The recipe books are now available, at my craft shows, go check out my show schedule on my website, www.creativetouchcrafts.net. They are also be available at http://www.creativetouchcrafts.net/cookbook1.html
They are also available at Cuddles 349 W. Broadway, Waukesha, WI, they will also be available at a few other locations soon, one location in Wisc Dells, and one in Port Washington, as soon as I get them in the Craft Malls there. I will post location as soon as I get them there.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Stop Light
We had a discussion with the Chancellor for UW Whitewater about a week ago about the stop light being installed, at the insection where the accident happened. Thanks for his support, on the stop light issue.
Main Street signal gets green light
Grant allows city to fund traffic light at intersection
The city of Whitewater received a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for installation of traffic lights at the Main and Whiton street intersection.Pedestrian safety became a concern after former student Mike Chaloupka was hit by a car while crossing the street Aug. 28. Chaloupka, who was in a wheelchair, died two weeks later from injuries sustained from the accident."I was happy to learn that the city was able to secure grant funding to help with the installation of the light," Chancellor Richard Telfer said. "It will help make the intersection safer."The Department of Transportation will send the city an agreement for the project covering 90 percent of the costs including engineering, equipment and installation costs. The remaining 10 percent of the project will be funded by the city.City Manager Kevin Brunner said the intersection safety revamp will cost $12,000 to $15,000. The project carries an estimated total cost of $138, 400.Late last year, the Whitewater Common Council approved the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection and authorized the engineering contract with Strand Associates of Madison.Public Works Director Dean Fischer said he called the WisDot Southeast region office after the start of the project asking if the Highway Safety Improvement Program would help fund the installation of three signals."The Southeast region of DOT asked that I submit the application to them for review from the region's perspective to give the city an indication whether it would compete with other projects," Fischer said. Fischer said the city later received word the project would meet the requirements to be funded as a safety improvement project. Safety improvement projects revolve around what are perceived to be high-risk rural roads.Fischer said they must follow a selection process to find a suitable architectural and engineering service for publicly funded projects. WisDot advertises the project to the public and selects a bidder to perform the installation.
"Once the engineer is selected, the DOT negotiates the contract with the engineer," Fischer said. "Once the engineer is contracted, they design the traffic signals and prepare the plans and specifications." After Chaloupka's death, Telfer became part of a traffic study focus group approved by the Whitewater Common Council in October to look at possible intersection improvements.The group also included former Whitewater Student Government member Dane Checolinski and University Police Chief Matt Kiederlen.The council sought ideas to enhance safety at the intersection in addition to electric pedestrian signs the city installed to prevent further accidents.Ideas best received by the council included making the intersection a multiway stop to regulate traffic, traffic signals and converting the two-way street into a one way."The council decided the stop-and-go light would be the best alternative," Brunner said. "Then we started to engineer this and got wind of some possible funding so Dean pursued the funding."Brunner said despite having to go through a competitive bidding process, the city will continue to work with Stand Associates due to their extensive work on the intersection so far.Common Council President Patrick Singer said the traffic lights were the city's best choice. "Obviously it helps us fund some other things that we were looking at doing that we put off to fund the intersection," Singer said. "So it's the best of both worlds; we get the safety, and we get that [light] installed in a timely manner."District 2 Councilman Max Taylor said he agreed the grant will help save money on city renovations."The fact we were awarded this grant is absolutely fantastic for our budgetary situation," Taylor said. "It's going to take the burden off our capital improvements plan so we can spend that money on other projects."Brunner said the light likely won't be installed until late 2009 or early 2010 due to the bidding and development processes.
