Covid-19 Journal SHAWANO LEADER WWW.NEWMEDIA-WI.COM Friday, May 15, 2020 Volume 139, Issue 33 $1 County bars are open, despite state closure Several Shawano County bars opened up last weekend without fear of local enforcement of Safer at Home rules. PAGE 2 Tan sturgeon sighted at dam in Shawano A light-colored sturgeon made it to Shawano, capturing the attention on online sturgeon-watchers. PAGE 19 Girls basketball regions change The Witt-Birn girls basketball program has moved to Division 4 — where it belongs, coach says. PAGE 25 AWESOME TASK Liz Benecke, a town of Wescott nurse, holds a face mask in one of her favorite patterns. Benecke coordinates the donations of thousands of medical-grade masks from a location in Green Bay. The sign behind her, which came from the previous occupant of the workspace, reads: “I’m not here to be average. I’m here to be awesome.” FOR THE FULL STORY, SEE PAGE 20. CAROL RYCZEK | NEW MEDIA PAGE 2t/&8.&%*"twww.newmedia-wi.comtFRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 SHAWANO LEADER (USPS 492-120) Published Wednesdays and Saturdays Some taverns reportedly by NEW Media Inc d/b/a The Shawano Leader Periodicals postage paid at Shawano, Wisconsin 54166 violating stay-at-home order POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Shawano Leader, 1464 E. Green Bay St., Shawano WI 54166 Sheriff’s department Office mum on enforcement 1464 E. Green Bay St., Shawano, WI 54166 By NEW MEDIA STAFF Telephone 715-526-2121 SHAWANO — A number of Sha- FAX: 715-524-3941 wano County bars and taverns were reportedly open for business over Publisher the last several days, in spite of the Greg Mellis [email protected] statewide Safer at Home order aimed at curbing the spread of the COVID-19 Editor-In-Chief coronavirus. Carol Ryczek [email protected] While some were open only for City Editor food take-out, in compliance with the Lee Pulaski [email protected] order, others reportedly had patrons Sports Editor inside eating and drinking, according Morgan Rode [email protected] to complaints received by the Shawa- no County Sherif’s Department. Obituaries Sherif Adam Bieber posted an [email protected] open letter to Gov. Tony Evers on his Classifieds/legal notices Facebook page last month implying he [email protected] would not enforce the order. Rachel Rasmussen, owner of Rachel’s Roadside Bar & Grill in Wittenberg, keeps revenue coming in with Retail advertising Bieber urged Evers to lighten the pickup food service. During the initial shutdown, she expanded her kitchen and is now working on a new addition for restaurant seating. .*3*"./&-40/]/&8.&%*" [email protected] restrictions and wrote that he “will not enforce rules or laws that infringe [email protected] on the Constitutional rights of our Raddant was not at liberty to test,” she said. “I am proud to be stand- Calendar items (free) Citizens.” discuss the department’s stance on ing up and fghting for our rights.” [email protected] Bieber has not responded to re- enforcing the governor’s order. The Shawano-Menominee Coun- Subscriptions peated calls or emails from the Leader “The sherif says he is the only one ties Health Department continues to that wants to respond to that,” Rad- encourage people to follow social dis- Subscription, delivery or payment question? seeking to clarify his Facebook post. dant said. tancing rules and state guidelines for Call 715-526-2121 According to Linda Van Gheem, president of the Shawano County Tav- Additional calls were put in to stemming the spread of the pandemic. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday ern League and owner of Da Swamp Bieber’s ofce and cell phone numbers “As Wisconsin plans ahead for re- [email protected] tavern in Seymour, Bieber has made it for a a comment. He did not respond. turning business to normal, we know clear that taverns don’t need to worry The governor’s ofce also failed to that we will be living in a ‘new’ nor- RATES about any enforcement from the sher- respond to several calls. mal,” health ofcer Vicki Dantoin said County Board Chairman Tom in a press release Friday. “We cannot Print if’s department. Kautza said there was no discussion forget that the risk for COVID-19 will Print single issue: $1 Wednesdays, $2 Saturdays “He said he wouldn’t enforce any- thing,” Van Gheem said. about the governor’s order or enforce- continue and we will need to keep Prepaid nonrefundable 12 months: Bieber on Wednesday attended a ment at a public safety committee our social responsibilities and follow $119 Carrier; $127 Motor; $151 Mail - WI meeting of the tavern league hosted at meeting Wednesday morning. quarantine and isolation guidelines if $164 Mail - outside WI the Shawano Lake Golf Course. Kautza was asked about Bieber’s necessary to help protect the public’s www.newmedia-wi.com On Thursday, the sherif’s depart- open letter to Evers, which was posted health.” April 17, and the county’s response to Van Gheem said she was not aware 1-day. $0.99 ment received a complaint that bars along Lake Drive were open. it. of what individual tavern league mem- 3-mo (90-day introductory offer) $12 No action appears to have been “I don’t have it in front of me and bers were doing in response to the Month-to-month $10 taken by the sherif’s department in I’d like to read it again before I make governor’s order. Prepaid 12 month, nonrefundable, $99 response. any comment on it,” Kautza said. “I’d However, she said, tavern league Print plus online nonrefundable package Sherif’s Capt. Ty Raddant said the like to read it and see exactly what he members are hurting. $137 Carrier; $145 Motor; $173 Mail - WI; complaint was “taken for information said.” “There’s a few that have the curb- $189 Mail - outside WI at this time.” Anne Retzlaf, owner of Annie’s side pickup that are really stressing On Friday, according to the daily Campground and the Irish Pub and out about it because it’s really hard incident report, the sherif’s depart- Grub west of Gresham, is adamant to accommodate everybody,” Van Member, Wisconsin Newspaper Assoiation ment received three more complaints about keeping her bar open. Gheem said. “They have to make sure about bars being open, including one She said she feels the governor’s they’re all scheduled right. Food has caller who reported that “all of the order to close violates her constitu- to go out at a certain time so you don’t bars in Cecil are open.” tional rights, and encourages other bar have too many people at your bar.” It was not clear from the incident owners to open their establishments to Van Gheem’s own bar is closed, she report what, if any, action was taken in the public. said, and she has been using that time response. “It is an active, peaceful way to pro- for renovation. FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 t/&8.&%*"tXXXOFXNFEJBXJDPNtPAGE 3
Anne Retzlaff serves a drink at the Irish Pub and Grub at Annie’s Campground near Gresham on May 9. Retzlaff sees the order to close the bar as an infringement on her rights. Public health officials have main- tained that bars and restaurants pose a threat of transmission of the COVID-19 virus. $"30-3:$;&,]/&8.&%*"
“My bar is just a bar,” she said. “We “I don’t think they’re going to re- The village board recently voted state restrictions are excessive and don’t have food or anything. There are open if they’re afraid of getting their li- to waive licensing fees in light of the unfair to small businesses. no carry-outs or anything like that. It’s censes pulled from the state,” she said. closures to provide some fnancial However, she is complying with hard to serve anybody out of a bar like “Then they won’t open, and the ones assistance. them. mine.” that aren’t afraid to, I guess they’re go- “It’s tough out there,” he said. “I see the dangers they are trying to Van Gheem said she expects that ing to open. I don’t really know.” Jason Resch, owner of Resch Lanes, prevent,” she said. some taverns will be re-opening on Responses to the governor’s order 407 Howard St., Wittenberg, said the Rasmussen also said there has been Monday, May 11, even though the gov- and compliance with it has varied community has been very supportive. a lot of community support for the tav- ernor’s order was extended to May 26. around the county. But he expressed disappointment ern’s carry-out food service and, like “Evers doesn’t have the power to “We’re still following the state that so much of the government mon- some other establishments, has used do that,” she said. “He only has it up orders, until we’re told otherwise that ey intended to assist small businesses the down time to make improvements. until 60 days.” they’re either invalid or they change went to large companies. Hugh McAloon, owner of Tavern That is one of the arguments being them,” Shawano Police Chief Dan “It was all gone before we could be Front, 207 W. Vinal St., Wittenberg, made before the state supreme court Mauel said. “We encourage all of our considered,” he said. in a lawsuit brought by Republican businesses to adhere to that also.” Resch Lanes is closed for inside said his business will not reopen until lawmakers seeking to get the order Mauel said there was been “great seating and will stay that way until the there’s an ofcial OK. overturned. cooperation” so far from businesses in governor’s order on May 26. “Of course we are concerned with Van Gheem also said that some the city. However, Resch said, if he saw not only the fnes attached to an unau- tavern league members are concerned Wittenberg Village President Bill other bars allowed to be open without thorized early open, but also the public that opening in violation of the gover- Switalla said he was grateful for the any enforcement, he would would also perception,” he said. “While we may nor’s order could get them in trouble cooperation being shown by busi- open his bar. not agree with everything happening, with the public health department, nesses in the village. Rachel Rasmussen, owner of Ra- we do need to follow the rules and even if the sherif’s department is not “Our bars gave no argument to chel’s Roadside Bar and Grill, W17298 keep the safety of both customers and enforcing it. closing at all,” he said. Spruce Road, Wittenberg, said the employees in mind.” PAGE 4 t/&8.&%*"twww.newmedia-wi.comt FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 2 businesses now affected by COVID Officials silent on Bieber’s statement not to enforce governor’s order
By TIM RYAN check to see what could be released guidance aren’t only risking their Reporter on that, given HIPAA (Health Insur- health, but the health of those they ance Portability and Accountability come in contact with, including those SHAWANO — Shawano County’s Act) laws. who are especially vulnerable to the confrmed cases of COVID-19 rose to However, she said, at this point illness.” 25 as of Tuesday, with two work- there are no reports of the coronavi- The state Department of Justice places now afected and under public rus in local nursing homes. also declined to comment on Bieber’s health investigations, according to The health department’s daily up- statement that he would not enforce the Shawano-Menominee Counties ber at this point,” she said. “We’re dates, which now include a category the governor’s order, citing the fact Public Health Department. doing the contact tracing for folks for nursing homes, does not indicate that the order is currently under Shawano’s Dairy Queen confrmed that are impacted, so that we can any confrmed cases at those facili- litigation. on Facebook Monday that it was the make sure that there’s hopefully not ties. Young said there hasn’t been any second business to be impacted by going to be any additional issues.” Shawano County District 6 Super- discussion by the Board of Health the coronavirus and has closed “until The health department reported visor Randy Young, who chairs the about Bieber’s statement or reports it is safe for our staf and fans to last week that several people had county’s Board of Health, said board of bars reopening because the board return.” also been infected at another Sha- members get email updates from has not met since March. Franchise owners John and Patty wano business but have not revealed the health department two to three Young, who represents Wards 11 Seidel said they were working with the name. times a week and was not aware of and 12 in the city of Shawano, said the health department and look Dantoin said in an interview last any nursing home issues or the nurse he agrees with the city’s approach forward to opening in the coming week that it was not a business fre- practitioner rumor. to continue enforcing the Safer at weeks. quented by the public. Meanwhile, a number of Shawano Home order. Public Health Director Vicki Rumors emerged on social media County taverns have begun operat- “I think the bars and stuf should Dantoin said the health department this week that a nurse practitioner ing in violation of the governor’s stay closed,” he said. “I think it’s a was conducting contact tracing to who has been in contact with local Safer at Home order in the wake of little early to be opening stuf up.” determine the extent of the potential nursing homes has also contracted comments from Sherif Adam Bieber Young said Shawano County coronavirus contacts. the virus. that he will not enforce the order on should also be following the state “There isn’t really a formal num- Dantoin said she would have to constitutional grounds. guidelines. Bieber has not responded to The state has loosened restric- numerous calls or emails from the tions on retail shops, allowing them Shawano Leader for comment. to open with fve or fewer people “I’m concerned that they’re open in the stores at a time, but the order and not following the law,” Dantoin did not loosen restrictions on bars or said. “The law is the law, and we’ve restaurants, which are allowed to be got to follow that.” open for curbside pickup but not for She said the health department is patrons to eat or drink inside. exploring what options it might have “It would be nice if the whole in the absence of sherif’s department county was doing the same thing,” enforcement. Young said, “and stay closed until at “We’re looking to see what we can least May 26 (as per the governor’s do,” she said. order).” The state Department of Health Young said he realizes people are Services did not respond directly frustrated and businesses are hurt- to the question of Bieber’s lack of ing, but the coronavirus remains a enforcement or the issue of bars threat. reopening. “We’re not out of the woods yet,” Spokesperson Jennifer Miller he said. responded by email saying that, “People who avoid the safer at home [email protected] FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 t/&8.&%*"tXXXOFXNFEJBXJDPNtPAGE 5 OBITUARIES Clark Williamson
