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By Miles Maguire Herald contributor A close vote late last Tuesday by the Win- 9-0 Knights nebago County Board gave the local health officer a legislative mandate to impose re- Lourdes football strictive orders to fight COVID. season ends perfectly But that vote, which came after five months of review and a series of raucous Page 15 public meetings, also means that any such orders will be subject to intense political scrutiny and are unlikely to contain the Photo by Emil Vajgrt most sweeping measures allowed under Rock show Oshkosh North alumnus Tyrese Haliburton talks about his selection by the Sacramento Kings state law. Granite boulder’s move in last Wednesday’s NBA Draft. “The secret to keeping this power is us- in 1939 recalled ing it as cautiously as possible,” said Coun- Page 5 ty Executive Mark Harris. He said much Spartans star becomes of the controversy has been the result of a “huge public misunderstanding” about what the county was trying to do. Holiday cheers Critics said Harris and other county offi- Seasonal brews have Oshkosh’s first in NBA cials were engaged in a power grab and try- fessional basketball player from my city ing to restrict individual rights. But Harris a history here Haliburton praises means the world to me. I know I’m not go- said the goal was public safety. Page 6 ing to be the last so I’m trying to embrace Winnebago County, which reached community support everything right now and show as much 10,245 COVID-19 cases and 88 deaths this love to my community as possible.” Monday, is facing continued rapid growth By Alex Wolf To say that Haliburton, who helped Herald contributor in cases, he said. the North Spartans to a WIAA Division “We just have to slow that growth so we A lifelong dream became a reality for 1 state title in 2018 before spending two can get the community to the point when Santa coming Tyrese Haliburton last Wednesday night. seasons at Iowa State, earned this feat is an vaccines are available,” he said. The former Oshkosh North basketball understatement. During a Zoom meeting that includ- star became the city’s first NBA player af- Unlike many Division 1 athletes who ed hours of testimony, mostly negative, to town for ter he was selected No. 12 in the draft by make it to the NBA, he’s had to prove him- the Board of Supervisors voted 20-16 to the Sacramento Kings. self time after time. Being under-recruited amend the county code. The amendment “This is a big time for me and my fami- in high school, the 6-foot-5 guard had to clarifies the enforcement powers of the lo- holiday visits ly, my community – the city of Oshkosh,” prove to the Cyclones that he had poten- cal health officer, who is also the director of By Dan Roherty said Haliburton, who was projected to be See Haliburton on Page 14 See on Page 12 Oshkosh Herald a lottery pick this year. “To be the first pro- Pandemic Without the annual city holiday parade to join with this year, Santa Claus will be making his own rounds around city neigh- Oshkosh Corp. selects new leader borhoods in December to bring holiday Oshkosh Herald out the collective efforts of our 15,000 & Emergency and Commercial segments. cheer. dedicated and talented team members With his additional appointment to pres- Escorted by community members in ve- Oshkosh Corp. Chief Executive Officer around the world. ident in May, he also assumed responsi- hicles led by Mike Bennett, Santa encour- Wilson R. Jones will be stepping down Stephen D. Newlin, independent chair- bility for the Defense segment and global ages residents to wave and share greetings from his position April man of the board, supply chain, digital technology and mar- from their yards, porches and windows. 2 after 15 years of lead- praised Jones’ lead- keting functions. Not affiliated with any organization or ership and John C. ership through vari- “I am honored to lead this outstanding benefit effort, Bennett is bringing Santa Pfeifer, president and ous milestones while team,” Pfeifer said in the announcement. in a drive-by fashion to neighborhoods chief operating officer, achieving significant “We have tremendous talent, a commit- in the city and elsewhere in Winnebago has been named his growth for the com- ment to innovation and strong values that County from 5:30 to 8 p.m. most Thurs- successor. pany. Jones is credit- enable us to deliver essential products and days through Sundays next month. “It has been a priv- ed with instituting its services that build, serve and protect peo- As long as he has drivers and navigators ilege to serve as CEO People First initiative ple and communities around the world. I for each of the nights using his company’s of this great company Jones Pfeifer that empowers its em- would like to thank Wilson for his guid- truck, Bennett said he will be good to go for the last five years,” ployees and promotes ance and support, and the board for plac- as dates continue to be added based on Jones said in a statement. “I am proud of collaboration, personal goals and profes- ing its trust in me.” residents’ requests. the achievements we have made in our sional development. Pfeifer previously led Mercury Marine, culture, products and services and know Pfeifer joined Oshkosh Corp. in May and held various management positions See Santa visits on Page 13 they would not have been possible with- 2019 to lead the Access Equipment, Fire