Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Donations
The craft fair we held in honor of Mike Chaloupka. I would like to thank all the shoppers, shoppers, and a craft vendors that helped make this a success. We were able to donate $1400.00 to Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. Next year Intervarsity is working on building a walkway for individuals in a wheelchair, at Cedar Campus in Michigan. With funds we have raised over the last 4 years.
We are already planning for next years event, in the same location.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
MJC Memorial Craft Fair
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
3rd Annual Fundraiser For Mike Chaloupka
Only 3 more days till our annual fundraiser for Mike Chaloupka. You can help by shopping our event or bidding at our silent auction. To view some of the silent auction items go our MJC Memorial Craft Fair page. All proceeds benefit Intervarsity Christian Fellowship.
MJC Memorial Craft Fair, September 21 10 a.m.-6 p.m. & 22 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at Cornerstone Church N6 W31449 Alberta Drive, Delafield, WI.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
MJC Memorial Blood Drive, Schedule to donate blood
MJC Memorial Blood Drive is partnering with BloodCenter of Wisconsin to host a blood drive and craft fair. Donating takes about an hour of your time - a short commitment to give a life-saving gift.
Please join us for this event.
Date: September 22, 2012
Time: 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Location: Cornerstone Church
Make your appointment by calling Steve at BloodCenter at 414-333-3513 or visit this link.
Introducing Giving for Life. BloodCenter's way to recognize and thank you.
People like you can impact hundreds of lives. Many donors have a very personal reason for giving, while others give simply because it's the right thing to do. Whatever your inspiration, BloodCenter wants to honor and thank you.
To do that, BloodCenter created Giving for Life, a program to recognize and thank dedicated donors. Learn more about Giving for Life at bcw.edu/GFL. BloodCenter will be proud to recognize you as a member, and thank you for all the lives that will be touched by yours.
We thank you and BloodCenter thanks you!
© 2009 BloodCenter of Wisconsin
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
MJC Memorial Craft Fair 3rd Annual
This years craft fair is well underway, with only about 2 weeks away. If you would like to bid on some of the silent auction items, they are available at
We have more than 50 items up for bid, and more items are still arriving for the silent auction.
You can help by shopping our event or bidding at our silent auction.
September 21 & 22 at Cornerstone Church N6 W31449 Albert Drive, Delafield. New this year, we have MJC Memorial Craft Fair shirts available for $15.00 each, and tote bags for $12.00.
Friday, July 27, 2012
New Location MJC Memorial Craft Fair
Since we are at a new location this year. Here are the new signs, please come and support our event.
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Mike's Garden
Here are a few news things that we added to Mike's Garden. Mosaic solar lights,solar gazing ball, and a plaque that our daughter gave to us. Also a cross the we mounted the plaque to.
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Mike's Garden
Here is a few pictures of Mike's garden. The plants are starting to bloom. We try and add something new each year. We will have a new item, hopefully next week.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Intersection-Stop lights
This is the intersection where Mike was hit, this is what it looks like today. The good news is, students are using the intersection to cross the street. I hope that no one else gets hit there. It is such a busy street with loads of students crossing the street daily.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Traffic Light at Intersection where Mike was hit.
Construction protects students from harm
BY ZACH HICKS – OCTOBER 5, 2011
POSTED IN: OPINION, TOP OPINION
The intersection of Main and Whiton Streets is finally getting a stoplight. The construction started last week and the pedestrian yield sign that previously hung over Main Street will be replaced.
Anyone who used the crosswalk knows how dangerous crossing the street was. For whatever reason, cars didn’t adhere to the crosswalk and ignored pedestrians even though many pedestrians pushed the button that activated the yield sign’s flashing yellow lights.
Three years ago, former UW-Whitewater student Michael Chaloupka was killed after being struck by a car in the crosswalk; the city has been trying to get funding for the construction ever since. Last March, another student was hit by a car while trying to cross the same intersection.
It is puzzling why drivers continue to cruise past the crosswalk with minimal concern for those on foot. A student had pressed the button, which activated the blinking yield sign.
After waiting several seconds and still not having any cars slow down, the student stepped into the road tentatively. As the student crossed the first lane, the traffic in lanes two, three and four continued to cruise along without slowing down. This pattern continued as the dangerous journey across the road was completed.
This dangerous game is eerily similar to Frogger, except the consequences of losing are more sinister. College campuses are teaming with students on foot, and drivers should be taking caution with that in mind.
