(September 2) Quality programs fuel UWW's record enrollment

New Student Residence Hall - Starin Hall

More students than ever recognize the UWW as an exceptional place to earn a college degree.

A record 11,432 students enrolled in classes for the fall 2010 semester - 300 more students than in 2009, 561 more than in 2008, and 786 more than in 2007.

"UW-Whitewater has a strong reputation as a campus that offers world-class programs along with a helpful and caring environment," said Chancellor Richard Telfer. "I believe the record enrollment figures are a reflection of the excellent work that our faculty and staff do in the classroom and in their research. Students who enroll at UW-Whitewater know that they will be taught by faculty who choose to be at a University where teaching and research are valued."

Major building enhancements have enriched the student experience, Chancellor Telfer said.

For the first time in 40 years, students moved in to a new residence hall this semester. Starin Hall features suite-style accommodations, and was built with accessibility and sustainability in mind.

Students in the College of Business and Economics attend classes in Timothy J. Hyland Hall, a $41.5 million gem; and the newly renovated James R. Connor University Center opened in 2008, featuring expanded dining, entertainment and academic space.

"I am proud of what we have accomplished on this campus in recent years and I am looking forward to a busy and productive academic year," Chancellor Telfer said.

(September 2) "Envisioning the Future" - Dr. Suzanne M. Zentner, District Administrator Whitewater Unified School District September 2010

I hope this finds everyone as excited as I am as we prepare for our second year together. In some ways it seems like I have been in Whitewater much longer than 13 months, yet in other ways, the past year clipped by at a pace that, at times, felt more like just a few weeks!

Just over a year ago we began talking about building a 21st century school community. The notion seems outdated given that we are nearly one-tenth of the way through the century. However, in other ways, it seems “spot-on” as the notion elicits a futuristic sense of looking forward.

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(September 2) Students of Studio 84 Art Exhibit Reception: Tuesday, September 7, 6-7:30 pm See what our students have been creating! Exhibit runs Sept 1 thru Sept. 24 (121 W. Center St)

(September 2) WHS First Day Program

New Freshman Class welcomed by upperclassmen. Danny Skindingsrude, Student Government President, welcomed the students. The Tshirts the students wore, normally red or white, this year were purple with the slogan "Fired up....on Purpose" in honor of speaker Bill Ester. Bill Ester a motivational and inspirational speaker presented a moving program. He was severely burned in an accident when he was hauling tanker loads of gasoline to gas stations. click here for his story. International Exchange Students were introduced by Mrs. Diane Dunham (l-r) Jan Derichs from Germany staying with the McKenzie family; Roberto Terrazas from Boliva staying with the Letellier family; Marte Welo from Norway who is staying with the Osbourne family; and Lucie Donatova from Czech Republic staying with the Slocum family. Joining the International students was Veronica Gallegos a WHS student who spent a year in Brazil and Mrs Dunham.

(September 2) Whitewater H.S. Girls' Tennis Team Fund-raiser for Cancer included Support at Culver's.

Morgan Nathan dancing with Willy Whippet to attract customers to Culver's. The Team received 10% of all sales. Kata Townsend and Jill Paulson Erika Levine and Chelsea Niemuth Raffle Items 2010 Whitewater H.S. Girls' Tennis Team Fund-raiser for Cancer as noted in an earlier September 1 posting. The top item in the raffle of 26 items is probably the signed Green Bay Packers football - who knows - maybe the Team that will be the Super Bowl Champs???? Lanora Heim purchasing tickets at the Wingspan (tip of left hand to tip of right hand) for $20.00. Tickets are $1.00 or 6 for $5.00 or ½ wingspan (nose to tip of finger) for $10.00. - Drawing at half-time of Sept. 3rd Whippet football game - Perkins Stadium Diane Dalzin, Tennis Team Parent showing item # 7 Cambria Suites - Madison: One night Romance Package in King Suite with champagne, dinner for two and breakfast for two at Reflect Restaurant - Her favorite? Sara Runez, Tennis Team Parent showing a Food Fair! item # 17. Taste of Whitewater $10; gift certificate from Rosa's; $15 dollar gift certificate from Jessica's; 1 six inch sub from Subway; 1 Culver's value basket and 1 Culver's Concrete Mixer.

