The Bonduel High School volleyball team was bounced from the WIAA Division 3 regional after a 3-1 loss to Coleman Thursday in Coleman. Bonduel, the No. 4 seed, lost to top-seeded Coleman in the first game 25-22, before going on to win a razor-close second game 27-25.

The Shawano/Bonduel girls swim team won Thursday’s 13th annual Shawano sprint meet at Shawano Community High School. Shawano/Bonduel scored 312 points to take first, edging out second-place Sturgeon Bay (306.5). Clintonville (212) took third. “This is a fun meet and they had a lot of fun,” Shawano/Bonduel coach Sharon Hanson said.

Marvin R. Genke, 84, formerly of Bonduel, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, at Shawano. Marvin was born on Sept. 7, 1929, to the late Richard and Helen (Zastrow) Genke in Shawano. On June 6, 1953, he married Betty Zittlow at Peace Lutheran Church in Kunesh. She preceded him in death in 2006. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel. Together Marvin and Betty farmed and raised four children.

Andy Paul Beaudin, 80, of Mason Woods, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, Oct. 23, 2013, at his home with his loving family by his side. Andy was born January 20, 1933 in Laona, a son of the late Andy and Viola (Biever) Beaudin. Andy attended the Laona schools and was a graduate of Laona High School. Following high school, he served his country by entering the United States Air Force.

Dean R. Sederstrom, 76, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, at Shawano. Dean was born on June 4, 1937, to the late Elmer and Loretta (Peterson) Sederstrom in Shawano. On May 25, 1957, he married Alice “Chick” Funk at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano. Dean worked for Morning Glory Dairy from 1958-1968.

For the most part, I feel blessed to have a GPS system in my vehicle. There are many times when I have tried to use it and it has taken me to the very spot I needed to go. However, this summer it kept taking me back to the same closed highway. I wanted it to show me an alternative route to where I wanted to go, but apparently it doesn’t recognize road closures.

For more than 20 years, the Woodland Boys & Girls Club has been a place for kids to go after school and in the summer. The club provides a safe and positive environment, fun, opportunities and supportive relationships. Leaders recognize the achievements of the kids. The Menominee Indian Tribe built the building and leases it to the club for $1 a year.

We have a cow whose mother was a Holstein and sired by a Brown Swiss, so she’s a deep-chocolate colored bovine with big brown eyes. She is very considerate and knows her stall, every day walking right in without any fuss. As she steps into her spot, she allows me to hook her up with no issues. It’s appreciated.

Greg Rusch has been volunteering for the Shawano Hockey League for four years. The league includes youth from Shawano, Bonduel, Cecil, Marion, Pulaski, Tigerton, Clintonville, Menominee County and other surrounding communities. Rusch was born and raised in Shawano County, graduating from Shawano High School in 1989. He earned an associate degree in accounting from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College.