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 8th 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.
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