Whitewater’s trick or treating is still scheduled for tonight, 4-7 p.m. in spite of the snow. Since roads, driveways, and sidewalks may be slippery, please be cautious while enjoying the evening. Happy Halloween!
Lynn Binnie
Doan Vu Nguyen, 72, of Whitewater passed away on October 27, 2019
Doan Vu Nguyen July 3, 1947-October 27, 2019
Doan Vu Nguyen, 72 of Whitewater, Wisconsin, passed away on October 27, 2019 at 11:28 pm CDT at West Allis Memorial Hospital. His funeral service will be held Saturday, November 2, 2019 at St. Martin of Tours in Franklin, Wisconsin. Mass will be at 9:00 AM followed by visitation at 10:00 AM.
Doan was born to late parents, Luan and Ha Nguyen, on July 3, 1947 in Hai Hau, Hai Thinh, Vietnam. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dao and his seven children: Dung, Duc (Janine), Duyen (Darren), Danh, Chanh, Ngoc and Jean (Anthony). Doan will also be fondly remembered by his ten grandchildren, one great grandchild, and eight siblings: Lieu, The, Dau, Luot, Tuy, Tuynh, Hue and Hoa.
Drafted at an early age to join the Navy, he acquired the skills to build a boat to flee Vietnam to give his family a better life in America. He will be remembered as a selfless husband and father who always had a smile, even when times were tough. He had a quiet strength, was slow to anger, and always worked hard — never bemoaning life, always accepting things as they were and enjoying the moment. He gave so much more than he received. He always looked to a better future. He was a tremendous gardener and a master of all trades. He had a strong work ethic. There was nothing he couldn’t do, nothing he couldn’t fix. He enjoyed weekend gatherings with family and friends where there was always karaoke, and an abundance of homemade Vietnamese food. He was generous to a fault, had a big heart, and was compassionate by nature. Doan was ever calm and serene in his Catholic faith. From his childhood forward, he had a special place in his heart for Jesus Christ. He was always concerned about the well being and happiness of others, constantly helping the poor and the church in Vietnam. A philanthropic man, he found joy in knowing others were thriving. His character and temperament were best shown through his love for his wife and children.
Whitewater Natives Billie Jo Parker and Catherine Yang Members of UW-W Title Teams
Billie Jo Parker, a native of Whitewater, WI, and graduate of Whitewater High School, is a member of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater golf team, which clinched its third consecutive conference title October 4-6 by winning the 2019 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championship (presented by Culver’s) at Reedsburg Country Club in Reedsburg, Wis.
The Warhawks carded a WIAC Championship and UW-W program record 933 (314-314-305) for the tournament to best runner-up UW-Stout by eight strokes. It is the team’s fifth team championship in program history.
UW-Whitewater also claimed the WIAC’s automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Championship, which is slated for May 12-15, 2020, at the PGA National Resort – Champions Course in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. It will be the team’s third straight appearance in the national tournament.
Saturday’s second round was suspended due to inclement weather and concluded on Sunday morning. The third and final round of the tournament was played Sunday afternoon.
UW-Whitewater’s three-peat is the first in school history and the third in conference history.
Catherine Yang, a native of Whitewater, WI, and graduate of Whitewater High School, is a member of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater volleyball team, which came back from two sets down on the road Wednesday night to clinch the program’s league-leading 17th Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference regular season championship with a 17-25, 22-25, 25-21, 25-22, 15-8 triumph at UW-Oshkosh.
The Warhawks, who extended their active win streak to 15 matches, also earn the No. 1 seed in the WIAC Tournament, which begins Nov. 5.
UW-Whitewater, currently ranked seventh in the nation by the American Volleyball Coaches Association, closes out the regular season this week with a pair of matches. The team hosts UW-Stevens Point Friday, 11/1 at 7 p.m. before heading to Carthage College in Kenosha to take on Aurora (Ill.).
Yang, a freshman at UW-Whitewater, is an undeclared major.
