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Inside University funding feud finds resolution Pending agreement has state Civil servants paying $6.3M to end dispute Community groups By Miles Maguire promote interaction Special to the Herald Photos by Michael Cooney Page 3 The dispute between the University of Smooth Wisconsin-Oshkosh and its fundraising arm is coming to a close with the state South strategy agreeing to pay $6.3 million. sailing “After approximately 12 hours of pro- Mike Kroll takes Slick Planners break down ductive, court-supervised mediation in- Sawdust opportunities Trick, his D-class stern volving leaders of UW-Oshkosh, UW steering iceboat, for a System, the UW-Oshkosh Foundation Page 2 ride on Lake Winneba- and several financial institutions, we go last Wednesday. He reached resolution,” UWO Chancellor said the sport is ruled Andrew Leavitt said in an email message Taking charge by weather conditions to employees Dec. 22. that can change in a The settlement “ends a costly litigation Titans’ new basketball minute. The owner of five process that would have burdened the in- coach knows winning iceboats, Kroll and his stitution and Wisconsin taxpayers for ad- friends have sailed 100- ditional months, if not years,” Leavitt said. Page 12 plus miles in a day to the A ruling this summer said the state was on south or north shores. See UW-Oshkosh on Page 9 Dance team event bringing the warmth to West Oshkosh Herald the help of one money was always extremely tight,” said aged to bring a clothing item to donate. of the dancer’s Wissink, an elementary school teacher Spectators will receive $1 off the cost of The Oshkosh West Wildcat Invite dance mothers. Boyce in the district. “We knew that running an admission with a donation and the dance team competition returns for its fifth year was coaching the event would be a substantial fundraiser for team with the most donations earns a tro- at the high school Saturday with 37 teams West varsity team the team and would allow us to ‘gift’ items phy. from around the state taking part in the and Wissink led to the team that we had never had.” This year the West Wildcat team has fundraising event that benefits students in the junior varsity while both were in col- A cornerstone of the event is a Spread attended competitions in Ashwauben- need and the dance team. lege and spending countless Saturdays at the Warmth campaign to benefit elemen- on and Little Chute and will be going Morgan Boyce and Mackenzie Wissink, dance competitions in the area. tary and middle school students in need to Menomonee Falls in addition to the West’s coaches and former team mem- “We knew from being on the team and of warm clothing during winter months. See on Page 11 bers, launched the inaugural event with then from our experience coaching that Competitors and spectators are encour- Dance teams Fox Cities club ready to roll with arena games By Tim Froberg Saturday, Feb. 2 and March 23. Double- Herald contributor headers will be played featuring FCRD’s two teams – the All-Stars travel team and It’s a fast, physical game with a retro feel the 920 Honeys – against the Confluence to it. Crush from Bellevue, Ill. Welcome to the colorful, chaotic world Fox Cities Roller Derby is celebrating of roller derby, where skates, speed and its 12th season as a not-for-profit organi- slams intersect. zation and member of the Women’s Flat Oshkosh residents will get a chance to Track Derby Association (WFTDA). It check out this full-throttle, highly enter- welcomes players of all ages, sizes and skill taining sport this winter. levels. The Fox Cities Roller Derby club has Fox Cities Roller Derby previously found new digs at the Menominee Nation played its home games at Skaters Edge in Arena and will play its home schedule at Appleton and currently practices there. the Oshkosh venue. MF Photography Studio Getting an opportunity to compete at an The local club known as FCRD will Fox Cities Roller Derby brings its squad to the Menominee Nation Arena to compete with other teams on three double-header dates in the coming months. compete on three dates at the arena: this See Roller Derby on Page 10 Page 2 x oshkoshherald.com January 2, 2019
Sawdust District growth goals outlined
By Tom Ekvall viduals, first met in March and provides rail access. Burich
Herald contributor
said the long-term monthly input into a special area plan
for the district. The city intends to direct goal should be to
Plans for revitalization of the Sawdust
growth and infrastructure investment create a “clean slate”
District on the south shore of Oshkosh, for future redevel- through recommendations, strategies and which includes the South Main Street cor-
policies with the ulti- opment by working ridor and waterfronts along the Fox River mate goal of reinvig- with existing own- and Lake Winnebago, were presented by orating the neighbor- ers to relocate to the the city’s Planning Division before a re- hood. city’s newer indus- cent meeting of the Sawdust District Ad- “We want to plan for trial parks and cre- visory Group. the future,” said Dar- ate multistory devel- The group, which includes area proper- ryn Burich, planning opments that take ty owners, economic development pro- services coordinator. advantage of water fessionals and other civic-minded indi- “We want to reimagine views while buffer- the future for the area.” ing the presence of
urich
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The Sawdust District the railroad tracks.