(September 1) School District opens convocation for faculty and staff with main speaker Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton. Picture potpourri follows:

Lt. Gov. Lawton enjoying the escort down the aisle by WHS Student Government President Danny Skindingsrude and Willy Whippet on arrival at WHS Auditorium that was filled with faculty, staff, students and community members. Convocation MC was C.J. Nelson, WHS Senior. National History Day, State Champ and #9 Nationally, Angela Kalas performed her "Great Awakening" Program The WHS Music Masters entertained the audience as did the District Summer Theater students also entertain by performing a song from their production of "Oliver" Ben Mathews an incoming WHS Freshman presented an interesting review of his experiences at an "Entrepreneur Boot Camp". Jeremy Reutebuch, incoming 5th Grader, performed a very professional drum solo. District Administrator Suzanne Zentner introduced Lt. Gov. Lawton using a slide show depicting the District accomplishments. Lt. Gov. Lawton recognized these accomplishments and also noted the state of education at the State and National level. School Board President Chuck Nass presented years of service awards with Karen Fisher receiving a crystal bowl for her 45 years of District service District student ended the Convocation with an appropriate song " Stand by me" Dawn Wokasch, UWW Student Teacher, at the Pre-Convocation Breakfast with her Cooperating Teacher from the Middle School Bill Kuster.

(September 1) Raffle Items 2010 Whitewater H.S. Girls' Tennis Team Fund-raiser for Cancer

Tickets $1.00
6 for $5.00
½ wingspan (nose to tip of finger) for $10.00
Wingspan (tip of left hand to tip of right hand) for $20.00

Drawing at half-time of Sept. 2nd Whippet football game - Perkins Stadium
1. Shoes and socks from Tainted Love
10 dollar gift card from Maurices
Picture frame
2. $25 dollar gift card from Dan's Meat Market
Grilling tools
3. 2 rounds 18 holes golf - no cart from Evergreen Golf Club
Cooler, water bottle,
2 can cozies from Gilda's Club
4. Green Bay Packer football signed by team (with case)
5. University of Wisconsin baseball cap signed by Women's Hockey coach Mark Johnson - member of 1980 Olympic Hockey Team
6. Signed picture of Bo Ryan, UW Men's Basketball coach
7. Cambria Suites - Madison: One night Romance Package in King Suite with champagne, dinner for two and breakfast for two at Reflect Restaurant
8. 1 oil change from Camacho's Auto Repair
3 car washes from Eastsider/Westsider
Car wipes, windshield sponge and air freshener (TWO PACKAGES WILL BE GIVEN AWAY)
9. 35 dollar gift card from Floral Villa
10. 1 hour court time from Four Lakes Athletic club
Water bottle and 2 can cozies from Gilda's Club
Can of tennis balls
11. 1 hour court time from Four Lakes Athletic Club Water Bottle and blanket from Gilda's Club
12. 4 rounds of golf with cart from Prairie Woods
13. 4 rounds of golf with cart from Whitewater Country Club
14. 3 month membership to Snap Fitness - Whitewater
15. Portrait sitting and 8x10 photo from LaBelle Studios
16. 25 dollar gift certificate from M.E. and My Pets Food dish,
pet toys and bone
17. Taste of Whitewater $10 gift certificate from Rosa's
$15 dollar gift certificate from Jessica's
1 six inch sub from Subway
1 Culver's value basket and 1 Culver's Concrete Mixer
18. 2 deck lights from Home Lumber
1 gift basket from GMA Printing
19. Full length mirror from Whitewater Glass
20. Gift basket from GMA Printing
Decorative pen from The Guild
21. 2 tickets to Milwaukee Wave season opener Nov. 26th
2 Culver's Value Baskets and 2 Concrete Mixers
22. 1 Jimmy John's 30 piece platter - (2 winners will be chosen)
23. 3 tennis lessons given by UWW tennis team members - FOR BOY
24. 3 tennis lessons given by UWW tennis team members -FOR GIRL
25. 1 hour facial, Aveda cleanser and lotion from Nicole and Co.
26. Back to school certificate special: 2 car washes from Eastsider/Westsider
$10 from Rosa's Pizza
One Star Combo (popcorn and soda) from Cinemas of Whitewater
1 Concrete Mixer and Value Basket from Culvers
1 6 in. sub from Subway
1 haircut from Great Clips

(August 30) The Downtown Whitewater Promotion Committee is having a Charity Weekend on October 8, and 9 and would like to reach out to other organizations that collect items, such as eye glasses, cell phones, shoes, and hearing aids to name a few to see if they are interested in participating in the Charity Weekend. If interested - contact Bob Herold at Dale’s Bootery (262) 473-4093

(August 30) UWW Residence Hall Move-in Day. Campus and City filled with returning and new students. Fall classes begin - Thursday, September 2nd.

