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Whitewater High School Gymnastics Team starts season strong

December 10, 2018

The Whitewater High School Gymnastics team had a great start to their season, placing second at the Jefferson Invitational with a 117.850 and placing sixth at the Janesville Invitational scoring 116.525. Competing at both meets were returning Seniors Co-Captain Sydney Treder, Co-Captain Autumn Lesar, Katherine Staniszewski, and Nicole Tomomitsu.

WHS boys compete at Milton Redhawk Invitational

December 10, 2018

Great things continue to happen for the Whippet boys swim team! Our team had a great meet at the Milton Invitational this weekend! We had several medal winning races along with many best times!

No. 22 Warhawks Outlasted by Coe

December 10, 2018

The No. 22 ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater women’s basketball team was unable to overcome a tough third quarter Saturday afternoon in a 68-63 setback against Coe (Iowa) in a non-conference matchup at Kachel Gymnasium.

No. 12 Warhawks Remain Unbeaten With Overtime Win

December 10, 2018

The No. 12 ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men’s basketball team made up a six-point deficit over the final 90 seconds of regulation and carried the momentum into overtime to remain undefeated on the season with a 101-97 triumph over Alma (Mich.) in a non-conference affair at Kachel Gymnasium.

Wisconsin Makers host “Packaging Technology” holiday gift packaging week

December 10, 2018

Wisconsin Makers is holding a lesson in wrapping Christmas presents any day, any time this week, December 10-14. Let them know when you would like to come over and learn how to wrap presents using upcycled items. This is a great family event! They’ll also show you how to add a really nice personal touch to your gift. Let them show you how to become a wrapping Elf!

UWW Football’s Run Ends in National Semifinals

December 10, 2018

The No. 5 ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team saw its magical 2018 season come to an end Saturday afternoon, falling 31-14 at No. 2 Mary Hardin-Baylor in a semifinal of the NCAA Division III Championship at Crusader Stadium in Belton, Texas.

Women’s Day Open House – Sunday, December 16

December 9, 2018

Join Nelson Bus service and Guest Speaker, Jill Borsos, on December 16.

More about Jill: Our guest speaker, Jill Borsos, is an international Personal/Business Coach. She engages with those who are ready to launch their life forward. Learn tangible ways to heighten and tap your energy reserves in order to attract new opportunities and become an invincible force.
Her clients achieve life-changing tangible results, such as landing their dream job, doubling their business, opening a new second office, pursuing their dreams, receiving new opportunities, receiving a raise, experiencing money miracles, receiving a windfall of money, making decisions, and making healthy choices, as well as invaluable intangible results– letting go of self-limitation, fear, worry, and doubt, having clarity, confidence, faith, conviction, the courage to take a leap of faith, feeling inspired, energized, joy, a deep sense of self-worth, liberation and peace.

Men’s Basketball: UW-Whitewater 68, Calvin (Mich.) 63

December 8, 2018

The No. 12 ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men’s basketball team posted key defensive stops and hit critical shots late Friday night to hold off Calvin (Mich.) 68-63 in a non-conference affair at Kachel Gymnasium.

The Warhawks (6-0 overall) led by as many as 15 points in the second half and held a 13-point advantage midway through the period before the Knights chipped away at their deficit.

The League of Women Voters Announces Recipient of the 2018 Making Democracy Work Award

December 8, 2018

The League of Women Voters, Whitewater Area celebrates community leaders: individuals who have envisioned a way to improve the community and have mobilized others to work with them to effect change that has benefited the broader community.

The recipient of the 2018 Making Democracy Work Award is Miguel Aranda. A life-long resident of Whitewater, he is a Financial Specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Currently serving on the city Community Involvement Commission, he has been instrumental in engaging the population in Whitewater in such projects as voter registration and turn-out. He will be recognized for his efforts in engaging the LatinX population in the Whitewater community both on and off campus along with many other accomplishments.

The award will be presented to Aranda at the Holiday Dinner held at 841 Brew House in Whitewater on December 9. Although the deadline for reservations has past, anyone who would like to witness the event should be there by 7:00 p.m.

Dorothea Weeks Dean passed away at Fairhaven Retirement Community in Whitewater, WI on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, due to Alzheimer’s.

December 7, 2018

She was born on May 8, 1922, in Elko, Nevada. Her childhood years were spent with her seven siblings in Wells, Nevada, after which she attended the University of Nevada-Reno. Dorothea married Robert W. Dean on August 7, 1941. She was actively involved in P.E.O., as well as church and music organizations in Spencer, Mason City, and Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Ronald D. Fero, age 74, passed away in his home in Naples, Maine on November 29, 2018.

December 7, 2018

He was a long-time resident of Whitewater, WI where he served as the Whitewater Town Board Chairman and retired as an independent business owner.Mr. Fero enjoyed serving as chairman and also traveling. He is survived by his daughter Laura of Boone, NC, son Scott of Phoenix, AZ, three grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. He is also survived by a sibling, Joellen Malicki, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Shirley Fero and his brother Bruce. A memorial is being planned in Whitewater for early summer 2019 to celebrate his life.

Breakfast with Santa, presented by the UW-Whitewater Community Optimists – Saturday, December 8

December 7, 2018

The UW-Whitewater Community Optimist Club is sparking some holiday cheer by serving a hot breakfast accompanied by Santa Claus and others from the North Pole.

The Optimist Club will be hosting their annual Breakfast with Santa event on Sat. December 8, 2018 from 8:00a.m.-10:45am at Esker Hall—which , Northwest of Starin Park at the corner of Prairie Street and Lauderdale.

With an admission of $5 for adults and $1 for children, come for a breakfast of French toast, sausage, donut holes, and coffee, milk 45 amand orange juice. Enjoy a morning filled with music, activities, and a special visit from Santa, Mrs. Claus, Frosty the Snowman, and many elves. Opportunities for printed and online photos will be available.

The holidays also bring about a time of giving, so we invite participants to bring new and unused hats, scarves, mittens, socks, underwear and gift cards to hang on Santa’s Mitten Tree. All items will , to children of the Whitewater Unified School District.

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