is known historically • Pioneer District,
for its industrial uses and was once home the industrial area
to leading lumber and furniture compa- once redeveloped into the former Pi- 923 S. Main St. Suite C nies. As the dominance of those industries Oshkosh, WI 54902 decreased in the community the district oneer Inn and Re- transitioned into other heavy uses. sort. Goals include General information/customer The area has been experiencing re- reestablishment of
development as Buckstaff Co. land was a hotel for the site, service: Julie Vandenberg
[email protected] transformed into the Menominee Nation modernization of
Arena and development plans have been the marina and resi-
Phone: 920-508-9000
Website: www.oshkoshherald.com approved for the former Miles Kimball dential housing.
property and a former sewing company • Arena District,
News tips and story ideas along the same stretch of South Main. the area that in-
[email protected] Other developments included the open- cludes Menominee ing of the Fifth Ward Brewing Co. at 1009 From Oshkosh Planning Services Division Nation Arena, to be Advertising further developed into S. Main St. and reopening of the Granary through the district to Pioneer Island. [email protected] building at 44 W. 6th Ave. • West Transitional District, between an entertainment district along with add- Andrea Toms: 920-508-0030 Burich said the city will meet with busi- South Main on the east and Oregon Street ed parking areas. Samuel Kieckhafer: 920-508-0084 ness owners in the next several months to the west, with small- to medium-size • South Gateway District, which rep- to discuss revitalization ideas. He said residential housing and business office resents the southern extent of industrial Classified Advertising the Sawdust District Plan includes seven spaces proposed through adaptive reuse activity previously occupied by Oshkosh [email protected] subdistricts, each with its own special fea- of industrial buildings. Brewing Co., now School Stationers at 920-508-9000 tures and design/development guidelines. • Core District, which is historic Main 1641 S. Main. The proposed development These subdistricts include: Street, with a long-term vision to re-estab- pattern would be one-story buildings with All advertisements are subject to • River North area where lumber-relat- lish the “Main Street feel” from the 600 front-yard parking for residential, retail the applicable rate card, copies of ed factories once lined the banks of the block to 12th Avenue along both sides of and service, and professional offices. which are available from our Ad- Fox River. Burich said the Al Brouline the street and reduce the industrial feel of Burich said plans to turn around the vertising department. All ads are Memorial Garden park should be expand- Pioneer Inn area have carried the highest subject to approval before publica- the area. tion. Oshkosh Herald reserves the ed along with development of one- to • Central North District, a predomi- costs and said the city will need financial right to edit, refuse, reject, classify four-story buildings oriented toward the nantly industrial area with large parcels of incentives to accomplish revitalization of or cancel any ad at any time. Errors river and continuation of the Riverwalk buildings and storage facilities along with that area. must be reported in the first day of publication. Oshkosh Herald shall not be liable for any loss or expense that results from an error Oshkosh initiatives to get public review in or omission of an advertisement. Oshkosh area residents are invited to tions by leaders of the key public institu- Mark Harris, Winnebago County execu- No refunds will be given for early participate in the sixth annual Oshkosh tions in Oshkosh about the major issues, tive; and Melissa Kohn, campus adminis- cancellation of an order. Outlook at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at Fox Valley initiatives and priorities that the commu- trator for Fox Valley Technical College. Advertising deadline: Noon, Friday Technical College’s Room 133. nity can expect to see in the coming year. The event is sponsored by Citizens for for following Wednesday The program will feature brief presenta- Audience questions will follow the pre- a Strong Oshkosh, a nonpartisan organi- Classified line ads: 4PM, Friday for sentations. zation that promotes civil dialogue and Wednesday NEW YEAR!NEW HOMEFOR YOU! Invited presenters include Mark creates settings for residents to identify, FE Publisher ATURED Rohloff, city manager; Vickie Cartwright, review and discuss needs, priorities and Karen Schneider, 920-858-6407 Oshkosh Area School District superin- opportunities for improvement. [email protected] tendent; Alex Hummel, special assistant Contact Kathy Propp at 231-4770 or Editor to the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh [email protected] for questions Dan Roherty, 920-508-0027 Chancellor for Strategic Partnerships; about the event. [email protected] Corrections It is the policy of the Oshkosh 2912 Westmoor Rd,TownofAlgoma$219,900 2Story Homeinthe Town of Algoma hasaplace Herald to correct all errors of fact. for Everyoneand Everything! FormalLivingRm, For correction information, call DiningRm+FamilyRm. Eat-in kitchen with break- Falling in Love since 1952 fast bar. 3Bdrms,2.5 Baths, +1st FlrLaundry Rm. 920-508-9000. 