While some drivers may argue that pedestrians dart out from a crosswalk sometimes, being aware of the crosswalk is the driver’s responsibility. Once the construction is complete, which is expected to be sometime in early November, pedestrians will be safer.
This time the government saved the day. While we often criticize the government for things like taxes, politicians not keeping promises or failing to fix the economy, we must remind that they help us out, too.
On average, a pedestrian is injured in a traffic accident every eight minutes according to the National Highway Traffic Association. With this statistic in mind, use caution when crossing the street. If a student gets hit by a car, it does not mean they will get free tuition. If you are driving, make sure you are looking for pedestrians, especially when driving near a college campus such as UW-Whitewater.
Pedestrians must take caution while crossing the street and drivers must watch out for their fellow classmates while driving around the city. After all, pedestrians are vulnerable.
There’s a reason they look both ways.
BY ZACH HICKS – OCTOBER 5, 2011
POSTED IN: OPINION, TOP OPINION
The intersection of Main and Whiton Streets is finally getting a stoplight. The construction started last week and the pedestrian yield sign that previously hung over Main Street will be replaced.
Anyone who used the crosswalk knows how dangerous crossing the street was. For whatever reason, cars didn’t adhere to the crosswalk and ignored pedestrians even though many pedestrians pushed the button that activated the yield sign’s flashing yellow lights.
Three years ago, former UW-Whitewater student Michael Chaloupka was killed after being struck by a car in the crosswalk; the city has been trying to get funding for the construction ever since. Last March, another student was hit by a car while trying to cross the same intersection.
It is puzzling why drivers continue to cruise past the crosswalk with minimal concern for those on foot. A student had pressed the button, which activated the blinking yield sign.
After waiting several seconds and still not having any cars slow down, the student stepped into the road tentatively. As the student crossed the first lane, the traffic in lanes two, three and four continued to cruise along without slowing down. This pattern continued as the dangerous journey across the road was completed.
This dangerous game is eerily similar to Frogger, except the consequences of losing are more sinister. College campuses are teaming with students on foot, and drivers should be taking caution with that in mind.
While some drivers may argue that pedestrians dart out from a crosswalk sometimes, being aware of the crosswalk is the driver’s responsibility. Once the construction is complete, which is expected to be sometime in early November, pedestrians will be safer.
This time the government saved the day. While we often criticize the government for things like taxes, politicians not keeping promises or failing to fix the economy, we must remind that they help us out, too.
On average, a pedestrian is injured in a traffic accident every eight minutes according to the National Highway Traffic Association. With this statistic in mind, use caution when crossing the street. If a student gets hit by a car, it does not mean they will get free tuition. If you are driving, make sure you are looking for pedestrians, especially when driving near a college campus such as UW-Whitewater.
Pedestrians must take caution while crossing the street and drivers must watch out for their fellow classmates while driving around the city. After all, pedestrians are vulnerable.
There’s a reason they look both ways.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
2nd MJC Memorial Craft Fair
MJC Memorial Craft Fair
1240 Grand Avenue, Waukesha
September 23 & 24, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Craft Show featuring handcrafted arts & crafts, and unique gifts. Something for everyone on your shopping list. Door prizes drawn every hour, food concessions, silent auction, bake sale and free admission.
All proceeds benefit Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. You can support our cause by shopping the event. Some silent auction items are available for bidding through our facebook page, "MJC Memorial Craft Fair".
1240 Grand Avenue, Waukesha
September 23 & 24, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Craft Show featuring handcrafted arts & crafts, and unique gifts. Something for everyone on your shopping list. Door prizes drawn every hour, food concessions, silent auction, bake sale and free admission.
All proceeds benefit Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. You can support our cause by shopping the event. Some silent auction items are available for bidding through our facebook page, "MJC Memorial Craft Fair".
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
2nd MJC Memorial Craft Fair
It is a little more than a month away, and the time is just flying by. Here is a list of the dontaions, I have as of today. I am still hoping for a few more to come in, besides what the crafters will be donating. We can always use more donations, if you would like to donate something just let me know. Within the next couple of weeks the yard signs will go up. I am hoping to raise some funds for Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, and keep Mike's dream alive. We would love to have you come and support the event. September 23 & 24 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at First Assembly Of God North Campus, 1240 Grand Aveunue in Waukesha.