Clark I. Williamson, loving hus- pole vaulting and feat involved clearing hundreds of fre and dancing with Karen in the band, father and grandfather, died was later named trees, wheeling tons of sand down his kitchen made the cabin a home. peacefully May 3, 2020, in his Legend the Tri-City athlete hill, laying thousands of paver bricks, Clark’s severe heart attack in 2014 Lake home in Keshena. Clark will join of the year. installing custom wood foors and made him appreciate every moment of a long list of loving family and friends Clark attended ceilings, and making sure every square his last six years. in heaven. Northern Illinois inch of every log was scraped, sanded He is survived by his wife, Karen; Clark was born in Appleton on Dec. University before and varnished by hand. children Lizbeth (Jefrey) Saunders, 26, 1932. He graduated from Appleton serving our coun- He stayed busy tending to his im- Craig Williamson, Meg (William) High School in 1952. In try in the Army as maculate lawn and fowerbeds, but it Sears and Kristin (Carlo) Taormina; his younger years, Clark a paratrooper and was his attention to detail with every and grandchildren, Abby (Aaron) experienced great losses. instructor. He went on to marry the project that was remarkable. Just like Anderson, Bryn Saunders, Paige (Ben) At age 12, he lost his love of his life, Karen Ogaard, in 1962 his beloved high school sports, the Hui, Clark Williamson, Bryce, Logan, oldest brother, Jack, in and raised four beautiful children in challenges brought him joy and hap- Mia and Cooper Sears, Bella and Luci- World War II while his Appleton. Clark was a top salesman piness. ana Taormina. other brother, Eugene, with LM Berry (Yellow Pages) for 34 Clark was best known as a wonder- Clark was preceded in death by went missing in action years before retiring in 1994. Karen and ful family man. He became a father his mother, Delma (Sorensen) Wil- on the front lines. Clark also lost his Clark thoroughly enjoyed retirement fgure for those who were not as liamson; father, Irving Williamson; and father at a young age (and lost his with bridge clubs, pontoon parties, fsh fortunate as his own children. He had brothers, Jack (Delores) Williamson 103-year-old mommy at the young age fries, lake social clubs (Romeos) and an amazing sense of humor and a kid- and Eugene (Joan) Williamson. of 69). golf leagues. He even had two holes-in- like playfulness that could lighten any The Williamsons plan to celebrate Despite these losses, Clark found a one in his 70s. room. Clark loved to have company his life with a private family funeral love for sports. He excelled in swim- Clark was a handyman extraor- at the cabin, from hosting a wedding and a memorial service with family ming, diving, basketball and pole dinaire with a strong work ethic. In to inviting the family for reunions. and friends at a later date, due to the vaulting at Roosevelt Junior High and retirement, he designed and built his Sharing stories with his grandchildren, COVID-19 restrictions. AHS. He broke the school record in dream log home on Legend Lake. This playing harmonica around the camp- www.swedbergfuneralhome.com
Sandra J. Jones
Sandra J. Jones, 81, of Shawano, her education at the University of church Nativity of Mary in Minneso- Ginny (George) Jacobs. She is further passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020, Wisconsin-Stout at Menomonie. ta. Several years later, she remarried survived by other family members at Maple Lane. Sandra was born Upon graduation, she returned to and moved to Ingram, Wisconsin, to and friends. Jan. 27, 1939, in Tigerton to the late Shawano and worked as a dental farm. The marriage was eventually She was preceded in death by her Charles and Gertrude (Bernarde) assistant at Gansen Dental Ofces, dissolved, and Sandra returned to parents; her brother, Charles Butts; Butts. When Sandra was born, her taught high school religion at Sacred Shawano. her sisters, Joanne Meisner and Sonja mother was surprised when the doc- Heart and enjoyed bowling before Sandra is survived by nine Stewart; and brothers-in-law, Roger tor informed her that she was going moving to Minneapolis in 1963. While nephews, Glenn (Debra) Meisner, Meisner and Robert Stewart Sr. to be having another child; 15 minutes in Minneapolis, she continued her Scott (Linda) Meisner, Fred (Lisa) Private family services will be later, her twin sister, Sonja, arrived. work as a dental assistant. Meisner, William (Amy) Stewart, held. Burial will be in Union Cem- Sandra and Sonja joined their It was there where she met and Robert (Dawn) Stewart, Paul (Kris) etery in Tigerton. sister, Joanne, and their brother, was united in marriage to William Stewart, Daniel (Julie) Stewart, All memorials for Sandra can be Charles, in their childhood adven- Jones in 1967. They lived in Bloom- Edward (Heather) Stewart and Pete directed and made out to the Sacred tures. Sandra attended Tigerton ington, and William preceded Sandra (Shannon) Stewart; one niece, Susan Heart Catholic School or the Sacred schools and graduated from Tigerton in death on June 4, 1972. Sandra was (Roger) Blumreich; and two sisters- Heart Parish. High School. Sandra then continued the president and secretary at her in-law, Marge (Jones) Owen and www.swedbergfuneralhome.com
Delores A. Edgeton
Delores Ann Edgeton, 85, of Shawano. Dale and great-nephews whenever they the family will be remembering Shawano, started her journey to the preceded her in needed anything. She was a spe- Delores privately at this time. A spirit world on Monday afternoon, death on July 18, cial woman of small stature, but memorial service will be held at a May 4, 2020, at ThedaCare Medical 2009. she was large in spirit with a feisty later date. Center-Shawano. Delores was streak. Mickelson Funeral and Crema- Delores was born Dec. 26, 1934, a proud member Survivors include her brother, tion Service of Shawano is assist- in Keshena, a daughter of the late of the Menomi- Carl “Chummy” Maskewit, of ing the family with arrangements. Mitchell and Mary (Beauprey) nee Nation, and Keshena; her sister, Kathleen Sam- Please share online condolences at Maskewit. She attended St. Joseph she enjoyed mons, of Albany, Indiana; and many www.mickelsonfs.com. grade school, followed by Sha- dancing at many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, Special thanks to ThedaCare wano High School. Throughout her pow wows. She was a member of great-nephews and special friends. at Home Hospice and Mickelson career, Delores was employed at the First Presbyterian Church in She was preceded in death by Funeral Home for their assistance various nursing homes and hospi- Shawano. She and Dale enjoyed her brothers, Mitchell “Chappie” during this difcult time. tals. She spent many years in Cedar traveling the country on their mo- Maskewit and Donald “Buddy” Rapids, Iowa, with Dale Edgeton. torcycle. Although Delores didn’t Maskewit; and her sisters, Dorothy On Sept. 10, 1995, they were united have children of her own, she was Martin, Elizabeth Gonzales and in marriage in Keshena. Following the fun auntie who was there for Laura Maskewit. their marriage, the couple lived in her nieces, nephews, great-nieces Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, PAGE 6 t/&8.&%*"twww.newmedia-wi.comt FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 OBITUARIES John F. Henselin
John F. Henselin, age 76, town Bill on the fam- and his favorite pastime was collect- Cemetery, Caroline. Please go to of Grant, Shawano County, passed ily homestead for ing old iron antique tractors and vari- Facebook under “Three Parish away Sunday, May 3, 2020, at Cherry many years. Over ous toy tractors. Catholic Family” on Friday at 11 a.m. Meadows Hospice, Appleton. the years, John Survivors include his wife of 51 to view the Mass live. John Fredrick Henselin was born loved raising and years, Roseann; and one son, John A public gathering in John’s March 26, 1944, in Shawano to Fred caring for dairy (Kristine) Henselin. There is one memory will be held for family and and Edna (Genskow) Henselin. He cows, beef cattle, brother, David (Karen) Henselin; friends at a later date. Beil-Didier attended Valley View School and pigs and sheep. and two sisters, Debra (Walley) Funeral Home, Marion, is assisting Caroline Grade School. John went on After the daily Pingel and Jill (special friend Robert with the arrangements. Go to www. to graduate from Marion High School chores ended with Odrowski) Henselin. He is further beil-didier.com to sign the online in 1963. While in school, he was ac- the animals, he moved on to tapping survived two sisters-in-law, Carol guestbook or to send a card to the tive in the FFA and was also quite the thousands of his trees to collect sap Henselin and Yvonne Strub; one family. athlete; he played baseball, football and cook maple syrup. John also brother-in-law, Jerry Crow; and Our family wishes to thank the and basketball. He continued playing stayed busy by hauling sap to Wag- many nieces, nephews, other rela- ADRC of Shawano County, ARC baseball with the Caroline Cougars ner’s Sugar Hill in Tilleda. tives and friends. John was preceded for some years. John was united in John was baptized and confrmed in death by his parents; his father- Angels Senior Home Care, Theda- marriage on May 11, 1968, to Rose- at Zion Lutheran Church, Caroline, and mother-in-law, Elmer and Ger- Care at Home Hospice and Cherry ann Ruh at St. Anthony’s Catholic and later in life converted and be- maine Ruh; a sister, Darlene Crow; Meadows Hospice for the love and Church, Tigerton. came an active member of St. Mary’s a brother, William Henselin; and a concern given to John. We also want John was a lifelong farmer and Catholic Church, Marion. He was a brother-in-law, Jerome Strub. to thank Father Matt for his contin- always enjoyed working outside. longtime member of the Shawano Private Mass of Christian Burial ued prayers and spiritual support He started dairy farming with his County Farm Bureau and always will be held Friday, May 8, at St. provided. Finally, we wish to espe- father, his uncle Walter and his a proud supporter of the Caroline Mary’s Catholic Church, Marion. Fr. cially thank his friends who have brother Dave for some time. Then he Colorama, serving as parade marshal Matthew Settle will ofciate, and helped continue the maple syrup continued farming with his brother in 2010. He enjoyed making frewood, burial will follow at Zion Lutheran operation. Michael G. Bahr
Michael G. Bahr, son of George military career the family business. They eventually community service projects. and Margaret Bahr, was born Oct. 17, in the U.S. Army, closed the theater to expand the retail A relaxing and fulflling retirement 1941. serving as a mili- store to twice its original size, making started in 1997 at Post Lake where He passed away peacefully at his tary police ofcer it a modern self-serving store. In 1997, Mike and Vernita built their dream home surrounded by family May 7, in Vietnam until they received an award honoring 50 home. It was here that he spent his 2020. January 1966. Fol- years of continuous management as a days fshing, hunting, throwing horse- Mike spent his childhood in Wit- lowing his tour of family-owned Ben Franklin store. shoes and visiting with friends, new tenberg looking for adventures, help- duty, he returned Community service was important and old. ing neighbors with odd home and joined to Mike, and he set the standard high. Mike’s legacy will live on through jobs, playing ball and the American Le- In addition to military and Legion his family, son, Paul (Rebecca) Bahr forging friendships that gion Bloecher-Johnson Post No. 502, service, he was also a very active and grandchildren, Lauren and Mat- lasted his entire life. In with whom he proudly was a mem- member of his church. Mike belonged thew; daughter, Susan (Matt) Black high school, he devel- ber for over 50 years. He didn’t miss to the Knights of Columbus, actively and grandchildren, Jonathan, Alicia oped a strong work a single Wittenberg Homecoming fundraised for the Green Bay Packer and Madalyn; son, Philip (Petra) Bahr ethic in his family’s Ben and looked forward to visiting with Bishops Charity and volunteered and grandson, Brian; and son, Steven Franklin store and the everyone each year. much of his time with the Holy Fam- (fancée Diana Henry) and grandson, Badger Theater, where he could be June 18, 1966, began a 45-year mar- ily Men’s Club in various leadership Rylan. found most weekends working the riage to the love of his life, Vernita roles. A public visitation was held movie projector or selling conces- Sullivan, who preceded him in death. Outside of church, he supported Thursday, May 14, 2020, from 5-7 p.m. sions. Together they raised four children. the Elcho Food Pantry, Wittenberg at Schmidt and Schulta Funeral Home In January 1964, Mike began his Mike partnered with his father in Chamber of Commerce and various in Wittenberg. Harvey L. Kirchenwitz
Harvey Kirchenwitz, 86, of in the woods. children, Kim (Londa) Kirchenwitz, parents and brothers, Calvin and Zachow, passed away Tuesday, Harvey was of Escanaba, Michigan, Gale (Ed) Roger. May 5, 2020. Born Feb. 20, 1934, in also an accom- Blum, of Bonduel, Jody (Bernie) Private family services will be the town of Angelica, Harvey was plished dartball Pryes, of Suamico, Kevin (Chris) held with burial in St. Paul Luther- the son of the late Karl Charles and and sheepshead Kirchenwitz, of Weston, Cheryl an Cemetery in Zachow. A public Mildred (Raaths) Kirchenwitz. On player. Above all (Bruce) Breitenfeldt, of Pulaski, memorial service is being planned Aug. 2, 1955, Harvey was united in else, he loved his and Jed (Elizabeth) Kirchenwitz, for a later date. marriage to Yvonne Olderman. family and was a of Brookfeld; 17 grandchildren; Harvey farmed for many years wonderful hus- numerous great-grandchildren; a Harvey’s family would like to ex- and worked as a machinist at FWD band, father and sister, Hazel Beilfuss, of Cecil; as tend a special thank you to the staf in Clintonville. He loved being out- grandfather. well as numerous nieces, nephews, at Country Villa for the wonderful doors, and he spent countless hours Harvey is survived by his wife other relatives and friends. care given to Harvey. hunting, fshing and spending time of nearly 65 years, Yvonne; his He was preceded in death by his www.swedbergfuneralhome.com FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 t/&8.&%*"tXXXOFXNFEJBXJDPNtPAGE 7 Edward M. Konitzer
