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UW-W Online Summer Clinics: First Graders thru Adults may find something of interest

To ensure the safety of campers and the community during the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has made the difficult decision to cancel all overnight summer camps. But don’t despair: #WarhawkCamps will go on! We are hosting a series of online events to keep your campers active. Subjects range from vocal and instrumental music to game and website development, sign language, gardening, and much more. Check them out here: http://www.uww.edu/ce/camps/2020-summer-clinics. In the meantime, stay safe and please direct your questions to CESevents@uww.edu.

The following students are among the winners of the 2020 Communication Department Excellence Awards from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater:

• Whitewater, WI: Kira Elmer, who is studying Communication, Best Student in Major – Public Relations
• Whitewater, WI: Elijia Knight, who is studying Media Arts and Game Development, Best Student in Major – Media Arts and Game Development

For more than 150 years, UW-Whitewater has provided students with the education and training to begin their careers with a solid foundation behind them. The UW-Whitewater is committed to the development of the individual, the growth of personal and professional integrity and respect for diversity and global perspectives. These are met by providing academic and co-curricular programs that emphasize the pursuit of knowledge and understanding and a commitment to service within a safe and secure environment.

We honor and remember the following Whitewater area veterans who passed away since last Memorial Day. “It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.” — General George S. Patton

Curt A. Anderson

Arleigh D. Aschebrooke

Michael L. Bacon

Rodney D. Berg

Robert K. Brown

Robert N. Burrows

Eugene J. Frodl

Vernon C. Greenquist

Roger Helming

David Koch

Kyle J. Koebler

Richard W. Landsee

David A. McComb

Harold Miles

Ralph G. Mundinger

Bryan Nelson

Richard V. Regelein

Edward A. Ritter

Neil F. Rolli

Robert L. Rowley

Einer E. Scheuerman

Kieth R. Seward

Victor F. Shober

Robert Shuman

Arthur Speerbrecher

Gary K. Stone

Charles F. Timm

Robert H. Wright

Gerald Wynn

Aurelio “Paul” Yvarra Jr.

Paul Zimmerman

Eric Paul Zipp

Thanks to Bill Miles, World War II and Korean War veteran and longtime William Graham Post 173 American Legion member for helping us compile this list. We apologize if we have omitted the name of any veteran. It is not intentional. We only know what we see reported in the media and other sources. Steven R. Smith, Adjutant, William Graham Post 173 of the American Legion

Memorial Day Observance created by Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs

Jen Stevenson, Senior Marketing Specialist for the Wisconsin Veterans Museum, provided the Banner with the link for the official State of Wisconsin Memorial Day Observance, which is hosted on the Wisconsin Veterans Museum website. A virtual ceremony is planned for 9 a.m. on Monday, and at 3 p.m. everyone is invited outside to play Taps at the National Moment of Remembrance. A recording of Taps is provided on the website. There are also several ideas for family observances on the site.

Fort Memorial Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce $26,750 in scholarship awards for students pursuing academic degrees in career fields that support Fort HealthCare’s mission.  Each of the following scholarships is made possible by generous donations in recognition of the important roles of health care to maintain the quality of life we enjoy in the communities served by Fort HealthCare.  Thank you to each of our benefactors and the hundreds of people who donated memorial contributions to make these scholarships possible.

The Florence Falk Nursing Scholarship was established in 2019 in memory of Florence Falk’s nursing career at Fort HealthCare. The first three recipients of this scholarship are: Laura Garcia, Jefferson (Nursing, $750); Makinzie Luedke, Fort Atkinson (Nursing, $750); Anne Strieter, Cambridge (Nursing, $750); Lea Voelz, Watertown (Nursing, $750).

The Wanda L. Draeger Nursing Scholarship was established in 2018 in memory of Wanda Draeger’s nursing career at Fort HealthCare. A scholarship was awarded to Tylynn Vidar, Jefferson (Nursing, $1,000).      

The Arthur and Nancy Nesbitt Scholarship is awarding twelve scholarships to nursing students who are Fort HealthCare employees. In its sixth year, the following people have been awarded scholarships: Abigail Bare, Fort Atkinson (Nurse Practitioner, $1,000); Colleen Buedler, Watertown (Nursing, $1,000); Heather Freudenberger, Elkhorn (Nursing Leadership, $1,000); Laura Garcia, Jefferson (Nursing, $1,000); Laura Jacobson, Jefferson (Nursing, $1,000); Sheryl Krause, Cottage Grove (Nursing Leadership, $1,000); Makinzie Luedke, Fort Atkinson (Nursing, $1,000); Morgan Stendel, Johnson Creek (Nursing, $1,000); Margaret Stewart, Janesville (Nursing Leadership, $1,000); Alyssa Toczyski, Johnson Creek (Family Nurse Practitioner, $1,000); Lea Voelz, Fort Atkinson (Nursing, $1,000); Brittany Walling, Fort Atkinson (Nursing, $1,000).

