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Richard Hubert Victor Regelein, 96, Whitewater, passed away with family by his side on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Reena Senior Living in Fort Atkinson, WI

Richard Hubert Victor Regelein, 96, Whitewater, passed away with family by his side on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Reena Senior Living in Fort Atkinson, WI.

Richard was born on February 11, 1923 in Litchville, ND to Benjamin Albert Ludwig Regelein and Ana Mitilda Carolina (Busche) Regelein. Richard served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was part of the PFC 355th ENGR REG. He was awarded military medals of Good Conduct, European-African-Middle Eastern Theatre Service Medal, three Overseas Service Bars, 5 Battle Stars-Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes, Central Europe and a Victory medal. Richard served 2 ½ years. Entered service April 4, 1943, Discharged October 31st, 1945. Overseas service 1 year, 10 months and 8 days.

On June 11, 1949 he married Beverly Luplow. She preceded him in death on May 1, 2019. Richard was employed by the Regelein Roofing Company, and later in the home building business. He retired from the Whitewater School District in their maintenance department. Richard enjoyed fishing, gardening and traveling with Beverly. He was a member of First English Lutheran Church.

He is survived by his brother Earnest Walter Regelein, Whitewater; nieces and nephews Jerry Wolfram, James (Rose Schroeder) Wolfram, John (Beverly) Wolfram, Tom (Helene) Regelein, Ray Regelein, Elizabeth (Noel) Barrera, and Andrew (Raechel) Luplow. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brother, Harvey; and sister Florence Wolfram.

A memorial service with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at First English Lutheran Church, 401 W. Main St., Whitewater, WI 53190. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

As an expression of sympathy you may wish to consider memorials to First English Lutheran Church or to Rainbow Hospice.

The family would like to thank the staff at Reena Senior Living and Rainbow Hospice for their care and compassion.

Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

Joyce E. Dougherty, age 97, passed away on January 14, 2020 at Fairhaven Retirement Community

JOYCE ELSIE DOUGHERTY

February 5, 1922 – January 14, 2020

Joyce E. Dougherty, age 97, passed away on January 14, 2020 at Fairhaven Retirement Community in Whitewater where she had lived for the past 6½ years.  She was born February 5, 1922, in Whitewater, Wisconsin, the first of two children of Lloyd and Elsie (Uglow) Taylor.  She grew up in LaGrange, WI, and graduated from City High in Whitewater.  Joyce received her bachelor’s degree in education from Whitewater State Teachers College, did graduate work at the University of Colorado in Boulder and in 1971 received her master’s degree in education from the University of North Texas in Denton. 

In 1949 Joyce married H. James Dougherty, Jr., of Oklahoma. Soon after their marriage, Jim received his law degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.  Joyce taught elementary education, principally 4th grade, for many years – first in Wisconsin and Illinois and, after her marriage, in Oklahoma and Texas.  After the death of her beloved husband Jim, Joyce retired “back” to Wisconsin in 1991.

In her retirement, Joyce enjoyed travel – both throughout the United States and internationally. She worked tirelessly for her church, was a member of United Methodist Women and enjoyed spending time with her family. Due to declining mobility, Joyce lived her last 6½ years in nursing care at Fairhaven.  Even so, she did her best to remain “active” in family gatherings, her church and activities at Fairhaven. She always retained her interest in family and current events and found many ways to help those in need.

Joyce is survived by her brother Dean Taylor, her nephew Chuck Taylor and his wife Barb (all of Whitewater), a niece Carrie James (Jeff) and her family of Olympia, Washington, and a nephew Michael Taylor (Carlye) of Odenton, Maryland.  Joyce was predeceased by her parents, her sister-in-law Shirley Taylor and her husband Jim.

A celebration of life for Joyce will be held in Fellowship Hall at Fairhaven Retirement Community, 435 W Starin Rd, Whitewater, WI, at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, January 20, 2020.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to The Time is Now (Lake Geneva) or the Memorials Committee of First United Methodist Church – Whitewater.

Joyce’s family would like to thank the staff at Fairhaven, particularly those on 3rd Floor, for their years of care and concern for Joyce.

