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June 19 , 2019 x oshkoshherald.com Volume 2, Issue 24 Women in poverty walk the line At the Leach Oshkosh agencies

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By Samantha Strong TheVoice of Creed Herald contributor

The existence of poverty is a reality in most cities, regardless of whether its resi- waterfest.org dents choose to acknowledge it. Oshkosh is no exception. While it’s easier to ignore here than in other places across the country due to factors that will be considered Inside in this series, the issue of poverty in Osh- kosh is real. There are two terms used when refer- ring to poverty: the federal poverty level (FPL) and the Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) threshold. Photo by Bruno Nascimento ALICE is used to describe households that earn more than Series explores barriers to self-sufficiency Part 1 the FPL but less than Over the next • Getting out of pov- the basic cost of liv- nine weeks, this At the edge erty — dealing with it ing for the country. of a series series will explore Benefits cliff keeps and the possibilities for The ALICE survival the complex women in poverty escaping it. budget associated with each household issue of poverty in • Poverty and em- type — single adult, single adult and one Oshkosh, how it ployment, and correla- Solid platform infant, etc. — is the income each type of specifically affects tions with education. household needs to survive each year. women here, available resources and • Community awareness, education Miss Wisconsin event This amount is determined by the Unit- how the rest of the community can help. and engagement; policy changes. rolls with changes ed Way through a series of studies over the The project was supported in part by the Samantha Strong, the writer of this course of several years. It is higher than Women’s Fund of Oshkosh. series and a regular Herald contributor, is Page 4 the FPL because it considers modern-day Each week will look at a different aspect: originally from Madison and a graduate necessities, is adjusted for inflation and ac- • What constitutes poverty, how it of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh counts for changes in the way Americans varies by state, Oshkosh’s ranking. with a degree in journalism. She was a Road pay plan live. This amount does not include savings • The benefits cliff and how it relates full-time reporter for The Reporter in for emergencies or future goals such as to poverty in Oshkosh, and differences Fond du Lac and later pursued digital Transportation utility college. between women and men in poverty. marketing where she now specializes fee in the works “The ALICE report has opened a lot of • Resources to help and how we rank in writing, social media strategy and eyes that we have a population of people with the rest of the region. account management. Page 3 • Poverty and the single mom — the Prior week’s stories from the series will See Women in poverty on Page 11 correlation and how it affects children. be available at oshkoshherald.com. Lakeshore Park concept still open for suggestions By Tom Ekvall Representatives from SmithGroup, a Herald contributor consulting firm retained to develop the master plan, presented projects they have Residents attending a meeting of the developed across Wisconsin and the Mid- Advisory Park Board were told to “think west, including Rennard Island in Brown big” in coming up with ideas for develop- County (55 acres), Racine North Beach ment of Lakeshore Park adjacent to the Park (60 acres) and Alumni Park in Mad- new Oshkosh Corp. global headquarters. ison (1.5 acres). A timeline for develop- The city has been encouraging public ment was reviewed and consultants held input in creating a master plan for the fu- discussions with about 27 residents in ture 70-acre community park site that will attendance about their questions and sug- allow for a phased project working with gestions. Among the three SmithGroup Map from City of Oshkosh other agencies on the recreation ameni- See on Page 11 Lakeshore Park surrounds Oshkosh Corp. headquarters and connects to Rainbow Park. ties chosen. Lakeshore Quiet & Peaceful Riverfront Living. It’s time to experience luxury living on the water without all the responsibilities and upkeep! Newly RENOVATED 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartment Homes.

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Herald Banner 2019 - 2.indd 1 5/31/2019 5:07:41 PM Page 2 x oshkoshherald.com June 19, 2019 High-energy Hairball rocks Leach By Steve Clark for granted.” Herald contributor One of the reasons that Hairball con- tinues to be a successful act is because not OK, so maybe he is a little biased but every show is the same lineup. 923 S. Main St. Suite C lead guitarist of the band Hairball — who The band has enough songs in its arsenal, Oshkosh, WI 54902 simply goes by the name Happy — has and is continually adding new songs and some friendly advice. characters, that it can put on two different General information/customer “Everybody should see the Grand Can- shows on consecutive nights or on return service: Julie Vandenberg yon. Everybody should see Las Vegas,” visits to venues. That means fans coming to [email protected] he said during a recent phone interview. see the band again get something new. Phone: 920-508-9000 “There are certain things that you should Website: www.oshkoshherald.com The process in deciding what gets do in your life and a Hairball show is one played each night is just as unique. of them.” News tips and story ideas “Sometimes it’s logistics of the venue Fans of 1980s metal music will get that [email protected] and sometimes it’s a shot of (Jagermeis- chance as Hairball will be returning to ter) and a dartboard that figures it out, Oshkosh Waterfest on June 27. The band too,” Happy said. “We have a few new has been a regular on the summer concert Support the Oshkosh Herald characters we haven’t done and some ma- series docket and will bring its showcase Membership Photo by Eric Sherman terial we will be working on.” of