Waupaca Area must fill goalie spot

By Greg Seubert

Dan Bauer may be a stranger to the Waupaca Area girls’ hockey program, but he’s no stranger to the sport.

The retired Wausau teacher, who coached boys’ teams at Spooner and Wausau East high schools to more than 200 wins before stepping down at East following the 2012-13 season, takes the Waupaca Area program over from Tim Guyer, who coached the team for its first four seasons.

After stepping down at East, Bauer spent three seasons as an assistant coach with the Central Wisconsin Storm, a cooperative girls’ team of Wausau area schools that competed at state earlier this year.

“First and foremost, it was an opportunity to be a head coach again,” Bauer said when asked about the chance to coach hockey. “I enjoyed my last three years as an assistant and learned a lot with the Central Wisconsin Storm, but have been itching to be a head coach again.

“It has been a huge transition for me,” he added. “I was definitely looking for an opportunity to return some normalcy to my life and do what I love to do: coach.”

Bauer inherits a program that has a handful of returning players in senior Katarina Otter-Giese and juniors Markie Ash, Avrey Simonson and Jamie Slattery, but also has to replace goalie Cassie Rasmussen.

Finding a replacement for Rasmussen, who tended the net for four seasons, is high on Bauer’s list of priorities.

“Without a goalie on the roster, it is a very challenging endeavor,” he said. “I like challenges and I guess I have always been more comfortable as the underdog than the favorite.”

Bauer said there are some differences between coaching boys and girls.

“There are definitely some differences, but most of those aren’t really related to the actual playing of the game, it is more stuff away from the ice,” he said. “On the ice, the game is quite similar so the teaching part isn’t much different. It is about creating a culture of ‘team’ and developing the essential habits needed to be a good player.

“Away from the ice, boys tend to get themselves into more trouble,” he said. “After working three years with the girls, I found I did not miss that. The girls approach the game a little different and prepare differently. With girls, you have to choose words more carefully because they tend to internalize things more than boys. They compete equally hard and you can certainly challenge each with high skill development and systems of team play. I raised four daughters, so I feel like I had an inside track already built in.”

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Jamie Slattery works out with the Waupaca Area girls' hockey team Nov. 10 during the first week of practice. Slattery is one of a handful of returning players for Waupaca Area, which opens the season at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, against Appleton United at the Waupaca Ice & Expo Center. Greg Seubert Photo

Waupaca Area, which includes players from Waupaca, Iola-Scandinavia and Amherst high schools, will again compete in the Great Northern Conference.

Bauer knows the conference well.

“I think we played all of them with the exception of Lakeland when I was with the Storm,” he said. “I don’t really like to get into predictions. Our goal will be to challenge for the Great Northern Conference title.”

Waupaca Area will open the season at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, with a nonconference matchup against Appleton United at the Waupaca Ice & Expo Center.

“When you turn on the scoreboard, the goal is to win and we will approach every game with that mindset,” Bauer said. “I tend to be an optimist. I always believe there is path to victory, even in the face of the greatest odds.

“Our challenge will be to do it with an unselfish and brave young lady in goal that will have a mere two weeks of experience at the position when we play our first game,” he said. “When a player is willing to put their individual agenda aside and step into a challenge like that, how can you not be impressed with that and not want to be a part of that? One of the great rewards of coaching is witnessing unselfish acts of team unity like that.”

Bauer’s staff includes assistant coaches Alli DeZurik-Otto and Ben Lena.

While the team gives players a chance to suit up and play the game they love, Bauer also gets the chance to coach the sport he loves.

“It is truly my passion,” he said. “I believe the character development that athletics offers – but coaches must manifest – is the most valuable experience in high school. I don’t believe any other class or activity has the ability to build character like athletics. Everyday, every practice and game, there are life lessons right there to be taught, lessons that will serve these players the rest of their life long after the wins and losses have faded away.

“The biggest draw for me has always been trying to build a unified team that puts all of the individual agendas aside and pushes toward a common goal,” he said. “That, in my opinion, is the holy grail of coaching. When it happens and they come together, it is the most rewarding experience in coaching. The power and reward of team chemistry is without equal. I love the journey, the excitement, the unpredictably, the obstacles, the rewards and the fact that we have a big say in determining just how great a journey it will be.”

