10 July 2024

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Canada/The Best Week of the Year

Canada/The Best Week of the Year


AN OUTDOORSMAN’S JOURNAL Canada/The Best Week of the Year MARK WALTERS COLUMNIST Hello friends, Last week, and this one as well, I am writing to you about a seven-day, fly-in fishing trip to Shultz Lake in Ontario, Canada, where we fly out of Red Lake with Chimo Lodge and Outposts and have been for 42 years. We are a tight-knit group of guys and gals that share the same deer and duck

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OVERSEAS

OVERSEAS


OVERSEAS from page 1 National Stud Farm. They learned about the breeding and care of Ireland’s world-renowned racehorses. A visit to the Kilkenny Castle offered a glimpse into Ireland’s medieval past, while a visit to an organic orchard demonstrated sustainable farming practices. Students learned about organic certification, pest management, and the importance of biodiversity in crop production.
08 July 2024

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Beatrice H. Weiss

Beatrice H. Weiss


Beatrice H. “Bea” Weiss, 77, of Fond du Lac, formerly of Kewaskum, passed away on July 4, 2024, at her home with her family at her side. Bea was born on August 26, 1946, in West Bend, the daughter of the late Wilmer and Adeline (nee Tackes) Flasch. She was baptized, had her First Communion and Confirmation at St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Church in Barton. On June 12, 1965, she was united in marriage to Michael H. Weiss at Holy Angels Catholic Church in West Bend. Bea was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum for 47 years where she volunteered and taught CCD, served on council, was a lector and Eucharistic minister. She helped start up the hot lunch program, Giving Tree at Christmas council, and Seder dinners. For school, she chaperoned trips and was a playground and lunch chaperone. After Bea and Michael moved to Fond du Lac, they joined Holy Family Catholic Church in Fond du Lac. Bea loved watching the Milwaukee Brewers, and playing cards with friends and family. Those Bea leaves behind to cherish her memory include her husband of 59 years, Michael; three children, John (Michelle) Weiss, Toni Weiss (Troy Fuiten), and Kenneth (Wendy) Weiss; seven grandchildren, Josh (Amber) Riebe, Jamie Weiss, John (Julie) Hunter, Beth Ann (Nick) Smith, Betsy Cortinaz, Katherine Hunter, and Thomas “Peanut” Hunter; her great-grandchildren, Kelsey and Aubrey Riebe; her brother and sister, Ron Flasch and Marilyn Wegner; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Mary Jo (Larry) Carlton, Kathy (John) Briskey, David (Patti) Weiss; other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Bea was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Bonnie Weiss; a grandson, Jeffrey Hunter; her sister, Barbara Ann (Douglas) Schneider; a brother-in-law, Robert Weiss; and a sister-in-law, Vicki Flasch. VISITATION: Bea’s family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 331 Main Street, in Kewaskum, on Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. until 6:15 p.m. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: A Mass for Bea will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum. Father Neil Zinthefer will officiate and burial at Holy Trinity Cemetery in Kewaskum will take place the next day at 10 a.m. The Myrhum – Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Bea’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.
03 July 2024

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Kewaskum Junior Police Academy

Kewaskum Junior Police Academy


Kewaskum Junior Police Academy BREANNA RICE JOURNALIST This summer, 46 middle school students are participating in Kewaskum’s Junior Police Academy summer school course. “The program’s overall goal is to get young people excited about law enforcement and understand the how and the why behind law enforcement activities,” stated Police Chief Tom Bishop. Since 2016, Officer Bishop

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The Wait was Worth It

The Wait was Worth It


The Wait was Worth It Veteran’s Grandson Serves as Honor Flight Guardian GAYLE RYDSTROM JOURNALIST “I decided many years ago that I wanted to go on the Honor Flight, but I had to wait until Ethan could join me,” said Ken Gauger. The Kewaskum man is referring to his grandson. Ethan Engel turned 18 recently, which allowed him to be Ken’s guardian for the Stars & Stripes

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Grow Some Pain Relief in Gardens and Containers

Grow Some Pain Relief in Gardens and Containers


POLITICAL DISCOURSE Grow Some Pain Relief in Gardens and Containers MELINDA MYERS CONTRIBUTOR Ease your way through the busy summer season with the help of some pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory garden produce. Add them to your garden or containers or purchase the produce at your local farmer’s market. Refresh and rejuvenate yourself with a cup of mint-infused tea or ice water.

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RURAL WRITES

RURAL WRITES


RURAL WRITES G.A. SCHEINOHA CONTRIBUTOR Hotter than a $2 pistol just about describes the early start to summer mere days before the season actually did. If these humid hours don’t take a boomer back to those long ago scorchers of youth, a body’s memory is woefully insufficient. When the thermometer ascended into the triple digits. Not often. And it was the kind of Dromedary heat only a

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