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The Whitewater Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, a professional Women’s Educators Organization, has had a new Little Library built and donated by Jim Schumacher installed at Starin Park with help of the city crew. This is one of three Little Libraries provided by DKG. We’d like to thank everyone involved and the community for their support and use of the libraries.
Editor’s note: This announcement was submitted for Delta Kappa Gamma by Lori Heidenreich.
Editor’s Note: The following information was provided by the Whitewater Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Council.
The Whitewater Area Chamber of Commerce recently helped one of Whitewater’s longest standing Edward Jones offices celebrate their expansion and move to a larger office location.
Michael Harenza, an Edward Jones Financial Advisor, has been serving the Whitewater community’s investment needs for almost 30 years. He recently moved his offices to 1204 E Bluff Rd in Whitewater giving him the opportunity to invite additional financial advisors to join him in helping Whitewater residents and businesses navigate their investment journeys. The new offices offer a beautiful and flexible space to host clients and provide financial services beyond the normal suite of offerings. Joining Michael in the new offices are financial advisors Josh Peterson and Heather Stelzer and Client Account Administrators Amy Scherrer and Theresa Thompson. This dynamic team is ready to guide their current and new clients through the landscape of financial security and freedom.
The Chamber and its ambassadors celebrated this move and expansion with an official ribbon cutting on November 1st. The sunny and warm fall morning provided a great opportunity to congratulate them on this momentous occasion and tour their wonderful new facility! The Chamber encourages anyone looking for someone to guide them on their investment needs to stop in and meet this amazing group. The Whitewater Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to have partners like Edward Jones on our team!
Left to right, Amy Oeding-Chamber Board member with UW-Whitewater, Josh Peterson-Edward Jones, Kathy Weiss-Edward Jones, Amy Scherrer-Edward Jones, Michael Harenza-Edward Jones, Theresa Thompson-Edward Jones, Heather Stelzer-Edward Jones, Lisa Dawsey-Chamber Board member with Downtown Whitewater, Inc., Kellie Carper-Chamber Exec. Director, Krystal Walsh-Chamber Board member with Premier Bank , Amy Fox-Chamber Board member with NextHome Success, Steve Fairchild-Chamber Ambassador with SteveO’s, Denise Maple-Chamber Ambassador with Live Life Spiritual Direction, LLC
For information about Chamber membership and the benefits of becoming a partner in Whitewater please contact Executive Director, Kellie Carper at (262) 473-4005 or by email at info@whitewaterchamber.com.
Editor’s note: The following press release was received from the University of Wisconsin System.
UW System honors Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award recipients for 2022
The University of Wisconsin System has announced the 13 recipients of the 2022 Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award, an annual honor given to faculty, staff, students, or community members to recognize their achievements in advancing equity and inclusion for people of color within the UW System as well as communities across the state.
This year is the 27th anniversary of the award through which more than 400 women of color have been recognized for their transformational work.
“The UW System has a longstanding commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion at our universities,” said UW System President Jay Rothman. “We are proud to honor these women of color whose achievements in advocacy and scholarship have transformed our campuses and communities to be more equitable and inclusive.”
Recipients will be formally recognized on November 10, 2022, in Madison at an awards ceremony and reception hosted by UW System. The ceremony and reception will be held in conjunction with UW System’s presentation of the Dr. P.B. Poorman Awards for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ+ People.
The 2022 Outstanding Women of Color in Education honorees are:
- Stacey M. Jackson, Assistant Professor of Psychology, University Counseling Center Clinician, UW-Eau Claire
- Robyn Davis, President and CEO, Brown County United Way, Green Bay, Wis., selected by UW-Green Bay
- Jazzma Holland, Interim Assistant Director, Multicultural Student Services,UW-La Crosse
- Carolina S. Sarmiento, Assistant Professor, School of Human Ecology; Affiliate, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, UW-Madison
- Wilkistar Otieno, AssociateProfessor, Chair, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Department, UW-Milwaukee
- Heidi J. Nicholls, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, UW Oshkosh
- Trina D. Patterson, Diversity and Inclusion Manager, UW-Parkside
- Brittany Sherman, Multicultural Advisor, Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, UW-Platteville
- Dionna Berzat, Student, Elementary Education Major, Communication Studies Minor, UW-River Falls
- Guresi Mena, Assistant Coach, Women’s Volleyball, UW-Stevens Point
- Masako Onodera, Professor, Department of Art and Art History, UW-Stout
- Cherie Dakota, Assistant Professor, Social Work, UW-Superior
- Tanya Y. Kam, Professor, Department of Literature and Languages, UW-Whitewater
Each UW System university was invited to select one woman to receive the award, which highlights each recipient’s contributions to improving the status and climate for women and people of color and to advancing the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
[From Wikipedia]
Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces (who were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable).[1][2] It coincides with other holidays including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day which are celebrated in other countries that mark the anniversary of the end of World War I.[3] Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. At the urging of major US veteran organizations, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954.[4]
Veterans Day is distinct from Memorial Day, a US public holiday in May. Veterans Day celebrates the service of all US military veterans, while Memorial Day honors those who have died while in military service.[5] Another military holiday that also occurs in May, Armed Forces Day, honors those currently serving in the US military. Additionally, Women Veterans Day is recognized by a growing number of US states that specifically honor women who have served in the US military.
