Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Time Machine trip to February 1979


By Lyle Hansen

February 1, 1979


“BIG RED”, “BUCKY” or “FARMER” are some of the 13,500 names people in Wisconsin have requested from the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles.


February 6, 1979
The Ghosts realized all their goals when they defeated the Kimberly Papermakers 60-56 Friday evening. The Ghosts are now .500 for the season. After leading by 19 points Kimberly came back to within 3 points with 2 1/2 minutes left in the game.  

February 8, 1979
The Kaukauna common council members ratified a two-year pact with the firemen, calling for a nine percent pay increase in 1979 and 7.5 hike the following year. The police lieutenants will receive a flat salary of $18,400 per year.

It was a very good day for the Kaukauna boxers last Saturday at Holy Cross gym. Six of the eight local boxers won their bouts sponsored by the Kaukauna Boxing Association. Bill Hibbard treated the crowd of 350 to the best match of the evening. Tom Horn won a decision in the 70-pound Junior Olympic bout. Nick Horn won the final match of the evening in the 135-pound Senior Olympic division. Mike Horn won his bout when his opponent became ill before the bout and dropped out.

Norman Boettcher, Kaukauna, celebrated his 77th birthday anniversary by smashing a 232 game in the couples Bowling League at the Bowling Bar February 6.

February 13, 1979


Clair Vande Yacht again showed why she is considered one of the area’s best vaulters by placing first. Paced by a sweep in both floor exercise and vaulting, the KHS team posted a 81.20 to 73.86 non-conference dual meet victory last Thursday. Chris Hoffman finished second in vaulting.







February 15, 1979



New ownership at the Lee Store also means some changes in the store itself. Elaine Novak is the manager who with her husband James working on remodeling the store. The specialty store will have a grand opening this summer.   






Chief Warrant Officer Dale R. Nagan, Kaukauna, recently was assigned as a maintenance inspector with the 3rd Support Command in Frankfurt, Germany. He is a 1969 graduate of Kaukauna High School.

February 20, 1979

Jim Viaene, Kaukauna’s heavyweight wrestler, is headed for state. He finished third at the Pulaski sectional qualifying himself for this week’s state tournament.


February 27, 1979
Ghost wrestler Jim Viaene picked up some very valuable experience last week, but he came home from Madison minus the prize he was really after. He was in search of a heavyweight championship at the state meet, but his hopes were dashed in the first match.




Sparked by Jodi Chandler’s winning performance on the uneven bars, the KHS gymnastics team capped their regular season with their highest finish ever in a conference meet.



Sophomore guard Ross Giordana of Kaukauna helped the University of Wisconsin Varsity Reserve to a perfect 17-0 record in the recently completed season. Giordana started all 17 games for the Badgers, finishing as the team’s third leading scorer.   


Ribbon cutting for the opening of the expanded Larry’s Piggle Wiggly store on Hwy 55 was officiated by Mayor Robert LaPlante with a big scissors as members of the Verhagen family look on. Left to right Tom Verhagen holding son Dan. Larry and Gladys Verhagen, Don Ronspies of P.W. Mrs. Tom (Judy) Verhagen, Maureen Verhagen, Orville Lehman, Joe Verhagen, the Mayor, Bill Verhagen, Vicki Verhagen, Glen Hessler of P.W. and Don Niemuth. Near the scissors are Tricia and Emily Verhagen. The five children belong to Tom and Judy.


The Kaukauna wrestling team – Members include front row: Larry Kitterman, Brian Schumann, Bruce Van Schyndel, Dennis Van Asten, Larry Van Wychen, Dan Geenen and Phil Kessler. Row 2: Coach Bob Bragg, Jim Viaene, Dan Schneider, John Petrie, Kevin Huss, Rich Rogers and Bruce Lamont.


Passing the badge – Police Chief Gerald Lopas presenting a lieutenants’ badge to newly promoted Lt. William Appleton, Jr., the departments juvenile officer. Also promoted are Richard Bentley, now a corporal (far left); Patrick Campbell, now a sergeant and Eugene Schaefer, far right promoted to night lieutenant.   


Members of the Holy Cross 7th Championship Grade basketball team – Front row: Jeff Promer, Kevin Calmes, Craig Gavaert, Fred Jacques and Steve Goetzman. Row 2: Brett Wallace, Alan Rosin, Kevin Roberts and Dan Spietz. Row 3: Coach Mike Reardon, Ron Biese, Matt Vanden Heuvel, Kirk Rademaker and Steve Leick.


Kaukauna varsity basketball team – Craig Kandler, Mgr., Kevin Coenen, Pat Brogan, Jim Plutschack, Lee Hennes, Mike Terry, Tom Romenesko, Mark Simon, Greg Pawiak Berry Martzahl, Greg Eiting and Brian Roebke, Mgr.  


Members of the KHS Girls’ basketball team – Kneeling: Kris Patschke, Sue Grissman, Donna Simon, Lori Cummings and Chris Conis. Row 3: Brenda Lemke, Gail Balck, Carol Ebben, Terry Malkowski, Linda DeBruin, Cindy Kandler and Karen Vandersteen, Mgr.



















1979 Pontiac-Trans-Am

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