Shawano native Anna Etten has been named the new manager for the SAM25 Free Health Clinic.

Etten recently graduated summa cum laudefrom St. Norbert College with a bachelor of science degree in biology, concentrating in biomedical sciences, along with a minor in chemistry. She completed her degree in just three years while also graduating from the college’s honors program.

With their base located in Leopolis and positioned under the umbrella of Paisar Swamp Camp Industries, owners Darry and Janet Paisar conduct business as Glacial Stone Nursery, Pony Creek Decorative Curbing and Lawn Care, and Konkel’s Green Magic.

Beloveds within my immediate family dynamic — and, to be honest, everyone who knows me even casually — understand that I am severely directionally challenged.

It’s a tall task to recruit a new hunter to the turkey woods and kill one on the day planned.

How smoothly someone navigates their perimenopause experience may depend as much on what’s on their plate as what’s happening hormonally.

Perimenopause, sometimes called the menopausal transition, has gained attention in recent years, said Michelle Clauson, registered dietitian with ThedaCare. “That’s because women are increasingly seeking help, support and answers on how best to manage this stage in their lives.”

It can be hungry work perusing books, so the Friends of the Shawano County Library served up brats for visitors to the library June 3. Besides the books, there were audiobooks, CDs and rummage — which even included a replica of the Mona Lisa.