*****************ECRWSS**** PRST STD U.S. POSTAGE POSTAL CUSTOMER PAID SHAWANO, WI PERMIT NO. 135 OCTOBER 24, 2018 x OSHKOSHHERALD.COM VOLUME 1, ISSUE 42 Bus fare increase suggested $1.50 ride pass called to $1.50 along with increases for monthly would still keep the bus service as having Fall 2018 and quarterly passes in its report to the the lowest fare in the state. Valley Transit, city Oct. 18. which serves Appleton and the Fox Cities, October 25-28 necessary to fund service The report and fee recommendation charges $2 for an adult fare. Sponsored by By Tom Ekvall now goes before the city’s Transit Advi- The steering committee, which con- Herald contributor sory Board in November and then to the sists of representatives from government Common Council for approval. agencies, nonprofit organizations and res- The committee responsible for Osh- City transportation director Jim Collins kosh’s Transit Development Plan is advis- said he hopes any fare changes would go SEE Transit fees ON PAGE 6 Learn more at www.whba.net ing that Go Transit bus fares be increased into effect Jan. 1. The proposed new rate INSIDE On the trail Autumn colors burst at Sheldon Nature Area Page 4 Traffic issues Bus stop at Walmart has safety concerns Page 2 Prep sports Photo by Michael Cooney Playoffs in full force for fall teams Too good to resist The Eberhardys took advantage of their favorite family activity at Rasmussen’s Apple Acres before the season closed last week. Page 12,13 Janet and Paul are shown with their fruitful bounty while daughter Faith gives one a taste. Rasmussen’s on State 21 has closed its picking season for its Cortland and MacIntosh varieties. Politico co-founder captivates fellow UWO alumni By Ti Windisch ington Post before deciding to found Po- that,” Tomski said. “It’s a really cool expe- ty it has a very small feel. You still have an Herald contributor litico, which launched in 2007. In 2016, rience to witness that someone was able intimate relationship with your professors Jim VandeHei, known best for VandeHei left Politico to found Axios, to do all this, and the fact that he explains that can make a huge difference.” co-founding media companies Politi- where he currently serves as chief exec- himself to be very human, very like us is Leaving a position covering the White co and Axios, returned to Oshkosh and utive. His keynote something that is very interesting to me.” House to found Politico was a risky move, spoke to students, staff and alumni as part address walked at- VandeHei covered topics ranging from and VandeHei said he believes students and of the celebration of the 50th anniversary tendees through his light-hearted George W. Bush stories on young people should be looking to swing of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh journey as a student, Air Force One to the state of American for the fences at this time in their lives. Journalism Department. reporter and busi- democracy. One consistent theme was “Obviously I have a high-risk profile’ I’m VandeHei was in Sage Hall for most of nessman. giving credit to the university, which Van- willing to be risky,” he said. “But I was tell- Friday, beginning with a breakfast for stu- UWO junior Aar- deHei said was instrumental in his career ing the students earlier today, at this point dents and young alumni hosted by The on Tomski attended developing the way it has. in your career, take crazy risks. What are Advance-Titan, the student newspaper. several events Friday, “It’s not pumping sunshine up UWO’s you risking? You’re risking nothing. You’re He also sat on a media panel that dis- VANDEHEI including VandeHei’s butt to say I probably wouldn’t be doing not married, you’re probably not taking cussed the concept of fake news and gave keynote. Tomski said what I was doing had I not gone here and care of someone. You don’t have kids.” the keynote address Friday afternoon. he enjoyed the address, and seeing a fel- not had these different professors take a Running a company was entirely new A graduate of Lourdes Academy High low Titan achieve so much was motivating personal interest and have confidence and to VandeHei when Politico began, and by School, VandeHei graduated from UWO to him. push (me),” VandeHei said. “I do think his own admission despite the instant out- in 1995 and went on to work for outlets “It makes me feel like I need to go out that’s the advantage of universities like SEE ON PAGE 14 such as the Wall Street Journal and Wash- and find more opportunities and stuff like this, even though it’s still a large universi- Media founder PAGE 2 x OSHKOSHHERALD.COM OCTOBER 24, 2018 Walmart bus stop Community news