Whitewater Rotary Club & Culver’s invite you to help end polio – Wed., 11/6
Rotary Club members in Whitewater and throughout the world are taking action to raise awareness, funds and support to end polio, a vaccine-preventable paralyzing disease that still threatens children in parts of the world today. Rotary Clubs throughout the world launched the Global Polio Eradication Initiative more than three decades ago. At that time polio paralyzed 1,000 children every day. With the help of global partnerships, polio cases have dropped from 350,000 cases of wild polio virus 1988 to 33 cases in 2018, a reduction of 99.9%. These 33 cases were reported in two countries, Afghanistan and Pakistan. With polio nearly eradicated, Rotary must and will sustain the commitment to reach every child with the polio vaccine or risk the return of this debilitating disease.
Since 1985 Rotary has committed $50 million each year to support global polio eradication.
The Bill and Linda Gates Foundation has pledged to match that amount 2 to 1 for a total contribution of $150 million annually. Since 1985, Rotary has contributed more than $1.9 billion.
The Whitewater Rotary Club invites you to join them on Wednesday, 11/6 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Culver’s Restaurant in Whitewater. Culver’s will contribute a percentage of sales that evening that will be matched by the Whitewater Rotary Club. That amount will be matched 2 to 1 by the Bill and Linda Gates Foundation.
Rotary International is a global network of 1.2 million members in more than 200 countries who unite to create lasting change in communities and countries around the world. For more than 110 years Rotary’s members have used their passion, energy and resources to improve lives through service. The motto “Service Above Self” is used by Rotarians each day in their personal and professional lives. From community projects and providing local scholarships to supporting literacy and peace to providing clean water and better health care, Rotary members are always working to improve the world.
Members of Whitewater Rotary Club and Culver’s Restaurant invite you to join them on Wednesday, November 6 for an evening of good food and fellowship. Your support can and will make a difference.
For more information visit: http://www.endpolio.org and www.whitewaterrotary.org
Jeanette Louise Sendall passed away on October 17, 2019.
Jeanette Louise Sendall passed away on October 17, 2019 in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Jeanette was born in California in 1924 and grew up in the San Francisco Bay area. She married Bruce Eshelman in 1947 and they had two children, W. Myles and Bruce D. Eshelman. Her first husband Bruce passed away in 1961 and the small family of 3 moved to Nevada to be close to Jeanette’s brother Robert (Bob, a physician in the area) and his family.
After several years in Reno, she met and married Colin Sendall in 1969 and the family grew by adding Colin’s 4 children. Colin passed away in 2001 and after a couple more years in the Reno area, Jeanette decided to move east to Wisconsin and bought a house in Whitewater, WI near where her son Bruce and his wife Linda lived with their 2 children. She is survived by her 2 children, 4 step children, 8 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren.
She was a remarkable woman with a remarkable smile, and always a twinkle in her eye.
A graveside service will be held in Reno, Nevada on Friday Nov. 1, 2019.
Should you desire, memorials can be made to the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children.
Nitardy funeral home in Whitewater is assisting the family with arrangements.
www.nitardyfuneralhome.com
Adela C. Garcia, 23, of Fort Atkinson became an angel on Saturday, October 26, 2019.
Adela C. Garcia, 23, of Fort Atkinson became an angel on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Adela was born at Lakeland Center Hospital in Elkhorn to Manuel Garcia and Ermalinda (Herrera) Anderson. She spent her early years in East Troy and later moved to Palmyra where she graduated in 2014. She had shown an interest in attending school to receive an education degree.
She loved to help others and was always putting them first, and herself last. She enjoyed taking selfies, spending time with family and friends, and being social with anybody and everybody no matter where they went. She liked to go boating and being on the water, bonfires, going up north, going to Brewers games with family, shopping, and working at the Fuzzy Pig Haunted House.
She will be greatly missed by her parents, Manuel (Lina Quintero) Garcia, Ermalinda (Jon) Anderson; siblings, Eric (Rachel) Hernandez, Christy (Randy) Rode, Gabriella Alvarado, Arturo (Arianna) Herrera, Manuel J. Garcia IV, Michelle Anderson, Charlotte Anderson, Bianca Garcia, Diamond Garcia, Neveah Garcia, Royal Sotto; many nieces, nephews, and friends.
