July 4th 2010 Parade Program
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BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL
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B1 Dave Kertscher
Dalee Water Conditioning has been treating water in Walworth &
Jefferson counties for over 63 years. Now an independent dealer
offering Hellenbradt procucts made right here in Wisconsin. They
service and install water softeners, iron filters, drinking water systems
and deliver salt and bottled water daily with Dalee Water.
B2 Kim Scharine
Shopping Bag Represents the Think Whitewater Buy Local campaign
to educate the community of Whitewater regarding the $430 million
dollars a year that leaks out of Whitewater and is spent in other
communities. About 7 months ago a group of local business owners,
community representatives and concerned citizens began a campaign
to bring a portion of this $430 million collars back to Whitewater.
Think Whitewater-buy local
B3 Spacling Martial Arts
Jamie Spacling is a student of and Instructor under Dan Inosarto. Mr
Inosarto was the top student of the late Bruce Lee. He has 18 years
of Martial Arts experience.
B4 Taco Bell
Taco Bell has great grilled Quesadilla and cool refreshing frutista
freezes. We think outside the bun.
B5 Fort Health Care Paramedic Intercept
Fort Health Care Paramedic is a program designed to assist EMS
Departments in the Jefferson County. This program is equipped with
medications and equipment you would find in the emergency
department. The vehicle is staffed with a Licensed Paramedic who
respond to the needs of the ill and/or injured bringing advanced
emergency medical care to the requesting EMS department.
B6 Jason Mackey
Dr. Jason Mackey of LSM Chiropractic.
B7 Butch's High Life Auto Body
Butch's High Life Auto Body & Towing has just added towing to its list
of services that it offers to you, our customers. Give us a call at 920
563 or after hours @ 920 723 5890
B8 Geoff Hale Home Lumber
Home Lumber, Quality service in the Hale Family tradition
COSTUMED MARCHERS /GROUPS
C1 Therese Kennedy
UW-W Intercollegiate Athletics has a total of 20 sports
programs (9 male 11 female) with over 700 student - athletes.
We are celebrating 3 years of program success.
-Our student - Athlete Grade Point Average is 3.02:
-2 National Championships (Football 2007/2009)
-3 National Finalists (Volleyball, Softball and Football)
-6 individual National Champions:
-19 Conference Team Championships
-5 National Coaches of the year
-16 Conference Coaches of the Year:
-11 Conference Scholar Athletes of the Year:
-14 Conference Players of the Year:
-Top 15 Three Straight Years in the Directors Cup (out of 430
schools)
-Winner of 4 Conference All-Sports Awards ( 2 Overall, 2
Men's Sports):
Our program continues to be Powered By Tradition
C2 Darlene Malkow secretary for Cousin Otto's Clown Alley
Cousin Otto's Clown Alley celebrated its 39th birthday on April 1,
2010. We have appeared in many local parades as well as the Great
Circus Parade in Milwaukee. We meet the 1st Tuesday of every
month at the Community Action Bldg in Delavan. Come join us
C3 Barbara Converse
The Walworth/Jefferson Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance cares
for the portion of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail which passes
through the two counties. Members not only maintain the trail, but
also guide group hikes open to the public, present programs, and
supervise service groups with trail projects. The membership boasts 3
who have completed hiking the entire 1000+ mile state wide trail, 26
have won honors from the National Park Service for their
volunteerism, 12 "In The Mud" volunteers recognized for their trail
work, 3 have received the coveted "Spirit Stick" award presented by
the Ice Age Trail Alliance for outstanding service to the trail. Recently
the chapter has started a program to acknowledge those who hike the
entire 21 miles of trail it maintains and 5 miles of connecting roads. To
see how you can earn the "Kettle Trekker" Patch ask a member, pick
up a brochure from one of the sponsors,. or check out the kiosk at the
trail crossing on US HWY 12.
C4 Jennifer Lauer
The Southern Wisconsin Paranormal research Group was founded in
1999 by Jennifer Lauer. The group is based out of Janesville,
Wisconsin, but has investigated and documented paranormal
activities throughout the entire United States. We have been featured
in Newspapers, Magazines, Books and on television and Radio. The
group has also been the subject or 5 documentaries and film projects.
