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COVER STORY // ARE YOU READY FOR JUNE I.C.E.?

BY LORI PALMERI

Research on preparedness shows that people who believe they are prepared for disasters are not as prepared as they believe. Forty percent of survey respondents did not have household plans, eighty percent had not conducted home evacuation drills, and nearly sixty percent did not know their community’s evacuation routes.

Nearly twenty percent of survey respondents reported having a disability that would affect how they respond to an emergency situation, but only one in four had made arrangements specific to their disability to help respond safely in an emergency.

Becoming more prepared is easier than you think. Whether it’s your home, neigh-borhood or workplace, or school, a few simple steps to prepare a community can go a long way to being resilient when the situation occurs.

What’s the difference between disaster, emergency and hazard? According to the Wisconsin Emergency Management Response:

A HAZARD – Is the potential for emer-gency or disaster, such as large chemical storage facility

An EMERGENCY affects a smaller area or number of people, such as a fire

A DISASTER – affects a larger area or group of people, such as a flood or chemi-cal spill

Wisconsin Emergency Management website is a comprehensive resource for disaster planning at the household level.

But what about Winnebago County and Oshkosh specifically? Are we ready? Do we have an accessible plan and has it been practiced? Past events show that our community has experienced disasters.

Why should Oshkosh resi-dents care to prepare? (insert sidebar of Oshkosh Disaster Timeline to the right of this )

According to the DNR 2014 report on hazardous substance spills, Wisconsin averages 1,000 spills of hazard-ous substances every year. The majority of these spills occur in the most populated areas of the state. According to WISPIRG, using low estimates, over 41 million Americans live in zip codes that contain manufactur-ing companies with vulnerable zones that extend more than three miles from the facility. Thus, at least one out of every six

Americans lives within a vulnerable zone - the area in which there could be serious injury or death in the event of a chemical accident - created by neighboring indus-trial facilities.

Locations of the largest extremely haz-ardous chemical storage sites in Wisconsin are Bordan Chemical Inc. in Sheboygan, Wausau-Mosinee Paper in Brokaw, Vulcan Chemicals in Port Edwards, P.H. Glatfelter Co. in Neenah and Hydrite Chemical Co. in Oshkosh.

A community’s ability to recover from

a disaster (man-made or natural) is costly, and authority or agency communication not always prompt with their internal “need to know” policies. According to the Center for Strategic and International Studies’ (CSIS) Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Program, et al…and the CSIS Pennington Family Foundation Series on Community Resilience, “…recent reports indicate that from 2010 to today, the U.S. federal government has spent an average of approximately $85 bil-lion per year in response to severe weather events. This figure is more than double average yearly spending on such events in 2000-2009. While there is significant debate about the reason for this increase, some experts have noted that an overall increase in the number of disasters, an increase in their severity, and an increase in the amount of vulnerable infrastructure may be factors.”

We may not be able to control severe weather or hazardous disasters, but we do have power over how we prepare and respond to them at a local community level, and most certainly from a household and individual level.

CSIS goes on to recommend: “Given the growing cost of disaster response efforts, the United States should consider steps that would enhance the nation’s disaster preparedness and resilience. By emphasizing planning, partnerships, and capabilities development that improve pre-paredness and resilience, the United States may be able to mitigate some of the effects and costs of natural disasters. Meaning-ful progress will require reform at several levels, including but not limited to changes to federal executive branch policy, addi-

tional action by the U.S. Con-gress, and closer partnerships and cooperation between the public and private sectors.” I would agree, but as an urban planner, coming from a comprehensive planning perspective, I would add that our local efforts to prepare for recovery, resiliency and adap-

tation require some smaller scale responsibility. And to be honest, before researching and writing this article, I had not been familiar with the Win-nebago County or City measures in effect for disaster recovery, let alone resiliency. And, besides, do you really want to rely on FEMA to save you and your community sitting helpless with a white flag on your roof?

In Wisconsin, each county is designated as an Emergency Planning District and has a Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC). The committee is made up of county representatives from Business and Industry, Elected Officials, Health Services, Firefighting and HazMat, Environmental Organizations, Media, Law Enforcement, Transportation and Emergency Manage-ment. LEPC’s administer the Emergency Planning & Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) requirements at the county level.

Winnebago County LEPC assists Winnebago County Emergency Manage-ment Department in emergency response planning for all natural and man-made hazards, including biological and chemical hazardous materials response. They also

Are You Ready for June I.C.E.? (In Case of Emergency) Top 5 Ways to Prepare, Recover, and Be Resilient after Disaster

Timeline of Oshkosh Disasters: 1874 – 1875 Fires destroys north side of downtown. 700 Buildings destroyed.1885 Devastating Tornado1922 West Algoma Flood/Devastating Sleet Ice Storm1952 Tuberculosis Epidemic among people between ages of 20 and 30April 1974: Tornado hit west side - Two died, and nearly 400 homes were dam-

aged and some 17 to 35 people were sent to Mercy Hospital with none life threat-ening injuries. The tornado was classified as an F4 multi-vortex tornado. State of Emergency declared and National Guard sent to keep sightseers out.

December, 2000: Hydrite Chemical – “Sodium hydrosulfite on railroad tracks near Hydrite ignited and sent a toxic plume of smoke over the same neighborhood affected last week. The incident evacuated 700 homes and for some the quarantine lasted three to four days.”

June 2001: Windstorm, State of Emergency DeclaredJune 2008: Flooding, State of Emergency Declared2011: Blizzard, State of Emergency DeclaredSeptember 2013: Hydrite Chemical Spill Evacuation – 117 households evacuated

“due to a mixture of nitric acid and muriatic acid that occurred when the hose from a muriatic tanker truck was erroneously attached to a nitric acid tank inside the plant. The nitric acid tank is made of stainless steel, which muriatic acid corrode.”

Emergency preparedness is no longer the sole concern of earthquake prone Californians and those who live in the part of the country known as “Tornado Alley.” For Americans, preparedness must now account for man-made disasters as well as natural ones. Knowing what to do during an emergency is an important part of being prepared and may make all the difference when seconds count


provide assistance in training, exercising, and increasing public awareness of chemical hazards in our communities. It is the Com-mittee’s goal to provide you with emergency preparedness information to help you respond if a natural or man-made incident occurs involving chemicals, biological agents, severe weather or terrorism.

In the early 1980’s, my family lived in Europe for several years, on the outskirts of U.S. military installations in what was then known as West Germany. As a young, baby-on-the–hip-toting Army Private’s wife, I found myself living in a foreign land, learning the language, culture, how to drive, and to my surprise, going through my own military training I had not planned for.

This experience has shaped much of my thoughts about household and com-munity management in the three plus decades since. While I am not suggesting communities go through the detailed mili-tary exercises we practiced, I would like to share some of this training as it relates to community preparation for unexpected disruptions to our households, our neigh-borhoods, and other aspects of community planning and recovery that will leave us not just surviving a disaster, but coming out resilient enough that we are able to move through post disaster recovery to resiliency and ultimately sustainability. I would like to share my “Top Five Preparations for Recovery and Resiliency.”

The earlier mentioned military exercise we participated in was then called Non-combatant Evacuation Operations, AKA “NEO Exercises”. NEO’s were a form of preparation and processing for military dependents, should the situation arise call-ing for evacuation. Along with the periodic NEO exercises, we also had orientation and training relative to living “off-post” that required you keep a minimum of a half tank of gas in the car, 3 days of food and water, batteries, radio, and important

documents such as pass-port, ID, birth certificates, medications, etc.

We lived on the German economy and drove the 10 kilometers to the post for some of our needs. At the time I recall getting to post and the NEO exercises being a real inconvenience and somewhat frighten-ing. I had to have the baby formula, diapers, carrier,

stroller and important papers ready to carry and leave at a moment’s notice. When the exercise occurred, everyone was required to meet on post at a processing center, and go through stations with our passports, birth certificates, and a whole host of difficult things to do with an infant and no formula warming or diaper changing facilities. We did everything except board a plane for evacuation. It took the better part of a day and I remember asking, “But how will we all leave once we get here and are jammed in like tagged and processed cattle?” I don’t recall getting an answer to that, but I’m


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sure someone somewhere knew the answer. My then husband, was off doing

his training, so the Army wives banded together as best they could to come up with ways to help each other get through this logistical nightmare with our gaggles of little ones. It was hot, crowded, and included a lot of uncertainty since it was practice. As you can imagine, things did not operate as smoothly as one would hope.

I’m not suggesting we perform military operations to ready ourselves for resiliency, but I am suggesting we could improve on our ability to bounce back when the unexpected occurs. Think of it as a personal insurance policy when public services are not able to reach you as soon as you would need.

While disaster can come in various forms, both natural and human error, it is the community left with the after effects. It is the households, the neighborhoods, and public agencies that have to decide how to pick up the pieces and either recover or adapt, or both. How can we best prepare for the risk of a disruption which is more than just a hiccup in Mother Nature’s sys-tems? How much in the way of resources should be invested to avoid unintended consequences of the built environment gone awry? While this article intends to provide a general guide for households and neighborhoods, it also anticipates our local government will likely be slow to commu-nicate or execute a plan in the event of such a disaster. I cannot emphasize enough how much a few minutes of preparation before a disaster can make a difference when it actu-ally happens.

Why should we concern ourselves with this now in this day and age? Let me ask you this: does your family have alternative communication plans or meeting point in the event of being separated and some-thing happens to disable transportation, cell phones, food or water access, power or other life as we know it conveniences? Are your important documents all in one place, or better yet, do you have duplicates stashed? What about your neighbor-hood – can you organize a practice event and inventory who has what first aid skill, or damage repair tools such as chainsaws for downed trees, amateur radio operator. Does a church or school open for emergen-cies? Who has a key? Rain barrel maps for emergency water use?

ReadyWisconsin is an initiative of Wis-consin Emergency Management designed

to educate and empower Wisconsin resi-dents to prepare and respond to all kinds of emergencies including natural and other disasters.

According to the state website ReadyWi.gov, be prepared for at least 3 days supplies for each household member, including pets. “Emergency preparedness is no longer the sole concern of earthquake prone Californians and those who live in the part of the country known as “Tornado Alley.” For Americans, preparedness must now account for man-made disasters as well as natural ones. Knowing what to do

during an emergency is an important part of being prepared and may make all the dif-ference when seconds count.”

“Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours, or it might take days.

Basic services such as electricity, gas, water, sewage treatment, and telephones may be cut off for days, or even a week or longer. Or, you may have to evacuate at a moment’s notice and take essentials with you. You probably will not have the oppor-tunity to shop or search for the supplies you need.

That’s why it is important to have your

own fully-stocked disaster kit ready.

A disaster sup-plies kit is a collec-tion of basic items that members of a household may need in the event of a disaster. Supplies such as food and water should last for at least three days.”

They have extensive lists for each of the following suggesting specifics for “Basic kit”, a “Go kit”, important family docu-ments, weather radio. Readywi.gov

TOP FIVE Emergency Preparedness TIPS for households:1. Prepare and have a Plan (and a backup

plan)• Include a shelter in place or evacuate

section of the plan• Where will you meet if you cannot

return to your home? A school or church or other outside the city loca-tion?

• What about communication? If you are separated – children at school, you at work, is there a meeting place you can get to?

• Check your workplace and school emergency plans!

• Make special provisions for disabled family members and pets

2. Prepare and have access to an Emergency Kit of necessary supplies (Include NOAA radio for #3 below)• 1 gallon water per person per day (for

3 days)• Non-perishable food and can opener• Flashlight• Batteries • NOAA radio• First Aid and Medications• Wrench or pliers• Household chlorine bleach and eye

dropper• Dust masks• Whistle• Consider special needs for infant sup-

plies, seniors, disabled, pets

3. Be and Stay Informed – Remain Calm and Patient – understand the different situations that can and do arise

4. Practice the plan – at least once a year,

practice with neighbors and make it a social event

5. Evaluate/Revise the Plan

FOR NEIGHBORHOODS:A source of a sample neighborhood

disaster preparedness can be found with a simple Google Search with templates and details of how to make and practice a plan. 5steps.LA has a good example of a compre-hensive neighborhood plan which includes Templates for Disaster Response Roles, Threat risks and asset inventories relative to a post disaster recovery, and Communica-tions/Logistics and Search and Rescue. The neighborhood specific inventories iden-tify specific threats based on the unique characteristics of a neighborhood such as chemical spill from neighboring facility, flood from nearby river/lake, and structure fires (due to older wood frame houses in close proximity). These are then ranked by the level of likelihood and scale of poten-tial impact. The asset inventories identify skilled personnel, facilities, and equipment, open spaces for gathering/triage/treatment, as well as and transportation routes/maps. Some plans go as far as establishing a tem-porary animal shelter and in the worst case scenario, a morgue.

