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Hospital stay yields prize deer hunting porta-potty

I’m always looking for new deer hunting gear that will make forays into the woods easier and more successful, but when I walked into Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh on Oct. 22 to have my thyroid gland removed, I never suspected I’d leave with a handy little piece of equipment for that most private of hunting’s moments.

Better together: Medical doctors and chiropractors working for patients

Collaboration between medical doctors and chiropractors is an important part of modern musculoskeletal care.

As research continues to support conservative, non-drug treatments for conditions such as low back pain, opportunities for collaboration between these professions have grown. An important part of this collaboration is a shared commitment to evidence-based care.

What's Happening: Oct. 30 to Nov. 8

FRIDAY, OCT. 30

OCONTO: Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Farnsworth Public Library, 715 Main St. Story and crafts for preschool children. A caregiver must stay with the child.

SURING: Recovery Talking Circle, 6-8 p.m. South Branch Community Center, W1281 County Road M.

ASPI holding auditions for ‘Something Rotten!’

Abrams Spotlight Productions Inc. will hold auditions Nov. 9 and Nov. 11 for its spring show, “Something Rotten!” to be presented March 4-7 and March 11-14, 2027.

This show, directed by Ali Carlson, calls for male and female cast members, ages 13 and up.

When timber meets petal

Leslie Fischer-Preuss has a passion for creating unique flower arrangements suitable for many occasions.

“Unique” doesn’t come close to describing the arrangements because each flower in them is made of wood. The arrangements feature wooden flowers that are hard to distinguish from the real thing. Fischer-Preuss’ lifelike floral arrangements are lasting, sustainable and look like real flowers.

Firari receives WTLL instructor award

Brittney Firari has been named the 2026 Wisconsin Instructional Leader of the Year by Wisconsin Teaching and Learning Leaders (WTLL).

This prestigious statewide recognition honors educational leaders who demonstrate exceptional commitment to improving curriculum, instruction, assessment and student achievement.

Hubertus recognized for watershed management

Shanda Hubertus has been recognized for achievement in environmental conservation.

Hubertus has served as president of the Waterways Association of Menominee and Shawano Counties (WAMSCO) since 2014, having been a founding member of the organization. In this leadership role, she oversees daily operations, coordinates communications, and supervises a staff of four and an intermittent intern.

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