2 tickets Milwaukee Bucks
Betty Brinn Family Pass
2 tickets Skylight Opera Theatre
4 tickets Circus World Museum
2 tickets Waukesha Civic Theatre
Sprecher Soda
2 tickets Oconomowoc Arts Center
One year family membership
2 Milwaukee Wave Tickets
2 tickets Milwaukee Bucks
Betty Brinn Family Pass
2 tickets Skylight Opera Theatre
4 tickets Circus World Museum
2 tickets Waukesha Civic Theatre
Sprecher Soda
2 tickets Oconomowoc Arts Center
One year family membership
2 Milwaukee Wave Tickets
Thursday, June 30, 2011
2nd Annual MJC Memorial Craft Fair
It has been a really crazy year, but we are now working on planning the 2nd Annual Fundraiser. We are now accepting applications for crafters and artists, and working on securing donations for the silent auction. We sent out 50 letters for donations and they are starting to come in. If you would like to donation anything, please let me know.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Traffic Light Delay-Intersection Where Mike Was Hit
Whiton, Main Street traffic light project delayed until fall
By Kelsey Welke– March 8, 2011
Posted in: News
The traffic light project that has been planned for years at the intersection of Whiton and Main Streets has been delayed due to monetary reasons.
Public Works Director Dean Fischer said the project was originally going to be a city-funded project until the Highway Safety Approval Grant was found. Fischer then applied for and received the grant.
A car passes over the crosswalk at the intersection of Whiton and Main Streets. The project to install a traffic light at the intersection was delayed until next fall. Photo by Kelsey Welke.
Because the project is now funded by federal money, the project was postponed until September. It was originally planned to start after school let out in May.
The project is estimated at $171,750, of which 80 percent will be paid for by the grant and the rest by the city.
Several pedestrians have been hit on Main Street, including graduate student Mike Chaloupka in 2008 and most recently senior Chris O’Neil.
Chaloupka was struck by a car in his wheelchair while crossing at the intersection. He died later due to accident-related injuries.
O’Neil was hit March 1 while crossing at the same intersection.
“I saw that the car in the far lane was going to hit me so I jumped up and away from the car and then came down on the front of the hood,” O’Neil said. “The driver of the car got out and seemed genuinely sorry … for not stopping fast enough. But since I wasn’t hurt, I told him not to worry about it.”
Fischer said the issue at that intersection is getting pedestrians to cross safely.
“The advantage of putting in stop-and-go lights over the existing lights is that it will be a controlled intersection for everybody – pedestrians and vehicle traffic,” Fischer said.
The new light will also have “The Navigator” technology installed. “The Navigator” emits a short, recorded message along with beeping sounds to allow visually-impaired persons to know when it is safe to cross the street.
“The Navigator” was recently installed at the intersections of Prince and Main Streets, and Prairie and Main Streets.
The disadvantage of installing the lights at the intersection of Whiton and Main streets is that the lights will take away from the historical look of the gateway in front of the Alumni Center and Hyer Hall, Fischer said.
The poles that hold the traffic lights will be a dark color, similar to other traffic lights in the city. These will not be as obvious as the aluminum poles that hold the current safety lights at the intersection. Therefore, some of the historical look of the gateway will be preserved, Fischer said.
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By Kelsey Welke– March 8, 2011
Posted in: News
The traffic light project that has been planned for years at the intersection of Whiton and Main Streets has been delayed due to monetary reasons.
Public Works Director Dean Fischer said the project was originally going to be a city-funded project until the Highway Safety Approval Grant was found. Fischer then applied for and received the grant.
A car passes over the crosswalk at the intersection of Whiton and Main Streets. The project to install a traffic light at the intersection was delayed until next fall. Photo by Kelsey Welke.
Because the project is now funded by federal money, the project was postponed until September. It was originally planned to start after school let out in May.
The project is estimated at $171,750, of which 80 percent will be paid for by the grant and the rest by the city.
Several pedestrians have been hit on Main Street, including graduate student Mike Chaloupka in 2008 and most recently senior Chris O’Neil.
Chaloupka was struck by a car in his wheelchair while crossing at the intersection. He died later due to accident-related injuries.
O’Neil was hit March 1 while crossing at the same intersection.
“I saw that the car in the far lane was going to hit me so I jumped up and away from the car and then came down on the front of the hood,” O’Neil said. “The driver of the car got out and seemed genuinely sorry … for not stopping fast enough. But since I wasn’t hurt, I told him not to worry about it.”