2+ CarGarage, &GreatBackyard too! Subscribe: www.oshkoshherald. 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An E-edition of the newspaper can Listedby: Doug Villars 920-216-2612 in the New Year be accessed at 814Knapp St ·Oshkosh 920-230-8880 www.oshkoshherald.com. www.oshkoshrealty.com 11 waugoo avenue |downtown oshkosh |235-7870 |www.reimerjewelers.com January 2, 2019 oshkoshherald.com x Page 3 Separate groups work for thoughtful interaction By the Rev. Tom Willadsen Oshkosh Outlook 2019 is scheduled for and the Great Lakes. Herald contributor 5:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at Fox Valley Technical The next Considerations is from 6 to College’s Room 113 (story on Page 2). 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the first-floor reading So you managed to get through Thanks- The new kid on the civil conversation room at 106 Washington Ave. The topic is giving and Christmas by avoiding con- block is Considerations, a monthly dis- “My Fair Share.” Where do tax dollars go? versations about everything but the most cussion organized by the Oshkosh Public Why do I have to pay for services I don’t banal topics — “The weather? Well, it Library. Traditionally libraries have played use? What’s my fair share to be considered simply gets more interesting every day!” a key role as impartial arbiters of informa- a responsible Oshkosh community mem- But now you find yourself facing a new tion, open forums for viewpoints and gath- ber? Refreshments and warm beverages year, hungry for genuine, thoughtful con- ering places where a healthy dialogue can will be available starting at 6 p.m. versation about important issues that are happen, so Considerations is a natural fit. Relevant articles to consider before the unchanged by discussing the clouds. Launched in September as a way to meeting are on the library’s website at Well, citizen, you’re in luck. Three dif- bring people together and encourage oshkoshpubliclibrary.org, and clicking on ferent organizations are working to pro- thinking beyond a soundbite, it has be- the events page. mote civil, reasoned and substantive con- come a popular offering. Paulette Feld, one of CSO’s founding versation in the community. “Considerations is a time for adults to members, believes the work of these three The Oshkosh Civility Project has been interact within our local community and organizations is crucial to a community. around since 2011 and its efforts are based have a free and open conversation based “In our partisan world, folks need to on P.M. Forni’s book, “Choosing Civility: Photo by Walter Scott Jr. on reliable, verifiable, factual informa- have the means to know how to find the The Twenty-five Rules of Considerate tion,” said Sandra Toland, adult program facts and weigh the issues. We need to be Contact.” You have probably seen the Sue Panek (left), former executive direc- coordinator. able to judge the information put out by group’s posters up around town. Perhaps tor of the Oshkosh Area United Way, and singer-songwriter Franki Moscato are shown Toland researches each topic and posts partisan groups and social media,” she someone handed you a card with the nine at the Oshkosh Civility Project booth at the links to relevant articles on the library’s said. “Groups like CSO and programs principles the Civility Project emphasizes. Saturday Farmers Market this summer. website before the month’s conversation. such as Considerations help to make that The group continues to work to lower Past months have focused on gratitude information available.” the temperature of heated discussions by using different media to spread the word District, University of Wisconsin-Osh- about civility. kosh, Fox Valley Technical College, the OSHKOSH SATURDAY A lesser-known but longer-standing city and county — present to the public group, Citizens for a Strong Oshkosh one or two efforts they are excited about Farmers Market (CSO), has been around since 2007 striv- promoting in the new year. 