The Ciecko Family from Trevor WI moving in - (l-r) Kenny the student, with mother and dad, Kathleen and Kevin and brother Trevor. Jovon Dixon, Football Team Defensive Lineman and Vice President of the UWW Gospel Choir, helping students move in as were many athletes and representatives of student organizations. First United Methodist Group taking "care" snacks and groceries to students moving in.

(August 30) Friday night the WHS Football Team plays Columbus at Perkins Stadium on the UWW campus.

The Whitewater High School Athletic Booster Club will be conducting a membership drive and hosting their annual Fall Sports Kick-off Cookout on Friday at the Coulthart Pavilion. Everyone is invited. Meet the 2010-11 Booster Club board members and allow them to serve you a meal. Service will begin at 5 pm and will continue until game time. A plate will include a sandwich- hamburgers, brats & chicken breasts, beans, desserts and a beverage for a suggested donation of $6.00.

(August 30) September 1st marks the beginning of the waterfowl hunting season.

Geese on Cravath Lake

The City of Whitewater would like to remind residents that hunting is allowed by permit on portions of Trippe & Cravath Lake. The waterfowl hunting season is from September 1-15, September 18-October 10, and October 16-December 16. All hunters are required to adhere to safety standards that include that no hunting is allowed within 100 yards of any street, highway, or occupied building.

Additionally, hunters must have written permission for hunting on private property and must carry that permission at all times while hunting on that property. The City of Whitewater’s waterfowl hunting program has proven a successful management tool for controlling the population of waterfowl in Whitewater. The Parks & Recreation Department appreciates the continued interest from the hunting community and the cooperation of the overall community.

(August 30) Council to Conduct 2011 City Budget Work Session Tuesday August 31st, 6:30pm
Click here for agenda and City Manager summary notes.
The Common Council will be meeting in special session Tuesday evening, August 31st to begin its planning for the 2011 City Budget. In addition to reviewing the current status of the 2010 Budget and the General Fund Balance, the Council will review 2011-2015 revenue and expenditure projections.

In addition, the Council will review alternative funding options for the city residential refuse collection and recycling services. A 2011 Budget Schedule will also be set by the Council. Preliminary plans call for departmental budget hearings to be held by the Council in late October and early November with a public hearing on the proposed budget scheduled before the Council on November 16th. (City Manager weekly report)

(August 29) Jack Hanna Show

Prior to the show Jack posed with autograph seekers from Janesville, (l-r) Gavin and Connor Bucholz, Jack Hanna, Braden and Ethan Heintzelman Gray Fox on the table and a Red Fox from the Sahara desert as Jack explains the species. Siberian Lynx Zoe Hall from Oconomowoc won the Trek bicycle donated by David Saalssa from the Quiet Hut Sports. The yellow framed bicycle stand represents the stands that will be located Downtown for bicyclists to secure their bikes. The frames will be of different designs.

Jack Hanna, wildlife expert and popular television guest on Good Morning America and David Letterman came to Whitewater for a family oriented live show that featured some of the exotic animals he has encountered in travels around the globe. The Whitewater Gone Wild Safari featured a Cheetah, Lynx, Flamingo, Fennec Fox, Wallaby, Armadillo, Palm Civet, Python, Clouded Leopard, Gray Fox, Lemur, Alligator.

All proceeds will be used to buy additional bike racks and Christmas decorations for Downtown Whitewater.

Downtown Whitewater, Inc. thanks the following sponsors for helping them make the Whitewater Gone Wild Safari possible. Provisur/Weiler, UW-Whitewater, UW-Whitewater Foundation, The Kachel Family, TREK Bicycle Corporation, Schenck AccuRate, The Scharine Group, Inc., Commercial Bank, Whitewater Tourism Council, First Citizens State Bank, The Hunter Family, Whitewater Arts Alliance, Walmart, Community Development Authority, Toppers Pizza, Inc., Dalee Water Conditioning, Period Papers, The City of Whitewater, GMA Printing and The Sweet Spot Coffee Shoppe.

