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December 12, 2018 x oshkoshherald.com Volume 1, Issue 49 Inside Vehicle fee options get scrutiny resurfacing improvements. serve as a proxy of site development and City panel studies financing At its Dec. 5 meeting the panel recom- corresponding impact on the transporta- method used by Neenah mended the city provide more informa- tion system. The number of ERUs would tion on a mechanism already being imple- dictate the charge to a property. By Tom Ekvall mented by the city of Neenah to finance The rationale for Neenah’s proposal us- Herald contributor its improvements. Neenah sets a fee sim- ing impervious, or paved, areas is that they ilar to an equivalent runoff unit (ERU) can be viewed as an indication of the level The Oshkosh Long Range Finance utility charge, known as a transportation of development and more broadly viewed Committee will continue reviewing its assessment replacement fee (TARF). as an indicator of impact on the transpor- plan to recommend the city implement E-recycling According to a Neenah staff report, the a vehicle registration fee to finance street See Vehicle fees on Page 18 Sadoff adds focus on basis for using the ERU measurement is to handling electronics Page 4 Space legend Apollo 8’s Borman dedicates EAA exhibit Page 5

Arena thriller Herd ends losing streak with big OT win Page 14 Girls hockey Photo by Michael Cooney North player Verstegen leads alliance team Special visit Jennifer Meyer’s children, 3-year-old Dylan and 6-year-old Charlie, tell Santa Claus what they would like at a recent Oshkosh Winter Page 17 Farmers Market. See Page 8 for the story of the man behind the magical persona. Winnebago ice shove shows powerful presence By Rob Zimmer pened to be just right with perfectly timed Herald contributor winds at just the right angle to create an awesome display of nature’s might. Strong winds and weak ice combined Mountains of ice along the shoreline, as over the past week to create a spectacular well as along fractures far out of the open showcase of nature’s power and majesty water, create a picturesque and beautiful along the Oshkosh shores of Lake Win- icy world. A light, fresh snowfall on top nebago. of the shattered ice piles creates an even Several days of strong northeast winds more elegant and beautiful display. piled up fragile ice shards along shore- Last year at this time, Lake Winnebago lines facing that direction, creating mas- had not even frozen over. The lake began sive mountains of ice that in some cases to freeze last week with the colder tem- reached 8 to 12 feet in height. At Menom- peratures and had reached 3 to 4 inches inee Park and other locations, massive ice thick in places before the strong winds shoves stand along the shoreline as layer tossed much of it aside. upon layer of ice has been driven ashore Dramatic ice shoves can be seen at by the strong wind. Menominee Park as well as other loca- While many residents proclaim the ice tions with northwest-facing shorelines. shoves to be early this year, December ice Additional large shoves can be seen along movement on the lake is quite common, County A between Oshkosh and Neenah, especially on the east shore where winds as well as south along U.S. 45 to Fond du from the west and northwest after early Lac. winter cold fronts often pile up the ear- Photo by Rob Zimmer ly-season ice. Ice shoves along Lake Winnebago’s Oshkosh shore, such as here at Menominee Park, came See Ice shove on Page 8 The setup for this week’s storm hap- early this year with strong northeast winds shattering fragile ice on the big lake. Page 2 x oshkoshherald.com December 12, 2018 Community news briefs Youth Choir for several years in different capacities, YMCA employee accused according to police, and was working in Father in court for death marks 25 years of sexual assault of child the child drop-off day care center. Police of 2-month-old son An employee of the YMCA on 20th are working in conjunction with the Win- A 27-year-old father accused of shak- with concert Avenue is accused of first-degree sexual nebago County District Attorney’s Office ing his 2-month-old son until he suffered The Oshkosh Youth Choir marks its assault of a child and false imprisonment and staff at the YMCA. brain damage and died appeared Dec. 4 25th anniversary and the 15th year for after an incident last Wednesday morning, “We are dismayed and appalled upon in Winnebago County Circuit Court on its current director with a special perfor- according to Oshkosh police. learning of the allegations against an em- first-degree reckless homicide charges. mance Dec. 19 at the University of Wis- Police were told the 75-year-old man had ployee,” Tom Blaze, president and chief A preliminary hearing for Cory D. Ly- consin-Oshkosh with members of the inappropriate conduct with a child Nov. 27 executive of the Oshkosh Community ons of Oshkosh was set by Court Commis- UWO Percussion Ensemble. and was taken into custody Thursday after YMCA, said in a statement. “Upon learn- sioner Bryan D. Keberlein for Dec. 13 in “Laut Nacht” translates to “Loud Night” a detective’s initial investigation. Officers ing of concerns regarding their conduct, the death of the infant Nov. 29 in the 500 as the show contains hard-driving songs are continuing to investigate the incident. the Oshkosh Community YMCA began block of West 8th Avenue. Oshkosh police with a vibrant percussive beat with a twist The employee has worked at the YMCA an internal investigation that led to con- went to the home at 7:14 p.m. where they on the traditional carol “Silent Night.” Di- tacting the Oshkosh Police Department. found the baby nonresponsive and later rector Jennifer Jensen rewrote the lyrics Based upon our investigation, the employ- pronounced dead at a local hospital. to three modern pieces to make them into ee was terminated as an employee of the Court documents state Lyons was Christmas tunes. The remainder of the Oshkosh Community YMCA. watching the child at his home while the show contains songs that will be familiar “We are cooperating fully with author- infant’s mother was at work for the first to some but all with a strong beat to keep ities as they continue their investigation. day since the birth. Keberlein set a cash the evening flowing. Our focus now is providing care and as- 923 S. Main St. Suite C bond of $250,000 for Lyons, who faces up The free concert begins at 7 p.m. in the sistance to our YMCA families and staff. Oshkosh, WI 54902 to 66 years in prison for the death and a UW-Oshkosh Music Hall. Those with questions or concerns regard- previous felony conviction. The Youth Choir was formed in 1993 General information/customer ing this situation are urged to contact the by Carl Chapman, director of choral ac- service: Julie Vandenberg Oshkosh Police Department.” Police, service officers tivities at UW-Oshkosh and for the Osh- [email protected] Man charged in stabbing welcomed to department kosh Chamber Singers. The offshoot of the Phone: 920-508-9000 The Oshkosh Police Department re- Chamber Singers was designed as a spring- Website: www.oshkoshherald.com attack against neighbor cently welcomed new officer Abigail board to get children involved in choral en- A 24-year-old Oshkosh man made his O’Neil, who was hired July 9 as a police tering fourth through 12th grades. News tips and story ideas initial appearance on first-degree inten- cadet and graduated from the Northeast In 1995 a second group called the Cho- [email protected] tional homicide charges last week in the Wisconsin Technical College Recruit risters was formed to accommodate growth stabbing of a neighbor who had been Academy on Nov. 14. and development of less-experienced sing- Advertising locked out of his apartment and had asked ers to prepare for a more advanced reper- [email protected] O’Neil is from the Marinette area and to use a phone. earned her bachelor’s degree in criminolo- toire. In 1998 the two choirs were merged Andrea Toms: 920-508-0030 A cash bond of $750,000 was set Dec. to unify their choral strength and became Samuel Kieckhafer: 920-508-0084 gy in May from the University of Wiscon- 6 for Dustin W. Rosenkranz in Winneba- sin-Whitewater. She was employed as a an independent organization in 2001. The current three groups are the Etude Classified Advertising go County Court before Commissioner campus service officer at UW-Whitewater Bryan D. Keberlein. Rosenkranz made his and served as a volunteer firefighter/EMS Choir (third through fifth grade), Lyric [email protected] Choir (sixth through eighth) and Aria 920-508-9000 appearance by video and further proceed- at the Whitewater Fire Department. ings were set for Dec. 13. He could face up The department also welcomed new Choir (ninth through 12th). All advertisements are subject to to 60 years in prison on the charges. community service officer Jadon Solis. the applicable rate card, copies of The 28-year-old man was hospitalized The graduate from Amherst High School which are available from our Ad- with what police described as life-threat- is currently enrolled at Fox Valley Techni- vertising department. All ads are ening injuries after being stabbed multiple cal College in the criminal justice program. subject to approval before publica- times with a knife the afternoon of Dec. 1 Retired officer James Scovronski was GreatEstate’s tion. Oshkosh Herald reserves the at a rooming house where he lived on West presented with his retirement shadow box right to edit, refuse, reject, classify New York Avenue. Rosenkranz reportedly Nov. 20 after serving the department and or cancel any ad at any time. Errors suffered minor injuries in the altercation. community for 39 years. 