costumes, pyrotechnics and high ener- Hairball brings its high-energy rock act back A $50 annual membership But there are certainly some staples to gy to the Leach Amphitheater. to the Leach Amphitheater as headliner for supports receiving the newspaper the band’s show. The six-member group that has been Waterfest’s June 27 show. weekly Call 920-508-9000 or visit “There are certain things that people . performing together for more than 20 www.oshkoshherald.com/store expect that you are going to play and you years and has a catalog of songs ranging bands that focus on that era, but it is more /membership. are going to do and sometimes it’s hard to from the likes of KISS and Alice Cooper than that that makes this group special. get away from some of those,” Happy said. to Journey and Queen. The fact that Hair- “What I really feel we are better at than “All of the stuff we do has its place and its ball will play songs from an array of art- other — if you want to call it tribute — Subscribe purpose. 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Oshkosh Herald LLC, 923 S. Main St. Suite C, Oshkosh. An E-edition of the newspaper can be accessed at www.oshkoshherald.com. June 19, 2019 oshkoshherald.com x Page 3 Transportation fee plan for street work aired the Southwest Industrial Park to 4Imprint Special assessment Proposed residential fee for $285,880. The property is south of Atlas Avenue, east of Global Parkway and replacement discussed north of State 91. The promotional mar- keter owns a building at 2875 Atlas Ave. By Tom Ekvall and intends to purchase the city-owned Herald contributor property to expand distribution center The Common Council has moved clos- operations. The vote was unanimous with er to developing a transportation utility Councilman Mat Mugerauer, a 4imprint fee that would replace special assessments employee, abstaining and voting present. has been supported by the city’s Long for interested parties submitting an appli- for street reconstruction. • Heard a resident speak about the city’s Range Finance Committee. cation from 30 days to two weeks, as well The proposed fee would not cover any animal control policy with reference to a Herman asked whether the city should as developing a list of questions for can- underground costs such as utility line re- cat visiting his property and was told he hold a public information meeting on the placements for which residents will still be didates. had to get a live trap from the humane proposed fees. Some noted that eliminat- assessed a fee for services performed. Council members did not favor award- society to catch the animal. He said such ing the sidewalk cost would result in high- Public Works Director Jim Rabe pre- ing the council seat to the next person re- actions may cause a danger to the person er rates to taxpayers if the city covered the sented information at the council’s June ceiving votes in an election. if scratched or bit and encouraged the city 11 meeting that indicated a $4.50 month- cost of those repairs. • Approved the sale of 12.38 acres in to revisit the policy. ly fee would likely be charged on each Residents will have the opportunity to monthly bill to every single-family home- ask questions before Tuesday’s council owner or apartment in the city. meeting from 5 to 5:45 p.m. in Room 404. 2019 Parade of Homes Nonresidential properties, such as City Manager Mark Rohloff noted that commercial, industrial and institutional new subdivisions being built would be ex- Winnegamie Home Builders Association properties, would be charged based on cluded from the proposal. square feet associated with their utility Rohloff said city staff would review bill but capped at $450 per month. The comments made and come back with a th rd $450 amount is based on limiting costs to proposed ordinance with a first reading a maximum of 100 units. planned for July 9. June 20 -23 Non-residential developed area units The council also approved, 6-0, issuing Thursday/Friday5pm –8pm •Saturday/Sunday11am –4pm (DAUs) can be determined by the storm- a liquor license for the Matschi Tavern at water fees on the most recent utility bill. 668 N. Main St., which has been closed Use the stormwater cost and divide by since July 2017. $15.34 – this is your DAU. There are 98 Amy Matschi spoke before the council Kids are FREE on identified businesses above 100 DAUs. indicating she had an offer to purchase Rabe explained that the proposed as- the property from her, contingent on an Thursday/Friday sessment is based on reviewing construc- approved liquor license. She also said she tion costs over the last three years, and has a secondary offer from another party. then factoring in 61,000 units into the City staff had recommended nonap- Download the FREE Parade Craze total amount. He said property owners proval of the license based on the lack of would receive a significant reduction in information regarding the sale plans. Apptopurchase tickets, find out moreabout the their special assessment cost through this In other action, the council: new approach. • Approved creation of Tax Increment homes,builders,mapping,driving directions and Rabe calculated that a single-family Finance (TIF) District 36, which will prizeinformation! property with 50 feet lot width would pay cover the area of Marion Road and Jack- $10,717 under the city’s present system son Street to be developed by Merge Ur- and $3,390 under the proposed fee struc- ban Development Group. Their proposal ture, a difference of $7,327. A property calls for development of 240 residential with a 100-foot lot width would receive units along with additional space for mi- a $13,820 reduction based on removing a cro-entrepreneurs. Herman said the pro- $13,960 cost for street paving. posal represents a “great opportunity to This equates to buying insurance against enhance a blighted area of the city.” a future assessment. Councilman Jake Community Development Director Krause said he favored the new approach Allen Davis said the area has soil con- as it provides that buffer against sizable tamination issues that will need to be special assessments. addressed. He said the proposal would Deputy Mayor Steve Herman said coun- encourage more residential development cil members received notification from near the downtown area. The council also the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce re- approved amending the operational bud- garding their concern over including side- get to include $63,000 to cover city costs walk costs in the transportation utility fee. related to the proposal. Other council members said they were in- • Agreed to develop new procedures Need moreinformation? terested in hearing from business leaders for any future council vacancies. One sug- and others about the proposed fee, which gestion was to cut back the days required WHBA.NET or 920-235-2962

