Month: May 2018

Lauren Hayes, Harpist & Whitewater Native, to perform June 9 at 7:00 pm

It was just 8 years ago that Lauren Hayes graduated from high school. Since then, the Whitewater native has performed twice at Carnegie Hall. Additionally, she has concertized across the United States and in the United Kingdom, Europe, and Brazil.

On Saturday, June 9, Lauren returns home to present a free one-hour recital at 7:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church in Whitewater. Lauren will be performing compositions on both her acoustic harp and her electric harp. The one-hour concert will range from classical solos to popular selections.

Through a national competitive audition, Lauren received a Fellowship to the prestigious Tanglewood Music Center (TMC) for this summer. The Tanglewood Music Center Fellowship Program is the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s summer academy for advanced musical study. The TMC offers an intensive schedule of study and performance for emerging professional instrumentalists, singers, conductors, and composers. It would be impossible to list all the distinguished musicians who have studied at the Tanglewood Music Center. According to recent estimates, 20 percent of the members of American symphony orchestras, and 30 percent of all first-chair players studied at the TMC. Alumni of the Tanglewood Music Center play a vital role in the musical life of the nation as performers and composers. The Tanglewood Music Center maintains its commitment to the future as one of the world’s most important training grounds for the composers, conductors, instrumentalists, and vocalists of the future. Lauren will be performing in a variety of settings, from a famous duet for harp and tenor to several full symphony performances, including the closing concert with Yo-Yo Ma.

There is no admission charge for this concert. Freewill offerings will be graciously accepted.

Stuart Nagy named Studio 84 “Artist of the Month”

Stuart Nagy has been a student at Studio 84 for about a year. He has always had a love for art beginning in kindergarten and started working with clay in high school. He creates unique coffee mugs, canvas paintings and much more.

Stuart comes one day a week and spends the day, traveling from Hales Corners, WI. He works on his ceramic containers and other projects. Recently he worked with members of the Geneva Lake Women’s Association and designed a character named Ms. Flippy D’Lid for a special event they will be having in October. Two of Stuart’s unique cow paintings are in the private collection of the Coburn Company.

Stuart’s work has a beautiful earthy, naïve feel to it. With his ceramic, his glaze colors are exquisitely paired to create patterns he has carved into the clay during the process.

Stuart said, “When I walked into the door of Studio 84, I knew this was the place where all my dreams can come true.” One of Stuart’s goals is to open an art studio and have his own gallery and it is at Studio 84 he is learning about all it takes to do that. He has just entered into the Vocational Training in the Arts programing that Studio 84 has. He will be getting his own website and business cards and learn about social media to market his work. You will find him at his booth every other week at the Whitewater City Market on Tuesdays afternoons from 4-7.

You can meet Stuart and many of our other artists during the annual Gala event on Saturday, June 23 from 6-8 pm.

Studio 84 in Whitewater is a non-profit art studio that provides experiences in the arts for the community. They specialize in the creative and vocational development of people with disabilities, including those with Autism, physical disabilities, cognitive limitations, and mental illness. The studio is open to all ages and all abilities.

For more information visit studio84inc.org.

WHS Seniors take victory lap through WUSD schools, recognized in awards ceremony

 

On Tuesday, May 29 Class of 2018 Graduating Seniors paraded through the elementary schools and middle school. It was a day filled with emotions and memories as students shared high-fives, hugs, and lots of smiles.

Each elementary school had something special for its alumni from time capsules, to personalized signs, to a special performance but ALL the schools caused seniors to reminisce about simpler, care-free days as they prepare to embark on their next adventure.

The smaller Whippets asked for autographs and got a glimpse into their own futures as they cheered wildly as our Senior Whippets passed by. It was a beautiful day for a parade.

 

Whitewater High School seniors garner awards

Members of the Class of 2018 were recognized Friday for achievements in academics, arts, athletics and other areas during Whitewater High School’s annual senior awards ceremony.

