Month: November 2018

Meet Tilla, the Whitewater Police Department new K-9 officer

The Whitewater Police Department will officially swear in their newest canine officer, Tilla, who will be accompanied by his handler, Officer Justin Stuppy, at the December 4th Common Council meeting.

The City of Whitewater Police Department’s K-9 program focuses on drug detection and tracking and will now add the component of apprehension. With the retirement of canine officer Boomer in January 2017 and the passing of canine officer Ruso in July 2018, the addition of Tilla allows for the police department to train in all three techniques.

The department worked with Little Rock K-9 Academy in Little Rock, Arkansas, the same academy that worked with K-9 officer Ruso. This well-respected kennel has received high recognition for their K-9 dogs and training program.

Tilla, a high energy, 2-year-old male, black German Shepard from the Netherlands was chosen as the new K-9 officer. Tilla graduated from Little Rock K9 Academy after months of training. Tilla is certified in narcotics detection, tracking lost persons or suspects and apprehension.

“Tilla is expected to be a great addition to our agency,” said Police Chief Aaron M. Raap. “It has been said that ‘dogs don’t rationalize.’ They don’t hold anything against a person. They don’t see the outside of a human but the inside of a human,” Chief Raap shared. “K-9 Officer Tilla and Officer Stuppy have been properly trained and they will undoubtedly prove to be a force multiplier within our community.”

Officer Justin Stuppy was again chosen to be Whitewater’s K-9 handler. Stuppy began formal training with Tilla in October of 2018. Stuppy was the handler for the city’s previous canine, Ruso. Tilla will be sworn in as the newest member of the Whitewater Police Department’s K-9 Unit on December 4, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. at the Common Council Meeting. The public is welcome to attend.

“We deeply appreciate the community’s continued support of the City of Whitewater Police K-9 program,” said Raap. “This program likely could not have been sustained without the community’s ongoing, generous support as the program is not supported by city tax dollars, but rather as a citizen partnership program. The sustainability of our program will continue to rely on annual fundraisers and private donations. Your generous donation will help to sustain the program and cover annual and/or unexpected expenses.”

Chief Raap stated the K9 program remains a ‘BY THE COMMUNITY, FOR THE COMMUNITY’ initiative.

For the most up to date fundraising events, to purchase police K-9 swag or seek additional ways to financially support Tilla and K-9 Handler/Officer Stuppy, visit the Whitewater Police Department Facebook page, the City of Whitewater website or stop at the Whitewater Police Department.

WUSD Winter Orchestra Concert – Friday, November 30

The Whitewater Unified School District Winter Orchestra Concert will be this Friday, Nov. 30, at 6:30 PM in the High School Auditorium. The concert, under the direction of Patricia Nielsen, will feature the Beginning, Intermediate and Middle School Orchestras and the High School Ensemble. The concert is free to all. Pictured is the Beginning Orchestra in rehearsal.

Henschler Named Gagliardi Trophy Semifinalist; Fan Vote Starts Now

Senior DL Harry Henschler is a semifinalist for the 2018 Gagliardi Trophy.

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football senior Harry Henschler (Janesville, Wis./Craig) was named one of 13 semifinalists for the 2018 Gagliardi Trophy, an award presented by Jostens and the J-Club of St. John’s University to the most outstanding football player in NCAA Division III.

A total of 39 ballots will be cast for the Gagliardi Trophy, with an additional 40th to be determined by a fan vote. Fans can vote here on one ballot per device between now and Monday, Dec. 3, at noon Central Time.

Henschler, a defensive lineman and captain, is a two-year starter and three-year contributor for the Warhawks. He has been a part of two Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference titles and three NCAA Playoff appearances, including a national semifinal appearance in 2015 and a national quarterfinal berth in 2016.

To vote for Henschler, 

To learn more about Henschler, see the UWWSports.com story here.

UW-Whitewater Football to Host Bethel in NCAA Quarterfinal

The No. 4/5 ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team will continue to play in the NCAA Division III Playoffs this Saturday, Dec. 1, at 12 p.m. against No. 11/15 Bethel (Minn.) in a quarterfinal contest at Perkins Stadium.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens and can be purchased online at tickets.uww.edu starting Monday at 12 p.m. or at the ticket window near the front entrance of the stadium starting at 10 a.m.

The Warhawks (12-0 overall), ranked No. 4 by the American Football Coaches Association and No. 5 by D3football.com, reached the third round with a 54-21 triumph over St. Norbert last Saturday at Perkins Stadium. The team defeated Eureka (Ill.) 67-14 in the first round on Nov. 17 at home.

UW-Whitewater reached the postseason after winning its 36th Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship and claiming the league’s automatic bid.

Bethel (11-1) is an at-large qualifier from the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and is making its fourth appearance in the tournament’s final eight in the last 12 years.

The Royals’ path to the quarterfinals includes wins over Wartburg (Iowa) and No. 9/9 North Central (Ill.). Bethel preserved a late lead against the Cardinals on the road last Saturday for a 27-24 victory.

Saturday’s game will be the first-ever meeting between the two teams.

