All are invited to Messy Church on August 8 from 6:30 – 8 pm at First United Methodist Church in Whitewater. Messy Church is a new way of “doing church” based on hands-on learning.
Join us as we worship, create, and grow together in a deeper understanding of God’s love for us and for all. Contact Beth at christianed@fumcwhitewater.org for more information.
Visit the Messy Church Facebook event page for more details.
Despite the rainy weather and chilly temperatures, the ski team placed 4th and won the Best Comedy Award in the statewide tournament held July 19 – 22 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
The Whitewater Minneiska water ski team together with the Elkhorn Lauderdale team was very proud of their combined efforts and look forward to the teams’ permanent merger!
Check out their Facebook page to see where you can see the next performance!
Wisconsin Makers is having an Open Make Night, Tuesday, August 2, 6-8pm. Our technology area is second to none with a laser engraver and 3D printers. Stop in and make something.
There will also be tours given of the MakerSpace.
Wisconsin Makers Inc
200 E Clay Street
Whitewater, WI 53190
Pictured with Anna is Kasey Reed representing First Citizen’s State Bank
Anna Lucht of Stone School 4-H Club would like to extend her thanks to all of the businesses that bid on her market pig at the Jefferson County Fair this year. Thank you to Frawley Oil, Jefferson County AgriBusiness Club, Whitewater Veterinary Hospital, AP Crop Insurance, Delta Electric, McCarthy Farms, and The Scharine Group for their generous bids on her animal and special thanks to First Citizen’s State Bank of Whitewater for purchasing her pig. Their support of 4-H, FFA, Wisconsin agriculture, and youth in the community is greatly appreciated. This year concluded Anna’s eligibility in 4-H and she would like to thank everyone for a great 4-H career. She is currently a sophomore at UW- River Falls majoring in Animal Science.
From Blake Scharine on August 5, 2018:
Greetings from Silverthorne, CO!
After leaving the 95-100° heat, long, straight and flat roads of Nebraska we journeyed to Silverthorne, CO. Just west of Denver. The scenery quickly went from huge steer lots and lush 10′ tall corn to mountains, curving highways and plenty of traffic.
Thankfully the temps cooled down as the corn disappeared and we even got a light mist of rain for 5 min, although not enough to even begin to take the first layer of bugs off the bikes. Rain is a factor on a motorcycle, as you can imagine.
*When do I pull over for the group?
*Do I watch my radar and pull over pre-emptively?
*If just light rain, keep going & wait if it gets heavier?
*If heavy, do I find the quickest exit under a gas station roof?
ALL THIS FOR THE SAKE OF PUTTING ON RAINGEAR or NOT PUTTING ON RAINGEAR.
Well, I don’t carry raingear so I debate with myself what to do for the group as I’m riding. This happened Thursday night… it began to spit rain and the wheels started turning but about exactly 5 seconds from the first drop, guess what song popped up on my music list… “Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head”!! 15 hours of downloaded music on shuffle and that comes on. God has an awesome sense of humor!
The next morning, leaving Colorado, it rained quite heavy for over an hour, leaving a dose of wet reality that Colorado really needs rain and even though we pray for dry riding, residents are praying for much-needed moisture.
Heading from Silverthorne, CO our next stop is destination Torrey, UT for 5 nights. Even though it’s interstate… I believe I-70 through Glen Canyon may be the most scenic of any interstate in the US and it goes on for a good chunk of time!
Exiting off I-70 to Utah 24 was spectacular and was like a 90-mile scenery crescendo! It began with canyonland type rock plateaus to Red towers of rock. To weaving through great vertical rock walls mountains of bright mineral striped bases and all the while swerving through 45 miles of brand new pavement!
Thank you, God, for keeping us safe all the way & astounding us with your creation.
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, 
From Blake Scharine on August 3, 2018:
Greetings friends!
Our 15th annual Banner City Biker summer trip took off from Jessica’s after a healthy breakfast. The destination this year is Torrey, Utah, on the west edge of Capital Reef Park, a stunning area of rocks and spires, canyons, monster rock outcroppings and huge cliffs!
Our group is just a bit smaller in numbers (life got in the way for some of our regulars) but we have some new riders as well! Our first stop will be Fremont Nebraska!
Heres the crew for 2018 Utah… 16 bikes and 22 people: Blake Scharine, Jeff & Kathy Foreyt, Cliff & Patty Storlie, Dick & Janet Jones, Russ & Mary Rogers, Rich & Vicki Noel, Rick & Samantha Noel, Mark & Marge Knudson, Scot & Joan Klabunde, Fred Klabunde & Karen Sautbine, Mike (Skippy) Mills, John Sanderson, and Jim Pieper.