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MenomineeNationArena.com Page 4 x oshkoshherald.com January 2, 2019 AirVenture prepares to celebrate 50 years here By Dick Knapinski members and volunteers who will be at- EAA Communications tending their 50th consecutive fly-in in 2019, and unique memorabilia and stories The Experimental Aircraft Association from the 1970 event that will add to the is marking the 50th consecutive year of history of what has grown to be the largest its annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly- annual fly-in in the world. in convention in Oshkosh this year with a In 2018, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh wel- full schedule of activities for arriving avia- comed more than 600,000 people from tors and residents of EAA’s hometown. 87 nations, along with more than 10,000 The 67th aircraft. annual event As a thank-you to Oshkosh residents for is July 22-28 welcoming the aviation world to their city at Wittman for the past half-century, there will be spe- Regional Air- cial offers for community members and port. additional ways to engage in this historic The EAA milestone. Those details and others are in fly-in conven- development and will be announced as tion was first held in Milwaukee in 1953. Photo from EAA they are finalized. In 1959, the event moved to Rockford, Ill., Warbirds, such as these B-25 bombers from World War II, are always a popular draw at EAA “Over 50 years, nearly every significant where it was held annually through 1969 AirVenture as it gets ready to mark 50 straight years in Oshkosh. aircraft type in the world has landed on before coming to Oshkosh. EAA moved the runways at Wittman Regional Airport its permanent headquarters from the Mil- programs, who coordinates AirVenture city such a welcoming place for aviators.” to be part of the EAA fly-in,” Larsen said. waukee area to Oshkosh in 1983. features and attractions. “Oshkosh has EAA is seeking any of the showplanes “More important are the stories of the “A half-century ago, EAA founder become synonymous with ‘The World’s present at the 1970 EAA fly-in convention people who have come to be a part of this Paul Poberezny saw Oshkosh as the per- Greatest Aviation Celebration’ so it’s a nat- and inviting the current owners to bring event and the legacy of what is now known fect place to bring together aviation en- ural that we commemorate 50 consecutive them to Oshkosh next summer. They will simply as ‘Oshkosh.’ That is what we will thusiasts,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice years here with events that involve those be featured in exclusive parking areas on be celebrating in 2019.” president of communities and member who attend and those who have made the the grounds. In addition, EAA is seeking More bait shops join invasive species fight Bait shop owners in the Winnebago and answer customer questions about with boaters and anglers about the threats Worship Waterways System area are taking steps to aquatic invasive species. Three bait shops of invasive species. help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive joined the effort in 2018: Critters Sports “We are very fortunate to have local bait directory species (AIS) in Wisconsin lakes, accord- in Winneconne, the Sportsman in Apple- shops involved and applaud their efforts,” Discover a place of worship for you ing to Chris Acy, AIS coordinator for the ton and Rippn-Lips Tackle Co. in Stock- said Acy, who coordinates work in Calu- Winnebago Waterways Program. bridge. met, Fond du Lac and Winnebago coun- River of Life Church Non-native plants and animals threaten They join other bait shops around the ties for the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance. -Oshkosh 440 W. South Park Avenue •Oahkosh, lakes and river systems by harming native Winnebago System who joined the effort Acy noted one bait shop owner said, WI 54902 •(920) 230-2444 species and decreasing the economic val- in 2017, including Fish Tales and Fox Riv- “We are all responsible for protecting our Sunday Morning Service: 10:00 am Wednesday Evening Bible Study: 6:30 pm ue of bodies of water. The invasive species er Bait & Tackle in Oshkosh. lakes. It’s important that we all do our part Pastor LarryPettit AFriendly Church with an Eternal Message! have the potential to harm local econo- Winnebago System bait shops have to make sure the lakes stay clean for future mies by decreasing revenue from tourism teamed up with the Fox-Wolf Watershed generations.” Trinity Episcopal Church and fishing that can directly affect busi- Alliance, University of Wisconsin-Exten- Bait shop owners or employees who Corner of Algoma and Division in Downtown Oshkosh nesses. sion, UW Department of Life Sciences would like to join the effort are asked to Services on Sunday at 8a.m. & 10a.m., Local bait shops have agreed to feature Communication and state Department of contact Acy at [email protected] or 920- Wednesday at 5:30p.m. AIS educational materials in their stores Natural Resources to share information 460-3674. oshkosh-episcopal.org