Waupaca Area Girls’ Hockey
2016-17 Schedule

• Tuesday, Nov. 15 – Scrimmage vs. Wisconsin Rapids, Appleton United, Baraboo at Stevens Point, 5:20 p.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 22 – vs. Appleton United, 7 p.m.
• Friday, Nov. 25 – at Black River Falls Invitational, 5 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 26 – at Black River Falls Invitational, 2 p.m. or 4:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 29 – vs. Wisconsin Rapids, 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 3 – vs. Antigo/Rhinelander, 7 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 9 – at University School of Milwaukee, 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 10 – vs. Arrowhead (2 p.m.) and Brookfield (7 p.m.) at University School of Milwaukee.
• Friday, Dec. 16 – vs. Northland Pines, 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 17 – vs. Lakeland/Tomahawk/Mercer, 7 p.m.
• Monday, Dec. 19 – at Wisconsin Rapids, 5 p.m.
• Tuesday, Dec. 20 – vs. Central Wisconsin Storm, 5 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 3 – at Appleton West, 8 p.m.
• Friday, Jan. 6 – vs. Medford, 7 p.m.
• Friday, Jan. 13 – at Northland Pines, 7 p.m.
• Monday, Jan. 16 – vs. Antigo/Rhinelander at Antigo, 7 p.m.
• Thursday, Jan. 19 – vs. Fond du Lac at Waupun, 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Jan. 21 – vs. Lakeland/Tomahawk/Mercer at Minocqua, 2:30 p.m.
• Friday, Feb. 3 – vs. Bay Area at De Pere, 5:30 p.m.
• Friday, Feb. 3 – at Medford, 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 7 – vs. Fox Cities Stars at Neenah, 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 11 – at Black River Falls, 3 p.m.

Deer hide donations benefit Wounded Warriors

Hides for Heroes is collecting deer hides to benefit the Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation.

Deer hunters may place their deer hides in wooden boxes throughout the area, as well as in boxes in the northern part of the state.

The hides are then salted and sold to raise funds for the foundation.

The national nonprofit provides outdoor sporting activities for Purple Heart recipients who were wounded in combat.

The foundation pays 100 percent of the costs associated with the trips, including travel, equipment, hunting licenses and lodging.

The money raised through Hides for Heroes stays in Wisconsin to support hunting and fishing trips for Purple Heart recipients.

Local resident Dave Hintz started the fundraiser after attending an event a few years ago in Phillips, Wisconsin.

He had previously put out boxes for deer hides and then salted and sold them as a way to raise funds for various programs in the Iola-Scandinavia School District, when he was children were students there.

This year marks the fourth year Hintz is part of the Hides for Heroes fundraiser.

Those involved in the project want to raise $10,000 this year.

Hintz said the boxes will be out until Jan. 1.

Hunters may place donated deer hides in boxes at JR’s Sports Bar and Waupaca Foundry (all plants), in Waupaca; Mel’s Cenex, in King; JR’s Sports Shop and Depot Street Station, both in Iola; Scandy C Store, in Scandinavia; Big Falls Feed Mill, in Big Falls; Sand Burr Corners, in Ogdensburg; Kegler’s Lanes, in Manawa; the Cenex station, in Weyauwega; Ma and Pa’s Bait shop and Sunset BP, both in Fremont; Tomorrow River BP, in Amherst; the Cenex station in Wild Rose; and Critters Sports Shop, in Winneconne.

The Weyauwega-Fremont FFA Chapter is also placing boxes at the high school.

Those who hunt in northern Wisconsin will see boxes in the Phillips, Park Falls, Catawba and Prentice areas.

Police still seeking third suspect

By Erik Buchinger

Clintonville police arrested two of three suspects in a recent spree of vehicle break-ins shortly after 5 a.m. Tuesday.

Damien E. Jones, 18, Clintonville, is charged with felony possession of narcotics, two misdemeanor counts of theft, concealing stolen property and misdemeanor bail jumping. He was released from custody on a $1,000 signature bond.

