One local writer payed homage to a friend with a book written about their life. John J. Mutter Jr. recently completed a book, titled “The Oddball,” detailing the life and personality of Shawano resident George Putz Jr. Putz passed away in 2006. “In 1966, I got a job at the Shawano Paper Mill,” said Mutter. “I got to meet George Putz there. After I retired in 2001, I got together with George again.

UW-Eau Claire The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire awarded 1,400 degrees in May. Local students who received degrees include the following: • Abrams: Kennedy Koehne, Bachelor of Science, elementary education; Rickaela Vrooman, Bachelor of Science, biochemistry/molecular biology • Sobieski: Hannah Petroll, Bachelor of Science, nursing • Suring: Kimberly Solis Calderon, Bachelor of Science, elementary education • Shawano: Julia Wainio, Bachelor o

Oconto County Kenneth Scott Anderson and Amanda Mae Gosiski, both of Suring, July 25, 2022. Phillip Henry Alsteen, of Pensaukee, and Wendy Jo Alice Martin, of Ashwaubenon, July 26, 2022. Robert John Notz and Kimberly Nicole Vanasten, both of Pensaukee, July 30, 2022. Kenny Dale Sallee and Virginia Mae LaFountain, both of Oconto, July 31, 2022. Francis Joseph Wayka and Kristin Noel Beirl, both of Oconto, Aug.

St. James Lutheran School is busy getting its playground prepped for new playground equipment for this fall. The funding for the playground came from a unique fundraiser when the principal sat on the school roof for three days. The goal was to raise $32,000; in the end, $50,000 was given by friends, families and supporters. In addition to the reverse roof sit, members of the playground subcommittee wrote two grants. St.

The July 21 meeting was held in the Elsie Engel room at the Shawano Public Library. Members attending were Svitlana Podgorna, Lee Pulaski, Manuel Moraleda, Twilla Beyer, John Mutter Jr., Tom Thorstenson, Nick Wudtke, Trudy Bosman, Wendy Goerl, and Barb King. President Tom Thorstenson called the meeting to order. The minutes and treasurer’s report were approved. We lost a good friend this month. Dennis Vickers was a kind person.

The pattern for Shawano County’s 392nd barn quilt is a combination of the Norwegian and American flags, and it is called “Heritage.” The quilt was sponsored by Laurie Matson and is on display on her barn at W17602 County Road M, Tigerton. “Our Norwegian ancestors came to the United States in the late 1800s,” Matson said.