(August 29) Fort HealthCare Welcomes New Pediatrician and Urologist

Dr. Julia Dewey Fort Medical Group and Fort HealthCare Internal Medicine & Pediatrics is pleased to welcome pediatrician, Julia Dewey, MD, to their medical group practice. Dr. Dewey joins the staff in Fort Atkinson on September 1. She earned her medical degree from Pennsylvania State College of Medicine in Hershey and completed her pediatric residency at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in June 2010. In addition to offering general pediatric care, Dr. Dewey is available to care for multiples, give pelvic exams and perform circumcisions. Dr. Dewey states, "I chose to practice Pediatrics not only for the obvious reason that I love working with children, but because it offers the opportunity to build long-term relationships with young patients and their parents. I believe a trusting relationship can lead to a more effective partnership in maintaining good health." Dewey continues, "I love the thought of watching my patients grow up, celebrating their successes with them, helping them through their difficulties, and guiding them toward healthy adulthoods while providing their parents with tools to assist them in the journey." When she's not seeing patients, Dewey enjoys outdoor activities, watching live music, reading and spending time with her husband and twin boys. Appointments can be made with Dr. Dewey through the Fort HealthCare Internal Medicine & Pediatrics clinic in Fort Atkinson by calling (920) 563-5571.

Dr. Christopher Manakas Fort Medical Group and Fort HealthCare Urology Associates is pleased to welcome urology specialist, Christopher Manakas, MD, to their medical group practice. Dr. Manakas joins the staff in Fort Atkinson and Elkhorn on September 1. Dr. Manakas brings to the practice skilled treatment for incontinence, prostate, kidney, bladder and testicular cancer prevention and treatment, as well as robotic-assisted laparoscopic and other minimally-invasive surgery experience. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in 2001 from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and in 2005 completed medical school at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Gary and Indianapolis and completed his residency program in Urology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Urology in 2010. Dr. Manakas states, "Urology is a field that I am attracted to because of the huge impact small interventions can have on a person's quality of life. I feel privileged to be able to offer a number of solutions for improving someone's overall health and well being." When he's not at the hospital or seeing patients in the clinic, he enjoys spending time with his wife and son. To make an appointment with Dr. Manakas, call (920) 563-7744 in Fort Atkinson or (262) 723-4788 for the Elkhorn location.

(August 29) 2010 Safety Fair

Date: Saturday, September 25th
Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Location: 312 W. Whitewater Street City of Whitewater Public Safety Building
**Free Admission**

** Attractions** Walworth County Sheriff Department K-9 Unit
Whitewater Fire Department Smoke House
Whitewater Police Department Activity Obstacle Course
Fire/Rescue crash demonstration

Free Child ID Kits available *Limited to the first 300 Children

*Participants: Whitewater Police; Whitewater Fire and Rescue Squad, Walworth County Sheriff Department - Quiet Hut Sports, Nelson Bus Service; Whitewater area mounted search team and rescue (wamstar) and Wisconsin Army National Guard

(August 29) Whitewater City High School class of 1955 will be holding its 55th reunion the evening of Saturday Sept 18, 2010 at Randy's Restaurant. Cocktails at 6 and dinner is planned for 7pm. For information contact Jim Stevenson at 262-472-0556 or e-mail dukeofserutan@yahoo.com

(August 28) Starin Road Extension Project to Begin After Labor Day; Mann Brothers, the construction firm awarded the contract for the Starin Road extension project, has informed the City that it will begin construction on this project in earnest right after the upcoming Labor Day weekend. Clearing and grubbing for the project has already begun and the contractor is projecting a November 15th substantial completion date for this work. (City Manager weekly report)

(August 26) Olympians coming to Whitewater - 2008 Olympians Matt Grevers and Kate Ziegler will be clinicians at the J-Hawk BREAKOUT Clinic on Saturday, September 11th, at Williams Center pool.

Matt Grevers

Kate Ziegler

Matt Grevers is the Olympic silver medalist in the 100 back, while Kate Ziegler holds the current world record in the 1500 free. Matt and Kate will be getting in the water with the swimmers and teaching stroke technique drills, on all 4 competitive strokes. They will also talk about what has made them successful athletes, will sign autographs, and will have their pictures taken with each of the swimmers. If you are interested in registering for this 4 hour Breakout Clinic, please contact Cheri Zimdars at 608-449-5150 or cheri@j-hawks.org - e-mail. The cost of the clinic is $70.