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Herald Quarter Page.indd 1 5/31/2019 5:07:05 PM June 19, 2019 oshkoshherald.com x Page 5 Job assistance offered to displaced retail workers The Fox Valley Workforce Develop- Areas of critical needs and in-demand ment Board (FVWDB) has received a occupations in the region: $65,000 grant from the state Department Manufacturing roles (welding, press of Workforce Development to serve those brake operation, industrial maintenance laid off from area retail stores. and food processing and packaging). “Retail stores continue to make up a Roles in health care (CNAs/nursing huge part of our local economy, but with technicians, medical coding and other the recent closures of Shopko, Sears and care-givers). several others, it’s clear that the long-term Information technology (coding, secu- future of many retail roles simply isn’t rity analysts and infrastructure architects). there,” said Anthony Snyder, FVWDB The primary eligibility for individuals is chief executive. “Besides layoffs due to being permanently laid off, or soon to be Photo by Michael Cooney closures, retail stores are also ramping up laid off, from a local retail establishment their use of technology to replace workers, which includes brick-and-mortar stores including the growing use of self-serve such as Shopko, Dress Barn, Sears and Big Bago battle checkouts.” Younkers, and call centers that sell prod- Hundreds of fishing teams headed out in a series of four flights of about 80 boats each The grant will cover training of dis- ucts to consumers. for a shotgun start Saturday morning to compete for $125,000 in prizes at the 12th placed retail workers and support to en- Individuals can contact an American annual Battle on Bago – Summer Edition. With proceeds going back to the sure the training period can continue Job Center to determine eligibility and community, about 200 volunteers helped with the two-day event that started early uninterrupted, including mileage, child schedule an appointment. Training will each day with boats on trailers backed up for several blocks to get to Millers Bay boat care and other financial assistance. Up to begin as soon as the fall semester. Center launch in Menominee Park. The parade of high-tech boats with large engines attracted $15,000 in training expenses and $15,000 staff can also evaluate other training and many viewers who came to watch the 5:30 a.m. start as the first flight hit high speeds support programs available, including in support may be offered to each indi- to get to their planned fishing spots. vidual accepted into the program. Once Pre-Apprenticeship Training and training the initial $65,000 has been exhausted, paid for by the Workforce Innovation and the board will have the ability to apply for Opportunity Act. More information is at additional dollars in amounts of $100,000 www.wisconsinjobcenter.org or 920-720- Bike lanes on Oakwood recommended until the pool of funding is gone. 5600. The Oshkosh Traffic and Parking- Ad The proposed plan would allow for two visory Board recommended approval of traffic lanes, two bicycle lanes and on- adding bicycle lanes to Oakwood Road street parking. Fisk fireworks needs some support between 9th and 20th avenues with com- One opponent to adding bicycle lanes, Fire in the Sky over Fisk in the Town of port. mittee chairman Dan Becker the lone dis- a retired police officer, said having them Utica will be back to celebrate Indepen- The couple’s son Mike noted that no senter at its June 11 meeting. could result in younger children being dence Day but the family legacy that has one gets paid for conducting the display, The resolution also called for removing hurt while in traffic. made it happen since 1994 needs help to insurance or transport of the fireworks. parking restrictions so that drivers can Common Council member Bob keep it going. The show will be held July 3 in the unin- park on the street. Several residents ap- Poeschl voted in favor of the proposal, Fireworks Warehouse owners Howard corporated community’s downtown area. peared before the board supporting the saying there will be a need for increased and Marge Christianson shared the com- Phantom Fireworks is currently leasing removal of the restrictions. safety awareness for the public. pany’s displays to the community each Fireworks Warehouse and have been the year but with Marge’s death in March and company’s supplier the past 20 years. Howard’s recent retirement the couple’s Donations can be brought to the ware- children are asking for donations toward house at 1812 County FF, by mail at the the $7,000 cost of the displays. Donations Mike and Joyce Christianson’s home at had always been accepted but without the 5678 Fisk Ave. There is also a GoFund- former owners to cover the remaining Me.com page under “Fire in the Sky” Fisk costs the show will need additional sup- Fireworks 2019.

