25 September 2013

Bonduel schools, NWTC weld partnership

Sparks flew Wednesday over a new partnership between the Bonduel School District and Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. The two education institutions unveiled a revamped welding lab at Bonduel High School that will eventually help teens and adults to obtain the skills necessary to pursue welding jobs. “Today is truly a special day as we recognize a group of people that developed a vision and worked together,” said Patrick Rau, BHS principal.
25 September 2013
Area's drug problem an eye-opener
A presentation Wednesday on Shawano County’s growing drug problem was an enlightening, if somewhat scary, experience for the roughly 50 people who attended. “I was very surprised about what’s going on, that it’s that bad,” said Sandy Wendorff, who is on the Learn-In Committee and the executive board of Home Community Education of Shawano and Waupaca counties, which hosted the gathering at The Main Event in Cecil. “Our eyes were opened,” Wendorff
25 September 2013
SCHS golfers finish fifth in Bay
With a sixth-place finish Tuesday in the Bay Conference tournament at Wander Spring Golf Course in Greenleaf, the Shawano Community High School girls golf team finished fifth in the conference standings. Denmark, which battled Marinette for the top spot all season, edged the Marines by seven points to win the Bay crown. Shawano shot a 449 on Tuesday.
25 September 2013
Shawano AD changing careers
When Tim Mayer looks back on his almost 20 years with the Shawano Community School District, he mostly thinks about all the students he has worked with. “I was looking back at some old yearbooks the other day, from 1994 to now, and how many of the athletes I’ve actually worked with, how many students I’ve worked with — that’s going to be the thing I miss the most, is the memories I have with the kids,” Mayer said. Mayer is stepping down as Shawan
24 September 2013
Robert C. Williams Sr.
Robert C. Williams Sr., 69, of the Cloverleaf Lakes in the town of Belle Plaine, Shawano County, passed away Monday morning, Sept. 23, 2013, at the Appleton Medical Center following a brief illness. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Clintonville is assisting his family. www.eberhardtstevenson.com.
24 September 2013
Richard L. Koeller
Richard L. Koeller, 73, of Shawano, passed away Friday, Sept. 20, 2013, at Birch Hill Care Center in Shawano, following a lengthy illness. Richard was born Sept. 19, 1940, in Shawano, a son of the late Walter and Lydia (Buhrandt) Koeller. He attended the Shawano schools, graduating from Shawano High School. On Jan. 17, 1958, he entered the United States Army, serving his country until Jan.
24 September 2013
Fred C. Pieper
Fred C. “Smiley” Pieper, 79, of Gresham, passed away Monday, Sept. 23, 2013, at his home. Born on Oct. 27, 1933, in Sampson, he was the son of the late Fred and Ida (Hess) Pieper. On Sept. 5, 1970, he was united in marriage to Renee Hoffman in Michigan. Fred worked for Foreway Express for more than 28 years.
24 September 2013
Eugene E. Pipgrass
Eugene E. “The Pipper” Pipgrass, 74, of Cecil, formerly of Princeton, Ill., passed away suddenly on Friday, Sept. 20, 2013, at his home. Gene was born on Jan. 1, 1939, in Oconto Falls to Clarence and Madeline (Gallagher) Pipgrass. Gene graduated from Oconto Falls High School in 1957 and was drafted into the United States Army in June 1958. Gene returned home from Germany in May 1960 and married Romaine Stoviak, Lena, on Dec.
24 September 2013
School Notes
Shawano Community Middle School The time is already passing quickly this school year, and we have been very busy here at SCMS. The students have had excellent experiences with life-learning lessons in the past couple of weeks. One activity that is new this year is the biweekly homeroom lessons with math manipulatives. Not only are students experiencing hands-on mathematical instruction, but they also are being problem-solvers above all.
24 September 2013
Public Record
Shawano Police Department Sept. 23 Police logged 20 incidents, including the following: Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance at the Wisconsin House, 216 E. Green Bay St. Juvenile — Police logged three truancy complaints from Shawano Community Middle School, 1050 S. Union St. Shoplifting — Charlie’s County Market, 521 S.
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