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(August 26) The 4th Annual Jack Hartmann Open will be held Saturday, September 11th at Spring Creek Golf Center in Cold Spring Wisconsin.

Jack Hartmann practicing his putting.

It will be a fun filled day of golf, music, silent auction, raffles, food, family and friends. The outing is held to raise money for Children's Hospital of Wisconsin (CHW) for the ongoing research of congenital heart defects (CHD). CHD is the leading non-infectious cause of mortality in children, there are approximately 35,000 new cases annually, affecting 1 in 100 births. It will be a great day for a great cause! For more info click here.

(August 26) St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 146 Church St. will be holding a Fall event called Fall Fiesta on Friday, Sept. 10, from 8 A.M. until 3 P.M., and Sat. Sept. 11, from 8 A.M. until 3 P.M.

There will be rummage, baked goods, crafts and a Silent Auction will be held. Also for sale will be a recent cookbook by St. Luke's parishioners, which will benefit the Lutheran-Episcopal Campus Ministry. Enter at the Franklin Street entrance.

(August 26) Speaking to the Whitewater Breakfast Kiwanis, Ed Sokolowski, President of the Walworth County Fair Board, presented the membership with a picture of the 2nd oldest County Fair in Wisconsin and the slate of programs it has scheduled for six days in September.

Ed Sokolowski, President, Walworth County Fair Board.

The Walworth County Fair is in its 161st year. Many people may not realize the county does not own or run the fair, although it does provide $10,000 towards the program, but a private Board of 9 members oversees the operation.

In a survey done in 2009, a UWW economics professor found the average age of fair-goers is 49 with an average income of $60,000. For the 3 weeks of the fair, one before in set-up and one after in takedown plus the week of the fair itself, generate a county impact of $6,000.000.

The young adults are not big fairgoers but tend to wait until they have a family before becoming regular fair goers. Many residents of Illinois attend the Walworth Co. Fair as it is a reasonable drive from home.

Ed indicated that as harness racing has dropped off, demolition derby has increased. The Fair possibly has the largest animal exhibition in the state, with county 4-H and FFA participation very strong. Goat exhibition is becoming more popular.

One noticeable change is there will be a $5.00 parking fee on the grounds.

Grandstand headliners this year include Josh Turner/Gloriana, Gretchen Wilson and the Beach Boys. The Fair opens Wednesday, Sept. 1 with the official grandstand program at 6:30 p.m. with Walworth County American Legion and VFW veterans members presenting the flag ceremony.

(August 25) Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, distributes gift filled shoeboxes to the neediest children in the world in over 100 countries – suffering from abject poverty, disease, natural disaster and war.
For many of these children, this is the first gift they have ever received, for others, suffering from AIDS, it may be the last… The poverty and suffering of these children is unlike anything we experience in the USA, thankfully. Even in a tight economy - help those worse off than … Whitewater residents can change children’s 1,000 lives this year!

Items that can be of use include:
*School supplies (folders, rulers, notebooks, pens, pencils, scissors, solar calculators, glue sticks, note paper, stickers, stationery, etc.) Children cannot afford the basics of life, school supplies enable them to break out of poverty.
*New clothing items for children ages 2-14 (undies, socks, flip flops, t-shirts, hats, scarves, etc.) Some of these children walk miles to school barefoot. New footwear is appreciated…
*Hard candy/ gum *Toothbrushes/ toothpaste (sometimes local dentists will give donations of items). It was not realized how important these were until informed that children in AIDS afflicted Africa often must share toothbrushes… Your donations protect their health.
*Bars of mild soap (hotel soap is fine too – please no liquids, they spill).
*Toys that will fit into a shoe box (Beanie baby collections are fine, also stuffed toys, jump ropes, dolls, balls, etc. – Dollar store type toys are really appreciated. These children appreciate absolutely everything…When you have nothing, everything is appreciated! )

Great ideas to collect items: have a collection box in your office, school or church. Have a packing party and fill boxes instead of an office holiday gift exchange.

Donated items may be dropped off at Fairhaven Retirement Community at: 435 W. Starin Rd, Whitewater during office hours M-F. Please label “For Operation Christmas Child”.

The goal is to pack 1,000 boxes and our seniors enjoy doing this project as a service to the next generation. For more info on the project - click here.

(August 25) Each of the four Softball City leagues concluded with end-of-season tournaments over the past two weeks. Results are posted below and team photos of Tournament Champions.

