At Blazer’s Bar and Grill, located at N3189 County Road SS in rural Tigerton, owner Chelsea Wiszus and her staff have plenty of food and drink on hand — with hot, homemade daily specials offered to customers, offsetting cold winter days.

With a heart to serve, Wiszus has been in the restaurant industry ever since she was 15 years old, as her first job was waitressing at Prime Time in Marion.

Outgoing Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources deer biologist Jeff Pritzl finally got to speak his mind bluntly after nearly 35 years with the agency, and his seasoned words were revealing and sensible.

Although he officially retired Feb. 2 because of his accumulation of paid time off, he turned over his state computer access and duties in December.

Over my 20 years practicing medicine, I have seen many changes in how we care for patients. Change is not only expected in medicine — it is essential.

As new evidence emerges from research, observation and clinical experience, recommendations evolve. This evidence-based process is how vaccines, including the hepatitis B (HBV) vaccine, have been developed and refined over decades to demonstrate both safety and effectiveness.

Morning chores when we were dairy farming consisted of hours of work before we came back in the house for breakfast. Opting to tend to the animals before we ate, my husband and I were on the same page.

Abrams Spotlight Productions Inc. will relive history when it presents the musical “1776” on May 7-17.

Actors will have a rare opportunity to portray the United States’ founding fathers including John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin. Auditions will take place from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 11 and Feb. 13 at the Nancy Byng Community Theater, 5852 Maple St., Abrams. Individuals can audition either day.

FRIDAY, JAN. 30

OCONTO: Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Farnsworth Public Library, 715 Main St. Story and crafts for preschool children. A caregiver must stay with the child.

GILLETT: Cabin Fever Barn Dance, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Primal Eats, 14109 County Road VV. Traditional square dancing called and taught by John Wilson with live fiddle and banjo music; no cover charge.