A memorial service will take place at 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the Nitardy Funeral Home, 550 N. Newcomb St., Whitewater, WI 53190. A visitation will take place from 1 p.m. until the time of services.
Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
www.nitardyfuneralhome.com
Support the WHS Dream Big ELL Scholarship by dining at Culver’s TONIGHT, Wed., 10/30, from 5-8 p.m.
Donate while you dine! Visit Culver’s of Whitewater on Wednesday, 10/30 between 5-8 p.m., and a percent of sales will be donated to the WHS Dream Big ELL Scholarship Fund.
Chancellor’s Whitewater Community Listening Session Mon., 11/4
The Whitewater community is invited to join Chancellor Dwight Watson on Monday, Nov. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. in room 105 of the Innovation Center at Whitewater University Technology Park, 1221 Innovation Drive, Whitewater, for a community listening session.
It is important that Chancellor Watson begins his tenure by listening, learning, and leading. Listening carefully to all the constituencies is a critical part of the learning process.
The listening session will be your opportunity to speak to Chancellor Watson in an environment where candor will be appreciated and encouraged. He wants to hear about what the university is doing right, what could be improved and your concerns and recommendations. There is no agenda for this meeting other than to discover more about our community.
Mary Jane Welch, 78, of Fort Atkinson passed away on Monday, October 28, 2019
Mary was born on November 8, 1941 to John and Mae (VanNostrand) Welch in Libertyville, Illinois. She was born and raised there and was a proud Bears fan. She will be remembered by her love for all creatures. She supported many animal charities, Native American charities, and wildlife causes. Mary enjoyed nature, the outdoors, animals, local history, and especially her grandkids.
Mary is survived by her children, John F. Wallace, Jane Anderson; grandchildren, Randy Poehler, Ian Anderson, Lars Wallace, Matt Wallace, Hailey Olsen, Melody Wallace; great-grandchildren, Lily Wallace, Jayden Hoops, JamieLynn Wallace, Skylar Wallace; brother, Michael Welch; nephew, Mikey Welch; and long-time friend, Joe Flores. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Mark Wallace; brothers, Jim Welch and John Welch; nephews, Sam Welch and Joe Welch.
Visitation will take place on Monday, November 4, 2019 from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Nitardy Funeral Home, 1008 Madison Ave., Fort Atkinson, WI 53538. A private burial will take place at a later date.
A donation can be made in Mary’s honor to the Humane Society of Jefferson County or to World Wildlife Foundation.
Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
www.nitardyfuneralhome.com
Dr. Jim Shaw Named WUSD Interim District Administrator
On Monday, October 28, the Whitewater Unified School District unanimously approved Dr. Jim Shaw as the District Administrator for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.
The Whitewater Unified School District School Board held interviews with candidates and was impressed by Dr. Shaw’s extensive experience, commitment to public education and proven track record of strong leadership. After Dr. Shaw’s appointment was approved he said, “I am honored to serve the Whitewater Unified School District and community.”
Dr. Jim Shaw is the former Superintendent of the Menomonee Falls and Racine Unified School Districts. He also served as Clinical Professor and Director of the Wisconsin Idea Executive PhD program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He started his career as a social studies teacher. He is also a school psychologist, and worked as director of pupil services, director of curriculum and instruction, and school business manager in the Kettle Moraine School District. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Marquette University, a master’s degree from UW-Milwaukee and a PhD from UW-Madison.
Dr. Shaw is a former Wisconsin Superintendent of the Year, and was recognized by the Wisconsin and National Education Associations, the Public Policy Forum in Milwaukee, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison for his leadership and contributions to public education.
Casey Judd, Whitewater Unified School District School Board President, said, “We are excited to have Dr. Shaw lead our District for this school year. I hope our staff, teachers, parents, and the broader community will join me in welcoming Dr. Shaw to our exceptional school district.”
Dr. Shaw’s first day as District Administrator is Tuesday, October 29. There will be an event held in the coming weeks where all staff, parents and community members will be invited to meet him.
Judd indicated, “The School Board will conduct a full search for a permanent District Administrator to lead our District as we work to fulfill our mission of inspiring and empowering students to achieve excellence in a safe, innovative and educational environment.”