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County awaits state funding information

Local officials are about to dive into planning Shawano County’s 2014 budget, but they are doing it blindfolded. The county has not received information on how much funding it will receive in 2014 from the state, according to Administrative Coordinator Tom Madsen. Much of the social services and community programs budgets, especially in children and adult services, depend on state dollars.
Roger C. Raguse
Roger C. Raguse, 76, of Troy, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at his residence. He was born on March 5, 1937, in Shawano to the late Emil and Esther (Priem) Raguse. Roger was preceded in death by his wife, Maureen (Boland) Raguse, on Nov. 3, 2012.
Agnes Onesti
Agnes Onesti, 92, Wittenberg, died Monday, July 8, 2013, surrounded by her family at her home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services, Wausau. She was born May 14, 1921, in the town of Rosendale, Fond du Lac County, the daughter of the late Frederick and Clara (Wegner) Pietz. On Dec. 30, 1939, Agnes was united in marriage to William “Bill” Onesti at St. Philomena Catholic Church, Birnamwood.
Rita M. Fehrman
Rita M. Fehrman, 82, of Clintonville, formerly of Embarrass, passed away Monday morning, July 8, 2013, at the Pine Manor Health Care Center in Embarrass. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Clintonville is assisting her family with the arrangements.
Trial delayed for 2009 double homicide in Gillett
The trial of a rural Shawano man accused of killing his former mistress and her brother has been postponed. The trial of Daniel Lee Schmidt, 30, scheduled to start on Monday will be delayed until Oct.
Gerald “Jerry” Lee Lomker
Gerald Lee Lomker, 78, of Mazatlan, Mexico, and formerly of Shawano, passed away on April 5, 2013, at his home in Mazatlan. He was born on June 28, 1934, in Shawano, son of the late Henry and Lucille (Prey) Lomker. After graduating from high school and working in Milwaukee for a few years, Jerry joined the Air Force. Upon his discharge, he lived in Phoenix, Ariz., where he owned and operated the Turkey Track Mine.
Scam concern leads to student selling books
A door-to-door salesman selling children’s books in rural Shawano County has been making residents nervous. However, the salesman says he is just trying to earn some money for college. Shawano School District Superintendent Todd Carlson said he has received multiple calls in the last few days from parents about a man coming to the door and wanting to talk to them and their children about school.
Jerry Eggert to lead Fun Daze parade
The Embarrass Volunteer Fire Department will host the 25th annual Embarrass Fun Daze celebration July 27 at Embarrass Park. “We’ve got a really great line-up of activities planned for this year’s event,” said Darrell Polzin, Embarrass Fire Department chief. “There’s something for everyone at Fun Daze, and we’re hoping everyone will come out and have a great time for a good cause.” Jerry Eggert will be honored as the 2013 parade marshal.
Menominee beats Manawa 11-1
The Menominee American Legion team beat Manawa 11-1 in five innings Tuesday in Manawa. Tom Williams earned the win for Menominee (4-4). Dallas Madosh led at the plate, going two for three. Menominee will face Wittenberg (3-2) Thursday in Keshena.
Hard work focus of new BHS coach
As Duke Copp takes control of the Bonduel High School boys basketball program, his goal is to teach his players about hard work. He knows his new team well, from coaching the eighth-grade boys team and teaching at BHS the last three years. “There’s a lot of potential there,” Copp said. “To be one of the best programs, we have to work harder than everyone else. That’s the message I’m trying to get across to the kids.
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