Edward M. Konitzer, 96, Pulaski, years before mov- member of St. John’s Catholic Church immediate family only at St. Anthony formerly of Gillett, died Monday ing to Milwaukee, in Gillett and currently attended St. Catholic Church in Oconto Falls with afternoon, May 4, 2020, at a Green Bay where Ed worked Martins Catholic Church in Cecil. the Rev. Fr. Joel Sember ofciat- hospital. One of 16 children of Andrew for Square-D Co. Survivors are his wife of 73 years, ing. Those wishing to honor Ed are and Jane (Burton) Konitzer, he was for 20 years. In Lillian Konitzer, Pulaski; their three welcome to line up, inside their cars born Dec. 26, 1923, in Oconto Falls. Ed 1962, the couple children, Patricia (Gary) Pawlak, Bon- or safe distances if standing outside grew up on the family farm and attend- moved their family duel; Jerry (Diane) Konitzer, DePere; (headlights turned on or fnal waves ed St. Anthony Catholic School. As a to Gillett, where Gary (Michelle) Konitzer, Kaukauna; encouraged) on Main Street (about young man, he served in Ed worked for one son-in-law, Randy (Judy, deceased) 10:40 a.m. Saturday) in Oconto Falls for the U.S. Army Calvary Fort Howard until Thorson, Hortonville; 11 grandchildren, the funeral procession to St. Anthony Division in the Pacifc retiring in 1986. Following retirement, 21 great-grandchildren, two great-great- Catholic Cemetery in Oconto Falls. during World War II. he continued to work part-time at grandchildren; numerous nieces and Those who wish to welcome Ed’s On July 4, 1947, he local car washes. Ed and Lil, as they nephews. funeral procession at the cemetery are married Lillian Cour- are afectionately known, loved to Besides his parents and one daugh- welcome to join the family there for chaine at St. Anthony drive motorcycles all over the country, ter, he was also preceded in death by committal services and military hon- Catholic Church in including Alaska, on their Honda Gold seven brothers and eight sisters. ors, while abiding by safety frst man- Oconto Falls. Following their marriage, Wing-1200. They put on over 500,000 Mass of Christian Burial will take dates. Jones Funeral Service in Oconto the couple lived in Two Rivers for two miles on two diferent 1200s. He was a place 10 a.m. Saturday, May 9, 2020, for Falls is serving the Konitzer family. Frederick ‘Fred’ John Zalaznik Frederick J. Zalaznik, May 28, 1924, ranks to become ing husband of Marie (Repp), adored families. He is further survived by his to May 5, 2020. fre chief. He was father of Janet (Martin) Anderson of adoring nieces, Jamie (Larry Thomp- Fred lived a life of service to God, elected president Illinois and Legend Lake, Lawrence son) Zabukovec, Judy Derra, Janice family, country and community. of the Illinois Fire (Debora) of Washington state, Gerald (Richard) Davis and Julie (Robert Fred was a member of Mother of Chiefs Association of Pleasant Prairie, John (Grace Ander- McKay) Zabukovec. God Parish in Waukegan, Illinois, and for 1969-1970. son) of Oregon, proud grandfather of He was preceded in death by his St. Michael in Keshena. He attended Fred served on Anna (Jared) Petersen of Minnesota, wife, Marie; sister- and brother-in-law, Waukegan Public High School. He the North Chicago Dr. Martin Anderson (Dr. Chelsea Jennie and John Zabukovec; and his served in the U.S. Army in World War high school board Dorsey) of Illinois, David (Allison) An- parents. II from March 1943 to December 1945 and was an instruc- derson of Illinois, Cara (Fred) Hoppe Fred received loving care in his in the role of combat engineer. During tor for Explorer scouts. of Franksville, Alex (Deanna) Zalaznik home in Shawano from the time of his tour, he saw action in the European He was a hunter, fsherman, gar- of Oregon, Anthony Zalaznik of Pleas- Marie’s passing in February 2017 until theater and the Mediterranean, African dener, ice skater, cross country skier, ant Prairie, Rachel Zalaznik of Illinois, he passed away. and Middle Eastern theater, receiving bicycle rider and golfer, which he uber-proud great-grandpa of Vada and The family will be eternally grateful combat ribbons for each. continued to enjoy into his 80s. Mayim Petersen, Kamryn, Evelynn to his caregivers. After his return from the war, he Fred was joined in marriage to Ma- and Vivian Hoppe, Wyatt and Nolan Memorials, if desired, may be made worked for Abbott Laboratories and rie (nee Repp), and they were blessed Anderson, Lily and Eva Anderson. to a charity of your choice. the North Chicago Police Department with four children who survive. Fred is survived by his dear sisters- Services will be private due to the before joining the North Chicago Fred was the beloved son of Joseph in-law, Marge (late Gil) Heaphy, Rose- current restrictions on gatherings. Fire Department, rising through the and Johanna (Tercek) Zalaznik, lov- Ann (late Adolph) Jerdee and their www.swedbergfuneralhome.com Dennis E. Krauski Dennis E. Krauski, 70, of Shawano, Upon returning The couple lived in Milwaukee until Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, a formerly of Milwaukee, passed away from the service, they retired, then moved to Shawano. public memorial service will be held at peacefully on Tuesday evening, May 5, Dennis started Dennis was raised Catholic. He en- a later date. 2020, at ThedaCare Medical Center- working at Allright joyed golf, bowling, playing sheeps- Mickelson Funeral and Crema- Shawano from natural causes. Parking Services. head, going to the casino and spending tion Service of Shawano is assisting Dennis was born Oct. 23, 1949, in In a career that time with his family and his beloved the family with arrangements. Please Milwaukee, a son of the late Edwin lasted for 34 years, cats, Rudy and Toby. He also loved share online condolences at www. and Lucille (Burzlaf) Dennis successful- woodworking. mickelsonfs.com. Krauski. He attended ly worked his way Survivors include his wife, Sandy The family would like to thank the entire staf at ThedaCare Medical Milwaukee public up through various Krauski, of Shawano; his children, Bri- Center-Shawano, especially Dr. Hyzer schools and Pulaski ownership changes and positions, un- an (Jen) Krauski, of Brandon, Florida, and Dr. Frimodig. High School. Following til retiring as operation manager from Chrystie Buettner, of Appleton, and school, Dennis entered SP+ in 2016. Matthew Buettner, of Billings, Mon- the United States Marine On Sept. 20, 2008, Dennis was tana; and several nieces and nephews. Corps, where he proudly united in marriage to the former He was preceded in death by his served in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968. Sandy (Darrow) Buettner in Shawano. sister, Darlene Lewandowski. Paul Waubano Paul Waubano, 44, of Green Bay, passed away Monday, May He is further survived by other relatives and friends. 4, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Green Bay. Paul was born May He is preceded in death by his mother and his brother, Glen 17, 1975, to Glen Waubano Sr. and the late Frances Pamonicutt. Waubano Jr. Paul is survived by his father, Glen Waubano; his brothers, A family prayer service will be held for Paul at 11 a.m. Thurs- Michael Pamonicutt and Joseph “Charles” Pamonicutt; aunts and day, May 7, 2020, at the Joyce Pamonicutt residence, W2842 uncles, Cindy Waubano, of Oneida, Donna House, of Crandon, Lakeview South, Keshena, with the Rev. Nonito Barra ofciat- Roberta (Lloyd) Tourtillott, of Keshena, Joyce Pamonicutt, of ing. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2020, Keshena, Merle Pamonicutt, of Keshena, and Jim LaRock, of until the time of service. Keshena. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com PAGE 8 t/&8.&%*"twww.newmedia-wi.comt FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 OBITUARIES Robert J. Arendt
Robert J. Arendt, of Shawano, Leider at St. Rose Savior Parish of Fredonia and St. Mar- Washington, D.C., as well as nieces, formerly of Dacada and Lake Church, of Lima Catholic tin’s of Cecil. nephews, other relatives and friends. passed away after a short illness Sun- Church in Fredo- Bob and Helen traveled exten- Bob was a proud great-grandfather of day, May 3, 2020. He was 91 years old. nia. They lived in sively, truly getting the most out of Karston, Briella, Koen, Kali, Archer Bob was born July 28, 1928, to Nic Lake Church for 35 retirement. Bob loved a good game of and Aries. and Elizabeth Keller Arendt and lived years, where they sheepshead with family and friends. Bob was preceded in death by his on the family homestead near Dacada, raised their family He was an avid hunter and trapper wife, Helen; daughter-in-law, Donna; where he attended St. Nicholas Grade of seven children. ever since he was a youngster with a his parents; his brothers, Vern, Orville School. Then, having fallen woods and a creek in the back forty. and Donald; his sisters, Lucille, Emily Bob enlisted in the in love with the Bob was a jack of all trades, always and Gladys; and brothers- and sisters- United States Army in area while camping as the kids were with a project going. He loved to in-law. December 1948 and was growing up, they moved to Shawano. wheel and deal, buy and sell and tin- A Mass of Christian burial will be assigned to the constab- Bob worked as a mechanic at ker with anything. celebrated at Divine Savior Parish ulary in Schweinfurt, Lanser’s Garage in Belgium for several Bob is survived by his seven in Holy Cross. He will be laid to rest Germany. Shortly after years, and then at Right Motors in children, Gary (Linda), of Kenosha, arrival, he was injured during Opera- Random Lake. He was a storekeeper Daniel, of Union Grove, Richard (Bar- with military honors next to his wife tion Harvest. After three months of for Wisconsin Electric, frst in Mil- bara), of Slinger, James, of Hubertus, at St. Mary Parish Cemetery in Lake hospitalization, he was assigned to the waukee and later at the Port Washing- Sandra, of Princeton, Jefrey, of Union Church. hospital base in Würzburg, Germany. ton Distribution Station. He served as Grove, and Diane, of Lake Church. Memorials are suggested to Camp There, he advanced to the rank of the treasurer for the town of Belgium He is further survived by six grand- American Legion: https://www.cam- staf sergeant and served as the chief from 1960-1980. children, Kyle (Ashley), of Slinger, pamericanlegion.org/donate-today. mechanic in the motor pool. He was Bob was a member of the Ameri- Keith (Amy), of Appleton, Brian, of The Eernisse Funeral Home in Port honorably discharged in December can Legion Post 412 of Belgium and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Kelly, of Washington is honored to serve the 1951. the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Chicago, Illinois, Katie (Peter) Wil- family. Online condolences may be On Aug. 1, 1953, Bob married Helen 5373. He was a member of both Divine liquette, of McFarland, and Megan, of left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.
Lisa K. Crocker
Lisa K. Crocker, 61, of Gillett, Hanna, going on Lisa is survived by her husband, May 11, 2020, at Gillett Baptist took on the role of a warrior in her adventures. She Everett; her three children, Jennifer, Church from 9:30 a.m. until the fu- courageous battle with cancer and loved crafting and Tami and Jesse; four grandchil- neral service at 10:30 a.m., with Pas- passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020. spending time dren; mother, Karen; fve siblings, tor Reggie Reinhold ofciating. Lisa Lisa was born Dec. 23, 1958, to Karen outdoors. Lisa had Ron (Lori) Anderson Jr., Victoria will be interred at Wanderer’s Rest (Welk) and the late Ron Anderson a deep appre- Anderson, Charles (Paula) Ander- Cemetery. Gruetzmacher Funeral Sr. in Waupun. On March 16, 1991, ciation for nature, son, Christopher Anderson and Home in Suring is assisting the fam- Lisa married Everett Crocker in enjoying any time Beth (Jamie) Moser. She is further ily with arrangements. Online con- Gillett at the Crocker family home. she could spend survived by many nieces, nephews, dolences can be expressed at www. The couple resided in Gillett until outside. While other relatives and friends. gruetzmacherfuneralhome.com. her passing. Lisa enjoyed being outside, she loved looking at fow- She was preceded in death by her The family would like to thank a homemaker and spending time ers and watching for birds; it was a father, Ron Anderson Sr.; nephew, Unity Hospice for the care and with her family. Many special days good day when she was able to see a Michael Anderson. compassion ofered to Lisa and her were spent with Beth and her niece, cardinal. Visitation will be held Monday, family during their time of need. William H. Byng
William “Billy” H. Byng, 62, Abrams north and camping. Pat Powell, Don (Linda) Bonk, Clara Due to the current restrictions resident, passed away peacefully at He is survived (Eugene) Leonard and Jenny (Robert) on social gatherings, a celebration of his home surrounded by family on by his wife, Debbie Anderson; close family friend, Brian Billy’s life will be held at a later date. Saturday, May 9, 2020, after a battle Byng; son, Brandon Meshak; and many other nieces, neph- Proko-Wall Funeral Home is as- with lung cancer. He was born May 12, Byng; daughter, ews, relatives and friends. sisting the family. Online condolences 1957, in Green Bay to the Wallace and Genna (Kimmie In addition to his parents, he was may be expressed at www.prokowall. Mary (Blazer) Byng. On April 30, 1977, Andersen) Byng; preceded in death by his siblings, Mike com. he married Debbie Bonk at St. John’s siblings, David Byng, Kathy Nitka, Karen Byng and Billy’s family would like to extend Lutheran Church in Morgan. Billy (Lori) Byng, Joey Steve Byng; father-in-law and mother- a special thank you to the nurses of enjoyed spending time with his fam- Byng, Scott (Lisa) in-law, Henry and Gen Bonk; niece, Aurora BayCare ICU and Aurora at ily and friends. He also like working VanDreel and Patty (Tom) Rabida; Shari Anderson; and nephew and Home Hospice for all the care and around the house, spending time up brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, godson, Chad Smits. compassion they gave.
