Andrus and a Shawano County sheriff’s detective alleging the report contained “false and misleading state

Another chapter was added to the drama surrounding the Clintonville Common Council for the past several months Tuesday when District 4 residents recalled Alderman Greg Rose. It was the first recall effort in the city’s 167-year history. The unofficial results were as follows: Lois Bressette 108 Greg Rose 93 Forty-three percent of the eligible voters cast ballots Tuesday. Rose was elected to his District 4 seat in April 2013, defeating Bressette 8

The Bonduel High School girls basketball team came roaring out of the gate with a 67-17 win over Gillett in both teams’ season opener Tuesday in Bonduel. Bonduel’s defense jumped on Gillett early, holding the Tigers to seven points in the first quarter.

Norbert W. Ecke, 86, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 18, 2014, in Shawano. Norbert was born March 28, 1928, in Shawano, a son of the late William and Frieda (Arnst) Ecke. He attended Shawano schools and graduated from Shawano High School. The day after graduation, Norbert enlisted in the United States Navy. He served during World War II with the Seabees on the island of Guam.

Pauline Heinz, 80, of Shawano, passed away on Nov. 19, 2014. Arrangements are pending with Swedberg Funeral Home. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com

Mary J. Obry, 87, of Hales Corners, passed away early Wednesday morning, Nov. 19, 2014, at LindenGrove Nursing Home in West Allis. Funeral service arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date. Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the Obry family with the service arrangements. www.mickelsonfs.com

Gladys M. Bartelme, 94, of Bonduel, passed away on Monday, Nov. 17, 2014. Born on March 7, 1920, in Caroline, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Anna (Grunewald) Tews. On June 4, 1938, Gladys was united in marriage to Earl Bartelme, who preceded her in death in March 1984. Earl and Gladys farmed for 38 years in the town of Almon. After Earl’s death, Gladys moved to Bonduel.

Neil W. Rasmussen, 85, of Bourbonnais, Illinois, formerly of Cecil, passed away at Presence St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, Illinois, on Nov. 18, 2014. He was born on Sept. 24, 1929, in Sheboygan to Christ W. and Margaret I Paulsen Rasmussen. Neil married Alice Thome; she is deceased. Neil was in the Air Force for four years and the Navy for four years.

Shawano Police Department Nov. 18 Police logged 32 incidents, including the following: Littering — The Shawano Food Pantry reported an individual dropping off three worthless television sets at the resale store, 218 E.