Wednesday Women’s League On Wednesday, August 18th Waltom-Randolph Memorials defeated Your Mom to win the league tournament by a score of 5-3. Waltom-Randolph Memorials completes the season with a perfect 13-0 record while Your Mom finishes the season with an 8-6 overall record. Sunday Coed League On Sunday, August 22nd Zingg Motors defeated First United Methodist to win the league tournament by a score of 8-1. Zingg Motors completes the season with a 13-1 record while First United Methodist Church finishes the season with a 10-4 overall record. Monday Men’s League On Monday, August 23rd Rick’s Eastside Pub defeated First Citizens State Bank to win the league tournament by a score of 14-9. Rick’s Eastside Pub completes the season with a 14-3 record while First Citizens State Bank finishes the season with a 13-4 overall record. Tuesday Men’s League On Tuesday, August 24th Beer Here defeated Husco to win the league tournament by a score of 16-8. Beer Here completes the season with a perfect 14-0 record while Husco finishes the season with a 6-9 overall record.

(August 25) Make a Splash Read for Elementary Age Children - Make Waves for Young Adults This year's summer theme was water related. The library offered storytimes, Tuesdays @ 2:00 (afternoons with games, crafts, and snacks), performers, movies, our annual library sleepover, and a field trip to the Madison zoo. For the Young Adults, the library offered a gaming night, an evening of learning to draw manga followed by making smoothies, the Battle of the Books, and a field trip to the Discovery Center in Milwaukee. A big thanks to all the Young Adults who volunteered at the various children's activities, and another big thanks to the Friends of the Library who sponsored the two field trips.

(August 25) The Whitewater High School Class of 1981 is holding its 30th Reunion on Saturday, July 30th, 2011 at the Whitewater Country Club. The gathering time is 6:00 p.m. for cocktails. There will be a buffet dinner followed by festivities. For more information, to provide contact information, and/or RSVP, call Martha Lundin at 262-527-5159 or email: Whippets1981@gmail.com

(August 25) Volunteer Painters at Lincoln Elementary School. Jo Bernhardt, Principal, and Mark Mead, Head Custodian of Lincoln, both volunteered their time on Saturday and were joined by parents of students at Lincoln including Julie Caldwell, John Chenoweth, Suzanne Chenoweth (also a teacher at Lincoln), Jana Haight, Lisa Kirchner, and Marjorie Stoneman - all volunteered their time. In addition, students Colin Chenoweth, Dalton Chenoweth and Nick Kirchner helped to spruce up the school. (Marjorie Stoneman)

Jo Bernhardt		Mark Mead		Julie Caldwell
Jana Haight		Lisa Kirchner		Colin and Dalton Chenoweth

(August 24) Binning & Dickens Insurance Services Retire and Hire.

Retiring Margarete Wildi and newly hired Mike Dickens

The Binning and Dickens Insurance has hired Mike Dickens as an agent. He is fully licensed for all property and casualty lines, including Auto, Home, Umbrella and Commercial. Mike is a graduate of WHS and earned a Marketing Degree from UW-Eau Claire. He has been recruiting for Dart Transit in St. Paul MN for nine years.

In another change, Margarete Wildi has retired but only partially by reducing her schedule to one day a week, Wednesday, and will help out during vacation times. Margarete has been a favorite insurance agent for many years. Although not ready for full retirement, she looks forward to having the opportunity to spend more time with her family and friends.

Binning & Dickens is a full service Independent Insurance Agency representing a broad range of insurance companies.

(August 24) School Board approved two referendum-related questions for the November ballot.
One - "BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of the Whitewater Unified School District, Jefferson, Rock and Walworth Counties, Wisconsin, that the revenues included in the School District budget beginning with the 2011-2012 school year be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $620,000 each year for five years through the 2015-2016 school year for non-recurring purposes consisting of reducing K-3 class sizes, maintaining instructional and co-curricular programs, replacing aging technology; and maintaining facilities."