Editor’s note: The image on the homepage, “Veterans Day” by The U.S. Army is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
The Community Space has gotten to a point where we’re willing to reopen beginning Tuesday, November 15. We will be providing our visitors with food pantry services only, during regular hours of operation.
Tuesday 8:30 to 11 a.m.
Wednesday 3:30 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, 8:30 a.m. until noon
At this point we are working together design a way to deal with the rest of The Community Space. One thing we’re sure of is that we need more dedicated volunteers to get us back in action. Takes a village!!! We need help.
We will also begin to take donations again! This will only be during our open hours and by appointment!
There should be NO donations dropped off when we are closed!
The Community Space
(262) 379-0187
Kori Oberle, member of Whitewater Landmarks Commission, a historian and award winning author, will be giving a guided tour of the Effigy Mounds Preserve, a Whitewater Landmark, on Saturday, November 12 at 10 a.m.
The public is invited to attend. The meeting spot will be in front of the green Effigy Mounds Preserve sign on the west side of Indian Mound Park Way. The tour will take about 30-40 minutes, and just 3 of the 13 mounds will be somewhat visible.
Oberle spoke at the Whitewater Effigy Mounds Preserve presentation on Monday evening at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library. Whitewater residents spoke of their concern about the current state of the preserve.
Oberle stated the preserve is only one third of the way accessible due to overgrowth.
The late Russ Fero of Whitewater was a member of the National Guard and donated a number of photos of National Guard summer camp activities, including this view. According to a report on the Camp Ripley deployment, the Whitewater guardsmen were named the best group in their regiment (the 127th) and the 127th regiment was named the best group of the camp. Quite an honor for Whitewater men!
Join us next week for more from the Whitewater Historical Society.
(1839P, Whitewater Historical Society)
Editor’s Note: The following information was provided by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Department of Music is excited to announce the second concert of the Music Mosaics series this fall with Contemporary Electric Guitar with Jay Craggs & Friends. All proceeds from the Music Mosaics series go directly towards scholarships for Department of Music students. This performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13 in the Light Recital Hall. Advance ticket prices are $14 for the general public, $12 for over 65, $7 for individuals under 18 and free for all UW-Whitewater students. A $2 surcharge will be added to tickets purchased at the door. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased online at tickets.uww.edu or by calling (262) 472-2222.
As a guitarist and composer, Jay Cragg has extensive experience as headliner, sideman, and bandleader on thousands of local, regional, national, and international bookings. Jay has performed, recorded, or opened for a large number of jazz, rock, and entertainment notables including Bobby Shew, Jeff Tyzik, Wynton Marsalis, Steve Wiest, Paul McKee, James Moody, Ritchie Cole, Bob Mintzer, Dennis DiBlasio, Chris Vadalla, Buddy Rich, Dave Wekl, Ricky Lawson, Steve Houghton, Dave Mancini, and many others. As an educator, Jay has developed curriculum and taught music technology courses for Columbia College Chicago, Madison Media Institute, and UW-Whitewater. Jay has also presented clinics, lectures, and performances at music industry trade shows throughout the U.S.
Join Jay Craggs and Friends for an evening of contemporary electric guitar. The performance will feature exciting compositions by Chic Corea, Pat Metheny, and Jay Craggs, as well as classic jazz standards and interesting insights into the music and composers. Featuring some of the Midwest’s strongest performers, this will be a musical experience you won’t want to miss.