Main Street signal gets green light
Grant allows city to fund traffic light at intersection
The city of Whitewater received a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for installation of traffic lights at the Main and Whiton street intersection.Pedestrian safety became a concern after former student Mike Chaloupka was hit by a car while crossing the street Aug. 28. Chaloupka, who was in a wheelchair, died two weeks later from injuries sustained from the accident."I was happy to learn that the city was able to secure grant funding to help with the installation of the light," Chancellor Richard Telfer said. "It will help make the intersection safer."The Department of Transportation will send the city an agreement for the project covering 90 percent of the costs including engineering, equipment and installation costs. The remaining 10 percent of the project will be funded by the city.City Manager Kevin Brunner said the intersection safety revamp will cost $12,000 to $15,000. The project carries an estimated total cost of $138, 400.Late last year, the Whitewater Common Council approved the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection and authorized the engineering contract with Strand Associates of Madison.Public Works Director Dean Fischer said he called the WisDot Southeast region office after the start of the project asking if the Highway Safety Improvement Program would help fund the installation of three signals."The Southeast region of DOT asked that I submit the application to them for review from the region's perspective to give the city an indication whether it would compete with other projects," Fischer said. Fischer said the city later received word the project would meet the requirements to be funded as a safety improvement project. Safety improvement projects revolve around what are perceived to be high-risk rural roads.Fischer said they must follow a selection process to find a suitable architectural and engineering service for publicly funded projects. WisDot advertises the project to the public and selects a bidder to perform the installation.
"Once the engineer is selected, the DOT negotiates the contract with the engineer," Fischer said. "Once the engineer is contracted, they design the traffic signals and prepare the plans and specifications." After Chaloupka's death, Telfer became part of a traffic study focus group approved by the Whitewater Common Council in October to look at possible intersection improvements.The group also included former Whitewater Student Government member Dane Checolinski and University Police Chief Matt Kiederlen.The council sought ideas to enhance safety at the intersection in addition to electric pedestrian signs the city installed to prevent further accidents.Ideas best received by the council included making the intersection a multiway stop to regulate traffic, traffic signals and converting the two-way street into a one way."The council decided the stop-and-go light would be the best alternative," Brunner said. "Then we started to engineer this and got wind of some possible funding so Dean pursued the funding."Brunner said despite having to go through a competitive bidding process, the city will continue to work with Stand Associates due to their extensive work on the intersection so far.Common Council President Patrick Singer said the traffic lights were the city's best choice. "Obviously it helps us fund some other things that we were looking at doing that we put off to fund the intersection," Singer said. "So it's the best of both worlds; we get the safety, and we get that [light] installed in a timely manner."District 2 Councilman Max Taylor said he agreed the grant will help save money on city renovations."The fact we were awarded this grant is absolutely fantastic for our budgetary situation," Taylor said. "It's going to take the burden off our capital improvements plan so we can spend that money on other projects."Brunner said the light likely won't be installed until late 2009 or early 2010 due to the bidding and development processes.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Blair School Book Donation
We got a letter from the Grade School Mike went to. It was a very thoughtful thing they did. Here is the letter we got.
The teachers and staff of Blair Elementary School have purchased three books and placed them in out library in loving memory of your sweet son, Michael. He made a special impact upon so many of our lives, and he will forever be remembered as a kind, very special young man.
Three books have been placed in our library and are being shared by the present students of Blair. Each book have an inscription the reads: In loving memory of Michael Chaloupka, 197 Blair School Graduate.
Please know that Michael remains in our hearts through precious memories. Thank you both for sharing this treasured young man with the world.
Thanks to all the Staff at Blair School.
The teachers and staff of Blair Elementary School have purchased three books and placed them in out library in loving memory of your sweet son, Michael. He made a special impact upon so many of our lives, and he will forever be remembered as a kind, very special young man.
Three books have been placed in our library and are being shared by the present students of Blair. Each book have an inscription the reads: In loving memory of Michael Chaloupka, 197 Blair School Graduate.
Please know that Michael remains in our hearts through precious memories. Thank you both for sharing this treasured young man with the world.
Thanks to all the Staff at Blair School.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Mike's Birthday
Today is Mike's Birthday and he would have been 24 years old today. It is very comforting all the Birthday wishes Mike got on his birthday on facebook. Thanks to everyone that helped make this day, a little easier. We miss Mike dearly, and we also got a letter from the person that caused the accident that took Mike from us way to soon . She was asking us for forgiveness, and that is what Mike would want. We just hope that she drives much more careful, and learned a lesson from all of this. That is what Mike would want, forgivenes. God Bless everyone that has helped us through this, and Happy Easter.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Mass For Mike
At St. Catholic Church, on Wednesday April 8th, at 8:15 a.m.-9:00 p.m. St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson.