Two - "BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of the Whitewater Unified School District, Jefferson, Rock and Walworth Counties, Wisconsin that there shall be issued pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $1,870,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of refinancing the District’s outstanding State Trust Fund Loan, dated November 26, 2004"

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SPORTS

(September 3) Girls Tennis Team Whitewater 4 Edgerton 3
1S Hannah Runez WW over Bobby Bolden 6-0, 6-1
2S Niki Anderson Edg. over Tessa Schaub 7-6(4), 6-1
3S Michala Schramm WW over Monica Richardson 6-0, 6-0
4S Danielle Perry Edg. over Kayla Dolan 6-4, 7-6 (5)
1D Sydney Eastmen/Maddie Friend Edg. over Kiara Nelson/Stephanie Nelson 6-2, 4-6, 6-2
2D Lauren Dalzin/Claire McCullough WW over Shelby Nastala/Stephanie Hamewall 6-2, 6-1
3D Courtney Samuels/Morgan Nathan WW over Katelyn Haried/Meg Bratzke- Baliss 6-3, 6-3

It wasn't the prettiest win the Whippets have had this year. Coach Nelson commented, "Even some of the matches that we won we didn't play our best tennis. We just had too many double faults and unforced errors tonight, we couldn't keep easy balls in the court. Michala played very steady tennis and Hannah played ok, our 2 and 3 doubles teams won, but they weren't completely on the top of their games either. Tessa and Kayla have been our steadiest players the last couple of matches, but tonight just wasn't their night, their style of play and their shots were just a little off. Kiara and Steph were just off tonight more errors than they have had all year. These things are going to happen during the course of the year, now we have to be able to put it behind us and just have to work on getting back to where we are capable of playing."

The Whippets are back in action on Tuesday at East Troy in a rematch of a dual that they lost 3-4 earlier in the year. (Coach Nelson)

(September 1) Whitewater v Jefferson On Tuesday, August 31st the Whippets came home to play after winning three consecutive road games. Continuing with the latest streak the Whippets scored early and often against a young Jefferson team. All told Varsity put 10 in the net against the Eagles. Senior Dawson Miller had four goals, Junior Roy Cuevas two goals and scoring one each were Seniors Alex Esquivel, Devan Carlson; Sophomores Austin Banda and Marios Shahollari. Varsity is now 4-2 overall and 3-1 in Rock Valley play.
JV won 8-0 on goals by Matt McCrea (3), Saul Vargus (2), and one each by Max Walton, Austin Castelvecchi and Jordan Mathesius. JV has an overall record of 5-3-1. (Dan McCrea)

Abi Ochoa		Jose Ramirez
Nathan Treutel		Roy Cuevas and Jefferson Goalie

Pictures courtesy of Bob Mischka

This past Saturday August 28th the Whippets traveled to Belleville-Albany. After putting six between the pipes against East Troy, Varsity continued its latest scoring barrage by putting eight in the goal against Belleville-Albany. Of the eight goals Senior Dawson Miller had his part in six finishing the day with two goals and four assists. Sophomore Marios Shahollari added three goals, while Senior Jake Moffatt and Junior Roy Cuevas each added one to the shutout. Varsity is 3-2 overall and 2-1 in conference play.
JV lost a close match 2-1 with Daniel Lollar scoring the lone goal for the Whippets. JV has an overall record of 4-3-1. (Dan McCrea)

(August 29) WHS volleyball season got off to a fast start this weekend with a tournament at UWW featuring 27 schools playing on 9 separate courts.

Jordan Hebert		Amanda Larson
Molly Griep		Daryn Portman

Pictures courtesy of Bob Mischka

The results of this weekend tourney.
Defeated Randolph: 2-1
Lost to Oak Creek: 0-2
Lost to Cath. Central: 0-2
Defeated Beloit Mem.: 2-0
Defeated Waterloo: 2-0
Lost to Portage: 1-2
Lost to Sheboygan South: 0-2
Lost Milton: 0-2
Lost to Beloit Mem. 1-2
Lost to Seymore: 0-2

Daryn Portman led the team with 85 digs
Molly Griep led the team with 51 kills
Chelsea Frison led team with 16 Ace serves (Coach Bullis)

(August 28) Football - Whitewater 7 Delavan-Darien 62.

Tim Boyer

Andy Tautges		Josh Rogers - Punting
Lucas Van Norman - TD Bound!		Max Stritzel

Kam Lutz


Zach Miles
Pictures courtesy of Bob Mischka

The Whippet Team suffered a loss in their first game of the season and the first game for Head Football Coach Ben Cooper. The game opened with the Comets senior running back Justin Fowles returning the kickoff for a TD, his first of three TDs and the onslaught was on. The score at the end of the first quarter was 0 - 27 and at half time 0 - 48 and 7 - 48 at the end of the 3rd quarter.

The young Whippet team has 17 sophomores to two listed on the Comets team. Experience and speed were certainly on the side of the Comets.

Whitewater scored in the third quarter when Lucas Van Norman caught a 17 yard Pass from Ryan Owen (Josh Rogers kick)

WW had 70 yards to DD 371 yards rushing and in passing WW had 92 yards and DD 70 yards.

The Whippets will at home on Friday at 7pm at UWW Perkins Field against Columbus.

(August 27) The Whippet Girls' Tennis team took on Mauston at the WHS Courts. The girls played steady tennis today, nothing flashy but they got the job done, Mauston is down this year from graduation so the girls just had to make sure that they played their game and they were able to do that today. The girls open the conference season with a dual against Edgerton next Thursday. Whitewater 7 Mauston 0
1S Hannah Runez beat Becca Murphy 6-1, 6-1
2S Tessa Schaub beat Emily Erickson 6-0, 6-1
3S Michala Schramm beat Ashlee Nelson 6-0, 6-0
4S Kayla Dolan beat Corissa Huebner 6-1, 6-1
1D Kiara Nelson/Stephanie Nelson beat Nikki Nelson/Pakou Vang 6-1, 6-0
2D Lauren Dalzin/Claire McCullough beat Alli Bauer/Krista Postell 6-0, 6-0
3D Courtney Samuels/Morgan Nathan beat Chamee Vang/Allysa Meija- Crowe 6-1, 6-1

(August 27) Six School Girls Golf Invitational held at Country Club.

Destine Fuchs		Kelly Grady
Madeline Walton		Maggie Wantschik

Pictures courtesy of Bob Mischka

The Girls Golf Team hosted a conference mini meet on Thursday at the Whitewater Golf Course. It was a great day for golf. Some great scores were scored by many players. Edgerton's team pulled off the win by one over McFarland. Some great scores from the Whippet Golfers included Hye Hyun Kang's 56, Madeline Walton's 60, and Destine Fuchs 66. Destine is a beginning golfer so that is a great score for her just starting out the season. Hye Hyun is new to the team this year, so competition makes her work even harder.
The team is young with 3 freshmen, 2 Juniors and 2 seniors. We have many "new to the game" players that will take a bit to work out the kinks. We are already showing an improvement in our games but there is still work to be done. Our ultimate goal is to finish 3rd or 4th in the conference and make it to Sectionals. That is an obtainable goal for the girls and I think if they work hard, they can achieve it. (Coach Wilke)

(Aug 25) Whitewater Girls Tennis Triangular The Whippet Girls' Tennis Team was back in action at home Monday. Coach Nelson was a little worried how the girls would play after the long weekend at Altoona, but all came out playing quite well .

Pictures courtesy of Bob Mischka

Coach Nelson mentioned, "Things were a little messed up today as we had one of our varsity players back who had been gone all last week, so we were experimenting with our line up a little and Burlington Catholic Central was short a couple of kids, so not everyone was able to get their two matches in. I was really happy with Tessa, she really had a good day after facing some very stiff competition over the weekend and she made a nice turn around today."

The team's next meet is a varsity and JV dual meet at home on Friday against Mauston starting at 9 am.

TheJV team will be in action at home the next two mornings.

Team Results Whitewater 7 Columbus 0 Whitewater 7 BCC 0 Columbus 5 BCC 2 Whitewater

Individual Results
1S Hannah Runez beat Col Alex Breitzman 6-0, 6-0
2S Tessa Schaub beat Col Anna Stover 6-0, 6-0 beat BCC Katie Cash 6-0, 6-0
3S Michala Schramm beat Col Hannah O'Connell 6-0, 6-0
4S Kayla Dolan beat Col Oakleigh Adams 6-0, 6-0
1D Kiara Nelson/Stephanie Nelson beat Col Abby Smith/Angie Miller 6-1, 6-1 beat BCC Rachel Homan/Bonit Gill 6-0, 6-0
2D Lauren Dalzin/Claire McCullough beat Col Marion Hoffmann/Claire Zander 6-2, 6-0
2D Lauren Dalzin/Morgan Nathan beat BCC Alex Kurpiel/Nicole Durand 6-2, 6-1
3D Courtney Samuels/Mackenzie Walker beat Col Brie Reynolds/Megan Olson 6-2, 6-0
3D Courtney Samuels/Morgan Nathan beat BCC Angie Johnson/Marie Lawson 6-0, 6-0 (Coach Nelson)

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