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Fair time is the best time of the year

The Shawano County Fair is in full swing. Cream puffs are being eaten, as well as corn dogs and all of the other fair food. As a child I most remember the cotton candy and candy apples. Both were messy to eat, but I loved the cotton candy the best. By now all of the projects that were entered have been judged. I hope you take time to peruse each entry, whether made by a youth or entered in open class.
Volunteer Profile
Jim Fuhrman has been volunteering for 4-H for many years. Fuhrman was born and raised in Tigerton. After graduating from Tigerton High School, he began farming with his father. Now he is farming with his son in the town of Fairbanks on 330 acres and with 80 cows. Fuhrman and his wife of 29 years, Diane, have three children and two grandchildren. The Fuhrman children were members of the Tiger Tribe 4-H Club. Both Jim and Diane volunteer at St.
Patience pays off
The other day we needed to corral a heifer. For some reason she could not get bred. She was getting bigger, eating and not producing, and my freezer was getting empty. It was a perfect combination – a need, and a means to fulfill that need. Rounding animals up where they need to go when they need to get there can be challenging and demands patience and determination.
County Fair Notebook
Be aware of added parking fees Fair visitors who have purchased wristbands for entry for the six-day event should be aware they only cover parking on the fairgrounds. Other parking lots adjacent to the fairgrounds have separate fees ranging from $3 to $5 for fairgoers. Gresham food booth continuing breakfast The Fan, a food booth run by Gresham Community School volunteers, is continuing its tradition of serving breakfast at the fair. Specials inc
God told him to juggle
The Shawano County Fair’s newest entertainment attraction, the Juggler with the Yellow Shoes, is already grabbing attention after his first day of performances Friday. Menasha resident Dan Kirk has been a full-time juggler for 20 years and started dabbling in the craft when he was 16.
Equestrian events kick off
Friday was check-in day for what may be the best-kept secret of the Shawano County Fair, though it’s a secret that participants would like more people to know about. Three days of equestrian activities begin Saturday at the Crawford Center horse arena, starting with Open Class competitions. “It’s always been part of the fair and nobody knows there’s horses here,” said John Arens of the Shawano County Agricultural Society Board of Directors. There
Public Record
Shawano Police Department Aug. 29 Police logged 22 incidents, including the following: Disturbance — Police responded to a disturbance in the 400 block of East Zingler Avenue. Juvenile — Police responded to a juvenile problem at the Shawano County Fairgrounds, 900 E.
Public Record
Shawano Police Department Aug. 28 Police logged 17 incidents, including the following: Vandalism — A vehicle was reported vandalized on Mountain Bay Trail Drive. Theft — A license plate was reported stolen in the 100 block of South Washington Street. Disturbance — Police responded to a domestic disturbance in the 700 block of South Lincoln Street. Shoplifting — Walmart, 1244 E.
Radder gets 30 years for child porn
A Belle Plaine man charged with 213 counts of possessing child pornography and several drug-related felonies was sentenced Thursday to 30 years in prison. Dale R.
Prep Roundup
Gresham/Bowler overwhelms Amherst The Bowler/Gresham high school boys soccer team had eight goals to get its first win of the season Thursday against Amherst in Gresham. With Gresham/Bowler (1-2) leading 2-0 to begin the second half, Drew Payne scored four straight goals, the first on an assist by Trace Miller and the rest unassisted. Scott Cerveny added two goals and an assist. Walker Miller and Austin Olson had goals in the first half.
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