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January 2, 2019 oshkoshherald.com x Page 9 led to civil and criminal actions against former UWO officials and that cut off UW-Oshkosh funding to the foundation, causing it to from Page 1 file for bankruptcy. the hook for as much as $15 million. A federal judge and a state judge have Community Full details of the settlement, which was both since ruled that this reading of the law is incorrect. The judges said state first announced Dec. 21, were not imme- diately available but Tim Mulloy, chair- funding can flow to a private entity if that events man of the UW-Oshkosh Foundation, entity is carrying out a public purpose. “The UW-Oshkosh Foundation is Ongoing Arena said, “We feel pretty good.” “After completing a court-ordered me- pleased that we were able to reach reso- Nutcracker in the Castle, Paine Art Thursday, Jan. 10 diation process, the University of Wis- lution with the Board of Regents to move Center and Gardens, through Monday Professional Women’s Connection, consin System Board of Regents and the forward,” Mulloy said in a statement is- Friday, Jan. 4 11:30 a.m., La Sure’s Banquet Hall, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Foun- sued jointly with the group’s secretary/ Marine Corps League Bingo, 5:30 3125 S. Washburn St. dation are pleased to announce that they treasurer, David L. Omachinski. p.m., Marine Corps League, 4715 Sher- Friday, Jan. 11 have agreed to settle all issues relating to “The Board of Regents is pleased to man Road the disputes between the Board of Re- have resolved this issue in a way that pro- Comedy Improv Show, 9 p.m., Back- Comedy Improv Show, 9 p.m., Back- gents and the UW-Oshkosh Foundation,” tects taxpayer and student interests, and lot Comedy House, 424 N. Main St. lot Comedy House, 424 N. Main St. the UW System Board of Regents said in a renews the productive relationship be- Saturday, Jan. 5 Saturday, Jan. 12 statement released Friday night. tween UW-Oshkosh and the UW-Osh- Winter Farmers Market, 8 a.m., Oshkosh Farmers Market, 8 a.m., The university will take ownership of kosh Foundation,” said Michael Grebe, a Menominee Nation Arena Menominee Nation Arena the Alumni Welcome and Conference lawyer for Aurora Health Care who serves on the board. Oshkosh Gallery Walk, 6 p.m., Marine Corps League Bingo, 5:30 Center “for a net settlement of $4.6 mil- Added Leavitt, “We look forward downtown p.m., Marine Corps League, 4715 Sher- lion,” the regents said. to working together again to support Fox Cities Roller Derby, 6 p.m., man Road “Additionally, the Board of Regents will UW-Oshkosh, the region and the citizens Menominee Nation Arena Murder Mystery Dinner, 6:30 p.m., invest approximately $1.7 million in the of Wisconsin. I thank our partners in the Comedy Improv Show, 9 p.m., Back- Witzel Avenue Biodigester, a renewable The Howard, 405 Washington Ave. UW-Oshkosh Foundation for joining with lot Comedy House, 424 N. Main St. energy power plant and revenue-generat- Comedy Improv Show, 9 p.m., Back- ing educational asset that will yield signif- the university in renewing a spirit of trust, Wednesday, Jan. 9 lot Comedy House, 424 N. 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Trip- and its players are ready to roll. expect it to be on the banked track with “I kind of found my people through ping and elbowing are also illegal. Players “It’s an amazing facility,” said Oshkosh the fake fighting and the theatrics. derby,” said Brockman, a Neenah resident committing illegal actions get penalized resident Shelly Hitchcock, the club’s sec- “That’s not how we do it anymore. It’s who is employed in the sales industry. “I 30 minutes. retary and a 920 Honeys player. “It’s big, on a flat track, it’s very athletic and we first started it because it was something The FCRD’s All-Stars charter team is the there are locker rooms and there are con- have a lot of rules we play by. You won’t sporty, something new and something more advanced of the FCRD teams and cessions. Everything we could possibly see any of the fighting. But just seeing that that would benefit my health. I’ve made competes in a spring travel league. They need is there. We’re hoping to draw a lot athleticism and how se- so many friends through derby and it’s are ranked among the top 150 of the 358 more fans from Oshkosh. There’s a lot of rious people are about helped me grow as a person.” WFTDA-sanctioned teams in the country. excitement.” the