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Commercial St. •Neenah www.oshkoshherald.com. 920–969-9700 December 12, 2018 oshkoshherald.com x Page 3 County seeks city site to house sex offender By Tom Ekvall there is no guarantee as to what will hap- ty Development Department approval. and truck repair, auto service, towing, Herald contributor pen to the property should the occupant In other action, the commission recom- auto parts sales and auto sales. move elsewhere. mended a specific implementation plan The commission also held a workshop The Oshkosh Plan Commission recom- Plan Commission members said the amendment to allow vehicle sales at 1911 to discuss bringing the city into compli- mended approval Dec. 5 for a condition- approval is only for the person to be sit- W. Snell Road on a property that has been ance with recent state requirements in- al use permit that will allow Winnebago uated on county-owned land. Members subject to legal actions by the city for failure volving vacation use rentals. Planner Mark County to house a registered sex offender had raised questions as to the status of the to abide by previous requirements. Lyons said the city’s present ordinances on county property at 601 County Y in a housing when the person, whose identifi- The property contains an auto service are no longer compliant with state laws, two-bedroom mobile home. cation was not made public at the meet- garage known as Loren’s Truck Plaza, which may have consequences for those Attorney Samuel Hall with Crivello ing, will no longer live there. which has had inoperable vehicles stored renting out properties during EAA and Carlson, representing Winnebago Coun- The property is adjacent to the Winneba- in the open, a use not permitted under other special events. ty, said the county must find housing for go County Sheriff’s Department and Solid city zoning ordinance. Planning staff is Lyons said the measure would pertain an Oshkosh person scheduled to be re- Waste/Recycling Transfer Station. The requesting that conditions be placed lim- to people who rent out properties for leased and is willing to provide the home approval will allow establishing an institu- iting the length of time a vehicle may be more than 10 days and fewer than 29 days for the individual if the Common Council tional residential facility on the property. kept in an enclosed storage area to six during the calendar year. A room tax fee also approves the permit. Planning staff had recommended the months and that outdoor storage area may be required as part of new procedures Hall said the court system is mandat- county provide a site plan, landscape plan fencing be required including an 8-foot to be considered by the commission at a ing that housing be provided, adding that and building elevation plan for Communi- solid fence. Permitted uses include auto future meeting. Development group looks back on solid year of growth By Tom Ekvall White noted that the greater Oshkosh help businesses of all types find a good Herald contributor region has become recognized nationally match. He said the group helped 43 com- for its quality of life and as a place to work, panies and business prospects with “prop- The Greater Oshkosh Economic Devel- “receiving as many as a dozen Top Ten erty matchmaking assistance.” opment Corp. highlighted Oshkosh’s eco- ranking nationally by numerous reputable Highlights during the last year include nomic growth during 2018 at its year-end sources.” refurbishing the former Eagles building meeting Dec. 5 at The Howard. “These recognitions show that we do into The Howard, formation of the Saw- Jason White, executive director of GO- not just have activity in greater Oshkosh, dust District Advisory Committee to dis- EDC, told about 200 people representing but that our efforts are meaningful and cuss a vision for the area, development of government, business and civic leaders measure up well with other regions,” he the Menominee Nation Arena, approval that the organization had a progressive said, “Right now we have the support of of two federal Opportunity Zone areas in year in furthering the city’s economic de- Photo by Tom Ekvall a city, a village, the county and six towns. the city, the launching of the multimodal velopment climate. GO-EDC director Jason White gives a “We cannot be a complete region with- transload facility in the Southwest Indus- White said a new strategic plan adopted presentation highlighting Oshkosh economic out relationships with all of our munici- trial Park and construction of the global a year ago exceeded expectations in 2018 growth from the past year. palities. We are stronger collectively and headquarters for Oshkosh Corp. taking care of “our core, our businesses, the strengths and assets of one municipal- He said that a big part of future efforts their employees and our entrepreneurs.” targeted industry development. He said ity support one another and the whole.” will be “ensuring the vibrancy of our in- Key focus areas included business re- projects the group assisted brought in 636 White said one of the strengths of the dustrial base, including maintaining the tention and expansion, workforce de- new jobs while retaining 1,773 positions organization is its site selection efforts to integrity of our industrial parks.” velopment, entrepreneurial growth and and $125.4 million in capital investment. Extraordinary communities. Exceptional care. Bella Vista's FESTIVAL OF TREES SATURDAY,DECEMBER 15 1:00 –4:00PM 920-655-4792 LakeshoreManor's HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY,DECEMBER 15 1:00 –3:00PM 920-593-9054

AL #14668, 14666,14665 |WWW.SENIORLIFESTYLE.COM Page 4 x oshkoshherald.com December 12, 2018 Sadoff expands e-recycling with data certifications handled the right way. We will provide Oshkosh facility will key on those containers during business hours, electronics, erasing data but we’re not going to do the scale-and- weigh.” By Dan Roherty Lasky said the restructuring won’t take Oshkosh Herald away from its steady scrap metal opera- tions while dedicating the Oshkosh facil- Sadoff Iron and Metal Co. is restructur- ity to SEDD efforts that he said will need ing its Oshkosh facility to meet the grow- capacity for growth. Ongoing privacy ing market for electronics recycling and concerns have data destruction services data destruction services. high on the list of priorities for health Sadoff’s 36 E. 10th Ave. location will ex- care groups, government agencies, school clusively be used by its Sadoff E-Recycling systems and insurance companies among and Data Destruction (SEDD) subsidiary other industries. and no longer pay for ferrous and nonfer- “It’s kind of a forgotten area until peo- rous scrap metal at that site after Dec. 21. photo from Sadoff Iron and Metal ple think about it or they do a refresh, or Last month the company achieved R2 Electronics scrap in its many forms is becoming a larger segment of the municipal solid waste they have a concern. As privacy becomes certification for responsible electronics re- stream and has significant recycling opportunities. more of an issue and people want to make cycling, the industry’s leading certification sure — Is this being handled correctly? Is that ensures the quality, transparency and five years. that we’re going to do things in the right it being destroyed? I don’t want my data environmental responsibility of recycling “That opens up some doors to pub- way.” out there — it’s been an evolution,” Lasky facilities. Sadoff gained lic companies (government, schools) SEDD’s data destruction processes said. separate certifications or health care facilities where they need start with securing materials in an Inter- The e-recycling part of SEDD takes in under the R2 process some kind of official certification for their national Organization for Standardiza- most everything electronic — cellphones, for health and safety as requirements on how they recycle things