PLATTEVILLE, Wis. (February 8, 2023) – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announced its Chancellor’s List, honoring those with perfect 4.0 grade-point averages for the fall 2022 semester.
Students from this area who earned the 4.0 grade-point average include:
Whitewater, WI
David Cushman, Undecided LAE, UW-Platteville Allison Heckert, Health and Human Performance, UW-Platteville
UW-Platteville announces Dean’s List
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. (February 8, 2023) – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announces its Dean’s List, honoring those full-time students who earned high honors in the fall 2022 semester.
College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture and the College of Liberal Arts and Education require grade-point averages of 3.75 and above for Dean’s List honors, while the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science requires students to reach at least a 3.50.
Students from this area on the Dean’s List include:
Whitewater, WI
David Cushman, Undecided LAE, UW-Platteville Allison Heckert, Health and Human Performance, UW-Platteville Andrea Kuhl, Ornamental Horticulture, UW-Platteville Samantha Sullivan, Industrial and Systems Engineering, UW-Platteville Alex Vidales Gallegos, Industrial Engineering, UW-Platteville
Beauford Joe Shepherd, age 84, of Whitewater, WI passed away February 7, 2023.
Beauford was born in Muscoda, WI on August 22, 1938, the son of Bert and Grace (Fazel) Shepherd. He married Ardella Wilson on June 2, 1962.
Beauford worked for the City of Whitewater for over 25 years. He liked to cheer on the Packers, visit the casinos and dance along to Elvis songs.
Beauford will be dearly missed and is survived by his wife, Ardella; two sons Rory (Jean) Shepherd of Whitewater, WI, Michael (Terri) Shepherd of Milton, WI; five daughters, Sandra Gaffner of Milton, WI, Betty Jo (Dan) Mattrisch of Fort Atkinson, WI, Bobbi Jo (Trent) Dahlke of Waterloo, WI, Billie Jo (Darin) Olp of Whitewater, WI, Wanda (Jennifer) Shepherd of Whitewater, WI; four stepchildren, Bonnie (Bob) Magee of Pound, WI, Pat (Larry) Snorek of West Allis, WI, Fred (Kim) Snorek of Oostburg, WI & Doug (Deb) Snorek of Florence, AZ; 19 grandchildren 31 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great- grandchildren; three siblings, Don (Irene) Shepherd of San Diego, CA, Norman Shepherd of Clinton, IA and Arlene (Ken) Rundle of West Bend, WI.
Beauford was preceded in death by his parents; twelve brothers and sisters, Basil, Esther, Robert, Clifford, Roland, Margaret, Madeline, Ernest, Bernice, Beulah, Marion, Ken and one stepson; Jerry Snorek.
The family would like to give special thanks to Mercy Hospital staff in Janesville, especially Paul, who gave compassionate care to Beauford.
A memorial visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Nitardy Funeral Home, 550 N. Newcomb St., Whitewater, WI 53190.
Mike Alvarez teaches the first drawing class at Wisconsin Makers on Feb. 2. The free class takes place Thursdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. All ages are welcome and people may attend any classes they wish.
A free weekly drawing class is being held each Thursday at Wisconsin Makers in Whitewater. Taught by Mike Alvarez of Whitewater, the class takes place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the makerspace, located at 200 E. Clay Street. The first drawing class — presented by the Whitewater Art Club — was held February 2. However, interested area residents of all ages are welcome to attend whenever they are able. “You can start at any time; these are not formal academic classes,” Alvarez said. “These classes are to have fun and spark imagination.”
The next class on February 9 will address other drawing techniques, including paper-cut art. Alvarez is the owner of Handy Mike LLC, a handyman service. He particularly enjoys drawing, painting, woodcarving, and pottery, and eventually plans to hold classes in those subjects. as well. Being bilingual, Alvarez hopes to generate interest from the Latino community, as well. Club members need not join Wisconsin Makers to participate. However, donations toward paying utilities would be greatly appreciated.
Wisconsin Makers is a makerspace that creates an affordable, collaborative and educational environment that inspires people of all ages to becoming innovators within their communities by unlocking their skills through continual training. It has members from Jefferson, Walworth, Rock and Waukesha counties and beyond, and all have access to the workshops around the clock. The facility houses machine, welding/fabrication, electronics, automotive, 3-D printing, laser engraving and woodworking shops. It also offers pottery, ceramics, metal art, quilting, fabric arts, matting/framing and more. The building is accessible and has off-street parking, WiFi, and many other amenities. For more information about the makerspace, contact Chris Spangler at (920) 728-2960. For more information about the drawing class, contact Alvarez at (920) 397-1022 or whitewaterartclub@gmail.com.
