17 January 2024

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SOUTH EDEN

SOUTH EDEN


SOUTH EDEN from page 1 Hill, the site of the first Catholic church in Eden township. This is what some call the “old log church.” In putting the sign by Scenic and Timberlane, it honors the early Irish Catholic settlers who made that first church possible. Fourth, along the lines of the church, some might argue that the South Eden sign should have been put up by St. James. Technically

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OUTDOORS

OUTDOORS


OUTDOORS from page 16 he was legal). The buck stopped and did give me a broadside shot, but the 15-inch minimum rack size made me chicken-out of taking the shot. The buck headed back into the thicket, I was confident he was not alarmed and mad-as-hell at myself for passing on the shot; on second thought, I knew he was dandy. Another way a buck can be legal is if one of its main beams

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A Great Week in the Delta National Forest

A Great Week in the Delta National Forest


| AN OUTDOORSMAN’S JOURNAL | A Great Week in the Delta National Forest MARK WALTERS COLUMNIST Last week, and again this week, I am writing to you about a seven-day hunting and camping trip that I went on with my brother Tom Walters of Denham Springs, Louisiana, and my 22-year-old daughter Selina Walters. A little history; this is our third hunt in the Delta National Forest (DNF).
15 January 2024

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Linda Lou Beisbier

Linda Lou Beisbier


Linda Lou Beisbier, 66, of Campbellsport went to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at SSM St. Agnes Hospital. She was born on July 6, 1957, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Eugene and Dorothy (Schultz) Kaehne. On October 31, 1992, Linda was united in marriage to Gerald A. Beisbier at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Campbellsport. Linda worked for 40-plus years at Regal Ware, did cleaning for people in the community, and sold Avon products. She enjoyed crocheting, needlepoint, and her flowers. She collected figurines, especially angels and elephants. Linda loved cooking, baking, gardening, and canning but most important to Linda was the time she spent with family and friends. Those left behind to cherish Linda’s memory include her husband, Jerry; daughter, Jessica Beisbier; stepchildren, Cary (Renee) Beisbier, Colleen (Randal) Walsh, Lana (Tom) Jacobs, and Lisa (Steven) Ziehl; 14 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; siblings, Ronald (Phyllis) Kaehne, Mary Ann Wilke, and Joseph (Dixie) Kaehne; numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Dorothy; sister, Barbara; infant siblings, Kenneth and Donna; and great-grandson, Jenson Walsh. Visitation will be Thursday, January 18, from 12 Noon until time of mass at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, 406 E. Main St. Campbellsport. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday January 18, at 2 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Campbellsport. Rev. Mark Jones will officiate and inurnment will be in St. Matthews Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established. The family extends a special thank you to the doctors, nurses, and CNAs at St. Agnes 5th Floor and ICU and Crossroads in Fond du Lac. Twohig Funeral Home is serving the family with online guestbook and condolences at www.twohigfunerals.com.

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Kevin Patrick Carey

Kevin Patrick Carey


Kevin Patrick Carey, 65, formally of Wausau passed away peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2024, at SSM St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. He was born on October 27, 1958, the son of Royal and Carol (Cosgrove) Carey. Kevin had a 30-year career in retail and direct sales, as his real passion was people. He never met a stranger and always saw the good in people. He enjoyed working on the family tree farms, photography, and woodworking. Above all else, Kevin was a proud grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Kevin proudly served his country in the US ARMY from 1982 to 1985. Kevin is survived by his children, Dawn (Jason) Bertram of Campbellsport, Joshawa (Andrea) Carey of Campbellsport, Jeana (Andrew) Minert of N. Fond du Lac, and Kassandra Nitschke of West Bend; thirteen grandchildren; his mother, Carol Carey of Campbellsport; and his brother, Timon (Susan) Carey of Sheboygan. He is further survived by his nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Royal J. Carey. Per Kevin’s wishes, no services will be held. A private, family burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery and Mausoleum in Fond du Lac at a later date. Kevin’s family would like to thank Punit Kumar MD, as well as the staff at SSM Hospice and The Meadows, for their care and support. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to the Wounded Warrior Project. Twohig Funeral Home is serving the family with online guestbook and condolences at www.twohigfuneral.com.
10 January 2024

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Campbellsport Wrestling Introduces First  Girls’ Program Starring Freshmen Duo

Campbellsport Wrestling Introduces First Girls’ Program Starring Freshmen Duo


Campbellsport Wrestling Introduces First Girls’ Program Starring Freshmen Duo CLARICE CASE JOURNALIST There is a new era starting for Campbellsport Cougars wrestling. Freshmen Izabella Pickering and Emma Batzler are excited to be the first two female wrestlers to participate in Campbellsport High School’s first girls wrestling program. Pickering began wrestling in kindergarten

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Defining South Eden

Defining South Eden


Defining South Eden KARL MCCARTY CONTRIBUTOR Do you know where South Eden is? It was (and is) a land surrounded by Floods, hollowed out by hills, and might go as far as northern Ashford Township. Nothing is more subjective than concluding where an unincorporated entity should be on a map. It’s even more difficult when it was never put on a map (that we know of) to begin with. An exception

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Washington County Awarded  Grant from W.D.V.A.

Washington County Awarded Grant from W.D.V.A.


Washington County Awarded Grant from W.D.V.A. Improving access to mental health services for county veterans Washington County Health & Human Services Department was awarded a $30,000 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs See VETERANS HEALTH page 6 From left are Chief Health and Human Services Officer Julie Driscol, Mark Provencher Jr. of WDVA, WDVA Secretary James