with ITT Corp. Page 2 x oshkoshherald.com November 25, 2020 Packers salute Oshkosh man’s service The Green Bay Packers and WPS Health site and transported material out of Iraq. Solutions paid special tribute last week to Friday earned the Combat Medic’s Oshkosh native U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Badge, one of the highest honors that can Joshua Friday and his family through its be achieved and only awarded to medics 923 S. Main St. Suite C Operation Fan Mail program. who treat a person while under direct en- Oshkosh, WI 54902 Military families and veterans are hon- emy gunfire. ored at each Packers home game through Friday reenlisted while serving in Iraq, General information/customer service: Julie Vandenberg the program that is in its 14th season. and he is now entering his 16th year with [email protected] Friday, a native of Oshkosh, joined the the Army. He trains future medics how to Phone: 920-508-9000 U.S. Army in 2005. 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Herald contributor Council member Michael Ford, who is also on the commission, thanked city staff The Plan Commission unanimously rec- ommended approval of a Jackson Street for facilitating the study, noting that Jack- corridor plan that focuses on overall needs son Street has been a “forgotten gateway” of the area from Murdock Avenue north to that hasn’t received a lot of attention as the Interstate 41 at its Nov. 17 meeting. community develops. The plan will be re- The study was put together by the con- viewed by other city boards for comment sulting firm of RDG Planning and Design before its goes to council. in conjunction with city staff and praised The commission also recommended: by commission chairperson Kathy Propp • Approval of a general development as an outstanding example of a planning plan and a specific implementation plan study, which beyond roadway updates con- for a multifamily subdivision off the 4200 Photo from Oshkosh Media siders surrounding land use, future housing block of State 91. The development in- Three siblings have found a home at the Menominee Park Zoo. and an economic analysis of the corridor. cludes 14 apartment buildings having 172 The Envision North Jackson Plan will go units, of which 60 are one-bedroom, 72 are before the Common Council in December. two-bedroom, and 40 are three-bedroom Young wolf pack finds home at zoo units. Jackie Miller, representing develop- An essential component of the study was From Oshkosh Media They are adapting to their new sur- public input meetings to obtain statements er S.C. Swiderski, said that rents will range roundings well, city staff reported. The about what needs to be done in short, inter- from $800 to $1,300 with accommoda- Early last summer the Menominee Park Zoo brought in three new wolves after the one male and two females are enjoying mediate and long-term time frames. tions for accessibility in some of the units. their new habitat at the zoo. Street redesign work as part of the project • Approval of a conditional use permit passing of its 17-year-old male gray wolf, Thunder. Zookeepers report the pack is lively and is intended to create a safer area for drivers that will allow a nonresidential accessory fun-loving, and certain they will become a and pedestrians by better controlling traffic structure exceeding 10,000 square feet at Koa, Okie and Hula were not siblings and it was hoped that they would adapt favorite of zoo patrons. Menominee Park’s speeds, adding curb bump-outs to shorten 2676 S. Oakwood Road. The permit within Facebook page has photos and videos of crosswalks, and improve driveway access the industrial park was requested by Mc- to their new surroundings and build rela- tionships as a pack. As the summer pro- the wolves. and snow storage. Two-way left turn lanes Mahon Associates for storage of materials Wolves are a natural part of the Wiscon- would be added at some intersections to used for steel frame building products. gressed it became evident these wolves were unable to bond. sin ecosystem and play an important role City budget approval for 2021 clarified Staff and zookeepers have worked with in maintaining biological diversity. The organizations dedicated to conserve and wolf population has recovered in the state A story on Page 7 of the Herald’s Nov. $41,952,700, an increase of 2.98 percent because of protections. 18 issue about the city’s 2021 budget over the 2020 budget, with a projected protect wolves for new placement. During these discussions staff became aware of To learn more about the wolves and passed by the Common Council misstat- tax rate of $11.1223, an increase of 21.96 how to make a donation go to www.osh- ed the budget numbers approved and the cents per $1,000 of assessed value. three young gray wolf siblings in need of a home. Born in May, the thought of having koshzoo.org. For more information, con- resulting tax levy. All items on the budget amendment tact Anne Schaefer, marketing and fund The 2021 budget was approved at option list were not approved as reported. three young pups grow up on the shores of Lake Winnebago seemed like the ideal development coordinator, at 920-232- $48,765,800, an increase of 1.97 percent Details on the 2021 budget can be found at 5306 or [email protected]. over last year. The overall tax levy will be www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/BudgetFinancials. situation.