In August, Jones was charged with battery, two counts of disorderly conduct, criminal damage and illegal entry.

Alex J. Skoken, 17, Clintonville, is charged with misdemeanor theft. He was released on a $1,000 signature bond co-signed by his father.

Capt. Dennis Schroeder said Clintonville police still investigating and attempting to identify the third suspect.

According to Schroeder, there are potential felony burglary charges for going into garages and buildings.

Police were called when Clintonville resident Lorelee Mosser noticed people shining a flashlight in a neighbor’s field while she was sitting on the porch.

Mosser alerted her husband Jerry Mosser, who initially thought it was a neighbor walking the dog.

“After a few moments, I realized it was not my neighbor,” Jerry said. “They then moved to the house on the corner, and I could see three of them monkeying around these vehicles, so I quickly called the police department.”

The three suspects went into an unlit area, but Mosser said he could still hear them moving through the brush in the field.

Mosser was informed by the dispatcher to remain on the line.

“I looked and caught one peaking over above a car, and that one was open,” Mosser said. “I came running after them.”

Still in his slippers, Mosser ran after the suspects. One split off in another direction, and the other two stopped at the corner of the road when police arrived. The suspects were put into custody and were somewhat cooperative, according to Schroeder.

Schroeder said the police department is grateful for Mosser’s help.

“We sure do appreciate it, and it makes a big difference,” Schroeder said. “Being aware for their neighbors, it means a lot. If you see somebody around your neighbor’s house, give us a call. It might turn out to be nothing, but in this case, it definitely was something.”

Mosser said he has a history of helping police stop thieves, as he helped track down people stealing from Steinke Auto in Clintonville about a decade ago.

“All we want to do is just keep the neighborhood safe and the whole town because we’ve got friends here,” Mosser said. “That’s the kind of people we are, we just like to help people.”

With the recent string of car break-ins in the area, Schroeder said the police put together a spreadsheet showing which areas were targeted at what times.

“We tried to find pattern but couldn’t find anything,” Schroeder said. “We weren’t able to put pattern together.”

Schroeder said the suspects involved are believed to be in connection with the trend of vehicle break-ins in Clintonville.

“We believe they were involved in most of them,” Schroeder said. “We’re trying to work on that. There might be other people involved, but with the items that were taken, at least one of them was involved, we believe.”

After the arrests were made, the police went to one of the suspects’ residence and located bows and arrows, a boombox, loose change, navigational equipment and empty alcohol bottles that were stolen, among other things.

Police are in the process of recovering items and returning them to their owner, and Schroeder said to call the Clintonville Police Department if something has gone missing.

“If anybody has noticed something missing and reported it to us, be patient,” Schroeder said. “We’re trying to match what has been recovered with the complaints filed. If you haven’t heard for a week or so, give us call.”

Mosser said people can offer help in these situations by calling police when something looks out of the ordinary.

“We have to keep people aware to watch out and keep their stuff locked up,” Mosser said. “Just watch for different people you don’t usually see in the neighborhood because it’s been going on through the whole town. This might happen in most cities, but we just got to be on the lookout.”

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Pictured are the second-grade winners of the annual contest. They are (from left) Mikaela Carpenter, Ava Schroeder, Kylin Borgwardt and Lillyann Kuenzi. Angie Landsverk Photos

Weyauwega Fire Department announces contest winners

“Don’t Wait, Check the Date – Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years “ was the theme of the 2016 Fire Prevention Poster Contest.

The Weyauwega Fire Department announced the winners of the local contest.

The first-place winners will now compete at the state level.

The first-grade winners are: Bonnie Williams (first), Bailey Heise (second), Noah Duxbury (third) and Rhianna Borntreger (fourth). They are all students at Weyauwega Elementary.

The second-grade winners are: Mikaela Carpenter (first) and Ava Schroeder (second) both of Weyauwega Elementary, Kylin Borgwardt (third) of St. Peter Lutheran School and Lillyanna Kuenzi (fourth) of Weyauwega Elementary.

The third-grade winners are: Lake Curtis (first) of St Peter Lutheran School, Evan Graham (second) and Miya Davis (third), both of Weyauwega Elementary, and Carter Rupno (fourth) of St Peter Lutheran School.

