Olga Brener Intermediate School Recently the third-grade classes at Olga Brener worked on their survival skills. The classes took field trips this fall to Navarino Nature Center where they learned how to use a compass, built shelters and hiked the grounds. The activities they participated fostered great team-building. Olga Brener held its annual Thanksgiving feast. More than 300 students, family members and staff enjoyed a potluck meal.

Edward J. Asenbrenner, 93, of the town of Pella, passed away peacefully at his home on Nov. 17, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Sept. 20, 1921, in the town of Pella to the late Matt J. and Albina (Boudnik) Asenbrenner. Edward attended Marion High School and graduated in 1940, and then worked on the family farm. On Oct. 4, 1944, he was united in marriage to Adeline Kutil at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marion.

Nora E. Schreiber, 99, of Shawano, went to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday evening, Nov. 17, 2014, with her family in her presence at Maple Lane Health Care Center in Shawano. Funeral service arrangements are pending and will be announced on Saturday. Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the Schreiber family with the service arrangements. www.mickelsonfs.com

Big Brothers Big Sisters-Shawano has made its first matches. The newly formed nonprofit organization, part of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Wisconsin, hopes to provide one-on-one mentoring for up to 50 youngsters ages 7 to 13 by next fall. Idell Johnston, of Shawano, was the first person to be matched with a little sister — 8-year-old Lily Wurth, of Shawano, who attends Hillcrest Primary School. Johnston said she was nervous prior to m

Anne Marie Witt, 97, of Belle Plaine, passed away on Nov. 13, 2014, surrounded by her family at her home in Belle Plaine. Born on Dec. 8, 1916, in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Anastasia (Oleksew) Brylinsky. On Dec. 26, 1942, Anne was united in marriage to Ralph Witt, of Crivitz. Ralph preceded her in death on March 21, 2000.

The Green Bay Packers improved to 7-3 and moved into a first-place tie in the NFC North with a 55-20 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday at Lambeau Field, marking the first time in Packers history the team scored 50-plus points in back-to-back games. The Packers’ defense relentlessly harassed Eagles quarterback Mark Sanchez, who made his second start for the injured Nick Foles, getting three sacks, including one each from defensive end Let

What began as a way to share reading materials with the community has grown into a well-stocked mini library at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Keshena.

Germaine Schwaller has been in charge of the cookies and candy at the St. Michael’s Catholic Church Christmas Bazaar for four years. This year’s bazaar will be held Nov. 22. Schwaller was born in Chilton, graduating from Chilton High School. She attended Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton for computers. Schwaller worked for 32 years at St.

Shawano Police Department Nov. 13 Police logged 21 incidents, including the following: Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance between two students at the bus stop at Shawano Community Middle School, 1050 S.