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The Vanilla Cream Ale he brewed that “Pumpkin beers are great but there are morning was pouring in time for Christ- a lot of great breweries that already make mas. Lonsway, who had been named the them,” Wenger says. “We want to bring the brewmaster at Fox River earlier that year, Older labels from Oshkosh Brewing and Key Lime Pie to Thanksgiving dinner, in- didn’t realize it but he had just taken the Peoples’ holiday beers are shown, along with stead of the classic pumpkin pie.” The beer first step in reviving a lost tradition that a current seasonal offering from Bare Bones will be available exclusively at the Fifth had long been honored here. Brewery at right. Ward taproom. Holiday beer in Oshkosh dates back guish these beers is still something Osh- When Peoples Brewing closed in 1972 to at least 1913 when Peoples Brewing kosh brewers rely on. The current iteration it appeared as though the days of locally released a special beer in anticipation of of Fox River’s Vixen’s Vanilla Cream Ale is brewed holiday beer had come to an end Christmas. The Oshkosh Brewing Co. a deep-golden, strong ale brewed with ad- in Oshkosh. But now, almost 50 years lat- would later follow suit with its Chief ditions of Ceylon cinnamon, Madagascar er, the tradition is as vibrant as it has ever Oshkosh Holiday Brew. The seasonal spe- vanilla bean, and California orange peel. been. Happy Holidays! cialties were somewhat stronger than the ale. Cookies and Milk Stout is available in At 5.9 percent ABV, the beer is creamy/ year-round beers but were offered at the cans at Festival Foods and in cans and on Lee Reiherzer has been writing about Oshkosh’s beer sweet yet surprisingly drinkable. It’s cur- and its brewing history since 2010 when he launched regular price. It was a brewery’s way of draft in the Bare Bones taproom. rently available on draft at the Fox River the Oshkosh Beer website. He is co-author of “The saying “thank you” to its customers. The At Fifth Ward Brewing, they’ll release taproom in Oshkosh and in bottles at the Breweries of Oshkosh” and author of “Winnebago highly anticipated beers usually appeared their first holiday-themed beer this year. It County Beer.” brewery and area stores. just before Thanksgiving and were often At Bare Bones Brewery, they’ve brewed sold out by the first of the year. their annual holiday beer with ingredients Library opens lobby for pickup service Wilhelm Kohlhoff, who was a brewer those early Oshkosh brewers would never The Oshkosh Public Library started ers may be asked to wait outside to limit the at Peoples Brewing for much of the 1950s have dreamt of using. When the brewery’s carryout service this week that allows number of people inside. and 1960s, said that Peoples Holiday Beer Cookies and Milk Stout was brewed for cardholders to come into the main lob- “Carryout is one more way that we can was a couple of shades darker and slight- the first time in anticipation of the 2016 by to check out the materials they have expand our available services,” said Ruth ly stronger than the brewery’s flagship holiday season, the grist included more placed on hold. As an added convenience, Percey, assistant director for public ser- brand. than 100 pounds of chocolate chip cook- no appointment is necessary. vices. “Getting physical materials into the “We used a special malt; it was darker, ies. 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Are the only people following the Its creation signaled to the public that message gets my attention, a professor Oshkosh. The two most crowded were in budget process those who are also a part yes, we see your concern in this area, and teaching public budgeting with more regards to the creation of an equity and of the process? If the answer is yes, which yes, we want to address it. So while the than a passing interest in government inclusion committee, and the consid- it seems to be, it is really not shocking. creation of a subject-specific committee finance, it may not resonate with the eration of an indoor mask ordinance to Municipal budgets can be intimidating, was a good thing, it is only one commit- general public. combat COVID-19. they are made by and for government tee among many committees competing Perhaps a better message is that the The crowds at these meetings were not employees, not the public at-large. for resources and influence. budgeting process is an opportunity to surprising, both dealt with important Part of this is unavoidable of course, as It is through the budget process that influence policy. Instead of advertising issues dominating the wider public dis- budgeting is a bureaucratic process that resources are distributed broadly across discussions about mill rates and debt course at this moment in time. Last week facilitates government decision-making. all areas of a public organization. Creating capacity, we can position the budgeting we held our public budget hearing, and Budgets should be created with govern- the committee was an important enabling process as an annual referendum on the there was not a single public comment. ment leaders as an intended audience. reform, but it is through the budget quality of core services like public safety Why? But this fact should not come at the ex- process that equity and inclusion will and public works. From a design stand- Deep down I suppose I know the pense of the public audience, who are the actually be operationalized. point we can do a better job of building answer. Budgets are just not exciting to actual stakeholders in the results of the In other words, allocating resources for budgets as performance evaluation docu- most people. In my public budgeting budget process. The