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*****************ECRWSS**** PRST STD U.S. POSTAGE POSTAL CUSTOMER PAID SHAWANO, WI PERMIT NO. 135 OCTOBER 21, 2020 x OSHKOSHHERALD.COM VOLUME 3, ISSUE 42 INDIVIDUALLY WE ARE Seniors Center looks forward WAVES Programs geared beyond restrictions By Samantha Strong TOGETHER Herald contributor WE ARE AN As Oshkosh residents continue to nav- OCEAN igate living with and after the COVID-19 pandemic, life as many knew it has and Paid forbyWinnebago CountyDemocratic Party will continue to change. It’s going to take a lot of adaptation, flexibility, understand- ing and a hint of compassion for all of us to move forward together, and the Oshkosh INSIDE Seniors Center is doing just that for one of the most vulnerable populations — se- niors. Less than a year ago, the Oshkosh Se- niors Cen- ter had an idea of what its 2020 pro- gramming Last of a series would look Spring football like. It would include a lot of in-person North, West part training and workshops about what types of 20-team conference of technologies are available today and how these technologies could benefit a se- Page 20 nior’s life. For example, using FaceTime to stay in touch with family, ordering grocer- ies through Instacart, getting around in an Home base Uber and more. Little did Anne Schaefer and Jean Woll- Hmong center erman know that their programming dedicated downtown would be crucial to the emotional and physical health of seniors in the Oshkosh Photo from Oshkosh Seniors Center Page 3 A visitor to the Oshkosh Seniors Center communicates with his granddaughter recently SEE ON PAGE 10 through one of the center’s online stations. Isolation Local team was toast of pro basketball world were once the best in the basketball busi- team in the NBL, which operated from Oshkosh All-Stars ness. One of their top opponents in their 1937-1949. They were two-time league final years was none other than the Lakers champions, winning titles in 1941 and were early Lakers foe — then based in Minneapolis and led by 1942, and making the league playoffs in George Mikan, the game’s first superstar. 11 of the league’s 12 years. By Tim Froberg Herald contributor All of this happened “They (the Oshkosh All-Stars) were more than 80 years ago big-time — best in the country,” Naslund Dick Naslund was among the millions during the pre- and said. of television viewers who watched Le- post years of World The All-Stars disbanded after the 1949 Bron James and the Los Angeles Lakers War II and before the season when the NBL merged with its win the franchise’s 17th world champion- actual birth of the competitor, the Basketball Association of ship last week. NBA. Yes, there was America (BAA), and formed the NBA. As James and Anthony Davis hoisted professional basket- “That was a great team,” said Ken Par- the coveted Larry O’Brien Trophy, the ball back then. It just sons, another longtime resident who is 95-year-old resident couldn’t help but Photo courtesy of Oshkosh Public Museum wasn’t called the NBA. Naslund closing in on his 88th birthday. “They had think about the Oshkosh All-Stars. Actress Martha Raye throws up a jump The Oshkosh All-Stars it all: good shooters, great coach and they That’s right, the Oshkosh All-Stars. And ball between the Chicago American Gears’ and Minneapolis Lakers were prominent were a good defensive team. We used to sit if that name doesn’t resonate with you, George Mikan, who would go on to star for members of the country’s most estab- on a stage and watch the game on Friday then you are missing out on a big chunk the Minneapolis Lakers, and Oshkosh All- lished pro basketball league: the National and Saturday nights. The gym was always of local history. Star Clint Wager for a promotional photo Basketball League. SEE All-Stars ball ON PAGE 15 Like King James and Co., the All-Stars before a game April 3, 1946. The All-Stars were not just another Helping SeniorsLiveWell at Home HCA–Fox Cities has been agreat partner in our family’s need forcompetent Services Offered: and caring caregiver services.Fromthe caregivers selectedfor our family •Transfers •Medication memberto theinteractionwithoffice staff,wecouldnotbeanymorepleased. We highly recommend HCAfor anyone in need of greathome careservices. •Dressing Reminders Sean •Toileting •Housekeeping •Bathing •Transportation Call us to learnhow we can help youoryour lovedone with one-on-one care •Laundry •Companionship 920-349-CARE • HomeCareAssistanceOshkosh.com and so muchmore... Julie Davids, Owner PAGE 2 x OSHKOSHHERALD.COM OCTOBER 21, 2020 We’ve been here before and prevailed Every Thursday at 2 p.m. you can Community leaders have come out on find our editor, Dan