As is the case with many of us lucky enough to be retired up north, I’ve become an early riser. My reward is seeing glorious sunrises and enjoying the company of critters that visit at daylight. I savor the solitude. It’s a perfect time to write, prepare for events on my calendar and catch up on paperwork.

Roots erupting through the soil surface beyond the tree trunk irritate gardeners when trying to grow and mow grass under trees. Save time, reduce frustration and be kind to your trees when dealing with these surface roots. These roots are a normal part of aging for shallow rooted trees and are important to their health and stability.

Just east of the Shawano Recreation Center is a large red oak tree growing.

There are several oak trees in this family, and this one is a northern red oak.

Riders of ATVs and UTVs are reminded that several law changes went into effect June 1.

Updates include:

• Operators and passengers are all required to wear a seat belt in a UTV.

• Intentionally causing damage with an ATV or UTV can cost you more than a fine — up to three times the cost to repair the damage.

Lena High School golfer Cooper Demmith was named the golfer of the year for the Marinette & Oconto Conference.

Joining him on the all-conference first team was Gillett High School’s Brady Holla.

Named to the second team were Lena’s Tanner Behnke, and Parker Jenerou, Bradyn Kiedrowski and Chase Rosenlund, all from Gillett.

Tuesday, June 2

Pulaski 7, Ashwaubenon 1

Braun Wotruba hit 2-for-3 in the Red Raiders’ regional second-round playoff win.

He was also the winning pitcher. He gave up one run on three hits, walked two and struck out seven.

Bonduel 4, Sturgeon Bay 3

Tuesday, June 2

Wittenberg-Birnamwood 12, Amherst 2

The Chargers had bookends of four runs in the first and sixth inning, with another four in between to end Amherst’s season. Amherst also committed nine errors.

Kendall Lex was 2-for-4 with three RBIs, while Chloe Hanson was 2-for-4 with a double, three RBIs and a run scored. Brie Ladika was 2-for-5 with three RBIs and two runs scored.

Tuesday, June 2

Pulaski 2, West De Pere 0

Pulaski opened WIAA regional action with a semifinal win over West De Pere.

Ruth Krause scored first, assisted by Lydia Stangler. The second goal was scored by Leah Grygiel, assisted by Kara Barber.

Goalkeeper Tatum Wentland had no saves in the shutout win.

The Red Raiders were seeded third, and the Phantoms were 14th.

Tuesday, June 2

Seymour Sectional

Menominee Nation/Gresham scored 345 and placed fifth at the Division 2 team sectionals at Crystal Springs Golf Course.

Oconto Falls golfers scored 349 and placed seventh.

Scoring for the Eagles were Allex Mahl with 82, Elliott Penass with 84, Gabe Boivin with 89 and Anikohsaeh Corn with 90.