tion (ISO)-compliant facility, then either computer parts, power supplies, media well as environmental in the right way, so we now have that,” physically shredding hard drives and tape storage, tablets, audiovisual equipment, standards. Lasky said. “We anticipate that market media or using Degausser magnetic eras- gaming consoles, fax and printer machines “This is really an op- growing even further for us and that was ing equipment. —while needing to charge a fee to take portunity to focus on part of the reason behind the decision.” Sadoff continues to purchase, receive monitors, TV screens and other items that the Sadoff E-Recycling He said the early years of the electronics and process end-of-life electronics in need to be processed and handed off to Lasky and Data Destruction recycling industry had businesses spec- Oshkosh and provide containers for fer- “downstream partners.” Go to sadoff.com business activities in ulating on whether it was a good market rous and nonferrous scrap drop-off during for details on what they recycle and pricing. Oshkosh and the surrounding region,” for them before committing to the certi- weekday business hours. Sadoff Iron & Metal has been recycling said company chief executive Mark Lasky. fications that have become required to do “We can take that to other Sadoff loca- for more than 70 years with six locations “The need for these services is growing in the work. tions. It didn’t have to come (to the Osh- in Wisconsin and three in Nebraska and is the Fox Valley and around the country.” “We got into it slowly, but we’ve pledged kosh facility) and actually we ended up the state’s largest locally and family-owned Lasky said the R2 certification allows that we’re going to do it the right way,” double-handling in a lot of cases to bring recycler. It was the first in the state to get them to expand sensitive data destruction Lasky said. “That’s the confidence that we it to an area for processing,” Lasky said. ISO certification in the late 1990s and was services in tandem with the electronic re- want to give companies and individuals “People are just looking for a place to recertified in 2015 with updated ISO stan- cycling they have been doing for the past that they can be secure in the knowledge recycle and be confident that it’s being dards. Community Foundation praises 90-year efforts From Community Foundation members ages 5 to 18 by providing ther- small sample of the amazing work being As 2018 comes to a close, the Oshkosh apy and case management services at the done in our communities thanks to our Area Community Foundation is humbled club. The program also provides club staff generous donors, affiliates and partner and grateful for the amazing year we’ve in-service trainings on mental health as agencies. If you’d like to make an impact had thanks to our wonderful donors and well as emotional wellness programs for in your community, consider a gift to the supporters. This past year, we celebrated all members. Good Samaritan Fund. The Foundation 90 years working to improve the lives of Additional support from the Foun- is looking to raise dollars to match the all who live in the communities we serve. dation was provided to programs and $150,000 gift generously donated by the With the support of our gracious do- of the Oshkosh Parks Department, the events such as the Oshkosh Celebration John E. Kuenzl Foundation. nors, the Foundation granted out nearly ice rink opened in January and hosted of Lights, TEDx Oshkosh, the Oshkosh The Good Samaritan Fund is unre- $6.5 million this past year to organiza- community events that included music, Holiday Parade, SOAR (Special Op- stricted, which allows the Foundation tions and programs throughout Win- food and fun. Check out VisitOshkosh. portunities for Artist Residencies), the to support impactful projects like the nebago County, Waushara County, Green com for upcoming events at the rink. Oshkosh High School/West High School renovations of the Downtown Oshkosh Lake County and city of Ripon. More than $50,000 was granted to the Veterans Honor Wall, and the Oshkosh YMCA, the Oshkosh Convention Center A few highlights include the installation Boys & Girl Club of Oshkosh for its Trees Fast Club Community Improvement and the Leach Amphitheater. Visit www. of the Riverside Park Ice Rink in Oshkosh from Seeds program. In partnership with Fund for the new baseball diamond at OshkoshAreaCF.org to donate and give behind the Convention Center on Ceape Catalpa Health, the program encourages Rainbow Park. a gift that will make a difference in our Avenue, which was funded entirely by mental health and wellness of all club These examples of past grants are just a communities today and in the future. private dollars and donors. With the help —Come Join These— HOSTED GROUP VACATIONS Deck the RIU VALLARTA,PUERTOVALLARTA March 24 –31, 2019 at the Halls Oshkosh Public Museum NEW ORLEANS Sat, Nov 17 – Sun, Dec 30 May 24 –27, 2019 Make your holiday season a hygge one, a Danish concept of savoring life’s simple pleasures. Experience the Museum set aglow with a nostalgic KENYA, AFRICA display of holiday décor, combining ambient interiors, cozy settings and conviviality – all the makings of a happier hygge holiday. Visitors can also November 29 -December 9, 2019 have fun finding the mischievous little elves hidden throughout the Museum. 1528 Oregon Street Oshkosh, WI 54902 1331 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh, WI 54901 OSHKOSH 920.236.7777 Tue-Sat 10am-4:30pm • Sun 1-4:30pm www.AMBASSADORTRAVELLTD.com PublicMuseum 920.236.5799 • oshkoshmuseum.org December 12, 2018 oshkoshherald.com x Page 5 UW Regents, UWO Foundation to try mediation sides has been greatly reduced. In addition stepped up its pressure on the system by based on a joint agreement between the Lawsuits could be settled if the foundation has said that it would be filing what is essentially a bill for back rent foundation and the board of regents. talks can reach agreement willing to transfer ownership of two cam- on the welcome center. The foundation Griesbach also issued an order that pus buildings that it owns to the university says that UWO owes as much as $730,000. blocks the foundation from collecting on By Miles Maguire if the state would pay off about $8 million The welcome center, which overlooks a judgment it has won against the state. Special to the Oshkosh Herald in outstanding debt. the Fox River at Wisconsin Street and Pearl While ruling for the state, Griesbach ac- Both buildings, the Alumni Welcome Avenue, has 40,000 square feet of usable knowledged that the foundation is suf- The legal battle between the UW Osh- and Conference Center and a biodigest- space — 15,000 square feet of Class I office fering “reputational harm” and suggested kosh Foundation and the University of er off Witzel Avenue, have been used by space and 25,000 of conference and meet- that his temporary order would be no Wisconsin System Board of Regents may UW-Oshkosh without charge. The foun- ing space — according to court papers. more than a “short stay.” be coming to a close as both sides have dation says they are worth far more than The foundation argues that at market rates He did not rule on the validity of either agreed to mediation. $8 million based on their cost of construc- the university has been getting upwards of side’s arguments but only noted the UW The two parties are scheduled to meet tion, but the UW System has not conced- $365,000 a year in value by using this space. System had more to lose if it was ordered to Dec. 21. ed this point. Some of the office space is occupied by pay up now but later won on appeal. “They approached us to see if we would If the building transfer occurred, the the university’s Office of Advancement, Separately, the criminal case against be willing to sit down,” said Tim Mulloy, foundation would be able to exit bank- which recently began raising funds for a former UWO Chancellor Richard Wells the chairman of the foundation. He said ruptcy, and the university would have newly formed nonprofit called the Titan and Vice Chancellor Thomas Sonnleitner he was “optimistic” that a settlement could complete control over these facilities. Alumni Foundation. The emergence of this has been delayed for 90 days. Winneba- be reached but he also expressed caution A stumbling block is language in the cur- rival foundation has spurred allegations go County Circuit Judge John Jorgensen about the outcome of the negotiations. rent state budget that says that UW System that university officials have improperly granted an extension until April 2 for an- Neither the university nor UW System regents cannot transfer funds to the foun- interfered with donor agreements to cover other status conference, citing the compli- would comment on the mediation plan. dation without