NEIGHBORHOOD CHALLENGE:SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL PRE-

PAREDNESS MONTH – work with your block or neighborhood over the summer to come up with a “Ready for Anything Plan!” and practice the plan in September. Share and report your results to local media!

RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITIES:In 2010, the Center for Strategic and

International Studies published a white paper entitled:

White Paper on U.S. Disaster Prepared-ness and Resilience: Recommendations for Reform.

Top 5GET A KIT – Basic: Essentials for each member of household for 3 days, “Go Kit” Basic plus portability, for Locations: Home, Work, Car

MAKE A PLAN – shelter in place, family communications, family meeting place, seniors, functional needs, pets

BE INFORMED – Emergency com-munications, weather radio, two way radios, know what kinds of disasters require different tactics.

Wisconsin Emergency Management suggests the three steps above, but I would add the following two steps, in order to be resilient AFTER surviving the immediate threat:

PRACTICE the Plan! Residents, neighborhoods, community agencies

REVISE the Plan

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FOOD & DRINK // BREWMASTER

BY O’SO BREWING COMPANY 3028 VILLAGE PARK, PLOVER, WI 54467

Typically when our team samples beer to write this fine article, we go out and purchase the beer or look at our in-house stock and find one that jumps out at us. We do this so that you, the consumer is able to understand what drove us to the particular brewery or style. It may be a really catchy name or an eye-grabbing label, or one that we saw advertised in our beer magazines that piqued our interests.

Well, this sample is a bit differ-ent. This month’s beer was sent to us from O’so Brewing Company of Plover, Wisconsin. Because this beer “arrived” at our place, we chose to take a different approach to the tasting portion. We did not read the label (other than the name) and did zero research on it prior to pouring it. Here is what we found when we tasted a 750 ml bottle of Goldilock’s Revenge.

With a name such as Goldi-lock’s Revenge, we all assumed a golden colored beer. We quickly realized that was not the case. This beer poured very dark, dark-as-night dark actually, with an appeal-ing creamy brown head, and great foam stability. With a look at the label we see that this is a Smoked Imperial Stout aged in used oak brandy barrels. The label depicts Goldilock’s sporting an angry smile while she holds up a decapitated stuffed bear’s head in a revengeful manner. Very fitting for what’s inside.

We used standard 4 ounce straight sided glasses for the sampling and allowed the beer to warm up to about 50 degrees. Our team differed on the nose of this sample. Three of us indicated a light or nondescript nose with faint smells of cedar. The other three (including myself ) sensed a nice complexity of raisins, tobacco, chocolate, currant, coffee and a pleasant smokiness. I personally think

that the nose showcased all components of the beer; smoke, Stout malts, brandy, fruit and wood. Very impressive thus far!

The flavor profile is quite a bit more com-plex than its nose. The smokiness is obvious as well as the roasted malt characters and the assertive bitterness from the hops. The flavors

leeched from the wood barrel certainly has brandy notes paired with tart cherry, ash and bakers chocolate. The higher alcohol content has a warming sensation as it slides so bliss-fully down your throat. As this beer finishes, the oakiness, and fruit really jump out. The body is medium and it finishes roasty and dry with the alcohol showing presence once again with its warming capabilities. Definitely not harsh or astringent, just very pleasurable.

Goldilock’s Revenge should age quite well with the many layers blending together, and even better over time as long as the area it is stored in remains dark and on the cool side.

Now let’s discuss the fine folks that are behind this beautiful brew. Marc and Katina Buttera began their life together in school and

started a family earlier than most. At age 19 they moved with their son Dylan to Stevens Point to attend Midstate Technical College and enjoy the birth of another child Daniel. Marc graduated in Mechanical Design and Katina in accounting. As if they weren’t busy enough, Marc also started home brewing with guidance from a neighbor.

Marc’s profession sent the family to Tennessee, but the beauty we all know as

‘Wisconsin’ drew them back. While they continued to play the corporate game, they began moonlighting by opening a home brew store called Point Brew Supply. After outgrowing the 200 square feet of their original shop, they moved to another loca-tion in Point. Their hard work and devotion

continued on a successful path and in 2007 moved the home brew store to Plover, Wisconsin and added O’so Brewing Company to the mix. Again growth continued and another move was imminent, this time to Village Park in Plover. This allowed Marc and Katina to expand their brewery operations and their home brew store, but also allowed them to add a Tap Room. Their Tap Room is a must-visit to experience the many fine beers they brew as well as a nice variety of guest beers brewed by other Wisconsin breweries.

O’so brewing has always done a wonderful job with their beers, but what stands out the most is their commitment to the brewing industry. As we at Stone Arch were working diligently on our labora-tory, many (and I mean many) questions continued to surface. After a quick conversation with Marc, Stone Arch Head Brewer Connor was invited to Plover to work side-by-side with his Quality Control Manager to learn the art of laboratory procedures. As if that wasn’t nice enough, Marc also sent Connor back with invaluable documents to help our laboratory get jump started, and instituted almost immediately upon return.

For that we have deep gratitude for Marc and his lovely wife Katina.

FINAL WORD: Support really good people that brew really good beer….sup-port O’so Brewing Company! Goldilock’s Revenge is a beer that you will not want to pass up. Whether you age it, or consume it right away, you are truly in for a treat. Cheers!

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BY BONNI MILLER

Backyard chickens? Sure. But today’s homesteading buzz is all about the backyard rabbit.

Rabbits grow quickly, using proportionately a fraction of the water and other environmental resources of larger animals. They are easily housed and handled, and are an excellent and prolific source of uber-healthy protein. Unlike chickens, they’re very quiet. And these small, famously amorous animals are a very big idea in sustainable agriculture.

An indication of rabbit’s trendiness surfaced not long ago in an unlikely place. Referencing its relatively tiny ecological footprint, a recent article in Vogue magazine touted rabbit as the next “ethical meat.” And rabbits are indeed low impact livestock with plenty of merit. One female rabbit can easily produce 75 to 100 pounds of meat a year. And a handful of breeding rabbits could fill most of the protein needs for an average family in a space barely larger than a dog kennel, if raised conventionally (in cages), and with quality feed pellets.

Many new rabbit farmers prefer to pasture graze their animals, though, just as many large-animal graziers do. Even then, a space no bigger than an average backyard can provide enough “pasture” for several rabbits, if managed properly. Rabbits raised on pasture tend to grow somewhat more slowly than conventionally raised rabbits, but they develop a better nutritional profile.

“When you start thinking about where your food comes from,” rabbit farmer Tommy Enright said “given the choice between animals raised indoors in cages and on concrete, or animals raised out on grassy pasture, why would I support the former?”

Enright and his wife, Samantha raise the Silver Fox breed of rabbits at their Black Rabbit Farm in Amherst. Silver Fox are a rare and historic breed that fell out of favor with rabbit rais-

ers in recent decades, but like other heritage livestock breeds have seen a resurgence of popularity in recent years. In a time when people are increasingly conscious of their food decisions, raising an at-risk animal such as Silver Fox or American Blue rabbits, and increasing the diversity of our food supply, has become part of a larger, more ecologically responsible mindset.

Historically, rabbits have been an essential player in the quest for self-sufficiency. During WWII, both in the U.S, and abroad, too, rabbit raising was encouraged by governments as an easy way for families to contribute to national security. Adding to their appeal, rabbits present exceptional value beyond their meat. Not only is their fur warm and soft, but the manure of rabbits is an outstanding garden fertilizer. Hence, rabbits can feed the garden, and the trimmings from a rabbit-fed garden can go back to feed the rabbits. It’s a beautiful efficiency.

Culinarily, rabbit meat is often compared to chicken or turkey. It takes well to all flavor profiles, and can be used interchangeably in any recipe normally used for chicken. It’s even leaner than chicken breast, with more protein than beef. It’s high in vitamins B12 and E, and those wonderful omega-3 fatty acids. It’s easily digestible and a great choice for the elderly and those recovering from injury.

Trendsetting chefs across the country are embracing the growing popularity of rabbit meat, featuring delicious rabbit pates, confits, and braises on their menus.

Take note that commercially raised rabbit that’s offered in grocery stores is often meat that’s been raised in China and shipped overseas. It pays to seek out a local farmer to buy it directly from them or their market outlets if you want a fresh and superior product. When preparing rabbit, keep in mind that it’s very lean and be careful not to overcook it, or it could end up a bit dry. Again, it’s comparable to chicken breast. Cook it fast and hot, or low and slow, for best results. Bon appetit!

Cook it! Rabbit with Dijon Sauce(Adapted from Bistro Cooking by Patricia Wells)Serves fourCooking time: 1 ½ - 2 hours, mostly unattended

This simple braise showcases the flavor and versatility of domestic rabbit meat and is easily made at home on a lovely, lazy day.

Ingredients:Loins and hind legs from two rabbits (reserve the rest of the rabbit for stock)½ cup dijon mustardSalt and freshly ground black pepper3 tablespoons vegetable oil1 tablespoon butter1 bottle of dry white wine2 medium onions, finely chopped1 tablespoon flourSeveral branches of fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon of dried thyme1 bay leafChopped fresh parsley

Tools:a pastry brush, parchment or waxed paper to set the raw rabbit on while it marinates, a large heavy non-reactive skillet (preferably stainless steel or enameled cast-iron), tongs, platter

About an hour before you intend to cook the rabbit, lay the cuts out on the parchment or waxed paper and paint with dijon mustard using a pastry brush or your fingers. Season well with salt and pepper and let it come to room temperature.

Heat the oil and butter in the skillet and fry the rabbit over medium heat until browned and golden. Do this in batches if need be.

Remove the rabbit from the pan to the plat-ter and set aside. Add a few tablespoons of wine to the skillet and deglaze, stirring any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Leaving the liquid and flavorful browned bits in the pan, add the chopped onions and cook until they’re soft and browned at the edges.

Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the flour. Add the rest of the wine and the herbs and stir to mix. Add all the pieces of rabbit. Bring the liquid just to a boil and immediately lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook slowly, turning the pieces of meat occasionally, until the rabbit is tender and the sauce is reduced and starting to thicken.

Arrange the meat on the serving platter, drizzle some of the sauce over top, reserving the rest to serve on the side, and garnish with the parsley.

Year of the Rabbit


Urban Evolutions


BY KIMBERLY FISHER

What island are you on? As we come into the summer months, wouldn’t it be amazing to explore the world, take on many adventures and surround yourself with great wine? I can take you there. Though it may be through the exploration of wine growing islands, I will show you the true beauty and define the best varietals in some of the world’s greatest island wine regions.

SICILY: After centuries of stagnation, this historical and fascinating island is now one of Italy’s most vital and improved wine regions. Sicily is very hot and irrigation is a necessity for a good half of Sicilian vineyards. There are countless grape variet-ies grown in different parts of the Island. One of the most iconic producers of the Island is Planeta, which has a winery in all of the Island’s major DOC’s. Planeta has been instrumental in the study of Sicily’s climate, terroir and is a leader in match-ing varietals to their best growing regions. Marsala is Sicily’s classic fortified wine, produced in both dry and sweet styles from

the Catarratto, Grillo and Inzolia grapes. Some of Sicily’s best wines are made from the indigenous red variety Nero D Avola, and the region’s only DOCG, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, is a blend of Nero D’Avola with Frappato.

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for Grenache. One leading producer on this Island is Sella and Mosca, and even Dr. Oz agrees about this unique wine having been featured in his magazine with the proclamation to “Drink Cannonau wine

and live past 100.”

NEW ZEA-LAND: One of the most remote wine producing wine regions in the world, his Island nation i s a re la t ive n e w c o m e r to the global wine industry. Having limited landmass, its wine produc-tion is fairly small, but the

country has made a significant name for itself. New Zealand is comprised of two main Islands. The North Island is warmer and leads in the production of red wines.

Hawkes Bay located on the North Island, produces more than 70% of all of New Zealand’s red wines, and the unique soil made of a mix of sedimentary sandstone and gravel allows Bordeaux varietals to grow well.

In the South Island, the Marlborough region is now home to nearly 60% of all of New Zealand’s vines. The most explo-sive growth has been in the planting of Sauvignon Blanc and top producers such as Cloudy Bay, Brancott, and Nobilo have given this region prominence in the production of Pinot Noir and especially Sauvignon Blanc.

No matter which Island you chose no matter what adventure you are seek-ing, worthy Island produced wines are available. This summer go to your own Island and take in the rich history, or get enriched with the newness that it has to offer. Whatever you chose, you will not be disappointed.