Richard L. Proctor This is the Friday-only COVID-19 Journal version of Richard “Dick” L. Proctor, 80, of New London, passed away Saturday, NEW Media’s Shawano Leader, Wittenberg Enterprise May 9, 2020, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. The Eberhard-Stevenson Funeral Home and Crematory in Clintonville & Birnamwood News and Oconto County Times is assisting the family. Herald. Find us online at www.newmedia-wi.com FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 t/&8.&%*"tXXXOFXNFEJBXJDPNtPAGE 9 Light-colored sturgeon creates media buzz every year, but it’s less than a half of DNR sees 4 to 5 a percent.” Sturgeon spawning season is usu- fish with lighter ally a big spectator event at Sturgeon Park in Shawano, along with other sites in New London and Shiocton. pigment every year The focks of visitors were curbed this year due to social distancing By LEE PULASKI requirements caused by the corona- $JUZ&EJUPS virus pandemic. Koenigs pointed out that humans SHAWANO — The sturgeon cam- and other animals have variations eras installed along the Wolf River of their skin pigmentation, so the have provided a vicarious experience sturgeon are no diferent. With the for the thousands of people who sturgeon being traditionally gray, bi- would normally fock to Shawano to ologists see the spectrum from light see the sturgeon spawning. They’ve gray to dark as well, but there isn’t a also produced some rare sights. known reason why a particular fsh is Social media was abuzz last week the color it is. with the sighting of a sturgeon that “This one’s just so odd because did not have any of the gray pig- it’s a little more pale in color, but I ments that most see when they watch think it’s just a natural thing within the prehistoric fsh come out of the the population, and I don’t know if it waters. Cameras caught images of a started with just a handful of fsh that sturgeon that was a light, almost-tan produced progeny,” Koenigs said. “I color roaming through the river. just don’t know.” Such sturgeon are a rarity to see, Koenigs recalled a sturgeon according to Ryan Koenigs, senior caught last year, a mature female, fsheries biologist for the Wisconsin that was almost white in color. The Department of Natural Resources. DNR tag sturgeon regularly and con- In a normal year free of pandemics, duct tests to fnd out more about the DNR staf work with about 2,000 ancient fsh. sturgeon during their annual river Aside from the color change, spawning and see anywhere from there’s not any other distinguish- 800 to 1,500 harvested in February able diferences between the paler during spearing season. Of those, sturgeon and their standard-colored Dave Bartz with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources holds up a sturgeon in 2019 that’s four or fve of them are a tan color. counterparts. almost white in color. Lighter-colored sturgeon are rare, according to senior fisheries biologist Ryan “It’s not common, but it’s not “Anything that they do, they just Koenigs, but aside from the skin color, there are not other significant differences with traditionally uncommon,” Koenigs said. “We see it seem like another fsh,” Koenigs said. colored counterparts. 8*4$0/4*/%&1"35.&/50'/"563"-3&4063$&4 Shawano man faces 18 counts of child porn possession
By NEW MEDIA STAFF in February from the Internet Crimes sherif’s detectives of the laptops sexual poses or performing sexual Against Children data system that an and fash drives revealed images of acts. SHAWANO — A Shawano man image of a prepubescent minor was child pornography, according to the Hobscheid was ordered held on a was charged Thursday with 18 uploaded from an IP address in the complaint. $25,000 cash bond and scheduled for counts of possession of child pornog- city. The complaint states the images a preliminary hearing May 14. raphy as a result of a search warrant The image was of a female about were of prepubescent females in executed at his residence in the city 7-9 years of age in a sexual pose, earlier this year. according to the complaint. The IP Henry M. Hobscheid, 64, could address was traced to Hobscheid, face a maximum possible penalty and a search warrant was executed of 25 years in prison and a $100,000 on March 19. fne on each of the counts if found Authorities seized a cellphone, guilty. laptop, tablet, fash drives, external According to the criminal com- hard drives and multiple CDs. A plaint, Shawano police received a tip forensic analysis by Shawano County
Cryptoquote Solution: PAGE 10 t/&8.&%*"twww.newmedia-wi.comt FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 t/&8.&%*"tXXXOFXNFEJBXJDPNtPAGE 11 OPINION How America would have lost World War II The president’s daily press brief- the governors fces for the good of the war efort. eat dry toast,’ just because there’s a ing on developments in World War to provide those Gasoline, butter, sugar are all being war going on. The war is over now. II. June 7, 1944. supplies. We’re rationed. So are automobiles, tires, We landed at Norway. We won, but REPORTER: Mr. President, now not a shipping fuel oil. Ration cards and stamps the liberal media doesn’t want to that we’ve landed at Normandy, is clerk. That’s up to are required for meat, dairy, cofee. report that. They keep saying, ‘We there a timeline for how much longer the states. Polls show the majority of Ameri- need to liberate Paris.’ We need to this war will go on? REPORTER: cans are willing to make these liberate the American people. We PRESIDENT TRUMP: It’s over. Sir, have you had sacrifces to help win the war. Some need to liberate America from all It’s over now. We just had the great- any communica- people are already calling this the this rationing I put in place. Why est invasion in history at Burgundy. tions with Adolf Greatest Generation because of the should we care about Paris? Because Which, by the way, was my idea. So TIM RYAN Hitler about sacrifces they’re willing to make they have the Eifel Tower? I have I think we can start winding down possible terms of for the good of the country. How- buildings a lot bigger than that. No now. It’s over. We won. surrender? ever, there is also a small minority contest, and you can live in my build- REPORTER: But, Mr. President, TRUMP: No, we haven’t talked in of people who believe their civil ings, and there’s ofce space. Who’s the Germans still occupy France and a long time. He sent me some very liberties are being infringed upon, going to buy ofce space in the Eifel are still bombing London. Don’t we nice letters. Beautiful letters. He and you even have some county Tower? need to continue fghting? said some very nice things about me. sherifs saying they won’t enforce REPORTER: Mr. President, I’m TRUMP: No. I think we made Winston Churchill, he never sent me these rules. What is your view of with Armed Forces Radio. We hear our point. We landed at Nuremberg. a beautiful letter like Hitler did, but this rationing? a lot from you at these daily military The troops are ready to come home then, Hitler turned out to be a very TRUMP: Well, rationing is impor- briefngs, but we don’t hear anything and get back to work and get the bad hombre. He invaded Poland and tant. I like rationing, but I think a lot from the military. Why is that? economy moving again. We’ve got all he stopped writing me letters. of the rationing goes too far. TRUMP: No one listens to the our men overseas, so the women are REPORTER: Sir, is the United REPORTER: But, sir, the rationing radio anymore. Except when I’m talk- going to work. You’ve got, what’s her States going to require an uncondi- was implemented by your adminis- ing. That’s when your ratings go up. name, Rosie O’Donnell the Riveter, tional surrender from Germany? tration, and you just said you thought You wouldn’t have these ratings if it and she’s posing with her sleeve TRUMP: Yes. It’s going to be un- it was important. was just the generals coming up here rolled up and showing her muscle. conditional, but that doesn’t mean we TRUMP: I never said that. That’s and talking. I know a lot more than Is that supposed to be sexy? Who won’t accept conditions. You know, fake news and you’re a fake reporter. the generals, and they don’t have the would want have sex with some- this whole war thing could have been Next question. ideas I have. I told them, what if our one like that? I don’t know, maybe avoided. If people had listened to REPORTER: Mr. President, do soldiers were to just lay down and she’s a lesbian. I don’t know her, but Neville Chamberlain, he came back you support the protesters who are play dead? Then the Germans would I wouldn’t want to have sex with with an agreement, peace in our protesting against rationing for the think they won and go home, or we someone like that. time. And he got ridiculed for it by war efort? could attack the Germans with disin- REPORTER; Mr. President, now you people in the fake media. And TRUMP: Well, a lot of the protest- fectant. Disinfectant kills germs and that we’ve taken Normandy, there nobody knew this was coming. Who ers support me. They like Trump these are Germans. So why wouldn’t are concerns that there could be knew there was a war going on in very much. So, they’re very fne peo- that work? I think we should explore shortages of supplies, particularly Europe? I didn’t know anything about ple, and they want their civil liber- that. gasoline and ammunition? it until they bombed Oyster Harbor. ties. They want to put butter on their TRUMP: We have the best sup- REPORTER: Mr. President, here toast. Why should anybody have to Tim Ryan is a Leader reporter and intermittent plies in the world. Nobody has on the home front, the American give up their butter? It’s unconstitu- columnist. Readers can contact him at tryan@ newmedia-wi.com. supplies like we do, but it’s up to people have made a lot of sacri- tional to tell people, ‘Oh, you have to PAGE 12 t/&8.&%*"twww.newmedia-wi.comt FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 t/&8.&%*"tXXXOFXNFEJBXJDPNtPAGE 13 PAGE 14 t/&8.&%*"twww.newmedia-wi.comt FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 Wittenberg man charged with attempted homicide choking her. Woman stabbed, throat cut The woman’s during domestic incident 4-year-old daugh- ter was also a By NEW MEDIA STAFF passenger in the car. WITTENBERG — A Wittenberg The complaint man was charged Thursday with states Rudie attempted frst-degree intentional also grabbed the homicide for allegedly cutting a woman’s cell JEREMY RUDIE woman’s throat during an attack in phone and threw the town of Wittenberg on Tuesday. it into the woods to prevent her from Jeremy J. Rudie, 31, could face a contacting police. maximum 60 years in prison if found According to the complaint, the guilty. attack ended when another vehicle According to the criminal com- happened to pass by. plaint, Rudie was a passenger in a The driver took the woman and vehicle being driven by his girlfriend her daughter to a gas station in Ti- on U.S. Highway 45 shortly before 11 gerton where she called 911. p.m. when the two got into a verbal Rudie is also charged with felony dispute. counts of strangulation and suf- The incident turned into a focation, domestic abuse-related physical altercation after the woman aggravated battery with the use of a stopped the vehicle and told Rudie to dangerous weapon and intimidation get out of the car. of a victim with the use of a danger- The complaint alleges Rudie ous weapon. retrieved a carpet knife from a tool He was ordered held on a $125,000 box in the backseat, cut the woman’s cash bond. His next court date was throat and stabbed her while also not yet scheduled. Gov. Tony Evers seeks applicants to fill Habeck’s judicial seat MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers has found on Evers’ website at www.evers. announced that he is seeking appli- wi.gov by clicking “Apply to Serve.” cants for the Shawano-Menominee Applications must be received County Circuit Court Branch 1 judge. by June 2. Completed applications The appointment will fll a vacancy must be sent to GOVJudicialAppoint- created by the retirement of Judge [email protected]. Potential James Habeck, efective July 31. The applicants with questions about the new judge will complete a term ending judicial selection process may contact July 31, 2021. the Governor’s Ofce of Legal Counsel The application to apply can be at 608-266-1212.
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COVID-19 RESOURCE GUIDE Your guide to information and services in Shawano, Menominee and Oconto County
Editor’s note: This information is Phone numbers for public health Link – https://www.ocontocounty. COVID-19 pandemic. Applications being compiled by NEW Media staf departments: Shawano and Menomi- org/grow-here/covid-19-relief are made online; they ask that people on an ongoing basis to help readers nee counties 715-526-4808, Oconto Shawano County Economic seeking information do NOT call un- in Menominee, Oconto and Shawano County 920-834-7000 Development, Inc. less instructed to during the applica- counties navigate the COVID-19 crisis. Hotline SCEPI has set up a web page with tion process. If you have a resource to share, please ThedaCare has launched a CO- links to COVID-19 business resourc- Link – https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/ send it to [email protected]. VID-19 hotline. Community mem- es, including SBA Disaster Relief covid19/public/ui.htm Please include the type of service of- bers can call 920-830-6877 to speak Loans, fnancial advice, tax relief, fered and contact information, includ- with resource representatives and changes to unemployment benefts Restaurants ing a website and phone number. nurses who will answer medically and more. The Shawano Country Chamber related COVID-19 questions or direct Link — http://www.shawa- of Commerce lists restaurants ofer- Pandemic information patients to the appropriate locations noecondev.org/reference/covid- ing a takeout menu. https://www. Wisconsin Department of Health for care. 19-business-resources shawanocountry.com/restaurants- Services Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce ofering-takeout. COVID-19 information includ- State government The chamber has a COVID-19 ing a link to distribution by county Emergency Order 36 details how Small Businesses Resources web Food pantries — https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/ some retail operations can open for page that also ofers links to the Shawano Area Food Pantry and covid-19/index.htm business: https://evers.wi.gov/Docu- governor’s Safer-at-Home executive Resource Center, 218 E. Richmond Centers for Disease Control and ments/COVID19/EMO36-SAHDial- order, fnancial assistance and small St., Shawano, 9-11 a.m. Monday-Fri- Prevention (CDC) Turn2.pdf business resources. day. 715-524-5863. https://www.cdc.gov/ Badger Bounce Back (Emergency https://www.shawanocountry. Kingdom Come Food Pantry, 520 coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html Order 31): https://evers.wi.gov/ com/covid-19-resources-for-busi- Locust Ave., Oconto Falls, is open 10 Documents/COVID19/EMO31-Bad- nesses a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays as a drive- Health resources gerBounceBack.pdf through only. See their Facebook Public health departments Agriculture page for details. 920-604-2729. Shawano, Menominee and Oconto Business resources Wisconsin Farm Center The Divine Savior Food Pantry is counties have created COVID-19 pag- Small Business Administration Wisconsin Farm Center ofers closed but will reopen May 7, 1-3 p.m. es on their websites to provide public The U.S. Small Business Admin- fnancial and business consultation, with drive-through service in the Di- health information about symptoms istration has federal disaster loans succession planning, legal and fnan- vine Savior Lutheran Church parking of COVID-19 and how to get treat- available for businesses, private non- cial mediation, counseling vouchers lot, 102 Northridge Drive, Shawano. ment, as well as links to local actions profts, homeowners and renters. and production challenges. Contact a Wittenberg Food Pantry, 607 S. and advisories. Link – https://covid19relief.sba. consultant by phone at 800-942-2474. Webb St., Wittenberg, open third Shawano – https://www. gov/# For information, go to: https://datcp. Wednesday 5-6:30 p.m. and third co.shawano.wi.us, then click on the Oconto County Economic Development wi.gov/Pages/Growing_WI/Farm- Thursday 9:30-11 a.m. 715-253-2414 or red bar under the top banner. The Oconto County Economic CenterOverview.aspx 715-253-2576. Menominee – https://www. Development Corp. has created a co.menominee.wi.us, then click website to anchor important infor- Unemployment compensation U.S. post office “Read More” in the red bar. mation for businesses amid quickly The state Department of Work- Most postal products and services Oconto – https://www.co.oconto. changing conditions and unprec- force Development has a page of can be obtained from the conve- wi.us, then click COVID-19 under edented measures put into place dur- information about fling for unem- nience and safety of home with or “Quick Links.” ing the COVID-19 pandemic. ployment compensation during the without a computer. FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 t/&8.&%*"tXXXOFXNFEJBXJDPNtPAGE 17
