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Pink pride

Gresham Community School was not afraid to show its pink side Friday as a weeklong observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month wrapped up. Most of the students and many staff members were decked out in pink, the color showing support for those who are battling or have survived breast cancer.
That's a wrap for Metrodome
One last dance in the Hubert Horatio Humphrey Metrodome. On Sunday the Green Bay Packers will bid adieu to the Metrodome, as the Minnesota Vikings play their last season in the stadium that has been their home since 1982. “There’s been a lot of great games there, I’ll say that,” Packers coach Mike McCarthy said. “There’s so many good memories, there’s some tough ones, too.
Keys to the Game: Packers at Vikings
Green Bay Packers Ball hawk With the Minnesota Vikings playing musical chairs at their quarterback spot, as of early Thursday it wasn’t clear who would get the starting nod on Sunday. Newly acquired Josh Freeman was expected to be the starter but was suffering from concussion-like symptoms early in the week. If Freeman can’t play, expect them to start Christian Ponder, who lost his starting job this season.
MISD receives $1.5M grant
Menominee Indian School District is one of three Wisconsin public school districts selected to participate in a unique and collaborative pilot project that will bring together educational, behavioral health and the criminal/juvenile justice systems in order to create healthier and safer schools. “MISD will receive a $1.5 million grant,” Superintendent Wendell Waukau said.
Public Record
Shawano Police Department Oct. 23 Police logged 20 incidents, including the following: Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance in the 200 block of South Washington Street. Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance at the Wisconsin House, 216 E. Green Bay St. Warrant — A 31-year-old man was taken into custody on a Washington County warrant at the Probation and Parole offices, 1340 E.
Betty J. Tesch
Betty J. Tesch, 71, of Merrill, died Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013. Betty was born June 26, 1942, in Green Bay, daughter of Hazel (Toellner) Zuehlsdorf, of Bonduel, and the late Herbert Zuehlsdorf. Betty was raised in the Bonduel area prior to her marriage to Kenneth R. Tesch in 1965. He survives, along with two children, her mother, seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, a sister and two brothers. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.
Andy P. Beaudin
Andy Paul Beaudin, 80, of Mason Woods, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, Oct. 23, 2013, at his home with his loving family by his side. Funeral service arrangements are pending and will be announced. Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano is assisting the family with the service arrangements. www.schroedermickelsonfuneralservice.com
Dorothy A. Mohr
Dorothy Anna Mohr, of Shawano, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013, on her 99th birthday. Born in Dodge County, she was the oldest of four children born to the late Maxamillion and Regina (Rake) Maier. She was raised on the family farm north of Columbus. After graduating from high school at the age of 16, she attended a county normal school and began her teaching career at the age of 17.
Early birthday surprise for Kindred Hearts resident
On Sunday, Garth Ashley will be 92 years old.
Parents want bullying to stop
Tonia Wilber is concerned about bullying at schools in the Menominee Indian School District, and she is finding that others are equally concerned. Wilber has gathered 216 signatures on petitions she has taken around the reservation and plans to present them to the School Board on Nov. 4.
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