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

ThreadBender Fiber Artists to Exhibit Quilts at Cultural Arts Center in February

The ThreadBender Fiber Arts Exhibition for February of 2020 features 15 participating fiber artists and 44 quilts.  The show runs January 30 to February 23 each Thursday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at the Whitewater Arts Alliance’s Cultural Arts Center on 402 West Main Street.

A free reception will be on Sunday, February 2 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. with refreshments.

The ThreadBender Fiber Arts group does periodic challenges for their members and the artworks from various challenges will include: Anything Goes, Octabulous, Photo Inspiration: Door, and a section which was an open artist choice for display as well. 

More information about their work can be found at:  https://threadbendersblog.wordpress.com/

Taylor McDarison, Part-Time Gallery Manager for the Cultural Arts Center, said, “The ThreadBenders are a creative, innovative fiber arts group with so much gusto and passion in each of their projects. The challenges their members undergo are both incredibly intriguing and awe inspiring. There’s certainly no lack of love for every laborious stitch and collection of all the unique fabrics. It has been a privilege to collaborate with this group and I cannot wait to share this upcoming quilt exhibition!”

The Cultural Arts Center is located on 402 West Main Street in the historic White building near the Birge Fountain. Parking is behind the building. An elevator is available for access from the parking lot entrance. 

The mission of the Whitewater Arts Alliance is to promote the visual and performing arts through an alliance of artists, individuals, educational resources, and organizations to promote creativity and diversity that will serve to educate and enrich the lives of the residents of the Whitewater community and surrounding areas.

Fort Healthcare to Introduce Free Health and Wellness Educational Discussions

Fort HealthCare will be providing a series of educational discussions related to health and wellness in the Whitewater community for 2020.  Programming is free and open to the public. Mike Wallace, President/CEO of Fort HealthCare, will kick off the educational discussions on January 23, 2020 at Fairhaven Senior Services, starting at 1:15 pm.  Mr. Wallace will share thoughts on how we can improve the US healthcare system, as well as ways that Fort HealthCare has organized itself to improve the communities’ health.  

Educational discussions are scheduled to take place at either Fairhaven Senior Services (435 W Starin Rd) or Seniors in the Park (Starin Park Building 504 W Starin Rd).  Although geared for the aging population, these discussions are meant to provide education for preventative care and anyone is welcome to attend.  Health and wellness topics may include, but are not limited to, pre-diabetes, mindfulness & meditation, conservative care to protect your hands, nutritional needs for the aging population, cognitive health and medication safety.  A list of confirmed topics and dates are as follows.

Thursday, January 23, 2020 1:15 pmFairhaven Senior Services, 435 W Starin Rd Whitewater, WI
What the health is going on? Building a Healthy Community. Mike Wallace, President/CEO Fort HealthCare, Inc.
There is much that can be improved in the US Healthcare system.  See how Fort HealthCare has organized itself to improve the communities’ health and hear the results of their efforts.
Wednesday, March 4, 2020 1:15 pmFairhaven Senior Services, 435 W Starin Rd Whitewater, WI
Pre-Diabetes: Join the conversation! Karen Woodland, Registered Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Educator
Are you at risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes?  If so, you may be able to do some- thing about it. Prediabetes comes before diabetes and often gets overlooked. In this presentation, we will explore prediabetes and discuss the scope of this health challenge, how to find out if you have prediabetes and what you may be able to do right now to improve your chances of preventing or delaying the onset of Type 2 Diabetes. 
Thursday, April 9, 2020 1:15 pmFairhaven Senior Services, 435 W Starin Rd Whitewater, WI
Mindfulness & Meditation Carrie Garity, Registered Yoga Teacher RYT 500
What is mindfulness?  Join the conversation on mindfulness and learn various meditation and breathing techniques for stress reduction and better overall well-being.  
Monday, June 22, 2020 1:00 pmSeniors in the Park, 504 W Starin Rd Whitewater, WI
Are your hands OK? Laura Nyquist, Occupational Therapist & Certified Hand Therapist
Learn how to identify a normal stress or ache in your hands versus when you should see a healthcare provider.  You will learn about a variety of common hand conditions.  You will also learn conservative care and how to protect your hands.  Finally, learn when to seek care from a hand therapist or orthopedic physician.  
Thursday, July 16, 2020 1:15 pmFairhaven Senior Services, 435 W Starin RdWhitewater, WINutritional Needs for the Aging Population Traci Wilson, Registered Dietitian
There are many age-related challenges that we must face as we get older.  Many of these challenges can hinder proper nutrition which can lead to other problems.  Learn about foods to focus on for better aging, tips to make nutrition easier, as well as pre- paring meals for one or two.
Wednesday, August 5, 2020 1:00 pmSeniors in the Park, 504 W Starin Rd Whitewater, WI
The Facts on Fats Traci Wilson, Registered Dietitian
Fat is an essential nutrient that our bodies need to provide energy and to support cell growth.  Fat is also important for our bodies to absorb certain nutrients and produce important hormones. A healthy eating pattern includes fats in small amounts. Learn which fats to love, those to limit, and which ones to eliminate.  Also learn how to in- corporate a variety of healthy oils into your daily meal plan through different foods and cooking.  