The fourth-grade winners are Addysen Mitchell (first) and Hannah Pantzlaff (second), both of St Peter Lutheran School, and Victoria Wait (third), of Weyauwega Elementary.

The fifth-grade winners are Lauren Feltz (first) of Weyauwega Elementary and Reed Curtis (second), Hailey Wohlt (third) and Jessica Miller (fourth), all of St. Peter Lutheran School.

Amherst to defend football title

By Greg Seubert

Amherst’s Josh Cisewski (9) and Stanley-Boyd’s Zak Ingersoll battle for the football in the end zone. Cisewski maintained possession for the Falcons’ sixth touchdown and Amherst went on to hand the Orioles a 42-15 loss. Greg Seubert Photo

Brandon Piotrowski picked the perfect time to have the game of his life.

The Amherst senior quarterback completed 14 of 18 passes for 303 yards – five of them for touchdowns – Nov. 11 as the Falcons improved to 12-1 on the season with a 42-15 win over Stanley-Boyd in a WIAA Division 5 state semifinal game in Merrill.

The defending Division 5 state champions will try to make it two in a row at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, as Amherst faces Cedar Grove-Belgium at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison.

It didn’t take Piotrowski long to make his mark, as he connected with Josh Cisewski for a 57-yard score on the game’s second play. The Orioles answered with Zak Ingersoll’s 6-yard run with 3:23 to go in the first quarter, but those turned out to be Stanley-Boyd’s only points until late in the game.

The Falcons added three more scores in a 3:52 span late in the second quarter for a 28-7 halftime lead. Piotrowski scored from a yard out with 4:22 to go before halftime to give the Falcons the lead for good. Marcus Glodowski scored on another 1-yard run after a Stanley-Boyd fumble and Piotrowski capped the scoring in the half with a 32-yarder to Cisewski with 30 seconds remaining.

Ingersoll returned the ensuing kickoff 71 yards for an apparent touchdown, but the Orioles were flagged for a chop block and the half ended with Amherst up by three scores.

Stanley-Boyd turned the ball over on downs on its first two drives of the second half while the Falcons added to their lead with a pair of touchdowns.

Piotrowski found Josh Schude in the end zone on a fourth-and-1 play and hooked up with Cisewski for the third time from 33 yards out.

Seth Hause’s 10-yard TD pass to Noah Gillingham with 9:06 remaining in the game cut the Falcons’ lead to 42-15, but that’s as close as the Orioles would get.

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Amherst cheerleaders keep the Falcons' fans fired up during a WIAA Division 5 state semifinal game at Jay Stadium in Merrill. The Falcons improved to 12-1 on the season with a 42-15 win over Stanley-Boyd and will now face Cedar Grove-Belgium at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at Camp Randall Stadium for the Division 5 state championship. Greg Seubert Photo

Joan A. Griesbach, age 72, of Hortonville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Kindred Hearts of Greenville with her loving family by her side.

Joan was born on November 30, 1943, to the late Elmer and Erma (Klein) McKeever, in New London. Joan was united in marriage to Tony Griesbach on November 6, 1965 at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Hortonville. She worked at the canning factory in Hortonville for many years. Joan was a member of American Legion Auxiliary and also Ss. Peter & Paul Church, where she served with the Christian Mothers. Joan enjoyed traveling, cooking, baking and most importantly spending time with her grandchildren.

Joan is survived by her daughters, Gail Puls, Penny Griesbach (Marc) and Jen Griesbach (Dale); grandchildren, Cierra Puls, McKenna Puls, Gracie Walsvik, Sam Walsvik and Trayek Blink; siblings, Jerry McKeever (Marilee) and Pat Verhoven; and special friends, Marsha Griesbach and Joann Meyer. Joan is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Joan was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Tony; and siblings, Jim, Bill and Rosie.

A Mass of Christian burial for Joan will be held at 4:00 p.m. at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Hortonville on Monday, November 14, 2016. Fr. Msgr. James Feely and Parish Director Greg Layton will be officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service directly at the church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery at a later date. The Borchardt-Moder Funeral Home is serving the family.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Kindred Hearts of Greenville for the amazing care.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.

