Oshkosh police mourn loss of K9 Magic after sudden illness, and more news in weekly dose
OSHKOSH — The Oshkosh Police Department recently announced the sudden passing of K9 Magic, who became unexpectedly ill. She was found to have cancer surrounding her heart and other organs. There was nothing further medical staff could do to help Magic.
Magic, a Golden Retriever, was almost 4, and had been with the Oshkosh Police Department since March 2022. She served as a therapy dog, providing emotional support to both community members and officers.
She was paired with behavioral health officer Scott Sopata and mental health crisis specialist co-responder Kayla Rodriguez. Magic was deployed 364 times during her service with the department. She visited Oshkosh North and Oshkosh West high schools once a month, along with visits to the Day By Day Homeless Shelter, Solutions Recovery, the hospital emergency rooms and many others.
A memorial service for K9 Magic has been scheduled for Dec. 12, and is open to the public. The service will start at 10 a.m. at the Best Western Premier Hotel, 1 N. Main St.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Oshkosh Police Department’s K9 Program, Attn: Sgt Romanowicz, 420 Jackson St., Oshkosh, WI 54901.
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Caramel Crisp hosts 'Blind Date with a Book' shopping event
A “Blind Date with a Book” event will be held 4 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at Caramel Crisp Bookstore.
Shoppers can browse “mystery” books that include all genres — fiction, nonfiction, young adults and children’s books. Books are wrapped like a gift, with little bits about the plot, setting and characters written on the outside.
Caramel Crisp is at 200 City Center. For more information, visit caramelcrispcorner.com or call 920-231-4540.
Free showing of 'Jingle All the Way' Dec. 10 at library
River East Neighborhood Association will host a free showing of “Jingle All the Way” at 1 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Oshkosh Public Library’s lower level.
All are welcome to share in treats and socializing. For more information, visit oshkoshpubliclibrary.org or email info@oshkoshpubliclibrary.org.
Carter to lead Ascension's Mercy campus as president
Shane Carter has been named to lead Ascension NE Wisconsin - Mercy Campus as president. Carter returns to the Oshkosh campus nearly 20 years after serving as a nurse in the intensive care unit.
He most recently was vice president and chief nursing officer at Aurora Medical Center - Oshkosh. Prior to that, Carter served in a variety of clinical and nursing leadership roles at that facility.
Carter earned a master of science in nursing - family nurse practitioner and a bachelor of science in nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. He has worked with medical group operations, cardiology, oncology and women’s health service lines, and led imaging and several support services.
Nikolai named VP of ThedaCare's Fond du Lac, Oshkosh campuses
Jenny Nikolai has joined ThedaCare as vice president at the new community hospital campuses in Fond du Lac and Oshkosh.
Nikolai most recently served as director of strategy for Mayo Clinic and has more than 15 years experience in the health care industry. She earned a master’s degree in business administration from the University of St. Thomas and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
She is a fellow of the American College of Health Care Executives, is certified by the Project Management Institute and obtained her Six Sigma Green Belt from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Nikolai serves on the program committee and membership committee for the American College of Healthcare Executives-Wisconsin Chapter, and is a member of the board of directors for the United Way of Washington County.
In 2022, ThedaCare and Froedtert Health announced plans to create two health campuses that include hospital and outpatient care services in Fond du Lac and Oshkosh. Care will be collectively delivered to patients and coordinated between ThedaCare and the Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin health network providers. In April 2023, ThedaCare and Froedtert Health signed a letter of intent to come together as one organization.
Oshkosh native joins Milwaukee ad agency Hanson Dodge
Oshkosh native Lauree Frechette has joined Milwaukee-based advertising agency Hanson Dodge as an account director.
In her new role, Frechette will oversee the agency’s Green Gobbler and Potawatami accounts as well as assist on new business.
She previously was an associate account director at Milwaukee-based Bader Rutter. She has experience with brand strategy development and multichannel marketing spanning creative, media, public relations, digital and social media. She began her career at Red Shoes Inc.
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