We also teach paranormal education classes at several colleges in
Illinois and Wisconsin. The curriculum is based on the book,
"Investigating the Haunted: Ghost Hunting taken to the Next Level"
which was co-authored by Jennifer Lauer and Dave Schumacher of
the SWPRG and it explores many of the advanced techniques and
technologies the SWPRG has contributed to the field. The goal of the
SWPRG is to bring creditability to the field of paranormal research
and to make a concerted effort to display the best evidence and
information that is possible.
Our Paranormal Investigation Team members are trained to use
scientific methods and information to conduct serious
paranormal investigations, which are comprised of conducting
research, developing and testing theories, producing data &
analysis-oriented results, providing resolution information, and
encouraging public understanding & awareness.
HORSES AND PONIES
H1 Sandy Olds
Hags on Nags were created in 2002 by a handful of women who
decided to greet middle age by reclaiming their common passion for
horses. Membership is now over 100 members ranging in age from
14 to 70 + years and as far away as Canada. Our monthly activities
include trail rides, parades, overnight camping benefit rides, tack
sales and clinics. Our main purpose is to create and grow lasting
friendships and to "be there" for each other.
H2 Mary Margaret Hoser
Mocha, a Standard bred 4-year old horse is experiencing his first
parade. He and his rider Brenda Knoll are costumed in Medieval
dress, Cinco de Mayo, a 4-year old pony, is enjoying his first parade.
His rider, Cullen 11 year old, and his companion, Elizabeth 13 years
old, are all dressed in Medieval costumes. Cinco de Mayo and Mocha
are owned by Mary Margaret Hosler of Green Acres rural Milton.
H3 Tomamitsu Family
Mother and Daughter of Whitewater, Wi. Nicole is 10 years old
riding Mocha. She is a 4th grader at Lakeview School. Tammy is
riding a horse named Ed.
MILITARY
M1 John Newhouse QM
Drives a 3/4 ton U. S. army Weapons Carrier owned by Phil Jones of
Elkhorn. VFW members and veterans are riding. Driven by Todd
Babcock of rural Whitewater and a VFW member. The VFW and Am
Legion ,DAV, ROTC, NAT Guard, Marine Corps League have all
been alerted to join a marching honor guard to lead off the 4th parade
in a massed color guard.
NEIGHBORHOOD AND ADULT
N1 Jerry Hartman
Have been in the parade since 1951 and want to keep the tradition
going as long as I can
N2 Studio 84
Studio 84 is a non for profit community art studio that provides
classes and workshops in the visual arts and theater for all ages and
all abilities. We also have a fantastic art gallery, with new exhibits
monthly. Check us out at "www.studio84inc.org" July's exhibit is
"veteran's art", honoring those veterans who are artists. Veterans
from around the state have submitted work for this exhibit. A
reception is being held Sunday, July 4 from 12-3. Exhibit ends July
23. Studio 84 is open Tuesday-Friday from 10-5 and is located at 121
W. Center St in Whitewater.
N3 League of Women Voters
Rock the Boat-Cast your vote in the Banner City! The Whitewater
LWV has been encouraging informed and active participation of
citizens in government since 1964. This year we celebrate the 90th
anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment- Women’s Right
to vote- and the formation of the national league in 1920. The goal of
the LWV is to empower citizens through education and advocacy.
A line of Allis Chalmers Tractors from neighbors in Lima
Center. Each year we try to add another model. Roger Knoll
N4 Roger Knoll
collects Allis Chalmer tractors and wont stop until he has all of
them. We love Allis Chalmers
CARS AND TRUCKS
1931 Model A Ford. Like my first car this 1931 Model Ford car. It was
my Grand Father Pinows car & when he passed away Grandma gave
O1 Laurel Pinnow
it to me if I took her to town once a week for groceries. I was running
their farm on halves.
Parade Grand Marshall Jim Stewart in a 1975 Cadillac
O2 DLK
75 Olds Delta 88. Rubin works for Burtness Chev and built the car to
O3 Rubin Aranda
jump.
O4 Russell Schultz Tractor R M-M 1947
O5 Russ Fero 1930 Rord Model A Truck and a 1930 Model A Ford Coupe
Fred Smart from our church has not been able to drive his corvette
O6 Ronald Lang because of illness. Thought it would be a good gesture for hom to rice
in the car in the parade. Possibly with a church banner.