Obituaries
Richard Allen Splitter, age 80, of Blue Eye, Missouri, passed away November 12, 2024. He entered this life on June 16, 1944, the son of Edward and Berniece (Craig) Splitter in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Richard proudly served our country in the United States Navy for two terms. During his time in the service, he was able to get his master’s degree in engineering from California State University of Long Beach. During his working years, Richard was an engineer for different aerospace companies. He retired to Blue Eye, Missouri, and thoroughly enjoyed lake life. Richard appreciated the outdoors and loved hiking, fishing, … Read more
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Edward W. HamiltonApril 3,1941 – October 26, 2024 Edward “Edjo” Wickman Hamilton, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at home. Ed was born in Evanston, Illinois and moved to Whitewater, Wisconsin with his family when he was eight years old. He attended Whitewater High School and then graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater with a bachelor of science degree. He also served two years in the army. He moved to Davenport, Iowa in 1971 and worked at John Deere Davenport Works until he retired in 2001. Then he followed a dream, moved back to Whitewater and … Read more
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Verne Paul Schrank was born on March 9, 1930 at home on the family farm in Lima Township, Rock County, to Arthur and Marie (Witte) Schrank. He attended the Sturtevant one room school which closed when he graduated in 1944. He attended Whitewater High School and graduated in 1948. Verne farmed with his parents until 1967 when he moved to Whitewater and worked for the Whitewater Unified School District as a custodian – courier for 27 years. Verne served on various boards at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, as well as playing on the dartball team for many years. Verne … Read more
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After a long full life, Janine Marie (Dickerson) Weiss was called home to the Lord. Janine was born on April Fool’s Day, 1930 in Milwaukee. She grew up enjoying Trolleys, dancing and school with her sisters, Donna Domagalski, Marcyl Howel, Karen Moczynski and her parents, Glenn and Lucille Dickerson. In 1950, she married Frederic Weiss in a little church in Three Lakes WI. Shortly after, the first of 5 kids was born with the next 2 shortly after. Denice Lucille (Edward DeGroot), David Arthur, and Dana Lynn (Stephen Lind). After a breather Debra Beth (Alyn Jones) and Donna Raye (Dale … Read more
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Raymond Miles, 96, Whitewater, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Our House Senior Living in Whitewater. Raymond was born on February 10, 1928, in Elkhorn, WI to Rueben and Norma Miles. He served in the US Army. On June 18, 1955, Raymond married Waverly Sutherland in Whitewater, WI. He enjoyed a long and successful career as a Livestock Dealer. In retirement, he cherished time spent with his family and remained informed on the farming community. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Waverly of Whitewater, sons Eddie of Madison and Todd (Barbara) Miles of Sarasota FL, … Read more
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Connie Jean Sukowski embarked on her next big adventure on the evening of Friday, November 8, 2024. Connie enjoyed decades of adventures with friends and family. She spent 36 years teaching 2nd and 3rd grade students in the Palmyra Eagle School District, working alongside many cherished colleagues and friends. Connie and her husband, Patrick Theodore Sukowski, shared 55 and a half years of marriage. Together they raised four children: Peter, Allan, Ann and Kevin Sukowski. She took great joy in watching her five grandchildren grow into amazing adults: Sonora Sukowski, Brianne Hebbe, Jared Gundrum-Sukowski, Nolan Causey, and Lore Lai Schimmel. … Read more
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Nancy Lou Hallock Cooper passed away November 8, 2024 due to complications of lungcancer. Nancy was born on April 20, 1936 in Springfield, MA to Howard and Barbara (Corliss) Hallock. As a child, Nancy spent every summer in her beloved Piermont, NH where she and her brothers “helped” the local farmer with his chores, including riding in the truck with the milk cans every morning. She enjoyed swimming in the local brooks, picking berries, going to the nearby library, visiting with cousins, and playing croquet every evening. As she grew older, she spent time as a camper and then a camp … Read more
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James Robert Trier (Jimbo), passed away on November 10, 2024, at the age of 89. Born on December 22, 1934, in New Holstein, WI, to George and Frances Trier. He spent his later years residing in Whitewater, WI. Jim began his teaching career as a high school mathematics teacher and then dedicated 55 years of his life to education as a mathematics professor at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He was the chairman of the faculty senate as well. He had a passion for math and an engaging teaching style, which made him a student favorite. He was known for telling … Read more
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Juan Manuel “Manny” Rodriguez, 56, of Whitewater, WI, passed away on Oct 31, 2024. He was born in Fort Atkinson, WI, on November 14, 1967 to Ponciano and Blanca Rodriguez. He graduated from Whitewater High School and continued his education at Gateway, earning a degree in marketing. He had a love for helping people and worked in healthcare for over 30 years as a CNA. He enjoyed shooting darts with his lifelong friends: Robert Bramley, Brian Quass, and Todd Piper. To know Manny, you knew he had a love for his Washington Redskins, now known as the Commanders. He loved to play … Read more
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