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December 25, 2019 x oshkoshherald.com Volume 2, Issue 51 Airport terminal project OK’d forward with construction of a new gen- Airport Director Jim Schell said that Happy County Board approves eral aviation terminal facility at Wittman from a long-term financial perspective Regional Airport. a new energy-efficient facility made the facility replacement The estimated $6.8 million project has most sense after years of county review of been in the works for several years as op- the options for the aging terminal. Con- Holidays By Dan Roherty erating costs of the existing terminal have ceptual design work on a new or remod- Oshkosh Herald risen. Two structures on 20th Avenue will eled terminal goes back to 2013. From the Oshkosh Herald be replaced by one more efficient and “What is the face of any airport? Well, Winnebago County Board supervisors right-sized facility to serve the airport and See Wittman terminal on Page 6 approved resolutions last week to move flying public. Inside

Closing gap Oshkosh Kids gain school ride funds Page 3 School needs District works on referendum effort Page 2

Photo by Michael Cooney Mat success Spartan wrestlers Brightening holidays Ten-year-old Brody Enli and his family on Westbreeze Drive started creating this holiday light display four years ago and has hold off Lightning expanded it every year since. This season he added synchronized music and a message that can be heard on his limited-range Page 14 broadcast at 88.3 FM. The light show from 5 to 10 p.m. offers visitors a chance to make donations to the Oshkosh Area Community Pantry that are matched by the J. J. Keller Foundation, and for supporting display costs. Sawdust neighborhood draws housing interests Different developers Housing proposals look at living options Sawdust Lofts: 700 block of South Main Street. Proposed By Sean Fitzgerald $11 million, four-story apartment Herald contributor building with 60 units. Titan Properties: 900 block of A handful of multifamily housing pro- South Main Street. Renovation of posals in the city’s Sawdust District could a historic industrial building for 23 accelerate the expansion of downtown on market-rate apartments. Currently to Main Street south of the Fox River. awaiting a tax credit application In an area that currently offers few hous- from WHEDA to move forward on ing options along the Main Street corridor the project. Could begin in early between Sixth and Tenth avenues, these 2020. multifamily development proposals – if Pioneer Island: On the south they come to fruition – could spur the edge of the Pioneer Marina. A critical mass of residents needed to drive 12- to 16-unit extended stay additional upscale retail, entertainment “condo hotel,” available to and office space along Main Street from boaters, their guests and others. Menomonie Nation Arena north to the Project could start in spring. bridge. Oshkosh Herald of the former Pioneer Inn. If all three pro- The former Miles Kimball Co. building at Ninth and South Main and the empty lot north of it Three proposals are in various stages posals are fully realized as planned, they are both locations for planned housing projects. of planning and raising necessary capital: could add almost 100 total new housing Sawdust Lofts on the 700 block of South units to the neighborhood. That’s a posi- Sawdust District has a lot going for it right lighted the opening of the arena and the Main, apartments from Titan Properties tive step forward for city planners. now,” said Allen Davis, the city’s com- See Sawdust housing on Page 6 at 915 S. Main St., and the redevelopment “Everybody seems to agree that the munity development director, who high- Page 2 x oshkoshherald.com December 25, 2019 School referendum outline discussed Oshkosh Herald cated strong support. back-to-back requests, Gundlach and Su- Short-term and long-term cost estimates perintendent Vickie Cartwright talked School administrators outlined plans for taxpayers based on different funding about exploring what other state districts to the Board of Education at its Dec. 18 plans are provided through impact charts are employing through either a recurring 923 S. Main St. Suite C meeting for developing and promoting an on the district’s website. Some of those operational referendum or other phased Oshkosh, WI 54902 April public referendum that would fund estimates are still being researched to pro- approaches that can limit the tax impact. building improvements at some existing vide more specific numbers. Gundlach said specifics on the later General information/customer schools along with safety and security up- Enhanced security needs identified phases of improvements and consolida- service: Julie Vandenberg dates for most facilities. relate to entrances, interior doors and tions would be dependent on what is ap- [email protected] With a long-term building consolida- updated technology. Interactive white proved and accomplished in the next few Phone: 920-508-9000 tion plan focused on a range of improve- boards used in all classrooms would be years. Website: www.oshkoshherald.com ments at some schools while potentially upgraded as part of an IP-based digital “There are multiple choices that a fu- eliminating others, the first-phase project News tips and story ideas public address system to assure faster and ture board would have to make in terms of estimated at about $21 million would key [email protected] more widespread communication in the which sites you would in a sense close and on immediate maintenance work relat- event of an emergency. The current analog how would that look,” he said. ed to electrical systems, boilers and roof system limits the ability to make an an- “Our enrollment patterns are going to Support the Oshkosh Herald repairs while expanding the upgrade of nouncement from anywhere in a building. be a little different. Our community needs security systems in classrooms and entry- and overrride messages. are going to be a little different. We have to Membership ways. Security cameras at entryways and oth- be flexible in terms of making a good deci- A $50 annual membership Assistant superintendent David Gund- er locations are