In honor of Mike's birthday, April 10th (Good Friday), one of Mike's friends is having a mass said for him. It is at a Catholic Church, but you don't have to be Catholic just to attend the mass. It's a way to celebrate Mike, his life, and the God he loved and worshiped so much!
In honor of Mike's birthday, April 10th (Good Friday), one of Mike's friends is having a mass said for him. It is at a Catholic Church, but you don't have to be Catholic just to attend the mass. It's a way to celebrate Mike, his life, and the God he loved and worshiped so much!
Friday, March 20, 2009
Award In Honor Of Mike
Michael Chaloupka Leadership Award
In memory & honor of Michael Chaloupka leadership and contributions, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (UWW), along with the Chaloupka family, is offering the Michael Chaloupka Leadership Award. The award will be presented at the Disability Awareness & Coalition Banquet. UWW Students may self-nominate or be nominated by a faculty, staff or community member. All nominations should be written in letter form and include the following:
Evidence of leadership performed
Evidence of increasing responsibility over time
Evidence of participation in multiple aspects of campus life
Evidence of off-campus activities
Recommendation letter to include examples of student’s ethics and integrity, positive role modeling or having a positive influence on others
In memory & honor of Michael Chaloupka leadership and contributions, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (UWW), along with the Chaloupka family, is offering the Michael Chaloupka Leadership Award. The award will be presented at the Disability Awareness & Coalition Banquet. UWW Students may self-nominate or be nominated by a faculty, staff or community member. All nominations should be written in letter form and include the following:
Evidence of leadership performed
Evidence of increasing responsibility over time
Evidence of participation in multiple aspects of campus life
Evidence of off-campus activities
Recommendation letter to include examples of student’s ethics and integrity, positive role modeling or having a positive influence on others
Friday, March 6, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Photo Quilts-Using Mike's Shirts
This is a project that has keep me busy the last couple of weeks. I am sure you remember Mike wearing some of these shirts. It has been a very fun project to do, and all the memories that go along with these. Here is a couple photos of the quilts/wallhanging, and more comming soon. The cool part is that the photos can be changed at any time, one of the quilts needs the photos added of Mike. My daughter will finish hers soon, but she is busy finishing the cookbook.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
In Memory Of Mike-Christmas Decor
A donation has been made in memory of Mike for Christmas decorations at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson. The 8:15 a.m. Mass on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson will be said in memory of Mike. Thanks to one of Mike's friend for the donation, Heather.
Mike Chaloupka Leadership Award
UW Whitewater is creating a Leadership Award to be given out once a year. Mike Chaloupka Leadership Award, for the organization Disability Advocacy and Awareness Coalition. This is the organization that Mike was the president for 2 years, his last 2 years of college. UW Whitewater wanted to acknowledge all of Mike’s hard work and involvement in Disability Advocacy and Awareness Coalition.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Traffic Light Where Mike Was Hit
Council votes to install traffic light at intersection of Whiton and Main Street
The Whitewater Common Council voted 4-3 Tuesday night to install a traffic light at the intersection of Whiton and Main Street, pending the decision of funding for the project.Chancellor Richard Telfer was pleased to see progress was made."The real issue is pedestrian safety, although money is still a significant issue," Telfer said. "Although the current flashing lights at eye level are a great help, they don't address the total issue."Councilman Roy Nosek led the opposition of the traffic light installation, saying the current lights are not making the problem go away, but are helping to diminish it."We need to reduce the amount of traffic on Main Street," Nosek said. "There needs to be restrictions on parking for people who live close to campus."Nosek proposed limiting parking restrictions of students who are close enough to walk to their classes. This in turn would reduce traffic of students trying to find parking spots in between classes, Nosek said.Both Councilmen James Allen and Lynn Binnie agreed with Nosek to vote against installing a traffic light.Allen motioned the city staff to continue to observe other alternatives for the intersection, saying pedestrian safety was improving after the installation of the flashing crossing lights at the intersection.Binnie wanted the city to agree to install brighter lighting at the dangerous intersections for pedestrian safety at night."My gut says eventually there will be a traffic light," Binnie said. "For now we should focus on better lighting and improvements for disabled accessibility."An appeal for safety enhancements was made after UW-Whitewater graduate Mike Chaloupka, 23, died last September from injuries sustained after he was hit by a car while crossing the intersection in his wheelchair.Allison Rygh, Whitewater student government president, agreed with Telfer on the Council's vote. Rygh said the installation of a traffic light was the best decision for pedestrian safety.The other two alternatives traffic engineer Luke Homan of Strand and Associates proposed was the installation of a pedestrian refuge island, and construction to turn Whiton Street into a cul-de-sac, preventing left-hand turns.If funding for the traffic light is approved, the installation will cost around $125,000.