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New grants include: Study of youth suicide-related be- tries-Birth to Three Early Intervention Three of the 16 grants—about $601,000 Youth mentoring consolidation: haviors: $10,000 to conduct a research Program, Winnebago County Health De- of the $826,104 total —focus on the qual- $15,000 to design a program model and project to figure out why 12-18-year-olds ity and quantity of mentoring relation- hire a program team that will allow for are attempting suicide at nearly twice the partment, Oshkosh Area School District, ships. greater depth and breadth of service to rate of state and national averages. Collab- Davis Child Care Center, ThedaCare, “Children at-risk who have a mentor the Oshkosh community through a new- orators are NEW Mental Health Connec- UW-Oshkosh Head Start, Family Services for more than one year are more likely to ly restructured organization that merges tion, Winnebago and Outagamie County of Northeast Wisconsin, and Fox Valley enroll in college, less likely to skip school, Best Friends of Neenah-Menasha and Big Public Health Departments, Neenah Joint Early Childhood Coalition. less likely to use drugs or drink and more Brothers Big Sisters of the Fox Valley Re- School District, Samaritan Counseling, Regional community suicide preven- likely to hold leadership positions,” said gion. and UW Extension – Winnebago County. tion coordinator: $56,500 over three Lindsay Fenlon, executive director of Big Transitional shelter: $15,000 to re- Grade 8 mental health screening in years from the Oshkosh Area Communi- Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of the Fox search potential locations in Oshkosh for Oshkosh: $27,472 over two years to add ty Foundation and $169,500 over three Valley Region. “We’re excited to begin of- a transitional homeless shelter with sup- case management capacity in order to ex- years from the Community Foundation fering a new, innovative approach to men- portive services as well as build commu- pand mental health wellness screening to for the Fox Valley Region to create a com- toring that will make it easier than ever to nity awareness and support. Collaborators eighth-graders, which was planned but munity-level staff position to build infra- support the youth in our communities.” are COTS and Partnership Community put on hold due to the higher than antic- In the coming school year, BBBS and Health Center. ipated number of students in grades 9-12 structure for responding uniformly and the Oshkosh Area School District will Fall prevention for an aging commu- screening positive for concerns. Collabo- effectively to suicide attempts and com- pilot a nationally successful, vocational nity: $14,550 to create an action plan that rators are Samaritan Counseling Center of pletions, drive the Zero Suicide frame- mentoring program with the support of ensures all Oshkosh seniors, no matter the Fox Valley, Oshkosh Area School Dis- work into health care, and use data to a three-year, $300,000 grant. 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Murdock • Phone: (920) 236-7803 Page 8 x oshkoshherald.com June 19, 2019 June 19, 2019 oshkoshherald.com x Page 9 Page 10 x oshkoshherald.com June 19, 2019 June 19, 2019 oshkoshherald.com x Page 11 Many families face the tough decision of whether to turn down a potential pro- Winnebago County parks Women in poverty motion and pay raise or keep their current from Page 1 salary so they can still receive benefits. who fall between the cracks,” former Os- This becomes more complex if the person get $30,000 for play space hkosh Area United Way president Sue is a single childless adult, as many of the Winnebago County parks will receive agencies identified with the most innova- Panek said. “(The ALICE report) focuses federal aid programs require a dependent a $30,000 play space grant from the Na- tive and impactful project ideas, Winneba- on what it takes to achieve self-sufficien- to qualify. tional Recreation and Park Association go County will use the grant to install the cy, not the federal poverty line, which was “I see a lot of our individuals who stay (NRPA) and Walt Disney Co. as part of a initial portion of an outdoor recreation established more than 50 years ago and at the shelter having to weigh their op- program to provide a million children and and education facility called The Natural hasn’t been adjusted properly.” tions because if they lose their benefits, families with greater access to recreational Way at Community Park. According to data from the United they don’t think they’ll be able to manage facilities. More information about the project Way’s 2018 ALICE report, nearly 19 per- their funds to cover what they’re losing,” As part of the Meet Me at the Park is available through www.co.winnebago. cent of Oshkosh residents are living below Amanda Hammond, operations manager Play Spaces program, park and recreation wi.us/sites. The NRPA is a not-for-profit the federal poverty level and 28 percent of the Day By Day Warming Shelter, said. agencies were invited to share their best organization promoting access to parks are below the ALICE threshold. State- ideas on increasing access to play spaces and recreation for health, conservation wide, nearly 38 percent of Wisconsin resi- Oshkosh vs. other cities for children and families. Among the 25 and social equity. dents are part of an ALICE household. Compared with other municipalities “Forty-six percent of the members in in Winnebago County, Oshkosh ranks Community Band opens summer season our community don’t have their basic highest for households living below the The Oshkosh Area Community Band from early 20s to seniors who play a vari- needs met, and that’s just unacceptable,” ALICE survival budget, which is $19,848 under the direction of R. David Berndt ety of music styles. Incoming high school Mary Ann Dilling, Oshkosh Area United annually for a single adult, $28,584 for a and Jon Basten will open its summer/fall juniors or seniors may join for the sum- Way president and chief executive, said. married couple and $48,012 for a house- season with a free concert at 7 p.m. today mer season any time before July 24. The FPL is an income the federal gov- hold with two adults and two school- (Wednesday) at The Grand Oshkosh. ernment deems appropriate to be eligible age children. Additionally, 41 percent of Other summer performances will begin Hazel, E. Irving closed for aid, does not vary from state to state Oshkosh Area School District students at 7 p.m. at the Alberta Kimball