legislative approval. some of the costs of the welcome center. cations surrounding the case. One reason for optimism is that the On Dec. 7, the day after the mediation The mediation was ordered Dec. 6 by scope of the differences between the two Miles Maguire is editor of the Oshkosh Examiner agreement became public, the foundation U.S. District Judge William C. Griesbach news blog. Apollo astronaut brings story to EAA exhibit Pete’s Garage adds By Dick Knapinski up holiday nickels EAA Communications Pete’s Garage tavern on Oregon Street is in its fourth year of raising money to The EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh buy Christmas gifts for all the children has opened “The Borman Collection: An ages 3-5 in the Head Start programs in EAA Member’s Space Odyssey,” an exhib- Oshkosh. it that features the personal archives and Owner Pete Haferman and business memorabilia of astronaut Frank Borman, partner Ryan Boll launched the program who was on the leading edge of America’s where about 600 gifts are wrapped, much space program through the 1960s. of it with donated paper, and each child The new exhibit was opened with a rib- gets about three to four presents. bon cutting by Borman last Friday. Every drink served during November EAA received the collection last spring and December adds a 5-cent donation when Borman donated it to the associ- to the effort. Gifts will be delivered next ation, of which he is a lifetime member. Wednesday to the Headstart locations. The personal archives contain hundreds of artifacts, including items carried aboard space capsules, awards received for his ac- CONGRATULATIONS complishments, and correspondence with to our world leaders, celebrities and other nota- Photo by EAA ble figures. The collection also highlights Frank Borman stands in front of an exhibit that features his personal archives and memorabil- Associates of the Month Borman’s aviation career, which included ia at the EAA museum. for November, 2018 U.S. Air Force service before NASA. “This is one of most noteworthy dona- er of the famed Apollo 8 mission, which by NASA, was previously joined by Lovell tions ever received by the EAA museum,” in December 1968 was the first manned on the Gemini 7 mission in 1965. At that said Bob Campbell, EAA museum direc- spacecraft to orbit the moon. The three as- time, the mission set a space endurance re- Kris Janasik tor. “We are honored that Colonel Bor- tronauts aboard – Borman, Jim Lovell and cord of more than 330 hours. 420-1531 man chose EAA to permanently display William Anders – made hundreds of ob- “I have a long relationship with EAA #1 ResidentialSales, his personal artifacts from his aviation and servations and notations during the moon and have the greatest respect for what they Vacant Land Sales space experiences.” orbits that became the foundation for the do,” said Borman, an EAA lifetime mem- &Buyer Borman is best known as the command- Apollo moon landings that followed. The ber, when asked why he chose to donate Representative memorable flight was noted for unforget- his collection to the museum in Oshkosh. table moments such as the famed “Earth- “I believe they are responsible for preserv- rise” photo and the crew reading from the ing general aviation and our ability to fly.” SteveHoopman Book of Genesis while orbiting the moon “The Borman Collection” is on the mu- 216-1083 on Christmas Eve. seum’s main floor, near the iconic Wright #1 Commercial Borman, who in 1962 was a member of Flyer replica. It is accessible to all museum Listings & the second group of astronauts selected visitors as part of regular admission. CommercialSales DO YOU HEAR WHAT IHEAR? GOOD SAMARITAN Megan Lang 203-3047 IF NOT, COME MATCH CAMPAIGN #1 Residential AND SEE US! Listings With a $150,000 matchgiftfrom the John E. Kuenzl Foundation,the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation is looking to raise an additional $150,000 for the Good Samaritan Fund.This fund supports efforts that maintain and StevePoeschl amplify the excellent quality of life in the communities we 312-4949 serve, today and in the future. #1 Vacant Land Donatetoday! Listings www.OshkoshAreaCF.org/fund/good-samaritan-fund/ Dr. Jody Dr. Candy Dr. Melissa or call 920.426.3993 Jedlicka McGinnis Dintelman CALL TODAY920-267-4999 Gifts to the Good Samaritan Fund are unrestricted, whichallow the Foundation to supportimpactful projects likethe renovations of the DowntownYMCA, 601 Oregon St,Ste B Oshkosh – Ripon – Neenah the Oshkosh Convention Center and the LeachAmphitheater. www.foxvalleyhearingcenter.com 233-4184 www.FirstWeber.com Page 6 x oshkoshherald.com December 12, 2018 Festival of Gratitude faithful to community By the Rev. Tom Willadsen Sister Mary Jo Selinsky found that the fes- Herald contributor tival was “inspiring, exciting and informa- tive,” just what she was looking for as the Oshkosh’s dynamic diversity was on holiday season approaches. display at The Grand as more than a dozen Bill Van Lopik left the festival with re- community groups took the stage Nov. 19 newed hope. “It was an entertaining and for the ninth annual Festival of Gratitude. uplifting event that should make all peo- Since 2010 the festival has sought to in- ple of the Fox Valley feel proud of where clude a wide variety of communities and they live,” he said. “The Festival of Grat- individuals. The Rev. Taiso from Zen Riv- itude inspired me in thinking about the er Sangha has participated in several and rainbow future of Oshkosh.” believes the festival is important because it Robin Cardell attended the festival for “is a positively themed celebration of our the first time, leading the Oshkosh Rhythm community that invites a broad cross-sec- Ensemble. “Experiencing so many diverse tion of the community to participate on religions, cultures and beliefs coming to- an equal footing — including groups that gether with gratitude in mind, renewed my are often marginalized.” Photos by Tom Willadsen conviction that we can respect each other, Oshkosh Mayor Steve Cummings Dilip Tannan and Friends perform at The Grand during the Festival of Gratitude. cooperate with each other and build each pointed out in opening remarks that said that ‘hope’ is a verb. After attending other up, with the end result being a stron- most of the traditions that are thought the Festival of Gratitude, I know that this ger community for us all,” he said. of as American have their origins in oth- thought is true — the festival was hope in Festival sponsors included the Oshkosh er countries. He said the United States is action.” Rotary Club, Aurora Health Care, New blessed by the gifts of people from all over Na Kita Butler, who plays piano on Sun- Moon Cafe, Oracular, Oshkosh Herald, the world who call this nation home. days at Bethel Worship Center, favored Deb Martin, Alex Hummel and Brenda “I thought the festival was wonderful the audience with two original songs. Af- Haines, and Elizabeth and Gordon Hintz. and I’m looking forward to attending, par- terward she said, “It was a beautiful sight Faith communities who offered support ticipating next year,” Cummings said. to see people from all walks of life come were St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Our Variety and welcome were the words together in gratitude.” Savior’s Lutheran Church, Christ Luther- of the evening. Scott Horton, bishop of Before next year’s festival there will be an Church, Trinity Episcopal Church, the Oshkosh Ward of the Church of Jesus another community-wide celebration of Portico Church, Living Stone Church, Christ of Latter-day Saints, observed, “The diversity. Both Chief of Police Dean Smith Christ Lutheran Church, First Congrega- variety of ways members of our communi- and Sylvia Carey-Butler, associate vice tional and Bethany United Churches of ty show gratitude is not only inspiring, but Mayor Steve Cummings makes opening chancellor for academic support of inclu- Christ, Congregation B’Nai Israel, Wis- also thought provoking. The spectrum of remarks at the Festival held Nov. 19. sive excellence at the University of Wis- consin Satsang Society, Eckankar and the gratitude and those participating is always consin-Oshkosh, talked about Oshkosh’s Oshkosh Baha’i community. refreshing and helps recharge our batteries.” County Executive Mark Harris re- inaugural Unity in Community event that Thanks is also due to The Grand’s staff Shirley Schmid attended the festival for marked, “I felt I had visited Laos, India, took place in May. Next year’s Unity in for being professional, skilled and flex- the first time. “The thing that impressed Pakistan and Liberia all in one night.” Community will be April 13. ible, and to the citizens of Oshkosh for me most was how friendly everyone was,” These nations were represented by sing- Many in attendance said they have been