Fischer said the issue at that intersection is getting pedestrians to cross safely.
“The advantage of putting in stop-and-go lights over the existing lights is that it will be a controlled intersection for everybody – pedestrians and vehicle traffic,” Fischer said.
The new light will also have “The Navigator” technology installed. “The Navigator” emits a short, recorded message along with beeping sounds to allow visually-impaired persons to know when it is safe to cross the street.
“The Navigator” was recently installed at the intersections of Prince and Main Streets, and Prairie and Main Streets.
The disadvantage of installing the lights at the intersection of Whiton and Main streets is that the lights will take away from the historical look of the gateway in front of the Alumni Center and Hyer Hall, Fischer said.
The poles that hold the traffic lights will be a dark color, similar to other traffic lights in the city. These will not be as obvious as the aluminum poles that hold the current safety lights at the intersection. Therefore, some of the historical look of the gateway will be preserved, Fischer said.
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Monday, January 10, 2011
Gingerbread Contest For Intervarsity
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year. We participated in a non profit fundraiser, for the organization of our choice. We made this gingerbread house with all the proceeds from donations going to Intervaristy. Customers voted on the houses, by donating money. Our house took in the most money, $37.13. We took third prize on the house. We had never made one before, so it was a learining process, it was fun but alot of work. Well it looks like we will do it again next year, but hoping to raise a little more funds next year.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Intervarsity Thank You
Today we received a thank you letter from Intervarsity for our donation to Intervarsity. It was really nice receiving the letter. The donation was for $1600.00, let hope we can do the same next year.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
1st Fundraiser
The fundraiser was a success, thanks for all our family and friends who helped staff the event, donated items for the silent auction, or purchased items from the show. Thank for everyones help. We were able to donate $1600.00 to Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. We are planning on making this an annual event, next years date is September 23rd & 24th. To see some of the photos of the event go our facebook page, MJC Memorial Craft Fair.
Monday, October 11, 2010
MJC Memorial Craft Fair
It is hard to believe, the craft fair fundraiser is almost here. It will be here soon,3 weeks to go. I hope to see some of Mikes friends and family. We will have some cool silent auction items to bid on, like a signed Packer football and many more items. We hope to make this an annual event, we are hoping all goes well, and would love everyones support. Come and get of your holiday shopping done, and the proceeds will support a great organization, that Mike loved.
On October 28th & 29th 11 a.m.-6 p.m.,30th 10 a.m.-4 p.m.,
at the First Assembly of God Church campus at 1240 Grand Avenue here in Waukesha. All proceeds will go to support the non-profit ministry of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship – an inter-denominational ministry that serves tens of thousands of students from many different backgrounds on about 650 college campuses in the United States. All proceeds from this event will go to the work at UW-Whitewater (Mike’s school) and help students there attend campus and conferences – which were so very beneficial to Mike.
On October 28th & 29th 11 a.m.-6 p.m.,30th 10 a.m.-4 p.m.,
at the First Assembly of God Church campus at 1240 Grand Avenue here in Waukesha. All proceeds will go to support the non-profit ministry of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship – an inter-denominational ministry that serves tens of thousands of students from many different backgrounds on about 650 college campuses in the United States. All proceeds from this event will go to the work at UW-Whitewater (Mike’s school) and help students there attend campus and conferences – which were so very beneficial to Mike.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
MJC Memorial Craft Fair
MJC Memorial Craft Fair October 28-29 11-6, 30th 10-4
First Assembly Of God North Campus
1240 Grand Avenue, Waukesha, WI
We will be having our first fundraiser for Mike with the funds going to Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. We would love your support so we could make this an annual event. We need volunteers to make this event a success. We also need donations for raffles, bake sale items and shoppers. Tell all your friends. If you would like to help is any way please let us know. We need a total of 16 volunteers for Thursday, 8 volunteers for Friday, and 16 volunteers for Saturday.
First Assembly Of God North Campus
1240 Grand Avenue, Waukesha, WI
We will be having our first fundraiser for Mike with the funds going to Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. We would love your support so we could make this an annual event. We need volunteers to make this event a success. We also need donations for raffles, bake sale items and shoppers. Tell all your friends. If you would like to help is any way please let us know. We need a total of 16 volunteers for Thursday, 8 volunteers for Friday, and 16 volunteers for Saturday.
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