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PRST STD ECRWSS U.S. POSTAGE POSTAL CUSTOMER PAID RIPON, WI PERMIT NO. 100 JUNE 7, 2018 x OSHKOSHHERALD.COM VOLUME 1, ISSUE 22 INSIDE Lakeshore dig uncovers early history ment team with four burials from as long and prepare reports and maps document- Remains from Woodland as a millennium ago discovered as well as ing what they found in a final report to the pottery, stone tools and other evidence of city later this year. period being examined the past. Given the intensity of habitation of The data recovery project systemati- the area throughout prehistory, and known By Tom Ekvall Herald contributor cally and scientifically excavated a portion burial sites around Lake Butte des Morts, of the site using modern archaeological there was a strong potential for such fea- Field excavation activities at the Os- methods of recovery and documentation to tures within the development footprint. hkosh Corp. headquarters site have been mitigate any impacts that would be caused Paloindian, Archaic, Woodland, Oneta and completed by the University of Wiscon- by construction of the global headquarters. SEE Lakeshore ON PAGE 8 sin-Milwaukee Cultural Resource Manage- The team will now analyze the findings Prep finalists Lourdes high jumper takes second in Division 3 Page 9 Worship profiles Tom Willadsen visits congregations and pastors Page 4 Summer sales Farmers Market opens with Photo by Tom Ekvall officers ready to serve Page 8 Winning effort Public school students of all ages participated in CARE events last week at Oshkosh West High School. See Page 3 for story. You’re never too old to have game Algoma enters Ambassadors senior growth mode softball teams geared with housing for young at heart and park plans By Tim Froberg Herald contributor By Dan Roherty Oshkosh Herald When once asked about the aging pro- A mixed residential development cess, the legendary Casey Stengel put the proposed in the Town of Algoma would matter into perspective. emerge just north of the town’s Jones Park “The trick is growing up – without public recreation project that is underway growing old,” Stengel replied. to offer the growing area’s residents with a Members of the Oshkosh Ambassa- range of outdoor activities. dors senior softball teams would readily Prairie Stone Homes developers held agree. They are having a ball playing ball Submitted photo a workshop meeting recently with town and ignore Father Time every time they dig The Oshkosh Ambassadors’ 60-plus team was champion of the World Masters Tournament in officials to explain details of the plan. Eric their cleats into the batter’s box. Las Vegas last year. Hoffmann of the Omro-based homebuild- Why be a spectator at a sporting event er said there are 43 single-family, 28 stand- when you can still play it? And why not This is the 27th year for the Ambassa- various businesses and individuals, and the ing condominium and 16 duplex lots in the turn back the clock by turning two? That’s dors, an organization created in 1991 by players are responsible for their own travel development design, along with some lux- the mantra of Ambassador players. Most of Ed Anderson. The Ambassadors sponsor expenses. ury apartment buildings planned off Leon- them have retired from their jobs, but soft- slow-pitch softball teams for various senior “Our motto is ‘senior softball is not just ard Point Road in the town. ball remains an important part of their lives. age groups and are fielding three teams this a game – it’s a passion,”’ said Jerry Diemel, a Hoffmann said the development It’s a hobby, passion and time machine summer: ages 60-64, 65-69, and 70-74. former manager and player for the Ambas- should be considered as low-density hous- rolled into one. Forget about the La-Z-Boy They are also seeking players for a 55-59 sadors who serves as co-chair of the team. ing to allay concerns that a larger plan was recliners at home. These guys will save a squad that they usually sponsor. “The camaraderie is just great and I think in the works that had connotations of hav- sedentary lifestyle for when they get old – The Ambassadors are road warriors. that’s why most guys still do it. They’re still ing high-density construction. or at least feel old. They play strictly in regional tournaments, very competitive, but they don’t get on “It’s probably the next best piece of Sure, the legs have slowed and the arms although many compete in the Oshkosh each other about little things.” property around Oshkosh to be developed aren’t the cannons they once were. But 45-and-older recreational league Monday Jerry Hanson, 71, plays second base for for residential use,” Hoffmann said. “There’s these perpetual boys of summer — with a nights and the Fox Valley traveling league the 70-plus team and has been an Ambas- a lack of single-family lots, and a lack of ev- touch or three of gray — continue to play Wednesday mornings across the Valley. sador for the past 15 years. Softball is a big softball at a high level and have practically a Equipment, uniforms and tournament fees warehouse of trophies to prove it. are funded through donations made by SEE Ambassadors ON PAGE 11 SEE Algoma ON PAGE 11 PAGE 2 x OSHKOSHHERALD.COM JUNE 7, 2018 Take Me Home database emergency contact information and any Community news briefs additional details provided by a caregiver offers special assistance for the person enrolled. This kind of assis- State Democratic Party by WisPolitics.com gave Kelda Roys, a for- A new program for people who may tance may be required if a person is unable mer state legislator and CEO and founder need special or emergency assistance if to speak or properly identify themselves, or does business in Oshkosh of real estate tech company OpenHomes, alone has been implemented by the Osh- act in a manner that could be misinterpret- More than 1,300 gathered at the Best the most votes with 184 out of 789 cast, kosh Police Department. ed by first responders. Western Premier Waterfront Hotel & Con- more than double the next closest candi- The Take Me Home database system The program is free and those interest- vention Center last weekend for the Dem- date, Mahlon Mitchell, head of the Profes- includes a current photograph of a person, ed can call Sgt. 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