I joined the American Legion Auxiliary in 2004. Jon had joined the Legion, and I’d just published “My Mother Kept a Scrapbook: The True Story of a WWII POW” by Gerhard Johnson. Lifelong fishing buddies, Jon and Gerhard were both born and raised in Elderon.

Make it fun and convenient to add some homegrown flavor to cookouts, garden parties and meals. Grow a few herbs in containers on a patio, deck or balcony.

Set a pot near the grill and fill it with favorite grilling herbs. Include some barbecue rosemary known for its especially good flavor and aroma suited to cooking. Plus, the strong stems make the perfect skewer, something guests are sure to remember.

Wabeno American Legion Post has announced its annual Memorial Day ceremony will take place May 25 at Veterans Park, located off state Highway 32 in Wabeno.

Dick and Nikkie Kinziger-Francois with Ri Lee Kennels have announced that Bradley, whose formal name is GCH Ri Lee’s Give Me Diamonds, was the top pick of three judges to win the National Specialty and World Congress Dog Show in Tarrytown, New York, beating out more than 140 Tibetan Terriers. Bradley lives in North Carolina and is owned with handlers Tracy and Zack Doty.

The two most common complaints I hear from people seeking public records are “Why is it taking so long?” and “Why does it cost so much?” Unfortunately, it’s often difficult to mount a successful legal challenge to delays or fees because of the way the state’s laws are worded.

Have you ever wanted to play golf in high school, but you didn’t have enough money to get clubs?

Well, this piece talks about what schools should do for all their students to feel like they are able to play a sport without the financial burden. This piece will talk about the benefits that schools can provide, which could help them be able to fund golf.

Thursday, May 14

Wittenberg-Birnamwood 12, Iola-Scandinavia 10

The Chargers scored two runs in the top of the ninth inning to defeat Iola-Scandinavia 12-10.

Zoey Thorson and Rory Salvesen each had home runs in the win. Brie Ladika hit a double.

Chloe Hanson recorded three RBIs, while Ladika, Salvesen and Jayda Moenke each had two.

Thursday, May 14

Bonduel 17, Menominee Nation 1

Gavin Hundt hit 2-for-3 with three RBIs and three runs scored in Bonduel’s 17-1 dominating win over Menominee Nation.

Jackson Rudzinski hit 2-for-2 with three RBIs and a run scored, and Tucker Hischke hit 1-for-3 with three RBIs and a run scored.

Thursday, May 14

Oconto Falls Stu Anderson Invitational

The Panthers fielded two teams and finished third and seventh among 11 teams at River Island Golf Course in Oconto Falls. Pulaski placed 10th.

Oconto Falls’ Dylan Clark scored 76, one of six golfers to tie for medalist honors.

Oconto Falls scored 327, with Oconto Falls 2 getting a 367 and Pulaski scoring 430.