Month: June 2018

Jeanette Osborn Kruchoski age 92, of Whitewater, Wisconsin passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Fairhaven in Whitewater.

Jeanette was born March 24, 1926, to Charles and Josephine (Ludwig) Osborn in Fond du Lac WI.

She graduated from UW-La Crosse in 1948 and taught for one year before marrying husband Eugene Kruchoski on June 18, 1949. Seven children in the next ten years to follow kept Jeanette forever busy.

Jeanette was a huge fan of working with her hands. She had a gift for baking, was an avid gardener, and was accomplished at both knitting and crocheting. Children and dogs always brought a smile to her face, they were both obvious soft spots in her heart as evident by her generous donations. Jeanette and Eugene enjoyed many international travels throughout the years always bringing home gifts from faraway places for family and friends.

Survived by children, Michael (Jill) Kruchoski of Albuquerque,New Mexico, Susan (Erv) Schachel of Wyndotte, Michigan, David (Juliet) Kruchoski of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Stephan (Dawn) Kruchoski of Central Point, Oregon, John Kruchoski of Whitewater, Wisconsin, Beth Krahn of Lodi, Wisconsin; sister, Lila Brown of Milwaukee; sisters-in-law Kathy Osborn of Fond du Lac and Alice Osborn; of Fond du Lac, brother and sister in law Robert & Edna Mae Kruchoski of Hibbing, Minnesota; ten grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren.

Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband Eugene, son Dennis, and six brothers & sisters.

Special thanks to The Glen at Mulberry and Fairhaven for the care she received during her last years, and Nitardy Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jefferson County Humane Society.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1225 W. Main Street, Whitewater, WI. Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery in Whitewater, WI.

Friends may call after 9:30 AM on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at the church until the time of the Mass.

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

St Patrick Mission Trip car wash fundraiser – Sunday June 24 from 8 am to 2 pm

Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club celebrates 40th birthday

The Kiwanis Whitewater Breakfast Club celebrated its 40th birthday last week, with a special visit by charter members Russell Saunders, Roderick Dalee, Jerome Laurent, Russell Devitt, and Ed Thele. The picnic took place at the Kiwanis Shelter at Starin Park and featured a delicious and beautiful cake by the SweetSpot.

Attendees also included Kiwanis members as well as Circle K members from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Bruce Wayne Hogue, 67, of Whitewater passed away on June 15, 2018.

Bruce was born on August 9, 1950, in Sheboygan to Virgil Karl and Shirley (Kline) Hogue.  He graduated from Concordia High School.  On March 27, 1976, he married Katherine Margaret Moraski.  They spent eight years in Caledonia before moving to Whitewater.  Bruce was a self-employed mechanic for a couple years and then worked at Converse Equipment for 10 years, and Briggs and Stratton and Generac for 15 years.

In his free time, Bruce enjoyed working on cars, antique cars, ATVing, snowmobiling, watching NASCAR and playing Santa Claus for children’s events.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Kathy of Whitewater; children, Corey Wayne (Toni) Hogue, Erin Renee (Chris) Such; grandchildren, Brianna Hogue, Jaxon Hogue, Paige Such; and very special grand puppy, Lola.

He is predeceased by his parents, Virgil and Shirley; sister, Vicki; and in-laws, Larry and Lois Moraski.

No Formal Services are planned at this time.

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

Whippet City Running Club – FREE class for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade!

This class helps kids learn how running can be a fun, positive, and healthy activity for lifelong fitness. Current high school/middle school cross country coaching staff and student-athletes in grades 7-12 will be present during each session to help maintain a positive, inviting, and welcoming environment for all individuals. No experience is necessary for children to participate, and families are encouraged to come and walk/run while their children attend the class. We will run on campus trails that vary in terrain, and ice water will be provided at each session. You just need to bring a water bottle and come dressed ready to run! The final session will include a short cross-country style race with appropriate flagging and a start/finish area. All registered K-6 participants that attend two out of the three course sessions before July 4, will receive a free entry into the July 4th Whippet City Mile event.

The class will meet in Lot 22 off of Schwager Drive on the UW-Whitewater campus, near the Baseball Field and Track Complex.

Meeting dates: Tuesday and Thursday, 6 – 7 pm. June 26, 28, July 3, 5, 10, 12.

