To the editor: The Bonduel School District will be holding “coffee chats” at locations around the district. Topics of discussion will include the proposed increase in the local tax levy, annual budget, state funding, updates for the upcoming school year and highlights of the 2013-14 year. Property owners, parents and concerned citizens, I urge you to stop in at one of the three chats to find out what is happening in our school district.

To the editor: As the primary election is getting close, I want to encourage Shawano County voters to re-elect Sheriff Randy Wright.

SATURDAY, AUG.

To the editor: I make milk – what’s your superpower? From Aug. 1-7, families everywhere celebrated World Breastfeeding Week. Breastfeeding is normal, healthy and efficient. Feeding a baby for the first year on formula can cost over $1,200; nursing is free. Breast milk has disease-fighting cells called antibodies that help protect infants from germs, illness and even sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

Patricia E. Perez, 76, of Keshena, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, in Green Bay. Born on Sept. 10, 1937, in Keshena, she was the daughter of the late William and Rose (Deer) Pocan. Patricia was united in marriage on Feb. 6, 1965, to Louis Perez. Patricia enjoyed going to the casino, but more than anything, she loved spending time with family and friends.

David A. Kulinski, 48, of Gresham, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014. Born on June 2, 1966, in Milwaukee, he was the son of the late Florian Kulinski and JoAnn (Schlueter) Kulinski. David resided in several places, including Cecil, Stevens Point and El Paso, Texas. David was a friendly person and enjoyed helping out his neighbors and friends.

Nellie A. Kessen, 91, Birnamwood, died on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014, at Bohlman Manor, Birnamwood. Arrangements are pending at Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Birnamwood.

The 36th annual Shawano Folk Music Festival opens Friday at Mielke Park in Shawano. In addition to a wide range of musical styles, the festival includes an arts and crafts fair, children’s activities and more. The music fans can visit a buckskinners exhibit depicting the fur trade of the early 1800s on Saturday and Sunday.

Shawano Police Department Aug.