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UW-W Dean’s List for Spring Semester Updated

UPDATED: The Banner was notified on July 27 by UW-W that the following student was also named to the Dean’s List: Monica Juoni.

WHITEWATER, WI (06/01/2021) 

The following students were named to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Dean’s List for the 2021 spring semester.

– Whitewater, WI: Alex Abplanalp

– Whitewater, WI: Ashley Afah

– Whitewater, WI: Asobo Afah

– Whitewater, WI: Hannah Keziah Agustin

– Whitewater, WI: Claire Allen

– Whitewater, WI: Kaylie Ault

– Whitewater, WI: Kade Bartelt

– Whitewater, WI: Benjamin Bernasek

– Whitewater, WI: Emily Bonnes

– Whitewater, WI: Alondra Buboltz

– Whitewater, WI: Teaghan Carter

– Whitewater, WI: Chandra Clark

– Whitewater, WI: Nick Cornwell

– Whitewater, WI: Ivan Cortez

– Whitewater, WI: Jessica Dean

– Whitewater, WI: Jessica Dittner

– Whitewater, WI: Nick Doolittle

– Whitewater, WI: Ian Drays

– Whitewater, WI: Adeline Edwards

– Whitewater, WI: Belen Esquivel

– Whitewater, WI: Tyler Evans

– Whitewater, WI: Ryan Ewald

– Whitewater, WI: Sophia Fenger

– Whitewater, WI: Cailey Finger

– Whitewater, WI: Devin Fitzer

– Whitewater, WI: Brandon Forbes

– Whitewater, WI: Shannon Garity

– Whitewater, WI: Cody Garthwaite

– Whitewater, WI: Jacob Gasser

– Whitewater, WI: Cami Gregoire

– Whitewater, WI: Josie Hammes

– Whitewater, WI: Emma Hartwig

– Whitewater, WI: Margaret Helbig

– Whitewater, WI: Taylor Herman

– Whitewater, WI: Abigail Hosack

– Whitewater, WI: Karrigan Hunt

– Whitewater, WI: Gaby Islas

– Whitewater, WI: Cally Julson

– Whitewater, WI: Caleb Kahila

– Whitewater, WI: Samantha Keegan

– Whitewater, WI: Sarah Keller

– Whitewater, WI: Jessica Kienbaum

– Whitewater, WI: Ben Kloskey

– Whitewater, WI: Felicity Knabenbauer

– Whitewater, WI: Jacob Krueger

– Whitewater, WI: Natalie LaBreche

– Whitewater, WI: Andie Laube

– Whitewater, WI: Cassidy Laue

– Whitewater, WI: Will Lawton

– Whitewater, WI: Lynnette Lee

– Whitewater, WI: Max Lehner

– Whitewater, WI: Braydn Lentz

– Whitewater, WI: Devin Lewis

– Whitewater, WI: Jackie Lin

– Whitewater, WI: Ibhar Loera

– Whitewater, WI: Todora Lux

– Whitewater, WI: Joey Maffiola

– Whitewater, WI: Sarah Maloney

– Whitewater, WI: Susanne Maroske

– Whitewater, WI: Christian Marx

– Whitewater, WI: Matthew Mattingly

– Whitewater, WI: Michael Mattingly

– Whitewater, WI: Brendan McCluskey

– Whitewater, WI: Noah Mershon

– Whitewater, WI: Hope Montey

– Whitewater, WI: Miriam Navejas

– Whitewater, WI: Hunter Nobles

– Whitewater, WI: Meaghan O’Hara

– Whitewater, WI: Grace Oldenburg

– Whitewater, WI: Zachary Paneitz

– Whitewater, WI: Billie Jo Parker

– Whitewater, WI: Kaitlyn Partoll

– Whitewater, WI: Beverly Perry

– Whitewater, WI: Brodie Peyer

– Whitewater, WI: Melanie Reyes

– Whitewater, WI: Alyssa Riley

– Whitewater, WI: Julia Russ

– Whitewater, WI: Jonathan Ryan

– Whitewater, WI: Hailee Ryder

– Whitewater, WI: Emmanuel Sama

– Whitewater, WI: Quinn Savignac

– Whitewater, WI: Lukas Schreiber

– Whitewater, WI: Justin Silbaugh

– Whitewater, WI: Casey Skindingsrude

– Whitewater, WI: Graham Soetenga

– Whitewater, WI: Emily Stahoviak

– Whitewater, WI: Callan Stangler

– Whitewater, WI: Lindsi Starrett

– Whitewater, WI: Shelby Starrett

– Whitewater, WI: Hunter Stevenson