supporting The Grand, Oshkosh’s living she said. “Why isn’t the whole world as ing, dancing, poetry and drumming. discouraged lately by the hostility and room. It is a beautiful place to gather and friendly as the people I met at the festival?” Cathleen Wille added, “It has been deep divisions that are making headlines. express gratitude together. WRST features 1960s holiday promo albums Oshkosh Corp. repeats with WRST radio at the University of Wis- who came in for auto service. consin-Oshkosh is presenting a special Smock says the first Goodyear release Best Places to Work recognition musical program for the holiday season sold out rapidly and the next year Fire- Oshkosh Corp. has received the Glass- dent and chief administration and human featuring selections from 1960s promo- stone issued its own records. Both con- door Employees’ Choice Award for the resources officer. tional albums. Since a large number of tinued to offer new releases and other second straight year in its review program Current and former employees volun- them were produced for Goodyear and companies soon copied the promotion, of the Best Places to Work in 2019. The tarily and anonymously share insights and Firestone tire dealers, the program has including Grants Department Stores, J.C. company achieved an overall rating of 4.3 opinions about their work environments. been titled “Whitewall Christmas.” Penney, A&P, B.F. Goodrich, Red Owl, out of 5 and was ranked No. 65 out of the They are asked to rate overall satisfaction The brainchild of UWO professor An- Dodge, Singer Sewing Machines, Acme top 100 largest companies by Glassdoor. and key workplace factors such as career drew Smock, chair of the Radio TV Film Markets, Maxwell House Coffee, Hall- “Earning a Glassdoor Employees’ opportunities, compensation and ben- Department, he worked on the idea to ex- mark, Zenith, Beneficial Financial Sys- Choice Award for the second consecu- efits, culture and values, senior manage- cerpt the recordings for a one-hour special tems, True Value Hardware and Kentucky tive year is something we’re extremely ment and work-life balance. as part of WRST’s holiday music offerings. Fried Chicken. proud to accomplish. As we continue to Glassdoor, which launched in 2008, Smock said there’s not a lot of primary Smock said Whitewall Christmas will grow our People First culture, we’re es- combines the latest jobs with millions research on the releases but it’s known that sample several records from his collection pecially honored that this award is based of reviews and insights to help with job the first was issued in 1961 as a promotion and he plans to produce future programs on reviews and feedback from current and searches and has reviews and insights for for Goodyear and featured recordings by from these releases. former team members,” stated Robert H. more than 830,000 companies in at least well-known artists. Typically the albums Whitewall Christmas will be presented Sims, Oshkosh Corp. executive vice presi- 190 countries. sold for $1 and were limited to one per at 1 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at person but sometimes given to customers 90.3 on the FM dial and at www.wrst.org. 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For Christmas Sing, Hathaway’s son, on Sunday at The Grand, there will be a “There were a lot of musicians out there Alan, who played tenor sax in Hathaway’s passing of the baton to a new era in fine — so many classmates of mine who lived in first concert with the Community Band, band music in Oshkosh. the area and 1,700 of my former students will play in his father’s final concert — Terry Hathaway, who has led the band — and no place for them to play,” he said. with one caveat. since its inception in 1987, will retire from The Oshkosh Area Community Band “I told him to bring Henry, my grand- directing after that performance. provided that outlet. son, who plays percussion and is a junior “It’s a health reason,” Hathaway said. “I’m “There are no dues, no auditions, no in high school in Campbellsport,” Hatha- struggling with tinnitus. It’s nerve damage, requirements,” Hathaway said. “Member- way said. and for me it’s a hissing sound in the ears. ship is open to any interested post-high The 33rd annual sing begins at 7 p.m. Ad- Tinnitus never gets better; it would only school adult. Anybody who wants to mission is free but donations will be taken get worse. So I’m basically looking to the come and play can come and play.” to benefit the Salvation Army of Oshkosh. future. I don’t want to make it worse. The band has played in public concerts, Special guests will be the Madrigal Sing- “I’m at 60 years of playing in band and 50 Terry Hathaway is ending his time as direc- holiday celebrations, parades and perfor- ers of all three Oshkosh high schools. years of directing. That’s probably enough. tor of the Oshkosh Area Community Band But if it weren’t for tinnitus, I would keep with Sunday’s concert. doing this. I’m having too much fun.” ical engineering at the University of Mich- Associate directors David Berndt, igan. But Croft told him, “I think you’d Oshkosh ... acommunity thatcares who will lead the concert band; and Jon make an excellent band director.” Community for Hope Baston, who will lead the stage band and “It totally changed my thinking, and it Mercy-Oakwood Center Dixieland group, will take over conduct- was the direction I headed in,” Hathaway 2700 W. 9thAvenue, Suite100 ing roles. Hathaway hopes to come back said. He majored in vocal and instru- Oshkosh, WI 54904 to play and guest-conduct on occasion. mental music at the University of Wis- www.communityforhope.org The band was formed in 1987 to revive consin-Oshkosh and was credentialed to the tradition established by the Oshkosh teach K-12 music in general music, or- Community for Hope of Greater Civic Band. Although the band has been chestra, band and choir. Oshkosh was established in 2001, in response to agrowing number of teens who died by suicide in Oshkosh and run through the city’s Recreation Depart- He taught for three years in Tomahawk, ment it has been self-supporting for all but the clear need for action to stem this alarming trend. While our initial focus 16 years at Lourdes Academy and 14 years was on teen suicide, our current focus includes all age groups. We are the the first couple of years. at North High School, retiring from Osh- only organization serving Winnebago County solely for these purposes. “My parents were firm believers in mu- kosh West after a 37-year teaching career. sic,” said Hathaway, an Oshkosh native. “I went into teaching music because of Mission: Community for Hope is a501 ©3non-profitorganization made His mother’s father played mellophone my experiences at Oshkosh High School,” up of community members united to promote and supportmental wellness, (French horn) and played in a perfor- he said. “I came full circle.” and building awareness about suicide prevention, intervention and response, mance with band legend John Philip Sou- At each of the schools the number of as well as grief supportfor surviving family members and friends. sa for the 1932 World’s Fair in Chicago. students and musical ensembles increased Hathaway picked up playing the French dramatically during his tenure. Hathaway The Need we fill: Community for Hope horn from his grandfather. He performed attributed this to getting students excited provides community-based suicide in student ensembles in choir, band and about being part of the band and demand- prevention training using the nationally orchestra at Oshkosh High School. ing excellence. known method, QPR (Question, Persuade, “There was a Tuesday in October my se- “My philosophy is that anything we do Refer). We also facilitate S.O.S.L. (Survivors nior year in high school,” Hathaway said. in public, we do to the best of our ability or of Suicide Loss), agrief supportgroup for “When I walked by the music office, I was we don’t do it at all,” he said. “And (stress- family,friends, classmates and colleagues of those who have died by suicide. called in by (longtime director) James ing that) we really are a family. The bands Croft and chatted with him for 45 minutes.” that came before created a reputation for Our Most Immediate Needs: Community for Hope relies on personal donations, fundraisers and grants to fund our operations and programming. His future plans were to major in chem- you. You don’t want to be the band to let We do not receive any state or federal funding, so we rely on financial donations. We’vegot your back! Create HOPE by donating to end suicide! Help us match $10,000 in NEW money for J.J. Keller Foundation Matching Grant Your donation provides materials for our QPR Training program, tuition for prevention trainers’ certifcation programs, group grief sessions and counselors.

