DUCKS from page 2 demeanor and creative spirit. The jaw drops when you walk into his “archives” of what he has produced, combined with his selection he must maintain. Ducks and walking sticks are likely what most art collectors will remember Mickey Beth for in time. So, does he think he started more with ducks or walking sticks? “I started with walking sticks.” He then takes himself

Selecting and Keeping Your Christmas Tree Looking Its Best MELINDA MYERS CONTRIBUTOR The hunt for the perfect tree is oftentimes an important part of family tradition. Buy local whenever possible by supporting local Christmas tree growers. Purchasing locally grown trees also reduces the risk of spreading unwanted pests into your landscape. Your local University Extension Service and Department

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C.H.S. November Students of the Month CAMPBELLSPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT Campbellsport High School (CHS) is proud to announce their “Students of the Month” for the month of November. Congratulations to Katrina Ohme (Science), Ava Sippel (Business), Herai Mamutov (Foreign Language) and Jaedyn Burns (English) for being selected as the CHS Students of the Month in November. Katrina Ohme

U.W.O. F.D.L. Student-Soldier Marches 14 Miles to Campus in Honor of Veterans Day LAURIE SCHLOSSER UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN OSHKOSH A University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Fond du Lac campus student-soldier marched 14 miles to school with a 50-pound pack as he considered his service to the country on Veterans Day. Matt Toeller left his home in Eden at 5:30 a.m., on November 11, as he made his