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Oct 15, 2020

Fall hiking in Door County: See blooming flowers, animals preparing for winter - Green Bay Press Gazette

Casco and Luxemburg before finishing in Kewaunee. It can be accessed from parking lots (with restrooms) at the trailhead at 1820 S. Neenah Ave., Sturgeon Bay; or Forestville Dam County Park, 1613 State 423, Maplewood.Cave Point, off Door County WD in the town of Sevastopol, is best known for its spectacular views of the Lake Michigan shore that can be accessed on a narrow walk, although hikers should know that there is no fencing or other protection from the steep dr...

Feb 3, 2016

Every school, every week, Feb. 3

News and notes from schools in the Neenah-Menasha area. The students in physical education class at St. Mary Elementary School begin each class with a variety of fitness activities that develop muscular strength and endurance. Pictured here is Kassadi Clames.(Photo: Photo courtesy of Shannon DeShambo) MENASHA SCHOOLS Community Learning Center: Gegan Before and After School Matters programs held a Math Carnival to celebrate student achievement and effort in working on math skill-building during the programs. The CLC is emphasizing math skills with an initiative referred to as I HEART Math! The CLC staff plan a variety of games and activities targeting specific math domains for each grade level. The staff also get creative incorporating math into the gym activities and active recreation. Butte des Morts Elementary: Butte des Morts held its second APTT (Academic Parent Teacher Team) evening. The Mad Science Program performed for the students. By the end of the evening all the students were sworn in as a Mad Scientis... (Appleton Post Crescent)

Feb 3, 2016

Henry Mills, 87, was in a 'class by himself'

Gill said. Chris Bergstrom, an Appleton oral surgeon, said he knew the Mills family growing up in Neenah. Bergstrom is on the Valley Kids Foundation board of directors. "He was a very good family man," Bergstrom said. "He was a very good person. He'll be missed." Mills is survived by numerous family members, including his wife, Nancy, of 44 years, as well as his two sons, brother and four grandchildren. "He was proud to be a member of this community," Gill said. "He truly loved the people that worked for him. He left a legacy that will go on forever, in my opinion." Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Wichmann Funeral Home on N. Superior Street in Appleton and at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at First Congregational United Church of Christ. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Mills' memory to Valley Kids Foundation. Online condolences can be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com, Ethan Safran: 920-996-7267, or esafran@gannett.com; on Twitter @EthanSafran Read or Share this story: http://post.cr/1V9qwlg ... (Appleton Post Crescent)

Jan 8, 2016

Pomerenke, Ruth Marie

Ruth Marie Pomerenke, age 89, of Neenah, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016, at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah. On October 4, 1926, Ruth was born in Amherst, to the late Adolph and Ida (Lindquist) Price. On July 18, 1953, Ruth was united in marriage to Norbert W. Pomerenke in Amherst. Together they had six children and she became a stay at home mother and homemaker. Ruth was very involved in her children’s activities as they grew. With her love for knowledge, she encouraged her children and eventually her grandchildren to pursue an education. Ruth was a talented pianist, enjoyed knitting, needlepoint and was well known for excellent cooking skills. She also enjoyed watching the Packers and cheering on the Brewers. Ruth loved gardening in her flower beds with her husband. Ruth was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Menasha and was a member of the Ladies Aid as well as other programs such as Cradle Roll. Ruth will be remembered as being an incredible role model for her family, a great listener, and having... (Waupaca County News)

Dec 30, 2015

10 ways to help monarchs thrive

Media) Go native Learn all about native wildflowers and which are best for attracting monarchs by visiting the Wild Ones WILD Center, located in Neenah. You will see beautiful plantings of native wildflowers designed it to attract monarchs and other pollinators throughout the season. Purchase native wildflowers through the organization's annual native plant sale, or by visiting Stone Silo Prairie Gardens, De Pere, and Graziano Gardens, near Waupaca, where you'll find all the best native wildflowers, including milkweeds. Inspire our youth  Spread your love for monarchs to children and grandchildren to ensure a committed future. Take frequent walks at area nature centers and point out monarch sightings to keep children excited. Better yet, teach them to grow their own butterfly gardens right at home. Monarch Waystations Provide an area of native wildflowers and nectar sources throughout the summer season at home and have your backyard habitat certified as a Monarch Waystation. By registering your backyard habitat with the Monarch Watch organization, you'll receive a special sign to post on your property certifying it an official Monarch Waystation. For more information, visit www.monarchwatch.org. Tag, you're it! Participate in a monarch tagging program this summer to learn hands-on how monarchs are tracked. Several local nature centers provide tracking and tagging programs each summer, such as Mosquito Hill Nature Center, Woodland Dunes Nature Center and the Butterfly Gardens of Wisconsin. img itemprop="url" src="http://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/a10fef894bedf66509b6eef7a59c5d5eff2d9e03/c=2-0-1798-1350&r=x408&c=540x405/local/-/media/2015/12/28/WIGroup/Appleton/635869053171818144-10-WAYS-MONARCHS-3.jpg" alt="Have your landscaping certified as an official Monarch" width="540" height="405" data-mycapture-s... (Appleton Post Crescent)