Community 15 August 2022

CLUB NOTES: Shawano Area Writers

The July 21 meeting was held in the Elsie Engel room at the Shawano Public Library. Members attending were Svitlana Podgorna, Lee Pulaski, Manuel Moraleda, Twilla Beyer, John Mutter Jr., Tom Thorstenson, Nick Wudtke, Trudy Bosman, Wendy Goerl, and Barb King. President Tom Thorstenson called the meeting to order. The minutes and treasurer’s report were approved. We lost a good friend this month. Dennis Vickers was a kind person.
Community 15 August 2022
Norwegian heritage featured in barn quilt
The pattern for Shawano County’s 392nd barn quilt is a combination of the Norwegian and American flags, and it is called “Heritage.” The quilt was sponsored by Laurie Matson and is on display on her barn at W17602 County Road M, Tigerton. “Our Norwegian ancestors came to the United States in the late 1800s,” Matson said.
Community 15 August 2022
AROUND THE COMMUNITY: ‘White Christmas’ auditions coming later in August
Abrams Spotlight Productions Inc. will hold auditions Aug. 23-24 for its winter musical “White Christmas,” to be presented Dec. 1-4 and Dec. 8-11. Individuals can audition from 6-8:30 p.m. either day at the Nancy Byng Community Theater, 5852 Maple St., Abrams. Individuals who audition should come prepared to sing 24-32 bars of a song, preferably from a musical. They can sing a cappella or play music on their phone.
Community 11 August 2022
New barn quilt where farm ‘used to be’
Doug and Barbie (Walla) Omernik have sponsored Shawano County’s 391st barn quilt that is on a shed on a 6-acre plot they purchased in 2019 from Ken and Maddy Holmes at W3476 Hofa Park Road, Pulaski. The quilt pattern they selected is called Carolina Lily. “Since purchasing our home, we have enjoyed meeting people who tell us stories about our property and what ‘used to be’ there,” Barbie said.
Community 11 August 2022
CLUB NOTES: Trout Unlimited
At its July meeting, the Oconto River Chapter of Trout Unlimited awarded the Don Wagner Memorial College Scholarship to Kayla Reed, of Sobieski. The $500 scholarship is awarded to a student anticipating a career in a conservation-related field. Reed is majoring in aquatic science and fisheries and water resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
Community 11 August 2022
AROUND THE COMMUNITY: Bike the Barn Quilts coming in September
Shawano Pathways is inviting bicyclists on a scenic fall ride for the 10th annual Bike the Barn Quilts on Sept. 24. The event features non-competitive rides ranging from 17 to 70 miles showcasing many of Shawano County’s almost 400 barn quilts. A 22-mile guided tour is also available. Registration fee includes a continental breakfast, lunch, maps, signed routes and food/water stations. Entry is $40 before Sept.
Community 3 August 2022
AROUND THE COMMUNITY: NWTC names new VP of student services
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College has appointed Dr. Jennifer Flatt to the role of vice president of student services. In this position, Flatt will serve as a member of the college’s executive leadership team where she provides strategic direction for student service programs and activities to enhance student success.
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