Auditori- Hazel Street and East Irving Avenue are and does not take into consideration in- live below the FPL, and of those 41 per- um on June 26, July 10 and July 24. The closed until Friday for construction work. flation, lagging wages or rising health care cent — 210 — are homeless, according to July 24 performance will include the an- The eastbound detour is East Irving costs. It is re-evaluated annually by the an Oshkosh United Way study. nual children’s directing contest where all east to Oak Street, north on Oak, and east Census Bureau. The FPL for a single adult Northeast Wisconsin women living in young children ages 4-5 through middle on East Lincoln Avenue back to Hazel. differs from ALICE by nearly $7,000, at poverty fare worse than men, according to school are welcome to join. Southbound detour is Hazel Street south $12,140. It is determined by the federal a 2017 study funded in part by the Wom- The band’s fall performance will begin to East Lincoln, west on East Lincoln, government and is used to verify eligi- en’s Fund of Oshkosh. The Women’s Fund at 7 p.m. Nov. 2 at the auditorium. south on Grove Street, and east on Merritt bility for government programs such as is a subset of the Oshkosh Area Commu- The band comprises adult performers Avenue back to Hazel. FoodShare, the WIC federal assistance nity Foundation dedicated to improving neighborhood uses as well as things that program and BadgerCare. the lives of women, girls and all com- might happen with some larger groups or The FPL for a single person in 2019 has munity members of Winnebago County Lakeshore regional trails, things like that.” increased by only $1,000 since 2013. through philanthropy, grant making and from Page 1 The Fox River shoreline site has flood- The ‘benefits cliff’ education. This is the second such study consultants making the presentation was plains, wetland pockets and archaeo- the group has conducted over the past 20 Although there are resources for those years. Kathleen Duffy, a former Oshkosh resi- logically sensitive areas, and its western in need, many face what is called the dent. border runs along and below Interstate The study found poverty rates are higher benefits cliff, which is the point at which for women than men across all age groups, Duffy emphasized the rare creative op- 41. The city has already developed plans someone is bringing in an income the gov- and that older women are twice as likely as portunity that park space of this size pro- for a Riverwalk trail connection on the ernment deems “livable” and no longer older men to be in poverty. Regionally, the vides in the middle of a community like northern border of the former public golf qualifies for most federal programs. That wage gap ranges between 72 and 78 cents Oshkosh. course connecting the Tribal Heritage does not mean that person realistically has “This could be the next greatest, awe- on the dollar. As income is compound- Trail to Rainbow Park on the east end. enough money to live. ed over time and wages remain stagnant, some Oshkosh landmark that really em- The next opportunity for public input These are typically ALICE households braces the neighborhood and the resi- women see the effects of this gap. will be at 6 p.m. July 8 at the Oshkosh — working individuals and families who “The difficult thing is, as you study -pov dents who live here and the history of the Convention Center at a joint meeting of typically do not have a savings account, area,” she said. erty, you’ll come to learn that there are the Advisory Parks Board, Pedestrian and who usually have enough to cover the es- so many things around you that can go SmithGroup has been soliciting input Bicycling Advisory Committee and the sentials but can’t afford any type of finan- from city departments and through kick- wrong and affect your life,” Women’s Fund Sustainability Advisory Board. cial setback. Executive Director Karlene Grabner said. off meetings earlier this spring, which The consultants will present prelimi- When someone receives an increase in “It’s not just a job; it’s not just a house; it’s drew suggestions as diverse as a four-sea- nary concept plans for Lakeshore at the wages, it can trigger a reduction or loss in not just getting your dental work or men- son event space, public art, a fishing pier, Aug. 12 meeting of the Advisory Park benefits. This can be disruptive for fami- tal health in order. And when one peg gets kayak launch, ice skating, pickleball and Board and a Preferred Concept Plan at its lies because even though they are now shifted, everything else is affected, which basketball courts, with cultural heritage Sept. 9 session. bringing in more income, they do not is why it’s such a hard issue to attack at signage. have enough funds to be self-sufficient or any one angle because there are so many A Polco online survey conducted by A Preferred Concept Plan will be pre- to live without government programming. angles. That’s why the Women’s Fund has the city from May 17 through June 5 that sented to the Plan Commission on Sept. For example, if a person receives a $20 invested so much in this because we need sought demographic and park use infor- 17 ahead of the Common Council’s final approval expected in October. weekly raise they might lose their child to take a focused lens on how we can make mation while soliciting ideas drew 429 care benefit, which amounts to $600 a Information about the park master plan change in this community.” responses. month. and opportunities for public input are Next week: The benefits cliff and how Consultant Greg Caltino narrated the “You have an economic system that is available at www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/Parks/ it relates to poverty in Oshkosh, and the group’s slide presentation on its early working against you,” ADVOCAP Execu- LakeshorePark. differences between women and men in analysis of the site, and said their overall tive Director Mike Bonertz said. poverty. focus was providing a community-wide “We really want to know what you want resource that also serves the immediate to see here in terms of individual things,” neighborhood. SmithGroup project manager Nathan “A good community park brings in a Hilmer said. “What we also want to un- whole community but also serves the im- derstand is what is important to you as a mediate population around, so they often community, what are your values and how wear a lot of hats,” Caltino said. “They’ll do you see this park as an opportunity to have an edge that serves local walkup follow through on your values.”

