19 June 2024

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Bay City Campground on the Mississippi

Bay City Campground on the Mississippi


AN OUTDOORSMAN’S JOURNAL Bay City Campground on the Mississippi MARK WALTERS COLUMNIST Hello friends, This week, I headed over to Bay City in Pierce County and had a plan of camping on an island on the Mississippi River and paddle-trolling my canoe for walleye, and also fishing from shore. My 8-year-old golden retriever Ruby would be my companion. Saturday, June 8 High 77, Low 54
17 June 2024

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Stanley B. Immel

Stanley B. Immel


Stanley B. Immel, 80, of the Town of Osceola, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at St. Agnes Hospital with his beloved family gathered around him. He was born on the family farmstead on Pine Road on November 8, 1943, the son of the late Marvin and Mabel (nee Meinke) Immel. On February 27, 1965, Stanley was united in marriage to Susan J. Baumhardt at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Campbellsport. Stanley farmed with his brother, Jerry, and worked at Regal Ware for seven years before buying his own farm. He also worked for Immel Construction for a number of years. He enjoyed deer hunting, pool shooting, horseshoes, snowmobiling (member of the Kettle Cruisers), going to the Hamburger Haus, and time spent at Glacier Valley Campground where they made many new friends. Stanley also enjoyed watching NASCAR and the Packers. Most of all Stanley loved the time spent with the grandchildren and taking them to McDonalds. Those left behind to cherish Stanley’s memory include his wife of 59 years, Susan; children, Timothy (Kiersten) Immel, Gary (Mike Bord) Immel, and Tammy (James) Kutz; daughter-in-law, Shirley; grandchildren, Cassidy Deanovich, Kayla and Alysa Kutz; step-grandchildren, Tanya Schwarz, Kimberly, and Ryan Galligan; siblings, Beverly (Donald) Backhaus, LeRoy Immel, Evelyn (Kenneth) Koepke, Richard (Theresa) Immel, Betty (Gerald) Gitter, and Rosemary Carey; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Ruth Immel, Roger Baumhardt, Joan Baumhardt, Annette and Daniel Sabish, Pat Baumhardt, William Baumhardt, Richard Baumhardt, and Ronald and Debbie Baumhardt; many nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, Stanley was preceded in death by his son, Scott; siblings, Jeanette, Marvin Jr, Jarold (Roberta), Judith (Carl) Kollmansberger, LaVerne Immel, and Dorothy (Robert) Meyer; brothers-in-law, Richard Carey III and David Baumhardt and sisters-in-law, Patsy Immel, Judith (William) Benson, Patricia (Robert) Wietor, and Diane Baumhardt. Visitation for Stanley will be Thursday, June 20, from 12 Noon until 3 p.m. at the Twohig Funeral Home, 109 W. Main St., Campbellsport. A Funeral Service will be at 3 p.m. at the Twohig Funeral Home, Campbellsport, and burial will follow. The family extends a special thank you to SSM St. Agnes Hospital ER doctors and nurses, 5 West Nurses, and SSM St. Agnes Hospice. Twohig Funeral Home is serving Stanley’s family with guestbook and condolences at www.twohigfunerals.com
12 June 2024

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Abel Dairy Farms Near Eden will Host Fond  du Lac County’s Breakfast on the Farm

Abel Dairy Farms Near Eden will Host Fond du Lac County’s Breakfast on the Farm


Abel Dairy Farms Near Eden will Host Fond du Lac County’s Breakfast on the Farm GAYLE RYDSTROM CONTRIBUTOR The original Abel farm was purchased by Johan Abel in 1857. It’s believed there were 100 acres on the original farm. The current farm runs about 3,000 acres; 1,100 acres owned by the family and about 1,900 acres are rented. The Abel Dairy Farm also buys crops off another 2,000 acres

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Don’t Pet the Fluffy Cows!

Don’t Pet the Fluffy Cows!


Don’t Pet the Fluffy Cows! MARY KRIEGER CONTRIBUTOR Yellowstone National Park (YNP) is the original magical kingdom. Established as the first national park in 1872, it encompasses over 2.2 million acres over three states. The park has something for everyone-majestic mountains, thundering waterfalls, geysers, thermal features, rivers, green valleys, towering pines and abundant wildlife.

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RURAL WRITES

RURAL WRITES


| RURAL WRITES | G.A. SCHEINOHA CONTRIBUTOR Consider this a hot button topic which is sure to be an issue during convention time. Especially the run up towards the November presidential election. Perhaps not as paramount as the financial one. Former political candidate and U.S. president, Bill Clinton, once stated, “It’s the economy, stupid.” Almost always is. Leastwise now, according

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