Stamps, free Priority Mail and be limited to walk-in or water access Road, Keshena. Senior citizen hours, Priority Mail Express boxes or other only. Swamp sunshine 7:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesdays through package supplies can be ordered For more information, visit Sundays. Curbside pickup available, at usps.com and can be purchased https://dnr.wi.gov/news/releases/ 715-994-1115. on the computer. USPS will deliver article/?id=5109. Witt’s Piggly Wiggly, 409 E. them. At usps.com, using Click-N- Boat launches Highland Ave., Oconto Falls. Open Ship, a mailing label with the appro- DNR boat launches are open at 8-9 a.m. daily for senior citizens and priate postage can be printed from a open state properties. those with underlying health con- home computer. All anglers and recreational boat- cerns. Online ordering with curbside Those with no computer can call ers should practice social distancing pickup 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, the local post ofce for a Stamps by and keep travel to a minimum. Wednesday and Friday, additional Mail order form. Leave completed If individuals can lawfully access details on their Facebook page. form in mailbox, and the postal car- Wisconsin’s rivers and lakes, they rier can bring it, usually the next day. are free to navigate upon them while Libraries SHAWANO COUNTY: Aniwa engaging in outdoor recreation. Shawano County Library system Other trails 715-449-2313, Birnamwood 715-449- Phone: 715-526-3829, Shawano; All linear/rail trails are open to 715-449-3120, Birnamwood; 715-758- 3133, Bonduel 715-758-2260, Bowler Marsh marigolds brighten up the lowlands in the 715-793-4256, Caroline 715-754-2450, the public, which includes ATV 2267, Bonduel; 715-489-3333, Mattoon; trails. Shawano area, even during cold, damp weather. Cecil 715-745-6284, Eland 715-253- $"30-3:$;&,]/&8.&%*" 715-535-2194, Tigerton; 715-253-2936, 2929, Krakow 715-899-3691, Leopolis An annual state trail pass is Wittenberg required for anyone age 16 or older 715-787-4160, Shawano 715-524-3764, All events and special event per- Email: [email protected], biking, cross-country skiing, horse- Tigerton 715-535-2152, Tilleda 715-787- mits are canceled until May 26. Shawano; [email protected], back riding or in-line skating on 4297, Wittenberg 715-253-2639 Birnamwood; bon@shawanolibrary. certain trails. A state trail pass is not MENOMINEE COUNTY: Keshe- Housing org, Bonduel; mat@shawanolibrary. required for walking or hiking. The SAM25 na 715-799-3202, Neopit 715-756-2400 org, Mattoon; [email protected], annual trail passes are valid through OCONTO COUNTY: Abrams Although the SAM’s House emer- Tigerton; [email protected], Dec. 31 of the year they are issued. gency shelter is closed, services con- 920-826-5251, Gillett 920-855-2812, Restrooms and buildings Wittenberg tinue to be available. Shawano Area Website: https://www.shawanoli- Lakewood 715-276-7667, Lena Restrooms at all state proper- Matthew 25 ofers alternative emer- brary.org 920-829-5940, Little Suamico 920- ties will be closed. This includes the 826-7432, Mountain 715-276-7301, gency shelter and resources to help Oconto County libraries closure of restrooms on properties clients connect with state and federal Oconto 920-834-3844, Oconto Falls currently open to the public. Gillett Public Library: 920-855-6224, 920-846-0439, Suring 920-842-2556, programs. It also ofers programs to www.gillettpubliclibrary.com All other facilities will remain enhance life skills to prevent future Townsend 715-276-6857 closed, including towers, shelters, Lakes Country Public Library, Lake- homelessness. For information, call playgrounds, nature centers, head- wood: 715-276-9020, www.lakescoun- 715-851-7252 or go to www.sam25.org. Outdoors quarters, contact stations and con- trylibrary.org State parks, trails and forests Lena Public Library: 920-829-5335, cession buildings. Groceries — senior citizen hours All state trails are open at this Attractions where social distanc- www.lenalibrary.org Charlie’s County Market, 521 S. time, with 34 state parks that had ing cannot be achieved will be closed Oconto (Farnsworth Public Li- Main St., Shawano. Senior citizen been closed in the southern portion as needed at various properties. brary): 920-834-7730, www.ocontoli- of the state now reopened. An annual Hunting and fishing hours, 7-8 a.m. Mondays, Wednes- brary.org park sticker and/or trail pass will be Wisconsin’s waters are open. You days, Thursdays. Oconto Falls Community Library: required for state parks and trails. can fsh if you have a license. Normal Aldi, 1253 E. Green Bay St., Shawa- 920-846-2673, www.ocontofallslibrary. State parks and forests will be season regulations apply. no. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays, org open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, a All current regulations apply for 8:30-9:30 a.m., for senior citizens, Suring Area Public Library: 920- change from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. hunting, trapping and fshing seasons. expectant mothers and those with 842-4451, www.suringpubliclibrary.org Properties will be closed to the Camping and other events underlying health concerns. Home public every Wednesday for mainte- Camping, group camps and shel- delivery available; $35 minimum or- Masks nance and upkeep. ters on state lands will remain closed der, delivery charge and service fee Wisconsin Face Mask Warriors: Hunting and fshing will be al- until May 26. Refunds will be issued starts at $6.33; tips accepted. Order To participate in this multi-county lowed on all open properties in ac- to all customers. online at https://shop.aldi.us/store/ project, text a message to Liz Benecke, cordance with legal season structure Volunteer activities remain sus- aldi/storefront 715-851-0882. Please use text messag- and hours. Access to some areas may pended at DNR properties. Save A Lot, W2818 Warrington ing only; do not call. PAGE 18 t/&8.&%*"twww.newmedia-wi.comt FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 t/&8.&%*"tXXXOFXNFEJBXJDPNtPAGE 19 Sacred Heart keeps learning going during closure Sacred Heart Catholic School has face-to-face technology like Zoom school has a simple drive-through pick-ups for families that started seen success since all Wisconsin and Bloomz, sharing helpful website process where families pull into a March 16. schools were ordered to close by the information and staying in regu- designated area of the parking lot The school is also planning a state March 13. lar contact with families via email, and remain in their vehicles as staf special drive-through 3-year-old pre- Several teachers sent learning ma- phone, text and social media. collect and distribute learning mate- school promotion and 4K graduation terials home that Friday, so students Families were asked to submit rials. May 20, as well as a staf parade to and families could begin to transition photos showing their child’s success, Food services manager Tanya each eighth grader’s home on May to this new way of learning. Since and the school was excited to receive Myerchin implemented free lunch 21. then, the school has worked to create numerous submissions. More photos of-site learning materials and re- are at sacredheartshawano.org. sources that were engaging, academi- The school started of with cally challenging and faith-flled but weekly pick-up and drop-of dates, still fun. Teachers are including the then moved to every two weeks for use of online apps, paper packets, the safety of families and staf. The
Sacred Heart Catholic School 3-year-old preschooler Layten Onesti shares the colored cross art project Sacred Heart Catholic School kindergartner Romana Meidam shows off the items she found for teacher he created for Stacey Dickmann’s class. $0/53*#65&% Barb Schullo’s nature scavenger hunt project. $0/53*#65&% Have a news tip? Email us! [email protected] PAGE 20 t/&8.&%*"twww.newmedia-wi.comt FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 Town of Wescott warrior rallies volunteers More than a quarter-million medical-grade masks distributed in Northeast Wisconsin By CAROL RYCZEK the Stockbridge-Munsee near Bowl- &EJUPSJODIJFG er and the Oneida Health Center near Green Bay. GREEN BAY — Saving lives, one The masks are medical grade, mask at a time. with three pleats of fabric in the That’s how Liz Benecke describes front and a nosepiece to keep the the operation of the Wisconsin Face mask rigid and in place on the face. Mask Warriors — Zone 4. For many facilities, Benecke said, Benecke, a nurse, lives in the this design is the only option they town of Wescott and works in Green need, and they are happy to get Bay. Recently, when she is not work- them. “The national stockpile is ing a nursing shift, Benecke has been empty,” she said. spending her time at a little strip Every item for the project has mall on Green Bay’s Velp Avenue, been donated or purchased with do- coordinating the distribution of nated money, she said, including the thousands of medical-grade masks to cotton fabric, thread and sheet metal stop the spread of COVID-19. for making the nose pieces. The Under her direction, the Zone 4 Green Bay Packers gave a $10,000 operation has sent out more than grant, and other groups have also 258,148 free homemade masks to made sizable donations, she said. individuals and businesses in an The sheet metal was especially 11-county area — at least, that was welcome, as her group “bought out the number as of Tuesday. The all the foral wire and jewelry wire” operation is a community efort that in the area, Benecke said. Their combines the purposeful drive of a biggest ongoing need is fabric and military campaign, the coordination elastic. of a perfect NFL play, the logistics Benecke credited the donors, her of Amazon at Christmas and the family and the core group at the dedication of hundreds of people Velp Avenue headquarters for mak- wanting to help others. ing the operation work. The space There are mask-makers in 11 is a combination work space and counties, 33 drivers, 1,000 volunteers staging area. sewing, countless donations, dozens The homemade masks are sorted, of take-out tacos and delivery piz- bagged and sent from the unused zas, 16-hour days and 4:30 a.m. start ofce space in Green Bay, which times. is closed to visitors to keep it as The project started when some germ-free as possible. A team of fve of Benecke’s friends, who are also takes orders and gets them ready to nurses, asked for help in getting send. Volunteers get supplies and personal protective equipment, or place their completed masks in bins PPE, for work. Benecke got in touch outside the building. with the Face Mask Warriors, a Masks are given away to anyone Jim Deacon counts and sorts completed masks into bins prior to distribution. The masks have been re- nationwide group that makes and who asks, including individuals. One quested by individuals and businesses throughout northeast Wisconsin. $"30-3:$;&,]/&8.&%*" distributes free cotton masks to sup- request came from a woman 45 miles port “the most vulnerable and least tributed the masks to all their staf away, whose husband was newly supported essential workers” from FYI members to use at work or at home. diagnosed with cancer and about to COVID-19, according to the group’s Anyone interested in ordering masks or making The masks were also given to dia- receive chemotherapy, which can Facebook page. a donation is asked to text (not call) coordinator Liz betic patients and the elders at the reduce resistance to disease. Benecke did a shout out of her Benecke at 715-851-0882. Current needs are posted Community Based Residential Facil- “We put them in a bag and sent own on Facebook, and the local proj- on her Liz Benecke Facebook page. ity. “We are now handing out masks them out,” Benecke said. ect rapidly exploded. The biggest request came on had none at all. As the name implies, to patients as they come or leave the As the COVID-19 virus began to April 21, for 25,118 masks. the group went into “battle mode” facility for home use,” Slagle said. spread, she thought that distributing “We were busy that day,” she after news surfaced of a increase in “We cannot say enough to masks would be one way to continue said.“It’s a nerve-wracked feat of positive tests at a local meat packing everyone who have donated to the to help her fellow health care work- desperation.” plant. clinic for the safety of the patients, ers. On March 19, she started making At one facility, she said, after Though technically in another community and staf,” Slagle added. phone calls to every hospital, clinic making the delivery, 74 nurses lined zone, the Menominee Tribal Clinic “We are grateful that we have one and nursing home she could fnd in up to thank her. They had been was one of the early recipients of more safety net in place to keep our the phone book in northeast Wis- required to fnd masks on their own frontline workers and patients safe consin. She made 500 calls and by the masks, receiving over 600 masks, but were unable to do so, she said. March 22, she had orders for over plus ear savers and face shields. when they enter our doors.” “All I could do is hand them a 100,000 masks. Dr. Amy Slagle, incident com- Benecke added that the Menomi- mask and pray,” Benecke said. In the beginning, she said, some mander for the clinic’s COVID-19 nee clinic helped her network with facilities didn’t need them or they response team, said they’ve dis- other tribes in the area, including [email protected] FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 t/&8.&%*"tXXXOFXNFEJBXJDPNtPAGE 21 Masks from China sent to tribal clinic The Orthodox Presbyterian Church member and leader in the Menominee tect patients and staf at the Menomi- Connection made in Zoar is one of the oldest in the community — to help coordinate the nee Tribal Clinic. denomination, dating back over 70 donation in Keshena. He said he did fnd it ironic that the through Presbyterian years, according to church member Eric Johnson worked with “Frank,” donation comes from China, which has Eric Johnson. The organization also a church member in China, who does been named as a possible initial source Church in Zoar has a church in Morgan Siding and not use his real name because of the of the COVID-19 virus. one in Oshkosh, where Johnson is a threat of persecution by the Chinese “It is ironic that we are getting By CAROL RYCZEK member. The Zoar church needed government, Johnson said. The group masks. Couldn’t they use them there? &EJUPSJODIJFG someone to fll in as pastor “to come in was sending up to 5,000 masks to the Yes, they could,” Johnson said. “The and preach,” and they reached out to United States. They did not make the Chinese people who did this want KESHENA — A tiny congregation Johnson. masks but instead raised the money to complete anonymity — to be recog- in Neopit, a 95-year-old volunteer It was at Zoar that Johnson met purchase and send them. nized only by what they did,” he said. in Winneconne and the Menominee Chris Caldwell, who is the interim The cost of shipping was donated From Zoar to Winneconne to Kes- Tribal Clinic have formed a connec- president of the College of Menominee by a “generous person in China,” hena, the project has shown him how tion to a group of anonymous Chris- Nation. Johnson said. “Even the poorest people connected people are, Johnson said. tian donors in China. Johnson’s wife, Barb, was coordi- are generously donating the shipping “Somebody I don’t know in China The connection is through face nating a sewing project at the Henri- dollars, and somebody provided the reached out and said, ‘I have masks,’” masks, handmade covers to prevent etta Apartments in Winneconne, the masks.” he said. He recounted the Biblical the spread of COVID-19. The connec- home of Millie Mathison, age 95 and Each mask was individually pack- story of the Good Samaritan, who tion has led to over 200 homemade mother of Shawano resident Matty aged in sterile packaging, he said. Even stops to help someone in need, even masks coming from a group of seam- Mathison. Seven people were sew- so, because of the spread of the disease when others did not. stresses in Winneconne and over 100 ing for the Menominee Tribal Clinic. in China, he quarantined the masks for “I like that story, and I like the in- masks — including hard-to-fnd N95 When Eric Johnson learned of the three days after receiving them. struction that we should help others,” masks — from a church in China. possible donation of masks from a “I’m a cautious man,” he said. he said. The route to the masks starts in Christian church in China, he con- Johnson contacted Caldwell to ac- Zoar. tacted Caldwell — a fellow church cept the donation, which will help pro- [email protected] Waukechon Wildcats deliver dairy favorite 4-H club shares grilled cheese sandwiches By CAROL RYCZEK &EJUPSJODIJFG
