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Local girl, 12, has role in ‘Shrek’

Cast members selected through a competitive audition process featuring top talent in the region, including performers from Wausau, Stevens Point, D.C. Everest, Merrill, Marathon and more will take to the stage at Wausau West High School later this month.

Dinner before the show

Sloane Henn, left, and her sister, Charlotte, joined their parents at Sacred Hearth Catholic School on Jan. 28 for a free spaghetti dinner as part of Catholic Schools Week. The dinner was followed by a free concert featuring Christian recording artist Jennie Williamson.

 

County leader job description awaits final touches

After nearly three months of adding, deleting, changing and clarifying the job description for the Shawano County administrative coordinator, supervisors are in the home stretch.

Julie Hasser, interim administrative coordinator and human resources director, said she was nearly prepared to send them a final version, but the document still needs work.

Flying high with aviation scholarship

Northern Flight Alliance presented Menominee Nation High School senior Sydney Mitchell with a $1,000 scholarship. She plans to attend the University of North Dakota to pursue a degree in aviation. She is currently working toward completing her private pilot license before heading off to college. From left, are NFA President Jeff Brunson, Mitchell, NFA member Colin Isom and certified flight instructor Tim Wiitanen.

New treasurer takes oath

Emily Kazik takes her oath of office as the new Shawano County treasurer Jan. 28. She will serve until January 2029 to complete the unexpired term of Deb Wallace, who retired in December. Kazik’s new role was approved by county supervisors on a 24-1 vote with two members absent. Supervisor Matt Pleshek voted against the motion.

 

Sacred Heart recognizes dedication of alumni

Sacred Heart Catholic School recognized two of its faithful alumni Jan. 26 with a new award called A Heart Like Christ’s Alumni Award.

The award, given to James Boehm and Sharon Giese, goes to former Sacred Heart students who continue to embody the values of their faith and inspire the current students to serve and live lives of faith.

Supervisors mull new salaries for elected positions

With the general election for sheriff, coroner and clerk of courts coming in November, Shawano County officials must now determine the salaries for their next four-year terms.

Julie Hasser, interim administrative coordinator and director of human resources, said 3% increases have been the norm in previous years, but those salaries are far below the statewide averages.

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