The Shawano Leader

Shawano eager to host national championships

Published by admin on Wed, 08/04/2021 - 9:12am

Shawano is eager to host its first ever national championship, an event that took several years to prepare for and bring to the Shawano Ski Sharks show site.

The Division 2 Show Ski National Championships will be held Aug. 6-8 on the Wolf River, with fans scattered across Smalley Park to watch the action on the water.

The process of bringing a national championship to Shawano first began about 10 years ago, according to Brad Keuschel, a member of the Ski Sharks. Keuschel recalled telling team president Dave Passehl that one day he’d help bring nationals to Shawano.

Guidelines on Wolf River with water ski championship in town

Published by admin on Wed, 08/04/2021 - 9:05am

With the Division 2 Show Ski National Championships taking place Aug. 6-8, there are some changes to Wolf River access and usage of which people should be aware.

On those three days, there will be a legal waterway closure to non-competition boat traffic from the trestle to the dam. This is in place for the safety of all water ski individuals, teams and boats in action.

There will also be a no-wake passage from the channel to the trestle so that boat traffic can still move through. The area will be marked by buoys.

Local businesses prepare for water ski visitors

Published by admin on Wed, 08/04/2021 - 9:04am

Local businesses are preparing for a wave of visitors to the Shawano area this weekend as the Shawano Ski Sharks host a national tournament Aug. 6-8.

“According to the information that I received, a couple thousand visitors are expected,” Shawano Chamber of Commerce Tourism Manager Patti Peterson said.

Many local businesses and hotels are preparing to host hundreds of guests, as they shop, eat and sleep all around Shawano.

“This weekend is similar to most summer weekends here,” said AmeriVu Inn and Suites manager Nick Patel. “We are fully booked.”

Gresham school keeping masks optional

Published by admin on Tue, 08/03/2021 - 3:03pm

The Gresham School District will continue to make wearing a mask optional for students and staff when the new school year starts in September, but that could change if the Gresham area sees a sharp spike in COVID-19 cases.

Superintendent Newell Haffner informed the Gresham School Board on Aug. 2 that the Shawano-Menominee Counties Health Department was reporting one active COVID-19 case in the boundaries of the local district, compared with 22 that were in place with the Shawano School District and 16 for the Marion School District.

Visitors enjoy afternoon of pie, ice cream

Published by admin on Tue, 08/03/2021 - 1:21pm

Dozens of Bonduel community members enjoyed a lunch of sloppy joes, pie and ice cream at the Bonduel Community Archives.

The organization hosted the pie and ice cream social Aug. 1.

Close to 40 pies were donated from members of the community and volunteers at the archives.

Beverly Fink, a volunteer with the organization, said that she was happy to get the event scheduled again now that people are receiving the COVID-19 vaccination.

“It is really wonderful to see everyone back here again,” said Fink.

Public Record

Published by admin on Tue, 08/03/2021 - 1:05pm

Shawano Police Department

Aug. 2

Officers responded to 31 calls, including a disturbance on South Lutz Street; a disturbance on South Lincoln Street; a disturbance on South Lafayette Street; reckless driving on County Road BE; a disturbance on Lakeland Road; property theft on East Center Street; reckless driving on North Union Street; disorderly conduct on South Union Street.

Aug. 1

Relay for Life fundraiser deemed a success

Published by admin on Tue, 08/03/2021 - 12:58pm

The Zion Walkers hosted an American Cancer Society fundraiser for the Shawano community to attend on July 31.

“Every one of us been touched by cancer in some way — whether it be friends, relatives, caregivers or survivors,” said Kathy Beyer, a cancer survivor and co-chairwoman of the event.

Court News

Published by admin on Mon, 08/02/2021 - 4:01pm

• Charley E. Estep, 36, Cecil, was charged July 26 with one count of possession of narcotic drugs and one count of bail jumping. Judge Katherine Sloma set a cash bond of $7,500 and scheduled a preliminary hearing for Aug. 3.

• Tanya S. Cooper, 37, Crandon, was charged July 26 with one count of bail jumping and one misdemeanor count of operating while revoked. Sloma set a cash bond of $500 and scheduled a preliminary hearing for July 30.

Pulaski man caught trying to cross Mexico border

Published by admin on Mon, 08/02/2021 - 3:52pm

A Pulaski man suspected of having sex with his underage stepdaughter was caught by the U.S. Border Patrol trying to cross into Mexico and extradited back to Shawano County.

Kids wait in line for Freddy's balloon artistry

Published by admin on Mon, 08/02/2021 - 1:09pm

Freddy Alfredo works intently as kids watch balloons transform into the magic they asked for: a puppy, a sword, a monkey, a Jedi light saber — even a sunflower.

His creations emerge gradually until a glimmer of recognition lights in the children’s face and they reach for the reward for their patience.

There was a long line of children and parents willing to wait July 30 during Sunflower Fest 2021 at Bergsbaken Farms in Cecil, next to a pair of face painters.