also proposed in the over- sion at that moment in time.” supports receiving the newspaper lach outlined to the board how the input all security updates estimated at about The board plans to continue its work- weekly. Call 920-508-9000 or visit from a facilities analysis, advisory commit- $11 million. shop process on the referendum details www.oshkoshherald.com/store tee and public surveys is being formed into In response to board vice president at its next regular meeting Jan. 8 and will /membership. an action plan with the first phase funded Kelly Olmsted’s question about whether meet again to approve the official referen- through a public referendum vote for im- to have a referendum combining more dum ahead of the Jan. 25 deadline for state Subscribe mediate needs that residents surveyed indi- than one phase of the overall plan to avoid ballot resolutions. For $70 annually the Oshkosh Herald is mailed to non-delivery areas via first-class mail. 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Comfort food with amodern twist. Page 4 x oshkoshherald.com December 25, 2019 Arena owner seeks more time on revival Bucks LLC, the owner of the Wisconsin nancing to provide more favorable terms assist with the internal finances,” accord- Progress reported on Herd; and the Menominee Indian Tribe to creditors.” ing to court papers. of Wisconsin, Schmit said. As of the beginning of December, the As previously reported the arena owner operations, management Those who have not explicitly endorsed arena had about $29 million in debts and has hired two brokers to help with finding By Miles Maguire the extension include the arena’s largest about $24 million in assets. new financing, switched ticket agents and Herald contributor creditor, Bayland Buildings Inc.; Oshkosh Lawyers for the arena argue that good dropped some expensive suppliers. businessman Eric Hoopman; and the law progress has been made in improving The arena owner is projecting to expand The owner of Menominee Nation Are- firm that used to represent Greg Pierce, the business, which includes a restau- its events offerings starting in February. na has asked for more time to file a plan of the president of Fox Valley. Lawyers for rant called the Maple Pub. For example, “The debtor has also been meeting with reorganization in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Bayland and Hoopman were not immedi- Fox Valley has hired a new executive a number of high-profile entertainment “The debtor is not a large company, but ately available for comment. chef, Toby Reichart, who is working on groups and specialty partners, to discuss they face a complex reorganization,” said the possibility of creating unique offerings Evan Schmit, an attorney for Fox Valley “The debtor reached out to counsel for a revised menu intended to “increase the and programming,” according to the court Pro Basketball Inc., in a motion dated Dec. Bayland but was unable to connect prior debtor’s food and beverages revenue,” filing. 16. to the filing of this motion,” Schmit said. court documents say. If the delay is granted, Fox Valley would Fox Valley filed for bankruptcy protec- As the end of the year approaches, po- On the LinkedIn social media site, Re- file a reorganization plan by Feb. 28 and tion Aug. 19 and had an exclusive right tential lenders are likely to focus more on ichart describes himself as a “traveling try to get it approved by April 30. until Dec. 17 to propose how to resolve its closing existing deals rather than working emergency chef” and restaurant consul- financial problems. out the terms of new loans, Schmit said. tant. He has been working at the Cannery Oshkosh is waiting to see what the next The company wants an extra two and “The debtor believes that little progress Public Market in Green Bay. steps will be on the arena’s financial plans a half months to develop a plan and says will be made toward financing or a plan Fox Valley is also broadening its man- but has “no legal objection” to the delay, it has the support of many, although not during the upcoming holidays,” the filing agement team by hiring a “director of mar- said City Manager Mark Rohloff. all, of its creditors. Those who have agreed states. “The debtor believes that with ad- keting to further increase ticket sales and Miles Maguire is editor of the Oshkosh Examiner to the extension include the city; Future ditional time it will be able to obtain fi- sponsorship revenue and a controller to news blog. UW Oshkosh graduate cited for chemistry work UW Oshkosh Communications research poster, “An NMR Study of Or- based on structural changes, mechanis- Wacholtz said a strength of UWO’s ganometallic Platinum (II) Compounds,” tic details of platinum-based compounds chemistry department is that students are Lindsey Westphal, who graduated earli- which used UWO’s new Nuclear Magnet- in catalysis and developing methods for “very quickly” introduced to working with er this month from the University of Wis- ic Resonance (NMR) spectrometer. binding studies of pharmaceuticals,” Wa- research-level equipment in their classes. consin Oshkosh, was honored at the re- She conducted an analysis of the struc- choltz said. As Westphal now begins to search for a cent 2019 Sigma Xi Annual Meeting and ture and coordination sphere of two plati- Westphal, who excelled at chemistry job, her experience with the NMR is sure Student Research Conference in Madison num complexes with guidance from facul- in high school, especially enjoys working to be a plus. for best chemistry poster by an under- ty members Brant Kedrowski and William with the instruments in the lab. “From here, Lindsey could go in a num- graduate. Wacholtz. UWO received a $355,000 grant from ber of directions,” Wacholtz said. “She’ll Sigma Xi is an honor society for scien- “We specifically were interested in ex- the National Science Foundation in 2017 have an advantage in looking for a job in to fund a custom-built NMR, an instru- tists and engineers with chapters located amining the effects of the NMR active the industry as she is well-prepared to use ment used to study the magnetic proper- around the world. isotope of platinum and its application in the equipment. We are proud of