“Remember me with smiles and laughter, for that is how I will remember you all. If you can only remember me with tears, then don’t remember me at all.”

Delores D. Doede, age 84, of Weyauwega, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Crossroads Care Center in Weyauwega.

She was born on October 10, 1932, in Ladysmith, daughter of the late Cecil and Mary (Schott) Burns. On January 3, 1953 she was united in marriage to Roy Doede in Waupaca. Delores and Roy farmed all their life in the Town of Weyauwega until their retirement. She worked as a CNA at Bethany Home in Waupaca for 13 years. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, loved to travel, and was a member of St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church in Weyauwega. Delores was a dedicated wife and mother.

She is survived by her husband Roy; children: Donna (Rick) Rechner, Steven (Donna) Doede, Marcia Rodencal; grandchildren: Casey (Forrest) Belanger, Brian Rechner, Jessie (Josh) Rosera, Lora (Adam) Ferg, Eric (Kelly) Rodencal, Brittany (Cody) Neumann, Brianne Rodencal; great-grandchildren: Blake, Madyson and Forrest Jr. Belanger; Victoria Rosera, Arabella and Julianne Ferg; Payton and unborn baby boy Neumann; also a special cousin Jean Ann Thompson. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter Virginia, brother-in-law Donald, and her mother and father-in-law, Paul and Lydia Doede.

The Christian Funeral for Delores will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church in Weyauwega with Rev. Newlin Schafer and Rev. Dennis Lemke officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Weyauwega. A visitation for Delores will be held at the church on Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service. The Cline-Hanson-Dahlke Funeral Home in Weyauwega is serving the family.

The family would like to thank the staff at Crossroads in Weyauwega for their wonderful care and concern of Delores.

James “Jake” Tomsovic Sr., age 79, of Clintonville passed away Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016 in Appleton.

Linda Lee Bruesewitz received her angel wings with her beloved family and friends surrounding her on Monday, November 14, 2016 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah.

Linda was born December 15, 1954 to parents, Wallace and Ardis (nee Schwartz) Kurth and attended Weyauwega High School. She married David Paul Bruesewitz and had three sons, Joseph, Timothy, and David Jr. Linda owned and operated many businesses in Weyauwega. Nine years ago, Linda moved to Austin, TX to be closer to her older sons where she began her walk with Jesus and became an ordained minister at Bridge of Angels Ministry. There, she worked with the homeless and underprivileged to get them on a path with Christ. In the past few years, Linda truly found her calling volunteering at a woman’s shelter protecting and counseling battered women and children near Austin.

She leaves her sons, Joe and Tim Bruesewitz; daughters-in-law, Kate Ladubec and Stevie Bruesewitz as well as her grandchildren, Michael, Alexis and Sophia as her last immediate family members.

Please join them for a gathering at the Cline-Hanson-Dahlke Funeral Home in Weyauwega on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 from 4 to 7 p.m. to remember and celebrate Linda’s life.

Police say a man stole his brother’s bank card to buy drugs, then stole a youth league’s three-wheeler.

Corey J. Gruetzmacher, 22, New London, is charged with burglary, taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent, criminal damage to property, credit card theft and five counts of credit card fraud.

On Oct. 18, Gruetzmacher’s brother told New London police his debit card had been stolen and used to withdraw cash without his permission.

Two days later, Sgt. Earl Ruckdashel questioned Gruetzmacher about the stolen card.

According to the criminal complaint, Gruetzmacher admitted to taking the card, withdrawing $60 in cash from the ATM at Kwik Trip North and buying drugs. He could not remember much of what else happened that day.

Kwik Trip provided investigators with information about the card’s use. In addition to balance inquiries on Oct. 17, the card was used to withdraw $160 from the brother’s account. Another $11 was used to purchase a $1 lottery ticket and receive $10 back in cash.

At 12:47 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, New London police were dispatched to Kwik Trip North in response to a gas drive-off involving a three-wheeler. Gruetzmacher was the suspected driver.

When Officer Jeremy Mulroy arrived at the store, dispatch advised that the three-wheeler had been seen traveling north on Shawano Street from Highway 54.

