Whippets Earn 3rd Place at MSOE Computer Programming Contest; Students Compete in Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge; Ferradermis earns NASA Grant; Ferradermis Takes Part in FIRST Robotics Training Day; Ferradermis Visits Generac; Ferradermis to Hold Toppers DoughNation Night Fundraiser
The Board of Directors of the Whitewater Community Foundation invite community members and businesses to invest in Whitewater by joining in their 2018 Annual Campaign. Our current Board members are Danielle Frawley (President), Mark Dorn (Vice President), Kevin Brunner (Past President), David Yokum (Secretary), Geoff Hale (Treasurer), Julie Caldwell, Thayer Coburn, Mark Elworthy, Ron Jongetjes, Therese Kennedy, Sonia Soto, Hector Villarreal and Kristine Zaballos.
Earlier this year, the Whitewater Unified School District, under the stewardship of the Foundation, was honored to receive a $100,000 Endowment from the Kikkoman Foods Foundation, Inc. that will fund additional scholarships for the benefit of our graduating seniors. To thank Kikkoman for their generous gift, the Board of Directors has set a goal this year to raise matching funds, and we need your help. Our success depends on the generosity of people like you!
Although providing scholarships is an important part of the Foundation’s mission, Community Action Grants are awarded by the Foundation twice annually to local civic partners who do good works in our community. During our most recent Fall Cycle of grants, a total of nine grants were awarded totaling $10,530. A $1,500 grant was awarded to New Beginnings, an organization new to Whitewater that offers counseling and other support to individuals and families who find themselves in need. A $2,500 grant was awarded to Whitewater Youth Soccer Club to purchase soccer goal frames for Halverson Field. Other grants were awarded to the Irvin L. Young Auditorium/Washington Elementary School, Wisconsin Makers, Whitewater Landmarks Commission, Geneva Lakes Conservancy-First Annual Birding Festival, Lakeview Elementary Music Program, United Way of Jefferson/Walworth Counties “Ride United” Program, and Irvin L. Young Library.
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If you do not have insurance and are finding yourself confused about the process of the Affordable Care Act, Fort HealthCare can help you. Choosing a plan is an important decision. Aside from getting the coverage you need, you will also be building relationships with health care providers to ensure a healthy future for you and your family.
Fort HealthCare has a Certified Application Specialist that can provide assistance to help individuals navigate their way through all options. If an individual calls 920-563-4443 they will be connected with a trained professional that can provide personalized help selecting plans that meet their individual needs. Whether you are re-enrolling or enrolling for the first time, Fort HealthCare’s Certified Application Specialist can help. Accounts can be established on the website: www.HealthCare.gov or by calling 1-800-318-2596 (TTY: 1-855-889-4325). Dozens of preventative services are covered fully by insurance plans, requiring no office visit co-pay.
For personal assistance, contact Fort HealthCare’s Certified Application Specialist at 920-563-4443
The Whitewater Lions Club recently hosted the annual Halloween Pancake Breakfast at the Lions clubhouse located on Whitewater Lake. Although the weather was not cooperative, there was a great turnout and we were pleased to present a check to the Whitewater Food Pantry.
The No. 17 ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater women’s basketball team parlayed a strong third quarter into another non-conference victory on the road Wednesday night, besting Augustana 75-67 in Rock Island, Ill.
The Warhawks (4-1 overall) outscored the Vikings 23-12 in the third, holding Augustana to 5-of-15 shooting from the floor in the period to pick up their second straight win on a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin opponent’s home floor. (at No. 12 Illinois Wesleyan on Nov. 20)
Four players scored in double figures for UW-Whitewater, led by junior guard Becky Raeder, who registered 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting from the floor. Sophomore guard Adriana Green collected a career-best 13 points and two steals, and sophomore guard Emily Schumacher posted 12 points and six rebounds.
Senior center Becky Deichl tallied 11 points and three rebounds, and senior forward Olivia Freckmann grabbed a team-best 13 rebounds and added six points and one steal.
Born in Whitewater on April 26, 1943, he was the son of the late Glenn and Janet Clarke. For a brief period in his youth, he lived in Alaska, which he greatly enjoyed. He attended schools in Whitewater. He moved to Kenosha in 1987.
On October 28, 1967, he married Patricia Regan at St. Patrick’s Church in Whitewater. They celebrated 51 years of marriage together.
Jerry worked for Kenosha Transit, Alcohol Counseling Associates (ACA) and for Jones Coach Service in Elkhorn.
He was an avid race car fan and loved his Green Bay Packers. He loved camping and Polka music. Most of all, he loved his two sons and two grandchildren. He was very proud of them.
The WHS Music Masters Ensemble will present their 23rd Annual Madrigal Dinner on December 8 at the American Legion in Whitewater. The doors open at 6:00 pm and the dinner begins at 7:00 pm with the concert to follow. The dinner features a wassail toast and a buffet of turkey or beef, mashed potatoes, buttered carrots, green beans, soup, and dessert. Music will be provided by the Music Masters Ensemble and other WHS students.
Tickets for the event are $25 each and are available from all Music Masters Ensemble members and from the HS office. Call 472-8174 or email the WHS Choir Director, Karen Tordera, for more information.
The Madrigal Dinner is graciously sponsored by the Whitewater Music Parents Association.
The Whippets boy basketball team began their new season with a non-conference win over Delavan-Darien on Tuesday, Nov 27, by a score of 55-38. Hunter and Jake Martin led the Whippet scoring with 15 and 13 respectively, followed by Eli Kohl with 10. The Whippets will begin conference play at home on Thursday, Nov 29, against Jefferson with tip-off scheduled for 7:15.
From Coach Lippens:
The team was relentless on defense even though we got into foul trouble early in the game. We maintained composure and were able to execute on offense. Cassidy Laue led with 19, followed by Abby Grosinske with 18 and Kacie Carollo with 10.
The No. 15 ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men’s basketball team coupled a strong performance in the paint with efficient second-half shooting Tuesday night to pick … Read more
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 who 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.”
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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.
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