her. Her ties of atoms and provide detailed infor- Westphal, of Oshkosh, presented her chemical studies, including kinetic effects work is very good.” mation on the structure of molecules. The NMR allows UWO faculty and stu- Biology senior and McNair Scholar Ma- ’ dents like Wacholtz and Westphal to study lykee Hall, of Oshkosh, also presented a the structural characterization of mole- poster at the Sigma Xi conference from NEW YEAR S EVE cules in solution. his research with UWO’s environmental “Overall, I learned how to apply my microbiologist Sabrina Mueller-Spitz. Ladies NMR knowledge and use multiple tech- Jennifer Mihalick, a physical chemist ROCK COLLECTORR drink niques to analyze the structures,” West- and co-chair of the chemistry department, phal said. “I also worked with more serves as the UWO Sigma Xi chapter pres- PLAYING 9PM -1AMM complex data than what was covered in ident and was on the program committee FREE coursework.” for the conference. $2.99 LONGISLANDS & Cosmos MARGARITASALL NIGHT 9pm-Midnight Bank First set to open Koeller St. office COMPLIMENTARY MIDNIGHT CHAMPAGNE TOAST Bank First has announced completion efficient space similar of other recently of a new office at 1159 N. 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Mr. Waters was married in Oshkosh to Miss Catherine Fol- lett, whose father was Oshkosh’s Oshkosh history by the Winnebago second mayor. Together they had Community a son, William Waters, Jr. and a County Historical & Archaeological daughter, Elizabeth, who resides Society within this city. The list of his de- signs included schools, churches, businesses and so many others events Dec 14, 1917 they are too numerous to mention. a.m., Oshkosh Public Library, 106 William Waters was known to have Ongoing exhibits Architect No More – William Nutcracker in the Castle, through Washington Ave. been a generous man – it was said Waters, Long Identified With Up- that one of the last things he did Jan. 6, 11 a.m., Paine Art Center & Gar- A Becket’s New Year, 5 p.m., Becket’s, building of State, Passes Away: dens, 1410 Algoma Blvd. 2 Jackson St. Another pioneer, a man who has before his final seizure was to walk Deck the Halls, through Jan. 5, Osh- New Year’s Eve Family Night, 6 p.m., been directly identified with the laboriously down to his office to make a liberal donation to charity. kosh Public Museum, 1331 Algoma physical upbuilding of Oshkosh for Oshkosh Community YMCA, 3303 W Upon more than one occasion, Blvd. a full half century, has passed on. 20th Ave. poor families had loads of coal Celebration of Lights, through Jan. 5, Dublin’s New Year’s Celebration, 6 William Waters, one of the oldest and most successful of all Wiscon- and wood sent to them without 5:30 p.m., Menominee Park p.m., Dublin’s Irish Pub, 2070 W 9th sin architects, is gone. The death learning the name of the donor. Friday, Dec. 27 Ave. of Waters was not entirely unex- The funeral will be held on Sunday Marine Corps League Bingo, 5:30 New Year’s Eve Celebration with pected, but the announcement afternoon at 2:30 p.m. from the p.m., Marine Corps League, 4715 Sher- Tony Rocker & The Comeback Special will cause no less of a shock. He residence at 57 Elm Street. Mr. man Road Band, 6 p.m., Best Western Premier Wa- had been in poor health for some Waters will be buried at Oshkosh’s Wisconsin Herd vs. Lakeland Mag- terfront Hotel, 1 N Main St. time. General debility was listed as Riverside Cemetery. ic, 7 p.m., Menominee Nation Arena, Rising Phoenix, 8 p.m., Fox River the cause of death that took place Source: Oshkosh Northwestern, 1212 S Main St. Brewing Co., 1501 Arboretum Drive at 4:15 p.m. yesterday afternoon. Dec. 15, 1917 Comedy Improv Show, 9 p.m., Back- Wednesday, Jan. 1 lot Comedy House, 424 N Main St. Texas Hold ‘Em Benefit for OAHS, Saturday, Dec. 28 10 a.m., Pixels Arcade & Sports Bar, YMCA names new chief executive The Hidden History of a Dickens’ “A 2049 Witzel Ave. The Oshkosh YMCA has appointed Jeff Board vice chairman Tim Mulloy said. “Jeff Christmas Carol,” 1:30 p.m., Oshkosh Harlem Globetrotters, 7 p.m., Schneider as its new chief executive officer Schneider has the confidence of the staff, Public Museum, 1331 Algoma Blvd. Menominee Nation Arena, 1212 S effective Jan. 24. Schneider is a nonprofit and the search committee knew he was our Wisconsin Herd vs. Lakeland Mag- Main St. leader with more than 32 years of experi- best choice.” ic, 7 p.m., Menominee Nation Arena, ence and active within the YMCA com- Schneider holds a bachelor’s de- 1212 S Main St. Friday, Jan. 3 munity both locally gree from the University of Wisconsin Kid’s New Year’s Eve Party, 6 p.m., Marine Corps League Bingo, 5:30 and regionally. Oshkosh in criminal justice and a master’s Precision Athletics, 2080 W 20th Ave. p.m., Marine Corps League, 4715 Sher- “The Oshkosh degree from Marian University in organi- Ask Your Mother, 9 p.m., Rev’s Bowl man Road YMCA board of di- zational leadership. His career began at the Bar and Grill, 275 N Washburn St. Comedy Improv Show, 9 p.m., Back- rectors knew we had Sheboygan County YMCA in 1988 when Comedy Improv Show, 9 p.m., Back- lot Comedy House, 424 N Main St. a difficult task in re- he served as its sports coordinator. In 1992 lot Comedy House, 424 N Main St. Who’s on Fifth, 9 p.m., Fifth Ward placing Tom Blaze, a he became the Oshkosh Y’s sports coordi- Sunday, Dec. 29 Brewing Co., 1009 S Main St. great CEO. While we nator. Schneider then served as youth and Float and Fly Pop Up, 10:30 a.m., In- Saturday, Jan. 4 weighed many options camp director, operations director and as- and explored all alter- Schneider sociate executive director. ner Sun Yoga Studio, 716 Oregon St. Oshkosh Farmers Market, 9 a.m., natives, we were fortu- In 2003 he was promoted to senior vice Buckcherry, 7:30 p.m., Menominee Menominee Nation Arena, 1212 S Nation Arena, 1212 S Main St. nate that the best candidate to lead us into president and 20th Avenue Y branch exec- Main St. the future was right in our midst,” YMCA utive. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Comedy Improv Show, 9 p.m., Back- Noon Year’s Eve Celebration, 11:15 lot Comedy House, 424 N Main St. We’ve Built Remarkable Banking. Our Foundation Is You.