– Whitewater, WI: Caleb Sullivan

– Whitewater, WI: Alex Tenhagen

– Whitewater, WI: Cole Trapp

– Whitewater, WI: Zach Tuveson

– Whitewater, WI: Salmai Valadez

– Whitewater, WI: Bashkim Veliu

– Whitewater, WI: Nicholas Walczak

– Whitewater, WI: Kaitlin Weaver

– Whitewater, WI: Turner Wedge

– Whitewater, WI: Mackenzie Wesoloski

– Whitewater, WI: Taylor White

– Whitewater, WI: LuAnnabelle Wieseman

– Whitewater, WI: Oliver Wink

– Whitewater, WI: April Wright

– Whitewater, WI: Anna Yeazel

– Whitewater, WI: Ian Zaeske

– Whitewater, WI: Daniel Zeimet

– Whitewater, WI: Jon Zheng

– Whitewater, WI: Mark Zimmermann

Robert “Bob” Millard Markham passed away on July 19, 2020 (UPDATED with arrangements )


(UPDATE – July 29) – A Celebration of Life Service will be held for Robert Markham at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Whitewater, WI at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021.  No flowers please.

For all the truckers, there will be a procession of semi trucks from the church to the Farm. No trailers please.
Following that, an informal, outside gathering of friends and family will take place at Dave Triebold’s Farm at N7618 Engel Rd. in Whitewater.  Food will be catered by Annie’s.

Robert Millard Markham

October 7, 1928 – July 19, 2020
Robert “Bob” Millard Markham of Pharr, TX passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at the age of 91. Bob died peacefully with his beloved wife Shirley by his side. Bob was born in Eagle,WI on October 7, 1928, to Millard Brown Jr. and Mary Anna (Braun) Markham. The oldest of 14 children, he graduated from Whitewater High School in three years. He was drafted by the Army at age 22 and stationed in Germany from 1950 -1952. He married Shirley Mae Kau on October 2, 1954. In 1957, he started Markham Trucking Service. He continued operating this business until he retired in 1991. After retiring, Bob and Shirley traveled across the country in their custom RV for over 20 years, finally settling in Pharr, TX where they enjoyed square dancing.


Bob was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers: Kenneth, Donald, and Gordon; as well as his sisters, Rose Jones and Elizabeth Fetting. He is survived by his wife Shirley Mae Markham; children: Carol Tiffany, Jeff (Kathleen) Markham, Holly Hoff, Brad (Diane) Markham and Russell Markham; grandchildren: Tiffany (Brad) Gretschmann, Alicia Markham, Emily Markham, Andi Markham, Josephine (Wyatt) Bennett and Jeremiah (Jess) Markham; great-grandchildren, Eli and MacKenzie Gretschmann; and siblings: Duane (Lorraine) Markham, Gerald Markham, JoAnne Flahive, Glen (Rose) Markham, Roger (Carol) Markham, David (Mary Ellen) Markham, Phillip (Barbara) Markham, and Kathleen (Richard) Brinkhaus.


A celebration of life service will be held in the coming year.

This Week’s City & School Board Meetings (UPDATED with WUSD Policy Review Committee)

City of Whitewater Urban Forestry Commission – Monday @ 4:30 p.m.
Agenda
Cravath Lakefront Room
312 W. Whitewater St., Whitewater, WI

Whitewater Unified School District – Monday
5:00 – Whitewater School Board members will be attending the Whitewater Unified School District Turf Ground Breaking Ceremony at Whitewater High School on July 26, 2021 beginning at 5:00pm. A quorum of the School Board may be present; however, the Board will not be conducting any business during the event.

