20 December 2023

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Donny Goeden To Be  Inducted Into Plymouth  Racing Wall of Fame

Donny Goeden To Be Inducted Into Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame


Donny Goeden To Be Inducted Into Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame Donny Goeden of Kewaskum is one of the drivers who will be inducted into the Class of 2024 Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame. Goeden is in a group of eight drivers, three track workers and one racing family who will join an esteemed list of dirt track racing standouts enshrined on the Plymouth Racing Wall of Fame as part of the Class

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14 December 2023

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Angeline M. Ruplinger

Angeline M. Ruplinger


Angeline M. Ruplinger, nee Schladweiler, of West Bend, died on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at The Kathy Hospice at the age of 91 years. She was born December 20, 1931, in the Town of Farmington to the late Edward and Maria (nee Berres) Schladweiler. On December 29, 1951, she was united in marriage to Richard P. Ruplinger at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Richard predeceased. For many years, Angeline worked at Amity Leather Products, retiring in the mid-1990s. She was a charter member of St. Frances Cabrini Parish, where she spent many hours working on quilts of other parish ladies. Her many hobbies and pastimes included baking, cooking, canning, sewing, gardening, and, above all else, being a doting grandma and great-grandma. Survivors include two children, Edward of West Bend and Sandy (Karl) Becker of West Bend; three grandchildren, Karie (Andy) Kahrs, Kellie (Chad) Marquardt and Stacy Becker; four great-grandchildren: Kaden and Kylie Kahrs and Mason Sebeny and Landon Becker; two sisters-in-law, Carol Ruplinger of West Bend and Nancy Ruplinger of West Bend; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 18 at 1 p.m. at St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be at a later date in Holy Angels Cemetery. Visitation will be at church Monday from 11 a.m. until 12:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Frances Cabrini Parish, Kathy Hospice or the charity of the donor’s choice are appreciated. The Schmidt Funeral Home of West Bend is serving the family. Messages for the family may be left in an online guestbook at www.schmidtfuneralhome.com.
13 December 2023

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Ice Age Scenic Trail Designated as Unit of the   National Park System

Ice Age Scenic Trail Designated as Unit of the National Park System


Ice Age Scenic Trail Designated as Unit of the National Park System New England and North County scenic trails also added to NPS parks NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE Three national scenic trails have become the country’s newest national parks, raising the total number of existing parks from 425 to 428. The Ice Age, New England, and North Country national scenic trails, all previously established

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State Park Sticker:  A Two-way Gift

State Park Sticker: A Two-way Gift


| FROM THE FOREST | State Park Sticker: A Two-way Gift JACKIE SCHARFENBERG RETIRED DNR NATURALIST Need a perfect gift or stocking stuffer for the outdoor enthusiasts in your life including yourself ? Look no further than a Wisconsin State Park System vehicle admission sticker. A State Park sticker provides a year’s worth of fresh-air fun for all ages. Looking for something

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Embracing Agape Love: A Foundation  For Lasting Connections

Embracing Agape Love: A Foundation For Lasting Connections


| PUBLISHER LETTER | Embracing Agape Love: A Foundation For Lasting Connections Dear Reader, In the tapestry of human relationships, the thread of love weaves through the fabric of our lives, creating bonds that withstand the tests of time and adversity. At the heart of these connections lies a profound concept: agape love. Agape love, often described as selfless and unconditional, transcends

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RURAL WRITES

RURAL WRITES


| RURAL WRITES | G.A. SCHEINOHA CONTRIBUTOR Perhaps the upward spike began awhile before our current bout with inflation. Though it’s really noted during holiday shopping. No matter what explanation is offered, the effect isn’t recent. Many already reel from sticker shock. Take, for example, cars. We’re not talking about the MSRP of new wheels straight off the dealership’s lot.

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ENJOY EVERY SANDWICH

ENJOY EVERY SANDWICH


| ENJOY EVERY SANDWICH | MITCHELL BRADLEY KELLER EDITOR I think my favorite part about Christmas and the holiday season is the music. And that is saying something, because there’s great food, gifts and spectacular light shows and events throughout every community. But the sonic element is the easiest way to get me into the spirit, and here are five albums I love to set the season