sport, and just how School added, “We’re one big happy “You can’t come to a practice, join the Heather Brockman, the club’s head offi- strong these girls are family. We challenge each other to be bet- league and start hitting people and getting cial and a former FCRD player and board will be pleasantly sur- ter skaters and to grow and be better peo- hit by people,” Hitchcock said. “With our of directors member, has been with FCRD prised. And we’re very ple as well.” governing body, WFTDA, they have a for nine years and sees the new venue as a family friendly.” Hitchcock missed playing so much that minimum set of skating skills that every- major step forward. Oshkosh resident she is returning to derby this season after one has to be proficient in before they’re “We really want to make it our new and FCRD player Hol- taking the last three years off. She served allowed to do any kind of contact. home,” said Brockman. “This is a bit of a Hitchcock ly School feels that fans as a derby referee in that time period. “We also take a written rules test to dream of mine. I always wanted it to be unfamiliar with derby “I’m a stay-at-home mom and it’s nice demonstrate we know what we’re doing out held at an arena, where it feels like you’re will be repeat customers — if they just just to get away and do something athlet- there, and then we slowly work people into at the next level. I think it will be a lot bet- give it a chance. ic,” said Hitchcock. “I just love skating. It’s it. So it takes time but anyone can do it.” ter fan environment. It was nice and hom- “There’s kind of a wow factor to derby,” tough physically. Most of us, if not all of As part of the fun, derby players go by ey where we’ve played in the past, but you said School, a physical therapist’s assistant us, do strength training outside our regu- colorful stage names during the bouts. had to bring your own chairs and things and marathon runner who is in her fourth lar practices. But there’s nothing like the School is known as “Holla Painyo,” while like that. With an arena, you get more of a season with FCRD. “What’s neat about it feeling you get from an hourlong scrim- Hitchcock goes by “Secretary of Skate” sports feel. It’s going to bring in more fans is that it’s totally unique. It’s very competi- mage when you’re pushing yourself to the and Brockman is referred to as “Gixx Her.“ and we want to establish it as our home tive, very fast and a contact sport. You have limit. You really feel good.” “With our fans there’s often that one base.” to be really quick on your feet and agile. Derby isn’t a complicated game. The skater they really like and cheer for,” said Roller derby’s roots go back to the 1930s Hitchcock, a 1998 Oshkosh West grad- teams play two 30-minute periods with five Brockman. “It’s always fun when you have and it became a television favorite in the uate, was a swimmer in high school and skaters apiece on the track. Both teams des- an entire fan section cheering that one 1960s and 1970s when its brawling, over- took dance classes. She later dabbled in ignate one player as a “jammer” who scores person. Derby is something different from the-top antics amused and entertained martial arts before giving derby a shot. points by lapping members of the opposing anything out there, especially women’s audiences. There is plenty of contact in “Honestly, when I started, I could hard- team. Jammers wear a star on their helmets. sports where you don’t see a ton of physi- today’s roller derby and it retains its scrap- ly stand up on skates,” said Hitchcock. “I To score a point, the jammer must stay cal action. It’s a really different experience py nature, but it has become a far more missed doing a lot of the sports I had done on the track in the two-minute period to actually see that.’ athletic game built around skating. While growing up and was looking for some- they can score points known as a jam. Advance tickets are $15 for ages 17 and derby is generally considered a women’s thing different and fun. It was a challenge Four blockers, including one who can act up, $10 for ages 6-16 and free for children game, the Men’s Roller Derby Association to be able to skate and learn how to do a as a pivot, assist their jammer while also 5 and under. Tickets at the door will be was founded in 2007 and currently has 64 crossover and fall properly. I had no idea focusing on stopping the opposing jam- $18 and $13 and can also be purchased teams under its jurisdiction. what roller derby was about but I gave it a mer from passing them. The pivot is the through ticketstaronline.com or from a “It’s definitely something different,” try and fell in love with it.” only other player who can act as a jammer derby team member.