SHAWANO — If there ever was a time for comfort food, this is it. The Waukechon Wildcats 4-H club decided that they could provide comfort to the community by way of grilled cheese sandwiches. With the help of local business and individual donors, the club packaged 50 trays of Kwik Trip bread, 400 pounds of Mum’s Best cheese and 14 cases of Grassland butter to supply 500 house- holds with grilled cheese sandwiches. The items were packed in promo- tional plastic bags and given away to the public, frst on Friday at the Sha- wano Community Middle School and again Monday, in coordination with Waukechon Wildcats 4-H leader Joanne Edwards, second from left, hands all the ingredients for a grilled cheese sandwich to a couple in a car at Franklin the Shawano School District lunch Park in Shawano on Monday. The 4-H club coordinated donations, packaged bags with butter, cheese and bread and distributed 500 bags to promote dairy program distribution at the Franklin farmers and help the community. Helping at the park were, from left, volunteer Christine Hoffman; Sue O’Connor, who was helping distribute food for the Park. The bags were given both to Shawano School District; and volunteer Chad Hoffman. $"30-3:$;&,]/&8.&%*" student families and to anyone who wished to claim one. way to support dairy farm families, traditional as well as new versions of are posted on the club’s Facebook Any bags that went unclaimed were feed community members and help the grilled cheese sandwich, including page. donated to Safe Haven, said Nancy 4-H members learn some cooking apple, onion and cheddar and jalapeño Recipients of the bags were Ainsworth, one of the club’s leaders. skills. popper grilled cheese. Videos of the surprised and grateful, said Joanne Ainsworth said the project was a The bags included recipes for club members making the sandwiches Edwards, another Wildcats leader. PAGE 22 t/&8.&%*"twww.newmedia-wi.comt FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 New officer sworn in
The newest addition to the Shawano Police Department, Officer Joshua Shawanokasic, was sworn in Monday at City Hall. He fills the vacancy created by Keith Sorlie’s retirement in January. Chief Dan Mauel said Shawanokasic previouly worked for 4 1/2 years with the Menominee Tribal Police Depart- ment, as an officer and sergeant. Shawanokasic is a Shawano Community High School graduate and recently purchased a home in the area. $0/53*#65&% FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 t/&8.&%*"tXXXOFXNFEJBXJDPNtPAGE 23 PUBLIC RECORD SHAWANO POLICE DEPARTMENT PG3BOEBMM4USFFU 8BMNBSU &(SFFO#BZ4U May 9 May 11 SFQPSUFEUXPTIPQMJGUJOHJODJEFOUT %FQVUJFTMPHHFEJODJEFOUT JODMVEJOHUIF May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ay 10 EJTPSEFSMZDPOEVDUXBTSFQPSUFEBU5IFEB$BSF 8FTDPUU .FEJDBM$FOUFS $PVOUZ3PBE# QPMJDF May 8 1PMJDFMPHHFEJODJEFOUT JODMVEJOHUIFGPMMPXJOH JOWFTUJHBUFEBOBTTBVMUDPNQMBJOUJOUIFCMPDLPG %FQVUJFTMPHHFEJODJEFOUT JODMVEJOHUIF 1PMJDFSFTQPOEFEUPBEJTUVSCBODFJOUIFCMPDLPG 4PVUI4BXZFS4USFFU GPMMPXJOH"OJOKVSZBDDJEFOUXBTSFQPSUFEPO )JMM4USFFU BZFBSPME4IBXBOPNBOXBTBSSFTUFE May 5 $PVOUZ3PBE#&JOUIFUPXOPG8FTDPUU BVUIPSJUJFT GPSGMFFJOHBOPGGJDFS SFTJTUJOHBSSFTUBOECBJMKVNQJOH 1PMJDFMPHHFEJODJEFOUT JODMVEJOHUIFGPMMPXJOH JOWFTUJHBUFEBESVHDPNQMBJOUPO(PMGWJFX3PBEJO BGUFSGBJMJOHUPTUPQGPSBUSBGGJDTUPQBU(SFFO#BZBOE 1PMJDFJOWFTUJHBUFEBOJOUFSOFUGSBVEDPNQMBJOUJO $FDJM .BJOTUSFFUT May 7 May 9 UIFCMPDLPG1FBSM"WFOVF BQSPQFSUZEBNBHF BDDJEFOUXBTSFQPSUFEBU-JODPMOBOE(SFFO#BZ %FQVUJFTMPHHFEJODJEFOUT JODMVEJOHUIF 1PMJDFMPHHFEJODJEFOUT JODMVEJOHUIFGPMMPXJOH TUSFFUT EJTPSEFSMZDPOEVDUXBTSFQPSUFEBU'BNJMZ GPMMPXJOH"ZFBSPMENBOXBTDJUFEGPSPQFSBUJOH %JTPSEFSMZDPOEVDUXBTSFQPSUFEBU5IFEB$BSF %PMMBS 4.BJO4U BGUFSSFWPDBUJPOPO3BOHF-JOF3PBEJOUIFUPXO .FEJDBM$FOUFS $PVOUZ3PBE# BOEBU8BMNBSU PG#FMMF1MBJOF UPJMFUQBQFSXBTSFQPSUFETUPMFO &(SFFO#BZ4U "GJHIUJOQSPHSFTTJOWPMWJOH SHAWANO COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT GSPNBDPOTUSVDUJPOTJUFPO0BL4USFFUJO5JHFSUPO KVWFOJMFTXBTSFQPSUFEBU.FNPSJBM1BSL 4 USFTQBTTJOHXBTSFQPSUFEPO1BSL4USFFUJO#PXMFS -JODPMO4U BWFIJDMFXBTSFQPSUFEWBOEBMJ[FEJOUIF May 11 May 6 CMPDLPG4PVUI4BXZFS4USFFU %FQVUJFTMPHHFEJODJEFOUT JODMVEJOHUIF %FQVUJFTMPHHFEJODJEFOUT JODMVEJOHUIF May 8 GPMMPXJOH"CVSHMBSZXBTSFQPSUFEPO$FEBS4USFFU GPMMPXJOH"VUIPSJUJFTSFTQPOEFEUPBOJEFOUJUZ 1PMJDFMPHHFEJODJEFOUT JODMVEJOHUIFGPMMPXJOH JO5JHFSUPO BEJTUVSCBODFXBTSFQPSUFEPO.BJO UIFGUDPNQMBJOUPO#PO4USFFUJO$FDJMBOEBKVWFOJMF 5SFTQBTTJOHXBTSFQPSUFEBU3VTDI3PBEBOE(SFFO 4USFFUJO#PXMFS BZFBSPMENBOXBTBSSFTUFEGPS QSPCMFNPO(SBOE"WFOVFJO8JUUFOCFSH #BZ4USFFU EJTUVSCBODFTXFSFSFQPSUFEJOUIF PQFSBUJOHXIJMFJOUPYJDBUFEPO64)JHIXBZJOUIF May 5 CMPDLPG8BVLFDIPO4USFFU UIFCMPDLPG4PVUI UPXOPG#JSOBNXPPE %FQVUJFTMPHHFEJODJEFOUT JODMVEJOHUIF 6OJPO4USFFUBOEBUUIF8JTDPOTJO)PVTF & May 10 GPMMPXJOH"VUIPSJUJFTSFTQPOEFEUPBOJOKVSZBDDJEFOU (SFFO#BZ4U %FQVUJFTMPHHFEJODJEFOUT JODMVEJOHUIF PO$PVOUZ3PBE2JOUIFUPXOPG.PSSJT BQSPQFSUZ May 7 GPMMPXJOH%JTUVSCBODFTXFSFSFQPSUFEPO)JBXBUIB UIFGUDPNQMBJOUPO%FSCZ-BOFJOUIFUPXOPG 1PMJDFMPHHFEJODJEFOUT JODMVEJOHUIFGPMMPXJOH $PVSUJOUIFUPXOPG8FTDPUU PO0BL4USFFUJO#PXMFS 8BTIJOHUPOBOEBOBTTBVMUDPNQMBJOUPO64)JHIXBZ %JTPSEFSMZDPOEVDUXBTSFQPSUFEJOUIFCMPDL BOEPOTUBUF)JHIXBZJOUIFUPXOPG)FSNBO JOUIFUPXOPG8JUUFOCFSH COURT NEWS
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Bonduel High School’s Taylor SCHOOL: Bonduel High School Luepke had a few individual goals YEAR: Senior she hoped to accomplish in her se- nior season, but now she is stripped practice every day but to look of that chance. forward to it, because in the end Luepke, who primarily played you’re going to miss it like crazy. frst base and also pitched for the Q: Have you been trying any Bears, was also hoping to help lead new hobbies since the quaran- the team to a successful season in tine started? the talented Central Wisconsin A: I started building a lot of Conference-East Division. things with my dad (Jason) and just Q: When did your interest in softball begin? working outside a lot more. A: Ever since I was little. I start- We built a deer stand and a duck ed out in T-ball when I was like 5, house (which will be put in the then all the softball programs, like woods for ducks to nest in). 10U, 8U — all of that I did. I just Q: What’s your favorite mem- fell in love with the game. ory of competing on the Bonduel Q: What is your favorite part softball team? about the season? A: One of my favorite memories A: Honestly, my favorite part was this last year, just riding the is just being with the team and bus home from one of the games playing. It wouldn’t be the same if with all the baseball players and I didn’t have the girls that I played softball players. Just listening to with and making all the memories. music, telling stories and having a Q: What kind of goals and good time. memories did you hope to Q: Favorite TV show and mu- achieve or make as a senior? sical artist? A: One of my big goals in high A: TV show — “One Tree Hill” school was to hit a home run be- or “Grey’s Anatomy.” Musical art- cause my family has all done it. And ist — I pretty much like anything then just to try and go out with a Bonduel’s Taylor Luepke throws the ball to first base during a 2019 nonconference game against Laona/ country; I don’t really have a favor- winning season this year. It’s disap- Wabeno in Bonduel. '*-&]/&8.&%*" ite artist though. pointing that we didn’t get to do any of that. to play for the last time. Q: After having a season Q: What is your favorite thing Q: Talk about your emotions Q: How disappointing is it to erased, what kind of advice to do when you are not in school when the season was officially not get a senior softball season? would you give to younger play- or competing in high school canceled. A: Speaking bluntly, it just re- ers or teammates as they prepare sports? A: I kind of didn’t believe it at ally sucks. I was looking forward for future seasons? A: I like to hang out with my frst. I was like, “Oh, it’ll blow over to softball season since the begin- A: I would say to not take a sin- friends and my family and just try quickly.” But I guess that didn’t ning of the year and then all of this gle second for granted because you to get out of the house, and maybe happen, so I was mostly just disap- started and I was just praying that never know when your last game’s go somewhere and do something pointed and sad that I wasn’t able we would still be able to play. gonna be. Not to dread going to we haven’t done before. FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 t/&8.&%*"tXXXOFXNFEJBXJDPNtPAGE 25 HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL Witt-Birn girls join loaded regional after move to D4 Other area teams also have regional pods changed By MORGAN RODE 4QPSUT&EJUPS
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association released girls basketball division placements and Bonduel coach Jerry Reinke, standing, calls out playof assignments for the 2020-21 instructions to the defense during a nonconfer- season, with many area teams having ence game against Algoma on Feb. 10 in Bonduel. their regional pods changed. Reinke guided the Bears to a No. 1 seed in their Wittenberg-Birnamwood was regional this past season, but now the team will have some added competition as Wittenberg- the only area team to move from Birnamwood and Amherst join the pod. its 2019-20 regional pod. Instead of '*-&]/&8.&%*" staying in a Division 3 regional, the Chargers dropped to Division 4, join- to Niagara. Bowler (No. 12) lost to ing a loaded regional that includes Wabeno/Laona; Suring (No. 10) fell Bonduel and Menominee Indian. short against Gibraltar, and Lena Wittenberg-Birnamwood’s Abi Fraaza, center, defends as teammates Amara Schoepke, second from Division placement is determined (No. 13) was topped by Wausaukee in left, and Emma Herb, right, look on during a Central Wisconsin Conference-East Division game against by school enrollment numbers. When regional quarterfnal matchups. Witt-Birn’s enrollment number was Amherst on Jan. 7 in Wittenberg. All three Chargers will be back for the 2020-21 season, when Witt- released, Nick Mechelke — the var- Birn will join a Division 4 regional after competing in Division 3 this past season. '*-&]/&8.&%*" Gresham, Marion, Tigerton sity coach for the Chargers — knew two years (as coach),” said Menomi- ONLINE The D5 regional that includes there was a chance the team could get nee Indian coach Michael Skenadore. Gresham, Marion and Tigerton also For a full list of girls basketball tournament bumped down to Division 4. “They are well coached and have gets a bit tougher with the addi- assignments and brackets, visit https://www.wiaawi. “I am happy going down, and I high quality players, as well as the tion of Stevens Point’s Pacelli High org/Sports/Winter/Girls-Basketball/Tournament. think that this is where we belong,” experience of competing up at D3 School for the upcoming season. said Mechelke, whose team won the during the tournament the last sev- Pacelli played in D4 last season, Oconto Falls and Clintonville partici- Central Wisconsin Conference-East eral years. winning a regional title as a No. 5 pated. Division title last season and had just “I am anticipating that our pod seed. The regional pod will include one regular season loss (to Bonduel), will be stronger top to bottom this Newman Catholic (No. 1), Al- 12 teams this season, with Brillion, but was still handed a No. 3 seed in year with some really good teams be- mond-Bancroft (No. 9), Northland Marinette and Winneconne joining its Division 3 regional bracket. ing pushed into the 5-8 seeds, which Lutheran (No. 5), Rib Lake (No. 12), The Division 4 regional that the will make that opening day of tourna- Wrightstown (No. 1), Peshtigo (No. Port Edwards (No. 13), Prentice (No. Chargers will be joining was won ment play really interesting.” 8), Xavier (No. 5), Tomahawk (No. 4), Edgar (No. 3), Tri-County (No. 14), by Crandon this past season. Cran- “The addition of Wittenberg- 11), Little Chute (No. 7), Northland Rosholt (No. 6), Assumption (No. 7), don topped Bonduel in a sectional Birnamwood and Amherst certainly Pines (No. 10) and Freedom (No. 2). Athens (No. 10) and Wild Rose (No. semifnal matchup and later qualifed make the regional more challenging, Marinette was bumped from D2 to 2) fll out the now-16-team pod. for state. as they are both quality programs,” D3, while Brillion and Winneconne Eighth-seeded Gresham earned Bonduel was the top seed in the said Bonduel coach Jerry Reinke. just switched D3 regionals. a win over Almond-Bancroft be- 11-team bracket, defeating eighth- “We should be familiar with both Oconto Falls was the No. 4 seed fore being eliminated by Newman seeded Manawa and fourth-seeded opponents strengths and weaknesses, in the bracket, losing to Xavier in a Catholic. Tigerton (No. 11) lost to Crivitz to claim a regional title. which would be a positive, but they regional semifnal. Sixth-seeded Clin- Rosholt, while Marion (No. 15) fell In the bottom portion of the also know ours as well.” tonville eased past Tomahawk before short against Wild Rose in regional bracket, Menominee Indian earned a With the changes, all seven teams losing to Witt-Birn in a regional quarterfnals. No. 7 seed. The Eagles topped 10th- from the CWC-East will play in that semifnal. seeded Coleman before falling to regional. Shawano Crandon. “Our regional is loaded with the Bowler, Gillett, Lena, Suring Shawano is the only area team to St. Mary Catholic (No. 3), Shioc- CWC-East, and it’s always tough to The D5 regional that Bowler, not have any changes to its regional ton (No. 5), Iola-Scandinavia (No. play a team three times, which is Gillett, Lena and Suring call home from this past season. 6), Oconto (No. 9) and Weyauwega- likely going to happen this year,” said will include two new teams for the The Hawks earned a No. 6 seed Fremont (No. 11) rounded out this Mechelke. “We play eight teams in upcoming season. and knocked of 11th-seeded Antigo past season’s regional. our regional, so we are going to get Phelps and Sevastopol will help before falling to third-seeded New St. Mary Catholic is the only team good looks at most of these teams.” form the new 16-team regional pod, London in its D2 regional. from the regional that won’t be a part Looking at last year’s overall re- which is flled out by Oneida Nation Hortonville (No. 1) came out of of the upcoming regional pod. SMC cords, seven of the 12 teams had over (No. 1), Florence (No. 9), Elcho (No. the regional pod. Ashland (No. 8), switched to another D4 regional. a .500 record, while nine teams had 8), Wabeno/Laona (No. 5), Wausau- Waupaca (No. 9), Lakeland Union The regional pod will have 12 double-digit win totals. kee (No. 4), Niagara (No. 3), White (No. 4), Mosinee (No. 5), Merrill (No. teams this coming season, as Amherst Lake (No. 14), St. Thomas Aquinas 7), Wausau East (No. 10) and Rhine- is also dropping down a division. Oconto Falls, Clintonville Academy (No. 11), Three Lakes (No. lander (No. 2) will round out the “Those are both quality programs The 11-team regional that Witt- 6) and Gibraltar (No. 7). 