The Commuter – Tuesday, August 14 at 12:30 PM, Seniors in the Park

From Wikipedia:

The Commuter is a 2018 action thriller film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra and written by Byron Willinger, Philip de Blasi, and Ryan Engle. The film stars Liam Neeson, Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Jonathan Banks, Elizabeth McGovern and Sam Neill, and follows a man who is unwittingly recruited into a murder conspiracy after meeting a mysterious woman while on his daily train commute.

When: Tuesday, August 14 at 12:30 PM

Where: Seniors in the Park

Lorraine Marlyn Krieser, 92, of Fort Atkinson, died August 12, 2018, at Reena Assisted Living Facility.

Lorraine was born on July 27, 1926, in Fort Atkinson to Loyal and Malinda (Buchholtz) Kump. She attended St. Paul’s Lutheran School and graduated from the Fort Atkinson High School in 1944.

On August 18, 1945, she married the love of her life Louis Krieser in Fort Atkinson. Louis passed away August 28, 2011.

She was a dedicated member of the American Legion Auxiliary. In August of 2017, she was awarded a distinguished award of 65 years of membership.

Lorraine was a stay at home mother to raise five daughters. She spent many hours crocheting making things for her family and friends. The crocheted hangers she made were a big hit with everyone. She was on a Lutheran bowling league for many years. She enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting with Louie and her family.

Lorraine was strong in her faith and was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Fort Atkinson.

Surviving are her five daughters, Connie (Doug) Zimmerman of Whitewater, Sherry (James) Rodgers of Mukwonago, Colleen Brahmstadt of Fort Atkinson, Debra (Gary) Zebell of Fort Atkinson, and Wendy (Michael) Taylor of Fort Atkinson; 12 grandchildren, Deanna (Dennis) Karbowski, Leslie (Bev) Zimmerman, David (Jamie) Rodgers, Rebecca (Noel) Schrotenboer, Steven (Jackie) Brahmstadt, Mark (Kalli) Brahmstadt, Kevin Brahmstadt, Vicki (Brian) Aarstad, Pamela Hansen, Timothy (Jodi) Zebell, Jamie (Jacob) Stedman, and Chad Belzer; 29 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; a sister Verna (Arnold) Schlegel of Waukegan, Illinois and a sister Carrie (William) Viola of Mukwonago.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband Louis; her brother Mervin Kump; a grandson Brad Zimmerman; and a son-in-law George Brahmstadt.

The funeral service will be held at 11 am on Thursday, August 16, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Fort Atkinson, with burial to follow in the Evergreen Cemetery in Fort Atkinson.

Visitation will be at the church on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

The Nitardy Funeral Home in Fort Atkinson is assisting the family.

She will be greatly missed by her family who loved her dearly. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Rainbow Hospice and Reena Assisted Living for all the care they provided to Lorraine and her family.

If desired memorials may be given to Rainbow Hospice Center, 1225 Remmel Drive, Johnson Creek, Wisconsin 53038 or to Bethany Lutheran Church, 404 Roosevelt Street, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin 53538.

Upcoming City Meetings: Week of August 13 to August 19

Plan and Architectural Review Commission – Monday, August 13, 2018, 6:30 pm, City of Whitewater Municipal Building – Community Room.

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WUSD School Board – Special Meeting – Monday, August 13, 2018, 7:00 pm, Whitewater Unified School District Central Office – William D. Kyle Board Room.

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Public Works Committee – Tuesday, August 14, 2018, 6:00 pm, City of Whitewater Municipal Building – Cravath Lakefront Room.

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Parks and Recreation Board – Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 5:30 pm, City of Whitewater Municipal Building – Cravath Lakefront Room.

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Jaime Calvillo Velasco, 43 of Whitewater passed away at his home on Sunday, August 5, 2018. | Jaime Calvillo Velasco, 43 de Whitewater falleció en su casa el domingo 5 de agosto de 2018.

