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WHS Alumni Band seeking alumni for 4th of July parade

From Dr. Don Deal:

For the 21st year, we will be putting together an alumni band for the July 4 parade. If you’re going to be in this part of the country for the holiday, please consider joining us! I know that some of you have been playing professionally while others haven’t touched it since graduation – ALL are welcome! Instrument loans are available as are fingering charts! No marching is involved, we’ll be sitting on a flatbed truck!

The parade starts at 10 AM on the 4th. We’ll plan to meet at Lincoln Elementary School (Prince St. between Highland and Walworth) around that time although we will be near the end of the parade. (The current WHS band will lead it) Do not attempt to drive up Prince Street that morning, best bet for close parking is in the Middle School (old HS) lot off Elizabeth Street. Drummers talk to me about the best way to get your equipment onto the truck. This year the parade is going from Lincoln to Main Street, then downtown to Whitewater St. and ending at the Cravath Lakefront park (near the downtown area).

PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU’RE COMING so I know how many chairs, stands & copies of music we need. Also, please forward this to any other WHS Band Alumni you know from any decade – MANY are not connected through this Facebook page [yet!]

Schumacher makes All-State in softball

Article by Ron Sdano

Alyssa Schumacher recently was named to the WFSCA All-State Second Team for softball. The sophomore catcher hit .551 this spring which places her third on the Whitewater softball all-time list for batting average. Schumacher passed Michelle Haines .549 (1984) to move into third place. Anna Lisa Lawton .558 (1991) holds the record with Missy Fojtik .554 (1983) in second.

Alyssa was also named to the All-District First Team as well as being placed on the Janesville Gazette’s All-Area Team.

Alyssa is the daughter of Mike and Shannon Schumacher

Groundbreaking for the New Prairie Village Community Center

The Fairhaven board of directors is pleased to announce and invite the community to its groundbreaking ceremony for the new Prairie Village Community Center, located at Prairie Village on County U and Fremont St, on Wednesday, June 27 at 1:00 pm.

The new Prairie Village Community Center is scheduled to open in the summer of 2019. It is designed for the residents of Prairie Village to be accessible and architecturally pleasing both inside and out, fitting the prairie setting. The Community Center will be approximately 8,000 sqft that includes a resident community gathering hall, catering kitchen, refreshment area, fitness room, game room, four season sunroom, and two outdoor patios. This year, Prairie Village has opened 25 additional sites/50 units for development. Eppstein Uhen Architects of Milwaukee was selected to design the Community Center with input from residents and Fairhaven board. Martenson-Eisele of Menasha, WI is the site engineer and Ehlert Construction and RR Walton, along with many other contractors from the area, have been selected for the project.

 

“Windows on Whitewater” exhibit displayed around town

Community members created thirty-four windows for the public art project.  All but one (that is too heavy for hanging and will perch in the Quiet Hut Sports window) are hanging up in Whitewater on the light poles. Students in Whitewater schools created eight of them.

WAA Co-President Linda Long said, “It was amazing to see what people thought of when ‘looking out my window’.”

A complete list of the Windows:

Download the StriveOn app to learn more about the Light Pole Art entries, see how they were created, and learn a little about the artists’ inspiration in creating their work. Open the app and tap the “Whitewater Arts Alliance” tile on the main page, then tap the “Explore” button to start the interactive tour. As you walk along and approach each light pole, your phone will notify you that you’ve arrived a stop on the tour. Tap “Learn More” to see the details for each piece of art.

From the creators of StriveOn:

“Every place has a story and the StriveOn app helps you interact with the people, places and things in the story.  StriveOn is designed to engage visitors and make locations come alive. It also helps users share their experiences with friends.”

To get to the StriveOn app on:

iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/striveon-activate/id1210332638?ls=1&mt=8 

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ssi.striveon

Donna Frances Stevenson, 84, of Whitewater passed away on June 20, 2018.

Donna was born on March 6, 1934, in Pittsburg, Kansas to Roy Allen and Wilma Fern (Schneider) Sherwood. She graduated from Whitewater High school and then continued on to graduate from Evanston Nursing program as an RN.

On December 3, 1955, Donna married Robert “Bob” Frank Stevenson in Whitewater where they resided until their retirement. They moved to Las Cruces New Mexico and resided there for 20 years before returning to Whitewater in 2015 to be near family.

Donna spent most of her time as a homemaker, but in her free time she was an avid golfer, on her own, and before her husband’s passing they would golf together. She and Bob traveled extensively. Donna was a member of the United Congregational Church of Whitewater, a longtime member of the Whitewater Country Club and then upon their retirement at the Picacho Hills Country Club Las Cruces New Mexico.

She is survived by her children, Crystal (Paul) Singer of Whitewater, Scott (Nancy) Stevenson of Whitewater; grandchildren, Christopher (Sheila) Singer of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, Audra Stevenson of Dallas, Texas, Angela Stevenson of Whitewater, LeAndra Stevenson of Dallas, Texas; and great-grandchildren, Connor Stevenson and Mackenzie Singer.

She is preceded in death by her husband Bob, her parents Roy and Wilma Sherwood, and her brother Robert Sherwood.

A Memorial service will take place on Monday, July 2, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Fairhaven, 435 W Starin Rd, Whitewater, WI 53190. A visitation will be held on Monday, July 2, 2018, from 10 a.m. until time of service at Fairhaven, Whitewater, Wisconsin. Private burial will take place at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123, in honor of Donna.