5:30 – Board Workshop and Regular Meeting
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Whitewater High School Library
534 South Elizabeth Street (Please see note below indicating that the public may only attend virtually.)
School Board Workshop (5:30pm – 7:00pm) and Open Session
Agenda – Click on “meetings” in upper right hand corner.
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5:30 p.m. via Zoom Online
– URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84942676456?pwd=ZTNycHUvazZuN21JbFp3NHBpVXltUT09
– Passcode: 742676
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– Dial-in: 1-312-626-6799
– Webinar ID: 849 4267 6456
– Passcode: 742676
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Closed Session
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Open Session via Zoom Online
– URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81968656747?pwd=TEt4T2ZWRHRyMklmamdvZWhNNmE5Zz09
– Passcode: 426863
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– Dial-in: 1-312-626-6799
– Webinar ID: 819 6865 6747
– Passcode: 426863
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PUBLIC NOTICE: The health and safety of District employees, School Board, and the community is a top priority. As such, some Board members will participate virtually. Members of the public may not attend in-person but virtual access will be provided and the meeting will be live streamed. You may watch the meeting online using Zoom.

City of Whitewater Finance Committee – Tuesday @ 4:30 p.m.
VIRTUAL MEETING
Agenda includes biennial budget exploration
City of Whitewater is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:
Please click this URL to join. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88965063805?
pwd=aEFoV3p2cDNoRy9hd1dPYW5vK1B4QT09
Passcode: 586857
Or join by phone:
Dial 1 312 626 6799 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)
Webinar ID: 889 6506 3805
Passcode: 586857

City of Whitewater Police and Fire Commission – Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.
City of Whitewater Municipal Building
Community Room – First Floor
312 W. Whitewater St.
Agenda includes closed session for interview of nominated candidate for detective
This will be an IN PERSON MEETING as well as a VIRTUAL MEETING
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/404294549
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: 1 (224) 501-3412
Access Code: 404-294-549

City of Whitewater Pedestrian & Bicycle Committee – Wednesday @ 5:00 p.m.
Agenda
Cravath Lake Front Community Center
341 S. Fremont Street

Whitewater Unified School District Policy Review Committee
Thursday @ 9 a.m.
534 S.Elizabeth St.

Obituary: Charles “Skip” Brady Jr., 67, of Oconomowoc

Charles “Skip” Brady Jr., 67, of Oconomowoc passed away on July 21st, 2021 at his home. 

Charles was born on December 11th, 1953 in Philadelphia to Charles and Helen (Peterson) Brady. He spent his early years in Philadelphia, and then Detroit, before moving to Whitewater in 1961 and eventually Oconomowoc. He graduated from Whitewater High School in 1972. He started a job at Home Lumber in Whitewater; he became a skilled woodworker and craftsman, eventually starting his own cabinet making business in Genessee Depot. He also worked at Country Craftsman in North Prairie for 35 years. He was well known in the Milwaukee area for his outstanding talent in creating wooden spiral staircases. 

Aside from his passion for woodworking, he was an avid reader and shade tree mechanic. He adored his grandchildren and loved to spend time with them and his family. He was a powerful soul that left his imprint on the world and will be remembered dearly by all that knew him.

Charles is survived by his mother, Helen Brady; his children, Ryan (Amanda) Brady and Megan (Jason) Stahnke; his grandchildren, Liam Brady, Miles Brady, Josslyn Stahnke, and Colton Stahnke; his siblings, Timothy (Cheryl) Brady, Rebecca (David) Legler, Elizabeth Brady, Paul Brady, and Michael (Kristin) Brady; and many other nieces, nephews, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Brady Sr.

A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, August 26th from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Nitardy Funeral Home in Whitewater with a memorial service to follow at 6.

“Selflessness. Humility. Truthfulness. These are the three marks of an honorable man.”

–Suzy Kassem

Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

City Market – Tuesday 4-7; Vendors Listed

The following information was provided by the City Market.

