PRST STD ECRWSS U.S. POSTAGE POSTAL CUSTOMER PAID RIPON, WI PERMIT NO. 100 JULY 19, 2018 x OSHKOSHHERALD.COM VOLUME 1, ISSUE 28 Tonight Manchester Orchestra August 2 George Thorogood & Volunteers keep air show aloft The Destroyers Thousands take ownership ture is always No. 1 on the list of must-see volunteers in a wide variety of different ar- waterfest.org air shows. eas to keep AirVenture humming. A total of small city that EAA creates AirVenture is considered the world’s of 5,000 volunteers worked the 2017 event largest of its kind with an average annual and 500 additional volunteers are expected By Tim Froberg attendance of roughly 500,000. The 2017 to assist at this year’s show. City mounts Herald contributor event drew 590,000 visitors — a 5 per- “For volunteers, there’s something for Engines propel airplanes and wings cent increase from 2016 — and more than everyone,” said Sean Sellers, a member of help lift them into the air. 10,000 aircraft flew in and out of Wittman EAA’s volunteer advisory council along dark store Most air shows, though, couldn’t get Regional Airport and other airfields in with its council for collegiate volunteers. off the ground without dedicated volun- east-central Wisconsin. “We have a huge network of volunteers that With so many people and planes de- teers. They are a major reason why the Ex- SEE Volunteers ON PAGE E9 challenge perimental Aircraft Association’s AirVen- scending upon Oshkosh, it takes waves of Council joins effort to push state for big-box tax reform Inside By Tom Ekvall AirVenture Herald contributor Event plan begins early / Homeowners and small businesses E1 could be assessed up to 5 percent more in Oshkosh if big-box retailers have their way AirVenture overview / E1 in challenging their property tax assess- ments, according to Mayor Steve Cum- Drone show will be a first /E2 mings. Cummings said the large retailers are Oshkosh always ready / E3 arguing in courts that their assessments should be reduced to that of a vacant, City makes room for all / E4 boarded-up structure — characterized as a “dark store” — rather than the present Military power on display / practice based on building space and use. E4 The city had to refund more than $300,000 to Walgreens for its property tax EAA Quilt Show a friendly assessments as a result of a recent court rul- tradition / E5 ing. The Common Council voted 5-1 Tues- Guests were like family / E6 day to provide up to $10,000 to the League Photo by Michael Cooney of Wisconsin Municipalities to participate in Girls’ dreams take flight /E8 efforts to persuade the state to reform com- The spirit of aviation as a family adventure is captured by the bronze sculpture on Compass Hill near the Fergus Chapel and Pioneer Airport at Wittman Regional Airport. The city is EAA history in Oshkosh / SEE Council ON PAGE 5 ready to host another EAA AirVenture Oshkosh beginning July 23. E10 Lakeshore excavation team details cultural features By Tom Ekvall Haas said the excavation site be- site. About 10 acres were subjected to Herald contributor ing a golf course with undisturbed data recovery while the remaining 3 Members of the Landmarks land helped with the work. Much of acres will remain preserved. Commission received an update on the excavation went 4 feet deep with The area is identified as part of archaeological finds at the site of the 2 feet being typical. a Middle Fox River Passageway con- new Oshkosh Corp. headquarters at Of 444 shovel tests, 174 had ma- necting the Great Lakes to the Mis- its July 11 meeting from anthropol- terial to be collected and analyzed sissippi River that was continuously ogy and cultural resource staff at the with 105 having cultural features. The occupied in prehistoric and historic University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee materials consist of chipped stone times. All nonburial materials will be who conducted the excavation work. flaking debris (from the manufacture donated to the city and its Oshkosh Principal investigator Jennifer and maintenance of stone tools), a few Public Museum. Haas and field director Seth Schnei- chipped stone tools, animal bone frag- Haas, who has more than 20 der described the prehistoric objects ments, fire-cracked rock, and grit-tem- years of experience managing archae- found at the 13-acre site dating back pered pottery. Preliminary assessment ological and historical investigations to the Woodland Period (900 to suggests that most of the excavated throughout the Midwest, said her staff 1400 AD) when it was likely a for- site functioned as refuse pits, hearths is analyzing the material and catalog- mer campsite/village. Haas said there and cooking/processing areas. ing it for the reports. Commission were no Native American artifacts The Data Recovery Project members discussed with Haas and found during the excavations and that included mechanical stripping to Schneider the prospects for the site details on the four human remains identify cultural features, features being recommended as eligible for Photo by Tom Ekvall would be released later in subsequent excavation, and identification and ex- listing in the National Register of His- UW-Milwaukee senior archaeologist Jennifer Haas briefs the city’s reports. She said the final report on cavation of burial features. The burials toric Places. Haas said the site would Landmarks Commission on the history and findings at the the project should be ready by spring. were found on the eastern edge of the likely qualify for such a designation. Lakeshore excavation site. PAGE 2 x OSHKOSHHERALD.COM JULY 19, 2018 Inspection revisions to be explained By Tom Ekvall ings of the advisory board. Herald contributor The city has between 10,000 to 12,000 rental units in the community. For Home The Rental Housing Advisory Board Common Council member Lori plans to launch an educational campaign Palmeri, who serves on the board, said to acquaint landlords and tenants with the the council will need board input as to the and Country: new rental inspection procedures that will designated area for inspections as part of a go into effect next year. Neighborhood Enhancement and Stabiliza- The board decided at its July 11 meet- tion District by early fall as the council pre- World War I ing to use a broad-based approach that will pares to adopt a city budget in November. include the Farmers Market, social media and public information options. Donn Lord, president of the Win- Back in the Day June 17 – October 7, 2018 nebago Apartment Association, told board members his group is looking forward to a Artifacts, photographs, weapons, and local stories will positive working relationship with the city. Oshkosh history transport visitors back to this turbulent era. by the Winnebago “We have the same goals; the question County Historical 1331 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh, WI 54901 is how do we get there,” Lord said, adding & Archaeological OSHKOSH that he plans to offer input at future meet- Society Tue-Sat 10am-4:30pm • Sun 1-4:30pm PublicMuseum 920.236.5799 • oshkoshmuseum.org July 15, 1949 Outdoor theater has grand open- 814 Knapp St, Oshkosh ing: The 44 Outdoor theater had its grand opening. Located near 920-230-8880 the intersection of highways 41 and www.oshkoshrealty.com 923 S. 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