Roherty, and me Karen both sides of the public health mandate on a Zoom call with Miravida Living’s Schneider to limit occupancy in businesses and community services coordinator, Emily enforce a mask mandate, but last week 923 S. Main St. Suite C Schwartz, and a handful of their residents Oshkosh Herald a message was shared from Kurt Bauer, Oshkosh, WI 54902 discussing the current week’s issue and publisher president and chief executive of Manu- other community news. facturers & Commerce; and John Casper, General information/customer This has been going on for a few president and CEO of Oshkosh Chamber service: Julie Vandenberg We later discussed how parents were [email protected] months and our regulars — Ann, Holly of Commerce, who has been vocal against and Elaine — have become family. instructed to keep their children away government limitations on the business Phone: 920-508-9000 from crowds and not play with other chil- Website: www.oshkoshherald.com Each week we have discussed the community. Together they communi- Seniors in Isolation series, but last week dren. That bathing suits weren’t needed cated this message Thursday to business News tips and story ideas it took on a more solemn tone as Ann as public pools were closed, the movie owners: [email protected] shared that Betty’s story felt much more theaters were shut, camps and schools “You are a business leader in this state, personal. The women could relate to the closed, drinking fountains taped off and which means you are also a communi- feeling of not getting dressed or making non-essential meetings canceled. ty leader. As such, I am asking you to Support the Oshkosh Herald their bed in the morning because they But this part of our discussion could remind your employees that it is critical would not be having visitors — the have been from Beth Sokol’s book “Fear to be careful and responsible at home, Membership feeling of not having anything to look of Polio in the 1950s,” not our current just as it is at work. This includes wearing A $50 annual membership forward to. epidemic. a mask, social distancing and washing supports receiving the newspaper Ann shared how she can leave her We have a generation living in isolation hands frequently. weekly. Call 920-508-9000 or visit apartment to go get mail or for a walk now as they did as children. They were “I know people are tired of this pan- www.oshkoshherald.com/store high risk as children and now they are /membership. around the building and not pass one demic and want to resume normal activi- other human being. Not one. They reside high risk as seniors. People in the mid- ty. But that does not make COVID-19 go with people all around them, but every- 1950s lived in fear of the unknown of away. It is clearly still here and still very Subscribe one is staying safe in the confines of their how polio was contracted and frustration much a grave threat to public health, par- For $70 annually the Oshkosh own home. with the uncertainties as information ticularly for the elderly and people with Herald is mailed to non-delivery The look on Ann’s face as she spoke was changed as more was learned about the pre-existing health conditions. areas via first-class mail. Go to heartbreaking. virus — like many of us are feeling today. “Studies show that employees respect www.oshkoshherald.com/shop and, therefore, listen to their employers. /subscribe or call 920-508-9000. Voting, registration available at City Hall So please, for the health of your employ- Early voting started this week at City Voter registration runs through Oct. 30. ees, your community and our state, please consider sharing the following communi- Advertising Hall, where residents also can come in to The clerk’s office is open from 8 a.m. to cation with your employees urging them [email protected] register to vote. 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Mike Sohm: 920-508-0084 “We want those wishing to cast in-per- City Hall is expected to stay closed to be safe by being diligent and resolute.” Kristin Magruder: 920-508-0119 son absentee ballots to do so in as safe a through Nov. 6. Just replace “business leader” with manner as possible,” said City Clerk Pam Residents with other city business are parent, teacher, coach or any title you hold dear and let us all work together to Classified advertising Ubrig. “Out of an abundance of caution, encouraged to make payments using on- stop the spread of COVID. What you do [email protected] voters will be the only members of the line services through www.ci.oshkosh. 920-508-9000 public to be able to conduct business in wi.us/Online_Services, and may also use matters. City Hall.” the drop box in front of City Hall.