The Dr. Donald and Barbara Williams Scholarship was established in recognition of the important role Fort HealthCare employees play in providing excellent care and supporting the medical staff.  In its eighth year, the following scholarships have been awarded: Greg Dempsey, Jefferson (Sustainability Management, $1,000); Roberta Farnam, Delafield (Healthcare Administration, $1,000); Rylee Wolfe, Watertown (Medical Laboratory Science, $1,000).

The Dr. Tom and Mary Nordland Scholarship was established to thank Fort HealthCare employees for providing excellent care during Dr. Nordland’s career.  The third-year recipients are: Rileigh Clark, Jefferson (Radiation Therapy, $500); Stacy Kutz, Fort Atkinson (Business Management, $1,000); Ashlyn Rulis, Whitewater (Orthopedic PT, $500).

The Scott W. Hulstein Scholarship was set up by his parents, Gerrit and Rebecca Hulstein, to recognize the caregivers who serve people in our community.  In its thirteenth year, a 2020 scholarship is awarded to Reyne Kincaid, Fort Atkinson (Nursing, $750).

The Estelle Stinson Chase & Peter A. Chase Scholarship is awarded to Fort HealthCare employees who are studying nursing. In its fourteenth year, 2020 scholarships are being awarded to: Laura Jacobson, Jefferson (Nursing, $1,000); Brittany Walling, Fort Atkinson (Nursing, $1,000).  

The Cynthia McKinley Kolasinski Scholarships are awarded to students studying medicine or nursing and are in the second year of school or beyond. Established in 1991, the 2020 recipients are: Abigail Bare, Fort Atkinson (Nurse Practitioner, $1,000); Sheryl Krause, Cottage Grove (Nursing Leadership, $1,000); Alyssa Toczyski, Johnson Creek (Family Nurse Practitioner, $1,000).

Congratulations to each of Fort Memorial Hospital Foundation’s 2020 scholarship recipients on behalf of the Foundation Board of Directors and the generous contributors who make these scholarships possible,

Fort Memorial Hospital Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization established to provide philanthropic support for Fort HealthCare’s mission and strategic priorities. The Foundation’s focus areas are Living Healthier, Providing Exceptional Care, Providing Benevolent Care and Advancing Careers in Health Care.  For more information about Fort Memorial Hospital Foundation visit www.forthealthcare.com/Foundation or contact us at (920) 568-5404 or foundation@forthc.com.

Sydney Zimdars, of Whitewater, has graduated from the University of Findlay. Zimdars received the following: Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Zimdars graduated from the University with the academic designation of magna cum laude.

The University is planning to hold an in-person commencement event in the fall, when it is safe according to state and local health guidelines. Zimdars will be invited to walk in the ceremony along with fellow graduates. More than 1000 graduates earned doctoral, master’s, bachelor’s or associate degrees for the academic year 2019 – 2020.

Located in Findlay, Ohio, the University of Findlay is known not only for science, health professions, animal science and equestrian studies programs, but also for cultivating the next generation of business leaders, educators and global citizens through a dedication to experiential learning, both in and outside of the classroom. Established in 1882 through a joint partnership between the Churches of God, General Counsel and the City of Findlay, the University of Findlay has nearly 80 majors leading to baccalaureate degrees and offers 11 master’s degrees, and five doctoral degrees. More than 3,800 students are enrolled at Findlay, and the University is nationally recognized by U.S. News and World Report and the Princeton Review.

Marjorie Stoneman was awarded the WUL Hometown Hero Award on Tuesday, May 19, “For her Dedication of Time, Talent, and Treasure in the Whitewater Community. She inspires people to pay it forward and leads by example. She has enthusiastically worked on both large and small scale projects to benefit the Whitewater community and beyond. Projects include Chairperson for WUL, “Lunch Fixings For Kids” for summer lunches for Whitewater students, and Birthday Drive-By during COVID Crisis Pandemic.”

Julie DuVal reported, “To her surprise and with her humble heart she said, ‘I don’t deserve this..’ But she does…”

WUL (Whitewater Unites Lives) is a locally-focused civil and human rights group that works to connect the people in our community and to create opportunities for all people to learn and support each other in our common humanity.   

Anyone who would like to nominate a local hero of any age should send their nomination, with a short description, to whitewaterunites@gmail.com