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from the proposed park space is ripe for additional housing developments. Sawdust housing “South of the river, I could see some from Page 1 multifamily, other residential and some redevelopment of The Granary building commercial,” Davis said. during the past two years. While these three multifamily housing Davis noted the 2017 Imagine Oshkosh projects may not yield more residents to study that indicated the community would the neighborhood until later in 2020, the need an additional 400 housing units near concentration of more people in a walk- the central city to support future growth. able neighborhood is a welcome opportu- Given the community’s recent economic nity for new shops, restaurants, entertain- and job growth, Davis said, “I could see ment venues, and other new commercial that number being even bigger. Our em- developments. ployment is very strong. It helps to have One proposal already on the table is attractive housing to attract people to the the redevelopment of the former Miles community.” Kimball Co. headquarters building on The section of Pioneer Drive between the northeast corner of Ninth and South Main Street and the railroad bridge would Main. Developer Bridgeview Holdings also be vacated to create park space and plans to renovate the historic building into additional land for development. Davis restaurant and other commercial space said the city received the right of way for on the ground level with office space for Pioneer Drive from Canadian National Oshkosh-based software consulting firm Oshkosh Herald railroad earlier this year. That area across Oracular and other tenants. The proposal Titan Properties has plans to renovate the building it owns on South Main Street that once housed King Industries among other businesses. even calls for a rooftop patio. munity in seeing it turned around,” Kar- Moving offices and several dozen em- nitz said. “At this point, (the apartment ployees into the neighborhood also con- development) is our way to do something tributes to increasing the critical mass positive for the community.” of foot traffic desired by potential retail What else could the Sawdust District owners in the area. Those employees may attract? Davis believes there’s plenty of also occupy some of the new housing de- room for entertainment-driven retail op- velopments. It makes sense, Davis said, as erations. Even with the opening of Fifth the proposed housing is designed with at- Ward Brewing a little more than two years tractions for Millennials and empty-nest- ago, Davis said a more populated Sawdust ers alike. District would be ripe for two or three Developer Bruce Karnitz, owner of more craft breweries, and possibly a win- Titan Properties, already owns the mul- ery or distillery. titenant commercial building at 923 S. Those and other entertainment-type es- Main St. next to the building he plans to tablishments are popular in urban redevel- renovate into apartments. He indicated opment areas catering to Millennials, the the Sawdust District’s momentum has largest generation in today’s labor force, been a key factor in the investments he has and a previous generation of residents made so far. without children living at home. “A few years ago when we bought our Sean Fitzgerald is a former editor of The North- current office building, we liked the area western and former publisher of New North B2B and the continued interest from the com- magazine. December 25, 2019 oshkoshherald.com x Page 7

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For information on Newspapers in Education in the classroom or NIE sponsorships call 920-508-9000 or [email protected]. We are reprinting stories that Oshkosh high school journalists have ENGAGE NIE: produced during this first semester for their respective newspapers, YOUR STUDENTS WITH THE the North Star and West Index, as part of our Newspapers in Student Education partnership with the Oshkosh Area School District. For more information about NIE in the classroom or NIE sponsor- Visit www.oshkoshherald.com/kid-scoop Sponsored by In partnership with forweeklyideas,downloadable journalism activity pages,lesson ideas and more! ships, call 920-508-9000 or [email protected]. Many students looking for help with silent pain By Mollie Schulz get misinterpreted as misbehavior, which And most importantly, show the stu- If the student lacks proper health care, the Oshkosh North Star leads to punishments that only add to the dent some support and kindness. teacher could also inform the students pain someone with a lifelong mental ill- Often, teachers tend to back off when about ways to get in touch with someone One in five students is walking around ness suffers. they notice a student suffering from a in the mental health profession. Talking to this school with an illness. “I think the biggest advice to staff would mental illness because they don’t want to a doctor, professionals at school, Catalpa Since 1,270 students attend this school, be to be kind to everyone as we don’t push them. That’s not really the way to go. Health, day treatment programs, a well- that means about 250 students may be suf- know what is going on in someone’s life, This by no means requires a teacher to ness screen, and the Rise Up program are fering from an invisible illness. In a class of student or staff. We are all carrying things avoid discipline. The discipline should great suggestions to inform the student 25 students, five of them could be in silent with us throughout our school day so it is come from an understanding and sup- and guardian about. pain. Only one out of those five students important to be kind, empathetic and of- portive intention though. It will help them Teachers must always remember to be will reach out on their own for help. fer our support,” said North school coun- to find a motivation and build rapport. nonjudgmental when it comes to these This illness is not contagious. It cannot selor Kaitlin Stindt. A current North student who suffers situations because no