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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 Tornado
1922 West Algoma Flood/Devastating Sleet Ice Storm
1952 Tuberculosis Epidemic among people between ages of 20 and 30
April 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 Declared
June 2008: Flooding, State of Emergency Declared
2011: Blizzard, State of Emergency Declared
September 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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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 5
GET 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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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!
Goldilock’s Revenge

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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!
Cookit!
RabbitwithDijonSauce(Adapted from Bistro Cooking by Patricia Wells)
Serves four
Cooking 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 mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 bottle of dry white wine
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon flour
Several branches of fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon of
dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Chopped 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.
SARDINIA: This
Island off Italy’s west
coast produces a rela-
tively high proportion
of DOC and DOCG
wines when compared
to most other regions
of the south. One
of the most notable
grapes grown on the
Island is Cannonau di
Sardegna. Cannonau
is the Sardinian name
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
is a relative
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.
For more, visit vinepair.com
Wine before Bedtime

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SangriaI borrowed this favorite from Emeril Lagasse...I promise it’ll put you in mind
to sit on the patio and shut out the rest of the world.
Ingredients
1 (750-ml) bottle red wine
1/4 cup brandy
1/4 cup orange flavored liqueur
(recommended: triple sec or Grand
Marnier)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 orange, thinly sliced
1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
1 unwaxed apple, cored, and cut into thin
wedges
1 (750-ml) bottle sparkling water, chilled
Directions
Combine 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.
Stop the
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
Foxy Finds
BY JEAN DETJEN,ARTFUL LIVING
R10 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015
Evoke the cool, coastal spirit of California shores with “the
ultimate Spring/Summer sneaker” by SeaVees, available
exclusively at The Haberdasher Limited, Downtown Green
Bay. Classic designs comprised of high quality materials for
long lasting comfort and style. Neutral hued styles featured
include the Hermosa Plimsoll, Baja Slip On and Westwood
Lace Up. $78 per pair in Men’s sizes 8-12 (custom orders
available).
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
your name from Bill Paul Ltd. in Downtown Neenah.
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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FINE ARTS // FOXY FINDS
Mixed media natural wood coasters
utilizing wood burning technique, paint,
and colored pencils. This lovely butterfly
metamorphosis set makes a special gift or
symbolic statement in all variety of work
and living spaces. $60/set, other butterfly
and animal designs available. AmazInk
Tattoos & Rainbow Warrior Studios,
owned and operated by local artist Laura
Schrampfer, is a private tattoo studio
and art gallery coming to The Draw on
the river’s edge in Downtown Appleton
this Summer. Inquiries can be sent via
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Live garden art in repurposed wood frames make a stunning state-
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lent plants in complementary textures and hues. Uniquely designed
by Urban Evolutions (UE), Inc. in Appleton. $95 and up. UE
provides reclaimed materials for home, retail, and corporate con-
struction. They also build store fixtures and residential furniture.
Add punch to your patio with Wisconsin Amish crafted
maintenance-free outdoor seating, complete with convenient
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with stainless steel hardware for years of comfort and enjoy-
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Stationary Chairs start as low as $314.
Everyone loves a good story… summon your own with signed artisan
Spiritiles from Koerten’s Fine Framing and Gifts in Stevens Point.
Enameled molten glass fired on copper and wrapped around wood. The
pieces are hand made using glad frit (crushed or ordered glass) and are
made similar to a sand painting. They are then fired in a kiln at high
heat to melt the image and adhere it to the metal. Artist Houston Llew
designed Spiritiles to be the size and weight of a “good book” because he
liked the nostalgic feel of having a book in hand. Each shimmering image
is accompanied by a quote on the side. Spiritiles easily wall hang or stand
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enjoyed in sunny or humid spots where other art may not endure. Each is
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ENTERTAINMENT // LIVE FROM JAPAN
BY JAMES PAGE
THEPLAYERSPAGE@YAHOO.COM
Game of the Month:
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episodes I & II
Developer: SEGA
ESRB: Everyone
Release Date: 10/12/2010 & 05/15/2012
System: PC/PlayStation 3/Xbox 360/Wii
Rating:
Graphics: 3.0 out of 4.0
Game Play: 3.0 out of 4.0
Personal: 2.0 out of 2.0
Total 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 evil 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 re
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.
theplayerspage@yahoo.com
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episodes I & II

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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.
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BY ROHN BISHOP
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
kill hundreds
of thousands of
people on both
s i d e s , b e f o re
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
ally, President
G e o r g e Bu s h
declared that,
“This will 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: rohnnyb@msn.com
Twitter: @RohnWBishop
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Truth becomes the Truth
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NEWS & VIEWS // MEDIA RANTS
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 (palmeri.tony@gmail.com) is
a professor of communication studies at UW
Oshkosh.
Mom and (Me)dia
If you think about it, a child’s parents
are in a real sense the first “media” that
she or he is exposed to.
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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 Recommendation
Through 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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A flickering lamp, a phantom, and a dream.
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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.
Cavern Beat Channels
the Beatles

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ENTERTAINMENT // CONCERT WATCH
BY JANE SPIETZ
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
understand 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 GlobalTour 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
30 Years of Waterfest!
WHAT:
Waterfest Summer Concert Series
30th Anniversary
WHERE:
Leach Amphitheater, Oshkosh WI
WHEN, COST & INFO:
www.waterfest.org
920-303-2265 ext. 22

Meyer Theater Weidner

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