Like Tulsa Time*, Dementia Time may have little connection with reality. “One morning recently, I heard noises in the hallway at 1:30 in the morning” says a caregiver whose mom has dementia. “Here comes mom fully clothed going to the kitchen and expecting breakfast. You show her the clock and that it is totally dark outside. She has breakfast anyway and goes back to bed.”
The concept of the Bookcase Story can help us understand why a person with dementia has trouble with logical and sequential activities. Think of the healthy brain as a tall shelf full of interesting books.
The books on the top shelf represent memories of facts and skills for thinking in complex or complicated ways. When dementia rocks the bookcase, the books on the top shelf begin to fall out. The person may not remember what they were told moments before, such as, it is time to get ready to leave the house. She forgets the many behaviors required – bathing, dressing, eating – and in what sequence they must be performed. This is extremely frustrating for the caregivers and may lead to impatience and negative emotions.
At the same time that executive function is fading, the emotional center of the brain, the amygdala, is fully open for business and may well be until the end of life. Emotions of love, happiness, kindness, respect, patience and warmth are alive and well in the person with dementia. Understanding this is the key to interacting with a person with dementia. Love is the answer! The caregiver is fully capable of knowing how to get ready to leave the house for errands, but he/she must step back and unlock those good feelings in their loved one in order to smooth the process.
The person with dementia cannot respond to logical reasoning; those functions are lost. But emotions – both positive and negative – are fully felt. The person with dementia reacts just like you or me to anger, impatience, bullying or pushing. They become fearful, lethargic, depressed and withdrawn. But shower your loved one with gentle touching, hand-holding, smiles, eye contact and words of kindness and you will have a different result.
Thank you to Dementia Friends for the Bookcase Story graphic. Click here to find where you can take the one-hour “Dementia Friends” training online or locally: https://dementiafriendsusa.org/. Watch this short trailer to see what you will learn from Dementia Friends training. https://youtu.be/x9g0oK2G9x8
The song is about a guy who leaves Oklahoma for the bright lights of Hollywood, but discovers that he is much happier back home where he can set his watch to “Tulsa Time,” where things happen at a much slower pace. The original version of this song was released earlier in 1978 on Don Williams’ album Expressions.
This article is submitted by Dementia Friendly Community Initiative, a program of Whitewater Seniors in the Park. Anyone interested in learning about Whitewater’s DFCI is cordially invited to attend one of the monthly meetings.
WHITEWATER HS CLASS OF 1973 – SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR 50TH CLASS REUNION
Mark your calendars for Friday & Saturday, September 8 & 9, 2023, when the WHS Class of 1973 will celebrate our 50th Class Reunion!
Get details, update your contact information, connect with friends, register to attend, and watch for reunion information updates through our class website: www.whitewaterhsclassof73.com or on our Whitewater High School Class of 1973 Facebook page. Please share this with other classmates to be sure we get the word out and reach as many as possible.
Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program available to help Wisconsin keep the heat on
Gov. Tony Evers, the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), and the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) are sharing a reminder that the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) is here to help residential households with energy assistance and weatherization needs. Each year, more than 200,000 households across the state turn to WHEAP for help with their heating and electric bills.
“No one should have to choose between putting food on the table or keeping their heat on during the winter,” said Gov. Evers. “We’ve been working hard to make sure folks and families receive assistance to keep up with rising costs and stay warm and safe during these cold weather months, and we want to continue these efforts to ensure Wisconsinites across our state have access to these essential services.”
“The Evers Administration is committed to making sure Wisconsinites can keep the heat on this winter, especially as households face rising utility and other costs,” said DOA Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld. “We remain committed to providing assistance and ensuring housing stability for folks across the state.”
WHEAP is part of the state’s comprehensive Home Energy Plus program, which provides assistance with emergency energy needs, emergency furnace repairs, conservation service, and weatherization for Wisconsinites with low incomes. So far this heating season, 111,842 Wisconsin homes have received more than $59,770,077 in financial assistance, with an average heating benefit of $356 and an average electric benefit of $199.
“On National Energy Assistance Day and beyond, Wisconsin families have access to utility bill assistance and support,” said PSC Chairperson Rebecca Cameron Valcq. “I appreciate Governor Evers’ commitment to ensuring all Wisconsinites can afford essential utility services, and I thank our utility providers for their partnership.”
Households can apply online at energybenefit.wi.gov, by phone at 1-800-506-5596, or, visit energyandhousing.wi.gov to learn more about available resources. Eligibility is based on household income, household size, and energy costs. Residents may be eligible if the gross household income is 60 percent of the state median income level or less. Median Income Guidelines for 2023
The PSC can help residents resolve disputes with utilities regarding electric, natural gas, and water service. Customers must first try to resolve a dispute directly or establish a payment plan with their utility provider. If customers cannot reach an agreement with their utility, they may contact the PSC by calling 608-266-2001 or 1-800-225-7729 or submitting a complaint online.