matter what, teach- be cured with a shot or a few days’ worth Teachers should bring an open mind to from a mental illness highlighted the need ers will never know the entire cause of the of medication. dealing with student issues in class. If they for more support and positivity: “When student’s mental illness. The illness? Lifelong mental illness. talk to students first, oftentimes they can you suffer from a mental illness like de- If teachers pay more attention, and stu- Mental illness includes depression and find the reason for the behavior. pression and anxiety, you tend to lose all dents start letting the people who care anxiety, which are the most common, or it It is important for teachers to remem- motivation in life.” about them in, it will greatly reduce — can consist of others such as bipolar, manic ber that just because a student’s behavior Knowing they are still held accountable because it can never completely remedy depressive, trauma, post-traumatic stress changes doesn’t always mean they are sui- for things will help them find that motiva- — the pain people with mental illness ex- disorder (PTSD) and attention-deficit/ cidal. tion to succeed because it shows that you perience. hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Stindt said that the counselors have believe they can still succeed in life. One person every 40 seconds all around While this illness affects everyday life, tried to better prepare staff for dealing Students who come to school every day teachers rarely know who suffers from it. with the invisible illness. with a mental illness tend to have some the world commit suicide due to a mental The students enter a class and leave class, “QPR (question, persuade, and re- sort of coping mechanism. Sometimes it’s illness. only leaving small clues that are often mis- fer) can help staff identify mental health healthy. Other times, it’s not. Just because this illness doesn’t have interpreted. But since teachers work with changes in students,” she said. Some unhealthy coping mechanisms some sort of vaccination doesn’t mean students five days a week, they are in the The No. 1 thing teachers should remem- students may have include substance there isn’t anything that will help make it best position to make a difference. ber is not to be afraid to ask if the student abuse, aggression toward self and others, less painful. It starts with knowing what to look for. is ok. and self-harm. Teachers need to take notice before Mental illness can look like many things. “Asking someone directly about suicidal If a teacher notices a student that may it’s too late. They should never be or feel Common signs of mental illness include intent lowers anxiety, opens up communi- have some unhealthy coping mechanisms, blamed if they don’t notice, but it goes a extreme mood changes, changes in school cation and lowers the risk of an impulsive the teacher should not hesitate to talk to long way in ensuring the health of their performances, frequent disobedience or act.” them privately about it. students. Teachers who fear confronting a aggression, hyperactive behaviors, exces- If a student opens up to a teacher, that Teachers might even offer personal rec- student should seek out a counselor or ad- sive worrying or anxiety, avoiding friends teacher should take into consideration ommendations for healthy ways to cope, ministrator to help the conversation move and social activities, and abuse of sub- the child’s mental needs. The student may such as breathing techniques, writing forward. stances. even have a 504b (physical accommoda- about their feelings, and talking to some- Together, teachers and students can re- The worst part? Often these behaviors tions) plan for their illness. one such as a counselor or trusted adult. duce the pain. Haitian visitors share universal experiences at West By K. Ambati and A. Eaton “Coming to the U.S. is just wonderful studies. Global Academy feel like they have a part Oshkosh West Index to me because the way things are here,” “My short time spent in Haiti taught me in helping out in Haiti. They do this by he said. “There is a lot we can take back more than any textbook or lecture ever raising money in each of the levels. Each From the drumbeat of an orphan to and talk to our Haitian leaders about, and could,” Kara Stevens said. “Even though year when Cangas and Nathan visit, stu- the swing of a penniless boy, Bill Nathan that way they can implement it in our own I traveled there five years ago, I still think dents like junior Sage Wesenberg are able and Walnes Cangas have forsaken luxury country.” about that trip constantly.” to see the fruits of their contributions. and wealth to provide a hopeful future for In Haiti, Nathan and Cangas enjoy host- Since then, social studies teacher Jeff “I learned how our donations, even children in Haiti. Their goal for a visit to ing Americans in their guest house. Laurie Schinker has worked with Laurie Stevens though they may be small, can impact West on Sept. 27 was to expose students Stevens had the opportunity to visit them to coordinate the logistics and details of them so greatly,” she said. “They use the of Global Academy to the truth about with her daughter, Kara Stevens. Upon the day Nathan and Cangas come. He en- shelter they built for a meeting place, a Haiti, beyond its connotation as a pover- returning from the trip, Kara Stevens was joys seeing the reactions of the crowd. place for everyone to go, a place for people ty-ridden, natural-disaster-prone country. asked by Jeff Schinker, a World Cultures “My favorite part was watching the ex- to worship God, and it’s so cool that it’s “Whenever Haiti appears on the news, teacher at the time, to present her experi- pression on the faces of my freshman stu- something we contributed to.” it is when something bad is happening, ence to the class. dents,” he said, “seeing them engage with One of the main messages that Global you know?” Cangas said. “A disaster or “I had never been in a place with so Bill and Walnes through dance, song and Academy