The Whitewater Common Council voted 4-3 Tuesday night to install a traffic light at the intersection of Whiton and Main Street, pending the decision of funding for the project.Chancellor Richard Telfer was pleased to see progress was made."The real issue is pedestrian safety, although money is still a significant issue," Telfer said. "Although the current flashing lights at eye level are a great help, they don't address the total issue."Councilman Roy Nosek led the opposition of the traffic light installation, saying the current lights are not making the problem go away, but are helping to diminish it."We need to reduce the amount of traffic on Main Street," Nosek said. "There needs to be restrictions on parking for people who live close to campus."Nosek proposed limiting parking restrictions of students who are close enough to walk to their classes. This in turn would reduce traffic of students trying to find parking spots in between classes, Nosek said.Both Councilmen James Allen and Lynn Binnie agreed with Nosek to vote against installing a traffic light.Allen motioned the city staff to continue to observe other alternatives for the intersection, saying pedestrian safety was improving after the installation of the flashing crossing lights at the intersection.Binnie wanted the city to agree to install brighter lighting at the dangerous intersections for pedestrian safety at night."My gut says eventually there will be a traffic light," Binnie said. "For now we should focus on better lighting and improvements for disabled accessibility."An appeal for safety enhancements was made after UW-Whitewater graduate Mike Chaloupka, 23, died last September from injuries sustained after he was hit by a car while crossing the intersection in his wheelchair.Allison Rygh, Whitewater student government president, agreed with Telfer on the Council's vote. Rygh said the installation of a traffic light was the best decision for pedestrian safety.The other two alternatives traffic engineer Luke Homan of Strand and Associates proposed was the installation of a pedestrian refuge island, and construction to turn Whiton Street into a cul-de-sac, preventing left-hand turns.If funding for the traffic light is approved, the installation will cost around $125,000.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Recipe Book
Sorry we are no longer accepting recipes, the deadline was January 15th. Our hopes is that the recipe books will be available on or before Mikes Birthday, which is April 10th. They will be available online, and at a few retail stores in Waukesha, Cuddles Hallmark and Martha Merrell's Books & Cafe, and maybe a few other places.
Thanks to everyone for donating the recipes, it will be a great book.
Thanks to everyone for donating the recipes, it will be a great book.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Recipes Needed For Recipe Book
I am sure most of our friends and family know that we are in the processing of putting together a recipe book, the deadline was December 31st. But we have extended it to January 15th; if you plan on putting a recipe in the book please get it to us ASAP. Because we would like to get the book printed and ready to start selling it by April.
We are currently in the process of working on a recipe book to sell, with all the profits going to Intervarsity. We are looking for recipes from you, the people that Mike shared his life with and touched. We are asking you to share with us a recipe and a brief story (50-100 words) on how Mike touched your life. If you don’t want to share a story you can still send us a recipe or two. You can mail it to me or email it to:
mikeswishes@gmail.com
We would like to do a chili section if we get enough recipes, since Mike loved his Chili. He could eat more chili in a setting than anyone I know of, way more than I could. I would always ask him where are you putting that.
Thanks for everyone that alreadly submitted recipes.
We are currently in the process of working on a recipe book to sell, with all the profits going to Intervarsity. We are looking for recipes from you, the people that Mike shared his life with and touched. We are asking you to share with us a recipe and a brief story (50-100 words) on how Mike touched your life. If you don’t want to share a story you can still send us a recipe or two. You can mail it to me or email it to:
mikeswishes@gmail.com
We would like to do a chili section if we get enough recipes, since Mike loved his Chili. He could eat more chili in a setting than anyone I know of, way more than I could. I would always ask him where are you putting that.
