Whitewater area spring graduates and academic honors

Spring 2018 Graduates

Ricky Amador Serna, College of Health Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Michala Schramm, MACC, Accounting, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Thomas H. Weston, Bachelor of Science In Materials Science and Engineering, Michigan Technological University

Rachel DeVoe, Technical Diploma One Year, Online Child Care E-Connect, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

Emily Markham, Bachelor of Arts, English Major: Rhetoric and Writing Emphasis, Highest Honors, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Bradley Stoll, Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Science, criminal justice, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Justin Sdano, M.S. Information & Communication Tech, University of Wisconsin-Stout


Spring 2018 Chancellor’s List (4.0 GPA)

Emily Heckert, Animal Science, University of Wisconsin-Platteville


Spring 2018 Dean’s List (Varies, Typically minimum 3.75 GPA)

Bradley Stoll, Arts and Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Emily Markham, English Major: Rhetoric and Writing Emphasis, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Thomas McManaway, Recreation Management, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Benjamin Freiermuth, Business Administration, Economics, University of Wisconsin-River Falls

Isabelle Zahn, Criminal Justice, University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Melissa Mursch, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Jacquelyn Caldwell, School of Business, Dean’s List, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Mitchell Dalzin, College of Letters and Science, Dean’s List, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Shannon Kehoe, School of Education, Dean’s List, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Thomas Maloney, Division of Continuing Studies, Dean’s List, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Jan Maroske, College of Engineering, Dean’s Honor List, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Courtney Martens, School of Nursing, Dean’s Honor List, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Noah Miller, College of Letters and Science, Dean’s List, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Stephanie Nelson, School of Education, Dean’s List, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Ashley Young, Col of Agricultural & Life Sci, Dean’s List, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Joshua Pelayo, Mathematics, St. Olaf College

Walmart Plant Donation Beautifies Trippe Lake Gazebo

The city of Whitewater’s “Flower Girls” have worked to plant many beautiful roses and hydrangeas at and around Trippe Lake Park’s Gazebo this past week. Thanks to the generosity of Whitewater’s Walmart, many donated plants were made available to improve this area. Winter injury had killed off four out of the five roses that had been donated by a local resident last year, and the donation of more roses was truly timely and appreciated. Over the past few years, the gazebo’s plantings had been dwindling so both workers and residents are really grateful for this generous donation from Walmart.

Flash Mini Workshop – Zombie Apocalypse Tools For Beginners

 

Wisconsin Makers, 200 E. Clay Street, is having a mini workshop on July 25, from Noon to 2 pm and again from 3 pm to 5 pm.  We will build a Zombie Apocalypse Tool like the one shown in the photo. It will be custom fit to your hand using power tools.   No experience necessary.   Stop in and make this tool so that you are prepared for the next Zombie Apocalypse. There will be a Zombie Tool maker on hand to instruct you. Like us on https://www.facebook.com/wisconsinmakers/ and join our Meetup https://www.meetup.com/WisconsinMakers/.

 

UWW’s Free Summer Concert Series continues with the WhiskeyBelles – Today, July 20 from 4:30 – 6:30 pm

Join UW-Whitewater today, Friday, July 20, from 4:30 – 6:30 pm, as we celebrate 150 years in the community with our next free concert — the acoustic country-folk trio the WhiskeyBelles. Also featured:

  • Catering by the SweetSpot, including wraps, grain bowls, desserts, and wrap pinwheels for the kids
  • Beverage tent with soda, water, lemonade, beer, wine, Wisconsin Old Fashioned
  • Free balloon artist and Warhawk Alley will be open with free bowling, billiards, and ping pong!
  • Free 30-minute campus history walking tours starting at 5 and 6 p.m.
  • Tabling includes the University Bookstore, the Ice Age Trail, Roberta’s Art Gallery, and UW-Whitewater’s Summeround theatre season

Bring your own picnic or purchase a meal from our vendors — just no carry-ins of alcohol, please. Because rain is expected, all events will take place in the University Center. Free parking is available nearby in lots 1 and 12, and drop off is available at the center.

The Summer Concert Series is one of many ways UW-Whitewater is marking its Sesquicentennial. For details on other upcoming events, visit uww.edu/150.

Lifelong Whitewater resident, Karolyn Alexander will be the featured artist in a solo show at the Beloit Art Center for the month of August.

 

Her exhibit titled “Abstract Journey” will include over 70 of her favorite abstract paintings from the past few years. Karolyn is an active member of the Whitewater Arts Alliance and the Janesville Art League.

There will be an opening reception on Friday, August 3 from 5 pm – 8 pm.

Beloit Art Center is located at 520 E Grand Ave in Beloit, WI. Hours are Monday, 10 am-2, pm, Tuesday through Friday, 10 am – 5:30 pm and Saturday, 10 am – 3 pm.

