Oshkosh Herald January 23, 2019
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*****************ECRWSS**** PRST STD U.S. POSTAGE POSTAL CUSTOMER PAID SHAWANO, WI PERMIT NO. 135 JANUARY 23, 2019 x OSHKOSHHERALD.COM VOLUME 2, ISSUE 3 Mark & Susie’s Winnebago water level SEE OUR AD INSIDE! drawdown OSHKOSH reviewed 525 E. Murdock • Phone: (920) 236-7803 Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance strategy aired by Army Corps By Dan Roherty INSIDE Oshkosh Herald A strategy to reduce water levels on the Photo by Tom Ekvall Lake Winnebago system to help reverse the The former Pioneer Resort buildings will be removed by the end of March to clear the site for loss of aquatic plants that deter erosion and potential development and respond to security concerns. work against toxic algae blooms was given a public review last Thursday at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ regional office. Pioneer buildings being As part of its lake management plan- ning initiative, the Fox-Wolf Watershed Herd shuffle Alliance took input from a mix of groups removed for safety reasons representing lake interests to develop a Wisconsin’s lineup By Tom Ekvall Art Dumke, who has an option to pur- modified water drawdown strategy for the changes; team goes 2-1 Herald contributor chase the property, said the razing is being Lake Winnebago system to try to encour- done for security purposes, adding that age plant growth. Page 12 The former Pioneer Inn and Resort is there has been a rash of illegal activities Besides public officials from Oshkosh, being torn down to make room for new including fires at the site. the DNR’s local offices and other state and development that has not yet materialized. “Someone might get hurt,” he said. local agencies, private lake interests spoke Community Development Director Al- Algoma project Dumke said the city has been great to and asked questions at Thursday night’s len Davis said the city issued a raze dem- work with but no plans have been reached meeting in Appleton to find out details Development plans olition permit to a local contractor for yet for development. and expectations of the proposed strategy. removal of the remaining principal build- advance to county Davis also said the city also plans to Some of the 70 in attendance expressed ings on Pioneer Island that is expected to tear down the former Repp’s Bar, which concerns that the plan was too aggressive Page 3 be completed by March 31. for some areas in the system that are al- it bought for $225,000 last year, to make The demolition, which will cost ready dealing with thick plant growth that room for intersection improvements at $146,000, will remove all remaining foun- impedes boat navigation and other recre- On the menu dations and two remaining buildings on Oshkosh Avenue and Sawyer Street. ational uses. Restaurant Week the island, which include the hotel lobby, “We intend to rebuild the intersection, Army Corps officials said near the close restaurant and bar, as well as the former which will give up better access to Rain- of the meeting that they were inclined to returns at 25 locations sales office situated near the channel. bow Memorial Park” and eliminate traffic forward the strategy for implementation Page 5 Davis said the demolition represents congestion in the area,” Davis said. while continuing to take public input into one more step toward redevelopment of He said asbestos is being removed from February. They emphasized that the ability the site. The property is owned by Jeff -Ki the century-old tavern that Al Repp Sr. to manage lake volumes through dam con- Prep results erleber with Decade Properties based in took over in 1943, and when completed trols can be negated by weather conditions will be subject to a 10-day Department of that can quickly take over targeted levels. High school scores Brookfield, which bought the Pioneer site in 2002, removed the hotel structures in Natural Resources review before demoli- “The strategy is a guide. We will attempt Page 13 2004 and closed down remaining opera- tion can take place at the 1202 Oshkosh SEE Water system ON PAGE 6 tions except for the marina by 2005. Ave. location near the Fox River. Titans’ wrestling coach teaches with a purpose By Brad Hartmann personal reasons. Herald contributor “I always knew wrestling would be in his future somewhere,” said Kurt Froh- There is a purpose and a reason why ling, his high school wrestling coach at Efrain Ayala is coach of the University of Grand Island Senior Wisconsin-Oshkosh wrestling program in High in Nebraska. “I that he believes is his faith. thought he would be a “God has put me here to help these high school coach. He young men and help prepare them for just loved the sport of life,” said Ayala. “I treat