From the Wine Cave

FOOD & DRINK // FROM THE WINE CAVE

Have you ever finished your dinner, but then found yourself hungry close to bed time? You’re not alone – plenty of us feel the need to snack as the night progresses, and luckily, studies have deduced the perfect nightcap: wine!

Recent studies have pointed out that wine can help diabetics, and improve your sex, but apparently, wine is also a great way to prevent midnight munchies.

According to Linda Monk, a 47 year-old woman who lost 6 pounds in three weeks, the benefit of having a nightly glass of wine is that the treat suppresses her cravings for unhealthy snacks like “sweets, and chocolate.” Instead, the moderate portion of wine makes her feel sated without going to town on the late night eating.

Linda is gleaning advice from Tim Ferriss’s book: The 4-Hour Body. Ferriss champions the theory that if you enjoy a little wine in the evening, you’re

more likely to feel satisfied and thus less inclined to give up on dieting. Red wine is supposedly preferable to other snacks.

According to The Daily Mail, a study that took place over the course of 13 years at Harvard University found that amongst a group of 20,000 women, those who drank half a bottle of wine a day lessened their risk of obesity. As half a bottle is the equivalent of two glasses, Linda and the other women seem to be living proof of the study.

40 year-old Samantha Merrit is another woman who sings the praises of nightly wine, claiming “the calories don’t seem to have made an impact on the bathroom scales…Now, I can happily say no to a dessert and I treat myself to a glass or two around four nights a week.” Besides her appetite being satisfied, Merrit also credits the wine with help-ing her sleep and feeling less anxious.

As is always the case, the trick is moderation. While having a glass or two before bed is a good substitute for going crazy on chocolate snacking, drinking too much wine can leave you consum-ing more calories than a late night binge, and leave you feeling pretty hung over for work.

Stick to 1-2 glasses if you want to curb your hunger, sleep better, and feel less deprived.

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to sit on the patio and shut out the rest of the world.

Ingredients1 (750-ml) bottle red wine1/4 cup brandy1/4 cup orange flavored liqueur(recommended: triple sec or Grand Marnier)2 tablespoons fresh lime juice2 tablespoons fresh orange juice1/4 cup sugar1/2 orange, thinly sliced1/2 lemon, thinly sliced1 unwaxed apple, cored, and cut into thin wedges1 (750-ml) bottle sparkling water, chilled

DirectionsCombine everything but the sparkling water in a large plastic container or

glass pitcher. Cover and chill completely, 1 to 2 hours. When ready to serve, add the sparkling water.

FOOD & DRINK // TRICIA’S TABLE

BY TRISH DERGE

Have you ever had a meal, seated across from your husband or boyfriend, and wonder to yourself, “Does he even taste what he’s eating? How does he manage to inhale all that in such a short span of time? He’s like a young wolf! I’d bet that if I reached my hand across the table in proximity to this gastronomic force of nature, he’d nip off the end of a finger or two and never break mandibular stride.”

For those who have observed the sometime unappealing way men consume their food, you may be happy to know that there’s newly discovered science behind why.

Yes, a new experiment conducted by several emaciated researchers at Semyung University in South Korea have confirmed that (fanfare!) men eat their food much faster than women.

Guess what they concluded as to why?

Men take bigger bites and chew at a faster pace.

St o p t h e presses! Really? Didn’t see that one coming.

The team initially set out to study

the relationship between “chewing rates and obesity” for the journal Physiology & Behavior. But the results showed a stronger correlation between chewing and

gender. Makes sense.They conducted

the study by attach-ing electrodes to the jaw muscles of all 48 participants; 24 men and 24 women.

They then mea-sured the speed at which they consumed 152 grams (about a

cup and a quarter) of boiled white rice.Though the study group was very small,

the researchers concluded that, “men have significantly different chewing performances compared with women.”

The team found that eating behaviors vary “significantly by obesity status,” but the discrepancy was more pronounced between men and women.

The team of researchers hope to use these findings to inform gender specific treatments of obesity in the future.

They could have saved a lot of time and grant money last November if they’d have only accepted my invitation to Thanksgiv-ing dinner, and focused their study on my brother-in-law Bob.

Fast Eaters Are Mostly Men...

Eating Dark Chocolate at Work INCREASES Productivity

Finally, some facts to back up what I’ve been claiming forever!If you start feeling soporific at work today, this new study

might perk you up.The group of now pimply-faced scientists from Northern

Arizona University have conducted a study, and concluded that eating a piece of dark chocolate may activate your brain in a way that helps increase your levels of attention.

They enlisted 122 study participants, (why they didn’t call me...I don’t know?)

Using electroencephalography (which is a fancy way of saying they attached wires to their 122 heads) they then examined the participants’ brains after eating dark chocolate, as well as checking their blood pressure.

They found that the people who consumed the dark chocolate (60 percent cacao) exhibited the signs of alertness and attentiveness, while raising blood pressure for a short period of time.

But, they also gave some subjects dark chocolate with an amino acid that’s found in things like green tea...and even though chocolate is a stimulant, the L-theanine amino acid seemed to lower blood pressure and still improve alertness.

Conclusion: Dark chocolate is good.Another study they could have simply asked me about, but instead spent oodles of

money, expended a lot of time and effort, and never once extended an invitation.

FINE ARTS // FOXY FINDS

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Calling all paradise enthusiasts... Get into the mix of tropical fun with this cute Aloha print maxi sundress by Tommy Bahama! Vintage-inspired

Hawaii-themed prints come together in the multi-paneled skirt. Made from supersoft-and-silky rayon, it feels amazing and drapes beautifully.

Straps adjust to fit you, while the smocked bodice stretches to fit comfort-ably. $148 in Women’s sizes XS-XL. The full bloom prettiness is calling

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Timepieces are back in a big way as functional statement mak-ing accessories. A colorful bouquet of band colors and face styles are yours for the picking with these trendy watches by Geneva. Choose from solids, stripes, dots and zigzags… just a few styles

shown here. At just $19.95, pick up a few to mix up your look. Great for gift giving! Find these at Market Boutique on Main in Oshkosh. This eclectic independently owned shop is celebrating 5 years of business this month in Downtown Oshkosh… be sure to stop in for special in-store promotions in honor of this milestone!


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BY JAMES PAGE [email protected]

Game of the Month:Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episodes I & IIDeveloper: SEGAESRB: EveryoneRelease Date: 10/12/2010 & 05/15/2012System: PC/PlayStation 3/Xbox 360/Wii

Rating:Graphics: 3.0 out of 4.0Game Play: 3.0 out of 4.0Personal: 2.0 out of 2.0Total Score: 8.0 out of 10.0 Player’s Page: Sonic the Hedgehog 4

When we last left our hero, he had just finished battling the evil Dr. Robotnik above the planet. After successfully defeat-ing his evil foe, Sonic was able to recover the master emerald and save the floating island. With evil out of the way it seems like live can finally return to normal for Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles and all of their animal friends. Sonic decides to take a vacation on his own and speeds off to new lands.

Sonic eventually finds himself in a nice tropical land near the water. This is the perfect place to relax and unwind after the challenging battles he has overcome in the recent past. However, all is not as it seems and soon Sonic discovers that the animal inhabitants of this idyllic place have been transformed into robots. This is the call-ing card of the evil Dr. Robotnik and, as improbable as it may seem; the evidence

seem clear that the evi l genius somehow survived his fall from space and has quickly returned to his evil ways.

S o n i c t h e Hedgehog 4 is the direct sequel to the 1994 classic Sonic & Knuckles. The game seeks to return to the series roots by focusing on Sonic, speed, and basic platform game play. In addition to the focus on classic elements the developers also incorporated a number of elements from newer games such as a world map, stage select, and achievements. The developers focused on presenting the game in multiple episodes which could allow them to present different game play elements while allowing each episode to be reminiscent of one of the original games. Each episode contains four zones broken up into three acts and a boss battle with a final showdown zone appearing after the completion of the first four.

Episode I mirrors the original Sonic the Hedgehog in many positive and some negative ways. It features Sonic battling through four zones which are essentially updated versions of the zones from the original Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 with elements from each game mixed together. The episode focuses on Sonic and as a result there is no Tails or Knuckles to choose from. This is because the developers had grown tired of the end-

less parade of new characters and they had a desire to return t o a m o r e simple time.

The abilities of Sonic are similar to those in the original, and as a result

the rolling ability that has become familiar to many people is almost nonexistent in this episode. This leaves Sonic’s movements feeling a bit heavy and clunky. As a result, players will have to focus on running and jumping to navigate their way through each act. These restrictions on movement can seem a bit odd but they serve to make the game a truer throwback to the original.

Episode II mirrors the second Genesis game, Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Unlike the first episode, the zones in Episode II are essentially combinations of stages from Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic the Hedge-hog 3, Sonic & Knuckles, and Sonic CD. This episode features the return of Sonic’s long time partner, Miles “Tails” Prower; as the two friends team up to defeat the evil Dr. Robotnik for yet another time. The episode also reintroduces the spinning and rolling ability that have become familiar to many people, and as a result Episode II has more fluid movement and game play mechanics than Episode I.

Both episodes allow the player to col-lect chaos emeralds by completing special stages. In order to enter a special stage a

player will need to jump through a massive ring at the end of each act which will only reveal itself if the player collects fifty rings and completes the act. Each episode has a different special stage. In Episode I’s special stage, which is similar to the original game; sonic must collect the emerald by dropping through a rotating maze, but unlike the original; the player must contend with a timer. In Episode II’s special stage, which is reminiscent of the second game; Sonic and Tails must collect a set number of rings while running through a chute. Once a player obtains the seven chaos emeralds they will be able to transform into Super Sonic which has become synonymous with the series since the second game.

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episodes I & II are great games which will remind one of playing video games during the early 1990’s. Each episode is a standalone game and one does not have to play Episode I in order to enjoy Episode II. The graphics have been updated to give a 3D feel to the game, but the player will still be reminded of the 2D classics. The stage select feature is a nice addition which allows one to replay favorite stage without needing to replay the entire game.

When one starts to play Sonic the Hedgehog 4, they will be amazed at how quickly they are absorbed into the game and how quickly time will fly.

Remember, like all games if you play them just to have fun there will never be a bad game.

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BY DOBIE MAXWELL

Is there anybody on this planet cur-rently among the living that doesn’t like pizza? Everybody I know does, but then again I don’t know everybody. I’m sure there are exceptions to everything, but somebody not liking pizza would raise a major red flag – kind of like somebody who doesn’t like sunshine or petting a puppy. Those freaks need to see a doctor while everybody else has fun.

While the vast majority of humankind does enjoy the pizza experience as a whole, the problem arises in that very few enjoy it in exactly the same way. There are options galore, and it becomes a challenge to find people who all agree on what and how to place an order at any given instance.

I always thought I was pretty middle of the road in my pizza preferences. I prefer a thin crust if possible, and as far as toppings go I’m pretty flexible. Sausage and mush-rooms will work nicely if I am sharing it with a group, even though I like a lot of other things on it too. But I can bend.

The lesser number of people involved usually increases the possibility of getting the toppings I like. I was never good at math or geometry, but even I can figure out which half is which just by looking. It shouldn’t be all that difficult to please all parties involved, but you don’t live my life.

I would like to go on record as officially saying I am sorry for whatever I must have done in a past life to keep getting tortured in this one. I hope I am able to pay my debt to the universe so I can eventually join the ranks of those who live happily and without incident. I’m not there yet.

The other night I was asked to go out for pizza with a group. I wouldn’t call them friends, but they were nice enough people and I was flattered to get invited. We were all hungry and went to a pizza joint I’d never been to before. No big deal. It’s not like I was trying a new heart surgeon.

There were six of us total, and we sat down at a long table. I could tell there was going to be a problem when the drink orders got complicated. One guy fancied himself a beer genius and had to be informed in detail of every brand the

place offered and how it would go with each topping.

Another guy couldn’t decide what kind of lemonade he wanted, and went through the complete list of every possible mixer from strawberries to iced tea. I was about to suggest strychnine, but it may have started a fight and I didn’t want to have to wait any longer. My stomach was growling.

A woman in our party had allergy issues and wanted to know every ingredient of everything up to and including the salt and pepper. I was about to suggest having a pepper mill inserted rectally but again I held my tongue. I didn’t know these people all that well, and didn’t need a skirmish.

All I wanted to drink was icy cold water, but I was told they only had bottled water and that it wasn’t free. This was becom-ing a lot more complicated than I ever expected, but it was only the beginning. Had I known what was ahead I would have excused myself and gone someplace else.