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Main St. Historic Fox River Cruise, 6 p.m., On Comedy Improv Show, 9 p.m., Backlot Paddlewheel Riverboat Cruise, 6 p.m., Saturday, June 22 the Loos Cruise, Riverwalk at 1 N. Main Comedy House, 424 N. Main St. St. On the Loos Cruise, Riverwalk at 1 N. Oshkosh Fine Arts Association Plein Saturday, June 29 Main St. Air Festival, 7 a.m., Oshkosh Farmers Tuesday, June 25 Country USA, Ford Festival Park, Thursday, June 20 Market; 3 p.m., Sue Wegner’s Garden Paddlewheel Riverboat Cruise, 3 and 6 2535 W. Ripple Road Oshkosh Fine Arts Association Plein Oshkosh Farmers Market, 8 a.m., p.m., On the Loos Cruise, Riverwalk at 1 Oshkosh Farmers Market, 8 a.m., Air Festival, 9 a.m., Paine Art Center downtown N. Main St. downtown and Gardens, 1410 Algoma Blvd.; 5 p.m., Maker and Muse: Women and Early Wednesday, June 26 Oshkosh Charity Saddle Horse Show, Fox River Brewing Co., 1501 Arboretum Twentieth Century Art Jewelry Exhibit Oshkosh Charity Saddle Horse Show, 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Sunnyview Expo Drive Opening, 10 a.m., Paine Art Center and 6:30 p.m., Sunnyview Expo Center Center Ardy and Ed’s Cruise Night, 5 p.m., Gardens, 1410 Algoma Blvd. Paddlewheel Riverboat Cruise, 6 p.m., Broadway Bound: The Golden Tones, 2413 S. Main St. My Doll and Me Party featuring Amer- On the Loos Cruise, Riverwalk at 1 N. 2 p.m., Oshkosh Senior Center, 200 N. Waterfest: Scott Stapp, 5:45 p.m., ican Girl Doll Kaya, 1 p.m., Oshkosh Main St. Campbell Road Leach Amphitheater, 303 Ceape Ave. Public Museum, 1331 Algoma Blvd. We Need Each Other Wednesday, 4 Paddlewheel Riverboat Cruise, 3, 5:30 Brian James, 6 p.m., Fox River Brewing Nicki Sims and Hannah Rose, 6 p.m., p.m., Menominee Park Zoo and 8 p.m., On the Loos Cruise, River- Co., 1501 Arboretum Drive Fox River Brewing Co., 1501 Arboretum Thursday, June 27 walk at 1 N. Main St. Aviation Adventure Speaker Series: Drive Country USA, Ford Festival Park, Independence Truck & Tractor Pull, Flying Elvis’ Private Jets, 7 p.m., EAA 2001: A Space Odyssey, 7 p.m. Time 2535 W. Ripple Road 6:30 p.m., W9975 Olden Road, Pickett Aviation Museum, 3000 Poberezny Road Community Theater, 445 N. Main St. Oshkosh Charity Saddle Horse Show, Unity the Band, 6 p.m., Fifth Ward Friday, June 21 Wisconsin Glo vs. Music City Icons, 7 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Sunnyview Expo Brewing Co., 1009 S. Main St. “The Big Lebowski,” 7 p.m., Time Oshkosh Fine Arts Association Plein p.m., Menominee Nation Arena Center Community Theater, 445 N. Main St. Air Festival, 6 a.m., The Waters, 1393 Star Six Nine, 8 p.m., Dockside Tavern, Family Pirate Party, 5:30 p.m., Pollock Historic Morgan House tours, 234 Washington Ave.; afternoon on EAA 425 Nebraska St. Community Water Park, 1550 Taft Ave. Church Ave., 10 a.m. grounds Historic Morgan House tours, 234 Waterfest: Hairball, 5:45 p.m., Leach Carrellee, 8 p.m., New Moon, 401 N. Food Truck Friday, 5 p.m., South Park Church Ave., 10 a.m., 234 Church Ave. Amphitheater, 303 Ceape Ave. Main St. Marine Corps League Bingo, 5:30 Paddlewheel Riverboat Cruise, 3, 5:30 Oshkosh Comedy Showcase, 8 p.m., Comedy Improv Show, 9 p.m., Backlot p.m., Marine Corps League, 4715 Sher- and 8 p.m., On the Loos Cruise, River- Bare Bones Brewery, 4362 County S Comedy House, 424 N. Main St. man Road walk at 1 N. Main St. Friday, June 28 Comedy Improv Show, 9 p.m., Backlot Eun-Joo Kwak piano recital, 7:30 p.m., Country USA, Ford Festival Park, Sunday, June 30 Comedy House, 424 N. Main St. First Congregational Church, 137 Algo- 2535 W. Ripple Road Central Wisconsin Auto Collectors ma Blvd. Sunday, June 23 Free Beer and Hot Wings Morning Car Show, 7 a.m., South Park Dueling Pianos, 5:30 p.m., Menomi- Kids From Wisconsin: The Beat Goes Show, 5 a.m., The Grand Oshkosh, 100 Paddlewheel Riverboat Cruise, 1 p.m., nee Nation Arena On, 3 p.m.; Julie’s Touch of Silver Twirl High Ave. On the Loos Cruise, Riverwalk at 1 N. Lindsay Beaver, 8 p.m., O’Marro’s Pub- Corp, 2 p.m., Leach Amphitheater Spektral Quartet Library Concert, 10 Main St. lic House, 2211 Oregon St. Wisconsin Glo vs. Chicago Breeze, 3 a.m., Oshkosh Public Library Bearded Brothers Acoustic, 2 p.m., Paddlewheel Riverboat Cruise, 5:30 p.m., Menominee Nation Arena Oshkosh Charity Saddle Horse Show, TJ’s Harbor, 7098 U.S. 45. Wolf River Rendezvous moves to Winneconne Garden Club The Winneconne Historical Society is hosting a Wolf River Rendezvous and hosts annual walk Frontier Encampment next to its museum The Oshkosh Garden Club will hold its grounds at Marble Park during the Fourth annual Garden Walk from noon to 5 p.m. of July holiday. June 30 featuring five properties that can The old-time rendezvous tradition be viewed in any order. Homeowners will brings the American frontier to life fea- be in their gardens answering questions turing an interactive teepee exhibit, black and sharing gardening advice. powder dry musket demonstration, field Advance tickets are $8 for adults (chil- cannon and dugout canoe demonstra- dren under age 18 free) and available at tions, and frontier mercantile traders and House of Flowers, 1920 Algoma Blvd., food vendors representative of the early or through www.oshkoshgardenclub.org. 1800s lifestyle. Tickets are $10 on the day of the event at The encampment was part of Oshkosh garden locations. Sawdust Days for many years and needed Locations include Linda and DuWayne a new home due to the discontinuation of Loker, 80 N. Oakwood Road; Larry and the event. The cooperative effort will run Photo by Gary Meitner Karen Springer, 704 N. Lark St.; Chloe from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 3 to July 7 and The Wolf River Rendezvous and Frontier Encampment comes to Marble Park in Winneconne and Ross Wandschneider, 1609 and the Historical Society will make its five during the Fourth of July weekend. 