Drawing breaks tie in District 6
GREEN BAY – The tie has been broken for the second spot in the April 5 general election for Green Bay City Council District 6.
Aron Obrecht will face off against Steve Campbell, following a casting lot event Monday, Feb. 21, at City Hall.
Obrecht and Andrew Gerlach both received 73 votes.
Candidates selected from two sealed envelopes – one envelope contained a paper with the word “winner,” which Obrecht chose, Gerlach’s envelope included a blank piece of paper.
When contacted following the tiebreaker drawing, Gerlach said he would not be requesting a recount and plans to support Obrecht in the general election.
Obrecht, who said he would have preferred a vote count to a drawing in determining who advanced to the general election, also stated he welcomes Gerlach’s support in the race.
The winner April 5 between Obrecht and Campbell earns a two-year term to replace Kathy Lefebvre, who didn’t seek reelection.
Water rescue training
LITTLE SUAMICO – Members of the Little Suamico Fire Department participated in an ice water rescue training Feb. 19 on an area pond in Sobieski.
Geared up in ice suits, firefighters went through iterations of a real-life ice rescue, gaining skills needed in the event there would ever be one.
Volunteers sought for boards and committees
DE PERE – The City of De Pere is seeking individuals to serve on various boards and commissions in the following areas:
• Board of Appeals
• Board of Review
• Housing Authority
• Plan Commission
• Police & Fire Commission
• Redevelopment Authority
“As I begin filling appointments for 2022 openings, I both welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds and life experiences to consider becoming involved in our boards, commissions and committees,” Mayor James Boyd said. “With these broad and varied perspectives, we can best shape De Pere’s future.”
More information and background on each of these boards/commissions can be found at deperewi.gov/boards.
Bayshore to Lakeshore cycling tour back
GREEN BAY – Registration for the 2022 BayCare Clinic Century Bayshore to Lakeshore cycling tour begins Tuesday, March 1.
The family-friendly ride is set for 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 4, and starts and ends at BayCare Clinic headquarters on Green Bay’s far east side.
Riders have the option to bike the 100-, 60-, 30- or 15-mile courses through Brown, Door and Kewaunee counties.
Entry fees range from $35-$55, depending on race length, with proceeds benefiting the BayCare Clinic Foundation.
Fees increase April 1 and again June 3.
Visit baycarecentury.bike to register or for more information.
Financial reporting award
HOWARD – The Village of Howard received its 28th consecutive Excellence in Financial Reporting Award from the Government Finance Officers Association, for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2020.
The report was judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the report.
The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting.
Superintendent finalists
SEYMOUR – With the help of consultants Don Stevens and Associates, the Seymour School Board held initial interviews for the superintendent position this past week.
Finalists are set to be announced Friday, Feb. 25.
Finalists will undergo a second round of interviews during the week of Feb. 28, with a contract offered following school board discussion.
The selected new superintendent will begin duties July 1, replacing current Superintendent Laurie Asher who is retiring at the end of June.\
Blindmans Volleyball Tournament
DENMARK – This year’s Blindmans Volleyball Tournament at Cassie’s Coop’s in Denmark is set for Feb. 25 – 27, with the goal to raise more than $14,000 for CP.
The event features a full weekend of volleyball games, raffle prizes, live music and food and drink specials, with proceeds going to support the nonprofit organization.
In its 38th year, Cassie Collins, owner of Cassie’s Coop, said the tournament brings people together to enjoy a weekend of food, fun and awareness for a great cause.
Contact Cassie’s Coop at (920) 864-2239 or send a Facebook message for more information.
‘Once Upon a Time Watch Auction’
WISCONSIN – The Brian LaViolette Foundation launched its newest fundraising effort – “Once Upon a Time Watch Auction” Feb. 22.
The foundation is seeking donations of watches, which will be auctioned live and online to a worldwide audience later this year.
Dozens, including American heroes, celebrities, sports figures, heads of states and even Pope Francis, have stepped up to the cause.
All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation.
Over the last 29 years, the foundation has presented more than 1,000 scholarships to college-bound students throughout the world.