Thanks for everyone that alreadly submitted recipes.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Missing Mike-Our First Christmas WIthout Him
We miss him very much, but life must go on. He would want us to all be happy, and not upset or depressed. I hope all of our and Mike's friends and family have A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year.
My First Christmas in Heaven (~anonymous)
I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below
With tiny lights, like Heavenʼs stars, reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away that tearFor I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dearBut the sounds of music canʼt compare with the choir they have up here.
I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring,For it is beyond description, to hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me, the pain in your heart.But I am not so far away, We really arenʼt apart.
So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tearRemember, I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
My First Christmas in Heaven (~anonymous)
I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below
With tiny lights, like Heavenʼs stars, reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away that tearFor I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dearBut the sounds of music canʼt compare with the choir they have up here.
I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring,For it is beyond description, to hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me, the pain in your heart.But I am not so far away, We really arenʼt apart.
So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tearRemember, I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Update on recipe book
We are currently in the process of working on a recipe book to sell, with all the profits going to Intervarsity. We are looking for recipes from you, the people that Mike shared his life with and touched. We are asking you to share with us a recipe and a brief story (50-100 words) on how Mike touched your life.
Our deadline to submit recipes is December 31. As of right now we need alot more recipes, we have only received a few. So please submit to this email address, mikeswishes@gmail.com
You can also mail them to us, if you need our address please email me for that.
We have also decided to do a Chili recipe section, because that was one of Mikes favorite things to eat.
Also if you decide not to add a story about Mike that is fine, you can still submit a recipe. You can submit more than recipe, as many as you would like.
Thanks to everyone that alreadly submitted a recipe.
God Bless your and your family and Have A Happy Thanksgiving.
Our deadline to submit recipes is December 31. As of right now we need alot more recipes, we have only received a few. So please submit to this email address, mikeswishes@gmail.com
You can also mail them to us, if you need our address please email me for that.
We have also decided to do a Chili recipe section, because that was one of Mikes favorite things to eat.
Also if you decide not to add a story about Mike that is fine, you can still submit a recipe. You can submit more than recipe, as many as you would like.
Thanks to everyone that alreadly submitted a recipe.
God Bless your and your family and Have A Happy Thanksgiving.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
Recipe Book Fundraiser-Proceeds Supporting Intervarsity
Dear Friends & Family of Mike,
It’s been over a month now since Mike left us here on earth and went to go be where he always wanted to be, Heaven! Through the last few years in college and since he graduated in May he has been heavily involved in Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. He was currently working this summer to raise enough money to be a Lay Minister at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. His dream was cut short by the tragic accident that occurred August 26th. But his legacy will live on with the students that he touched. As family members and close friends of Mike, we would like to raise some money for the UWW Chapter of Intervarsity Christian Fellowship so they may continue to support and help those students that Mike so deeply wanted to help and reach out to.We are currently in the process of working on a recipe book to sell, with all the profits going to Intervarsity. We are looking for recipes from you, the people that Mike shared his life with and touched. We are asking you to share with us a recipe and a brief story (50-100 words) on how Mike touched your life. Please email all recipes to mail to:
mikeswishes@gmail.com
by December 31, 2008. Any questions can be directed to Julie or Jenny at the above mentioned email address.
Thank you and God bless!
Mike’s Family
It’s been over a month now since Mike left us here on earth and went to go be where he always wanted to be, Heaven! Through the last few years in college and since he graduated in May he has been heavily involved in Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. He was currently working this summer to raise enough money to be a Lay Minister at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. His dream was cut short by the tragic accident that occurred August 26th. But his legacy will live on with the students that he touched. As family members and close friends of Mike, we would like to raise some money for the UWW Chapter of Intervarsity Christian Fellowship so they may continue to support and help those students that Mike so deeply wanted to help and reach out to.We are currently in the process of working on a recipe book to sell, with all the profits going to Intervarsity. We are looking for recipes from you, the people that Mike shared his life with and touched. We are asking you to share with us a recipe and a brief story (50-100 words) on how Mike touched your life. Please email all recipes to mail to:
mikeswishes@gmail.com
by December 31, 2008. Any questions can be directed to Julie or Jenny at the above mentioned email address.
Thank you and God bless!
Mike’s Family
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