Fort HealthCare is committed to improving the health and well-being of our communities, with a vision to be the healthiest community in Wisconsin. As the leading healthcare provider in the region, it is our goal to reach as many members of the community as possible with health and wellness messages, providing tools and resources to help individuals improve their health and quality of life, while collaborating with several partners to positively improve the population’s health overall on a long term basis. For more information, visit FortHealthCare.com. 

Wesley Ivan Nelson, age 93, of Kenosha (formerly Whitewater) passed away on January 12, 2020 at Manor Care in Kenosha

Wesley Ivan Nelson, age 93, of Kenosha (formerly Whitewater), passed away on January 12, 2020 at Manor Care in Kenosha. He was born on October 31, 1926 in Milwaukee, WI to Harold S. and Neva (Ridge) Nelson.

Wesley graduated Whitewater High School in 1945, and then the University of Wisconsin-Madison/WALSA in 1950 with a degree in Agriculture.

He was a member of 1st United Methodist Church in Whitewater since 1939, which is where he and his future wife, Wava Jean met in 1946, and they were married on June 18, 1950 in Reedsburg WI. Wesley ran the family farm from 1950 – 1959; he was the 3rd generation family farmer on the Clover Valley Road farm. After the farm, Wesley worked at the University of Whitewater as the Grounds Supervisor from 1960 – 1982, then at the City of Whitewater as the Facilities Supervisor from 1982 – 1987. After retiring in 1987, he volunteered at the Rock River Thresheree in Edgerton WI. Wesley and Wava Jean moved to town in 1959 and resided in the same home on Highland Street until moving to Kenosha in 2015.

He excelled in music his entire life, playing the tuba since the age of 10 until the early 1980’s. As a high school student he took 1st place at the National Solo & Ensemble competition in Minnesota beating out 80 other tuba players. Also while in high school he performed a duet during a concert with legendary trumpeter, Herbert L. Clarke and later in life played in dance bands, local polka bands (including being an original member of the famed Whitewater Booster Band), and recorded with various bands including saxophonist, Boots Randolph.

Wesley loved woodworking, gardening flowers and vegetables, the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, Wisconsin Badgers, and attending all football, basketball and baseball games at UW-Whitewater rooting on his beloved Warhawks.

Wesley liked being involved in the community; when he was younger he was a member of the Whitewater and LaGrange 4-H clubs starting in 1937; at the age of 15 he won the American Horse and Mule Association Award for showing his 1st place prize-winning Belgian Horse “King.” He was a committee member/merit badge counselor for the Boy Scout Troop #173 in Whitewater, a member of the Janesville Barbershop Chorus from 1948-2012; in 1988 he won Barbershopper of the year, and he was a part of the 1957-1958 International Barbershop Championship Chorus.

