Time Machine Trip to April 1988

April 5, 1988

An archeological study is being considered in the park land behind the Kaukauna Library as the first step in developing the area as an entertainment site. City Engineer Ken Schoenike said the study will look for evidence of Indian occupation in ancient times. Eventually the city will lease the area and build a stage for performances and restrooms to serve the crowds. 

After much planning and decision making the St. Paul Home Board of Directors decided to build a new 129-bed St. Paul Home adjacent to the Kaukauna Community Hospital. 

April 7, 1988

Scott Eiting was selected the Most Valuable Player on the varsity boys’ basketball team at Kaukauna High School for the 1987-88 season. Eiting, a 6-foot-4 senior was an honorable mention all-conference pick in the Fox Valley Association.

Seaman Apprentice Andrew J. Niesz, Kaukauna, graduated with honors from Great Lakes Naval Center, Illinois. He is assigned to a Destroyer, The Charles F. Adams, and is serving sea duty in the North Atlantic. 

April 12, 1988

A ten-person committee has added its recommendation to a proposal to permanently close the Rapide Croche lock as a physical barrier to prevent parasitic sea lamprey from entering the Fox River and Lake Winnebago. The committee stressed that discussion is not over and that more traps be set to prove the presents of sea lamprey in the area.

Marie A. Jansen began work with the City of Kaukauna Election Board 57 years ago back in 1931. During this time, she has seen Ward and voting site changes, plus a changeover from paper ballot to the voting machine. It was Kaukauna Mayor John Niesen who contacted Mrs. Jansen to serve on the Election Board in 1931.

Brian Sanderfoot was chosen as the Most Valuable Wrestler for the 1987-88 season at Kaukauna High School. The 145-pound senior also was one of the team’s five captains for the Ghost team.

April 19, 1988

Last week the Corps of Engineers stated they had concluded that there was no apparent interest in continuing to operate and maintain the Fox River systems. The government conducted a study on turning the operation over to the state of Wisconsin.

Daniella Wall, age 6, daughter of Richard and Donna Wall Taylor Street, Kaukauna, will be a state finalist in the Miss American Princess Pageant to be held June 2 in Milwaukee.

April 26, 1988

Scott Hansen will be seeking his fourth straight Fox River Racing Club championship, when stock car races begin Thursday night May 5, at the Wisconsin international Raceway in Kaukauna.

One-time Kaukauna High School star football lineman Dave Viaene, received the news Monday that he had been drafted by the Houston Oilers in the 8^th round of the NFL draft. Dave is completing his college years at the University of Minnesota, Duluth, where he starred playing offensive and defensive lines as a center and nose tackle.

The varsity boys’ basketball team at Kaukauna High School had a 7-13 record overall for the 1987-88 season. Kneeling left to right front row are Eric Lucas, Brian Schell, Ray Buchinger, Marc Lankey, Bill Huss, and Scott VandeWettering. Back row, Fran Schmidt, Mike Zimmerman, Doug VanAsten, Ryan O’Neill, Scott Eiting, Al Verhagen, Jeff Schmidt and Head Coach Ron Margelofsky.