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*****************ECRWSS**** PRST STD U.S. POSTAGE POSTAL CUSTOMER PAID SHAWANO, WI PERMIT NO. 135 JUNE 9, 2021 x OSHKOSHHERALD.COM VOLUME 4, ISSUE 23 Returning live events signal some normalcy By Jack Tierney Oshkosh Herald Event City is taking familiar shape with the Experimental Aircraft Association’s INSIDE AirVenture returning in under two months and Waterfest booked through September as the city emerges strong from 15 months of public health measures. “Things are definitely rebounding in 2021,” Oshkosh Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Amy Albright said, adding that leisure travel and the return of local events like the opening of Pollock Pool, downtown’s First Fridays, the Oshkosh Farmer’s Market, and live Patient player music are bringing things back to life. West athlete endures “The return of AirVenture is something that is hard to even put into words,” Al- injury and delays bright said. “The pandemic was hard on everyone,” Page 21 said EAA director of communications Dick Knapinski. “For everything we have heard, Oshkosh is definitely ready to burst Club toast out this summer. We at EAA feel it, too.” Homebrew club marks West End Pizza posted on Facebook, “We can’t wait to see and hear the buzz 3 decades of impact of the crowds and planes in the neighbor- Page 6 hood. We are very excited to see AirVen- ture return this year. It is a staple in our Photos by Jim Koepnick community and a great return to normal.” According to a 2017 University of Wis- On the issues consin Oshkosh study, EAA brings about Michael Ford: Good Menominee celebration $170 million to the Fox Valley region with The Menominee Nation presented a powwow event on the grounds of the Oshkosh 70 percent of all AirVenture attendees com- government has focus Public Museum on Saturday afternoon to commemorate the Menominee Clans Story exhibit that was received last year by the museum. Page 8 SEE Reopening ON PAGE 17 Organic delivery firm makes it fun her family, aims to be a one-stop shop for ic farmers out of a rented warehouse space Garden to Doorstep organic items delivered to doorsteps. in Oshkosh, Pupeter and her family bring even gets pets excited When they first opened their business, specialized bags each week to homes. Pupeter, her sister, brother-in-law and “We want to provide the most con- By Kaitlyn Scoville their 10 children – those old enough to venient way possible for you to receive Oshkosh Herald help – passed fliers out around the Fox healthy, nutritious produce for you to feed Valley to garner interest. In their first week your families,” the GTDO website says. A local family-owned organic produce of service, they had about 40 orders. Customers can opt to skip deliveries. delivery service is further emphasizing its Since its inception, GTDO has added easy-to-use service, clean practices and ex- two more non-family, part-time drivers Pupeter said 2019 was their worst panding its products and outreach as the and now serve nearly 200 customers, year, then experienced a spike in custom- easing pandemic is encouraging people to reaching as far as Green Bay and Madison, ers when the pandemic began. She said go out again. delivering hand-sorted products four days they’ve had a normal pace with “good and Oshkosh Herald Garden to Doorstep Organics (GTDO), a week at no additional charge. Link Pupeter prepares beans for delivery SEE Organic delivery ON PAGE 23 started in 2014 by Luanne Pupeter and Working with local and national organ- from his family’s delivery service. PAGE 2 x OSHKOSHHERALD.COM JUNE 9, 2021 It’s summer reading season for kids School’s out for summer! Family For those who may need a nudge to vacations, day camps, sleepovers – all Karen Schneider participate I leave you with this: the things we missed out on last year are “A child who reads will be an adult who returning. Herald publisher thinks.” – Sasha Salmina 923 S. Main St. Suite C Also returning this week is the Osh- Oshkosh, WI 54902 kosh Herald Summer Reading Program with more than 1,000 students partici- General information/customer Homebuyer pating thanks to financial support from Kid Scoop page on our website for other service: Julie Vandenberg wonderful organizations and community activities to complete using the current [email protected] members that are listed on today’s Kid week’s Herald to have some fun and read support offered Phone: 920-479-6301 The city of Oshkosh has received a Website: www.oshkoshherald.com Scoop activities page. more about our community. Beginning this week children at the They are also working on earning $50,000 grant from the state to help low- to moderate-income homebuyers with News tips and story ideas YMCA, summer school classes and Boys rewards at the end of the summer. (You down payment assistance and existing [email protected] & Girls Club – along with more than can earn points in the Public Library’s [email protected] 50 other participants who registered Summer Reading Challenge too. Bonus!) owners with foreclosure prevention. Saturday at the Farmers Market – will After a crazy year for most of us I am The Housing Cost Reduction Initiative, Support the Oshkosh Herald be checking out the weekly word search excited to watch children keep reading along with other city housing program and Write-On features, Literacy Tips and learning throughout the summer – funding, will help new homebuyers in the Membership by the Oshkosh Public Library and the and have some fun doing it. market and existing homeowners with A $50 annual membership costs. supports receiving the newspaper Oshkosh city staff will be working with weekly. 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About the newspaper Published weekly and mailed free of charge Tuesdays for Wednesday delivery (may vary based on U.S. Postal Service and holidays) to more than 30,000 homes and businesses in the Oshkosh area. Oshkosh Herald LLC, Thanks for 923 S. Main St. Suite C, Oshkosh. An E-edition of the newspaper can everything youdo be accessed at www.oshkoshherald.com. –Nate,Heather &Ang Wisconsin’s Best Community ConcertSeries TICKETS ON SALE NOW! VIP ($150) and General Admission ($100) Season Passes and Single Event VIP areavailable Admissions arealsoavailable At The Gate Day of Show online at Waterfest.org, Questions: call Oshkosh Chamber at (920) 303-2265 Oshkosh Chamber or Bank First For group discounts, gazebo and stage right admissions or sponsorships contact Mike at (920) 279-7574 or Single event general admission available online only John at (920) 303-2265 x18 Reduced capacity due to pandemic restrictions. Buy early! WATERFEST35 Wisconsin’s BestCommunity Concert Series June 17 June 24 Hairball KennyWayne Big Mouth & The Power Tool Horns Shepherd Band The Presidents July 15 & August 5 July 22 America David Paul Martin TBD Sly Joe & The Smooth Operators August 12 The Ides of March August 19 featuring Jim Peterik The Buckinghams The Cryan Shames Cornerstones of Rock The New Colony Six The Shadows of Knight August 26 September 2 The Music of Boston&Journey Steely Road Trip Dane Also appearing this season: Big Mouth and the Oshkosh Jazzfest Sly Joe The Pocket Kings Power Tool Horns Preview with Steve BBI Road Trip The Presidents March Torme’ & Alex McMurray Band Steely Dane Bette Smith Janet Planet with Paul Sanchez And More! WWW.WATERFEST.ORG FOR MORE INFO PAGE 4 x OSHKOSHHERALD.COM JUNE 9, 2021 Lakeshore pavilion design nearing final OK Oshkosh Herald The final architectural plan for Lake- shore Park’s centerpiece pavilion and sur- rounding area moved toward final approv- al with the Plan Commission’s unanimous endorsement last week. As part of the city’s park master plan for developing the former municipal golf course space, the commission heard Park Director Ray Maurer and Leigh Allen with Smith Group confirm the design and details of the four-seasons building area that two other city advisory panels and the general public had given input toward.