budgeting process any government priority enables imple- ments geared toward the general public. course I always ask my students who has is the most consequential thing munic- mentation, and ultimately success. So Embracing the role of policy in the experience reading municipal budgets. ipal governments do, and an area where again, why does this important process budget process is not without risk. At I usually get a few hand raises from my a little bit of public engagement can go garner such little attention? the national and state levels the budget biased sample. a long way to improving government Part of the reason, in my opinion, is process is, at times, used as an ideological Which leads to my next question: Who performance. that our field works hard to distinguish weapon. We do not want to see funding here has experience that was not part of Consider the previously mentioned eq- policy from finances. At the state level for core local services held hostage by in Wisconsin, we go as far as to identify the whims of a political party. While the policy items for removal from the state nonpartisan nature of local government budget process. At the local level, we take would serve as a check against misuse of pains to demonstrate that authorizing a the budget process, it may not be enough policy, and authorizing spending for a of a check. policy, are separate actions. But in reality, At the very least, those of us in local just about every major policy change in government can do a better job explain- Wisconsin occurs in the budget. At the ing the relationship between policy and local level, authorizing money for some- budgeting to our residents. 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Postseason competition for wom- athletics department has launched a Rise en’s basketball, women’s gymnastics, men’s as One campaign to help navigate the fi- and women’s track and field, men’s diving nancial impact of COVID-19 on Titan and wrestling were canceled in spring, fol- student-athletes, coaches and staff. lowed by the cancellation of spring and The Rise as One campaign is intented to fall sports. Winter competitions have been help ensure UWO student-athletes con- postponed until at least Jan. 1. tinue to compete at a championship level Being one step closer to competing is an and foster the student-athletic experience. exciting thought for English and journal- “The Rise as One campaign allows all ism double major Natalie Dillon, a senior Titans an opportunity to support our pro- on the softball team. grams as we battle through the fluctuating “I’ve been sidelined the last two years challenges presented to our athletics de- because of injury and the virus,” Dillon partment,” Assistant Chancellor of Athlet- said. “I want all the feelings that go along ics Darryl Sims said. “We have been able with a senior season; I want to go into my to enjoy a variety of great moments during last at-bat knowing this is it. 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Capacity But the provisions of the amended code limits were also imposed on workplaces, make it hard to see how these powers restaurants and bars. But Harris said he cannot foresee such Photo by Joseph Schulz would be used. Before the health officer Wisconsin Solidarity members collect food donations Saturday at the Convention Center. can enforce any order applying to more actions in Winnebago County. “I don’t than one person, group or place, the new think the majority of the board would sup- legislation requires that the board votes to port any of those measures,” he said. Father Carr’s pantry gets boost support the order. The Greater Madison Chamber of Com- “I’m not sure if the county board under- merce worked with local health officials By Joseph Schulz pantry at Father Carr’s or in the facility’s stands what they got themselves into,” said to write the new Dane County order. But Herald contributor kitchen. 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Gieryn dis- items, was organized by Wisconsin Soli- the album on the internet for free. At that “If that meeting would have been in per- puted this. darity, a community organization focused point, she and Cody brainstormed other son, I think there would have been a dif- “I’m not aware of any reach out by the on helping struggling families based in ways their organization could benefit the ferent outcome,” Casper said. “It’s going to chamber in this regard,” Gieryn said. “We Oshkosh. community, ultimately developing Satur- be different, let’s say, if an order comes in have asked the chamber to be supportive Brittany Stieg, the organization’s day’s food drive. that says they are going to close restaurants. of and promote the (Wisconsin Econom- co-founder, said the event was meant to The event was the first to be hosted by That’ll be tough.” ic Development Corp.) guidelines for help families that may be struggling going Wisconsin Solidarity, but Steig says the For now Harris does not expect that the businesses, and we welcome any collabo- into the Thanksgiving holiday. organization is planning other activities to county would impose any requirement that ration or input from our local businesses “We want to bring the community to- help those in need. would go beyond the governor’s mask or- and Chamber of Commerce as we look for gether by any means necessary,” she said. 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The every week. catch gave Ruedinger the team record for They didn’t let that distract them from single season yards and receptions. the task at hand as they had one goal in The season was not easy but Behnke mind Thursday night. knows what this group has meant to the After beating the Randolph Rockets 17- program. 