Calkins ‘cared greatly about the job he did’ By Heather Ruenz Editor The greater Palmyra community will not be the same without Stewart Calkins, whether at the local café in the morning, Palmyra Town Board meetings or the various community events he has frequented throughout his lifetime. Calkins died Jan. […]
Author: Heather Perkins
Almost perfect
Cody Odegaard drives to the hoop during the UW-Whitewater Warhawk’s 96-67 win over UW-Stout, bringing their record to 5-0 in conference. Odegaard helped the effort hitting eight of nine 3-point shots on his way to a season-high 26 points in the game. The team’s next home game is at 7 […]
Tough loss
Josh Nast puts up some points for the Whippets in the game during Whitewater High School’s close, 62-58 loss to McFarland Jan. 9. (Bob Mischka Photo)
Makerspace’s year in Whitewater reviewed
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent In its first year of implementation, a local chapter of the global Makerspace organization has been deemed a success, according to its executive director. Brienne Brown, who heads the Whitewater Makerspace group, discussed some of the organization’s highlights at a Community Development Authority meeting Dec. 10. […]
Toppers Pizza donates $100K to Feeding America
Toppers Pizza has always considered itself generous when it comes to flavor, but the Whitewater-based brand has also made a conscientious effort to generously give back to the community. Just in time for the holidays, Toppers Pizza made a $100,000 donation to Feeding America. “Hunger in America is a real […]
Pottery exhibit, program slated Jan. 17
The Whitewater Historical Society recently announced a program and exhibit revolving around its recent acquisition of 50 pieces of local pottery. The event will be held 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 17 at the Depot Museum, 301 W. Whitewater St. in Whitewater with an informational program slated for 2 […]
ARTHUR W. STERKEN
Arthur William Sterken, 75, passed away on Jan. 9, 2015, in Coos Bay, Ore. He was born on April 18, 1939, to Henry and Johanna (Keyzer) Sterken. He grew up in Delavan. He attended Whitewater High School. He was in the Air Force. He worked in California for […]
CAROLINE M. HOWELL
Caroline M. Howell, 89, of Whitewater, passed away peacefully on Jan. 7, 2015, at Fairhaven Corp. Caroline was born in the Township of Palmyra on Sept. 15, 1925, the daughter of the late Emery and Lillian (Dymond) Smale. She was a member of the Little Prairie United Methodist, Palmyra Legion […]
JOANNE J. VAN DYKE
Joanne Joyce Van Dyke, 72, of Elkhorn, passed away Jan. 5, 2015, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Elkhorn on Feb. 19, 1942, to Francis and Theresa (Vander Veen) Los. Joanne married Alan Van Dyke on Aug. 17, 1960. Through their 54 years of marriage, […]
STEWART E. CALKINS
Stewart Edward Calkins, 85, died Jan. 8, 2015, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. Stewart was born into the hands of old Doc. Dunn in Whitewater on July 28, 1929. Unfortunately, the good doctor was not known for his compassionate bedside manor and when the expectant parents, Edward and Mary Jane (Stewart) […]