briefs Police said it appears that unlocked Beating on Boyd Street homes, garages and cars were targeted at draws safety concerns claims life of 47-year-old night, along with locations with easy ac- cess points like open windows. By Tom Ekvall lot,” Cyran said, adding that the parking lot A 34-year-old Kaukauna man was ar- Herald contributor is “like a war zone” according to bus drivers. rested in the death of an Oshkosh man Morgan District housing Concerns with the new bus stop by The city had to move the parking stop to after a beating in the early hours of Oct. 7 Walmart were voiced at the Oct. 17 meet- the street because the previous drop-off lo- on the city’s east side, according to police. plans move forward Detectives from the Oshkosh Police ing of the Transit Advisory Board. cation next to the building was being used Developers for the Morgan District Department are investigating the death Board member Jane Cyran said she was by Walmart for commercial purposes. apartment development along Oregon of Steven Mallas, 47, who died at his res- almost hit by a vehicle in the Walmart Transportation director Jim Collins not- Street and West 6th Avenue say they hope idence on Broad Street five days after a parking lot after getting off the bus at the ed that the previous location was on private to start construction soon, based on the battery that occurred about 2 a.m. in the new stop on North Washburn Street. property and that the city had no choice Plan Commission recommending approv- 400 block of Boyd Street. The battery was “It is almost frightful walking through the but to move the location to the street. al of a conditional use permit and specific reported to have occurred on the sidewalk “It was Walmart’s decision for us to implementation plan for a portion of the area, and no weapons were reported being move from our previous location,” he said. 21.83-acre property. used in the attack. The store is using the drop-off location for The approval now goes before the Com- An autopsy was conducted Oct. 15 by online shoppers to pick up merchandise. mon Council, which had earlier approved the Milwaukee County Medical Exam- Cryan said she rides the bus all the time. a general development plan for the project. iner’s Office and more information is -ex “I am concerned about senior citizens Ed Bowen, appearing for the develop- pected to be released pending results. 923 S. Main St. Suite C and those in wheelchairs,” she said. She er, said they hope to build three apart- Oshkosh, WI 54902 said she plans to share her concerns with ment buildings totaling 162 units and a Walmart officials. Seven arrested in series clubhouse in the first phase, taking any- General information/customer Collins told board members that the of burglaries near campus where from 18 months to three years be- University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is con- service: Julie Vandenberg Seven people were arrested in connec- fore completion. A total of 400 units are sidering a change to its agreement with [email protected] tion to a string of University of Wiscon- planned at market rate pricing once the the bus system to reduce its cost due to re- Phone: 920-508-9000 sin-Oshkosh campus area burglaries and a project is fully built. duced revenues. The university subsidizes Website: www.oshkoshherald.com stolen automobile, according to Oshkosh Bowen, who is also a Plan Commission the cost for students, staff and alumni to police. member, spoke as a private citizen, saying News tips and story ideas ride the bus system for free. Three adult males ages 20 to 26 from developers would construct and market [email protected] Oshkosh were arrested for receiving stolen the first 54-unit building before starting construction of other units. Advertising property, and four juveniles were arrested Superintendent on multiple charges involving the thefts. Four five-story apartment buildings and [email protected] six multi-unit townhouses are planned Dan McCord: 920-420-2024 Since Sept. 9, there were nine burglaries to meet public and three attempted burglaries reported in along with future commercial develop- Andrea Toms: 920-508-0030 ment at the intersection. Samuel Kieckhafer: 920-508-0084 The Oshkosh Area School District the area surrounding the campus. invites district families and communi- Classified Advertising ty members to meet Superintendent of [email protected] Schools Vickie Cartwright and members County park recognized 920-508-9000 of the district’s Executive Leadership Team at two meet-and-greet events. All advertisements are subject to The first will be from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.