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After letting his hair and beard grow his “Santa should smell like cocoa and pep- granddaughter told him, “Poppy you look permint, which I put it in my beard so the like Santa.” From that day, Santa Brian was children can smell it. When I am Santa encouraged to bring Christmas joy to chil- there is nothing else more important than dren young and old wherever he was. Even Photo by Tom Ekvall that. When I arrive at an event I like to in everyday life, people call him Santa. make a big entrance with a big ho ho ho! “Being Santa comes from inside,” Lew- I am responsible to bring that spirit into Turning it up is said. “You have to believe in Christmas Christmas; if it is not there, you have to A left-turn prohibition at the intersection of Jackson Street and New York Avenue and what it is really all about.” bring it there. from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday has been given more visibility with two LED For Santa Brian, Christmas is all about “But I also learned to try to gauge my signs facing each direction on Jackson to supplement the standard signage installed a the birth of Christ and following in the ex- entrance to my audience, because some- few months ago. There was some concern about motorists not noticing the restriction ample of St. Nicholas who was “the first to times young children tend to get scared.” signage. The LED signs are programmed to only illuminate during the restricted times. put coins in a chimney with care.” Santa Brian will be at the Oshkosh Win- Santa Brian carries that spirit with him ter Farmers Market this Saturday and Dec. to 20 or 30 feet in some years. throughout the year. “Being Santa has be- 22 at the Menominee Nation Arena and Ice shove Ice shoves are especially common in come who I am,” he explained. “It gives March or April when a winter’s worth of available for photos with children. from Page 1 me a lot of joy and comfort knowing I am ice on the big lake begins to disintegrate doing some good for someone.” Ice shoves are created when strong, and break up. 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p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 311 Di- vision St. Dementia Comedy Improv Show, 9 p.m., Back- lot Comedy House, 424 N. Main St. Community “Christmas Vacation,” 7 p.m., Time portrayed Community Theater, 445 N. Main St. Thursday, Dec. 20 in program events Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings, 6:30 The ADRC of Winnebago County pres- Wednesday, Dec. 12 Comedy Improv Show, 9 p.m., Back- p.m., The Howard, 405 Washington Ave. Friday, Dec. 21 ents “Steering into the Skid,” a special Christmas Songs and Stories with lot Comedy House, 424 N. Main St. program for family members, caregivers, John Berry, 7 p.m., The Grand Oshkosh, Saturday, Dec. 15 Reindeer at the Rink, 5:30 p.m., Riv- businesses and the broader community erside Park, 305 Ceape Ave. 100 High Ave. Winter Farmers Market, 8 a.m., concerning dementia and Alzheimer’s Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings, 6:30 Thursday, Dec. 13 Menominee Nation Arena disease, set for Dec. 18. p.m., The Howard, 405 Washington Ave. Professional Women’s Connection, Breakfast with Santa, 9 a.m., Hilton Community members are welcome Comedy Improv Show, 9 p.m., Back- 11:30 a.m., La Sure’s Banquet Hall, 3125 Garden Inn, 1355 W. 20th Ave. from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Fox Valley lot Comedy House, 424 N. Main St. S. Washburn St. Stories from Oshkosh’s Historic Past, Technical College, room 133, and an Sorry, Wrong Chimney, 7 p.m., Peace 1:30 p.m., Oshkosh Public Museum, Saturday, Dec. 22 evening showing from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church, 240 W. 9th Ave. 1331 Algoma Blvd. Winter Farmers Market, 8 a.m., Sunnyview Expo Center. Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings, 6:30 Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings, 12:30 Menominee Nation Arena “Steering into the Skid” was written by p.m., The Howard, 405 Washington Ave. and 6:30 p.m., The Howard, 405 Wash- Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings, 12:30 husband and wife Arnold Johnston and Friday, Dec. 14 ington Ave. and 6:30 p.m., The Howard, 405 Wash- Deborah Ann Percy and published in the ington Ave. MemoryCare Plays, a book of three one- Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings, 6:30 Sorry, Wrong Chimney, 2 and 7 p.m., Comedy Improv Show, 9 p.m., Back- act plays compiled and edited by Dr. Mar- p.m., The Howard, 405 Washington Ave. Peace Lutheran Church, 240 W. 9th Ave. lot Comedy House, 424 N. Main St., garet A. Noel. Sorry, Wrong Chimney, 7 p.m., Peace Oshkosh Chamber Singers: A Festival Oshkosh. Audience members meet Tim and Lutheran Church, 240 W. 9th Ave. of Nine Lessons and Carols, 4 and 7:30 Amanda, played by Twin Cities actors Jim Pounds and Danette McCarthy, in 12 short monthly scenes all taking place in Chamber Singers set two concerts Business notes Tim and Amanda’s SUV where the early The Oshkosh Chamber Singers will Scott, “Rocking” and “Christ is the Morn- progression of dementia is portrayed. present their traditional “A Festival of ing Star” by John Rutter, “His Light in Us” The North Main Street business area “Our ultimate goal,” said facilitator and Nine Lessons and Carols” for the holiday by Kim Andre Arnesen, and “Serenity (O welcomes two new stores. OshPop Gour- actor Danette McCarthy, “is to assist com- season in two concerts Saturday at Trin- Magnus Mysterium)” by Ola Gjeilo. met Popcorn has opened at 1207 N. Main munity members and leaders consider ity Episcopal Church. Accompanied by The audience will be invited to join in offering flavors like cheddar and caramel new ways to think about memory loss and pipe organ and other instrumentalists, the the congregational singing of familiar car- as well as Cajun dill and Chili Cheese to become aware of local resources that Chamber Singers join with community ols. Performances begin at 4 and 7:30 p.m. Please. OshPop also offers tastes of the support families who are dealing with a readers to offer Scripture readings of the Conductor is Herb Berendsen and guest season such as Peppermint and Dark diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s dis- Christmas story and related choral selec- organist will be Jared Stellmacher. Chocolate. Check oshpop.com for offer- ease.” tions. Advance tickets are available for $15 at ings and hours. Soiree et al, established “Steering into the Skid” was part of the The program includes traditional Heid Music, Gardina’s Wine Bar & Cafe or in 2003, returned to Oshkosh with a grand Remember Project, which toured the low- Chamber Singers selections as well as by calling Kelly at 920-312-8290. They are opening last week at 513 N. Main. Soiree er St. Croix Valley in 2015. The program newer pieces, including “Gloria” by K. Lee $20 at the door and student tickets are $5. carries eclectic gift and home decor, and is also sponsored by Lakeshore Manor of items from Boutique by UrbanEsque, Dig Oshkosh. FVTC to hold winter commencement Garden Shop, Lakeshore Coffee Co., The Fox Valley Technical College will be be walking in the ceremony are identical James House, and Black Fern Essentials. holding its winter commencement cere- twins Andrew and Matthew Elleseg, part The Winnebago County UW-Exten- mony Saturday at Appleton’s Performing of FVTC’s Oshkosh-based Aeronautics Pi- sion has two staff additions.Mia Ljung Arts Center. lot Training program. The sons of Rick and has been named community development Regina Hueckman of Prentice, a grad- Nancy Elleseg completed the program a se- educator for Outagamie and Winnebago uate of FVTC’s Culinary Arts and Hos- mester early and are part of the Air Wiscon- counties. She is a community organizer pitality Management programs, will sin Airman training program, a customized and planner whose most recent work was represent the graduating class as student training tract for that company. with the Outagamie County Land Ser- speaker. Lisa Malak, producer and host of The ceremony will be livestreamed with vice Department, East Central Regional WFRV’s Local Five Live, will deliver the captioning at www.fvtc.edu/FVTClives- Planning Commission and the Women’s commencement address. tream. To view it after the event, visit Student Activist Collective with the Uni- Two noteworthy graduates who will www.fvtc.edu/Graduation. versity of Minnesota. Dana Berger is the new 4-H program coordinator and brings Oshkosh history author to speak at museum experience as a volunteer with the Finan- SPORT Local author Randy Domer’s newest Bradley Egg Farm and the day the Singing cial Information and Service Center, a HERGERT CENTER book, “We Shall Never Pass This Way Cowboy rode into town. program of Goodwill Industries of North Again,” journeys into Oshkosh’s histor- He also discusses the tragedies of men- Central Wisconsin, and the Community ic past. 