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The and kick events, practice from June to ear- publication encourages business invest- ly March and perform during halftime of ment, talent recruitment and relocation West basketball and football games. by targeting entrepreneurs, site selectors, This year’s invite will include more than corporate executives and others to the 750 student-athletes and coaches in pom, community’s quality of life. The chamber jazz, kick and hip-hop categories, as well as works with Livability Media to produce solo, duet and small group competitions. the print and digital magazine. More de- Oshkosh North will be represented tails at https://livability.com/wi/oshkosh there with its varsity and junior varsity Business Expo 2019, the Oshkosh teams. Chamber of Commerce’s annual exhi- Beyond the fundraising effort the event bition sponsored this year by Network also gives a retail boost to businesses. Health, will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 Wissink said teams typically do not stay Submitted photo p.m. Jan. 31 at the Oshkosh Convention overnight but Amy Albright, executive di- The Oshkosh West Dance Team, shown entertaining at halftime of a basketball game at the Center. This year’s theme is Classic Board rector of the Oshkosh Convention & Vis- high school, is the host team out of 37 competing this weekend in Oshkosh. Games. Booths are available at a cost of itors Bureau, said the state Department of $475 for Chamber members and $535 for Tourism estimates that communities gain studio, as we currently practice in the cafe- Team competitions will take place from nonmembers; check with the chamber on about $64 for each day-trip visitor. teria,” Wissink said. 11:15 a.m. until 6 p.m. followed by an registration deadlines. The cost to attend All funds from the competition go back Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for se- awards ceremony. Raffles will be drawn to is either $5 or a business card until 5 p.m., into the team account, which is used to reg- niors and children, and all Oshkosh Area win donated baskets of prizes. after which the Business After Hours en- ister for other competitions, buy uniforms, School District employees and students Student-athletes and volunteers manage trance fee is $6 for all. receive music and attend conferences. receive free admission with a district ID. the event, volunteer their time and orga- A ribbon cutting to mark the new phar- “We are hoping that someday we would The invite will begin at 8 a.m. with solo, nize activities for competitors and specta- macy that has opened within the Aurora have enough money saved to build a dance duets and small group competitions. tors throughout the day. Jackson Street clinic is set for 11:30 a.m. Jan. 25. The clinic and physical therapy Weekend sports results not available facility will be open for touring as well. 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UWO basketball coach keeps the winning edge Lewis already making mark as Titans leader By Brad Hartmann Herald contributor
Losing is not acceptable — it’s a moti- vator. That is just one slogan University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh interim men’s bas- ketball coach Matt Lewis believes in as his Titans are 9-1 and currently ranked sixth by d3hoops.com. “You are going to lose more games than you win. Many people lose a lot of big games compared to the smaller ones. Those losses create more memories,” said Lewis. “Yes it would be nice to win those games but it’s a bond that brings people together and motivates people going for- ward because you want to win that thing.” For the past six seasons Lewis was the Titans’ top assistant coach and in last year’s 2017-2018 campaign helped guide them to tie a school record of 25 wins and reach the NCAA Division III National Championship game for the first time in school history before coming up short 78-72 to Nebraska Wesleyan University in Salem, Va. Photo by Steve Frommell “After the loss sitting Matt Lewis took the reins of the Titans men’s basketball team this year which has only one loss in its first 10 games. in the locker room with the team, that was one Ill., and moving to Augusta, Ill., in the operations until 2012 before heading to and how we can continue to get better as a of the most powerful sixth grade. Lewis graduated with 29 oth- Wisconsin. program. One of the concepts was, let’s fo- experiences that I had ers at Southeastern High School where he “I didn’t have a job. I was here for a cus on each and every day and how we can as a coach. Just sitting excelled in basketball, baseball and golf. few weeks. My family moved to Neenah. get better,” he said. “We have a white dry there for over an hour “Matt was such a competitor. He loved Coach Juckem called me and asked if I erase board and before practice each ath- with these guys and winning. He did it the right way,” said wanted to coach at Oshkosh,” Lewis said. lete must write down what they are thank- reminiscing what had Matt Douglas, one of Lewis’ close friends “I looked at the map and realized it was ful for and what success they achieved that Lewis all occurred over the from high school. “He would do anything only 15 minutes from Oshkosh and said day.” course of that season he could to help his teammates out. We absolutely.” Lewis earned his first