Ordering appetizers was next. I’m pretty simple myself; a nice greasy order of garlic bread will usually do the trick quite nicely. If I’m going to overdose on carbs, why not keep it simple? That way the hospital will be able to scrape it out of my aorta with a pipe cleaner so I can start over.

Not with this neurotic bunch. One of them wanted to “keep it healthy” and tried to order fried cauliflower without the breading. Clue phone, line one – it’s the Surgeon General. He wants you to ignore the warning on cigarettes and light up at will. One less idiot at a time will help us all.

The rest of the crew took a full fifteen minutes to debate the various items avail-able, and after it came to a stalemate I suggested we just suck it up and order the pizza. We’d probably need more than one to feed six people anyway, so we might as well get started on hashing out those details.

Everybody looked at me as if I were the leader of the United Nations, but the reason I brought it up was because I was about ready to gnaw my arm off in hunger. I would have gladly eaten an entire order of lead paint chips with asbestos dip had one been placed anywhere close to my seat.

The ordering of the actual pizzas

became an emotionally heated event that dwarfed the Israeli Palestinian conflict and made it look like a game of Parcheesi. Speaking of cheese, somebody in the group actually suggested there be a cheeseless pizza. Really? What’s next, a meatless steak?

Since there was no hope of everybody agreeing on one kind of pie, I threw conscience to the wind and offered up my favorite ingredients to see how they’d fly with the group. One at a time mushrooms, black olives and onions got both cheered and jeered, but when I dropped the bomb and threw out anchovies the table went silent. It was as if I suggested pork rinds at a bar mitzvah.

The woman with the allergy issues nearly fainted, and I thought we were going to have to put a call in for an ambu-lance. Hey, I wasn’t being unreasonable. I would have taken it on half of one of the pizzas, but that got shot down like a cross eyed crow on the first day of duck season. I was in enemy territory, but I was fully prepared. Those of us who like anchovies are like Navy Seals.

There are only a scant few, but we’re proud and vocal. I don’t know why I like anchovies, but I do. Somebody dared me to try them once and I didn’t flinch. Other than the salt drying out all of my inner organs, I thought they were delicious and have loved them ever since. But rarely will I get a chance to enjoy them with others. Such is life. Some people just don’t enjoy true delicacies.

After an intense debate we finally agreed on toppings we could all live with. But then came the next hurdle – crust. I grew up in Wisconsin and love thin crust pizza. There wasn’t much choice. Then I moved to Chicago and was force fed their thick crust style they are so proud of. Why they want to eat a cinder block with ketchup smeared on it is still a mystery, but I’ve never enjoyed it.

T h o s e a r e fighting words in Chicago, as are “The Bears still suck.” I’ve been

known to say those a lot more than any smart person should, but I can’t lie about how I feel. The only thing that sucks worse than the Bears in my opinion is deep dish pizza – with the possible exception of toll roads, but that’s another story for another month. Just because I live in Illinois doesn’t make me a F.I.B.

The argument raged about whether to order thin crust or thick, and I suggested one of each and thought I had solved the problem. As it turned out, thin crust would take twenty minutes to bake and thick would take six months to a year. Nobody wanted to wait for the other, so we eventually settled on thin. I was losing my appetite to be around this group of imbeciles but I was still ready to eat rat poison to stop the gurgling of my stomach. I just wanted there to be food within reach.

Finally after a wait that seemed longer than the Cubs quest to win a World Series, two pizzas showed up. One would think the arguing would be over but one would be WRONG. The server hadn’t even placed the second pizza on the table when someone started whining about the way it was cut. This numbskull was used to it being cut in squares, but it had come sliced “pie style.”

We all ate our pizza and went our sepa-rate ways. I haven’t seen any of them since. I don’t plan on it, but if I do we’re going to eat anywhere else...how about Kentucky Fried Chicken? Let’s see – is that original recipe or extra crispy?

To find the next live performance (aka Hell Gig) of stand up comedian Dobie Maxwell, visit dobiemaxwell.com

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Saddam Hussein was a bad guy, a really bad guy.

Following a brutal rise to power in 1979, Saddam Hussein would become one of the most evil men on the planet, devastating Iraq and repressing all dissent. Saddam would use chemical weapons against his own people; start an awful war with Iran that would k i l l h u n d r e d s of thousands of people on both s i d e s , b e f o r e i n v a d i n g t h e peaceful, oil rich nation of Kuwait in August of 1990.

Following the invasion of our a l ly, Pre s ident G e o r g e B u s h dec l a red tha t , “This wil l not stand; this aggression against Kuwait.”

The president was not joking. In January of 1991 President Bush lead

a coalition of nations to liberate Kuwait and return it to her rightful inhabitants, addressing the American People from the Oval Office, Bush said, “Five months ago Saddam Hussein started this brutal war against Kuwait, tonight the battle is joined.”

The mission, known as Operation Desert Storm, was a resounding suc-cess. Saddam’s forces were removed from Kuwait by the end of February. “Kuwait is liberated. Iraq’s army is defeated. Our mili-tary objectives are met,” said the president, “We declared that the aggression against Kuwait would not stand. And tonight, America and the world have kept their word.”

Some have criticized the Bush adminis-tration for not invading Iraq and removing

Saddam Hussein, right then and there, however, President Bush, the coalition, the United Nations, and the Congress autho-rized a mission to liberate Kuwait, not Iraq. The mission was over, we had won, and Bush brought the troops home.

Saddam Hussein remained a bad guy, a really bad guy.

Following the war there were uprisings opposing Saddam, all of which ended in the deaths of thousands of Iraqi’s. To make matters worse, our intelligence agencies learned that Sad-dam’s chemical, biological and nuclear weapons programs were far more advanced than previously known.

Throughout the 1990’s Saddam ignored UN reso-lutions, he would violate no-fly zones that the UN had put in place, he would not disclose his weapons programs, he was a state sponsor of terrorism, and

attempted to assassinate former President Bush.

Saddam Hussein had become an even more dangerous man.

It had become so difficult to deal with Saddam that in 1998 the Congress passed, and President Bill Clinton signed the “Iraq Liberation Act,” making the removal of Saddam Hussein and a democratic Iraq the official policy of the United States.

On February 17, 1998 President Clinton said, “…there is clear evidence of weapons of mass destruction program. Iraq admitted, among other things, an offensive biological warfare capability, notably, 5,000 gallons of botulinum, which causes botulism; 2,000 gallons of anthrax; 25 biological-filled Scud warheads; and 157 aerial bombs. And I might say UNSCOM inspectors believe that Iraq has actually greatly understated its production....

Over the past few months, as [the

weapons inspectors] have come closer and closer to rooting out Iraq’s remaining nuclear capacity, Saddam has undertaken yet another gambit to thwart their ambi-tions by imposing debilitating conditions on the inspectors and declaring key sites which have still not been inspected off limits...Now, let’s imagine the future. What if he fails to comply and we fail to act, or we take some ambiguous third route, which gives him yet more opportunities to develop this program of weapons of mass destruction and continue to press for the release of the sanctions and continue to ignore the solemn commitments that he made? Well, he will conclude that the international community has lost its will. He will then conclude that he can go right on and do more to rebuild an arsenal of devastating destruction. And some day, some way, I guarantee you he’ll use the arsenal....”

Following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, America could no longer afford to allow Saddam Hussein to remain in power. The world believed he had weapons of mass destruction, (WMDs). President’s Bush, Clinton, and Bush all believed he had WMDs. In fact, the evi-dence was so overwhelming, that when President George W. Bush asked congress for permission to remove Saddam, it was an overwhelming bi-partisan vote, passing the Democrat controlled US Senate 77-23. (Democrats voting to remove Saddam included Hillary Clinton, Harry Reid, Joe Biden, and Herb Kohl.)

The Iraq War got off to a quick and successful start. Iraq was liberated and Saddam’s government was toppled in short order. Unexpectedly, a brutal insurgency from Al Qaeda was succeeding in Iraq, until Bush instituted the “surge” strategy. The surge worked, Al Qaeda was defeated, Iraq was given back to Iraqi’s, and President Obama inherited a peaceful stable Iraq.

Obama, a critic of the war, along with a Democratic Party that, again abandoned a war effort for political purposes. He has squandered this military success, by per-

petrating the lie that, “Bush lied,” or “we rushed to war,” both started as anti-war slogans, repeated by Democrat politicians, liberal media outlets, and never properly responded to by Bush. So much so, that this lie has sunk into the popular culture as “truth.”

It’s the lie about the truth that’s become “the truth,” and it helped to turn the American people against the “War on Terror.”

This is incredibly dangerous because this “new truth” clouds our judgment as a county. We used the “new truth” as an excuse to elect Barack Obama and aban-don our efforts in the Middle East.

Liberating Iraqis from Saddam Hussein wasn’t a mistake, electing Barack Obama and quitting on Iraq was. Iraq had a relatively stable pro-America government on Obama’s first day; all he needed was a “status of forces” agreement, easy to do, if he wanted to. But Obama was determined to leave zero American presence in Iraq, and today much of Iraq has fallen to ISIS, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. ISIS would like to use Iraq as a base of opera-tions to launch a new caliphate, and ter-rorize people into joining the “religion of peace.” While at the same time Iran, also a state sponsor of terror ,negotiates with John Kerry about obtaining nuclear capa-bilities.

Under the leadership of President Obama the Middle East is leading us toward a world war. ISIS beheads Chris-tians, murders gays, treats women as slaves, and threatens the existence of Israel.

All made possible because Americans believe a lie about a truth that’s become “the truth.”

Rohn W. Bishop is a monthly contributor to the Scene. Bishop, a former Waupun City Council member, currently serves as treasurer for the Republican Party of Fond du Lac County Contact Rohn: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RohnWBishop

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BY TONY PALMERI

My dear mom Gertrude “Trudy” Palm-eri passed away on May 11, 2015 at the age of 79. She and my Korean War vet dad Frank would have been married 60 years (!) in October. All but the last two years of her life were lived in the borough of Brooklyn, NY.

She was an Italian-Catholic Brook-lynite in the most honorable sense: heart as big as the borough, fiercely protective of her immediate family, charmingly blunt and witty, and proud of her accent. Oh how I will miss that accent that typically left me feeling nostalgic during our phone conversations; conversations that always started with “yeah Ant, howya doin?” and ended with “alright I’ll letcha’ go, Love you.” (I don’t think my mom ever called me Tony. It was “Ant” from day one).

Trudy Palmeri was not an activist in the traditional sense. She did not organize or otherwise participate in rallies, she did not lobby public officials (though she rarely missed voting in elections), and she did not make her political views widely known. And yet there was something remarkably motivational about her. I think it had much to do with the fact that she would much rather “walk the walk” when it came to some core values that the so-called activ-ists love to TALK about.

So, for example, for Trudy Palmeri “family values” was more than a bullet point in a Madison Ave. set of talking points constructed for some political phony. For Trudy, family values were a life-style of unconditional love for those closest to her. Family values meant being there in body and spirit during the good times and bad, always ready to lend helping hands and supportive hugs. My two brothers and I became respectable members of society by having the good fortune of being in the daily presence of a role model of human decency. The world might be a kinder, more loving place if everyone had the ben-efit of being raised by someone who walks that walk.

If you think about it, a child’s parents are in a real sense the first “media” that she

or he is exposed to. Scholars traditionally think of mass media as serving four major functions: communicating news, encour-aging us to interpret the news in a certain way, communicating lifestyle values, and entertainment. Parents do all of that in ways that leave long lasting impressions on their children.

Without exaggeration, I’d say that pretty much every value that has guided my life is a direct result of being raised in my parents’ “Palmeri Today” show, which ran 24/7 growing up. Every day on that show the “news” featured acts of gratitude, caregiving, and patience, with an overarch-ing sense of love controlling the scene. When I think of why I ultimately became a teacher, I’m sure it had everything to do with exposure to the Palmeri Today show values. Mom especially went out of her way to keep her own ego in check so as to be in a better position to recognize the accomplishments of others, an approach toward life that all teachers reading this will recognize as key to success in our profession.

Here’s an example of how she walked that walk: It was the 4th of July 1983, and young Dave Righetti of the New York Yankees was pitching against the hated Boston Red Sox on an extremely hot 90-plus degree day at Yankee Stadium. Righetti no-hit the Sox that day, striking out the great Wade Boggs to end the game. A no-hitter had not been pitched at Yankee Stadium since Don Larsen hurled a perfect game in the 1956 World Series. The next day I got home from my summer bank teller job and saw mom at the dining room table writing a letter. On the table was the New York Daily News with Righetti on the cover and “A no-Hit Fourth” headline. Mom explained that she was writing Dave Righetti to congratulate him. I remember

we had a conversation that went something like this:

Me: “Mom, I know it was exciting and all, but it’s just a game. He probably won’t see your letter anyway.”