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Wood drove for an easy dunk to bring the point difference down Jaylen Morris snapped the Wisconsin to one, and the Red Claws had possession Herd’s 11-game losing streak in dramat- with 12 seconds left. ic fashion in front of an electric home Stifling defense on the inbounds pass crowd Saturday night, hitting a contested by all five Herd players led to a five-sec- layup in triple overtime after the Herd had ond violation and Wisconsin ball with 12 trailed with less than 30 seconds to go in seconds left, which ultimately resulted in regulation and in all three overtimes. Morris’ game-winning layup. After the Herd head coach Jordan Brady said the game, Morris said he doesn’t hesitate to 119-118 finish was unlike any he had seen take clutch shots or to let his teammates before and credited his team with refusing take them. to give in despite seeming out of it several “I just stay ready,” Morris said. “That’s all times. I can say. If it comes to me I’ll shoot it with “I thought that our resilience was un- confidence, if not I’ll continue to play. But believable,” Brady said. “I’ve never been a always stay ready; you never know.” part of anything like that. We were down Wood led the way with 34 points, 18 at the end of every period, regulation, first rebounds, two assists, two steals and two overtime, second overtime, third over- blocks. Six players scored at least 10 points. time, and they just kept fighting. They Morris added 18 of them along with four made great plays.” boards, three assists and a steal, and Trice After Wisconsin led following each of stuffed the stat sheet with 14 points, 13 re- the first three quarters, the Maine Red bounds, 10 assists and five steals. Claws took a seven-point lead with two Brady said he enjoyed seeing the team ef- and a half minutes to go. Morris respond- Photo by Emil Vajgrt fort and said he felt every game in the losing ed with a slam dunk followed by a Travis The Herd’s Jaylon Morris puts up the winnng shot to end a three-overtime thriller Saturday streak was a must-win, and that made snap- Trice layup. Maine’s Nick King hit a triple against the Maine Red Claws at Menominee Nation Arena. ping the streak in front of the home fans a to put the Red Claws up by six again but special moment for his team. “I work my butt off in season and offsea- floor, knock down shots, take them off the Morris responded with a three-pointer of Wisconsin split their brief homestand son,” Trice said. “I always feel like the next dribble and stuff like that. I think I’m get- his own. Vander Blue then drove, drew a after losing to the Raptors 905 on Friday one is going in. I really like those moments ting real good at it, and I’m out here show- foul and converted both the lay-in and free night, and will be on the road until Dec. where (if) you miss the shot you lose, if ing my versatility.” throw to tie the game with 31 seconds to 28 after the G League Showcase in Las you make it it gives you a chance to keep Good defense on the other end took go. Vegas. After the game, Blue said it would have playing or win.” Menominee Nation Arena to overtime been easy to give up when the going got A pair of shooting fouls put tough, and the fact that the Herd didn’t the Red Claws up 4 with 20 sec- showed him a lot about his new team. onds left in the second overtime, “We could’ve easily folded, especially the a lead that seemed insurmount- way this season is going,” Blue said. “I just able. Morris came through yet got here so it showed me a lot today being again with a clutch layup and in a fight with these guys, just seeing the Wisconsin got a break when competitive spirit we got. Anybody could King missed a free throw after have folded, we could’ve lost in regulation, being intentionally fouled. but we just made big play after big play.” Down three with 12 seconds P.J. Dozier got a layup of his own to left, Trice ran a pick-and-roll give the lead back to Maine but Christian with Wood that turned into an- Wood responded with an isolation layup other huge shot as Wood popped to knot the score at 107 where it would back beyond the arc and hit the stand through two near-miss tip-ins for three-pointer that Trice fed him. the Herd that could have ended things Being able to operate down low early. and on the perimeter is some- Maine took a three-point lead in the first thing Wood said he believes the overtime and held it until there were just league is requiring from modern seven seconds in the period, when Trice big men. hit a contested three-pointer to send the “You have to stretch the floor,” game into its second overtime. Trice, who Wood said. “I think that’s what the Milwaukee Bucks style of struggled to hit shots earlier in the game, The Herd’s mascot Pointer celebrates Saturday’s win over the Red Claws to end an 11-game losing streak. said he never focuses on the misses. play is: bigs who can stretch the

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He also The Oshkosh North wrestling team added four assists and five steals. competed in the Wisconsin Dells Duals The Knights (4-0, 3-0) got 16 points on Saturday, finishing last in the consola- from Ben Huizenga while Henry Noone tion bracket with Appleton West. added 15. Lourdes finished with 15 steals The Spartans lost matches against Cum- in the win. berland (48-24), Plymouth (44-27), Zach Yuenger led Dodgeland with 20 Spencer/Columbus (39-30), Marshfield points. (72-3) and Adams-Friendship (42-41). Dylan Besaw (120 pounds) and Cade Second-half struggles Schmitz (132) had nice days for North, hurt Valley Christian finishing 4-1 while Travon Lee (152) and The Valley Christian basketball team led A.J. Besaw (220) were 3-2. by a point at halftime but was outscored 48-23 in the second frame as t lost 70-46 Lourdes wrestlers 10th against Princeton/Green Lake in a Satur- in Amherst Scramble day game played in Oshkosh. The Lourdes wrestling team finished Jaden Francis led the Warriors with 13 with 68 points in the Amherst Scram- points and had eight rebounds while Luke Photo by Emil Vajgrt Lourdes player Jack McKellips drives against Oak Creek last Tuesday in a 89-51 win. ble on Saturday, finishing 10th out of 13 O’Brien added eight points. Yianni Gi- teams. annopoulos chipped in seven. Knights’ Keagan Stelzer finished 4-0 on Luke Morgan led Princeton/GL with its first game of the season Friday night points and had six steals. As a team, North the day at 220 pounds while Jack Reinardy 25 points and 10 rebounds. falling 70-47 at home against Appleton was 22 of 32 from the free throw line. was fifth with a 3-1 record. Tim Kaull was North in a Fox Valley Association game. also fifth with a 3-2 record at 195 pounds. North falls in close game Devin Blom caused a lot of problems for West struggles in loss the Wildcats (3-1) in scoring 27 points. West finishes fifth against Neenah Rockets West was led by Karter Thomas and Ca- to Appleton North The Oshkosh North basketball team got leb Fuller, who scored 12 points a piece. The Oshkosh West girls basketball team in Battle on the Bay 21 points from Matt Hickey but it wasn’t Jacquez Overstreet added 11 points, hit- was outscored 29 to 16 in the first half as it The Oshkosh West wrestling team had enough as the Spartans lost a 63-61 Fox ting three 3-pointers in the loss. dropped a 52-39 contest against Appleton a solid day Saturday, finishing fifth out of Valley Association contest against Neenah North in a Fox Valley Association game 25 teams. on Friday night. GIRLS BASKETBALL played in Oshkosh on Friday night. West got a first-place finish from Alec The Spartans (2-3) had a four-point Callista Rochon-Baker led the Wild- Hunter (106), going 5-0 on the day while halftime lead but Max Klesmit’s big North matches win total cats (2-5) with 13 points while Kiersten Connor Collins was second with a 4-1 re- night for the Rockets helped close things from last year with win McNulty added 11 points while grabbing cord at 182 pounds. Adding a fifth-place out. Klesmit had 26 points, making four a team-high 10 rebounds. finish was Kevin Loos, who went 4-1 at three-pointers and added four assists and The Oshkosh North girls team, which Ella Tigert chipped in nine points with 220 pounds. five steals. only won three games last season, picked nine rebounds. On Thursday, West added a close 35-32 Josh Dilling added 11 points for the up a 64-55 win over Neenah on Friday win over Kimberly. Spartans while Garang Deng and Matt night to improve to 3-3 on the season. Lourdes’ struggles Picking up wins included Logan Gro- Berger each chipped in eight. North got a huge night from Ashley ta at 138 pounds (13-9 decision), Hen- Wissink, scoring 29 points on 8-of-13 continue with Dodgeland The Lourdes girls basketball team ry Foust at 145 pounds (12-6 decision), Appleton North gives shooting while going 11 of 14 at the free Collins at 160 pounds (3:03 pin), Edgar throw line. dropped to 0-4 on the season after losing Wildcats first defeat to Dodgeland 48-28 in a Trailways-East Heredia at 170 pounds (18-3 technical Wissink added five rebounds and had fall), Blake Framke at 195 pounds (8-5 de- The Oshkosh West basketball team lost four steals. Brooke Ellestad added 21 Conference game Thursday. Lourdes got 12 points from Hope Burns cision), Avery Martell at 285 pounds (:51 while Paige Droessler added seven points pin), Hunter at 106 pounds (1:51 pin) for the Knights, who shot 18 percent in and Wilton Brown at 113 pounds (7-6 de- the loss (9 of 49). cision). GIRLS HOCKEY BOYS HOCKEY Warbirds get wins over Ice Hawks drop fourth Onalaska and BR Falls in a row at Whitefish Bay The Fondy/Beaver Dam girls hockey The Oshkosh boys hockey team lost its team picked up a pair of wins over the fourth straight game Saturday, falling 6-2 weekend with a 3-1 victory over Onalaska to Whitefish Bay on the road. on Friday night and a 5-1 win over Black The Ice Hawks (1-4) got behind early Rivers Falls on Saturday. and never recovered as the Storm took a Oshkosh’s Hattie Verstegen had two 3-1 lead after the first period. goals and an assist against Onalaska for Trailing 3-0, Branden Hamer scored on the Warbirds, who outshot the Hilltop- an assist from Mason Robertson at the pers 31 to 9. end of the first period to make it 3-1. The Verstegen also had a goal in the third pe- Ice Hawks cut it to 3-2 after Logan Uecker riod in the win against Black River Falls. scored on an assist from Luke Reinsch and Jack Strey, but the Storm scored the next GYMNASTICS three goals to cruise to the win. Oshkosh had more shots on goal, 32 to Best leads Oshkosh 16. Matthew Ebersole had a big day, scoring in Manitowoc Invite two goals and had three assists for White- The Oshkosh gymnastics team finished fish Bay while Will O’Connor had a hat sixth out of seven teams in the Manitowoc trick. Oshkosh Herald Holiday Invite on Saturday, finishing with Conner Klett had 10 saves in the loss for Lourdes player Paige Droessler takes a jump shot against Dodgeland on Thursday night. 