Saturday the Whitewater JV wrestling team traveled to Elkhorn. The Elkhorn Invitational was made up of 18 tough teams. Most of the teams there were from division one schools. Whitewater traveled with 12 wrestlers to the tournament.
On Friday, December 14th the Whitewater High School JV Gymnastics team competed at a JV Invitational at Elkhorn High School. The three competitors consisted of Freshman Giselle Ramirez, Anna Ejnik and Sophomore Lydia Bols. The Highlight of the gymnastics meet was Lydia Bols placing 6th on vault with a 7.9. The Whitewater High School Gymnastics Team will be back in action on January 17th competing a dual against Jefferson at Jefferson High School. Come on out and support your Whippet athletes!!
She was born July 13, 1937 in Duluth Minnesota to Cyril and Ethel Potter. Her early life was spent in Glenwood Minnesota where she attended Glenwood high school. She graduated from St. Cloud State University with a Bachelor Degree in Education. She was married to James E Warren. Following their marriage she was a teacher and later on an administrative assistant at UW Whitewater.
She was a member of the Congregational Church Whitewater. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, quilting, cooking, traveling, cross-country skiing, camping and being with family.
She was born April 24, 1923 in Janesville WI to Roy and Mary (Brummond) Millard. She attended the School of Cosmetology in Madison WI.
Frances married Lance Simes on October 25, 1951. Prior to her marriage, she worked as a beautician and after her marriage was a homemaker.
Frances was a member of First United Methodist Church of Whitewater. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, baking and formal holiday dinners with family.
The Student Council at Washington Elementary School recently completed the first step of a year-long service project benefiting The Treehouse, the Walworth County child advocacy center located in Elkhorn. Students made fleece blankets to donate for the children visiting the Treehouse. In addition, students sold coffee and hot chocolate at the recent Washington Winter Wonderland event and raised $50. Nicci Erdmann, an employee of the Treehouse, came to Washington to accept the blankets and the money. Another $88 has already been raised for donation through the purchase of “Caring Canes” at Washington’s Winter Sing!
Wisconsin Makers is hosting an Open Make Night from 6-8 pm on December 18. Join them for socializing and creating with other makers. This week’s make features recycling Christmas wrap, wrapping boxes, and other Holiday stuff. Come over for a fun evening of creating and getting together with other makers. Tours will be given of the MakerSpace. Contact wisconsinmakers@gmail.com with questions.
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Richmond 4H club teamed up with Cub Scout pack # 173 and Whitewater Scout Troop #173 to go caroling at Mulberry Glen and The Glen on December 1st as part of their community service.
Whitewater School Board – Regular Meeting – Monday, December 17, 2018, 7:00 pm, Whitewater Unified School District Central Office For agenda, Common Council Meeting – Tuesday, … Read more
It was a great win for us against Brodhead. We had great contributions from all of our players. Kacie Carollo led with 22, followed by Cassidy Laue with 18 and Abby Grosinske with 16.
For 27 years the UWW/Community Optimist Club has been making sure kids in our community don’t go out in the cold during the winter without appropriate outerwear!
Newly added collection sites include the Irving L Young Auditorium, and the University Center Staff who are joining First English Lutheran Church, Associated Bank, First Citizen’s State Bank, Fort Community Credit Union (FCCU), and Premier Bank to collect mittens, hats, and scarves. In addition, underwear, socks and snow pants (for elementary school kids) are encouraged, for they are used as emergency items for the kids throughout the school year. Gift cards will also be accepted by Lanora Heim, Director of Pupil Services for the Whitewater Unified School District and Coordinator of the Family Emergency fund, to purchase items as needed. Check with your church to see if they are participating.
Donations are being accepted now through Tuesday, December 18th by 4 pm.
The members and (new!) pastor of Kettle Moraine Baptist Church (KMBC) invite you to come and experience the joy of the Christmas season!
At last Tuesday’s meeting, the Whitewater Lions Club members donated a car full of individually packaged snacks for the Lakeview Elementary School Lakeview Loves program.
Eleven Members of the Gymhawks Youth Gymnastics Competitive Team in Whitewater recently competed at the 2018 Level 2-5 Wisconsin State Gymnastics Championships Meet held at Waukesha West High School on December 1- 2. The event was hosted by Swiss Turners Gymnastics Academy. Team members had to receive qualifying scores in prior 2018 gymnastics meets to participate at the State Level. A total of 859 gymnasts competed from throughout the state, with athletes competing against those of similar ages and skill levels.
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