For the complete article from Chris Welch at the Daily Union,

Whippet Baseball advances in WIAA

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Whitewater 12    Delavan-Darien 2   (Box Score)

By Nate Parrish

The Whitewater High School baseball team (14-8) had come into the start of the playoffs on a little bit of slide as they had lost four of the last five since sweeping Jefferson and earning the #1 seed in the region. On Tuesday evening the Whippets were able to turn things around and blow open a tight game late with a 12-2 6 inning win over Delavan. Delavan got off to a good start as they were able to get to Whitewater pitcher James Dedrick right away in the 1st inning and with the score 1-0 and bases loaded, one out, Coach Pease turned to Bryce Parrish to see if he could get them out of the jam. The Senior pitcher was able to induce a ground ball to 3rd baseman Dylan Pease who stepped on 3rd and fired across the infield, 1st baseman Danny Harnack had a beautiful 1 hop pick off the dirt to complete the double play and get out of the inning. Coach Pease would say “that was a huge play early in the game to hold them to 1 run if they score one or two more in that inning it really changes the entire game”. Whitewater would finally get something going in the 3rd inning against the Delavan ace as James Dedrick reached on an error and was followed by a Dylan Pease walk. Bryce Parrish would triple to center field scoring both runners for a 2-1 lead. In the 5th inning, the Whippets would tack on two more after a single by James Dedrick, Dylan Pease would move him to 2nd on a ground ball. Bryce Parrish was intentionally walked and Jimmy Duval answered the bell with a line drive single scoring Dedrick to make it 3-1. Parrish would later score on a wild pitch for a 4-1 lead. Delavan would answer in the 6th inning with back to back doubles to make it 4-2 heading into the bottom of the 6th. Chris Dedrick would lead off the inning with a walk, Jaden Salmieri followed with a pinch-hit walk and Alex Fero laid down a perfect bunt single to load the bases. James Dedrick would hit a laser one-hopper at the Delavan 3rd baseman playing in but had an errant throw home scoring 2 runs for a 6-2 lead. With 1 out, Bryce Parrish was intentionally walked to load the bases and Jimmy Duval would make Delavan pay again with a line drive single to left and a 7-2 lead. James Dedrick would score on a wild pitch and Cooper Pease would follow with a single to center scoring Parrish and Duval for a 10-2 lead. Chris Dedrick, who led the inning off with a walk, would take a 3-1 pitch out to left field for a home run and a 12-2 victory as the 10 run rule came into effect.

Whitewater was led by James Dedrick 2 for 4 with 2 RBI’s, Jimmy Duval 2 for 4 with 2 RBI’s, Bryce Parrish 1 for 2, triple and 2 RBI’s, Chris Dedrick 1 for 2 with a home run and 2 RBI’s, and Cooper Pease with 2 RBI’s. Bryce Parrish picked up the win on the mound tossing 5.2 innings allowing 3 hits, 1 run while striking out 7 and walking none. Coach Pease said, “hats off to Delavan ace Noal Brouwer (committed to Division 2 Purdue University Northwest) as he can really pitch. Our guys really battled and worked counts against him to give us a chance. Those good at-bats led to getting that pitch count up to 100 pitches after 5 innings and we were really able to get to their 2nd pitcher”.

Next up for Whitewater is Jefferson for the Regional Championship, the winner will move on to sectionals in Brodhead. The game is scheduled to be played Wednesday at 4:45. Come out and watch the Whippets play their last home game of the season.

Whippets Soccer finishes fourth in the Rock Valley

From Coach McCrea:

On Thursday, the Whippets traveled to Evansville to face the Blue Devils with hopes of securing a third-place finish in the Rock Valley Conference. Whitewater, 5-3-1 in conference play started strong against the 6-3-0 Blue Devils maintaining possession throughout most of the first half. The heat was a factor for both teams forcing both sides to perform multiple substitutions.

Late in the first half, Evansville was awarded a penalty kick on an alleged trip in the penalty box. Senior Captain and goalkeeper Alexa DuClos performed a spectacular save to keep the game 0-0 going into halftime.

The coaching staff emphasized stronger interior midfield play and the team responded well in the second half with Meikayla Korf, Kacie Carrollo leading the attack along with Sierra Brunner. Rylee Stachow really stepped up as an outside midfielder and had her best game of the season. The ever strong and energetic play of Crystal Chan and Brianna Zimdars was impressive and supported by a never breaking back four led by Aby Center.

