An electronic device can be a lifesaver on a long car ride or during a restless wait at a restaurant.

For many families, that convenience can evolve into a familiar challenge — children wanting more screen time, leaving parents and caregivers looking for the right balance.

The Oconto County Youth Fair observed its 85th anniversary this year, but an area 4-H club has been around for almost as long.

The Christy Brook 4-H Club, one of nine 4-H clubs in Oconto County, is turning 75 this year, according to Melissa Desterheft, the club’s co-leader.

Wally Breitenfeldt, left, president of the Tigerton Advancement Association, honors Debbie and Charlie Harvey, owners of Charlie’s County Market, for their continued support through the years of Tigerton Lumberjack Days, which celebrated its 60th anniversary Aug. 28-30 at Tigerton Community Park. The Harveys grew up in Tigerton before starting the grocery store in Shawano.

Prevea Health is holding Movement Matters, a series of free presentations centered on staying active and pain-free at every age.

Attendees are welcome to join for a single topic, any combination of two, or the entire series. Each standalone session pairs expert insight from a Prevea specialist with a free slice of pie and a cup of coffee.

When I finished a challenging 3-D archery course Aug. 16 with fellow traditional bowhunter Larry Morrow, I had one small victory — I had not lost a single arrow.

During our farming years, we’d raised Holsteins, Black Angus, chickens (upon occasion) and pigs, and along the way held company with a few cherished dogs and cats. Never ever did we have a horse on the farm.

Until the other day.