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CLUB NOTES: Lena Lions

The Lena Lions welcomed Brad Paitl as a new member at the October meeting. Brad is a graduate of Lena High School and later attended Northeast Wisconsin Technical College for police science. Brad started his law enforcement career in 1999 with the Lena Police Department. In 2004, he was hired by the Oconto County Sheriff’s Office as a deputy.
Quilt pays tribute to those in uniform
To honor the U.S. military and as a tribute to family members who have served our country, the pattern Randy and Renee Godin selected for their barn quilt has a patriotic theme. The quilt, Shawano County’s 398th, has been named Service with Pride and is on display on the Godin barn at W3506 State Highway 22, Cecil. The five gold stars on the quilt represent the five branches of the U.S. military — the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Army, the U.S.
CMN hosts first winter farmer’s market
For those who are in need of their farmer’s market fix in the winter, look no further than Keshena. The College of Menominee Nation in Keshena hosted the first winter farmer’s market of the season, where jewellery, crafts and apple cider were available for sale. If visitors could not get to Keshena for the Oct. 28 winter farmer’s market, there are two more scheduled, with the next date being Nov. 18, followed by Dec. 16.
College Notes
Western Technical College Rebecca Charles, from Shawano, was named to Western Technical College’s president’s list of high distinction for the summer 2022 term. To be included on the president’s list, students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher and carry six or more credits in an associate’s degree or technical diploma program. UW-Oshkosh Following are summer graduates of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh — many of whom partici
CLUB NOTES: Oconto Falls FFA
Two high school and 12 middle school students of the Oconto Falls FFA Chapter attended the Wisconsin Association of FFA FIRE Conference and were awarded the Spirit Award on Oct. 15 at the Fox Valley Technical College Campus in Appleton. FIRE stands for “Foundations in Reaching Excellence.” The conference helps young FFA members discover opportunities in the FFA organization and gain valuable leadership skills.
CLUB NOTES: Quilting Friends of Hatley
The Quilting Friends of Hatley was formed in 2008 by a few ladies in the Hatley area. Members of this group come from Hatley, Bevent, Elderon, Wittenberg, Birnamwood and Antigo areas.
CLUB NOTES: Delta Kappa Gamma, Nu Chapter
Terry Lorge, FWD Museum director, talked about the fascinating history of the Four Wheel Drive Seagrave Company during a tour of the museum in Clintonville during Nu Chapter’s October meeting. Brothers-in-law William Besserdich and Otto Zachow, along with Walter Olen, established the Badger Four Wheel Drive Auto Company in 1909.
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