coaching victory, and the three weeks leading up to that always knew with Matt on the floor he One of the main achievements Lewis 86-77, over Piedmont College. game. That is probably an hour of my life would find the open guy or he was good cherishes from his playing and coaching “It was good. I really didn’t think about that I will never forget,” said Lewis. enough to get the open basket.” days is building relationships and creating it. I had a couple guys come up to me and On May 17, the Lewis era began af- Many athletes’ best high school mem- memories with individuals. say congrats on your first win. We had to ter Pat Juckem was named head coach at ory would be winning a state champion- Douglas recalls a baseball game that instantly think about the next day because Washington University in St. Louis. ship. For Lewis it was losing his last varsity they played together back in high school. we played back-to-back games that week- “I was excited and fired up,” said Lewis. basketball game. “We were playing Triopia back in 2005. end,” he said. “I realized this is a dream job. As a 31-year- “Afterward I remember the car ride I believe they were state ranked at the time The Titans resumed play after its holi- old guy you get to step into a nationally home with my brother and his friends. We and we beat them 3-2. They had the ath- day break Sunday against Concordia Uni- ranked team. It was like an emotional roll- drove up to Wisconsin and went skiing. I letes and we weren’t supposed to win that versity at the Menominee Nation Arena. er coaster because of the excitement and haven’t skied in 10 years and it was that game,” he said. “Matt takes the mound and The game that many Titans will be trying then my head started spinning knowing weekend I realized I have to keep playing to throw them off he would throw at dif- to avenge will be Jan. 2 as WIAC confer- all the things that need to be done such as basketball,” he said. ferent angles. He would go sidearm, sub- ence play opens at the Kolf Sports Center how to keep the momentum going.” He went on to play college ball at Cor- marine or over the top. It was one of those against UW-Platteville, who was the only Winning nine of his first 10 games and nell College in Iowa and made the transi- games that Matt would do anything to get team to sweep the Titans in conference outscoring opponents by an average of tion from point guard to forward. Lewis the victory.” play last season. 86.3 to 65.1 was a great way to start. Lewis started 52 of 93 games. In the 2008-2009 One thing that separates Lewis from “They are well coached. They play Wis- is one of the fastest coaches to accomplish season Lewis led the Rams (21-7) to the other coaches in the league is his creativity consin basketball,” said Lewis. “They have that goal in the program’s 60-year history; Division III tournament. The following with “the today board” and it seems to be physical guys. They defend and share the Ted Van Dellen was 8-2 in 1990-1991. year he was a first-team selection in the working for his athletes. basketball so it will be fun and be a tough “He holds us accountable and at a very Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference “It teaches our older athletes leadership task for us.” high standard,” said senior guard Ben and received Cornell’s Sportsman of the Boots. “As for a players’ prospective we Year award after averaging 13.5 points and brought back a lot of guys from last year’s 6.7 rebounds. team. Coach Lewis has done a great job of “I thought I was an average player. I real- holding us to our high standard in which ly couldn’t shoot the basketball. I knew if I we like to call it ‘after championship stan- wanted to score and help the team I had to 2Oshkosh dard.’” get to the rim to get fouled and get to the We graciouslywelcome The standard has always been high for free throw line,” Lewis recalled. “For us Locations Lewis starting at age 5 when he first picked that is a big thing. The three most efficient today! up a basketball after watching his brother shots in the game of basketball consist of Stop by shooting hoops at his local YMCA. open and rhythm threes, the stuff right Shopko “Every kid dreams about playing at the around the basket and free throws.” 1828 Jackson Street Division I level and then the NBA. As a Off the court he earned his bachelor’s Pharmacy Oshkosh, WI 54901 5-year-old you think it’s possible,” Lewis degree in economics and business and all (920) 231-3300 said. “As you get older you get this reality went on to seek a master’s in business customers check and you still think maybe you can administration from Bethel University in still play major college basketball. As I got Tennessee. whoare looking for anew pharmacy. into high school I realized that wasn’t in Other stops included coaching intern- 321 N. Sawyer Street the cards for me. I thought — What could ships at Cornell College and Division I Feel free to contactus Oshkosh,WI54902 We I do to still be at a high level of basket- Tulane University. In 2010 Lewis earned at eitherofour Oshkosh make (920) 426-0763 ball? — and that’s when I realized I could his first assistant coaching job at Rhodes locations for easy it hassle coach.” College in Memphis, then made the move prescriptiontransfers! free! Growing up on a farm in Camp Point, back to Tulane to be director of basketball