Laurel & Hardy, one of the world’s great comedy teams, set out on a variety hall tour of Britain in 1953. Diminished by age and with their golden era as the kings of Hollywood comedy now behind them, they face an uncertain future. As the charm and beauty of their performances shines through, they re-connect with their adoring fans.
The tour becomes a hit, but Stan & Ollie can’t quite shake the specter of Laurel and Hardy’s past; the long-buried ghosts, coupled with Oliver’s failing health, start to threaten their precious partnership. A portrait of the most tender and poignant of creative marriages, they are aware that they may be approaching their swan song, trying to rediscover just how much they mean to each other.
When: Tuesday, May 28 at 12:30 PM
Where: Seniors in the Park
Movie Information: Rated PG
Joan Elizabeth McVeigh, 88, Whitewater, formerly of Eagle, WI passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek, WI.
Joan was born on April 30, 1931 in Eagle, WI to Harvey and Margaret (Schmidt) Smart. She graduated from East Troy High School in 1949. On April 15, 1950 Joan married James McVeigh at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Eagle, WI. Joan and Jim raised their 7 children in Eagle, WI before moving to Palmyra where they lived for 44 years. She enjoyed RV camping, hiking and swimming. Joan was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Whitewater.
She is survived by her husband of 69 years, James, Whitewater; children Robert (Debbie) McVeigh, Denver, CO, Thomas (Pat Scott) McVeigh, Smithville, MO, James (Linda) McVeigh, Palmyra, Timothy McVeigh, Palmyra, Margaret (David) Fargo, LaCrosse, WI, Daniel McVeigh, Janesville, WI, Richard McVeigh, Fort Atkinson, WI; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 3, 2019 at 11:00 am at St. Patrick Catholic Church 1225 W. Main St., Whitewater, WI 53190. Burial will follow at the Oak Knoll Cemetery, Eagle, WI. Friends may call at the church on Monday, June 3, 2019 from 9:00 am until the time of the service. As an expression of sympathy you may wish to consider memorials to Rainbow Hospice, Jefferson, WI.
June Reque Sweet , age 94, died May 21, 2019.
She was born in Chicago,IL to Arthur and Maybell Reque on June 11, 1924. She always proudly claimed Chicago as her home. She was a graduate of St. Olaf College and received a Master’s degree from the Univ. of Missouri.
As a Professor of Early Childhood Development, she taught at the Univ. of Missouri and the Univ. of Wisconsin Whitewater. She was an early influencer of Sesame Street programming and a member of Mensa in her early career. She was a longstanding and active member of The United Methodist Church in Whitewater. June was an intellect of lifelong curiosity and wit, leaving behind years of memorable laughter as her gift to those whose lives she touched. As a mother she was a pragmatic yet compassionate role model. She was always forgiving, anchored in steadfast and sustained faith.
She was preceded in death by husband, Dr. Robert Caleb Sweet. Survivors include a son, Charles (Terri) Sweet, Monticello,MN, a daughter MaeLynn (James) McCrory, Barrington, IL, grandchildren Ryan Sweet, Kelly Armstrong, Dr. Britt Skaathun, Tory Skaathun, great grandsons Caleb and Grayson Sweet and long time caregiver Debra Zingsheim. She is also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Graveside services will be private, Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, WI.
Upcoming City & Community Meetings: Week of May 27 – June 2
Finance Committee Meeting – Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at 6:00 pm at the Whitewater Municipal Building – City Manager’s Conference Room
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Whitewater School Board – Regular Meeting – Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at 6:30 pm at the Whitewater Unified School District Central Office
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Police and Fire Commission Special Session – Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at 9:00 am at the Whitewater Municipal Building – Community Room
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Parks & Recreation Board – Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at 5:30 pm at the Whitewater Municipal Building – Cravath Lakefront Room
WHS Choir performs Spring Concert
WHS Choir students presented their Spring Concert titled “What a Glorious Feeling!” on May 15th in the high school auditorium.
Bel Canto Choir, The Treblemakers, Music Masters Ensemble, Cadenza Singers, and the WHS Ringers performed.
Students who earned letters, bars, and pins were presented those awards. Nine seniors were recognized for their musical accomplishments and contributions to their respected ensembles. Alisha Parboteeah received the National Choral Award. The concert closed with the song “You Will Be Found.”
Johnson and Schumacher Lead Whippets to Regional Win
Article by Coach Sdano; Photos by Bob Mischka
Sara Johnson pitched a complete game to get the win over Waukesha Catholic Memorial by a score of 6-3. This was Whitewater’s first game of the regionals after receiving a first round bye. Johnson gave up 8 hits while striking out 5 and walking 0 in getting her 12th win of the season. Whitewater had a 3-1 lead going into the fifth inning when Alyssa Schumacher ripped a change up over the left field fence for a 3 run homerun and a 6-1 Whippet lead. Schumacher also drove in a run in the first inning helping to put Whitewater on top 2-0. Liz Katzman, Cathering Yang and Kailey Ruhl contributed 2 hits each.
Whitewater now travels to Whitnall for a regional finals game on Thursday, May 23rd. Start time is 4:30.
