Editor’s note: The village of Suring, founded in 1815, is celebrating its centennial year. This is the first of a series of articles highlighting the artists of Suring. Jennifer “Jenny” Buhrandt retired from teaching 14 years ago. She taught at the now closed Spruce School. About 20-plus years ago the teachers were invited to a “Stamping Up” party.

Kallie Rank, the 2014 Oconto County Fairest of the Fair, represented Oconto County at the Wisconsin State Fairest of the Fairs annual convention from Jan. 4-7 in Wisconsin Dells. Competitors from more than 40 counties participated. The state Fairest of the Fair hosts the Wisconsin State Fair in August and markets Wisconsin fairs throughout the year. Rank had the honor of selling several auction items at the state competition.

Oconto Falls Area Heritage Center will hold an antiques and collectibles appraisal event featuring author and antiques expert Mark Moran, of Iola. Appraisals will take place Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Oconto Falls Community Library meeting room. Preregistration is required; call 920-655-2115 to reserve a spot.

James “Jim” Thompson, 76, of Suring, passed away at home on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, following an illness of the past year. He was born on July 2, 1938, to the late Robert and Hildegard (Geider) Thompson. Jim graduated from Suring High School and was a star football quarterback. He bartended at the Tip Top Bar at Anderson Lake (now Waters Edge). Jim married Yvonne L. Cotnoir on Jan.

Nettie Mae Reuter, 84, of Suring, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015. Nettie was born in Mountain on May 6, 1930, to the late Jack and Nellie (Johnvin) Marsh. She graduated from Mountain High School with the Class of 1948.

Jack A. Nauke, of Suring, 63, died Jan. 19, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on Jan. 26, 1951, to the late Arthur Nauke and Mary (nee Vyskocil) Nauke in Oconto Falls. Jack proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam era, spending much of his military career in Berlin, Germany. After graduating from Ferris State University, he began a career in the heavy equipment industry.

Diana A. Hoerth, 65, Suring, passed away unexpectedly at home. She was born Aug. 17, 1949, to the late Herman and Josephine (Stoll) Hoerth. She graduated from Suring High School with the Class of 1967. Diana was employed by the United States Postal Service for 35 years, and she retired in 2003.

HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital Prevea Oconto Falls Health Center, 835 Main St., will expand its hours and offer new providers for urgent care services. Beginning Monday, Feb. 2, urgent care services will be available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Urgent care services include walk-in care for minor illnesses and injuries.

Owners of farmland and agricultural producers have an opportunity to learn more about their choices and obligations under the new farm bill. The Farm Service Agency and University of Wisconsin-Extension of Marinette and Oconto counties will provide workshops at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, at the Oconto Falls Community Library, 251 N. Main St., and at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb.