Obituary: Thomas Roderick Rice

In addition to a life of accomplishments, Rice and the Whitefish Bay Jaycees organized fundraisers to pay for the construction of the Whitefish Bay Little League field in 1977.

Thomas Roderick Rice passed away on May 14, 2012 at the age of 75 after suffering from advanced Parkinson’s disease and other illnesses. Long time resident of Whitefish Bay. Born December 15, 1936 to Roderick and Ruth (Churchill) Rice in Milwaukee. Beloved husband of Lorene (Murphy) for 51 years, proud father of Suzanne Schorr (Lewis), Richard Rice (Elizabeth) and Bob Rice (Jamie), proud grandpa of Douglas Schorr, Michael Schorr, Anna Schorr, Austin Rice, Courtney Rice, Tyler Rice and Morgan Rice, loving sister Janie Klug (Tom), brother William Rice and brother-in-law R. Michael Murphy. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Former President and Owner of Rice Insulation, Inc. and Insulation Distributors. In November of 1954 at …

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Daily Recall Election Roundup: April 30

Here are the latest updates from the campaign trail in the upcoming recall elections.

Every day between now and the May 8 primary recall elections, Patch will provide regular updates on what's happening in the campaigns of those who want to be our next governor. Check back with this column throughout the day for the latest from the campaign trail. 2:05 p.m.: Falk wants DNR secretary fired Democratic gubernatorial candidate Kathleen Falk is calling for Republican Gov. Scott Walker to fire the state Department of Natural Resources secretary, The Huffington Post reports. Falk made the demand Monday at a news conference after the Wisconsin State Journal reported that the number of DNR environmental permit violation notices dropped to a 12-year low in 2011. DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp told the newspaper she wants the agency to …

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Greg

1:19 pm on Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Governor Walker did listen, and he has nothing to be sorry about. After 40 years of probably being over paid, I hope John Wiley doesn't let the door hit him in the butt and he retires comfortably in a state where he can find happiness. Take the money and run Johnny, it's really all that your 40 years have been about.   more ›

James Hazard Remembered as a Prominent Local Writer and Educator

The 76-year-old Whitefish Bay resident died March 2, leaving a legacy of poems, writings and a creative writing program.

Most Non-Union Village Employees Get 1.5% Pay Hike

Whitefish Bay police officers and public works employees also get 1.5 percent wage increases through their union contracts in 2012.

The beginning the new year will bring a 1.5 percent salary increase for most non-union village employees. The village's 24 non-union employees each received a 1.5 percent salary increase, with two exceptions: engineering technician Jeff Jurgens and Village Clerk/Finance Director Jennifer Amerell. Jurgens received a 10 percent increase - from $48,200 to $53,044, as his position was reclassified. “As we move into this new environment where we place more duties on the Engineering Department to plan large infrastructure projects, more of the day-to-day duties will be placed on his shoulders,” Village Manager Patrick DeGrave said. “It seems appropriate to compensate him and reclassify his position for the additional work he is expected to do.” …

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Bob McBride

9:55 pm on Thursday, December 22, 2011

Who the heck gets a 9% raise in this current economic climate just so they can be "brought in line" with people in similar positions elsewhere? And isn't this the same woman (the finance director) who recommended a one year, no competitive bid contract for the auditing firm she worked for prior to taking the position? That bad decision alone and the lack of professionalism it demonstrates makes …   more ›

TV/Radio Columnist, Bay Resident Tim Cuprisin Dead at 53

Popular journalist remembered for his work at Journal Sentinel, OnMilwaukee.com.

Former Village President Henry Mixter Dies at 91

Mixter served as trustee and village president of Whitefish Bay from 1966-1984.

Video: Bayshore Patrons Remember Steve Jobs

Dozens of post-it notes were stuck to the Apple store wall in memorial of the Apple legend.

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs died last week from pancreatic cancer, but he will not be soon forgotten.  More than 65,000 people have "liked" the R.I.P Steve Jobs Facebook page, touting links to moments of his life like this never aired, think different commercial, or a link to Stay Foolish art at Zazzle. But it's the world-wide comments that really show the love for Steve. This video shows just a small sliver of the memorial efforts around the world to remember Steve. Thursday evening at Bayshore Town Center, outisde the Apple store, dozen of post-it notes scattered the glass wall from patrons who will deeply miss Steve. There were even a few bunches of flowers laid at the base of the notes in rememberance of the Apple legend.

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Middle School Teacher Will Be Missed

Geoffrey Farnsworth, 40, passed away Friday after a battle with colon cancer.

Whitefish Bay Middle School teacher Geoff Farnsworth may be gone, but the impact he had on students and the community will not be forgotten any time soon. Farnsworth, a history teacher and coach, died Friday at the age of 40 after a battle with colon cancer, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported. He and his wife Kelley had three children: his sons Gavin, 6, and Grady, 4, and a 2-year-old girl named Addison. The newspaper quoted his wife Kelley as saying she and Geoffrey met during their days at Purdue University. The two were married in 1996, and they relocated to the Milwaukee-area in 1998. Geoff took a job in Whitefish Bay schools, coaching cross country and other sports. As a history teacher, he also led the annual Opet Festival, …

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