25th Annual COMMUNITY HALLOWEEN PARTY

partyMONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2014
4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. in the OFHS Wrestling Gym

for children in Pre-kindergarten through Grade 6

Enjoy over 50 games created by OFHS music students!

Parade of Costumes will begin at 5:30 p.m.

ADMISSION
$2.00 per person at the door

DONATIONS ACCEPTED
Bring in canned food items for the local food pantry!

The Oconto Falls High School Music Department is proud to sponsor the 25th annual Community Halloween Party for children in grades Pre-K through grade 6 in Oconto Falls and the surrounding areas on Monday, October 27 in the Oconto Falls High School Wrestling Gym. The event will take place from 4:30-6:30 p.m., with a Parade of Costumes scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

Many creative games will be organized, designed and operated by over 165 high school students who are members of the Oconto Falls High School Chamber Singers, Cantabile, Chorale, Concert Choir, Vocal Jazz I, Symphonic Band, and Jazz Band. Children and adults are encouraged to bring donated canned food items for the Kingdom Come Food Pantry.

Admission for the event is $2. For more information, please contact Amy Thiel, Choral Director at Oconto Falls High School.

Associated Bank Grand Reopening

bankThe Associated Bank branch at 134 Main St., Oconto Falls, held a
grand reopening and open house Friday, Sept. 26, to celebrate the
completion of extensive interior and exterior remodeling as well as
enhancements to its ATM technology.

The Oconto Falls Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting
ceremony at noon, followed by brief comments from branch manager
Janet Reis.

“The extensive and exciting upgrades to our branch reflect both our
continuing commitment to our customers as well as to downtown Oconto
Falls,” Reis said. “We are thrilled that Associated Bank has invested
in our branch to further enhance the banking experience our customers
expect from us.”

ATV WINNER

raffleCongratulations to The Roland Schmidt Family on winning the Chamber of Commerce ATV.

Other winners were:
Fifth place: Mike Kallies, Timber Rattlers tickets
Fourth: Jodi Dettman, Milwaukee Bucks tickets
Third: Jo Williquette, Mortell Studio Gift Certificate
Second: Sawyer Marquardt, 2 kayaks
First: Roland Schmidt, ATV and trailer

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THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS comes to Oconto Falls

LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS 2The Oconto Falls Friends of the Arts will be presenting THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS by the Nebraska Theatre Caravan on Sunday, October 19 at 6:00 p.m. in the Falls Area Performing Arts Center.

For decades, renowned newspaper advice columnist Ann Landers responded to countless questions from lovelorn teens, confused couples, and a multitude of others in need of advice on matters small and momentous – like the proper way to hang toilet paper rolls. This one-woman show provides a compelling portrait of this folksy, funny, frank, and slightly eccentric writer and personality. Eppie Lederer was born in Sioux City,Iowa, and for several years was a happy Midwestern housewife. When her family moved to Chicago, she applied for a job to assist the woman writing the syndicated “Ann Landers” advice column for the Chicago Sun-Times. But the woman had just died and Eppie was hired to write the column … and she also inherited the Ann Landers pen-name. At the height of her popularity, Ann Landers was read by some 90 million people. Her daily dialog with America helped shape the social landscape for almost half a century.

Tickets are available by calling the Oconto Falls Friends of the Arts at (920) 848-7469 or online at www.ocontofallsfriendsofthearts.com This performance is sponsored in part by ST Paper, Neva Hodge-Lemorande,
and the N.E. W. Credit Union.

DADDY D PRODUCTIONS presents SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL on Sunday

Shake Rattle & RollThe Oconto Falls Friends of the Arts are proud to continue their Fine Arts Series performance schedule with Daddy D Productions “Shake, Rattle, and Roll” Dinner & Show on Sunday, October 5.  The dinner and performance be held at Romy’s Holiday Inn-Kelly Lake and begin at 1 PM.

SHAKE, RATTLE, & ROLL celebrates all of the 1950’s music you can handle!  Cool tunes from Danny and the Juniors to hits from Bill Haley and the Comets.  Guys and Gals—It’s time to dust off your saddle shoes, find that poodle skirt, and break out the brylcreem!  This afternoon event also includes our Fine Arts Celebration Fundraiser & Raffle.  Purchase tickets for your chance to win in one of our numerous bucket raffles, 50/50 raffle, ticket raffle, or silent auction.  Seating is limited—advanced ticket sales only. Tickets are available online at www.ocontofallsfriendsofthearts.com and by calling (920) 848-7469.  Advanced sales only.

