Matt Reynebeau has retired after 37 years at Xavier High School.  Twelve
years as a math teacher, 25 as principal.  But you won't find him sitting in a
backyard chaise lounge.
     In retirement, you'll find Reynebeau in a kitchen, making what have become
his famous Mr. Reyenbeau chocolate chip cookies.  Initially, the cookies were
sold at fund-raising events for ACES, the area's Catholic education system,
and during Catholic Education Week.
     If you have had one you know they are a chocolate-lovers delight.
     Matt Reynebeau and the cookies are the subject of an Assignment
Fox Cities, posted on our website, whby. com.   You'll find the program
under Audio Vault.


 

     About 8 years ago, Outagamie county implemented a Child Death Review Committee.
The committee studies why children and adolescents die, with a goal of preventing
similar deaths in the future.
     Public Health Manager Mary Dorn details the committee's work, what happens at
periodic reviews and how the data are used.  Local reports become part of a
national registry.
     Hear about the committee's work on Assignment Fox Cities, heard Friday, June 27th,
on WHBY, at 6:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.
    
    
    

     Hugh Holly of Appleton had struggled with alcohol abuse for several
years, but that's in his past.  Now Holly can boast of four decades of
absolute sobriety.
     Holly grew-up in Pennsylvania, enrolled at Lawrence University,
planning a career in medicine.  But bars along College Avenue were a
distraction.  He left the university after a few semesters.
     Because he had roots in Waupaca, Wisconsin, Holly moved to a cottage
and became what he calls "a grease monkey."    Finally admitting he had
a problem, Holly called a "hotline," seeking help for the addiction.
     The help came, along with a new job opportunity, as an alcohol and
drug counselor, first of all for Waupaca county.  That training catapulted
Holly into his current position; executive director of Nova Counseling
Services in Oshkosh.
     Hear Holly's heart-warming story on Assignment Fox Cities.  You'll
find it on our website, whby.com, under Audio Vault.

     The update on the Court-Appointed Special Advocates Fox Cities program has
been posted on our website, whby.com.   Executive Director Maria Turner says the
program is going well.  One of the advocates, Susan Sykes, shares a few moments
about her match.  It's a treasure to listen to.
     Newly-approved Advocate Sherry Olson Rogers is anxious to get started.   Rogers
retired recently and was looking for an opportunity to give back to the community.
     You'll find the AFC on our website, whby.com, under the category Audio Vault..
Perhaps  if you listen, you, too, may be inspired to volunteer.  
     The inspiration comes from loving kids and having compassion for those who
were abused or neglected. 
     Enjoy.

     For the past several months volunteers have been meeting one-on-one with children
who had been abused or neglected in their family setting.   And by all accounts, Court
Appointed Special Advocates Fox Cities is working well, meeting the needs of children
who had been living in unpleasant, unsafe conditions.
     CASAFC Executive Director Maria Turner told us they have about a dozen matches;
the children range in age from 18 months to 14 years.  Another 15 advocates were
sworn-in recently, ready to accept assignments.
     Susan Sykes has been meeting with her child once a week for about three-months. 
The child likes to play school; however,  Susan is the student, so you know who teaches.
Susan has a personal story you'll enjoy.
     Sherry Olson Rogers retired recently and was looking for a way to give back to the
community.  She found the opportunity, as a newly-approved advocate.  Because Rogers
has done some tutoring of youngsters she would like to work with a younger child.
      Their stories are part of an Assignment Fox Cities posted soon on our website,
whby.com.   You'll enjoy.