Jaime was born on December 1, 1974 to Francisco Antonio Calvillo Angel and Maria Consuelo Velasco Lopez in Rosa Morada Nayarit, Mexico.  At a young age he would go out to the fields to work with his dad. Jaime moved to the United States when he was 18 years old. His first job when he arrived to California was working out in the fields, this was only temporary until he could get another job. His time in California is what led him to meet his wife, Susana Mendoza. They met around the Fresno, California area. After time, they fell in love for each other and ended up getting married in California. They gave birth to their eldest son, Nelson, after 2 years of being married. He later had his daughter Emily and youngest son Cesar, he was a loving and caring father. He was always a hard worker starting from his teen years until his final days, owning his own landscaping business for more than 15 years. He managed to see his father but had not seen his mother since he left his hometown.

He is survived by his wife Susana Calvillo, Whitewater; children Nelson (19), Emily (14) and Cesar (8); sister Ramona; brother Francisco Jr, Alonso, Javier; parents Francisco Antonio and Maria of Mexico. He was preceded in death by his sister Dalia.

A Mass will take place on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 11:00am at St. Patrick Catholic Church 1235 W Main St, Whitewater, WI. Visitation services will also take place later that day on Tuesday at V’s Waterfront Venue LLC 292 S Wisconsin St. Whitewater, WI from 6:00-9:00pm. Burial will take place at a later date in Jaime’s home town in Mexico.


Jaime nació el 1 de diciembre de 1974 a Francisco Antonio Calvillo Angel y María Consuelo Velasco López en Rosa Morada Nayarit, México. A una edad temprana él salía a los campos para trabajar con su padre. Jaime se mudó a los Estados Unidos cuando tenía 18 años. Su primer trabajo cuando llegó a California fue trabajando en el campo, esto fue solo temporal hasta que pudo conseguir otro trabajo. Su tiempo en California lo llevó a conocer a su esposa, Susana Mendoza. Se conocieron en el área de Fresno, California. Después de un tiempo, se enamoraron el uno del otro y terminaron casándose en Calfironia. Ellos dieron a luz a su hijo mayor, Nelson, después de 2 años de estar casado. Luego tuvo a su hija Emily y otro hijo, Cesar, era un padre cariñoso y afectuoso. Siempre fue un gran trabajador desde que era un adolescente hasta sus últimos días, dueño de su propio negocio de jardinería por más de 15 años. Siempre un hijo al pendiente de sus padres. A su padre logro a verlo y a su madre desde que se vino no la volvio a ver.

Le sobreviven su esposa Susana Calvillo, Whitewater; sus hijos Nelson (19), Emily (14) y Cesar (8); hermana Ramona; hermano Francisco Jr, Alonso, Javier; los padres Francisco Antonio y María de México. Le precedió en la muerte su hermana Dalia.

La misa tendrá lugar el martes 14 de agosto de 2018 a las 11:00 a.m. en la Iglesia Católica St. Patrick, Whitewater. Habrá los servicios de visitas en V’s Waterfront Venue LLC 292 S Wisconsin St. Whitewater, WI ese mismo martes de 6:00-9:00pm. El entierro se llevará a cabo en una fecha posterior en la ciudad natal de Jaime en México.

Studio 84’s Artist of the Month: Laurie Narad

Laurie Narad says, “When I was a little girl I always wanted to be an artist, yet I did not think it was possible until coming to Studio 84.”

Laurie thinks back to four years ago when she started coming to Studio 84, she was afraid to mix colors, and now she does it all the time with confidence. Coming to the art studio twice a week has its health benefits, too. Laurie has Cerebral Palsy and experiences a sense of relaxation when she is painting. It has also helped with the dexterity in her left hand. Laurie says art has taught her there is no one way to create something.

Laurie is currently beginning in Studio 84’s Vocational Training Programming that will assist her in developing her art as a career. She’s sold many of her notecards and coffee mugs with her art on them at local venues such as the Whitewater City Market and an art fair in Jefferson.

With the help of staff, Laurie works from a custom designed easel that makes her canvas and paints easily accessible. There is a special support board that gives her good arm a place to rest and stay steady.  She says that some days are easier than others and some days she needs someone to hold her arm still enough to be able to paint due to her Cerebral Palsy. She will let staff know if she needs a stencil or an area taped off to help guide her and prevent paint from getting where she doesn’t want it.