Local DNR Report

DeerFall colors beginning to arrive just in time for autumnal equinox

Cooler temperatures in the last week had many people thinking autumn, which will officially arrive next Monday with the autumnal equinox. Although most trees are still green, leaves are starting to change colors, with some maples and sumac showing reds and ash trees starting to turn yellow and purple. Colors have reached about 25 percent in some counties on the Department of Tourism’s Fall Color Report (exit DNR).

Most trails are once again in good condition with repairs from recent storm damage completed. Washouts on the popular Sunset Bike Trail at Peninsula State Park have been filled and the trail reopened. The Black River State Forest and Jackson County ATVs trails are open and in good condition.

Water levels have started to drop on the lakes, rivers and streams, but they still remain high for this time of year. With high water levels and cool temperatures, fishing pressure has shown a sharp decline on most waters across the Northwoods. Bass fishing continues to be especially erratic and both largemouth and smallmouth have been tough to find. There have still been a fair number of musky anglers getting out and for the last few days, they have been enjoying some decent weather conditions and pretty good success. In the south, there have been some good catches of walleyes in the Rock River.

Poor weather also kept fishing pressure down on Green Bay, but there was some good musky fishing along the west shore with multiple catches reported by some boats. Along Lake Michigan, salmon and trout continue to move in along shore and fishing pressure was heavy on some piers and harbors, but there have only been a few reports of fish moving upstream on the Kewaunee and Ahnapee rivers.

The archery and crossbow opener had many reports of successful hunters bagging nice bucks, including quite a few with antlers still in velvet and hunters are reminded to contact a conservation warden for a permit if they want to keep those antlers. Many bucks are also being seen with polished antlers now. Cool weather has deer very active and deer movement will increase as the ground vegetation begins to turn brown and deer start thinking about breeding.

Many birds can be seen preparing for migration, while others are well on their way. Cranes and geese have been spotted gathering in fields in large numbers in the Sauk Prairie area. Robins and other resident birds are beginning to group up getting ready to head south. The migratory Canada geese that nest in Canada and migrate through Wisconsin in spring and fall are starting to build up in the Horicon and Theresa marsh areas.

Warm evening rains during this time tend to encourage frogs, toads and salamanders to migrate towards their wintering sites. On sunny days, you can expect to see snakes sunning themselves on the trails and travelling toward their winter hibernating spots. Monarch butterflies are gathering in small groups called flutters and the best time to see them is late afternoonson sunny, warm days.

Purple, blue, yellow, and white explosions of asters and goldenrods have come to life in the grasslands. Bonesets and brown-eyed susans are also still blooming.

Car Seat Event at Koehne in Oconto

14796166_sIs your car seat one of the many that are not installed correctly? Do you have questions about your child’s car seat? Do you need a new car seat?

If you would like to learn how to safely install your child’s car seat, come to Koehne Buick Pontiac GMC in Oconto on Saturday, September 20th, 2014 between 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will check your child’s car seat for safe installation, check the car seat for recalls, answer any questions you may have, and assist you with the safe and correct installation of your child’s car seat. You will leave knowing how to safely install your car seat if you need to take it out.

Do you need a new car seat? Brand new car seats will be available for $55 and booster seats for $35.

The Oconto County Child Passenger Safety Program offers grant funded car seats to eligible families. Reminders about the grant funded car seats:
• Car seats will be provided only to children who need a new seat.
• The child must be present.
• Grant funded car seats will be provided to families who qualify at no cost, however donations are welcome and appreciated!

“Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated,” stated Danielle Risner, Oconto County Safe Kids Coalition Coordinator. “Car seats save kids’ lives and we want to keep our program going as long as we possibly can.”

Car crashes are the leading cause of death for children under age 14. By making sure your child’s car seat is installed correctly, you are helping to make sure they will be protected if you get in a crash.

Please call the Oconto County Child Passenger Safety Program at (920) 834-7000 with questions.

Need help with your career?

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERANeed help with your career?

Looking for a new job or recently graduated and starting a job search?

*build a resume
*prepare for an interview
*build a portfolio
*career assessments
*prepare for a job search

Nicole from Career services will be at NWTC in Oconto Falls on the following dates:

9/18
10/8
11/6
12/4

Call NWTC Oconto Falls @920-848-6982 to set up an appointment with Nicole today.