Gilbert Mawhinney and Mahinney Farms have been farming in
O7 Gilbert Mawhinney Johnstown for over 100 years. A hobby of Gibs is to restore Case
Tractors and collect "Old Abe" the eagle symbol of Case.
Marylin Kienbaum riding in a 1908 Brush.
In 1948 DLK was returning Ada and Dewey to their home,
O8 DLK
getting out of the car Ada had her coat cut in two by the chain
of the car.
City manager Kevin Brunner riding in a 1975 Buick
O9 DLK
Linda and David Katchel in a Miata. This was Linda's first car.
O10 DLK
1930 Crosley all electric car. Driven by Richie and his fiancée.
O11 DLK The car was manufactured in Cincinnati Ohio
1908 Buick with Richie Mattingley and Family
O12 DLK
Fire Chief Don Gregorie in a 1975 Buick
O13 DLK
Rescue Squad chiefs Schopen and Malone
O14 DLK
1957 Chevrolet 4 door hardtop Built in the Janesville Plant.
O15 James Finnagan Only 3 payments left on it.
POLITICIANS
P1 Rick Richard for State Senate
Rick Richard for State Senate. Rick is a small business owner in
Janesville and was born and raised in southern Wisconsin. Rick
Richard is running to balance Madison's checkbook, he will work for
increasing family supported jobs in Whitewater and Rock County.
These issues are important to providing a bright future for us and our
children in Wisconsin.
P2 Steve Nass
State Representative Steve Nass 31st Assembly District
P3 Tim Cullen
Tim is running for State Senate in the 15th district because he wants
to help Businesses in our community grow, prosper, and add more
jobs. Tim wants to go to Madison with his only obligation being to the
voters, and he is not accepting money from corporations or public
action committees and will not accept any contributions over $250
dollars. Tim has served on the ECHO board of directors co-chaired
the General Morors retention task force, is board chairman of the
teacher diversity foundation, served on the Janesville School Board,
served as the Secretary of Wisconsin Department of Health and
Human services as state Senator from 1975-1987 including time as
Senate majority Leader. Cullen along with his wife Barb, founded and
fund the Tim Cullen Govermant Internship program for High School
students interested i governmant.
P4 St Rep Kim Hixon
Kim Hixon, an Associate Professor at UW Whitewater, has served in
the State Assembly since 2007. He is running for re-election this fall,
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and he hopes to continue his service to Whitewater in the State
legislature
P5 David Graves Walworth Co Sheriff
Walworth County Sheriff, David Graves in a marked squad car, driven
by Undersheriff Kurt Picknell, Sheriff Graves has been Walworth
County Sheriff for 10 years. His hometown is Whitewater. He
graduated from Whitewater High in 1971. The Sheriff started his 38
year law enforcement career with the Whitewater Police Department
in 1972 as a police cadet.
P6 Evan Wynn
Candidate for the 43rd Assembly District
P7 Craig Peterson
Craig Peterson for State Assembly 31st District
YOUTH GROUP
Y1 Jeff Miles
The Youth wrestling club supports the efforts of the wrestlers in the
Whitewater area. The focus is on skill building and fun!
Y2 Minnieska Ski Team
This family orientated team has been entertaining on Whitewater lake
for 36 years. Come see our shows at the Scenic Ridge Campland.
Saturday night at 6:30. Our Theme this year is the Ski:over. (A takeoff
of the movie The Hang Over.)
Y3 Crosspointe Community Church
"Transformers" is the theme. Transform your area for Christ
Y4 Steve Taylor
The 7 foot long "Future Firefighters" truck was designed and built by
Lauderdale LaGrange Firefighter Steve Taylor in 1994 for his sons
Dan and Paul. They have enjoyed driving it for many years in parades
and giving rides to burned children at the burn camp at Timber Lee.
This year the truck will be driven by Steve's nephew Chris Dunham
and his daughter Emerson. Chris is also a Lauderdale LaGrange
firefighter. Following the truck this year are other children of
Lauderdale LaGrange firefighters. Have a happy 4th of July!