Mom: (sounding disappointed in my attitude). “No Ant, not just a game. That’s a no-hitter. That’s big. And Righetti is Ital-

ian!” Years later she laughed and sounded

pleased when I informed her that Dave Righetti was inducted into the National Italian-American Sports Hall of Fame.

In my teaching career I’ve always made

it a point to write students brief notes of appreciation when they do something above and beyond required expectations. Each time I’ve done it I’ve had the vision of mom writing that letter to Dave Righetti.

In August of 1983 I left New York to go to graduate school. Mom cried like a baby the day I left; she said that what really got the tears flowing was a trinket a friend had given me that said “teacher.” She com-forted herself with the belief that I would impress the teachers at Central Michigan University.

On May 11 I cried like a baby when mom left. I experience comfort from the belief that when she met the greatest teacher of all in the afterlife, S/HE gave Trudy Palmeri an A+ for a life well lived.

Tony Palmeri ([email protected]) is a professor of communication studies at UW Oshkosh.

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BY JOHN PRICE KABHIR; THE BUDDHIST ADVISER

Imagine walking across an arid plane. Of course, you see and feel your feet as you take your steps. You can lift your face up to the clouds and feel the breeze against your face. Then you look broadly forward to see the horizon ahead of you. As time passes while you walk, you know you are covering territory, but the lay of the land is such that the horizon is always there, never reached. You know you are approaching what was awhile ago the edge of the horizon. But it is ever there, receding forward. You know you are approaching it, but it is ever there, seemingly in the same place.

From the ancient Vedic texts, on through Buddhism, and the “My Kingdom is not of this world,” of Christianity, there has been the suggestion that our individual-ity, the sense of separation from the world, is an illusion. Sages have said that truly realizing this illusion and casting it off to become one, is the essence of enlight-enment. Though it is a simple and fundamental teach-ing, it is the most frightening of any of life’s accomplish-ments. As people, we are sentient beings; that is, we realize our own individuality and we define our lives by the physical aspects of our human-ness. We know we were born, and as we age, we become more and more aware of our mortality.

Non-duality is one way to define the idea that we are one with all. “Thou Art That” is often used as a way of defining a non-dual approach to life. If we are indeed one with all, and there is no way I can write words to convince anyone of this, then must we not boil everything down to a simple way, the jewel, the diamond?

Some live under the mantle of a sense of individuality by burning life’s candle at both ends, as it were. “Live hard, die young, and leave a beautiful corpse,” is a

saying defining this lifestyle. Others live in quiet ways, never questioning nor seeking truth. Some have adopted a flippant New Age approach to life. We could enumerate many different ways to live, to approach our lives. But truly, only a very few among us live a fierce focus on one single truth. To shake off the veil of individuality, to commit to non-duality, is a way few have the courage to commit to.

Why courage to commit? If our indi-viduality, based on “ego mind,” is our way, we put the ego in jeopardy. This in itself is a kind of death. It is not suicidal. It speaks of our commitment to truth.

There is truth in sentience, but it indeed is a fleeting truth, like that spoken of in the Buddha’s Diamond Sutra. Think about it: is not living one’s life in the oblivion of all the trappings of the ego, not a self-aggrandizing way of life, all of which have dead ends? Money, status, power, all of these end like dead-end alleys. There is

nothing lasting in it. If sentience implies being aware of our own death, then a double-layered metaphor suggests no end, but dead-end alleys.

Implied by sentience is a never-ending desire for this or that. “If only,” could be the motto of a life of sentience. We are ever driven by a desire to improve one thing or another. In a way, beneath the sentient life lay a dissatisfaction with anything. Because nothing lasts, we labor under the guise of never achieving anything permanent. Buddhism, of course, has impermanence as its underpinning. Individuality evaporates into noth-ing in a life recognizing the futility of “permanence” and along with it

a fundamental understanding of the inter-relationship of all things.

Sentience is in a way like being a completely aware embryo inside an egg. You know you’re in a shell, and you just keep pecking, keep trying to expand your world. Then, Bam! You’re outside, and then, as Bob Dylan asked, “Are birds free from the chains of the sky?” Yet another layer of seeking is born. But, in these many columns I keep on and on, writing about things too simple to put into words. Yet I am compelled to do so.

There are so many metaphors one can use to illuminate the concept of sentience. A goldfish in a bowl, realizing it is encased; the embryo in the egg, or the child in the womb. It seems that countless depictions of human life can poetically describe our existence. But no matter what we use to describe it, sentient beings, aware of our own

mortality, are short of complete. I realize I live inside the cocoon of being a human being. If I adopt a good posture, it’s fun to be alive. But it falls short of completeness, of enlightenment. So I accept without question the ultimate truth of our con-nectedness to all things. So difficult it is to grasp and live, but to all who have expe-rienced it, it is vastly complete. To live in completeness. What an idea.

The arid plane’s horizon is forever there for us encased in our sentient bodies and minds. But perhaps the great sages are right, and we can reach that horizon and make it disappear when truth comes to us.

Book RecommendationThrough a series of events seemingly

unrelated to actual seeking, books of the Enlightenment Trilogy by Jed McKenna, have come into my life. I had planned to write about sentience and individuality in

this column this month before I was aware of Jed McKenna. But here are his books! And this is precisely the focus of them. I didn’t find the author through research or any actual seek-ing, but a kind friend purchased the

books for me as a generous gift. By that time, it seemed like he was coming at

me from many directions, none of them from my own seeking. If you want

to read books written in plain English, dealing with the essential teachings of living with meaning, the truth in these books is a great read.

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If you’re old enough to remember the JFK assassination, you can certainly remember the first arrival of the Beatles in the United States. They were like nothing ever seen here before and their appearance was one of the first signs of the sea change in American culture we think of as the Sixties.

Though we had seen rock ‘n’ roll sensations before, not even Elvis provoked the excitement and controversy ignited by the Beatles.

They bewildered older adults, annoyed (for awhile) some teen-age boys and generated screaming frenzy in audiences of mostly teenage girls, many of whom were carried away to the point of obsession. The Beatles’ dark-suited, mop-headed look, their catchy romantic songs with tight harmonies and lively beats, and their cleverly humorous remarks to the press gave off an aura of cool that no American band had ever achieved.

Though they were only the first wave of the British invasion, they provided the boomer generation with their most indelible musical memories. Their music became the main soundtrack of adolescence in the Sixties, and as we matured, so did the Bea-tles––their music growing more broadly themed, sophisticated and darker. And as the calendar flipped over into the Seventies, the group finally, and in many minds tragically, unraveled into four quite disparate careers.

But the boomers held onto their fondness, reverence almost, for the Beatles and passed their affection on to their children and grandchildren. It’s hard to think of any band or individual singer that has maintained such a broad base of listeners or influenced so many other musicians.

In 2003, a drummer, Alan Wagner realized that an audience existed for a truly authentic tribute band and so founded the Cavern Beat, named for the Cavern Club, the basement night-club in Liverpool, England, from which the Beatles emerged onto the world stage and the important piece of the original band name.

To learn about the group and its story, I first looked at their website and videos. Performances of songs such as “If I Fell,” “Eight Days a Week,” “Love Me Do,” and “All My Loving,” seemed convincing recreations of the Beatles sound and look.

Then I called Armando Regalado, one of the group’s early members, a co-manager, and the one who takes the Paul McCart-ney part in singing and playing. I asked first how they had found the people to be the band members.

“We were very fortunate that those people came to us,” Regalado said. “It was a gift.” Other members are Jim Irizarry, taking the John Lennon part, and Doug Coutere plays in the George Harrison role. The one who does the drumming only wants to be known as “Eric” since Ringo was mostly just “Ringo,” Regalado told me. Wagner left the group in 2005,

but the current members have all been together since then. Phil Gawthrop, the other co-manager, is an “authentic Brit,” and has helped them with the accents.

Regalado said they play all the same period instruments as the Beatles. They use the same designs and materials for the clothing, including the black Chesterfield suits worn in the early days.

When I wondered how they developed a stage presence that so closely echoes the Beatles, Regalado said that he’s asked that a lot. “ Some people study and analyze the movements of the performers. I feel the music and it moves me. We stand on the stage and let the music move us…we look at the old film [of the Beatles], watch it, but we don’t study it closely.” As far as stage positioning: “The Beatles set the standard for the four-piece rock band.”

While the groups origins and Regalado’s preferences are in the early “roots” Beatles work, they can do later songs too, depending on what the client wants, out to Abbey Road. Such songs include “Here Comes the Sun,” “Get Back,” and “Hey Jude,” but their repertoire lists many more. They have the uniforms shown on the cover of the Sargent Pepper album, but Regalado cautions that they cannot duplicate the orchestration and sound effects that color many of the songs on that album.

Performance of the middle and later period Beatles songs comes with the appropriate changes of costume. In available videos of those songs, Jim Irizarry manages an almost-spooky resemblance to John Lennon with long hair and glasses.

The biggest demand is for the early Beatles, and he thinks that’s what they will be doing the most of in Waupun.

As to his background and interest, Regalado said, “I was a child of the Seventies and I grew up listening to the Beatles and doing air guitar. I didn’t imagine that someday I’d be doing those songs on stage for real.”

Cavern Beat is based in northeast Illinois, with two members living in Chicago and the other two farther out. Regalado lives in rural DeKalb County and has a day job teaching history, philosophy and theology at a Catholic high school in Aurora, Illinois. “Your students think it’s pretty cool when they find out you’re a musician.”

The group plays many dates around the Midwest, but they have played all over the United States and in a number of foreign countries, particularly Britain. According to the website, they have played three gigs at the Cavern Club in Liverpool, where the Beatles themselves played more times than anywhere else in the world. The website (cavernbeat.com) has a number of videos showing the group onstage doing Beatles songs from different points in their career. More are on YouTube. If you have even a whiff of nostalgia for the Beatles, I suggest a look. If you have more than a whiff––or simply like authentically done Sixties music––I suggest being at Celebrate Waupun on July 3.

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The Oshkosh area’s favorite summer concert series, Waterfest, is one of the biggest draws to our Event City. Waterfest has showcased an incredibly wide variety of musical acts over the years, from talented local bands just starting out to the likes of such icons as Alice Cooper. The event had its humble beginnings at the Fox Valley Technical College campus, but the beauti-ful, spacious Leach Amphitheater over-looking the Fox River is now its permanent home. Waterfest offers music fans quality entertainment at a fraction of the price of admission at other venues, not to mention a great time.

With its 30th anniversary upon us, this is Waterfest’s year to really shine! And what better way to kick things off than to con-nect with the event’s longtime President, Mr. Waterfest himself, Mike Dempsey.

Jane Spietz: Mike, what does it mean to you personally that Waterfest is turning 30 this year?

Mike Dempsey: We take it one season at a time. Producing these events is gutsy.

It probably means we have been as lucky as we have been responsible. To remain relevant to our fans, donors, spon-sors and volunteers in an evolving social and competitive environment, is a test. It means we have listened to them and effec-tively communicated and delivered on our promise. Durability is big.

JS: You held a well-attended Waterfest XXX warm-up event at Becket’s on April 2 which featured some favorite Waterfest acts as well as an exhibit of Don Stolley’s historic Waterfest photos. That surely must have generated a great deal of excitement about the coming season.

MD: Don’s photo archive is a treasure. It was moving to witness what was a small sample of our history. Becket’s came through with a great sampling of tapas, and Tin Men as well as Paul Sanchez always delight! Fun spring fever night indeed.

JS: How did you first become involved?MD: Waterfest started in 1986 as a

Free Weekend Music Festival. Then, as now, we celebrate our quality of life here in the greater Fox Valley area by renewing our awareness of our most distinguishable natural resource, our waterways. That noble purpose remains to this day. The Oshkosh Chamber and City Fathers established the

event and managed it for three years through a ‘professional’ events company.

In 1989, being active in both the Chamber and the Oshkosh Jay-cees, the Chamber came to Chuck Hertel and I to see if we could help make the event more economically sustainable as well as help it evolve. The Jaycees had a reputation for producing a number of successful festivals and special events. We worked with the Jaycees for a few years, keeping Waterfest as a weekend event, while moving it from the FVTC Campus to Riverside Park. We had big ambitions including shows at the newly renovated Grand Opera House and Oshkosh Con-vention Center, as well as 4-5 other stages in tents and outside. We experimented with comedy-polka-skateboard exhibitions, water ski shows, laser light shows, chil-dren’s stages and more. We had a carnival for a few years as well. The weekend nature was high- risk and volunteer-sapping.

