Shawano Optimists The Shawano Optimist Club recently held its annual Rose Day fundraiser, which helps support youth activities and many organizations in the Shawano area. Optimist club President Jim Black said, “Thanks to very hard work by Optimist club members and amazing support from individuals throughout the Shawano area, we sold a record number of roses this year.

Jesse Thomas Bartlelt and Ariel Violet Lund, both of Bonduel, Oct. 24, 2020. Varun Kumar Bheda, of Green Bay, and Shardae Marie Skenadore, of Shawano, Nov. 6, 2020. Adam Todd Davids of the Town of Bartelme, and Miranda Kay Bennett, of Marion, Nov. 14, 2020. Justin James Dehne and Linnea Marie Gardebrecht, both of Shawano, Nov. 14, 2020. Keith Richard Fowler Jr. and Shy Annalisa House, both of Cecil, Oct.

For new parents, bringing home a baby can be both a wonderful experience and a time when their routines change drastically, including the loss of a good night’s sleep. It is possible, however, to help infants learn a reasonable sleep routine that benefits both the baby and the parents. “You should always do what’s best for you and your baby,” said Dr. Sneha Subbarayan, a pediatrician at ThedaCare Physicians-Neenah.

With the COVID-19 pandemic still impacting people’s usual social lives, children in particular may need a little extra help managing the loneliness that can result. While it’s always smart to maintain limits on screen time, parents may want to adopt special “pandemic rules” to allow their children more connection time, said Dr.

The Shawano Optimist Club recently held its annual installation and awards meeting, albeit in a virtual setting rather than at a banquet as it had in the past. District Lt. Gov. Chris Neilsen conducted the installation of officers and directors for the 2020-21 year.

The Community Blood Center is urging all healthy and eligible blood donors to donate blood, platelets and convalescent plasma as the number of COVID-19 cases increase throughout the state. CBC is the sole provider of all blood, platelets and plasma, including convalescent plasma, to nearly 30 hospitals throughout Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. One in seven individuals entering a hospital will rely on a blood transfusion.