The rain slowed the work, but didn’t stop it completely. Despite drizzly conditions Wednesday, more than 300 Bonduel High School students left their classrooms, many dressed in bright yellow shirts that read “Lend a Paw,” for a real-life experiment in giving back as the school conducted its third annual community service day. Some students descended on Bonduel’s Village and Cedar parks to clean them up, while others put a little elbow grease into

Though this year’s Officer of the Year recipients from the police and sheriff departments had already been announced last month, there was one additional surprise recipient at the Shawano Optimist Club’s ceremony Wednesday. Retiring DNR Warden Jim Horne also received a plaque. “We had a special request from one of our Optimist members,” president Kay Bloomer said, adding that the board unanimously agreed.

David Duane Wright passed peacefully Monday morning May 4, 2015, surround by his beloved family and friends. He was 77. David, the eldest of 11 children, was born Jan. 6, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Clarence “Bud” and Irene (Calkins) Wright. David spent his childhood working at the family’s farm in Shawano until the age of 20. He then moved to Kenosha, where he worked at American Motors until he retired in 1983.

Charlotte V. Seefeldt, 97, of Tigerton, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at Homme Home of Wittenberg. The Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Tigerton, is assisting the family.

After a full and glorious life, Susan Hanson, M.D., moved on to a different adventure May 2, 2015. She was born Nov. 25, 1937, in Wausau, daughter of the late Irving and Doris (Hager) Hanson. Susan grew up in Wittenberg and graduated valedictorian of her class at Wittenberg High School. She was the first woman from WHS to enter medical school. She attended Hiram College in Ohio, where she attained her bachelor’s degree.

Anthony “Tony” M. Zahringer, 91, of Gresham, passed away on May 1, 2015, at Oakhaven in Shawano. Tony was born on Jan. 13, 1924, in Gresham to the late Frank W. and Agnes (Berdoll) Zahringer. Tony attended Gresham High School and graduated in 1943. He lived in Gresham all his life and owned and operated Zahringer Trucking and Excavating. Tony was united in marriage to Louise “Tootie” (Little) Nietzer on Nov.

Richard “Dick” N. Mielke, 70, of Black Creek, passed away Monday, May 4, 2015, at home. He was born Nov. 16, 1944, son of the late Nathan and Marian (Brugger) Mielke. Dick enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves in 1967. He later was educated as a butcher and was well-versed on his cuts of meat. Dick returned to the family farm, where he thoroughly enjoyed doing the field work.

Shawano Police Department May 4 Police logged 28 incidents, including the following: Suspicious — A 22-year-old man was cited for prowling after police responded to a suspicious person complaint in the 700 block of South Lincoln Street. Truancy — Police logged eight truancy complaints from Shawano Community High School, 220 County Road B. Trespass — Police responded to a trespassing complaint in the 800 block of East Richmond Street. Warrant — A

BASEBALL Bonduel 10 Amherst 2 Bonduel swept a home doubleheader Monday against Amherst, scoring seven runs in the second inning to take control of the first game. Connor Rosin pitched the win, going six innings and allowing only two hits while striking out six. Jordan Richter and Colton Dobratz had two RBIs each for the Bears.