11-team regional. (Witt-Birn, Amherst) that we have Birn and Amherst played in this past Gillett was the No. 2 seed, earning been looking up at during my frst season was the same one in which a win over Gibraltar before losing [email protected] PAGE 26 t/&8.&%*"twww.newmedia-wi.comt FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 Let’s pump the brakes on the Packers puzzling draft class If you read my online column Bay selected Minnesota linebacker previewing the 2020 NFL Draft, I Kamal Martin in the ffth, Michigan’s predicted it would be wild because Jon Runyan Jr., Oregon’s Jake Han- of all things that could go wrong with son and Indiana’s Simon Stepaniak an entirely virtual draft. (all ofensive linemen) in the sixth If you are a fan of the Green Bay and Texas Christian (TCU) defen- Packers, the draft was certainly wild, sive back Vernon Scott and Miami but not because of a bunch of techno- pass rusher Jonathan Garvin in the logical issues — it’s actually pretty seventh. amazing how smoothly the draft ran. In a draft that was hyped up to be The Packers the best in terms of wide receiver tal- nine draft selec- ent and depth maybe ever, the Pack- tions left a lot of ers pulled of the feat of not picking a fans scratching single one. A total of 37 wide receiv- their heads and ers were picked (of 255 total picks; or questioning the almost 15% of the picks). scouting abilities Don’t fear Packer fans, because of the organiza- the team did sign Michigan State tion. wide receiver Darrell Stewart as an The team’s Boston College running back AJ Dillon, center, breaks a tackle and runs for a touchdown against Virginia undrafted free agent, so there’s that. puzzling draft Tech on Aug. 31, 2019 in Boston. Dillon was drafted by the Packers in the second round of the 2020 NFL In all seriousness, it certainly MORGAN RODE approach started Draft. .*$)"&-%8:&3]5)&"440$*"5&%13&44 looks like the Packers may be head- in round one, ing in a new direction on the ofen- when the team traded up to pick No. Shenault Jr. still available. Oth- With its second-round pick, Green sive side of the ball. 26 to select Utah State quarterback ers thought they traded up to snag Bay took bruising running back A.J. While Gutekunst makes the picks, Jordan Love. middle linebacker Patrick Queen. Dillon out of Boston College before he said LaFleur also played a big role, The pick put a shocking end to an How wrong we all were. Instead selecting a tight end/fullback hybrid so he’s also on board and believes otherwise ordinary frst round, bring- of getting Rodgers a new weapon in Cincinnati’s Josiah Deguara in the this will give the team the best ing social media to life and leading on ofense or helping out the MLB third round. chance to win now (and into the fu- analysts to criticize the Packers front position, the team drafted a replace- Both players show upside and ture) and that’s really all that should ofce for not helping the team out for ment for Rodgers who shouldn’t be could very well become NFL start- matter to fans. the 2020 season after the team made a starter for at least three years — ers some day, but many mock drafts While it’s fun to read draft grades the NFC title game in 2019. when Green Bay could possibly get — take those as you will — had the after the event wraps up (I didn’t see Of course, the reason the pick out of its deal with Rodgers. players going a couple rounds later Green Bay higher than a C-plus, with was so controversial was because a In the days after the draft, it was or undrafted completely. most being Ds or even Fs), you truly guy by the name of Aaron Rodgers is reported that the team was in love It was after the third round where cannot evaluate a draft class until at signed through 2023 (when he’s 39) with Mr. Love, so much so that the I and many other individuals realized least three or four years has passed. and has been quoted saying he’d like team even contacted the Minnesota that Green Bay might be drafting Especially with this draft class, to play into his 40s while also retir- Vikings to try and trade up — thank players to adapt to a new ofensive where Love may not start until the ing as a member of the Packers. goodness that didn’t happen. scheme that focuses more on using ffth and fnal year of his deal, let’s Ironically, the shocking pick came The rumor was that the Indianap- the run to set up the pass — some- hold of our judgments on the orga- exactly 15 years after the Packers olis Colts were also looking to trade thing LaFleur talked about during his nization’s decisions. They certainly drafted Rodgers with the No. 24 pick up to take the QB, so the Packers rookie season a lot. know more than we do. in the frst round of the 2005 draft packaged their fourth-round pick and Still, it was hard to truly wrap my For fans that refuse to acknowl- with Brett Favre still on the roster — pick No. 30 to move up four spots to head around that thought because edge this year’s draft class as a although Favre had hinted at retire- get their guy. Rodgers — while past his prime — success, the beauty of the NFL is ment a few times by that point. Some of the social media pressure has shown he can still sling the ball that the drafts are a big part of what The Rodgers’ pick turned out to on the Packers organization cooled around the feld, especially with a keeps individuals employed or not. be the best draft pick ever made by of by the draft’s second day and couple potential rookie diference So either this draft class helps the then-general manager Ted Thomp- many said the pick would be an okay makers at WR tossed in. team to many more years of success son. The Love pick will now forever one as long as the team addressed With six picks across the fnal day and we’re all happy, or the draft be attached to current GM Brian some needs in rounds two and three. of the draft (rounds 4-7), I certainly class fops, and the organization Gutekunst and coach Matt LaFleur. The Packers drafted a pair of play- thought the Pack would at least take rebuilds. When the Pack traded up, many ers across the two rounds and both one receiver. thought they might take a wide came at ofensive skill positions, but Wrong again. Morgan Rode is the sports editor for the Shawano receiver, with guys like Tee Hig- again it infuriated fans because they After sitting out round four Leader. Readers can contact him at sports@newmedia- gins, Michael Pittman and Laviska weren’t receivers. because of the trade for Love, Green wi.com. American Legion baseball season wiped out by COVID-19 pandemic
The American Legion Depart- The recommendation was made mittee then made the fnal decision baseball champion. ment of Wisconsin canceled its by the Wisconsin American Legion Saturday. “We fully expect to have our pro- programming of American Legion Baseball Association Board of Di- It marks the frst time since 1927 gram return in 2021 and be played at baseball within the state for the rectors on a video conference May the Department of Wisconsin will a high level,” stated the Wisconsin 2020 season. 6. The department executive com- not crown an American Legion American Legion Facebook page. FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 t/&8.&%*"tXXXOFXNFEJBXJDPNtPAGE 27 Wisconsin residents vote against big deer season changes Bear, turkey season changes voted for
By NEW MEDIA STAFF lish a spring bear hunting season and establishing an earlier opening day for The Wisconsin Department of the spring turkey hunting season. Natural Resources released the Question 28 opposed the proposed results for the 2020 Spring Hear- Back Forty proposed metallic sulfde ing questionnaire, with voters being mine that’s located on the banks of against drastic deer season changes the Menominee River. Of 42,352 vot- among the most noteworthy out- ers, 35,406 opposed the mine. comes. The lone citizen resolution in A total of 64,943 voters responded Shawano County — reintroducing a to the questionnaire. Almost all of the Holiday T zone hunt in the county responses came online after COV- (proposed by Shannon Thiex, of Changes to the Wisconsin deer season made up a big portion of this year’s Spring Hearings question- ID-19 canceled the 72 public meetings Birnamwood) — was failed by a 301- naire, with voters primarily giving their input online. The in-person meetings were canceled because of that were scheduled for April 13. 310 vote. A total of 306 voters ex- the COVID-19 pandemic. '*-&]/&8.&%*" The questions proposed by the pressed no opinion on the resolution. Natural Resources Board focused on The results for to the question- deer season changes and drew the naire can be found at https://dnr. most interest from hunters around the wi.gov/about/wcc/springhearing. state. html. Question 10 proposed that the The results will help guide deci- current nine-day frearm season in sions on potential future rules. No November be extended an additional fnal decisions have been made at this 10 days. Wisconsin residents voted time. 41,531-14,380 against it. The public input results will be Question 13 proposed to invalidate considered during the Conservation archery and crossbow buck tags dur- Congress convention that may be ing the frearm season, being voted held later this summer and during a 34,608-17,987 against it. Natural Resources Board meeting. A closer vote came on the topic of allowing hunting with crossbows in October and then reopening cross- bow hunting for the duration of the archery season after the gun deer season has ended (question 14). The vote was 27,407-25,159 against. A couple deer season questions that voters favored were to eliminate the antlerless-only holiday frearm deer season (32,461-20,057) and to simplify and streamline regulations by eliminating deer management zones and continuing to manage by county units and public or private land ant- lerless tags (34,368-14,073). Among some of the other ques- tions favored by voters were to estab- PAGE 28 t/&8.&%*"twww.newmedia-wi.comt FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 t/&8.&%*"tXXXOFXNFEJBXJDPNtPAGE 29 Shawano grad earns UWGB award By NEW MEDIA STAFF Hanson — a ffth-year senior, who also competed on the women’s swim Alicia Hanson, a Shawano Com- team her frst four years of college munity High School graduate and — and the rest of the University current student at UW-Green Bay, Leadership Award recipients needed recently was recognized with a Uni- a cumulative grade-point average of versity Leadership Award. over 3.0 to qualify. The ceremony that was set to More than 600 students were take place on May 15 was cancelled, nominated for awards, which recog- so UWGB and the Ofce of Student nize academic achievement and cam- Life will instead honor the recipients pus and community contributions. online and through social media Faculty, staf and other students can from May 8-15. nominate students for the awards. Pack creates minority coach fellowship Green Bay Packers Head Coach (2010) and Bufalo Bills (2011-12). Matt LaFleur has established a minor- Martin saw action in 82 regular-sea- ity coaching fellowship, a yearlong, son games with nine starts and regis- full-time position for young and aspir- tered 76 receptions for 1,129 yards (14.9 ing minority coaches. avg.) and seven touchdowns. Martin LaFleur announced on Wednesday also played in two postseason con- that former NFL wide receiver Ruvell tests with one start for the Seahawks, Martin is the frst hire for the fellow- recording two catches for 28 yards. ship. He originally was signed as an Martin, who will work with the of- undrafted free agent out of Saginaw fense and assist with the wide receiv- Valley State in 2004 by the San Diego ers during his yearlong fellowship, Chargers. In 2005, Martin was allo- played seven seasons in the NFL for cated to NFL Europe and helped the the Green Bay Packers (2006-08), St. Amsterdam Admirals win the World Louis Rams (2009), Seattle Seahawks Bowl. PAGE 30 t/&8.&%*"twww.newmedia-wi.comt FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 t/&8.&%*"tXXXOFXNFEJBXJDPNtPAGE 31 PAGE 32 t/&8.&%*"twww.newmedia-wi.comt FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 t/&8.&%*"tXXXOFXNFEJBXJDPNtPAGE 33 PUZZLES PAGE 34 t/&8.&%*"twww.newmedia-wi.comt FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020
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#1393 #1402 #1406 construct a school (Minor Indoor Institutional land use) on Agenda May 01, 08, 15, 2020 May 01, 08, 15, 2020 property zoned A-R, Agricultura Residential, pursuant to the Board of Adjustment - Public Hearing Notice Meeting STATE OF WISCONSIN STATE OF WISCONSIN Shawano County Zoning Ordinance No. 7-14 Section X.3.02 Thursday, May 14, 2020 @ 9:00 AM CIRCUIT COURT CIRCUIT COURT and X.9.03(159). Property is located and described as Lot 1 Shawano County Courthouse, Rooms A & B SHAWANO COUNTY SHAWANO COURT of Certified Survey Map #4295 recorded in Volume 22 Page 311 N Main St., Shawano, WI Summons Notice to Creditors 244, located in Section 29, T27N R17E. Tax parcel #044- Members: Alan Beyer, Wayne Evraets, Case No. 20CV52 Case No. 20PR29 29430-0030. Town of Washington. Currently vacant land. Robert Korth, John Stezenski, Gary Thomack Capitol One Bank (USA), N.A. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CU-15-20: Diane M Postel-Smith request conditional use First Alternate: Bill Bowers, Thomas Tauferner C/o Messerli & Kramer PA Dale H. Otto permit for filling and grading more than 2,000 square feet on Please check the Shawano County Website at 3033 Campus Drive Suite 250 DOD April 07, 2020 slopes of less than 12% within 300’ of the ordinary high www.co.shawano.wi.us to verify public hearing will still Plymouth MN 55441 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE water mark of Shawano Lake for the purpose of razing an be held as scheduled. Plaintiff, 1. An application for informal administration was existing single family dwelling and constructing a new single Please join the meeting by dialing in using your phone. Herold N. Chamberlin filed. family dwelling with attached garage and deck pursuant to United States: (Toll Free): 1-866-899-4679 Apt 152 2. The decedent, the date of birth May 12, 1945 the Shawano County Shoreland Wetland Ordinance No. 6- United States: 1-(224)-501-3318 N6446 Emery Ansorge Rd and date of death April 07, 2020, was domiciled in Shawano 16, Section 8.2(3) and 8.4. Property is located and described Access Code: 968-221-477 Cecil, WI 54111-9286 County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of W7992 as Lot 7 of Sommers Beach West Shore Shawano Lake, V-9-20: Michael J Anholzer request variance for the purpose Defendant(s). Sycamore Rd, Shawano, WI 54166. located in Section 21, T27N R16E. Tax parcel #048-75400- of constructing a 16’ x 22’ addition to join an existing single THE STATE OF WISCONSIN 3. All interested persons waived notice. 0060. Town of Wescott. Property address: N5970 Lake Drive family dwelling with an existing garage to be 71 feet from the Teach person named above as a Defendant(s): 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the CU-16-20: Joe Krause, agent for Robert W and Doreen ordinary high water mark of Shawano Lake where 75 feet is You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above has decedent’s estate is August 24, 2020. Krause, owners, request conditional use permit for filling and required pursuant to the Shawano County Shoreland Zoning filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The 5. A claim may be filed at the Shawano County grading in excess of 2,000 square feet on slopes of less than Ordinance No. 6-16, Section 6.2. Property is located and Complaint, which is attached, states the nature and basis of Courthouse, Shawano Wisconsin, Room Probate Office. 