New London Police Sgt. Todd Sarazin, who was traveling south on Shawano Street, spotted the three-wheeler stopped at the south curb of Northridge Drive. He recognized the driver as Gruetzmacher, who then drove across Shawano Street east on Northridge Drive.

Sarazin activated his emergency lights and siren, following Gruetzmacher into Crystal Falls parking lot.

Gruetzmacher stopped and got off the vehicle, knelt down on the grass and placed his hands behind his back.

Sarazin handcuffed Gruetzmacher, who reportedly said he just needed a fix.

Police say Gruetzmacher did not know whose three-wheeler he was operating. He said he had been operating it for hours and did some “gas and goes.”

Officers traced the vehicle identification number back to its owner. They learned the three-wheeler had been donated to the youth baseball league and stored in a garage at Pfeifer Park.

Angeline R. Zahn, age 92 of Clintonville, passed away Monday morning, November 14, 2016 at Greentree Health & Rehabilitation Center, Clintonville.

Angeline Rose Zahn was born September 8, 1924 in Oshkosh to the late August and Rose (Krubsack) Fetzer. The family moved to the Clintonville area shortly after she was born, and Angeline lived the rest of her life here. She was united in marriage to the late Edward F. Zahn at St. Martin Lutheran Church, Clintonville on August 11, 1945. Angeline was employed at Grand and Times Theatres, Clintonville for a time, as well as F.W.D. Corp., Clintonville. She then worked for First Wisconsin Computer Center, Clintonville in data processing until her retirement after 22 years. Rose was a long-time member of St. Martin Lutheran Church, Clintonville where she was involved in many ministries while she was still able. She loved to travel and also enjoyed the cottage up north on Anderson Lake.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, Edward.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville with the Rev. Christian Burg of St. Martin Lutheran Church officiating. A private interment will take place at Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. An online guestbook is available at eberhardtstevenson.com.

Margaret “Peggy” Manson, of Waupaca, age 80, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Appleton Medical Center.

She was born in Chicago on March 7, 1936 to the late Kenneth and Margaret (McQuaid) Roberts and raised in Chicago. Peggy worked in the healthcare field for many years, the last 25 years at Appleton Medical Center before retiring in 2011. She loved her family and animals. She also enjoyed traveling and getting together with her Birthday Club girls.

She will be sadly missed by her children: Thomas Manson of IL, Steven (Sue) Manson of Chicago, Andrew Manson of IL, Margaret “Peggy” Ziemer of Menasha and Julie (fiancé, Danny Johnson) Manson of Waupaca; grandchildren: Michael, Jennifer, Nicole, Matthew, Donna, Jordan and Eric; great-grandchildren: Vincent, Haylee and Alyus; sister, Patricia (Dan) Brandt of Park Falls, WI; former husband, Mars (Nan) Manson of IL; stepbrother, Richard (Kathy) Zahn; sister-in-law, Betty Zahn; numerous, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a stepbrother, Eugene Zahn.

The Funeral Service will be on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 2 p.m. at the Maple Crest Funeral Home, Waupaca. The visitation will be on Saturday at the funeral home from 12 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Evanston, IL. A memorial has been established.

Suzanne Jane Woods passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 12. She was 74.

The oldest daughter of Robert and Audrey Woods, she is preceded in death by her son John Allen, her parents, and brother Jim. Suzy dearly loved her children and is survived by son Fritz Allen (Paula) and daughters, Mary Jane Allen Armstrong (Ed Krinsky), Kady (Allen) Dadlez (Paul), Audrey (Allen) Koritzinsky, and Dylan Hazard Woods-Weisman (Marcia). She is also survived by brothers, John and Todd and sister Jacque and many nieces and nephews. She cherished her grandchildren Michael, Daniel, Christopher (John), Sadi (Fritz), Bert, Cooper, Gracie (Mary), Zophia, Peter, Molly (Kady), Maggie, Alex, Todd (Audrey), and Joseph (Dylan) and her great-grandchildren Henry, Eleanor, and Emma.

