23 February 2022

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HABITAT

HABITAT


HABITAT from page 5 en and volunteer-given time. Volunteers can help build a simple, quality, affordable home in Juneau for a deserving family. No construction experience is necessary to volunteer with HFHWDC; all tools and equipment are provided. Must be at least 16 years old to participate. If you are interested in more information about HFHWDC programs or volunteering at an upcoming

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National FFA Convention

National FFA Convention


National FFA Convention This year, six of the CHS FFA members attended the 2021 National FFA Convention held in Indianapolis, Ind. from Oct. 27 through Oct. 30. On the first day, the group was able to tour two places on their way to the great state of Indiana. They first stopped at MacFarlane Peasants, Inc. in Janesville – the farm raises over 400,000 pheasants every year! Next, The group

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Bartoli is New Foodwise Nutrition Coordinator

Bartoli is New Foodwise Nutrition Coordinator


Bartoli is New Foodwise Nutrition Coordinator Pam Bartoli has been selected as the new FoodWIse Nutrition Coordinator for UW-Madison Extension Washington County. FoodWIse advances healthy eating habits, active lifestyles, and healthy community environments for families with limited incomes through nutrition education at the individual, community, and systems levels. Each year FoodWIse delivers

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Nancy Tuck

Nancy Tuck


Nancy Tuck, 91, of Beloit, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022, at Willowick Assisted Living. She was born on November 1, 1930, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Wayland and Bertha (Bushman) Helmer of Campbellsport. Nancy attended the University of Wisconsin Madison and Milton College, where she received her Bachelors Degree. She later attended the University of Wisconsin Whitewater where she graduated with her Master’s Degree in Learning Disabilities. She married Robert Tuck on August 9, 1952, in First Baptist Church, Madison. He predeceased her on July 18, 2016.Nancy was employed by the school districts of Patch Grove, WI, Harrison, IL, South Beloit, IL, Prairie Hill, IL and Beloit, WI. She taught general music for several years and was a Learning Disability teacher at Beloit Memorial High School, where she taught for 18 years. She was a member of Wayland Club at UW Madison and the Beloit Symphony Guild. Nancy was a member at First Baptist Church of Beloit, where she sang for many years in the choir and was the hand bell choir director. She sang in the Milton Choral Union and the Baroque Music Festival in Eagle River.Survivors include her children, Fred (Debbie) Tuck and John Tuck; and grandchildren, Stephanie Tuck and Victoria Tuck.Nancy was predeceased by her parents; infant daughter, Karen; and siblings, Mary Helmer Schmidt, Phyllis Helmer and Merritt Orin Helmer.A Funeral Service for Nancy will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at First Baptist Church, 617 Public Ave., Beloit, with Pastor Walt Hoshaw officiating.Visitation of Remembrance will be from 12 p.m. until the time of service Sunday in the church. Inurnment will be held in East Lawn Cemetery at a later date. Daley Murphy Wisch & Associates Funeral Home and Crematorium, 2355 Cranston Rd., Beloit, assisted the family with arrangements. Family requests face mask are worn in the church at all times and will be available if needed. For those who cannot attend in person, the service will be streamed at www.facebook.com/firstbaptistbeloit Memorials may be given in the name of Nancy Tuck to First Baptist Church of Beloit Building Fund.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.daleymurphywisch.com

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John “Jack” Raymond Salter

John “Jack” Raymond Salter


John Raymond Salter, 87, of Eden passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and family at home on Thursday, Feb ruary 17, 2022, after a courageous 20-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. Jack was born on October 24, 1934, in Eden. He was united in marriage on November 5, 1955 to Carol Grahl. They were blessed to celebrate 66 years of marriage. After marrying, Jack and Carol began their life journey working the family farm and enjoyed many trips together over the years. He was awarded the Fond du Lac County Natural Beauty Council in 2004. Jack was always very proud of his well-kept manicured farm. Jack hosted the June Dairy Month Breakfast on the farm in 1979. Also, during that time, he was awarded the Conservationist of the Year Award for Fond du Lac County. Jack was a member of the Eden Volunteer Fire Department for 50 years and held the secretary position for a few years. As a husband, father, and grandfather, he was loving, compassionate, fun, generous and above all cared about everyone else before himself.Dad enjoyed hunting, trap shooting, bowling, golfing, playing cards with friends, was a huge fan of the Brewers and Packers, and especially watching all the grandchildren’s sporting events.Jack will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Carol, and their surviving children: Jim Salter (Diane Fletcher), Colleen Dreher (Dave Moser), Patty Salter, Dan (Shelly) Salter, and Michelle (Mike) Kissinger; 13 grandchildren: Kyle Salter, Colin (Sarah) Salter, Cameron Salter (Katie Lindsley), Kate Salter, Chad (Nicole) Dreher, Kristen (Dani) Lytle, Easton (Emily) Dreher, Derek (Diana) Dreher, Ashley (Ryan) Lindsley, Dustin Salter (Heather Hintz), Connor Kissinger, Amber Kissinger, Amy Kissinger, and 16 great-grandchildren. Also, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Mary and Melvin Gantner, Bill and Karen Grahl, Gary and Janice Grahl, and Jerry Schill. Plus, many nieces, nephews and many special friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Valeria (Prindiville) Salter; father and mother-in-law, Harold and Ruth Grahl; his brother, Tom; his sister, Sheila Engel and brother-in-law, Allan Engel; and sister, Mary Schill.We as a family express extreme gratitude and appreciation to Lynn Kohlman, who was devoted in providing in-home care for nearly 3 ½ years. In addition, we thank all the compassionate nurses and aids at Hospice Hope.Funeral services were held on Monday, February 21, 2022, at Shepherd of the Hills Parish W1562 County Road B, Eden, with visitation from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. with Mass of Christian Burial following. Private committal service was scheduled at Shrine of Rest Mausoleum, N6250 County Road K, Fond du Lac, WI 54937 on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.Twohig Funeral Home in Campbellsport has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please consider signing the online guest book to share your condolences. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be donated to Shepherd of the Hills Parish or the Eden Fire Department.

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Outdoorsman’s

Outdoorsman’s


AN Outdoorsman’s JOURNAL Sturgeon with a Spear MARK WALTERS COLUMNIST There are some things that I am good at and many that I am not. Spearing a sturgeon on Lake Winnebago is one of the things that I try hard at but, except for one time about 15 years ago, I always come home empty handed. I try hard, I really enjoy myself and it does not bother me a bit that I really suck at embedding

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5 Years Ago February 23, 2017 Anna Gardner, a Campbellsport High School senior, has been honored for her exemplary volunteer service with a President’s Volunteer Service Award. The award recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to service their communities and their country. The award was granted by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program