“The Dementia Friendly Community Initiative — Walworth County group is recruiting new members and Pilots for our new bikes! Please join us as we expand our Cycling Without Age program.
Our next meeting isThursday February 9th, 2023 – 8:30 AM – 10 AM
If you wish to meet in-person we will meet at the A.D.R.C. building located at 1910 County Road NN, between the Judicial Building and Lakeland Health Care Center.
If you prefer the meeting will also be on ZOOM, or you can listen in by phone. The call in number is: (262)741-7851 and the access code is 0820316.
Hyland Hall, the on-campus home to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics (UW-Whitewater photo / Craig Schreiner)
Editor’s note: The following press release was received from the UW-Whitewater College of Business & Economics.
UW-Whitewater is the top-ranked, single school, online business program in Wisconsin according to U.S. News & World Report.
The College of Business and Economics is also nationally ranked in all five categories.
No. 18 Veterans- MBA Programs
No. 23 Veterans- Graduate Business
No. 24 Online Undergraduate Business
No. 27 Online MBA
No. 57 Online Graduate Business
These rankings are more impressive knowing that this year’s edition of the U.S. News report evaluates more than 1,800 online bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
U.S. News assessed schools based on a variety of objective factors, such as student engagement, faculty credentials, and services and technologies.
Dean of the College of Business and Economics, Dr. Paul Ambrose, commented, “this solid, cross-business school success is just one of the reasons why the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is in the top 2% of the world’s business schools and is Wisconsin’s largest.” Ambrose continued, “UW-Whitewater’s online programs allow students to work, connect with their friends and families, and still fit their education into their busy lives. Our role is to ensure their success.”
The Best Online Programs include rankings of bachelor’s programs as well as the following master’s-level disciplines: MBA, business (non-MBA), computer information technology (including computer science), criminal justice/criminology, education, engineering, and nursing. While the methodologies are different for each discipline, they all incorporate metrics specific to online learning. The rankings only include degree-granting programs that are offered primarily online by regionally accredited institutions.
“Most of the undergraduate programs in the Best Online Programs rankings are degree completion programs, meaning the vast majority of their students already have some college credit,” said Liana Loewus, managing editor of Education at U.S. News. “The methodologies are developed with those students in mind, setting these rankings apart from those that are focused on recent high school graduates pursuing higher education for the first time.”
Prospective students can see how UW-Whitewater compares to other institutes and how rankings are calculated on USNews.com
About UW-Whitewater College of Business and Economics
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics (CoBE) is Wisconsin’s largest business college. It is home to the #1 ranked online, single school Masters of Business Administration (MBA) program in the State and is the only college in Wisconsin that offers an AACSB-accredited Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) degree program. CoBE is in the top 2% of the world’s business schools having earned both AACSB and AACSB Accounting Accreditation. For more information on the College of Business and Economics, visit uww.edu/cobe or email cobe@uww.edu.
About U.S. News & World Report
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City of Whitewater Equal Opportunities Commission – Monday @ 5:00 p.m. VIRTUAL MEETING AGENDA includes Issues with Recent Immigration into Whitewater; Issues Facing the Unhoused (Homelessness) Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/811372789 You can also dial in using your phone. Access Code: 811-372-789 United States: +1 (224) 501-3412 Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install
City of Whitewater Common Council – Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m. Agenda includes DNR presentation regarding UTV and ATV ordinance, discussion, and request for direction regarding the same; Closed session followed by open session: negotiation of legal services agreement with Harrison, Williams and McDonell. City of Whitewater Municipal Building – Community Room 312 W. Whitewater St., Whitewater, WI 53190 This will be an in person AND a virtual meeting. Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join via computer, smart phone, or telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88939447335?pwd=UmQ4ZFAzTjYwdGhyWmRTQURqaGV1 UT09 Passcode: 854973 Or Telephone: 1 312 626 6799| Webinar ID: 88939447335 Passcode: 854973
Whitewater Unified School District Policy Review Committee – Wednesday @ 8:00 a.m. Agenda Whitewater Unified School District Central Office 419 South Elizabeth Street, Whitewater, Wisconsin
City of Whitewater Police and Fire Commission Meeting – Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m. Agenda City of Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room- First Floor 312 W. Whitewater St. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto.com/383289349 You can also dial in using your phone. Access Code: 383-289-349 United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
City of Whitewater Alcohol Licensing Committee – Thursday @ 2:00 p.m. Agenda: Recommendation to Common Council for issuance of an open Class “B” license. IN PERSON MEETING Community Room – Whitewater Municipal Building 312 W. Whitewater St., Whitewater, Wisconsin