She loved reading, gardening, and naps and was affectionately known as Grandma Snoozy. She spent more than 20 years visiting and living in Antigua, Guatemala where she was active with Progresa Scholarship Fund. Most of all she loved her home on Marl Lake at Cranehaven and found untold joy in its sunrises, flowers, and birds and especially sharing it with family and friends.

A gathering to celebrate her life is planned for a sunny afternoon on August 5, 2017 at Cranehaven. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Progresa Scholarship Fund (guatemalafriends.org). www.hollyfuneralhome.com

Michael “Whitey” Skarzynski, age 64, of Tigerton passed away Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016 in Shawano.

Viona L. Austin, age 87, of Waupaca, WI passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016.

Vi was born in Waupaca on December 4, 1928, the daughter of the late Albert and Laura (Johnson) Nicolaisen. On June 28, 1958, Vi married William J. Austin in Waukegan, IL and he preceded her in death on May 28, 1998. Vi enjoyed Lakemen Baseball games, attending her grandchildren’s sporting events, and spending time with her family. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

Vi is survived by her daughters: Christine Schultz, Waupaca; Lori (Don) Gerber, Madison and Lisa (Matt Ranscht) Austin, Theresa, WI; her grandchildren: Nick Schultz, Matt Schultz, Gregory (Nikki) Austin and Wes (Katie Zwirchitz) Austin; her great-grandchildren: Hannah Jo Austin and Landon Christopher Austin and her brother: Gordon Albert Nicolaisen, Rockville, Maryland. Vi is also survived by other nieces, nephews, and other relatives and many friends who called her “grandma”. Vi was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son, Robert “Augie” Austin; a brother, Perry C. Nicolaison and a sister, Jeanette Johanna Hopkins.

The Funeral Service will be on Thursday, November 17 at 11 a.m. at the Holly Funeral Home, Waupaca with Reverend Bryan Robertson, officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeside Memorial Park, Waupaca. Visitation will be on Thursday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Vi’s name.

Waupaca County Sheriff’s report Nov. 15

• Nov. 13 – Theft in N2900 block of County Trunk QQ, Waupaca.

• Nov. 13 – Vandalism in N2200 block of Country Lane, Waupaca.

• Nov. 13 – Shoplifting in 2000 block of Farm Drive, Waupaca.

• Nov. 12 – Criminal damage in E1200 block of Cobbtown Road, Waupaca.

• Nov. 12 – Facebook harassment in E5800 block of Swan Road, Manawa.

• Nov. 12 – Mailbox damaged in N2600 block of Hutchison Road, New London.

• Nov. 12 – Threats received in 700 block of East Alfred Street, Weyauwega.

• Nov. 11 – Theft in E1900 block of Melody Lane, Waupaca.

• Nov. 11 – Fraud reported in N8800 block of U.S. Highway 45, Clintonville.

• Nov. 11 – Fraud reported in 300 block of Wolf River Drive, Fremont.

• Nov. 11 – Vandalism in E800 block of Mynard Drive, Waupaca.

• Nov. 11 – Threatening phone call received in E400 block of Emmons Creek Road, Waupaca.

• Nov. 10 – Theft in N1300 block of Holmnlane Road, Waupaca.

• Nov. 10 – Motorized scooter stolen in 100 block of County Trunk QQ, Waupaca.

• Nov. 9 – Theft in 200 block of North Bellevue Street, Embarrass.

• Nov. 9 – Theft in N2600 block of County Trunk QQ, Waupaca.

• Nov. 9 – Storage unit burglarized in 9800 block of State Highway 22, Waupaca.

• Nov. 9 – Burglary in 800 block of Washington Street, Fremont.

• Nov. 8 – Trespassing in N5600 block of Leighton Avenue, Manawa.

• Nov. 8 – Threatening phone call received in 600 block of Elm Street, Waupaca.

• Nov. 8 – Burglary in N4500 block of Oakland Drive, Waupaca.

• Nov. 7 – Property damage in E5700 block of Desert Road, Weyauwega.

• Nov. 7 – Burglary in 300 block of Pleasant Street, Scandinavia.

• Nov. 7 – Property damage in E7100 block of State Highway 54, New London.

• Nov. 7 – Shoplifting in 200 block of South Main Street, Waupaca.