12% within 300’ of the ordinary high water mark of an described as beginning at the Southeast corner of Certified the legal action. Sharon Greene-Gretzinger unnamed creek/ditch for the purpose of constructing a single Survey Map #871 thence North to Stark Road; thence East Within forty (40) days of May 01, 2020, you must respond 503 South Main Street family dwelling with attached garage pursuant to the 118.05’ thence Southerly 545’ more or less to the waters with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of Shawano, WI 54166 Shawano County Shoreland Zoning Ordinance No. 6-16, edge; thence Westerly along the waters edge to the place of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the Complaint. The court may 715-526-2401 Section 8.21(3); and also, for placement of approximately beginning. Being a part of Government Lot 3, Section 13, reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the Bar Number 1000837 800 cubic yards of fill. Property is located and described as T27N R16E. Also know as Parcels A & B Plat of Survey requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or WNAXLP the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4, located in Section 34, T27N #9005465PS. Tax parcel #048-13210-0090. Town of delivered to the court, whose address is Shawano County R18E. Tax parcel #020-34220-0000. Town of Green Valley. Wescott. Property address: W5151 Stark Road Circuit Court, 311 North Main Street, Shawano, WI 54166 #1407 Currently vacant land. V-10-20: Scott Corrigan, agent for Justin C and Kelli Penfold, and to Messerli & Kramer PA, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose May 08, 15, 22, 2020 NOTE:Any person may appear at the public hearing and owners, request variance to construct a 20’ x 50’ in-ground address is 3033 Campus Drive, Suite 250, Plymouth, MN STATE OF WISCONSIN be heard and/or submit comments to be read into the swimming pool to be 58 feet from the ordinary high water 55441. Yu may have an attorney help or represent you. CIRCUIT COURT record for Committee consideration. Correspondence mark of the Wolf River where 75 feet is required pursuant to If you do not provide a proper answer within forty (40) days, SHAWANO COURT must bear a legible signature of the author. the Shawano County Shoreland Zoning Ordinance No. 6-16, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of Notice to Creditors Accommodations due to disability can be made by Section 6.2. The property is located and described as all of money or other legal action requested in the Complaint, and Case No. 20PR31 calling: 715-526-6766 Government Lot 8 except Lot one (1) of Certified Survey you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Meeting notice emailed/posted: Shawano County Map No. 1625 recorded February 19, 1998 in Volume 6 of be incorrect in the Complaint. A judgment may be enforced Elizabeth A. Kort Courthouse, Department of Human Services, Shawano Certified Surveys on Page 43-44, Document #502513 as a provided by law. A judgment awarding money may DOD March 28, 2020 County Library, Shawano Leader, WTCH Radio, Shawano located in Section 12, T27N R15E. Tax parcel #040-12230- become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the PLEASE TAKE NOTICE County Civic website @ coshawanowi.civicweb.net 0000. Town of Richmond. Property address: N6760 S Forest future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure 1. An application for informal administration was WNAXLP Haven Road of property. filed. Any interested person may address the Board of MESSERLI & KRAMER PA 2. The decedent, with the date of birth February Adjustment by letter or appear in person or by agent and /S/ Samuel J. Olson # 1104219 WI 20, 1956 and date of death March 28, 2020, was domiciled be heard at the public hearing. Written correspondence Dated: 04/20/2020 in Milwaukee County, WI in Shawano County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing must bear a legible signature or the author. 3033 Campus Drive, Ste. 250 address of N4871 East Range Line Road, Shawano, WI The Board of Adjustment will be meeting after the public Plymouth, MN 55441 54166. GRESHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF GRESHAM hearing to deliberate and take possible action on the [email protected] 3. All interested persons waived notice. NATIVE AMERICAN PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE following items: Ph#: (763) 548-7900 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 1. Public hearing decisions Fax#: (763) 548-7922 decedent’s estate is August 28, 2020. Gresham School District�s Native American Parent Advisory 1.1. Discuss and take possible action on V-9-2020. WNAXLP 5. A claim may be filed at the Shawano County Committee Meeting will be held on Monday, May 18, 2020 at 1.2. Discuss and take possible action on V-10-2020. Courthouse, 311 North Main Street, Shawano, Wisconsin, 7pm in the Media Center of Gresham School located at 501 2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. Room Probate Office. Schabow St., Gresham WI, Shawano County, pursuant to Approval of March 12, 2020 public hearing and meeting Attoney Paul J. Payant Sec. 120.08(1) of the Wisconsin Statutes. minutes. Sommer, Olk & Payant, SC To access the meeting virtually or by phone: 3. Board member comments or new business to be P.O. Box 308 ¥ Go to www.bluejeans.com considered at a future meeting. Antigo, WI 54409 ¥ Click-Join a meeting 4. Correspondence. 715-623-3743 ¥ Video Meeting ID 7157873216 5. Set next public hearing date. Bar Number 1016519 ¥ Don’t put in any other information. Just hit enter. It should 6. Adjournment. WNAXLP show you a video of the library. Accommodations due to disability can be made by ¥ To join by phone-please dial 866-226-4650 then put in the calling: 715-526-6766 #1404 m eeting ID # 7157873216. Meeting notice emailed/posted: Shawano County May 01, 08, 15, 2020 #1408 ¥Then hit ##. Courthouse, Department of Human Services, Shawano STATE OF WISCONSIN May 08, 15, 22, 2020 Posting Date: May 15, 2020. Grace Schwefel Gresham County Library, Shawano Leader, WTCH Radio, Shawano MENOMINEE INDIAN RESERVATION STATE OF WISCONSIN School District Clerk County Civic website @ coshawanowi.civicweb.net TRIBAL COURT CIRCUIT COURT WNAXLP WNAXLP Order Setting Time to Hear SHAWANO COURT Petition for Administration and Notice to Creditors Deadline for Filing Claims Case No. 20PR30 Case No, 20PR001 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Dennis C. Wendorff #1418 Alexander J. Menore SR. DOD April 03, 2020 May 15, 22 & 29, 2020 DOD: March 02, 2020 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE STATE OF WISCONSIN A Petition for Formal Administration was filed. 1. An application for informal administration was #1398 CIRCUIT COURT THE COURT FINDS: filed. May 01, 08, 15, 2020 SHAWANO COURT The decedent, with date of birth May 21, 1935 and date of 2. The decedent, the date of birth April 09, 1951 STATE OF WISCONSIN Amended death March 02, 2020 was domiciled in Menominee, Men. and date of death April 03, 2020, was domiciled in Shawano CIRCUIT COURT Notice to Creditors Ind. Res. County, State of WI, with a mailing address of County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of W7675 SHAWANO COURT (Informal Administration) N1109 Old South Branch Road, Keshena, WI 54135. Broadway Rd, Shawano, WI 54166. Notice to Creditors Case No. 20PR20 THE COURT ORDERS: 3. All interested persons waived notice. Case No. 20PR13 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF 1. The petition be heard at the Menominee Tribal County 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Allan C. Luniak Courthouse, Keshena Wisconsin, before Circuit Court decedent’s estate is August 27, 2020. Daniel D. Young DOD March 05, 2020 Judge/Circuit Court Commissioner Mercedes A. Martin on 5. A claim may be filed at the Shawano County DOD October 17, 2019 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE May 15, 2020 at 11:00a.m. Courthouse, Shawano Wisconsin, Room Probate. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE 1. An application for informal administration was You do not need to appear unless you object. The James E. Aschenbrener 1. An application for informal administration was filed. petition may be granted if there is not objection. P.O. Box 146 filed. 2. The decedent, the date of birth September 21, 2. The deadline for filing a claim against the descendant’s Shawano, WI 54166 2. The decedent, the date of birth December 05, 1932 and date of death March 05, 2020, was domiciled in estate is August 07, 2020. 715-524-6258 1956 and date of death October 17, 2019, was domiciled in Shawano County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address 3. A claim may be filed at the Menominee Tribal Courthouse, Bar Number 1008896 Shawano County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of N6363 Fox Lane, Shawano, WI 54166. Wisconsin. WNAXLP of W12499 Hilltop Rd. Marion, WI 54950. 4. Heirship will be determined at the hearing on petition for 3. All interested persons waived notice. 3. All interested persons waived notice. final judgment. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the 5. Publication of this notice is notice to any persons whose #1416 decedent’s estate is September 8, 2020. decedent’s estate is August 14, 2020. names or addresses are unknown. May 15 & 22, 2020 5. A claim may be filed at the Shawano County 5. A claim may be filed at the Shawano County BY THE COURT: Notice of Public Hearing Courthouse, Shawano Wisconsin, Room Register in Probate Courthouse, Shawano Wisconsin, Room Probate Office. Mercedes A. Martin Planning, Development and Zoning Committee Meeting Office. MICHAEL C. MEYER 04/16/2020 Wednesday, June 3, 2020 @ 9:00 AM Sharon Greene-Gretzinger PO Box 178, 111 Grant St. Andrew J. Pyatskowit Crawford Center, 251 S Waukechon St., 503 South Main Street Marion, WI 54950 420 E Green Bay St, Ste. 420 Shawano, WI 54166 Shawano, WI 54166 715-754-5000 715-851-1515 Members: Ken Capelle, Kevin Conradt, Steven Gueths, 715-526-2401 Bar Number: 1018364 Bar No. 1002967 Gene Hoppe, Kathy Luebke Bar Number 1000837 WNAXLP WNAXLP CU-14-20: Owen F Yoder request conditional use permit to WNAXLP PAGE 38 t/&8.&%*"twww.newmedia-wi.comt FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 Diet, exercise can help to combat cognitive decline You forget where you put the car fective ones. it’s delicious and easy to prepare. keys, or you forget someone’s name. Two lifestyle Sound quality research has dem- This can occur at any age and is usual- strategies have onstrated no benefts on cognitive ly not cause for alarm. In midlife, most been tested by performance for the following items: adults show stable cognitive (mental) numerous medical low-dose aspirin, high-dose B vitamin function. As we get older, cognitive research teams supplements (folate, B6, B12), Ginkgo decline can occur. and have been biloba, C and E (alone or in combina- It is estimated that up to one-third found to be efec- tion), omega-3 supplementation, beta of adults will experience a gradual tive: exercise and carotene and multivitamin and multi- decline in cognitive function, known following a Medi- mineral supplements. While this list BRIAN GRIEVES as mild cognitive impairment, as they terranean style is not all-inclusive, it includes many age. Although the majority of elderly diet. These two approaches have been popular strategies. people who note memory changes will tested independently and together, and Before buying the claims of market- not go on to have dementia, 8% of el- both have been independently associ- ers regarding health supplement prod- derly people do develop this condition. ated with improved cognition. ucts, look for evidence of efectiveness. 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FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 t/&8.&%*"tXXXOFXNFEJBXJDPNtPAGE 39 Heart attack, stroke signs should not be ignored ThedaCare recommends immediate action, even during pandemic APPLETON — Health systems stroke patients to hurting rather than helping themselves discomfort, mostly in the center of the nationwide are urging people to seek the fear people by delaying emergency care during chest; discomfort in other areas of the medical care if they experience signs may have of com- this pandemic. upper body, mainly in the arms, or the of a heart attack or stroke. ing into a hospital “If a patient delays emergency back, neck, jaw or stomach; short- “Our teams are ready to provide at this time. interventions, the risks for long-term ness of breath, often accompanying lifesaving interventions for patients,” Changes to mechanical complications such as chest discomfort; and other signs that said Dr. Simone Fearon, medical ensure safety weak heart muscle, abnormal heart include cold sweats, nausea, fatigue or director and physician leader with include screen- rhythms and severe valve problems lightheadedness. ThedaCare Cardiovascular Care. “That ers who will increase,” said Fearon. “Avoiding a 911 Stroke signs include sudden numb- does not change as we are responding greet patients at call or going to the emergency depart- ness or weakness in the face, arm to COVID-19. We do not want people DR. SIMONE FEARON the door upon ment can potentially translate into or leg, especially on one side of the to delay heart care over fears of the arriving at the more serious health consequences.” body; sudden disorientation, confu- virus.” hospital. Once there, they will be asked Fearon advised people to take note sion, trouble speaking or understand- Multiple reports across the nation for a temperature check and to wear a of the warning signs from the Ameri- ing; sudden trouble seeing in one or have cited a signifcant reduction in mask – for their safety and the safety can Heart Association and seek medi- both eyes; sudden, sever headaches; admissions for heart attacks during the of others. cal attention immediately if they are and other difculties, such as sudden pandemic. Many experts link the de- Fearon said people with heart experiencing any symptoms. trouble walking, dizziness, loss of bal- cline in the volume of heart attack and attack or stroke symptoms could be Signs of a heart attack include chest ance or coordination. COLLEGE NOTES University of Nebraska-Lincoln ment ceremony, and those plans are in J^[jkjeh_d]mWieä[h[ZXo[ZkYW- rently a waiting list. On May 7, there The University of Nebraska-Lin- the works. tion students at eight private and was a virtual celebration over Zoom coln conferred nearly 3,500 degrees public universities in Wisconsin and to honor everyone involved. The pro- during a virtual graduation celebration Boise State University Georgia. About 330 college students gram will conclude on May 15, though May 9, including two area residents. Sheena Gilbert, of Shawano, gradu- from these universities have provided some partner sites may extend their @WZ[Hkj^9pWhd[Ya_"9b_djedl_bb[" ated with a Master of Arts in Criminal tutoring to over 500 students in 18 program based on when the semester @kij_Y[\hec8e_i[IjWj[Kd_l[hi_joed College of Arts and Sciences, Bachelor states and Canada and there is cur- ends and summer options. May 9. of Arts. Gilbert was among nearly 2,800 Ij[l[dHeX[hjIj_[Z["FkbWia_9eb- students eligible for degrees. Boise lege of Business, Bachelor of Science State celebrated its achievements with in business administration with high- the university’s frst-ever virtual com- est distinction. mencement ceremony on May 9. Diplomas will be mailed to gradu- ates. New this year, May 2020 gradu- Ripon College ates will be able to download and Molly Waggoner, class of 2021, has share their digital diploma. Details will been e-tutoring K-12 students through- be available soon at https://go.unl.edu/ out 18 states and Canada. Waggoner is digitaldiploma. majoring in educational studies with a All May 2020 graduates are invited minor in studio art. She is the daughter to participate in a future commence- e\@[äWdZ:[XMW]]ed[he\FkbWia_$ PAGE 40 t/&8.&%*"twww.newmedia-wi.comt FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020