In 1992, Chuck and I went back to the Chamber meeting with John Casper and Rob Kleman with the idea of establishing a Thursday night concert series. At the time, there were no beer gardens or outside dining. No Riverwalk. The concept was fairly new, especially going upscale with it. As a concert series, we could diversify weather risk, spread our volunteers out over the summer keeping their weekends free, do the same with our fans and look for routing dates that touring artists needed to cover their expenses. We made the move to organizing a not-for- profit entity dedicated to underwriting and producing Waterfest and partnered with the Chamber to assist.

It worked. The momentum created during the next 10 years helped act as a catalyst to further develop Riverside Park and make the vision of an Amphitheater become a reality. Waterfest, above all else, has always been a vehicle for economic development. To bring people together from near and far. To place them in a like-minded place. To get conversations going. It has been highly rewarding personally and for the community. Our team, donors, volunteers, sponsors, vendors and fans all

unders tand this and share the pride we have in moving our community forward.

We stay with it because the purpose remains relevant. To create an awareness and sense of pride in the potential and the possibilities of

our community, and have a lot of fun, too! Can I get you a cheese curd?

JS: Are you at all surprised that Waterfest continues to be such a big draw considering the influx of other regional venues that have popped up over the years?

MD: Waterfest is proud to have played a meaningful role in the re-emergence of a very rich Fox Valley live music scene. The club venues are back, with new and expanded outdoor dining and beer gardens. Community concert series and venues for them are becoming part of the fabric of most of our area communities. Where once they may have been discouraged, they now are more often a quality of life feature attracting people to revitalized downtowns. It is great. We love it. It is on us to deliver a best in class value. We look forward to the challenge of earning our “Wisconsin’s Best Community Concert Series” promise every year.

JS: Share some of your fondest memo-ries of Waterfests over the years.

MD: Tiny Tim doing a full forward roll while playing his blue electric ukulele. He actually was a closet rocker. Eric Burdon pulling a muscle water skiing behind Jon St. John’s boat on Lake Winnebago before the concert. Wayne Toupes telling Rob Kleman, “You saved the show, that other whiskey makes me burp!” after he fetched him some Crown Royal. Rick Nielsen and Bun E. Carlos sitting in with The Wander-ing Sons unannounced, having a ball as an opening act. Alice Cooper golfing at the Oshkosh Country club in the cutest lime green outfit. The BoDeans offering to make up a rained out concert without pay. The BoDeans filming the song “Good Work.” It took all afternoon and was followed by a wild live concert inside the Convention Center. One very hot day the timer for the auto sprinklers was set twelve hours off, causing them to go on to the surprise and

delight of the fans on the grass. Ben Orr of the Cars completing his next to last live show with the help of on stage oxygen. He was in the final days of battling pancreatic cancer. He was going out in style dressed-to-kill in a black bolero with a beautiful girl on his arm and a jumbo martini in one hand. Then, with the pull off a cigarette, a full downing of the martini, a big hit of oxygen and a kiss, Ben went out and sang “Drive.” Chills.

JS: How do you plan to celebrate the 30th anniversary?

MD: We are celebrating 30X30, or 30 bands on our 30th, by offering Waterfest fans $100 Season Passes - a $240 value - that gets the holder into all 10 shows at any time and includes access to the Reserved Patio on the three Premium Nights. Fifteen $10 Discount Pass Packs - a $150 value - are also available to mix and match with your friends and family. We have three Commu-nity Nights where early birds can get in for just $6! U.S. Veterans and kids under 12 are always free. And for opening night, teachers are free with school ID. It has never been better to be a fan of Waterfest!

JS: What other artists are lined up to entertain us?

MD: The Fray is a true stadium act with a monster international following. Andy Grammar, who is white hot right now. American Authors and Matt McAndrew (The Voice) are on the three way bill with Andy. The Summer Tour Concert with Smash Mouth, Toad The Wet Sprocket and Tonic is another big night. For the educated and trusting fan, we are blessed to introduce Lake Street Dive, Jakub from Australia and The Glorious Sons from Canada. Cory Chisel’s Soul Obscure is rumored to pack something ultra-special as he teams up with Lake Street Dive. Then there is Todd Rund-gren’s Global Tour which is getting stunning reviews from the club circuit spring tour. Chestnuts include Atlanta’s Cigar Store Indians with a legendary foot-stomping dance friendly alt-country/rockabilly/swing set; Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real will be fresh off the Neil Young tour; Miles Nielsen and The Rusted Hearts join forces with the return of The Bo Deans; Rusted Root is always a party. Then is Hair Ball! And the sensational stage antics of Here Come the Mummies. You can’t make them all unless you make opening night on June 18 for our Summer Solstice Party starring

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Pablo Cruise and Paul Sanchez. Other fan favorites include Copper Box, Road Trip, Traveling Suitcase, Salsa Manzoni, The Presidents, Rob Anthony, Kyle Megan and The Monsoons and Sly Joe and The Smooth Operators. Madison’s Steez also appears.

JS: How do you balance the requests of Waterfest fans who yearn for newer acts or acts that have never appeared at the Leach, versus those folks who demand the return of the popular favorites?

MD: We listen and we respond. We try to look at every recommendation and give it a reality check based on costs, availability, schedule and so on. As with most years, in 2015 we balanced new acts with those returning from more than 1 year ago and acts returning from last season, in equal thirds. We also have three Premium Shows and have invested 50% more in artist fees overall for our 30th Celebration. Admis-sion is a steal. The Leach Amphitheater is best in class. Food and beverage selection and prices are fair. Where else can you go in, buy a heavily subsidized admission, leave to a local bar and come back? Pretty cool! Now about that weather...

JS: The Leach Amphitheater is such a fantastic venue for Waterfest and other

events that are held there. Are there any updates that we need to be aware of for 2015?

MD: The Riverwalk is humming. Come early and tailgate or walk it. Fun times. The parking lot has been totally resurfaced! It is looking great!

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Conserving the precious water resources of our area is important for many who live, work and play here in northeast Wisconsin.

There are things that each and every family, business and individual can do to help. One of the simplest and most effective is to install a rain garden on your property.

Maybe you’ve heard the term rain gardens before and have wondered exactly what this type of landscaping option is all about.

What is a rain garden? Rain gardens are designed specifically

using native plants, wildflowers and grasses in such a way as to capture and slowly filter precious rainwater back into our soil, rather than allowing it to run off and collect toxins that flow directly into our streams, lakes and rivers.

Rain gardens can be designed and cre-ated in a variety of shapes, sizes and forms, all specifically placed to capture run off

from flat surfaces such as rooftops, drive-ways, roadways and parking lots.

As rain water flows over these surfaces, toxins and chemicals are picked up in the flow, creating a harmful mixture of salt, petroleums, chemical fertilizers, asphalt and other products that flow directly into the storm sewer and into area streams, lakes and rivers.

Capturing and slowly filtering this run off in rain gardens allows the natural processes of soil filtration to remove these toxins, allowing clear, fresh water to reach the water table below.

The size of a rain garden depends on the amount of area runoff is to be collected from. The larger the area, the larger the garden needs to be in order to fully capture and filter the resulting flow.

Why native?Rain gardens are specifically designed

using plants native to our area. This includes a combination of grasses, sedges, flowering plants, even small shrubs and trees depending upon the size of the garden.

Native plants are chosen because of their extensive root systems that make them the perfect natural filter.

Native plants naturally produce extremely deep and complex root systems, designed to support them through all weather conditions.

The root systems on some of our native grasses and forbs may reach 12 to 15 feet deep, allowing for deep penetration and slow, natural filtration of runoff.

Rain garden basicsRain gardens are located in areas on

properties where water naturally flows or collects. These areas can be expanded, deepened or sloped to maximize potential inflow.

Creating a shallow, sloped depression or bowl-shaped hollow, then planting with native wildflowers, grasses, sedges and shrubs, one can easily create an effective and environmentally friendly rain garden quickly and economically.

Native plants for rain gardens can be purchased from a variety of sources includ-ing many locations here in our area.

Stone Silo Prairie Gardens, De Pere, specializes in native plants, as does the Wild Ones native landscapers organization. Native plants can be found at a number of garden centers throughout the area as well, though selection varies and may be small.

What to plantTo create your rain garden, there are a

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Native wildflowers such as purple cone-flower, black-eyed Susan, cardinal flower, gentian, Joe-pye weed, ironweed, swamp milkweed, wild bergamot and others are great choices for rain garden creations.

Native grasses such as little bluestem, big bluestem, prairie dropseed, Indian grass and others make excellent additions as well.

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ENTERTAINMENT // THE SPANISH INQUISITION

BY GEORGE HALAS

Summer’s here and the time is right for dancin’ in the streets. They’ll be dancin’ in Chicago...and in...Neenah!

Based on the latest science, The Inqui-sition calculates that dancing in aisles will be an unavoidable consequence for those who attend the musi-cal, “The Marvel-ous Wonderettes” at The Jane Bergstrom Fine Arts Theater at St. Mary’s Central in Neenah.

“The Marvel-ous Wonderettes” is self-described as a 1950’s/60’s jukebox musical.

It begins at the 1958 Spr ingf ie ld High School prom and follows four girls with hopes, dreams, and drama through the next decade to their ten year class reunion. Along the way, the girls perform some of the iconic radio hits of the era such as “Lollipop,” “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me,” “Goodnight Sweetheart,” “Respect,” “Rescue Me,” “Leader of the Pack,” and “Son of a Preacher Man” all sung in four-part harmony. The cast is made up of Crystal Swaim-Vodopija as Cindy Lou, Molly Schlaak as Betty Jean, Kylie Montee as Missy, and Abby Schmidt as Suzy.

This will be the Fox Valley premiere of the musical, but it’s the fourth produc-tion for the American Soapbox Theatrical (AST), co-founded by Swaim-Vodopija and Sommer Johnson-Loa – who directed “The Marvelous Wonderettes” - in August 2013. Since then they have been seen on TV, heard on the radio, performed in parades and played several stages in the area. Last summer’s production of “Suds: The Rocking 60’s Musical Soap Opera,” was a hit with local critics and successful

enough to generate momentum for this season.

The choreography is handled by Swaim-Vodopija and Schlaak while the music is under the direction of Dorothy Zerbe.

Swaim-Vodopija, who also includes AST president in her list of titles, is also

a freelance singer, c h o re o g r a p h e r, and private music teacher in Neenah. She has an inter-e s t ing re sume t h a t i n c l u d e s becoming a Walt Disney World Cast Member, recording an EP at Sun Studio in Memphis and performing at Tootsie’s World Famous Orchid L o u n g e i n Nashville as well as starting and running AST. She has been involved with thea t re and

music for the last 15 years starting with Theatrix where she was given a start and opportunities to do what she loves. She gets to give back these opportunities to young people in the area by including them in all of the AST shows.

Johnson-Loar, also AST vice-president, is a Menasha resident with a love of music and the arts. She was at the helm as direc-tor for “Suds: The Rocking 60’s Musical Soap Opera.” She is also a mom, caregiver, and freelance artist.

Schmidt is a returning cast member from “Suds” and a music teacher in Winneconne Community School Dis-trict. “She is our strongest comedienne, Swaim-Vodopija said. “She plays a ditzy blonde – the exact opposite of who she is in real life – it’s perfect casting. She’ll be the show stealer.

Montee is a new resident to Oshkosh and an accomplished performer and direc-

tor.“She is the glue that holds all

the characters together, but on and off stage,’’ Swaim-Vodopija said. “Her solo alone is worth the price of admission.”

“Molly plays the class clown,” Swaim-Vodopija said of Schlaak, who is is from Oshkosh but cur-rently resides in Cederburg where she is a general music teacher. “She provides a lot of unexpected, almost shock humor and she is an incredible vocalist as well.”

Show dates include: Thursday, June 18th at 7 PM, Friday, June 19th at 7 PM and two shows Saturday, June 20th at 2 PM and 7 PM.

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If, in addition to dancing, adding “jazz-ing your pants off” is a desirable option, The Inquisition strongly recommends hit-ting Cena on College Avenue in Appleton, on Tuesday nights.

What is on the schedule from 8 - 11 p.m. is vocalist Christine Granatella with Noah Harmon (keyboards) and The Jazz Orgy which usually includes Michael Underwood playing drums and Andy Mertens playing bass and singing.

On any given night, that is more than enough talent and fabulous music.