reiterates to every level is the riot or whatever. But we are here to let much poverty — where not all people had activities. Also, them seeing the connec- importance of being globally aware and people here in Oshkosh know that there is food, running water, electricity, education tions between the sympathy that exists for having a perspective beyond what they a lot of good going on in Haiti. The people or access to health care,” she said. “At the most of the people in Haiti.” read in their books and online. The oppor- there are wonderful and Haiti is beautiful.” same time, I had never seen a population The students enjoy when the Haitian tunity to have a cultural interaction that Laurie Stevens, associate director of of people so truly happy, vibrant, welcom- men come and present about their lives, also relates to what they have been learn- admissions at the University of Wiscon- ing and generous.” because they are able to see firsthand how ing in class was something that was excit- sin Oshkosh, became involved with Haiti Kara Stevens learned so much while vis- their contributions affect the lives of those ing for the students. many years ago through her mother. Since iting Haiti, which has inspired her to share in Haiti. Last year, the students were able “Having actual people come is a whole then, she has worked with Nathan and with others. She recognizes how import- to contribute to new wells being built different experience than watching a vid- Cangas to bring students in Global Acade- ant it is for West to host events such as this and were excited to learn about how they eo,” Wesenberg said. “We could have just my a wonderful experience each year. because it allows the students to experi- could continue to help. had Bill and Walnes’ video, but when they “Helping coordinate their visit and be- ence a part of other cultures. “The biggest takeaway would be the cul- actually come here it’s a lot different. We ing a part of their time at West is one way “The bond formed between Bill and tural exchange that happens between our got to ask them questions, which I really I can try to make some kind of difference Walnes and Oshkosh West is very special,” students and the guys from Haiti,” Schink- liked.” in the lives of others,” she said. “Watching, she said. “I can’t even put into words what er said. “Because we have been working Nathan and Cangas informed the stu- absorbing and being a part of it all is a gift Haiti taught me, and that is something you together for as long as we have, we’ve seen dents about what is going on in Haiti with I treasure.” can only experience firsthand, by studying what has happened with the orphanage, outreach and daily life. By showing them One of Cangas’ favorite parts about the abroad or visiting a country.” and how our students have helped con- how different it is in Haiti, students like trip is simply looking around and observ- Global Academy strives to present stu- tribute to it being more efficiently run, ing all the different aspects of American dents with hands-on experiences, which and I think that’s really cool.” culture. See Haiti visitors on Page 13 has proven to be very effective in their Schinker’s goal is to help the students in December 25, 2019 oshkoshherald.com x Page 13 West basketball captain works back from injury By Zade Alzoubi One of the keys to success after a sea- season. It all comes with confidence in my the court and thinks Thomas is one of the Oshkosh West Index son-ending injury for Thomas was work- opinion because of I have the attitude I hardest-working people he knows. ing hard in the offseason, which took a lot have,” he said. “I’ve known Karter since fourth or fifth Senior and captain of the boy’s basket- of dedication. Thomas, who only has one more season grade. Karter’s work ethic is out of con- ball team Karter Thomas has proven to “Karter has perfect attendance for our of high school basketball, has seen himself trol. He’s always working, and he is always be one of the best players in the state af- off-season activities and is a leader and grow not only as a basketball player, but ter a standout 2018-19 season averaging trying to improve as a basketball to get to mentor to our youth players. He is one of as a person. the next level and reach maximum poten- 24.2 points per game. With the basketball the more skilled players in the state and “As an athlete I have grown a lot; I have season getting underway, Thomas is on a tial,” Overstreet said. plays with a lot of passion .... when he gotten stronger faster and just developed Thomas has matured a lot on the bas- quest to come back from a serious knee channels that passion in a positive way, it my body for the better,” he said. “I have injury from last season, hoping to lead the ketball court over the years. He hopes to is infectious to our entire team and takes put a lot of work into the weight room and give advice to younger athletes by chang- Wildcats to state for the first time since us to another level,” Johnson said. in the gym to develop my overall game 2006. ing their mindset and getting a strong After not being able to play the sport he and be able to be successful and help the work ethic. Head coach Mike Johnson has seen loves for months, he began to fully under- team win. I think it’s easy for me to say “The biggest advice I can give to a Thomas work in the offseason and be- stand the beauty of the game. that I have grown more as a person than young athlete is that listen to their coach lieves he will be a force to be reckoned “This off-season with the physical activ- an athlete because I have realized how I and trust the process because that is what with this upcoming season. ity I worked on things that I never thought need to carry myself.” I did with Coach Johnson,” Thomas said. “Karter is in the best shape of his life,” he I would have to work on to be successful Thomas had an exceptional season last said. “He took his recovery and rehab very and this made me more athletic and my year, and Johnson can’t wait to see what he “Over the years I have been