It looks dry & hot in the forecast and that’s biking weather.
Day 1 was about 475 miles with the plan to meet John Sanderson
In Fremont. Average temp was 85 – 90 degrees thru most of the ride. We made a stop at JP cycle in Anamosa, IA and kept pushing through Iowa. Did you know there is a ton of corn and hogs all through Iowa? Well of course you did! Crops look great over here as they do at home. Lots of flat open road to cover as we enter Nebraska…until my next installment.
The next installment of the Banner City Bikers’ trip to Torrey, Utah will be posted tomorrow, August 6, 2018.
Born in Cicero and raised in Berwyn, Illinois, by first-generation Czechoslovakian immigrant parents, Joseph and Marie Svec, Joe went on to establish a career in academics as Professor of Theater Arts. He completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theater Arts, English and History at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, and his Master’s degree in Theater Arts at The University of Wisconsin in Madison where he wrote his dissertation, “Czech Theater 1918-1938”. He then taught briefly at Minot State University, North Dakota and Valparaiso University, Indiana before returning to Cornell as Professor of Theater for the duration of his career. In addition to directing and designing sets for all college productions, he established a summer community theater and a well-loved student-directed children’s theater program.
During his summer months off from teaching and directing theater, Joe’s interests in architecture and history were employed in the restoration of historic homes in Mt. Vernon. He took great pride and care in rehabilitating them to their original appearance and greatly contributed to the preservation of Mt. Vernon’s beauty and appeal. After retirement, he embarked on his final project, restoring an Opera House in West Branch, Iowa.
He also had a deep passion for music and visitors could expect to hear the local classical music station played throughout the day. He enjoyed collecting vintage recordings, eventually selling to customers worldwide.
He married colleague, Karen Coburn, who had assisted him often with his musical theater productions. After retirement, the couple enjoyed traveling, residing for many years in Tucson, Arizona with several extended stays in Prague, Czech Republic and eventually settling in Karen’s hometown of Whitewater, Wisconsin.
Joe is survived by his wife, Karen, two sons from a previous marriage, John Svec and Joe Svec III (Teresa), and grandchildren Joe Svec IV, (14) and Thalia Svec (11) all of Iowa City, Iowa.
Joe was a kind, generous and creative man, and will be dearly missed.
The Nitardy Funeral Home, Whitewater, WI is assisting the family, www.nitardyfuneralhome.com
Summer school was a bit different for students in Whitewater’s middle school four-week bilingual afternoon program this year. Service learning was the focus. Community partnerships were established that encouraged students to give back through a variety of projects while learning important skills. Students visited the Whitewater Nature Preserve where they learned about invasive species and assisted in the removal of garlic mustard. The Ice Age Trail of Walworth County provided students an opportunity to learn about this national trail while working on trail maintenance. Students also visited Whitewater’s Effigy Mounds Preserve and had a chance to be immersed in the history of the sacred grounds. Another project students enjoyed was creating artwork for the Bethel House. After learning about joy and discussing what brings joy, students created canvases that displayed this feeling. Students rounded out their final week by assisting in the Lincoln Elementary School Garden where there were interactive lessons and some garden projects to attend to. About 15 students participated in these unique experiences. Even though the projects challenged students, they enjoyed the opportunity to give back to their community.
Spring 2018 Graduates
Jacquelyn Caldwell, School of Business, Bachelor of Business Administration, Business: Marketing, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Callie Hebert, College of Letters and Science, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Arts, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Sara Hilliger, College of Letters and Science, Bachelor of Arts, English, Graduated with Distinction, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Courtney Martens, School of Nursing, Bachelor of Science-Nursing, Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Stephanie Nelson, School of Education, Bachelor of Science-Art, Art, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ashley Young, Col of Agricultural & Life Sci, Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences, Graduated with Distinction, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Scott Zahn, Col of Agricultural & Life Sci, Bachelor of Science, Wildlife Ecology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Katey L. Meschler, College of Education and Human Services, Literacy, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
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
ART IN MANY MEDIA by the ART.club members:
Sue Arndt
Kathy Gibbs
Mary Jo Manus
Chantel Stried
Chris Stried
Now in the SweetSpot Gallery located in Whitewater at 226 W Whitewater Street during the months of July and August.