14 a few weeks earlier, Lourdes was on a “We left a lot on the field against Ran- mission to prove they were better than that dolph the first time,” he said. “When we effort. The message was delivered as the play our game the way we should there Knights steamrolled to a 40-0 win to cap off aren’t many teams that can beat us. These a perfect season. kids showed the way for the younger kids “This is the best team in the history of Photo by Andy Ratchman and now we have high expectations every this school and the best senior class we have Dominic Kane pulls in a 25-yard touchdown catch for Lourdes in the second quarter. season.” ever had,” acting head coach Nick Behnke Both teams struggled in the first quar- Will Pollack for a six-yard score and 7-0 Bauer capped off an incredible season said on the win. “Yesterday when we found ter similar to their first meeting. While the lead. Despite a 28-yard completion on their in which he led the state in passing touch- out we would be playing Randolph instead Knights couldn’t muster much offensive- next possession, the Rockets couldn’t do downs and passing yards. His 310-yard per- of Reedsville the whole energy level of this ly, the Rockets countered with Brayden anything and gave the ball back to Lourdes. formance gave him 2,469 yards while his group went through the roof. Haffele and Jordan Tietz on the ground as Bauer then hooked up with Jack McKel- five touchdowns through the air gave him “We wanted to play Reedsville given they 34 on the season — all in nine games. they were moving the ball forward. Haffele lips for a 30-yard completion and Preston are ranked 3 and we are ranked 2, but there “This is a great way for all of us to end our found Matt Dykstra on a couple of occa- Ruedinger for a 24-yard completion. The is something about Randolph that brings season,” Bauer said. “I am proud of every- sions, but the Knights forced two turnovers drive came to a screeching halt as Bauer was out the best in our kids.” one on this team from the coaches to the on downs to keep the game scoreless. picked off in the end zone. Head coach Kevin Wopat had been in a players and for all the work they put in this Late in the first quarter, Charlie Weber The Knights bounced back with an in- COVID-19 quarantine protocol with his season. This whole group is a family and I and Josh Bauer ran the ball down to inside terception by Tietz on the next possession family for the last two games. Randolph’s 10 yard line. Bauer then found am going to miss them.” with great field position. Facing a fourth Along with season stats comes career and long, Bauer found Dominic Kane over stats and Bauer has left his mark on this the middle for a 25-yard score. program. The win made him 28-3 as a start- With the half winding down, Bauer and er, the winningest QB in program history McKellips hooked up for a 24-yard con- to go along with 5,704 passing yards for nection before Bauer used his legs for a 40- 76 touchdowns and 1,775 yards rushing yard run and score with less than a minute with another 32 touchdowns. All of those to go. The Knights went for the onside kick passing accolades are program records, but and for the second straight week recovered something he never looked to accomplish. it. That set up a 19-yard touchdown to “Records are great and all, but I never Ruedinger and a 27-0 halftime advantage. think about things like that,” Bauer said. The Knights needed only two plays into “Each week all I think about is getting a the third quarter to strike again as Kane win and I will do what I can to help us win took a Bauer screen pass 63 yards for a plain and simple. My receivers make things score. Kane led all receivers on the night easy for me so that is always fun to throw with 97 yards. to these guys. We put a lot of work in this

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Valley Christian looks “Our efforts this year will be focused on ship game the season before, the Knights “We have a lot of players who will be to build on momentum team ball on both sides of the court,” Gi- found themselves moving up as they took able to help us this season,” he said. “Our The Valley Christian Warriors are of- annopoulos said. “I believe that this group their shot in Division 4. JV team was 21-1 last year and is full of ex- ten the forgotten team among Oshkosh collectively is more athletic and deeper A couple of close regular season losses cellent players. All of them will be in the schools. They are coming off a 10-13 than last year. All five starting spots and to Manitowoc Roncalli and Milwaukee running for helping our team. I also feel season, including 6-4 over their final 10 playing time are up for grabs so we hope School of Languages, coupled with a two- like another one of our seniors — Nathan games, which should make the Warriors a that they will make it difficult for us to point loss to Iola-Scandinavia in the sec- Slagter — is going to play a huge role this team to watch. make those decisions.” tional semifinals, were the lone blemishes season. Nathan tore his ACL this summer “Last year’s team started a little slow as on a 22-3 season. and likely will not be able to return for Spartans searching we were a little young with a good core of Now back in Di- basketball. He will be our pillar and who our team being sophomores,” head coach for more consistency BASKETBALL vision 5, the loaded we look to and who we play for and will Louis Giannopoulos said. “As our young- Despite a senior-heavy team last sea- Knights enter the unquestionably be a huge factor in the PREVIEW er players grew more confident during the son, Oshkosh North was not able to find season No. 2 in the success our season. Leadership is power- season, we finished our last 10 games with the