The family would like to give special thanks to all of the staff at Fairhaven.

The Nitardy Funeral Home Whitewater is assisting the family, www.nitardyfuneralhome.com.

Jeanette Osborn Kruchoski age 92, of Whitewater, Wisconsin passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Fairhaven in Whitewater.

Jeanette was born March 24, 1926, to Charles and Josephine (Ludwig) Osborn in Fond du Lac WI.

She graduated from UW-La Crosse in 1948 and taught for one year before marrying husband Eugene Kruchoski on June 18, 1949. Seven children in the next ten years to follow kept Jeanette forever busy.

Jeanette was a huge fan of working with her hands. She had a gift for baking, was an avid gardener, and was accomplished at both knitting and crocheting. Children and dogs always brought a smile to her face, they were both obvious soft spots in her heart as evident by her generous donations. Jeanette and Eugene enjoyed many international travels throughout the years always bringing home gifts from faraway places for family and friends.

Survived by children, Michael (Jill) Kruchoski of Albuquerque,New Mexico, Susan (Erv) Schachel of Wyndotte, Michigan, David (Juliet) Kruchoski of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Stephan (Dawn) Kruchoski of Central Point, Oregon, John Kruchoski of Whitewater, Wisconsin, Beth Krahn of Lodi, Wisconsin; sister, Lila Brown of Milwaukee; sisters-in-law Kathy Osborn of Fond du Lac and Alice Osborn; of Fond du Lac, brother and sister in law Robert & Edna Mae Kruchoski of Hibbing, Minnesota; ten grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren.

Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband Eugene, son Dennis, and six brothers & sisters.

Special thanks to The Glen at Mulberry and Fairhaven for the care she received during her last years, and Nitardy Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jefferson County Humane Society.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1225 W. Main Street, Whitewater, WI. Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery in Whitewater, WI.

Friends may call after 9:30 AM on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at the church until the time of the Mass.

The Nitardy Funeral Home Whitewater is assisting the family, www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club celebrates 40th birthday

The Kiwanis Whitewater Breakfast Club celebrated its 40th birthday last week, with a special visit by charter members Russell Saunders, Roderick Dalee, Jerome Laurent, Russell Devitt, and Ed Thele. The picnic took place at the Kiwanis Shelter at Starin Park and featured a delicious and beautiful cake by the SweetSpot.

Attendees also included Kiwanis members as well as Circle K members from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Bruce Wayne Hogue, 67, of Whitewater passed away on June 15, 2018.

Bruce was born on August 9, 1950, in Sheboygan to Virgil Karl and Shirley (Kline) Hogue.  He graduated from Concordia High School.  On March 27, 1976, he married Katherine Margaret Moraski.  They spent eight years in Caledonia before moving to Whitewater.  Bruce was a self-employed mechanic for a couple years and then worked at Converse Equipment for 10 years, and Briggs and Stratton and Generac for 15 years.

In his free time, Bruce enjoyed working on cars, antique cars, ATVing, snowmobiling, watching NASCAR and playing Santa Claus for children’s events.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Kathy of Whitewater; children, Corey Wayne (Toni) Hogue, Erin Renee (Chris) Such; grandchildren, Brianna Hogue, Jaxon Hogue, Paige Such; and very special grand puppy, Lola.

He is predeceased by his parents, Virgil and Shirley; sister, Vicki; and in-laws, Larry and Lois Moraski.

No Formal Services are planned at this time.

The Nitardy Funeral Home Whitewater is assisting the family, www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

Whippet City Running Club – FREE class for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade!

This class helps kids learn how running can be a fun, positive, and healthy activity for lifelong fitness. Current high school/middle school cross country coaching staff and student-athletes in grades 7-12 will be present during each session to help maintain a positive, inviting, and welcoming environment for all individuals. No experience is necessary for children to participate, and families are encouraged to come and walk/run while their children attend the class. We will run on campus trails that vary in terrain, and ice water will be provided at each session. You just need to bring a water bottle and come dressed ready to run! The final session will include a short cross-country style race with appropriate flagging and a start/finish area. All registered K-6 participants that attend two out of the three course sessions before July 4, will receive a free entry into the July 4th Whippet City Mile event.

The class will meet in Lot 22 off of Schwager Drive on the UW-Whitewater campus, near the Baseball Field and Track Complex.

Meeting dates: Tuesday and Thursday, 6 – 7 pm. June 26, 28, July 3, 5, 10, 12.

Register on the Whitewater Park and Rec webpage (https://whitewater.recdesk.com). Click on “programs” and search for Whippet City Running Club. Class number 1901.21

Walton Oaks Park tree damaged in strong storm

Article and photos by Sherry Stanek

Walton Oaks Park, a 2.6 acre park located at the west end of Bloomingfield Drive, is a rare Oak savanna remnant with beautiful Burr Oak trees that are older than the state of Wisconsin. As you approach the park,  a giant Burr Oak, which was used as a model for the Whitewater Urban Forestry Commission logo,  greets you.  A large branch near the middle of the tree came down during the Friday, June 16 storm, taking with it two more large branches of the tree. Fortunately, the tree will survive under the care of city staff arborists. However, today is a reminder that everyone that loves this beautiful park, and those that don’t know they do yet, should go soon and enjoy all of its beautiful trees, the huge variety of birds and native plants because we can’t take for granted that they will always be here.