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AROUND THE COMMUNITY: Alice in Dairyland seeks host counties

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting bids from counties to host the Alice in Dairyland Finals in 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027. Proposals are due by Aug. 15. Each year, a different county hosts a series of Alice in Dairyland Finals events leading up to the selection of the next Alice .
FARM LIFE FROM A FARM WIFE: Golf course beckons with a cry of ‘Fore!’
“Fore!” The one-word warning was heard loud and clear, most recently on the links of the beautiful 18-hole golf course situated along the pond in scenic Marion. While this particular warning was not voiced (this time) by yours truly, I’ve been known to holler it every now and again. Golfing for me was a foreign term, reserved only for those who knew what they were doing, exact opposite of me.
THANK YOU: Class provided info on preventing falls
To the editor: The first-ever Age Well Without Falls class in Oconto County was a great success, thanks to the following partners: Oconto County Commission on Aging, for providing print materials and the facilitator; Serenity Gardens LLC in Gillett, for hosting the program; and Dawn Janiak, physical therapy assistant from The Bay of Suring, for her expertise in the area of fall prevention. Many topics from A to Z were discussed in this three-week
College Notes
UW-Stout The following students from the area have been named to the University of Wisconsin-Stout dean’s list for the spring 2022 semester. • Birnamwood: Jordan Miinch • Wittenberg: Matthew Kapitz • Gillett: Jenna Carlson, Bailey Pedersen • Lena: Alec Kokko-Ludemann • Little Suamico: Anthony Zabel • Oconto: Andrew Westphal • Bonduel: Elizabeth Basten • Caroline: Tayla Spiegel • Shawano: Matthew Bohm, Elizabeth Dillenburg, Grace Jones, Haley Shel
Marriages
Oconto County Mark Kenneth Berna, of Ashwaubenon, and Casandra Ann Jefrey, of the Town of Chase, June 1, 2022. Shawn Michal Fehr and Katie Mae Ruleford, both of Menominee, Michigan, May 27, 2022. Marcus Daniel Watts and Erin Debra Eggen, both the Town of Little Suamico, June 2, 2022. Brandon Avery Paille and Sarah Anne Heaney-Pinion, both of Gonzales, Louisiana, June 1, 2022. David Russell Jacobus and Alexandra Terese Ellis Watral, both of the To
AROUND THE COMMUNITY: ‘The Foreigner’ comes to Abrams theater
Being mistaken as a foreigner leads to funny, unpredictable outcomes in “The Foreigner.” Tickets are on sale now for the Abrams Spotlight Productions show to be presented June 16-19 and June 23-26 at the Nancy Byng Community Theater, 5852 Maple St., Abrams. Tickets are $17 for adults, $15 for seniors and children ages 5-17, and $8 for children ages 4 and under. All performances begin at 7 p.m.
Club Notes: Shawano Area Writers
Shawano Area Writers met May 19 in the Elsie Engel Room at the Shawano Public Library. There were six members present: John Mutter, Tom Thorstenson, Svitlana Podgoma, Barb King, Marilyn Kroenke and Wendy Goerl. President Tom Thorstenson called the meeting to order. Minutes were approved. John Mutter presented the treasurer’s report. In new business, discussion was held on what could be improved for the student writing contest.
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