Hey — it’s almost market day! We’ll be at the Depot 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, with a full array of summer produce. Tomatoes and corn are just starting, so shop early if you want to pick some up! This week we’ll be celebrating Taco Tuesday by welcoming family-owned and-run Mama Maria’s to the market.

??MUSIC: Keith Minikel

CRAFT BEER: Kolsch, rhubarb IPA, amber, raspberry ginger sour

FOOD CARTS: Mama Maria’s, Yang House of Rolls

OUT THIS WEEK: Fremont Sweets, Mr. P’s Grilled Cheese, Sunny Brook Farm

HERE THIS WEEK:

Amanda Miller Baking ● a variety of sweet treats, always made from scratch & with love!
Books and Art by Kimberly Vogel ● Wisconsin fiction author & illustrator of characters, animals
Bowers Lake Coffee ● locally roasted and brewed organic coffee & coffee beans ☕
Caroline’s Cupboard ● beets, green beans, kale, zucchini, onions, wildflowers
Clark Family Farms ● lion’s mane mushrooms, chestnut mushrooms, pink oyster mushrooms, blue oyster mushrooms, microgreens;
??Creek Farm LLC ● local lavender farm bringing you handcrafted products made in small batches at the farm
FunLooping ● a fun & nerd-oriented collection of pendants, keychains, jewelry, figurines & assortment of miscellanies
Helena’s Plant Closet & Whitewater Egg Delivery ● eggs, air plants & houseplants
???Johnson Family Produce ● fresh asparagus
Kettle Moraine Honey ● local honey, beeswax products, scented soaps
??Komboocho Brewing ● quality kombucha using organic & local ingredients. Rotating flavors available.
Kristie’s Creative Kitchen ● jams, jellies, pickled items
?️Mama Maria’s ● breakfast burrito, tortas, quesadillas, tacos, empanadas (beef and potato, tinga), sopes, homemade pico de gallo
??Margie Hammerl ● eggs, Black Angus beef, lamb, chicken ???Mudders Dream ● wheel-thrown & handbuilt functional & sculptural pottery
My Farm ● spinach, eggs, fresh lamb, fresh beef, greens mix ???New Beginnings APFV ● comprehensive, compassionate support & services to people affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence, stalking and human trafficking
Pops Kettle Corn ● State Fair-ribbon-winning gourmet popcorn in flavors like Birthday Cake, Muskego Mix, Dragon Breath and Brandy Old-fashioned
Rushing Springs Farm ● locally grown fresh vegetables
?Seeds of Hope ● plants & annual flower baskets grown by individuals with developmental disabilities
?Soap of the Earth ● local, handcrafted soaps & lotions
Stepani’s Spot ● garden preserves, baked goods, salsa, mustards, sauces
Studio 84 ● a variety of products, including notecards and mugs, created by a nonprofit art studio, gallery and store that fosters the creative & vocational development of people with disabilities
Sunshine Cookies ● bright, festive & colorful hand-decorated sugar cookies
Taproot Designs ● unique wooden home decor from repurposed wood
Theresa Lynn Costuming & Quilting ● comfortable face masks in all sorts of colors, sizes, including kid sizes
Tilla’s Next Ride ● K-9 fundraising support
Toad Cottage Creations ● handmade candles with a hint of nature
Urban Forestry Commission ● information
Vang C & C Farms ● local produce
The Vegetable Stand ● local produce
W3 ● promoting healthy eating through Power of Produce, activities for kids, health/wellness related handouts
Whitewater Dems ● information
Whitewater Grocery Co ● your (future) friendly neighborhood grocer, supporting fresh and local products
Wild Cherry Creations ● seasonal & home decor, wine glasses, coffee cups
Wood Street Bakery ● mocha chip scones; white chocolate cherry scones; organic kernel bread, sourdough bread, cranberry walnut bread & multigrain bread; assorted granolas: cranberry almond, silly nut nut, cinnamon apple walnut, dark chocolate cherry, Hawaiian delight
??Yang House of Rolls ● Thai egg rolls, curries, local produceYoung
Young Auditorium ● promoting the venue’s 2021-22 in-person and BroadwayHD subscription offerings
Zo-Sharp ● knife-sharpening on site