For more information, visit briansjourney.com/
Annual United Way celebration event
BROWN COUNTY – Brown County United Way will hold its annual celebration event online from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 16.
This year’s theme – Mission Possible… The United Way – which organizers said provides the backdrop for the organization’s focus on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
The organization will also reveal the total dollar amount raised in 2021 during the event, as well as announce legacy and campaign award presentations.
The event will conclude with the announcement of the winner of the car sweepstakes giveaway: a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek donated by Bergstrom Subaru of Green Bay.
Registration for the free event can be done at browncountyunitedyway.org.
Historical Society to host memories show
HOWARD – The Howard-Suamico History Society (HSHS) will celebrate its 14th anniversary with a Memories Show at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Weyers-Hilliard Library.
This event is open to the public, free, family-friendly and features more than 75 photos from the HSHS’s collection.
Light refreshments will be served.
Donations are also being accepted to cover the cost of moving this historic Tremble School to a new location at Ancestry Acres.
Writing contest winners
HOWARD – The Howard-Suamico School District’s (HSSD) gifted and talented program announced eight district students placed in the Delta Kappa Gamma-Zeta Chapter’s Mary Jo Nettesheim Memorial writing competition.
The winners were honored at an awards ceremony at Preble High School Feb. 15.
Dr. Rebecca Meacham, a University of Wisconsin-Green Bay writing professor, shared inspirational remarks and writing wisdom with attendees.
HSSD was honored with eight winners in various categories, including:
• Sidney Liss, 7th grade, won first place
• Marcus Christenson, 6th grade, tied for first
• Nolan Piciask, 7th grade, took second
• Lauren Hart, 3rd grade, tied for second
• Lydia VerHaagh, 4th grade, tied for third
• Jennifer Zhu, 4th grade, tied for third
• Lorelei Turkow, 5th grade, tied for third
• Lily Jensen, 6th grade, tied for third
The books written by first place winners move on to the state-level competition in April.
Genealogy lecture tour
BROWN COUNTY – Fintan Mullan and Gillian Hunt of the Ulster Historical Foundations in Belfast, Northern Ireland, are returning to the Brown County Central Library Monday, March 14, as part of their U.S. genealogy lecture tour.
The free lecture will take place in the central library auditorium in downtown Green Bay and is part of the Foundation’s USA March Lecture Tour series, in part by a grant from the Miller/Anthes Family Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region.
$5,000 firefighter donation
GREEN BAY – An increased number of calls involving substance addictions, prompted the Green Bay Area Professional Firefighters Charity group to donate $5,000 to the Jackie Nitschke Center.
“We’re constantly helping people when they are in need, and unfortunately, all too often it involves substance abuse issues,” Ben Peters, Green Bay Metro firefighter/paramedic, said.
The organization is made up of firefighters from the Green Bay Metro Fire Department, De Pere Fire & Rescue and the Austin Straubel International Airport Firefighters.
“The additional funds are appreciated, as is their recognition of the community need and what we are doing to address that need,” Michelle Pierquet-Hohner, director of community and donor engagement at the Jackie Nitschke Center, said.
Daddy, daughter dance
DE PERE – The city is hosting a Daddy Daughter Dance at the Community Center April 29.
The event will host dancing, appetizers, a formal photo area and more.
There are two time slots available:
• 5:30-7 p.m. for ages 3-6
• 7:30-9 p.m. for ages 7-13
Tickets are $30 per pair, with each additional daughter costing $5.
Tickets can be purchased in-person at the community center.
Clinic expands to Pulaski
PULASKI – Alyssa Thomas, a physician assistant with Orthopedic and Sports Medicine BayCare Clinic, has begun seeing patients at Aurora Health Center in Pulaski.
The opportunity to practice sports medicine in Pulaski is a homecoming of sorts for her – Thomas was born and raised in Pulaski and was a multisport athlete while in high school.
She treats a wide range of orthopedic conditions and specializes in sports medicine.
Aurora Health Center in Pulaski is located at 980 S. St. Augustine St. on the village’s south side.
Thomas also sees patients in Green Bay and Oconto.