in the gym 6-7 seriously and is ready to hit the ground knee is stronger with all the physical ther- will bring to the team this season. days (a week) and same with the weight running. Anyone who underestimates his apy that I did. I think that I am going to Junior Jacquez Overstreet sees Thomas room as well.” abilities coming off an injury will have a come back stronger with my mental as- as a leader who is constantly helping out Physical rehabilitation has parallels to rude awakening.” pect because me not being able to play the team in multiple different ways. any challenge in a person’s life. After tearing both his ACL and menis- basketball and see others out there it was “He is a great leader. Whenever we work “Find something that will keep you go- cus, and an eight-month recovery, Thom- really hard to comprehend.” out or whenever we are in practice, he al- ing every day and realize what you’re do- as kept his eyes on his goal, which was a Thomas had loads of confidence com- ways pushes everyone and is always looking now will get you where you want to successful recovery. ing into the start of the season, saying it is ing out for teammates,” he said. be in the future not just with basketball “It was a long road but now I am able all about the mindset and expectation to With Thomas’ last season of high school same with school and overall just in life,” to do what I love again, which is playing do good. basketball coming to a close, Overstreet Thomas said. “Something that I live by is basketball,” he said. “I know I will come back stronger this has seen him grow as a person on and off GOLA: Grind or live average.”

there.” ducing them to the dances, and other tales and believes that they are truly inspira- Wesenberg appreciates the talent that about Haiti that they may not have known tional and empowering to anyone willing Haiti visitors Nathan and Cangas display when they before. to listen. from Page 12 show the students the different dances “I really like how when we come here “What I love about Bill and Walnes is freshman Sarah Pizon stop and evaluate and drumbeats. It is exciting for them to the students embrace what we do and we their open hearts and minds,” she said. “I their own lives. take in the energy that comes from their technically bring Haiti to them,” he said. love how they take people they meet and “My favorite part of the day was when music, especially when students are giv- “It’s very fascinating to see them and the interact with a new level of understanding the visitors told us about their experienc- en the opportunity to try out a few of the impact it makes on them and how they re- and empathy to enhance individual lives.” es living in Haiti,” she said. “I was able moves. spond to that in a positive way.” to compare their way of life to my selfish “I really liked when Walnes danced and It is also inspiring for Nathan to see how comforts.” Bill did the drumming because they are everyone wants to be involved, whether it To get a glimpse of some challenges that really good at it and it shows their culture be physically trying out the dances or ac- Haitians face each day, students are invit- and what they used to do as kids,” Wesen- tivities, to also attentively listening to the ed to walk across a path of rocks set up on berg said. “Bill used to be a child slave, and firsthand stories. He knows the difference THE OFFICIAL INSURANCE stage in the Little Theater to simulate the he has a lot of passion when he is drum- having an awareness about other cultures much longer journey families have to take ming and when they are dancing, and I can have on students. PARTNER OF THE so often to get water. Through this, Pizon’s really like to watch that.” “I think it is important for students to GREEN BAYPACKERS eyes were opened to the hardships many When Bill talks about his background, learn about other cultures because, so of- Haitians face, but she also realized the it exposes students to the reality of life in ten, you think where you are is the only optimistic attitude they are able to keep Haiti. It seems more real to hear it from place that exists, but there is much more throughout everything. someone who has been through tough in the world,” he said. “I learned that although certain events times themselves than to simply watch a Marriane Boehme, chairperson of the in their society may be less than ideal, they video. Haiti Outreach of Saint Frances Cabri- still have a positive outlook and always “Obviously we know that in other coun- ni Parish, works close with Nathan and have a smile on their face,” she said. tries there are hard things going on, but Cangas through the ministry, and agrees Seemefor allyour protection needs. For Cangas, one of the reasons he has when you hear about it from someone with Nathan’s ideology. Her goal for the this outlook is because he finds the Hai- who has experienced it firsthand, it’s dif- presentation is that it would empower stu- tian culture very rich and full of life. ferent than just reading it out of a text- dents in their future endeavors. “The music is so lively especially,” he book,” Wesenberg said. “I hope they take away three things,” she said. “Bill is a drummer and I am a danc- The participation of the day is also one said. “Dream big. Invest in people because er and we come here and perform and it’s of Nathan’s favorite aspects of his visit, as if you do this it will help you with your to show people the goodness that is over well as being able to show the students the dream. We can all pay it forward and even difference they are making in Haiti. if it is not with money, we can do it with “My favorite part about coming here is other things.” the opportunity to share with them our Laurie Stevens supports and will con- First Congregational culture and the impact that we are making tinue to support this event because she sets vesper service in so many lives of the children and fami- believes it is so beneficial for students lies in Haiti,” he said. to break away from the typical textbook The Holden Evening Prayer vesper ser- Cangas also appreciates the open-mind- learning style. She has experienced how vice is set for 5 p.m. on New Year’s Eve at edness of students while they are intro- impactful Nathan and Cangas’ stories are First Congregational Church, 137 Algo- ma Blvd., where the community is wel- CurtStam,Agent come to attend. 1920 SWashburnSt, Oshkosh

