With the exit of a large and talented group of seniors, the young Shawano Community High School girls volleyball team is going to rely on height and defense this year. “I didn’t know what to expect,” Shawano coach Jean Wolf said. “I graduated a lot of seniors.

Through two games, the Shawano Community High School football team has yet to find the end zone and has been on the losing end of two ugly scores. But first-year coach Al Tomow said his team continues to play hard, even if it doesn’t show on the scoreboard. “I’m proud of my team, that they don’t quit. That they play hard for each other and for our staff,” Tomow said. “We knew what we signed up for.

To the editor: After reading a articles in The Shawano Leader and on the WTCH website, I have a few questions that our County Board should ask: 1. Why can Menominee Tribal Police eradicate over 900 marijuana plants on Aug.

To the editor: I am writing in regard to Anello’s petting zoo. Just because some dumb kid can’t read, she has caused all this trouble for Rita. I’ve watched this zoo grow from a few chickens, rabbits, geese and goats to include a camel, zebras, llamas, kangaroos, parrots, etc. I think the zoo is an asset to Shawano. The cages and yards are well kept, and the animals are healthy.

To the editor: With one signature, Gov. Scott Walker can create thousands of Wisconsin jobs and generate over $35 million annually in new state revenue. He can help build a brighter future for one of the state’s poorest tribes, promote free-market competition and increase consumer choice. Gov. Walker has the power to approve the Menominee Tribe’s proposed Kenosha casino, which has already been approved by the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs.

“Storms make oaks take deeper root.” — George Herbert It is always a good thing when we can say “the storm has passed.” However, the recovery and cleanup will continue into the future. First and foremost, on behalf of the city of Shawano, I would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy to the Menominee Nation, the family and friends and all who mourn the death of Marlo King.

Patricia R. Ebert, 89, of Palmyra, N.Y., and formerly of Cecil, passed away Friday, July 26, 2013, in New York. Born on Feb. 13, 1924, in Chilton, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Rose (Welch) Everix. On Oct. 5, 1946, she was united in marriage to Oliver Ebert in Fond du Lac. After marriage, Patricia worked for the telephone company for 25 years and was a member of the St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Gresham.

Justin Allen Jeske, 27, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Appleton. Justin was born on Aug. 3, 1986, and was baptized on Aug. 23, 1986. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel and was a graduate of Bonduel High School, Class of 2005. Justin was employed at Charter Communications in Clintonville.

In 1912 the first University of Wisconsin-Extension agent was hired in Shawano County. Since then the Extension has seen growth in programs to help county residents. “We extend the resources of the University of Wisconsin to people in the county,” said Joe Stellato, department head and 4-H youth development educator. This year the UW-Extension will be highlighted with a display in the Farmer’s Exhibition building at the Shawano County Fair.