23 July 2013

Mentoring puts focus on big picture

Aspiring administrators occasionally use the path around the Falls to find their way to this observer’s office to complete an assignment for a graduate class. Such was the case last week when an aspiring administrator scheduled an interview. The individual said there would only be three simple questions, and these were provided prior to the interview: 1. What are the primary focuses of the superintendent during each month of the year? 2.
23 July 2013
Oconto County Sheriff's Department
At 5:50 a.m. July 21, a vehicle driven by a Lena woman swerved to avoid striking a deer on Midway Road north of County Road A in the town of Lena, entered a ditch and overturned several times. Her vehicle sustained severe damage.  At 10:55 a.m. July 20, a vehicle driven by a New Berlin man was backing up and struck the Stiles Junction Food and Fuel building on Duame Road in the town of Stiles, causing moderate damage to the building.
23 July 2013
This is what makes Oconto Falls great
To the editor:   How often I have thought how lucky we are to live in Oconto Falls, from the beautiful location to the fine schools. With dedicated city employees, from snow removal to the pleasant employees that check our utilities, we are truly blessed.   Another gem in Oconto Falls is David Polashek.
23 July 2013
What Madison gives, supervisors take away
To the editor:   The recently completed state budget will actually provide some benefits to middle-class taxpayers.
23 July 2013
Donation jump-starts Gillett library expansion
A $29,000 donation from the estate of Ann Horick will act as a catalyst for the Gillett Public Library expansion project, according to Library Director Kay Rankel. “Ann was a fan of everything that went on in Gillett,” said David Pelow, president of the library board of directors. “She was just a community person and a very civic-minded person.” Horick, who passed away in June 2012, was always involved with the community, Rankel said.
23 July 2013
Fair completes bleacher replacement
Fair patrons at the demolition derby, pull and catch-a-pig events at the 2013 Oconto County Fair will enjoy more comfortable and safer seating with the replacement of the major portion of bleacher seating at the track on the fairgrounds. County fair directors and volunteers completed construction of the 80 feet of new bleachers on July 1.
23 July 2013
Oconto County Circuit Court
Proceedings from July 19   Jason L. Holtger, 39, Oconto, was sentenced to four years in prison for driving while intoxicated, fifth offense. He was arrested Oct. 6, 2012, in Oconto.
23 July 2013
WMS science teacher honored by peers
Chuck Seidel, a science teacher at Washington Middle School in Oconto Falls, received the Educator of Excellence Award presented by the Nicolet Oconto Retired Teachers’ Association.
23 July 2013
Barbara Trudell
Barbara Trudell, 70. Loving wife and best friend of Peter for 50 years. Beloved mother of Jay (Cheri) and Andy (Laura). Caring grandma of five and great-grandma of one.  Barb will also be greatly missed by many other relatives and friends.  A visitation will be held at the Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral & Cremation Service, 930 Main St., Mukwonago, on Sunday, July 27, 2013, from 3 p.m.
23 July 2013
Legion team feeling good heading into regionals
As the Oconto Falls American Legion baseball team prepares for the Class AA regional tournament, coach Chris Hillberg is embracing the underdog role for his squad.   “I think everyone on the team knows we’re the underdog going into that tournament,” Hillberg said. “As such, I don’t think anyone is going to throw their No. 1 pitcher against us.
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