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Facing off against Cole one in the Fox Valley Association wres- Jeremiah Chmielewski earned the pinfall of the dual was back and forth and was up Verhyen, Spanbauer dominated from the tling standings Thursday night with Neen- over Gabe Cihlar with 42 seconds left in for grabs until the final two matches. It was first whistle to the final buzzer and took ah going down to Kimberly. the first period to go up 6-4. Then down good to see our kids fight through the ups a four-point major decision 15-5, putting That left Kaukauna and Oshkosh North 10-6, the Spartans retook the lead when and downs tonight and come away with a Oshkosh up 40-29 and sealing the victory. as the only two with unblemished marks Raymond McCann pinned Calvin Hansen solid victory against a good opponent.” The Lightning managed to pick up a pin- as the Spartans looked to continue that just 53 seconds in and the battle was on. In danger of getting blown out of their fall in the final match at 160 pounds, but it trend on the road against Appleton North. Appleton refused to go down as another own gym, the Lightning rallied with 10 was not enough as the Spartans were able It was an epic dual as both teams went pin at 285 pounds put them back in front unanswered points of their own to close to hold off the thunderous comeback 40-35 toe-to-toe for all 14 matches. In the end 16-12 before the lightweight matches the gap to 30-26 as Michael Smith pinned to remain unbeaten in FVA matches. it was a three-match run that awarded took center stage. It was at this point the Dylan Besaw with one second remaining Zemke was especially proud of the way Oshkosh North 18 consecutive points Spartans not only took the lead back with in the second period at 126 pounds, fol- his team battled through adversity, espe- that proved to be the difference as the a Jonathon Molash pin at 106, but pins lowed by a 10-1 major decision by Mo- cially when Appleton North began to fight Spartans held off a late Lightning rally to from Carly Ochoa and Jonathon Burk at hammad Zaiden over Skyler Jagodzinski back. move to 3-0 with a 40-35 win. 113 and 120 pounds, respectively, gave at 132 pounds. “We had talked about this match being “I am really happy with our team effort the Spartans 18 unanswered points and a Looking for another statement win, the a team effort and everyone certainly gave on the mat tonight,” head coach JR Zemke 30-16 advantage. next match at 138 pounds featured Cade their best tonight,” he said. “Everyone that said. “The kids have been going out each Zemke said that string of strong match- Schmitz, who needed just 49 seconds to participated tonight took to the mat and week and wrestling to the best of their es provided his team with the confidence pin Elijah Talbot and put the Spartans refused to give anything but their best. abilities. As coaches, that is all you can ask to finish the meet strong. back up by 10 at 36-26 with three matches That is what wrestling and competition is for and the early results have been prom- “To me, that three-match stretch we put to go. Knowing the situation and needing all about. Even when our lead was getting ising.” to win out, Appleton got off to a good trimmed down, the kids remained confi- start at 145 pounds when Eric Esser Jr. dent in themselves and were able to battle took down Matthew Schallhorn for a 6-0 until the very end.” Bait shops join fight against invasive species Bait shop owners in the Winnebago tions. They and other shops work with the waterways system are taking steps to help Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance, University prevent the spread of non-native plants of Wisconsin-Extension, University of and animals in Wisconsin lakes. 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Wildcats get big night from Karter Thomas The Oshkosh West boys basketball team Submitted photo pulled away in the second half in a 80-67 Anita Carpenter shows the Bronze Passenger Fox Valley Association win over Appleton Pigeon Award she was recently awarded by North last Tuesday. the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology. The Wildcats were led by Karter Thom- as, who had 21 points while Caleb Fuller Ornithology added 18. Sam Troudt chipped in 12 while Jacquez Overstreet had 11. efforts honored Lourdes routs Dodgeland The Wisconsin Society for Ornitholo- The Lourdes boys basketball team dom- gy (WSO) recently presented the Bronze inated Dodgeland in a Trailways-East Passenger Pigeon Award to local naturalist game Thursday, picking up a 88-30 win at Anita Carpenter at its annual convention. home. She was one of four recipients to receive No statistics were available. the 2019 award. The statewide organization promotes Valley Christian falls the enjoyment and conservation of birds behind early in loss and its Passenger Pigeon awards recog- nize individuals and organizations for ad- The Valley Christian boys basketball vancing bird conservation, promoting or- team saw itself down 12 points in the first nithology and contributing to the society. half as it lost a 59-46 contest against Oak- Carpenter’s enthusiasm for birds and field on Thursday night. animals has been called contagious as she The Warriors were led by Isaiah Wade, Photo by Andy Ratchman readily shares her wealth of knowledge and who had 13 points and 14 rebounds. Josh Bauer of Lourdes Academy drives to the basket against Dodgeland in a Trailways East curiosity about the natural world. Besides Nickolai Thur added nine points and conference matchup Thursday that the Knights won 88-30. being an WSO member for many years she Jaden Francis chipped in eight. 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