Register on the Whitewater Park and Rec webpage (https://whitewater.recdesk.com). Click on “programs” and search for Whippet City Running Club. Class number 1901.21

Camp CrossPointe Vacation Bible School signup open

At Deep Sea Discovery, kids dive into God’s presence with hands-on service projects and sea science that will help kids experience a VBS adventure like no other!

Camp CrossPointe will be held at CrossPointe Community Church, 445 N. Warner Rd. in Whitewater, on Monday, June 25 – Thursday, June 28 from 6 – 8 pm!

Please click the link to register your child(ren)! http://crosscc.org/campcrosspointe

Can’t wait to see you there!!

Walton Oaks Park tree damaged in strong storm

Article and photos by Sherry Stanek

Walton Oaks Park, a 2.6 acre park located at the west end of Bloomingfield Drive, is a rare Oak savanna remnant with beautiful Burr Oak trees that are older than the state of Wisconsin. As you approach the park,  a giant Burr Oak, which was used as a model for the Whitewater Urban Forestry Commission logo,  greets you.  A large branch near the middle of the tree came down during the Friday, June 16 storm, taking with it two more large branches of the tree. Fortunately, the tree will survive under the care of city staff arborists. However, today is a reminder that everyone that loves this beautiful park, and those that don’t know they do yet, should go soon and enjoy all of its beautiful trees, the huge variety of birds and native plants because we can’t take for granted that they will always be here.

Savory Sounds Summer Concert: Steve Meisner, June 21 at 11:30 am

 Steve Meisner

June 21 at 11:30 am

 Birge Fountain in front of the Cultural Arts Center, 402 W. Main St.

Steve Meisner is a multi-talented musician, entertainer, composer & arranger. He began playing the accordion at the age of 5 and has been earning a living in the music business since the age of 16. Steve’s family has a rich musical heritage and he is a second-generation full time working musician. His father, the late Verne Meisner, had a successful music career for over 57 years. Steve’s brand of music is extremely versatile and appealing to a wide audience. He has made a name for himself by taking the music he grew up with from his father and adding his own imagination and feeling. He has brought his brand of traditional American polka into the 21st century with a fresh spark & swing while retaining the roots of this music.

In Steve’s 40 year musical career he has performed with the nation’s top accordionists, polka icons & musicians including Myron Floren, Frank Yankovic, Joey Miskulin, & Verne Meisner. He has amassed 22 LP/CD credits, 6 Single, and 7 Video releases with full production credits. He has performed nationally coast to coast and internationally averaging as many as 250 performances annually including performances at the Lawrence Welk Theater in Branson MO, Stardust-Monte Carlo-Hacienda-Orleans & Plaza Casinos in Las Vegas. He has performed at the Library of Congress, the Kennedy Center, and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the National Mall in Washington DC. He and the Meisner brand of music has filtered into television broadcasts and motion pictures including TNN’s Crook & Chase Show and the ABC Network 4th of July broadcast of “In Search of America, a 4th of July Celebration” hosted by the late Peter Jennings and folklorist Nick Spitzer. He and his music are featured a full-length motion picture “Chump Change” released internationally by Miramax and he has been heard and seen on the film festival circuit in a short film called “The Pick Up Polka”. He has an original composition in the independent full-length feature “Red Betsy”. Writer/director/actor Steve Burrows from Hollywood CA call’s Steve “the Mozart of Polka”.

Steve has received numerous awards and nominations including “Musician and Band of the Year”, “Favorite Polka Artist”, “Lifetime Achievement Award” by the Maryland Accordion Club, he resides as the 29th inductee to the Ironworld Polka Hall of Fame, and in 2005 an “Honor Roll” induction to the Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame, he is the first of his generation to reside alongside his father as a “Lifetime Achiever” in the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame in 2012. He and his father’s, original compositions are included on many best-selling polka recordings, Grammy nominated recordings, and can be found in the archives of the Library of Congress, the Kennedy Center, the Smithsonian Institute, and Wisconsin state libraries in both textbook and music categories. His recordings are used in preschool and kindergarten classes to teach the young and enjoyed by many generations bringing back memories of care free days.

The WAA is grateful to our partners-Fairhaven Senior Services, First Citizens State Bank, Fort Community Credit Union, Olm and Associates, and PremierBank–for helping to make these events possible.

Savory Sounds Upcoming Schedule
(11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on the following Thursdays, inside the CAC if raining)

June 28 UW-W Jazz Camp Ensemble
July 12 Rose Among Thorns
July 19 Brass Knuckles