 

Please visit the following websites for more information:
Beloit Art Center
Karolyn’s website

“Hungry Caterpillar” family event on July 22

An outdoor nature exploration event for children will take place at 2 PM on Sunday, July 22, in the picnic shelter at Natureland County Park, W8338 Territorial Road (at the southwest end of Whitewater Lake).  The telling of Eric Carle’s popular audience-participation story “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and Lois Ehlert’s “Waiting for Wings” will be followed by hands-on craft activities.  Finally, we will explore the park to discover and examine butterflies, caterpillars, and other insects — and observe what they are doing.  Bug boxes, magnifying glasses, and butterfly nets welcome!

Children should be prepared to walk in wooded and open prairie areas.  Water bottles, protective shoes, long pants, sunscreen, and insect repellant are recommended.  Parking, a water pump, and restrooms are on site, with an overflow parking area just up the hill.  This family-friendly event is presented by the Walworth/Jefferson County Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance.

For additional information, contact Barb Converse at 262-473-7304.

A young boy proudly holds two insects:  a Japanese beetle and a mystery bug.

Kiwanis Whitewater Breakfast Club donates $500 to the Whitewater Community Food Pantry

Pictured here are Kiwanis President Jerry Grant with Whitewater Community Food Pantry Co-Managers, Patricia Chaput (left) and Barbara Quast (right).

Kiwanis Whitewater Breakfast Club donated $500 to the Whitewater Community Food Pantry after a presentation on Tuesday by Co-Managers, Patricia Chaput and Barbara Quast.

The Food Pantry accepts donations Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon at their location in the Whitewater Downtown Armory.

In 2017 alone, the Whitewater Community Food Pantry served 10,719 individuals in 3,006 households, including 6,136 adults and 4,583 children.

After their presentation, Ms. Chaput and Ms. Quast signed a children’s book, which will join the Kiwanis Whitewater Breakfast Club collection at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library.

Fran Achen Photo Competition Results

Results of the Fran Achen Photo Competition are as follows:

Best of Show: Jeff McDonald, “Sturgeon Bay Light”

Accomplished – 1st Place: William Eklund, “Test 4 Echo”
Accomplished – 2nd Place: Mary Ellsworth, “Hen and Chicks”
Accomplished – 3rd Place: Karl Mohr, “American Homestead”
Accomplished – Honorable Mention: Everett Long, “Snowy Egret in Breeding Plumage”
Accomplished – Honorable Mention: James J Marsala, “Wheels of Change”
Accomplished – Honorable Mention: David Throgmartin, “Great Horned Owl”

Amateur – 1st Place: Joseph Suchy, “Fire and Ice”
Amateur – 2nd Place: Sandy Ott, “Barn Ghost”
Amateur – 3rd Place: Robert Buell, “Winter Scene – Bark River”
Amateur – Honorable Mention: Robert Buell, “The Forest Floor”
Amateur – Honorable Mention: Signe Trewyn, “Morning’s Work”

Youth/Teen – 1st Place: Cambell Alexander, “Resting Butterfly”
Youth/Teen – 2nd Place: Morgan Janovec, “Scintillam”
Youth/Teen – 3rd Place: Linnea Tabaka, “On the Web”

LeRoy Richard Carlson of Whitewater, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Sunset Ridge of Jefferson Wisconsin.  He had been struggling with Lewy Bodies Dementia for 3 years. 

LeRoy was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 24, 1940.  He graduated from Southern Illinois University and taught woodshop in Wheaton, Illinois.  Leroy, however, was an entrepreneur at heart and moved to Richmond, Wisconsin to create and design products for the craft and gift industries until his retirement in 2015.  He was known as a “Master Craftsman” in the miniatures industry and 2 of his dollhouses are on display at House on the Rock in Dodgeville, Wisconsin.

Although LeRoy lived in the Whitewater area for half his life he remained an avid Chicago sports fan. He cheered and jeered countless Bears, Cubs and Bulls games from his recliner.  He enjoyed playing horseshoes, bowling, softball, pool, and ping pong as well as mowing lawn in the sun and relaxing on the pontoon boat on Whitewater Lake with an icy beverage.

He is survived by his wife, Janet; 2 daughters, Lisa (Paul) Pope of Clinton, WI and Mindy Carlson of Janesville, WI; his brothers, Michael (Julia) Carlson of Whitewater and James (Sally) Carlson of Boca Raton, Florida; 2 step-daughters, Amy (Pat) Keelty of Fort Atkinson, WI and Katie (Bob) Vaughan of Frankfort, Illinois and 7 grandchildren, Carli and Peyton Pope, Jimmy, Paddy and Evie Keelty, and Charlie and Vinny Vaughan.  He was preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy and Loretta (Hansen) Carlson and son-in-law Paul Pope.

We want to send a huge thank you to our Care Wisconsin team, Marquardt Hospice and all the staff at Sunset Ridge for treating LeRoy with respect and tenderness during his last months.  Friends of LeRoy are invited to share hugs and happy memories with his family at the Whitewater Lion’s Club on Whitewater Lake on August 4, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Nitardy Funeral Home, Fort Atkinson, WI assisted the family, www.nitardyfuneralhome.com