consistency it expected. At times, the state. Head coach ful and Nathan’s impact on our team will Spartans looked like a team that could Dennis Ruedinger is entering his 18th be profound.” a winning record of 6-4. Team unity and compete for the FVA crown. Then there season on the bench and second since re- The Knights are in a great position to senior leadership was instrumental to our were times where wins were hard to come turning as he has high expectations for his bring home the Trailways conference success down the stretch.” by. All in all, that led to a 13-11 record, in- group. once again as they haven’t lost a league Giannopoulos knows that for his team to cluding a 9-9 conference mark. “Every year is unique in its own way,” game in more than three seasons. For that continue to build on last season they will Head coach Brad Weber knows this sea- Ruedinger said. “I consider high school to happen, they must get through a tough have to rely on others to pick up the slack. son has some nice pieces but lacking the basketball to be an extension of the class- Hustisford team ranked No. 6 in the state “Losing two four-year varsity players room and an important aspect of our play- led by Dylan Kuehl. in Isaiah Wade and Yianni Giannopoulos experience of previous teams. ers’ education. We place a high level of im- “Hustisford has an excellent program will be very difficult,” he said. “Isaiah was “Our group has a nice balance of youth portance on developing lifelong character and we have a lot of respect for them,” our leading scorer, rebounder and shot and returners,” he said. “The talent is traits. I feel we will be given many more Ruedinger said. “It was such an unusual blocker. He scored over 1,000 points for there. We lack experience and not getting opportunities than normal to do so.” off-season that it is difficult to predict who his career and he was one of the state lead- a summer to play together kept us from Typically, when teams lose large num- else might have improved throughout ers in rebounds and blocked shots. Yianni adjusting like they would in a normal year. bers of seniors, they tend to take a step the summer. The teams whose players re- was our point guard and was second in I expect us to struggle early just learning back the following year. Lourdes will have mained committed to improving will have points and rebounds on our team and lead and adjusting and come on strong the sec- several spots to fill and leadership will be a huge advantage.” the conference in assists. He was our best ond half of the season.” the hardest thing to replace. Despite that, With the first game set for early Decem- defender and he always drew the toughest Even without Josh Dilling’s 19 points the Knights are loaded with talent as lead- ber, the Knights are ready to get after it. It assignment on defense. per game, Weber has a nice mix of return- ing scorers Preston Ruedinger, Josh Bauer, all starts with having fun, which Rueding- “It will be very difficult to replace that ing athletes headlined by three-year var- Jack McKellips and Jack Huizenga all re- er preaches. kind of productivity that those two gave sity performer Jalen Keago, who finished turn from last year’s squad. “Number one thing we need to do is us. We lost five seniors from last year, but second in scoring last season. we feel that we have a good group of stu- “Jalen Keago and Mason Day will be our dent athletes returning.” leaders this season,” Weber said. “Look for Quality Home Care for Seniors in Oshkosh The Warriors have a lot of familiar faces Cooper Juedes who saw varsity time as a and that starts with seniors Jaden Francis, See Basketball on Page 17 Right at Home can help youwith... Matt Curtis and Elijah Wade. Joining them

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Taking over a derstand/learn what your strengths and to rely heavily on these players once again Fond du Lac should have a pretty solid program that has struggled to win games weaknesses are and work to improve your and hopes others can step up. program; they are always very competitive over the past five years is a whole different weaknesses. Be a student of the game we “We have some great players returning every year. The rest of the conference is as game as now second-year Oshkosh Ice- want you to play.” along with several younger players that wide open as ever. The good thing is, if we hawks head coach John Thomson found Unlike most teams in the Badgerland, can have an impact of our overall playing can play to our potential there is no reason out last season. the Icehawks return plenty of firepower but potential,” he said. “It will also cause a why we can’t compete with anyone.” In his first season on the bench, the have some holes to fill. One of those will be healthy competitive spirit among the old- Thomson and his players know the Icehawks managed in goal where Connor Klett patrolled the er players to work hard to have an impact goals in mind won’t come easy. A lot of HOCKEY just two wins. That pipes last season. The wins never translated with the team play.” work needs to go into having a successful PREVIEW included a win- but Klett often kept the Icehawks in games Unlike most hockey conferences across season and Thomson is hoping hard work less 0-7 campaign longer than many teams expected. Look for the state, the Badgerland is one of the pays off. in the Badgerland senior William Engedal to step in this sea- toughest and most balanced leagues. “For the short term, we need to under- Conference, which continues to be a trend son to shoulder the load. Nearly every team has won the confer- stand that whatever we do will not be given for this team. Now with one season under Offensively speaking, the Icehawks will