“Eek!” slipped out through clenched teeth — unbidden yet totally expected, an automatic reflex to what I happened to be doing at the moment. We are thick into sap season, and every year is different, depending on the weather. It is akin to farming in that respect. This past winter, my husband diligently thought through easier, more effective and more productive ways to collect sap.

A health care provider with ThedaCare was officially part of the medical team accompanying elite U.S. Ski Team athletes that headed to the World Juniors and U23 Cross-Country World Championships in Italy. Dr. Jasmine Wiley, a family medicine physician who sees patients in Tigerton and Shawano, is no stranger to overseeing the care of high-performing athletes. For the past three seasons, Wiley has traveled with the U.S.

A variety of crystals and hand-made jewelry cover every inch of display space in Natasha Selle’s inventory at The Heart of Garnet Crystal Shop in Shawano. Selle, from Tigerton, is a vibrant addition to Shawano’s downtown shopping district. She set up her unique shop Feb. 14 in the former State Farm Insurance building at 207 S.

March 13 Deputies responded to 48 incidents, including a wanted person near U.S.

Jana DeDecker and David Aschenbrener each donated one of their works to the Gresham Scholarship Fund banquet and fundraiser, scheduled for March 29 at The Woodland Supper Club and Banquet Hall in Gresham. DeDecker, a local up-and-coming artist, is donating the “Warm Heart” painting.

Since we just celebrated Fat Tuesday, it seemed fitting for me to read Lisa Pivey’s “Murder by the Script.” Mila Breaux is new to the bayou and eager to experience Mardi Gras. Mila is a “letter artist’”who creates signs, logos and decals in beautiful designs. She shares a houseboat with her best friend, Cherie Mamou. As Mardi Gras nears, Mila, Cherie and Mila’s boyfriend Xavier Ordoyn have prepared the first crawfish boil of the season.

Shawano County Sheriff’s Department March 16 Deputies responded to 26 incidents, including operating while intoxicated on Lake Drive in the Town of Wescott; operating while intoxicated on state Highway 22 in the Town of Washington; bail jumping at Rachel’s Roadside Bar and Grill, W17298 Spruce Road in the Town of Wittenberg; harassment on state Highway 156 in the Town of Navarino; assisting the fire department on Ho-Chunk Road in the Town of Witt

• Lori L. Brooks, 41, Wabeno, pleaded no contest March 12 to misdemeanor charges of battery, disorderly conduct and resisting or obstructing an officer. The battery count was amended from a felony in a plea agreement. Judge Katherine Sloma withheld sentencing and placed her on two years of probation with conditions. • Sarah E. Summ, 57, Green Bay, pleaded no contest Dec.

Proceedings of March 10 • Bond was set at $500 cash for Justin Allen Patch, 32, Lakewood, after he was charged with battery and disorderly conduct as a domestic abuse repeater, in connection with an incident that allegedly occurred Feb. 28.