this job as I am wrestling. I am just so Photo by UW-Oshkosh making a million dollars every day. You glad that he was able UW-Oshkosh wrestling head coach Efrain Ayala encourages one of his wrestlers during a got to come in here and grind. You have to move up the ranks recent match. His team is currently 6-5 overall and 2-2 in conference. to work hard and know there is a purpose.” to become a college Ayala’s dream of coaching wrestling Ayala coach, which is quite experience but one thing that stands out of Nebraska. came true Aug. 12, 2013, when he was unique.” is his ability to pick people’s brains such as “I think it’s his passion and how he can named the Titans 12th coach since 1967, Ayala may have the luxury of being Frohling and college coaches Mark Man- replacing Chris Stratton who resigned for named without any prior head coaching ning and Bryan Snyder at the University SEE Wrestling coach ON PAGE 11 PAGE 2 x OSHKOSHHERALD.COM JANUARY 23, 2019 Community news briefs include painting and repairs to the bridge State Department of Natural Resources Support Local Journalism Bank gets city panel OK deck, replacing bridge approach slabs and staff will share results from a recent survey Join the Oshkosh Herald Subscriber Membership Program for Koeller Street branch other minor repairs. of 2,000 sturgeon spearing license holders Only $50/year or $5/mo. The Oshkosh Plan Commission rec- Bridge closure will be required until and discuss how these results were used *$70/year outside of delivery area, includes ommended approval Jan. 15 of a zoning the work is completed. With the planned to help draft a rule proposal to define the subscription to the Oshkosh Herald. change that will allow Associated Bank opening of the Oshkosh Corp. global parameters of a sturgeon spear. Sturgeon Receive special offers & incentives to build a branch at 2020 S. Koeller St. on headquarters in that area, there will be enthusiasts can pose questions regarding while supporting local news. management on the Winnebago System. land previously occupied by a former Mo- traffic issues after the opening along with Call 920-508-9000 or visit bil gas station. inconveniences extending into the univer- Meetings will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 www.oshkoshherald.com/store/membership The commission approved a zoning sity area, the State 21/Oshkosh Avenue p.m. Jan. 23 at Horace Mann High School change from suburban mixed use to sub- corridor, and businesses and residences in North Fond du Lac, Jan. 29 at Engler urban mixed use with planned develop- on either side of the bridge. Center in Chilton and Jan. 31 at Menasha ment along with general development City staff will be offering public educa- High School. and specific implementation plans for the tion ahead of the work and through proj- For more information, contact DNR bank. ect completion, and are working with the Lake Winnebago sturgeon biologist Ryan The actions were necessary because of DOT on other street work that may need Koenigs or search dnr.wi.gov for keyword challenges in redeveloping the existing to be done while the bridge is closed. “sturgeon management.” site. The commission approved several 923 S. Main St. Suite C modifications dealing with front-yard Rock USA announces Police update services Oshkosh, WI 54902 setback requirements and a bypass lane summer lineup, tickets for non-emergencies General information/customer to accommodate traffic without blocking streets. Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson, Callers will notice a change to the Osh- service: Julie Vandenberg Rock USA headliners from last year’s kosh Police Department’s non-emergency [email protected] The widening of the bypass lane will im- three-day event at Ford Festival Park, phone service starting Feb. 1 that is antici- Phone: 920-508-9000 prove traffic flow around the site should a will return to this year’s lineup July 18- pated to reduce the wait time when calling Website: www.oshkoshherald.com vehicle block the current bypass lane. Associated Bank has branch facilities 20 along with other leading groups Five the department. Finger Death Punch, Disturbed, Breaking News tips and story ideas on Sawyer Street and on West Murdock When residents call the front desk of Benjamin and Mastodon. [email protected] Avenue along with another facility in the the police department at 920-236-5700, Festival Foods store. Morgan Partners is A 72-hour early ticket sale begins at 4 instead of speaking directly to an operator Advertising requesting the actions, stating that the gas p.m. today for three-day passes at different they will be prompted to make a selection [email protected] station would likely be razed in April with levels. Other ticket and camping details from options listed.