Not until the 87th minute was there a score by either team with the Blue Devils placing the ball on the far upper corner. Earlier in the season, the Whippets won the 89th minute of play. The Whippets concluded their regular, weather-shortened season play with an overall record of 5-4-3.

Up next, with the number seven seed in the WIAA regional, the Whippets host the number ten seed Wisconsin Lutheran on Thursday, May 31 kicking off at 7:00 pm.

Annabelle M. Dorn, 98, (née: Alberti), of Whitewater, woke up in Heaven early Sunday morning, May 27, 2018.

She was born March 20, 1920, in Cudahy, WI.

Annabelle (“Tootsie”) was preceded in death (1996) by her beloved husband and soulmate of 54 years, Dr. Anton S. (Tony) Dorn. She was the precious Mom of Candy Rezin, Lehigh Acres, FL; Linda Smith, Milwaukee; and Mark Dorn, Whitewater. Mom was the “Grammie Award” of Heather, Shantee’, Shane, and Shiloh; and Great Grandma to Caleb, Ashton, Marcus, Andre, Sean, Kevin, Caitlyn, Bailey, and Toree.

Annabelle was the quintessential Mom: loving, kind, nurturing, compassionate, clever, smart, and sweet. Mom loved her family, was fond of Tweetie Bird, and, to an extent, WAS Tweetie Bird. There was not a mean bone in her body. Her children’s memories growing up in the home she made brim with love, happiness, and awe. And, with much love, when we think of Mom, we say “Awww…” Mom had a smile that enamored her to everyone.

Annabelle enjoyed living on 55th Street in Milwaukee, where she raised her family; sunning at the winter home on Fort Myers Beach, FL; and relaxing at the summer cottage on North Lake (Waukesha County, WI). After Dad’s passing, Mom was proud of her apartment at Mulberry Glen, Whitewater, where she lived independently for 18 years. The past four years Mom was happy and appreciative of the loving care she received at Our House Senior Living, Whitewater.

Mom will rest with Dad later this summer at Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield. A memorial for family and friends will be announced at a later date. The family wishes to thank the wonderful staffs of Our House Senior Living, Whitewater, and Rainbow Hospice, Jefferson, for their love, care, and devotion to Mom.

Proverbs 31-25-30: She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed: her husband, also, and he praises her. Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.

The Nitardy Funeral Home, Whitewater, WI is assisting the family. www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

Sportsmen’s Campfire: A program for adults to learn hunting and fishing skills – First Meeting, June 4, 2018 at 6:30 pm

Not everyone grew up in a family where they learned to hunt or fish. Many opportunities exist for kids to learn these activities, but no program has been geared specifically for adults to learn. Yet there are many parents or other adults, young or old, who wish to get involved but don’t know how to begin. That interest may be driven by wanting to take your kids or grandkids fishing. It may be driven by interest in harvesting your own organic, locally grown, free range fish or game to cook a unique meal. It may also be that you just feel a yearning to learn these skills, spend quality time in the outdoors with friends and family, or enjoy the solitude of a day afield.

Sportsmen’s Campfire is a program to help newcomers learn about hunting and fishing in an informal social setting. For each meeting, a handful of sportsmen and women will be on hand to introduce you to skills and discuss what you need to know about equipment and technique to get started. Just as many current sportspersons learned “around the campfire” with family, this is an opportunity to learn from others who welcome new people to enjoy these outdoor activities.

With the beginning of summer, the first meeting will cover an introduction to fishing. An area tackle shop owner will discuss rods, reels, and lure types and how they’re used. A demonstration of casting is planned so that those attending can try their hand with some coaching and encouragement. A local DNR Warden will also be on hand to discuss regulations and answer questions.

Other potential future topics include conservation and the sportsman, how to process fish and game, where to hunt or fish, archery equipment, firearms for hunting different game species, and knives and optics for sportsmen.

The initial Sportsmen’s Campfire will be Monday, June 4 at 6:30 PM at Stillwater Coffee Company, 1650 N. Country Club Parkway, Elkhorn, WI. There is no charge for the meeting, but the cost of beverage is left to the individual.

For questions, please contact DNR Conservation Warden Mike Katzenberg at Michael.katzenberg@wi.gov or Bob Burton at reb@elknet.net or 262-215-4752.