Frye Leads Whippet Golfers at Regional Competition
Article and Photos by Coach Wiegman
A picturesque, but chilly Grand Geneva greeted the Whippet Golf Team on Tuesday as they competed in the WIAA Division 2 Golf Regional, hosted by Big Foot High School. The team finished with a score of 463. They were led by freshman Camden Frye, who fired a 108 playing from the team’s number five position. Head coach, Chris Wiegman, hoped placing Frye in the five spot would take some pressure off his freshman, allowing his natural golf swing to flourish a little more easily. “The biggest thing for Camden is playing relaxed and knowing that he has the swing to be great. He went out and played relaxed, but confident, and it showed in his score,” stated Wiegman.
Frye found himself coming off his toughest round of the year at the conference invitational a week prior, forcing him to go back to the drawing board over the last 6 days. “I tried to focus on getting my wrist turned during practice to fix a slice,“ stated Frye. “My mindset was that it’s just another day of golf.”
This mindset translated into the top spot for the Whippets, firing 55 on the front nine and a 53 on the back nine. Fellow freshman Jaden Condon battled some early struggles to finish with a 115, firing 63 on the front nine and a 52 on the back nine. Condon had the low back nine score for the Whippets. Sophomore Wesley Abramson was one back from Condon, finishing with 116, shooting 60, 56. Dane Hillmer and Maddie Arnett rounded out the scoring for the Whippets with scores of 124 and 126 respectively.
The regional competition completed the season for the Whippets, but members of the team found themselves excited for the future. “In the offseason, I mostly hope to keep playing as much as possible to come back better and stronger than this season,” said Wesley Abramson. Frye echoed those sentiments, “It makes me feel good knowing that I’m going into the summer with a strong round and working on becoming a better golfer.”
Esther Clara (Hartmann) Wiley was born May 6, 1933 and joined her husband Roger Wiley in Heaven on May 18, 2019.
She lived in Whitewater, Wisconsin until she moved to Guntersville, Alabama in 1985 with her husband Roger Wiley. As the daughter of bakers, they instilled in her the joy of baking for friends and family.
Esther’s hobbies included embroidery, drawing, dancing the polka and singing. Throughout her life, she made many lifelong friends who always remained close in her heart. She adored her family and was happiest when visiting with her sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl, Sr. and Alice Hartmann, two brothers, Carl Hartmann, Jr. and Ron Hartmann and her husband, high school sweetheart and love of her life, Roger Wiley.
Esther is survived by a brother, Jerry (Lavona) Hartman, two sons, Brad (Janice) Wiley, and Steve (Lori) Wiley, Sr., six grandchildren, Adam (Carolyn) Wiley, Steve (Tina) Wiley, Jr., Meghan (Shaun) Houston, Erin (Joe) Lyons, Ian Wiley, and Christine E. Wiley . Seven great-grandchildren, Lethia Houston, Jennifer Wiley, Julius Staten, Keilan Staten, George Lyons, Robert Lyons, and Alice Wiley. There are also numerous cousins, nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 25, 2019 at First English Lutheran Church, 401 W. Main Street, Whitewater, WI from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 AM with Graveside Services at Hillside Cemetery following the funeral services.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation to First English Lutheran Church in memory of Esther Wiley or a donation to the charity of your choice.
The Nitardy Funeral Home, Whitewater, WI is assisting the family, www.nitardyfuneralhome.com
Virginia J. Tratt, 97, of Whitewater died on May 15, 2019 at Fairhaven Senior Services.
She was born on October 13, 1921, in Richmond, WI, daughter of Paul and Alma (Meyer) Scharine. She was baptized and confirmed at Christus Ev. Lutheran Church, Richmond, WI. Virginia was educated in Richmond and Whitewater elementary schools, Whitewater City High School, Whitewater State Teachers College, and Miss Brown’s School of Business, Milwaukee, WI, after which she was employed at First Citizens State Bank, Whitewater, and in later years as bookkeeper at Flora Villa.
On February 17, 1944, she married Lt. Richard E. Tratt at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Whitewater, WI. He preceded her in death in 1999. They lived on a military base until he was deployed to the European Theatre of Operations as a P-47 pilot. Upon his return, Whitewater became their permanent home.
Virginia was past president of the Whitewater Federation of Women’s Clubs, and was a member of the Forum Club, Business and Professional Club, Country Club Women’s Golf League, and member of the American Legion Auxillary Post 173. As a long-time member of St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Virginia served on the Altar Guild, Sunday school and Vacation Bible teacher and was a charter member of the Ladies’ Evening Circle.
She is survived by: Son, Terry L. (Karen) Tratt, Kalamazoo, MI., daughter, Pamela J. (Richard, Jr.) Kraus, Whitewater, WI; grandchildren: Stephanie (Christopher) Jones, Michael Tratt, and Christopher Tratt; great-grandchild Elyse Lane Jones.
Virginia was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard.
Funeral Services were held at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Whitewater, WI with Pastor Jonathon Rossman officiating. Burial was at Hillside Cemetery in Whitewater.
Nitardy funeral home in Whitewater assisted the family.