Doris Beatrice Bruchs, 69, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, July 11, 2013, at Appleton Medical Center with her family by her side. Doris was born Sept. 13, 1943, in Shawano, daughter of the late Lavern and Elvira (Gerbig) Richter. She was united in marriage to Ira Bruchs on April 24, 1971, in Shawano. She was a homemaker for many years and a housekeeper at AMC. Doris enjoyed reading, listening to music, gardening and baking.

We participated in our first classic car show last week. My husband bought a 1976 four-door hardtop Cadillac, which just fits into our garage (it’s l-o-n-g). We also have a 1989 Cadillac Brougham, which I actually like better, but it’s not my hobby. Anyway, we are a garage stall short, so the ‘89 Caddy has to go. We took it to the car show to display it and hopefully find a buyer.

With a keen eye, my husband monitors our herd of cows and young stock on a daily basis. Every farmer must keep vigilant watch as health conditions can change in a heartbeat. It’s always a challenge to maintain a herd of cows, no matter the size. I’ve heard it said once, that 50 cows per man is about all one individual can handle.

Today, July 10, my Aunt Gertie is 99 years young. I am 29 years younger than she is, and it is hard for me to imagine myself at 99. I am not sure it is something I even want to be, but I leave those things up to my Lord, as he knows best. I called Aunt Gertie up the other day, to wish her a happy birthday, and also to find out when she would be available to have company.

“In America, small business is a big deal.” — Bob Beauprez Local service clubs are an important part of our community. Each club contributes in different ways to a variety of causes. As a member of our local Rotary Club, finding speakers for our weekly meetings is my task for the next year. This week, Shawano’s own Dan Hartwig spoke to our club. Dan is president and CEO of Twig’s Beverage.

Doug Erdman volunteers with the Shawano Optimist Club. Erdman was born and raised in Marinette, graduating from Marinette High School. He earned a certificate from Brown College in Mendota, Minn., in radio broadcasting.

The Shawano St. Vincent de Paul Society does a lot of work behind the scenes in Shawano County by helping people with their rent, food, utilities, furniture and various other necessities. “There’s such a need in town,” said Linda Koeller, president of the group. “We could really use a homeless shelter.” The group has an office at the Shawano Area Food Pantry and Resource Center.

A woman was taken into custody on drug charges Friday after Shawano County authorities executed a search warrant at a residence on Lake Drive in the town of Wescott. The warrant was obtained as part of an ongoing investigation of drug activity in the area, according to the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department, and followed an extensive investigation that drug activity was likely occurring at the residence. A 55-year-old Wescott woman was taken int

Shawano Police Department July 11 Police logged 24 incidents, including the following: Suspicious — Police investigated a suspicious person complaint in the 600 block of West Pine Street. Arrest — A female subject was taken into custody at the Probation and Parole offices, 1340 E.