Laurie states that staff Ben Kelly and Intern Stacy Whetlow are very good at inventing and developing ways for students to be successful and she is very grateful to have them on board.

You can see some of her work at Studio 84’s store located at 121 W. Center St. in Whitewater, WI

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.

To learn more visit studio84inc.org  or check us out on Facebook.

Second Saturdays at Studio 84

Studio 84 is pleased to announce a community free art-making day that will begin on Saturday, August 11 from 10-4 and will happen every Second Saturday of the month. Director of Studio 84, Deborah Blackwell, states: “It’s been in our long-term vision since we opened ten years ago to provide free art making for the community. We are very happy to be able to bring this opportunity to the community and are very grateful for the Whitewater Community Foundation for making this possible with a grant for $2,000.”

Studio 84 is a non-profit art studio, gallery and store located at 121 W. Center St. in downtown Whitewater. Blackwell says, “Our main programming has a special focus on the creative development of people with disabilities. Our regular weekday programming is also open to all ages and abilities but you must register and there is a fee. The weekday programming provides individual guidance and instruction and many of our artists with disabilities end up heading into our vocational training program to sell their work.” Blackwell adds, “But Second Saturdays provides a nice time to just drop in as a family, as an adult or children over the age of 12 to make art on their own without having to preregister or pay.” Staff and volunteers will be on hand to assist with materials as needed but no instruction is provided. Program director, Ben Kelly, says, “Each month there will be a new art project with self-guided instructions for those who need an idea, but otherwise, people are allowed to create as they desire.” There will be paints, drawing materials, mixed media and clay available.

Kelly notes that there will be a signup sheet so we can gather a count of people and time spent so we can accurately report on the success of the programming per requirements of the grant. Kelly states, “We will also collect emails so we can keep people informed of the special project of the month or if we need to close due to bad weather.”

An adult must accompany people under the age of twelve, while those over the age of twelve can come and go during the day. “Anyone with special needs may be required to have a guardian or caregiver present depending on their needs. This will be looked at on an individual basis”, Kelly states.

“We have one basic rule to follow, Blackwell said, “and that is ‘be kind to others or you will be asked to leave’.”

You can learn more about Studio 84 at www.studio84inc.org or at www.facebook.com/studio84inc

WUSD Staff Receive Mental Health Training

During summer 2018, 14 school district staff and 6 administrators received intensive five-day training in DBT Steps A. The training was delivered by James Mazza and Elizabeth Dexter-Mazza co-authors of the book DBT Skills in Schools: Skills Training for Emotional Problem Solving for Adolescents (DBT Steps-A). DBT Steps A is a Social Emotional Learning Curriculum designed to help adolescents develop their own toolboxes of effective behavioral strategies or life skills. These skills can help youths solve problems, make sense of their own world, resist and persist in the face of adversity, form positive relationships, improve communication skills, and provide a framework for responsible decision-making.

The district plans to teach these skills in a variety of ways in grades 6-12. Significantly, Steps A curriculum will connect to the developmental guidance lessons taught through Second Step in Grades 4K-5 throughout the district to help facilitate a smooth transition from the elementary schools to the middle school.

In addition, during summer academies, held in August, trained district staff will be training their middle and high school colleagues on how to infuse the Steps A strategies into the work they do with students.

A special thank you to the Watertown Community Foundation for supporting the DBT Steps A training. Via their generosity 70 school district staff members and 57 school administrators in Jefferson County received this valuable training.

Rides, rides and more rides! – Part 3 of the Banner City Bikers in Utah


From Blake Scharine:

Greetings Whitewater & beyond,

We all have been hunkered down at the Broken Spur Inn and Steakhouse in Torrey, Utah (ok, almost all, more details to follow). We highly recommend this place. It has great rooms, amenities and an excellent restaurant on site. Everything we want when staying in the boonies of Utah.

The formula for our trips involves getting to our main destination in 2 or 3 days and 4-6 nights at our home base hotel.

So from Saturday to Tuesday, our group knocked out a ton of great motorcycle routes.

Capital Reef National Park
Spectacular towering rock formations with deep red color, winding pavement for nearly 25 miles

Fish Lake loop
Curvy country roads to a beautiful lake setting.. watch out for all the cattle ‘landmines!”