1613 Jackson St.; and Phyllis Alecos, 917 museum buildings available free to tour to Brookwood Court. coincide with those times. tended weekend and are filled with canvas are authentically dressed in furs, leather, Typical encampments run for an ex- tents, campfires and teepees. Participants calico shirts and period clothing. Sex offender release set “We think a history encampment fits The Oshkosh Police Department has Best kept secret in Oshkosh! very well with what our museum complex informed the public that convicted sex offers,” said Arline Hoenecke, president of offender Sean T. Dettlaff will be released the Winneconne Historical Society. BEDDING Tuesday to a residence at 1105 Jefferson The society operates five museum build- ROOFING,INC. St. EST.1985 ings that include a late 1800s railroad de- SPECIALIST Dettlaff, 50, was convicted of possess- pot, early 1900s country parlor home and Great Quality,Surprising Prices ing female child pornography in 2009 and With moreexperiencethan anyother area roofer, an 1880s one-room rural schoolhouse. has served the sentence imposed for that Camper Mattresses -All Sizes we stayup-to-dateand involved in the ever- It is also home to the Steamboat House, conviction. 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June 19, 2019 oshkoshherald.com x Page 13 Country USA festival opens June 27 Country USA music festival returns Gates open at 2 p.m. each day with the June 27-29 to Ford Festival Park in Os- final shows beginning at 11 p.m. General hkosh with a lineup that includes Dierks daily admission tickets cost $69, $119 for Bentley, Brad Paisley, Alabama, Cole all three days and $259 for full pit access. Swindell, Justin Moore, Jon Pardi, Trace The main entrance is at 4125 Washburn Adkins, Scotty McCreery, Tyler Farr, Tra- St. Campers use the entrance at 2535 W. cy Lawrence, Neal McCoy and John Mi- Ripple Ave. Concert and event details are chael Montgomery. at www.countryusaoshkosh.com. Humane Society’s cats win talent prize Thanks to the work of cats Charlie, zation the first-place prize of $5,000. The Aven, Rocky, PJ and Tracer — along with society will have the opportunity to send human staff — the Oshkosh Area Hu- two people to social media feline sensa- mane Society has won the Cat Pawsitive tion Lil Bub’s birthday party where they’ll National High-Five Day Contest. have the chance to meet Lil Bub and Jack- A video from the society featuring shel- son Galaxy, renowned cat behaviorist and ter cat guests was picked as a fnalist out star of the television show “My Cat from of hundreds of entries, earning the organi- Hell.” Food Truck Fridays fundraiser at South Park Three Fridays with 15 food trucks and splash pad. live music are lined up for South Park by The food truck events are fundraisers the Friends of the Oshkosh Seniors Cen- that benefit programs and services provid- ter starting this week along with July 19 ed by the center. and Aug. 16 from 5 to 9 p.m. More information is on the Seniors South Park renovations were recent- Center Facebook page or by calling 920- ly completed with new playgrounds and 232-5306. Public library calendar June 19 4-9. Registration at 236-5208; No Home- LEGO Wall Open Build for Kids, 11 work Book Club: “Aliens are Coming!” a.m. to 2 p.m.; Drop in and Learn Stop 4:30 p.m., grades 3-5; Adult DIY: Photo Motion Animation, 2 to 4 p.m.; Garden- Transfer on Wood, 6 p.m. Stories by Star- ing for Pollinators, 6 p.m. light, 6:30 p.m., preschoolers. Siblings are June 20 welcome. High Hopes Early Literacy Storytime, June 26 Submitted photo 9:30 and 10:15 a.m., infants to preschool- LEGO Wall Open Build for Kids, 11 ers, siblings welcome; Morning Book a.m. to 2 p.m. Club: “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” June 27 GRILL teamwork 10 a.m., adults High Hopes Early Literacy Storytime, Oshkosh West High School technical education students show fire pits and grills they June 21 9:30 & 10:15 a.m., infants to preschool- built with members of Oshkosh Corp.’s design, engineering and manufacturing teams. Teen DIY: Galactic Night Light, 1 p.m. ers, siblings welcome; Jessie Jack Hooper: The grills are an extension of Project GRILL (Growing Readiness in Learning and Leading), an educational partnership between a manufacturer and high school that June 24 An Inspired Life, 6 p.m. teaches design, budgeting, welding and assembly skills. North High students similarly Family Storytime, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.; June 28 worked with teams from Muza Metal Products to create a stainless steel charcoal grill Read to a Dog, 4 to 5:15 p.m. Registration The Spektral Quartet, 10 a.m., children designed in the form of a tool chest. at 236-5208 and families; Flash Fridays, 1 p.m., grades June 25 K to 5; Kitten Kuddle, 1 p.m., teens Duke Otherwise, 10 a.m., children and June 29 families. Girls Who Code, 2 p.m., grades Movie Making Apps, 10 a.m., all ages able to overtake it before it got across Back in the Day the bridge, he started after it at a head long rate of speed. The bridge is furnished with a walking plank in Oshkosh history the middle of it, with the exception of by the Winnebago the draw. Along this plank he ran until 1990 W. Shell Rd. County Historical he reached the draw, when sudden- Oshkosh, WI 54904 & Archaeological Society ly he found that there was no plank (920) 231-1994 under him and that he was stepping www.zillges.com on something that felt like thin air. Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday 8am-5pm He fell headlong across an iron rod, Saturday 8am-12:30pm June 21, 1876 almost breaking his ribs. From that he A stranger tumbles into the river: rolled off into the river, so badly hurt Quite a serious accident occurred that he would have drowned had not last night to a stranger who was the bridge tender come to his rescue. F XVALLEY over-anxious to catch the train on He was taken to Dr. Linde’s residence the Northwestern road. 