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Menominee traditions include touch of wild rice

Published by admin on Sat, 07/29/2023 - 9:17am

Wild rice is an important part of who we are as Menominee; but as a chef — a Menominee chef — it sits as one of my top ingredients to choose from. This gluten free “good berry” is a go-to must in the culinary world.

I’ve been cooking professionally for almost 20 years; most of my experience is in Japanese cuisine. So what does that have to do with my now Indigenous-fusion catering business? Well, rice, of course. Rice is used in pilafs, risottos, flours for sauces, soups, desserts and even drinks. Rice is a dietary staple for more than half the world’s population.

FARM LIFE FROM A FARM WIFE: Journey to Alaska does not include duffle bag

Published by admin on Fri, 07/28/2023 - 9:39am

For years, my husband has talked about going on a cruise to Alaska. I just listened, not really thinking this would actually happen. He doesn’t care at all to fly, really does not like the water (Farmers on the ocean? A contradiction of terms), and both of those events would most definitely be involved on a cruise to Alaska. Evidently, he squashed his fears.

College Notes

Published by admin on Fri, 07/28/2023 - 9:29am

St. Olaf College

Mary Kreklow, of Tigerton, has been named to the St. Olaf College dean’s list for the spring 2023 semester.

The dean’s list recognizes students with a semester grade-point average of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Anderson University

Rylie Anderson, of Shawano, was named to the dean’s list at Anderson University for the spring semester 2023. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must maintain a 3.5 grade-point average or higher for the semester.

Northwestern University

‘Recessive’ brings Menominee artists together

Published by admin on Thu, 07/27/2023 - 9:41am

Comic books have always featured heroes who try to save the world, but there’s a new one coming out that has a world-in-peril solution that’s a little closer to home.

Nicholas Schwitzer with the College of Menominee Nation’s Sustainable Development Institute (SDI) teamed up with Justin Gauthier, a Menominee actor and writer, to produce the comic book “Recessive,” a tale about how an invasive plant appears on the reservation and is a danger to humans, animals and plant life.

Murals multiplying around Shawano

Published by admin on Thu, 07/27/2023 - 9:24am

Shawano County already has a reputation for being an area for artists, but more evidence is popping up around the city of Shawano these days.

GenEx held a dedication of its mural July 25 at its main headquarters on Green Bay Street in Shawano. The genetics cooperative’s mural highlighted family values and the circle of life with a father and daughter, as well as a cow and calf, but it also paid tribute to Shawano County’s status as the barn quilt capital with segments of barn quilt patterns.

Hot weather requires more health caution

Published by admin on Sun, 07/23/2023 - 9:39am

Summertime is a season anticipated by people who have been more than ready to make plans for enjoying the warm weather. Going full steam into the season without remembering the danger that heat can pose could quickly lead to illness, injury or even more serious issues.

“Always watch for signs and symptoms that the heat may be impacting you or your child,” said Dr. Abby Smolcich, a ThedaCare pediatrician. “It’s particularly important for parents to keep an eye on young kids because their body temperature rises much faster than adults.”

Savvy Senior: How does Medicare cover preventive health?

Published by admin on Sun, 07/23/2023 - 9:16am

Dear Savvy Senior:

How does Medicare cover preventive health screenings? I’m due to get a physical and a colonoscopy this year, but I want to find out what I’ll have to pay for before I go in.

Just Turned 65

Dear Just Turned:

You’ll be happy to know that Medicare covers a wide array of preventive and screening services to help you stay healthy, but not all services are completely covered.

Archery events sharpen bowhunting skills

Published by admin on Sat, 07/22/2023 - 10:10am

Bowhunting season has a way of sneaking up on me and probably most other archery deer hunters, too. The Sept. 16 opener is now just a month and a half away. It’s hard to dream about cool fall mornings in the woods, waiting for that buck to walk by during summer’s warm, sticky weather, but this is when the work begins.

If you want to make that shot count when everything aligns to bring that deer within bow range, you need to make sure your archery gear is working properly and you can hit what you’re shooting at.

Historical society to serve up brats, burgers

Published by admin on Sat, 07/22/2023 - 9:39am

The Suring Area Historical Society will host a brat and burger fry Aug. 4 in the parking lot of the Suring Area Library, 604 E. Main St., Suring.

Serving will be from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Sandwiches and cookies will be served, and proceeds will support the Suring Museum.

Restoration depicted in Menominee pageant

Published by admin on Fri, 07/21/2023 - 10:03am

The latest presentation by the Menominee Pageant Players will feature segments from older Menominee pageant scripts combined with a new scene that pays tribute to the Menominee Restoration Act, which celebrates its 50th anniversary later this year.

Titled “Onakow,” the Menominee word for “yesterday,” the pageant will be performed at sunset on Aug. 2 at the Woodland Bowl on Fairgrounds Road in Keshena. “Onakow” is adapted from previous work done by Menominee writers Joe Keshena, James G. Frechette and Mani Boyd.