Bryce Canyon
One road in & One road out; Rivals the Grand Canyon without the crowds. Bright orange spires, crazy rock formations, thousands of acres of canyon grown rock towers and tremendous viewing pull-offs to get the best pictures. This canyon appears to go on forever.

Red Canyon
This one is a bit shorter drive-thru but right up next to the pavement. Deep red columns, 2 rock tunnels and massive rock walls with alien looking rock spindles called “hoo doos”

Arches National Park & Moab
A 108° day but 16 miles in and 16 back allowing one to pull into a missed attraction with ease on the travel back. This park had a bit more hiking into the attractions so we did mostly pull-offs and got to see a couple miraculous stone arches, huge volcanic mountains. Afterward, we visited a familiar pair of arches in Moab. Apparently, those arches have served millions!

Utah-Hwy 12 (some call the devil’s backbone)
NEWLY PAVED!! an awesome stretch of about 70 miles. Tall thick forest, deep layers of canyon formations, and an eerie view of 10s of thousands of acres of desolation. All this is 2nd to about 3mi stretch that has 1000′ drop offs w/no shoulder or guard rail. The new pavement, from 6 yrs ago, added a 6″ curb on each side. (To give you the impression of safety.)

Burr Trail
A hidden gem!!! 18mi paved; huge crevices almost caves where water runs through in spring. Riding along canyon walls 1000′ up, wow! VERY little traffic. Thx Patty n Cliff for finding this one!

God really has created heaven on earth here, we see glimpses of it at home and full panoramas of it out here… amazing.

Til next time.
Blake


The next installment of the Banner City Bikers’ trip to Torrey, Utah will be posted as sent in by members of the group. For part 1,  ; part 2,

Groundbreaking set for the UW-Whitewater Community Engagement Center and new hotel

Collaboration and creativity are driving the plans for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Community Engagement Center and a new hotel on the city’s west side.

The site, located at 1260 W. Main St., will soon undergo a major redesign that will include the construction of a privately owned and operated 70-room, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotel on the south side of the property. The existing 52,000-square-foot building to the north, which previously housed the former Sentry grocery store, is being leased to the university and will be transformed into a state-of-the art UW-Whitewater Community Engagement Center — a hub for faculty, staff, students and community members to engage in community-based learning, projects and research.

A groundbreaking at the site is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11.

“For 150 years, UW-Whitewater has been dedicated to serving our communities and we are proud to be a partner in bringing a hotel and the Community Engagement Center to the region,” said Chancellor Beverly Kopper. “I want to express my appreciation to the UW-Whitewater Foundation, Inc., which previously owned the property and saw the potential for this space to serve both the educational and hospitality needs of the community. This project is an example of the outstanding cooperation between UW Whitewater, the Foundation, the City of Whitewater, the developer — United Development Solutions — and the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, which helped make the project a financial reality.”

The mission of the Community Engagement Center is in keeping with the Wisconsin Idea — that the people and resources of the university stretch beyond the boundaries of campus to positively impact lives across the state.

“We envision this building as a place where everyone can collaborate to find creative ways to make a difference in our communities,” Kopper said. “We will also expand and enhance our training and certification programs to serve even more students and adult learners.”

The Community Engagement Center will house:

Business development centers that support entrepreneurs and business owners with consulting, market research, educational and other services.

Safety lab to train future workspace inspectors on the proper safety techniques using hands-on experiences.

Clinical suites for counseling, speech pathology and social work faculty and students to serve patients and clients.

Art gallery and studio to display UW-Whitewater’s permanent art collection, welcome visiting artists and provide archival storage.

Computer testing center for students and community members to complete certifications and fulfill degree and licensure requirements.

Continuing Education Services to facilitate adult outreach and training opportunities.

In addition, the center will feature dedicated classrooms, meeting spaces, conference rooms and co-working areas to host training sessions, workshops, and other programming.

“The Community Engagement Center is being redesigned with an architecturally industrial vibe that allows for innovative and flexible spaces,” said Grace Crickette, vice chancellor for administrative affairs. “Some areas will feature roll-up garage doors so that visitors can see learning as it happens.”