ence title since 2011. Teams like St. Mary to us. We need to work hard for everything his belt, Thomson is looking for better re- be in good hands as their top three scorers Springs and Neenah will always be looked we get,” he said. “As far as long term, we sults from his group as expectations are from a season ago return. Forward Dylan at as favorites, but don’t count out Wau- need to work more with the young hock- going to be higher. Sprister led the team with 14 goals last sea- pun, Fond du Lac or Fox Cities Stars as ey program and assist and be a part of that “First and foremost, we need to stay safe son. Fellow forward and now junior Ethan teams who can contend. The Icehawks are program and help develop players in any with all that is going on,” Thomson said. Hoodie added 11 goals of his own. Senior hoping they can be in the mix as they are capacity we can. The sooner we can do that “We have talked as a team and I have stat- defensemen Jacob Sprister was second on looking to surprise people. the more long-term success we will have.” in and year out and should be once again. Although head coach Michael Johnson quez Overstreet and Nick Pohjola to go Basketball “You have two coaching legends in Mike and his team hoped for better results, be- along with many juniors. Overstreet was Schalow and Lucky Wurtz,” Weber said. ing able to finish with a winning record in a double-digit scorer as a junior while from Page 16 “The tradition of this league is something that league is nothing to be disappointed Pohjola was injured off and on. Johnson sophomore to make huge strides this sea- that current players grew up watching and about. sees him as someone who can make a big wanting to emulate.” son.” “With so much going on over the last difference. Along with those three comes a cast of New-look Wildcats eight months and not being able to have “For us to contend and have a good sea- any sort of off-season activities, just being underclassmen eager to make their mark. son, we need to stay healthy and bubble Sophomores Christo and Ari Giannopou- expecting to move up able to play is exciting,” Johnson said. “We ourselves to avoid quarantine periods,” los will be on the roster as will freshman Playing in the loaded FVA conference is are going to focus on getting better and Johnson said. “Obviously, there are things Steven Clark. All are going to play a key never an easy task, but for Oshkosh West staying healthy every day.” we can control, but there are lots of things role in helping the Spartans contend in they have been able to hang tough. Led The Wildcats are going to need to re- the FVA. by another strong group of seniors that place another strong senior class that was we can’t control. If we continue to do what Both Kimberly and Neenah are ranked formed great chemistry over the season, led by Karter Thomas and Caleb Fuller, we need to do to stay healthy and our in the top 10 for Division 1 with Kaukau- the Wildcats finished in the middle of who accounted for roughly 60 percent of young players mature very quickly then na as another solid program in Division 2. the standings at 11-12 overall and 10-8 in the team’s scoring last season. The Wild- I don’t see why we can’t compete in this Those teams tend to be the favorites year FVA play. cats return a pair of strong seniors in Jac- league.”

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Covid, at Edenbrook and was involved in lighting, music, and third-generation home on Lasley Shores He is survived by cousins of his de- on Bowen St. in Osh- unique entertainment for school and on Lake Winneconne. Neighbors loved ceased mother, Viola (Fauske) Ehmke, kosh, listening to his other events. During hunting season, it to see Bill walk with his cigar and walking who reside in northern Wisconsin. favorite music. He was not unusual for guns, rifles and car- stick; he was always friendly and loved to In Bill’s memory, light the incense and was content there, tridges to be in school lockers for trading converse and share stories of a sustainable set out some libation upon the altar of life thankful for meat, during class breaks. He was famous for the life on the lake. and let the star winds carry us on until hot food, and plenty Egyptian Funeral Barge that opened the Bill worked as a Senior Computer Ana- dawn. to eat. As he was “ac- Winneconne bridge during peak fishing lyst for Kohl’s Department Stores in West No formal services will be held. Burial tively dying”, his friend since 1958, Nancy season, and the coffin he slept in equipped Bend. He was a professional photogra- will be in the family plot at Wisconsin Me- Mary (Henell) Ellefson, was able to spend with light and sound. Bill enjoyed using pher, fisherman, ice fisherman, carp spear- morial Park, Brookfield, Lot 446, Block 5 precious hours with him, singing, pray- his skills at The Exclusive Company for er, turtle hooker, raccoon hunter, preparer 18. Mueller Funeral Home, Winneconne ing, and slipping him sips of his own craft- Mr. G. He attended college at Fox River of smoked fish, and an avid gardener, pro- is assisting with arrangements. ed cranberry wine. From 2000, Bill had Valley Extension Center, the University of cessing the food he harvested. Bill was a If you wish, please submit online con- proudly refrained from all alcohol. Wisconsin, and UW-Oshkosh. Reiki Master, Tai Chai teacher and crystal dolences to muellerfh.net. He was born in Milwaukee, baptized On December 21, 1966, he married expert. His heart, mind and soul were al- Mueller Funeral Home Winneconne 920-582-4242 Marilyn Hart ies, and travelling with her husband and Christopher Will) Hart, Courtney (Tyler) Marilyn Hart, 92, of Oshkosh passed youngest son. She was also an active mem- Fredrickson, Samantha (Paul Raspel) Hart; away at Park View Health Center on No- ber of Al-Anon. She was a member of the great-grandchildren, Faith Will, Evangeline vember 20, 2020. Wesley United Methodist Church of Os- Frederickson, Olivia Hart, Emelia Adams, Marilyn was born on hkosh Ladies Society. Marilyn always en- Anna Adams, Lauren Adams as well as one August 22, 1928 to joyed taking a ride down “Memory Lane”, great-granddaughter on the way. In addi- the late Carl Buehlow 7th Street in Oshkosh. She would want to tion to her parents and husband, Marilyn and Eleanora Heisler go very slowly as she pointed out every- was preceded in death by her daughter Let- in Oshkosh. She one who lived on either side of the road in ty M. Evenson, infant son John Hart, and married Ted Hart on the 1930s and 40s. daughter-in-law Dawn Hart. August 31, 1946. He Marilyn is survived by her sons James Memorial services for Marilyn will be preceded her in death (Pamela) Hart, Robert Hart, Ted Hart Jr.; held at a later date. A memorial has been in 2010. her daughter Anna Marie Hart; her brother established. Marilyn was a homemaker for most of Dennis F. Kinderman; grandchildren, Me- The family would like to thank the nurs- her life and enjoyed camping, spending lissa (Phillip Kundiger) Hart, Justun (Ju- ing and Administrative staff at Park View time with her family, watching old mov- lie) Hart, Britni (Tom) Adams, Danielle( Health Center and Lori and Kelly at Com- munity Care. 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© 2020 by Vicki Whiting, Editor Jeff Schinkel, Graphics Vol. 36, No. 51 Think About It! In the 1600s, the Wampanoag Nation had about Today’s Kid Scoop provides two different points of seventy thousand people living in 67 villages. view about the coming of the Pilgrims to North This map shows some of them. The large print America. shows the Wampanoag name of a village. The small print gives the modern name. Use the newspaper to understand different points of view. hen the Select one article from today’s newspaper and Pilgrims MASSACHUSETTS arrived at what is identify two people or groups of people affected by now Plymouth, PAMET the news in the article. Truro Massachusetts, TITICUT PATUXET they met native Bridgewater Plymouth Write one or more sentences telling each person or peoples who had NAMASKET group’s point of view about the news. lived in the area COHANNET Middleborough for thousands of Taunton years. Their name, AGAWAM Main topic of article: Wampanoag, SEEKONK NAUSET means “People of ASSONET Wareham MANOMET Wellfleet MATTAPUSIT Bourne the First Light.” Swansea This name was APTUXCET POCASSET chosen because POKANOKET CUMMAQUID Bristol Fall River MANNAMOYIK they lived on the MASHPEE Barnstable Chatham Person or group #1: east coast and ACUSHNET RHODE New Bedford they received the light of dawn ISLAND before anyone to AQUIDNEK the west. SAKONNET Little Compton NAUSHON ATLANTIC Point of view: OCEAN CAPOWAK Can you find the Martha’s Vineyard CHAPPAQUIDDIK region shown on AQUINNAH the map at right Gay Head on a U.S. map? NANTUCKET Standards Link: History: Based on map developed by Nanepashemet for the Plimoth Plantation Wampanoag Program. Recreated with permission of Plimoth Plantation, Inc. Students understand the reasons that Americans celebrate certain holidays.

This trouble-making turkey Celebrations of thanksgiving in North America has taken some words out did not ______with the Pilgrims at ______of these paragraphs. Can in 1621. Gratefulness was (and is) a very Person or group #2: you find where each word important part of ______life. belongs? The Wampanoag have held ______to give thanks since ______times. And not just for a good ______. The Wampanoag Point of view: give thanks for the birth of a child and other Find It! good fortune. In fact, giving thanks was the Give each person at ______reason for Wampanoag celebrations. your Thanksgiving feast a page of the newspaper. See who In November of 1620, exploring colonists found corn buried in the ground. can find each of They called corn “Indian wheat.” Here are two viewpoints on this same event: the following in his or her paper: • An odd number The arrival of colonists • The word Standards Link: Writing Applications: Use strategies (e.g., point of from Europe was seen “thanks” view) to write for a variety of purposes. differently by different groups of people. The • Something to Wampanoag were be thankful for cautious and unsure about • A delicious food these new people. The • A Thanksgiving colonists were relieved to event be done with their long • A good place Thanks for always being voyage, but afraid of to visit such a great friend, Chris! what might lie ahead. Standards Link: Research: Use the newspaper to Standards Link: History: Students understand the history of how communities in North locate information. America varied long ago. © 2003 Plimoth Plantation, Inc.

WAMPANOAG I am the shape of all things given by The Creator. VOYAGE HARVEST I have no end and no beginning. W N E R U T A N P E I am the shape of life itself. COAST H A S F O R T U N E … telling a friend you’re thankful PILGRIMS they’re your friend! T T M O E T N P L S What am I? CREATOR PLYMOUTH U I I P G W A O E T NATIVE O V R H A R V E S T 16 9 6 15 9 13 17 PLENTY M E G D Y N D A R F CORN Y F L L O C O R N C Thanksgiving DAWN 21 - 5 = A 11 + 6 = E 21 - 8 = L L I I I V C G A H T 18 - 9 = C 14 - 8 = I 24 - 9 = R FORTUNE P L P L E N T Y G S I am thankful for … SEED Complete this sentence. Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recongized identical Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions. LIFE words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.

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