He is survived by his wife, Wava Jean Nelson of Kenosha (formerly Whitewater); son, Scott (Geri) Nelson of Lake Villa, IL; grandson, Benjamin Nelson of Germantown, WI; granddaughter, Elaina Nelson of Charleston, IL; and brother, Wilbur “Rocky” Nelson of San Antonio, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Nitardy Funeral Home in Whitewater, 550 N. Newcomb St., Whitewater, WI 53190, with the Rev. Susan Bresser officiating. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Whitewater. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the family. www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

Whitewater Unified School District 2020-21 Kindergarten Registration February 13, 2020

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Calling all 2020-2021 4K and New Kindergarten students
(coming from outside our current Whitewater 4K programs)!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: 
Our 4K and Kindergarten registration day is coming up on February 13 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Central Office (419 S. Elizabeth Street, Whitewater, WI).

WHITEWATER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ENROLLMENT PROCESS

  1. Complete online enrollment between January 31 – Feburary 13!
    Get started at: www.wwusd.org, under the “Enroll Now” tab.  
  2. Come to Central Office February 13 for Registration Day
    Bring your child’s original birth certificate and proof of residency
        *If you cannot attend February 13, please call
        Cynthia Collins at 262-472-8700 for an individual appointment time.   
  3. Placement will be finalized on June 1, 2020.  Families will be called by the school
    if placement is different than discussed on February 13, 2020.    

4K REGISTRATION REMINDERS:

  • A child must be 4 years old by September 1.  No early entrances are allowed into 4K.
  • AM and PM preference will be considered on a first come first serve basis.
  • The expectation is that the enrolled student is “potty” trained.
  • A 4K student may attend 4K for one year.
  • $10.00 Registration Fee will be collected. 
  • 4K is part of the elementary school and good attendance is important.  
  • Please bring:
    • Birth Certificate, Immunization records, proof of residency and registration fee if not paid online.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION REMINDERS:

  • Child must be 5 years old by September 1. 
  • $20.00 Registration Fee will be collected.
  • Please bring:
    • Birth Certificate, Immunization records, proof of residency and registration fee if not paid online.  

Thank you for choosing The Whitewater Unified School District!

Llamando a todos los estudiantes 2020-2021 4K y Nuevo Kindergarten
(que viene de fuera de nuestras actuales programas de Whitewater 4K)!

Marque su calendario:Nuestro registro 4K y Kinder se acerca el 13 de febrero a las 9 a.m.-1 p.m. y 3 p.m.-7 pm en la Oficina Central (419 S. Elizabeth Street, Whitewater, WI ).

Whitewater Unified School District Proceso de inscripcion:

  1. Completa de inscripcion en linea entre el 31 de enero a 13de febrero ! Comience en: www.wwusd.org abajo “Enroll Now” tab.  
  2.  Venga ala oficina central el 13 de febrero para el dia de inscripcion Traiga la acta de nacimiento original de su hijo y el comprobante de residencia.  ** Si no puede asistir el 13 de febrero, llame al Cynthia Collins al 262-472-8700 para una cita individual.
  3. La colocacion se finalizara el 1 de junio 2020.  La escuela llamara a las familias si la colocacion es diferente de que hablaron el 13 de febrero de 2020.

RECORDATORIO DE REGISTRO 4K:

  •    El niño debe tener 4 años para del 1  septiembre 
  •    La preferencia de AM y PM se considerará por orden de llegada.
  •    La expectative es que el estudiante registrado este entrenado para ir al baño
  •   Un estudiante de 4K puede asistir a 4K por un año.
  •   Se cobrará una tarifa de registro de $ 10.00.
  •     4K es parte de la escuela primaria y la buena asistencia es importante
    • Acta de nacimiento, registros de vacunación, y la cuota de inscripción

RECORDATORIO DE REGISTRO Kinder:

  • El niño debe tener 5 años para del 1  septiembre 
  • $ 20.00 para la cuota de inscripción 
  • favor traer:
    • Acta de nacimiento, registros de vacunación, y la cuota de inscripción

Gracias por elegir El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Whitewater!