The winner of Saturday’s game will take on the winner of No. 5/3 St. John’s (Minn.) at consensus No. 2 Mary Hardin-Baylor (Texas) in a semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 8. Time and location will be announced Dec. 7.

From UWWSports.com.

Saturday Shopping Soirée Benefits UW-W Campus Food Pantry

The UW-Whitewater University Staff Council Grant/Fundraising Committee is holding a Craft/Vendor Fair on December 1st from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm in University Center Hamilton Room benefiting the UW-W Campus Food Pantry as part of the UW-W Sesquicentennial Campaign. There will be a variety of Handcrafted and Commercial Vendors with most offering items priced under $10. Additionally, each of the vendors is providing a door prize which shoppers are eligible to win simply by browsing. We will be collecting items for the UW-W Campus Food Pantry; those that bring a donation will be entered to win a Wine Tasting Certificate Valued at $300. Link to our Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/270996223556386/

There are still opportunities to volunteer the day the event of, please email Liz Woolever at woolevee@uww.edu to volunteer with this event.

Upcoming City and Community Meetings: Week of November 26 to December 2

Library Board Personnel Committee – Monday, November 26, 2018, 5:00 pm, Irvin L. Young Memorial Library

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City of Whitewater Common Council – Tuesday, November 27, 2018, 6:30 pm, Whitewater Municipal Building

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Finance Committee Meeting – Tuesday, November 27, 2018, 7:00 pm (estimated, to commence immediately after Common Council Meeting ends), Whitewater Municipal Building

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Small Business Saturday Winner

From Downtown Whitewater, Inc. President, Lisa Dawsey Smith:

On behalf of Downtown Whitewater, Inc, today and everyday we thank you for supporting local businesses. Shop Small isn’t just one Saturday out of the year, it’s a choice that you have the opportunity to make far more frequently. Please continue to support your community throughout the year by dining, shopping, and utilizing local service providers.

And now for the moment many of you have been waiting for, the winner of our $500 Small Business Saturday(month) raffle is…… Shelby Molina!

We invite everyone in the community to join us on December 7th for our annual Parade of Lights on Main Street. We can’t imagine a better place or a better community to celebrate the holiday season with than Whitewater.

 

Richard R. “Dick” Triebold, 86, went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 21, 2018.

Dick was born June 13th, 1932, in Belvidere, IL, to Frederick W. and Mildred (Stecher) Triebold. He graduated from Whitewater High School in 1950, after which he served in the United States Army as a Military Policeman in Germany. Upon returning to the States, Dick married his High School Sweetheart, Judith Roe, on July 2, 1955. They lived in Janesville, Wisconsin, and Rockford, Illinois, before moving back to Whitewater, where he and his brothers established Triebold Implement, Inc., a J.I. Case Farm Equipment dealership, in 1966.

Richard had the natural ability to repair anything mechanical and had a common sense solution for just about any problem. He easily established deep and lasting friendships with the people he met and had a strong and compassionate heart for others. His benevolent spirit led him to become one of the founding members of Bethel House, a Whitewater non-profit offering shelter to families in crisis.

Dick was a loving and caring father, and he and Judy raised 4 children: Ray (Mindy), of Whitewater; Joanne (Gary) Himebauch of Mukwonago; Jeannine (Jerry) Kincade, of Goodyear, AZ; and Robert (Ellen), of South Bend, IN. Grandchildren are Jason (Jenelle) Himebauch, Amy (Nicholas)  Jordan, Claire (Scott) Albrecht, Adam (Emily) Triebold, Janie Triebold, Kyra Triebold, Kelsey Triebold, Jacob (Carly) Kincade, Kaitlyn Kincade, and Stacey Kincade; great-grandchildren, Margaret, Andrew and Bridget Jordan, Jude and Jonah Himebauch.

He is survived by his wife, Judy; his children; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his nieces and nephews; brothers, Donald (Marjorie), and David (Laura); sister-in-law, Jeanne Triebold. Dick was predeceased by his parents, and by his sisters Dorothy (Joe) Gray, Aileen (Hubert) Niemann, Shirley (Gordon) Lohmeier, and Frederick “Fritz” Triebold.

Visitation will be from 9-11 AM on Saturday, December 1st, at the UCC Congregational Church, 133 S Franklin St., Whitewater. A Service of Remembrance will follow with military rights at 11 AM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Bethel House, or to Fairhaven Retirement Home, both of Whitewater. The family would like to thank Fairhaven and Rainbow Hospice Care for their help during this time.

UW-Whitewater Advances to NCAA Quarterfinals

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The No. 5 ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team posted more than 500 yards of total offense for the fourth time in its last five games and forced three turnovers Saturday in a 54-21 triumph over St. Norbert in the second round of the NCAA Division III Championship at Perkins Stadium.

The Warhawks (12-0 overall), who own the second-longest active winning streak in Division III at 18 games, advance to next Saturday’s quarterfinal, where they’ll face No. 11 Bethel (Minn.). The Royals advanced past No. 9 North Central (Ill.) with a 27-24 victory.

Next Saturday’s game time and location will be announced Sunday. Next Saturday’s game against Bethel is the first-ever meeting between the Royals and Warhawks.

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