However, on any given Tuesday at Cena, in the cool vibe style one hopes to hit in a jazz venue, many of the top jazz players in the area are dropping by to play unannounced. It’s not an open mic and it’s not a jam per se, but it’s what you hope happens when you go out to hear jazz. Driven in large part by the versatility of the aforementioned rhythm section, a jazz standard that starts out with a Granatella vocal gets a very different treatment every week as different saxophone, trumpet, flugelhorn, trombone, and even violin fla-vorings mix in, as well as drummers, bass players and keyboards players sittin’ in.

The results are often the kind of jazz that happens when very good players have fun responding improvisationally to one another - never the same but always good.

Bartender extraordinaire Brian Leslie improvises like the jazz aficionado he is. Always good.

Some of the players who make the scene at Cena start the evening at Frank’s Pizza Palace playing with The Big Band Reunion; during the summer months, the nine-piece version of the BBR, The Bob Levy Little Big Band, takes over on alter-nate Tuesdays with a couple of special event performances added for good measure.

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If par chance you are in Oshkosh on a Thursday night looking to dance and grab a piece of that synergistic musical vibe, definitely check out the open mic hosted by Ross Catterton at Barley and Hops on Main Street.

Catterton, who sings, plays guitar, plays saxophones and tells very good jokes for the most part, is worth a visit by him-self, but he typically has Mike Malone, one of the Fox Valley’s best drummers, playing with him. While they are both outstanding jazz players, the open mic aspect results in a myriad of styles including pop rock, R&B, dance, blues, etc. Both play in and/or with several of the better bands in the area, so, like Cena, the unannounced play-ers make it special every Thursday. Both have excellent sense of performance pace, and are superb at reading the room and delivering just the right touch.

The Inquisition also reminds everyone to dance and jazz responsibly as well as to avoid exceeding the fun limit.

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NEWS & VIEWS // FLAG DAY

The legend is that George Washington, and two other members of the Continental Congress asked Betsy Ross to sew the first American flag sometime in the late spring of 1776.

Ross was already a widow in her young 20’s when she was assigned this patriotic task. She completed the flag, arranging thirteen stars in a circle representing the thirteen colonies that fought against the British for self-governance. It was a year later that the Continental Congress adopted the design for the national flag.

The first Flag Day was celebrated on its centennial in 1877.

In 1916, a grass roots movement resulted in President Woodrow Wilson issuing a proclamation that called for an annual nationwide observance of Flag Day on June 14th.

Although Flag Day is still not recog-nized as a national holiday, it was made a permanent observance by Congress in 1949.

Sunday morning at 11am, June 14th you’re invited to Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac for a celebration of patriotism, and remembrance at the flag pole on the corner of Main Street and Promen Drive.

The Fond du Lac chapter of the Elks are providing the ceremonial flag for the 2015 National Flag Day, the 240th Army Birthday, and the Navy Reserve Centennial with scheduled aviation support from the Flight For Life.

A Fond du Lac Fire Department fire engine and Wisconsin State Patrol motor-cycle will serve as static displays as this year’s focus is on public safety for Ameri-cans. The theme will be “Honoring those who protect and serve.” Appropriately, law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice will be remembered as they ethically ensured public safety where our U.S. flag represents the freedom and liberties we enjoy.

The Son’s of the American Legion Squadron #75 Commander, Mike Koll-mansberger, will lead the American Legion Rider’s Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) tribute procession prior to the official ceremony beginning promptly

at 11. The Walleye Weekend sound system

will be configured to facilitate a festival-wide broadcast of the ceremony.

Flag and accompanying certificates of authenticities will be presented in memory of slain Fond du Lac Police Officer Craig Birkholz and State Trooper Trevor Casper.

In addition, war-era Veterans from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam will be presented flags.

The City of Fond du Lac will be presented a flag, as well as Lakeshore Elementary School which was recognized as a 2014 Blue Ribbon School.

A majority of the flags that will be presented were flown at the Tomb of the

Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery on Veteran’s Day in 2014, the United States Strategic Command in Nebraska (secure location for President George W. Bush on 9/11/2001), the Wisconsin State Capitol, the Battleship WISCONSIN in Virginia on her birthday, at the Pentagon on Armed Forces Day to thank those military members who are surviving, and the U.S. Capitol on Peace Officers Memorial Day to pay tribute to our nation’s valued fallen law enforcement officers.

The National Anthem will be sung by John Oberg and Shannon Roen.

Lakeshore Elementary School in Fond du Lac is among eight Wisconsin 2014 National Blue Ribbon Schools, and the Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Pack 3702’s Scout, Bear Kolby Martin, one of many great students from Lakeshore Elementary School who contributed to the coveted award under the leadership of Principal Matt Steinbarth and staff.

The 4-H Pledge will be led by Allison Opheim and Emily Franke of the FDL County 4-H.

Peace Officers Memorial Day was held on May 15, 2015. Peace Officers Memo-rial Day and Police Week is an observance in the United States that pays tribute to the local, state, and Federal peace officers

who have died in the line of duty. As a result, the following peace officers will be honored:

1. Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper, Trevor Casper, (Car #346), honorably served the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and made the ultimate sacrifice on March 24th, 2015.

2. Former United States Army Ser-geant who heroically served in Iraq and Afghanistan and honorably served as a Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Police Depart-ment Officer, Craig A. Birkholz (Badge

#67), made the ultimate sacrifice on March 20, 2011.

While remembering those who com-mitted the ultimate sacrifice, it is appropri-ate to present yellow roses to Gold Star Mothers.

Thanks to American Legion Auxiliary #75’s Donna Wilhelms for providing military service flags which allows military members to represent their respective ser-vices. Diane has also provided the Prisoners of War (POW)/Missing in Action (MIA) flag and place setting, which sufficiently complements the American Legion Rider’s POW/MIA tribute procession led by Sons of the American Legion Squadron 75: Commander Mike Kollmansberger.

To properly pay tribute to all military veterans, POW/MIAs, Veteran’s groups and civic organizations that value our U.S. flag are encouraged to attend.

“Armed Forces Salute” will be sung by John Oberg, Aviation Machinist Mate Third Class Petty Officer, USN Korean War Era.

The Fond du Lac McCullen-Kimpel Detachment 552’s USMC League, and Elks will conduct the Flag History, Flag Folding, and Taps, all followed by the Wisconsin Marching Band’s performance.

Prior to these ceremonies, Father Ryan Pruess, Holy Family Catholic Community, Fond du Lac, will be celebrating the Cath-olic Mass on the Walleye Weekend Point Stage and Pastor John Slotten, Fond du Lac Essential Rock Church, will be deliver-ing the ecumenical service on the K107 Stage, both at 9:15 a.m. They have chosen to collect a special purposeful offering and generously donate the proceeds to the van that Hearts to Heroes plans to purchase for area Veterans.

Father Ryan Pruess will also deliver the Invocation and Pastor John Slotten will deliver the Benediction during the National Flag Day event.

Thanks to all organizers and contribu-tors to this event. For more information contact Ron Roen with questions at 402-709-0915 or [email protected].

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ENTERTAINMENT // SUNSPLASH

August 7th – 8th 2015 The night Unity the Band played the

first event in the brand new waterfront pavilion in Sister Bay, Door County, an idea was born. Paige Funkhouser, from the Sister Bay Advancement Association and Pita Katobalavu, the leader of Unity chatted after the show about bringing a reggae and world music festival to Sister Bay, creating a culturally-inclusive event like no other in Door County. The reno-vated waterfront park in Sister Bay will be completed just in time to host “Midwest SunSplash Music Festival” on August 7-8. 2015.

Sister Bay’s freshly reconstructed Waterfront Park and Beach (2,000 con-secutive feet of public waterfront), 650 feet of sand beach and 900 square foot perfor-mance pavilion provide a “we couldn’t ask for better” venue. “Our dream is that the waterfront venue in Sister Bay could draw people from around the US, even the world. Our goal for this first year is to create the foundation to build this peace-promoting culturally-inclusive event into an annual “destination event” for the Midwest, said festival director Kay ”

Midwest Sunsplash Music Festival will start off with three bands per forming Friday, August 7, 4-9 p.m. at the Sister Bay Waterfront Perfor-mance Pavilion, then move to the Camp-fire Stage for an “after hours” acoustic jam and drum circle at the nearby Sister Bay Sports Complex-turned-Campground for this event, ending the night with fireworks at midnight. Music will again kick off at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 8, as six acts perform a wide variety of styles of music ending at midnight.

“For year one, we are focusing on the

music, because we know that if the music is awesome, people will return,” stated Katobalavu. “We have unique music acts coming to Door County, featur-ing original music from Midwest bands who play Reggae, Funk, Rock, Celtic, Blues and Alterna-tive.” Bands include Katobalavu’s Unity the Band, Whiskey of the Damned, Recalcitrant, Big Wig Mechanics, Honey and the 45’s, Mary Jane Gang, Natty Nation, Wifee & the Huzz Band and Earth to Clark playing over the 2 day event.

The vendors are also more diverse than the norm, sharing ethnic rituals, natural and peace-building goods, and native artistry. Vendors may include a Fijian Kava Ceremony, Polynesian Dance lessons, Fiber Artists, Henna Tattoo Artists and

groups such as Maya First, a non-profit organization raising funds for schools in Belize. “We love to see this variety of not-so-typical arts and crafts, as well as multi-culturally inclusive entertainment and causes adding a unique twist to the typical beach festival,” said Funkhouser.

Food and drinks will also kick up the average festival fare a notch with a variety of foods typical of traveling “food trucks.”

The festival organizers are recruiting food vendors with lots of options for the weekend long event, with cultural-diverse

cuisine available as well as standard festi-val goodies. The focus will be on locally sourced foods that include healthy options mixed in with summer treats.

A campground is being set up for the weekend at the nearby Sister Bay Sports Complex to allow festival-goers the option

of spending the night in a tent or camper. A campground stage will light up at 9pm on Friday night after the Beach Front Stage music wraps up. “Camping really makes the festival by adding that communal set-ting for people to get to really interact. The Village of Sister Bay has helped make this happen, and rumor has it they are holding a bonfire and fireworks especially for the campers,” according to Funkhouser.

The Village of Sister Bay is undergoing a major downtown revitalization, including the previously mentioned reconstructed

w a t e r -f r o n t p a r k . The new s a n d b e a c h wil l be c o m -p l e t e d f o r summer

events in 2015, complementing the per-formance pavilion constructed in 2014. The Village will host Midwest Sunsplash in tandem with the existing Door County Festival of Fine Arts (2015 marks the 12th annual DCFA) in the Waterfront Park. DCFA is hosted by the Sister Bay

Advancement Association, and showcases artists based in Door County, including performances from local musicians. Artists perform demonstrations of their craft and techniques at various points during the day. The pairing of these two arts-focused events will attract diverse crowds that will also complement, and spillover into, the successful art scene that exists in Door County.

The festival runs Friday from 4pm to 9 at the Water-front Park, 10693 North Bay Shore Drive, Highway 42, Sister Bay, before moving to the nearby Sports Complex

at from 9 – midnight. The festival opens at noon on Saturday with music from 2 to midnight at the Waterfront Park. Tickets are $30 for General Admission and an extra $10 for Camping per person. Tickets are available online at www.midwestsunsplash.com and at the door the day of the event. Kids under 10 are free.

Sister Bay Beachfront Site of Midwest Sunsplash World Music Festival

The musical lineup for the day will take the stage as follows:Band Start-time GenreBEACHFRONT STAGE: Earth to Clark Friday 4 pm JamBEACHFRONT STAGE: Wifee & the Huzz Band Friday 5:15 pm Funky PopBEACHFRONT STAGE: Natty Nation Friday 7:15 pm Reggae JamsCAMPGROUND STAGE: Mary Jane Gang Friday 9:30 pm Acoustic JamBEACHFRONT STAGE: Honey & the 45’s Saturday 2 pm Rock, Blues, SoulBEACHFRONT STAGE: Big Wig Mechanics Saturday 4pm Pop/Rock Funky Reggae BEACHFRONT STAGE: Recalcitrant Saturday 6 pm Reggae, rock and JamBEACHFRONT STAGE: Whiskey of the Damned Saturday 8pm Celtic RockBEACHFRONT STAGE: Unity the Band Saturday 10 pm Roots, Rock, Reggae

“We love to see this variety of not-so-typical arts and crafts, as well as multi-culturally inclu-sive entertainment and causes adding a unique twist to the typical beach festival.”

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Freedom SundayMusic, Dancing, FreedomBY JIM MORAN

On Sunday, June 7th, from 11 in the morning until 5 that afternoon, Oshkosh will be celebrating freedom with music, dancing and food at Opera House Square as two great events are combined into Free-dom Summer Comes Home 2 Race Unity Project.