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They met at daughter Marcia, her husband Bob, her as “The little girl who had to stand on a a dance in March and were married three brothers and sister and being 90 … just Barbara Jean Johnson, age 90, passed chair to reach the microphone” on air months later on June 21st 1950. Barb about everyone from her youth. away peacefully on Sunday June 9th, fi- voicing religious songs accompanied on liked to stress … “they didn’t have to get She is survived by her daughter Chris- nally catching up on all the sleep she had guitar by her Mom from WBAA Radio. married” but Bob was so concerned to tell tine Johnson and grandson Taylor (Ka- longed for. She was born Barb Massey in The strict upbringing her Mother insisted his Mom about the marriage that it was lana) Johnson; Daughter Terry (Scot) Lafayette Indiana on August 21st, 1928, on … no dancing, no make-up, no cavort- kept secret until she was pregnant with Aaronson, grandson Wyat (Kimber) Aar- the youngest daughter of Zola Mae (Ap- ing, contrasted with her passion for enter- their 1st child Marcia. onson and three great grandsons Bent- plebee/Moore) taining. She said it was “in her bones” and To help pay the bills while Bob was in ley, Lincoln and Royce; Daughter Debra Massey and Mora De- found ways to do what she loved. school she worked for the Lafayette phone Johnson, grandchildren Alicia (Aaron) Witt Massey of Mam- She later formed a singing trio with her company, an A & P grocery store, wait- Widzinski, Lance Folske and great grand- moth Cave, Kentucky. older sister Lillian and Lill’s sister-in-law ressed at the famous XXX Drive-In near children Avery, Gavin and Livy; Son Eric Her then 44 year Millie known as the Melody Three. As a Purdue, and sold silverware door-to-door. Skoymyr (Jane Hu) and grandson Ray- old banjo playing wid- teenager her group missed their big shot In 1953 Bob graduated as an Aeronauti- teng. owed father to be took at fame when the manager of WASK in cal Engineer and took a job with Kiekhae- Visitation will be from 12 - 2 pm fol- Zola as a 2nd wife Lafayette got them an audition with The fer Mercury, moving to Oshkosh, Wis- lowed by service at First English Lutheran at 13 years old, thus Lawrence Welk Orchestra, but Lill’s hus- consin with their now two children. Bob Church in Oshkosh and burial at Lakev- Barb had 5-half broth- band wouldn’t let them go. worked for what became Mercury Marine iew Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers ers - Claude(Carl), As time went on The Melody Three for his entire career, becoming vice presi- please consider a donation to the Wild Bill, Archie, Don and became a short lived sister act called the dent of engineering. Rose Volunteer Fire/Rescue Department; Clifford, some older Indiana Red Birds, so named for their Barb and Bob raised 5 children in Os- 145 Grant Ave., Wild Rose, WI 54984 than her Mom. Every- bright red hair. She also played Ukulele hkosh and enjoyed many years of travel one in the family was and sang in a country/western music act adventures throughout the World and rec- involved in music and with her half-brother Carl. Then at the reational activities at their cottage on Big performing in various start of WW2 Barb went solo as The Mel- Hills Lake in Waushara County. ways such as carnival ody Sweetheart. She helped take down In her younger days Barb enjoyed fish- acts and selling elix- Hitler by singing requests on air, selling ing, boating, bowling, snow skiing, snow- Jennifer J Schunk irs in traveling medicine shows. Clifford War Bonds. mobiling and I think we even got her up on Jennifer J Schunk, age 52, passed away appeared in the 1936 film Oh Susanna Her two older brothers Leslie and Jim, waterskis a few times. Throughout her life on June 12, 2019. She was born in Mil- playing ‘fiddle” along side Gene Autry as who preceded her in death, both lost their she always enjoyed playing piano, singing, waukee to Donald and Corinne Dugan on a member of the Light Crust Doughboys. hearing at a young age from Scarlet Fe- dancing and taking care of her loved ones. May 18, 1967. The Doughboys were later inducted into ver. Among many accomplishments they She sold Avon and volunteered deliv- Jennifer is survived by her husband, the Rockabilly Hall of Fame and in 1995 became know as multi-sport athletes and ering Meals-on-Wheels for a time. She Joe Schunk; daughters, Emma and Hailey the Texas Legislature declared them the skilled boxers, billing themselves as The became an avid Packer fan, and like many Schunk; dog, Cleo; sisters, and a brother; official music ambassadors of the Lone Silent Hoosiers and boxing in the Golden of us, bled green-and-gold throughout the and nieces and nephews. Star State. Gloves Competition. Leslie later distin- years. A private memorial service was Barb began singing publicly at a very guished himself throughout a 41 year ca- Above all, she made anyone she met held. young age, learning to harmonize by age reer with the Indiana School for the Deaf. laugh, feel loved and light of heart. Her 4 she regularly performed at a variety of After the end of WW2 Barb met her sense of humor never failed her, even church events organized by her Mother, soon-to-be husband Robert Turner “Bob” through many difficult medical issues to- including many funerals, old folk’s homes Johnson who had returned from a tour of wards the end of her life. and weekly services provided to jailed duty in the Air Force in Okinawa, Japan She was proceeded in death by her prisoners. APEX ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS, LLC CURTIS LAW Do you have an outgoing personality? MORE PERSONAL INJURYRESOLUTIONS THAN ANY OTHER LAWOFFICE IN THE FOX VALLEY SALES HELP WANTED ♦ Personal Injury &Death ♦ Auto/Truck/Motorcycle Accidents Join us at the EAA Convention ♦ Recreational Vehicle Accidents ♦ Nursing Home Accidents Have fun at this world class event ♦ Premises/ConstructionAccidents ♦ Employment Law Great compensation for the week ♦ Family Law

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