Now & Then by Lorna Marquardt

The Bible gives us many examples of good mothers. Mary, mother of Jesus, was the most well-known mother in the Bible. Mary conceived Jesus, the Son of God, through the Holy Spirit. She was visited by the angel Gabriel, who informed her of the unique privilege she had of bearing God’s Son. Mary responded with…

During the recent flooding, several groups stepped up to assist others. One of those groups was area fire departments. A fire department is critical to communities, but they aren’t often recognized for their amazing efforts. Did you know Shawano’s first fire department was a volunteer bucket brigade? Historical records indicate every able-bodied man in the…

Monday (April 13) – I often play Menominee bingo on Mondays. It is Senior night. Seniors receive a discount. I often have the opportunity to visit with other senior players that night. However, there were storm warnings for later in the evening, and I opted to stay home and watch American Idol (my favorites are…