“First off, this is a remembrance of the Civil Rights Movement,” Lee Sonoski said.

Lee, along with Michael Flanagan, are organizing the event.

“Last year, we celebrated the 50th anni-versary of the Freedom Summer,” Lee said “we want to honor the accomplishments of the Civil Rights movement by bring-ing different groups of people together through music, and perhaps communicate

more effectively.”The Race Unity Project, which is in

its 22nd year, will begin its portion of the program at 11 and will include mariachi music, Hmong dancers, the Oshkosh Rhythm Institute, and a wide array of ethnic foods as well as a number of infor-mational booths.

For the Freedom Summer Comes Home music, Sosnoski tapped co-producers Gwen Carr and George Halas, who produced the highly-regarded Martin Luther King Celebration in Oshkosh this past January.

In addition to being one of the area’s premier jazz vocalists, Carr has an even more impressive resume as an activist for social justice. As she did for the King pro-gram, Carr will include first-hand accounts

of the C i v i l Rights move -m e n t as well as songs both poignant and relevant.

“I am doing this because I believe music and social justice go hand-in-hand,” Carr said. “We have a tremendous chal-lenge ahead to fulfill the expectations of our ancestors who fought so long and so hard for our freedoms.”

“Music is a great way to get this mes-sage across to people who might not be as accepting if you told them,” Carr added, “because music bypasses the brain and goes directly to the heart.”

Oshkosh resident and international jazz star Janet Planet will be joined by

guitarist Tom Theabo in a special guest appearance.

Carr has assembled an exceptional band of Oshkosh’s finest that includes drummer/bandleader Mike Malone, Andy Mertens playing bass, Kelvin Kasper on guitar and Julio Reyes playing saxophones. Composer and arranger Tom Washatka has provided new arrangements for the songs.

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Has there ever been a band more appropriately named than The Unheard Of? They couldn’t get arrested in their own back yard, yet have seven vinyl releases at home and in Europe.

Recently the group celebrated its 30 year milestone on WMSE 91.7 fm.

Three decades ago Jim Galaxy and the late Dave Raeck got together to concoct a psychedelic/garage rock cocktail. Blend-ing Raeck’s Stooges/Cramps/MC5 influ-ences with Galaxy’s Yardbirds/Chocolate Watchband/13th Floor Elevators leanings, it is a sound that remains the band’s sonic foundation.

“Even after he left the band Dave remained our musical compass. It was his idea for us to get vinyl released in Europe.”

“You know we never were a ‘Milwau-kee’ band,” said leader Galaxy. “We were always a little bit nomadic, always on the fringes. Our success has been to have fans on five of the seven continents and to have fans far and wide. The biggest fan base is in Greece and Italy,”

The band started out playing obscure psychedelic and garage covers, evolving to add originals and after that the VOX sound the vinyl era.

With their roots in Germantown, the band eventually ventured into Milwaukee to play a gig at the late, lamented Century Hall with Liquid Pink.

“Of the 3 of us who started the band, I am the only one still here to tell the story,” says Galaxy. Current members include mark Dietrich, Frank Milligan, Mel Mon-temayor III and Galaxy. Past collaborators have included Glenn Rehse, Julie Bran-denburg, Dale Kaminski, Lori Kern and the late-Davey Jones. A 2015 recording session is in progress.

While live appearances remain few and far between, Galaxy and company soldier on, content with an “overseas niche and pockets of zealots everywhere.”

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GREEN BAY: Theatre Z will present Jon Robin Baitz’s “Other Desert Cities” starting Tuesday, June 16 and running through Saturday, June 20, at the Art Garage’s newly acquired building, The Cannery, 1429 Main Street (on Olde Main Street), Green Bay. WI. All shows will be held at 7:30 p.m. with the exception of an additional performance on June 20 when a 2 p.m. matinee and 7:30 evening show will be presented.

“Other Desert Cities” won the Outer Critics Circle Award in 2011 and was nominated for five Tony awards, includ-ing Best Play and ran on Broadway at the

Booth Theatre from 2011-2012. Brooke Wyeth returns home to Palm

Springs after a six-year absence to celebrate Christmas with her parents, her brother, and her aunt. Brooke announces that she is about to publish a memoir dredging up a pivotal and tragic event in the family’s his-tory – a wound they don’t want reopened. In effect, she draws a line in the sand and dares them all to cross it.

Stephen Rupsch, associate professor of theatre studies and director of theatre for St. Norbert College, will direct and pro-duce the production, scenography by April Beiswenger, assistant professor of theatre

studies for St. Norbert College.The cast includes Teresa Aportela

Sergott as Brooke Wyeth, Laura Riddle as Polly Wyeth, Alan Kopischke (member of Actors’ Equity Association) as Lyman Wyeth, Carol Cassell as Silda Grauman and Andrew Delaurelle as Trip Wyeth.

Tickets are on sale now and are general admission for $20. To purchase tickets online, visit http://www.brownpapertick-ets.com. The box office at the Cannery at the Art Garage will open 45 minutes prior to show time and offer a limited number of full price and student tickets ($20 and $6) for cash only. The play contains adult

situations, humor and language.Theatre Z is a semi-professional theatre

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I had to ask what is up with the toucan that keeps showing up in Brian Humbert’s paintings? His art seems rather random, but loud and clear. I wondered if there was a specific symbolism behind it all?

“Well years ago...when I lived in San Francisco near the university,” Brian said “there was a pet store, and they had a toucan for sale. They would feed him and he would bob his head up and down and do all these tricks, and I wanted to buy him but couldn’t so instead I decided I would paint him, and I would domesticate him in my paintings.”

I laughed. One of many laughs to be had that morning in Brian’s studio.

My next question was about the ice cream. He makes these awesome ceramic ice cream bowls, and fuses glass into the clay to keep the ice cream colder longer as well as paints ice cream. There must be a meaning behind all the ice cream. A child-hood memory or something.

“Well, no,” Brian laughed “I just really like to eat ice cream.”

Man, either I take life way to seriously, or this guy is really laid back. Either way, this was fun.

On a more serious note, Brian’s work was influenced by Wayne Thieband, who also painted a lot if ice cream. It was always humor that drew Humbert in.

I came to know Brian when we gar-dened together at the community garden on Jefferson Street in Oshkosh over several seasons, and his garden was always amaz-ing! The most beautifully grown and most interestingly designed, with little trellises built that would connect to other little trel-lises that just wove together with nature so beautifully, as if he were one with nature. One almost wondered.

At the very young age of four Humbert remembers playing and creating what adults would call sculpture out of mud. Humbert was raised in a suburban white collared neighborhood, and had a typical childhood. His parents instilled in him at a young age to think about his career. As an art critic I always enjoy learning of the horror stories an artist goes through as a child and the pain and suffering that shows

through in their work. For Humbert, it was the exact opposite…he had a great childhood, he’s a funny guy.

His parents forced him to think about a career. He rebelled and became an artist. “What a’ya think of them apples Ma and Pa?!” So rebellious was Brian, you just couldn’t get any naughtier.

His humor and thought process really does come out in the work, and the soci-ology behind it proves it. I found it very intriguing.

Humbert joined the military and used the GI bill to go to school. He attended the Academy of Art North Park Community College in Chicago. Then later in Seoul Korea he attended the University of Mary-land Far East Division. Then the Art Insti-tutes of Chicago and Milwaukee, earning a BS at UW Oshkosh in 1970, an MA at Northern Illinois University in 1972 and an MFA from Arizona State University in 1974.

Upon reviewing his portfolio, which did not have any of his current work in it, it was a refreshing surprise; a pleasant wakeup call from the mundane scene. And

so I dug deeper and went to his studio “Zazen” where he has his walls covered with brightly painted 5x7’s canvases. Some abstract, some repetitive dots.

And then I saw it. I could not help but notice that Betty Boop was butt naked in his living room, (at least in drawing form). Each drawing had Betty in various poses and scenes, but in almost all of them fully nude with sun tan lines.

And this is Humbert’s work, humorous as it is.

I looked in complete wonderment at the work, the studio, the humorous laid back energy.

Please visit Brian Humbert at the Oshkosh Farmers Market this summer. He will be selling his ceramics for sure. Unfortunately a lot of his paintings have already been sold to private collectors, but the paintings you see on his studio walls will be for sale at the market.

To contact Brian, his email address is [email protected].

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June 114th Art of the BrickOshkosh Public Museum1331 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh$8Artist Nathan Sawaya takes LEGO® into the art world by creating large-scale sculp-tures with only the use of these iconic toy building bricks.

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June 4Co-Op Grow-OpOshkosh Food Co-op625 Pearl Ave, OshkoshFreeLearn more about the exciting efforts to plant a food co-op in Oshkosh at this free event!

June 5On the Loos, Public Cocktail CruisesGround Round, 1 North Main St, Oshkosh$19.95Public Cocktail Cruises will be starting on Friday May 29th Fridays 5:30 to 7:30 and 8:00 to 10:00 Wednesdays from 6:00 to 8:00.

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Grand Opening of Oshkosh Inclusive Park1232 South Park, FreeThere will be a community wide picnic with music, fun.

“Godspell”Grand Opera House, 100 High Ave, Oshkoshgrandoperahouse.orgJune 5-6, 11-13, 2015 at 7:30 PMJune 7, 2015 at 2:00 PMTickets $24.20

Time Community Theater445 N. Main St, Free Friday Flick, “Bucket of Blood”7pm, FreeA frustrated and talentless artist finds acclaim for a plaster covered dead cat that is mistaken as a skillful statuette.

Improv Comedy ShowBacklot Comedy House, 445 N Main, Oshkosh9:00 pm, $10You give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions!

June 6Gallery WalkDowntown Oshkosh, Free

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Main Street, Oshkosh 8:00 amOPENING DAY MUSIC BY: MECAN RIVER RAMBLERS With over 140 vendors every Saturday morning.

Repurpose Boho/Industrial Chic Exhibit & WorkshopOshkosh Rehabit Makerspace & Gallery (find us on facebook), 12 Fulton St, Down-town Oshkosh, 6 to 9 pm, FreeCome to the soft opening of Oshkosh’s newest gallery and makerspace.

“Goonies”Time Community Theater, 445 N. Main St, Oshkosh $3In order to save their home from foreclo-sure, a group of misfits set out to find a pirate’s ancient treasure.

Rock On BTF FundraiserSunnyview Expo, 500 E. County Y, OshkoshKiddie area, games, crafts, karate demo, camping available Saturday night for $20.00 per site including electricity. For schedule of bands and all other info go to:www.BTFcancer.com

#YOLO Comedy ShowBacklot Comedy Club, 424 N Main St, 7:30 to 8:30 pm, $10 Adults, $8 for Students The #YOLO Comedy Show is an Improv Comedy Show open to High School Students, College Students and Adults of all ages.

Time Community Theatre “Poltergeist”445 N Main St, Oshkosh, 7pm, $3

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June 14“Dirty Harry”Time Community Theatre, 445 N Main St, Oshkosh, $3, 7pm

Winnebagoland Art FairSouth Park, 800 South Park Ave10 -4, FreeThe Winnebagoland Art Fair is a fine art and fine craft, juried event for the whole family.

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June 18Third Thursdays Downtown Oshkosh, 10 am to 8 pm, FreeMost retail businesses will offer extended hours on the 3rd Thursday of every month through 2015.

WaterfestLeach Ampitheater, Downtown Oshkosh, $$, waterfest.org

Waterfest is a Celebration of The Quality of Life we enjoy here in the Fox Valley Area.

3rd Annual Night on the RiverOshkosh Seniors Center, 200 N Campbell Rd, 530 – 830, freeA great way to celebrate the longest day of the year is to enjoy a beautiful evening outside.

June 19Movie Night at the Leach303 Ceape Ave, Oshkosh, Free“Big Hero 6”. Bring your chairs &/or blan-kets for great family movies under the stars.

June 20Oshkosh Square FareDowntown, Opera House Square, Oshkosh 8 AM, FreeBrowse through 50 vendors selling arts, crafts, food, antiques, vendor items & collectibles.

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21st, WI Desert Horse Association ShowSuyview Expo, 500 E Cty Rd Y, OshkoshStop on by the Sunnyview Expo Center to explore and experience a wide variety of horse breeds.

June 20 – Sept 20Dressing DowntownChanging Fashion for Changing Times, Paine Art Museum, 1410 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh, $10Dressing Downton is a stunning exhibi-tion featuring more than three dozen period costumes and a fashion overview from the first four seasons of the acclaimed

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