33rd Annual Martin Luther King Commemorative Event at UW-Whitewater

This event takes place on January 22nd from 3:30 – 5:00 pm and the keynote speaker will be Dr. Eddie Moore. This event is being hosted by the Office of Student Diversity, Engagement & Success, University Housing, and the Learn Center. Parking will be available in Lot 7 next to the Visitor’s Center. This event is free and community members are invited to attend.

Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr. currently serves as Director of The Privilege Institute (TPI) and The National White Privilege Conference (WPC), both founded under his direction to provide opportunities and possibilities for research, publications, speaking and collaborations by those committed to true social and institutional change. He received his Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Leadership Studies at the University of Iowa and under his direction and inclusive relationship model the White Privilege Conference has become one of the top national and international conferences for participants who want to move beyond dialogue and into action around issues of diversity, power, privilege, and leadership.

In 2014 Dr. Moore founded The Privilege Institute, which engages people in research, education, action and leadership through workshops, conferences, publications and collaborative partnerships and relationships. The non-profit umbrella organization now includes not only the White Privilege Conference but also a fully on-line peer reviewed journal, “Understanding and Dismantling Privilege,” of which Dr. Moore is a founding editor, a Speakers Bureau for speaker connections, research opportunities for social justice and collaboration opportunities through outreach and service-learning. The Black Male Think Tank meets yearly at The White Privilege Conference and is committed to being a visible and community-based asset to the lives of young black males and providing them with the Action, Serving, Healing, Innovating, Educating, Loving and Developing that “affirms their existence, cultivates their excellence, supports their development, raises their consciousness and protects them from white supremacy and other forms of oppression.”*

Investigation into October’s Fatal Pedestrian/Vehicle Crash Completed; No Citations Issued (Updated)

January 14, 2020 – Aaron Raap, City of Whitewater Chief of Police, shared today with The Whitewater Banner that the Walworth County Sheriff’s Department crash reconstruction of the fatal traffic accident involving a vehicle and pedestrian on October 20, 2019 has been completed. Kay Gustafson, 71, of Whitewater was struck and later died due to her injuries. The accident took place at the crosswalk near the 1300 block of West Main Street. Raap stated that the investigation did not establish that the driver was using her cell phone, was impaired by drugs or alcohol, or was distracted in any other manner. The driver was estimated to have been traveling at 24-28 m.p.h. in the 25 m.p.h. speed zone. Per the statement of the driver and the only identified witness, who was a few car lengths behind the involved vehicle, the pedestrian was not seen before being struck. The investigation indicated that the pedestrian may have made a sudden movement into traffic. Consequently, the Whitewater Police Department has decided not to issue any citations. The Banner has chosen not to identify the 21-year-old driver. Raap also indicated that there was little indication that the design of the crosswalk or its surroundings contributed to the tragedy.

Roger Helming, 90, of Whitewater passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Hearthstone/Fairhaven Senior Community

Roger Helming, 90, of Whitewater WI passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Hearthstone/Fairhaven Senior Community.

Roger was born March 19, 1929 in Plymouth WI to Calvin and Esther (Scheib) Helming. Roger graduated from North High School, Sheboygan WI in 1948, and then went into the Navy. After military service, he married Shirley Stichert on June 6, 1953 and then went to UW-Whitewater to receive a teaching degree. He also attained his MS in Education from the University of North Dakota. Roger and Shirley had four children. Roger taught high school business and coached basketball at Stockbridge, Monroe and Sheboygan North High Schools. In 1967 they moved to Whitewater WI where Roger taught in the College of Business and then became the Assistant Director of Placement Services at UW-Whitewater until his retirement in 1990.

Roger was preceded in death by his brother, Calvin Helming; and wife, Shirley.

He is survived by his children, Hope (Charles) Lindholm, Whitewater WI; Hal Helming, Whitewater WI; David Helming, McFarland WI; Heidi (Dan) Jaworski, Waterford WI; four grandchildren, Jacob Helming, Joshua Helming, Michael Helming, Kaitlyn Helming; and three grandchildren, Lily and Emma Helming, and Jace Helming.

A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Whitewater. Visitation will take place from 10 a.m. until the time of services at the church.

Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

www.nitardyfuneralhome.com