Traffic
• Nov. 5 – A man was injured in a one-vehicle accident at about 7 a.m. in the town of Bear Creek.

Raymond Borowski, 49, of Iola, was driving eastbound on State Highway 22 just west of Poplar Road. He attempted to pass another vehicle on the left as it signaled to turn north onto Poplar Road.

The other driver did not complete the turn after seeing that a vehicle was attempting to pass. The Borowski vehicle veered sharply to the right and entered the south ditch, coming to rest in a marshy area facing southeast.

Borowski was transported to the hospital for non-incapacitating injuries.

Library ready for Nov. 19 fundraiser

Neuschafer Community Library’s annual holiday basket sale is from 9 a.m. to 3 pm. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Fremont Village Hall.

Breakfast is available beginning at 8 a.m., with lunch set to start at 10 a.m.

Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit the library.

The event includes hundreds of gift baskets filled with items contributed by area businesses and library patrons, as well as silent auction items and raffles.

People do not have to be present to win silent auction or raffle items.

The raffle items include a signed 2016 Green Bay Packers football, life size Aaron Rodgers cutout, quilt, Packers doll and gingerbread house.

Tickets are one for $2, three for $5 and seven for $10.

Among the silent auction items are a pontoon/waverunner rental, reflexology session, Kitchen Aid mixer, fairy garden basket, pair of tickets to Mardi Gras from Wega Arts, wine basket, photo session a night’s stay at an Appleton hotel.

Among the latest items to arrive are a game day tote from Crossroads Care Center, Penzey’s Spices from Kathy Gaynor and Tom Robers, 17 weeks of lawn mowing donated by Ronnie Balsewicz, eight passes from Barlow Planetarium, two rounds of golf with a cart from Lake Breeze Golf Club, 27 holes of golf from Grandview Golf Course and Irish Waters and a Sharper Image Drone from Denis and Bonny Scharine.

There are also crafters, vendors and a bake sale at the annual fundraiser.

For more information about the event, call the library at 920-446-2474.

People may also visit the library’s website at fremontpl.org and “like” Neuschafer Community Library on Facebook.

No life-threatening injuries reported

A 19-month-old girl was struck by a van near Division Street and Bruce Street on Monday, Nov. 14.

New London Police Chief Jeff Schlueter said the girl didn’t sustain life-threatening injuries and she was released from the hospital.

The driver was a 74-year-old New London man in a cargo van who was headed northbound on Division St.

According to Schlueter, the parties involved and witnesses said the mother of the girl appeared to be adjusting a car seat in her vehicle with the 19-month-old standing next to her.

The child wandered off without her mother knowing toward Division Street and into the road.

The driver of the van thought something hit his vehicle and stopped to see what happened. He saw the child lying in the street.

A witness called police and the driver of the van waited for police to arrive.

The mother picked up the child off the street and took her to ThedaCare Medical Center-New London for medical attention three blocks away. ThedaStar helicopter then flew the girl to another hospital.

Police continue to investigate the collision.

The gun used in the New London drive-by shooting had been stolen, police say.

In addition to his attempted homicide and reckless endangerment charges, Austin Merryfield, 19, now faces a felony theft charge.

Two days after the Nov. 1 shooting incident on Shawano Street, the parents of a 16-year-old boy met with New London Police Officer Nick Kamba and Waupaca County Deputy Peter Kraeger.

They said Merryfield was their son’s friend, and he stayed at their home on Oct. 28.

After she learned about the shooting and read a description of the gun, the mother checked and discovered their .22-caliber revolver was missing from their bedroom.

New London police found the gun they believe Merryfield used in the shooting in the Embarrass River, in Outagamie County.

The couple identified the gun as the one stolen from them.

Waupaca High School hosts holiday event

The Waupaca High School Music Department will present its 23rd annual Madrigal Feast on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10 and 11, in the high school commons.

Seating will begin at 5 p.m., with feasting and entertainment starting at 5:30 p.m.

The seating for each evening is limited and by mail-in order form only.

Forms are available in Waupaca High School’s main office and must be postmarked by Monday, Nov. 21.

The Renaissance dinner is a fundraising event and includes several courses of a catered meal and songs of the season.