108.100 points. Oshkosh. Hartford won with 132.250 points, fol- December 12, 2018 oshkoshherald.com x Page 17 Warbirds star puts in time, keys on team play By Brad Hartmann ence and WIAA honorable mention as the Deanovich. “She gets the team going with Herald contributor Warbirds lost to Cap City 3-2 in overtime speeches. Sometimes she just does it out last March in the state semifinals. of nowhere. In-between periods she gets At age 3 most children are learning such “They had a lot of older talent. I thought the team together and hypes us up. She things as speaking, identifying colors and losing that game was a motivator for us go- tells us at times we need to play as a team walking up and down stairs. Hattie Verste- ing into this year because we have a pretty and not individuals.” gen was picking up her first hockey stick good chance of going back to state next Verstegen is a three-sport athlete, play- around that age and already realizing the year. For us it was mainly gaining experi- ing soccer and tennis for North. She also game was in her blood. ence and learning from the loss,” she said. used to play volleyball but couldn’t give up “I was at the Y and I saw my broth- In the Warbirds’ opening playoff game, her passion for hockey. er playing. I saw what he was doing and a 4-1 victory over Appleton United on “I play tennis with my friends for fun. wanted to do that. I just copied him and Feb. 15, Verstegen etched her name in My coaches recommend tennis because my mom signed me up,” said Verstegen. Warbirds team history as she scored her you have to move your feet and arms She has come a long way from that mo- 100th career point with 12:25 left of the quickly and soccer is similar to hockey on ment. She has played in many leagues and third period to put the Warbirds up 3-1. how its formatted,” she said. “I am always excelled in each of them, and was playing “I wrapped up the puck and wrote 100 determined and motivated. If I want to do on the Oshkosh Warbirds boys hockey point on it,” said Warbirds coach Duane well in something I always put myself in team up until the fifth grade. Woeshnick. “I told her keep it up, that you the best situation to do well.” “When I made the switch I felt more are on pace for our co-op all-time scoring In the first four games this season Ver- successful and built my confidence,” Ver- record. stegen said she did just OK compared to stegen said. “I credit my parents because “People don’t realize that they think she last year. So far she has scored five goals they give me a lot of opportunities and Hattie Verstegen, a junior at Oshkosh North is just a goal scorer. She made a great assist and five assists. show me a lot of support. I always try to High School, has topped 100 points playing in the Fox Cities game. She made a great “I am not focused on points this year. I make them proud while I enjoy the sport for the Warhawks/Beaver Dam Alliance pass to Claire Bresser who put it into the am more focused on getting back to Madi- that I am playing.” Co-op team. net. If you look at her statistics you think son and building as a team,” she said. Verstegen’s coaches and teammates Hattie is a goal scorer. She is also a play- During the hockey season Verstegen would describe her as shy off the ice but to win the all-conference award. maker as well.” approaches the sport as a full-time job, quickly add that in competition opposing “I really wasn’t scared. I was the only In 61 games Verstegen has score 60 waking up early in the morning and prac- teams had better pay close attention to freshman on the team. I got a lot of sup- goals along with 56 assists, and totaled ticing her shooting, then gets ready for where No. 17 is. port from the team,” she said. “My fresh- 116 points. If she keeps up that pace she school and afterward travels to practice or “Hattie steps up as a leader on the ice. I man year was a fun year for me because I will break Katherine Nejedlo’s all-time a game. Back home it’s off to homework still see her as my baby sister,” said sister had no expectations. team scoring record of 118 goals, 100 as- and studying before bed. Jacie. “She plays not for herself but for the “I really wasn’t expecting that or the sists and 218 points. “Hockey is time consuming. My parents team. Hattie is one of those people ‑- if she All-State award. It’s cool because each “She puts in a lot of hard work in prac- gave me the option either play hockey or sees someone doing something she will team has their nominees and it’s nice to tice,” said senior forward Maike Zipp. “She get a job,” said Verstegen. want to try it. I think it’s her confidence on be recognized on your team. Every team just works hard to be the hockey player Sister Jacie recalls her sister’s dedication the ice compared to her as a person is what has their top players and you always have that she is today. She is very deserving of to the sport at home. makes her who she is.” to watch out for them. I guess it puts more her awards. She works hard every day on “We have this huge tarp that is a hock- As a junior at Oshkosh North, Verste- of a reputation and expectations on a play- and off the ice.” ey goal with a hockey goalie on it and my gen plays for the No. 3 ranked Warbirds/ er, but I just like to play and that won’t As one of the leaders on the team Ver- brother and Hattie would go out practice Beaver Dam Alliance (7-0) Co-op girls change.” stegen is always there for her teammates. shooting,” said Jacie. “They would at least hockey team. In her first season Verstegen As a freshman Verstegen scored 29 For many she serves as a motivator and have 100 pucks out there. In the winter exceeded everyone’s expectations of what goals, along with 20 assists, and totaled 49 not a screamer. She works on her shot ev- they would practice in the garage and wear a true freshman brings to a team. At 5 feet points in 26 games. In her second year she ery day and doesn’t give up, but one of her roller skates to make it more game-like.” 5 inches, the left-handed Verstegen was proved there was no sophomore slump teammates said she has a humorous side. The Warbirds’ next home game is Fri- named to Eastern Shores All-Conference as she scored 26 goals in 28 games along “She likes to tell jokes. She laughs at day at the Beaver Dam Family Center Ice first team and second-team All-State. Ver- with 30 assists, and totaled 56 points. Ver- anything,” said senior defenseman Drew Arena against Brookfield (0-9). stegen was the only freshman in the group stegen was named second-team all-confer- Titans men basketball team dominates in two wins By Alex Wolf had a 20-point lead. times. The Titans knocked down 14-of-37 22-point halftime lead. Herald contributor Adam Fravert led UWO with 19 points, 3-point shots while Alma was 12-of-30. The Titans shot 46 percent from 3-point while grabbing nine rebounds and dish- UW-Oshkosh started to pull away in land, making 15-of-33 shots and shot 56 The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh ing out seven assists. Ben Boots added 18 the first half around the 11-minute mark. percent overall. men’s basketball team extended its win- points and hit four 3s while Jack Flynn Leading 13-9, UWO went on a 6-0 run to Flynn led UWO with 20 points on ning streak to six games over the week- chipped in 15 points. make it a 10-point game and then a Fravert 9-of-9 shooting while Brett Wittchow and end, crushing Alma and Calvin College in Connor Duax added 11 points off the 3-pointer at the 7:49 mark made it 27-12. Boots added 14 points a piece. Boots had games played at home. bench while grabbing five rebounds. In the 92-56 win over Calvin College on a team-high five assists and drained 4-of-8 In Friday’s 99-74 win over Alma Col- The Titans outrebounded Alma 54-31 Saturday, the Titans used yet another big 3-point shots while Jake Zeitler added 12 lege, the seventh-ranked Titans (7-1) used while only turning the ball over seven first half, putting up 53 points and had a points off the bench. a huge first half, scoring 52 points as they

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