Lynn Binnie

Carol Ann Gevaart, age 82, passed away on September 10, 2019

Carol Ann (Clossay) Gevaart, age 82, a former long-time Janesville resident passed away on September 10, 2019 at Fort Health Care, Fort Atkinson. She was born on March 29, 1937 in Jamaica, NY, the daughter of George and Marion (Law) Clossay.

Carol was a phenomenal woman, wife, mother and grandmother. She knew no strangers and was a friend and “light” to so many. Throughout her youth she lived in Glens Falls NY, Elkhart IN and Marinette WI before starting her college education. She attended Lawrence University in Appleton WI, where she met her husband, and graduated from Ball State in Muncie IN, where she was a sorority sister and member of Delta Zeta. Professionally, Carol specialized in communicative disorders.  She also attended Clark School for the Deaf in Northampton MA. Carol completed her Masters’ Degree in Speech and Language Pathology at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. She was a member of: the WI State Teachers Association since 1960, the National Speech, Hearing & Language Association, and the Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC). Carol was a Speech Pathologist in the Milton school system for over 27 years.

Carol was married to Goodrich “Jack” Gevaart in Augusta GA on July 2, 1960. Carol coordinated many family outings and adventures that included camping trips throughout the United States and Canada during the summer months. She was a proud, energetic and enthusiastic cheerleader for all the kids’ and grandkids’ athletic and performing arts activities. Carol enjoyed traveling with Jack and had fond memories of trips to Europe and Canada. Her last big vacation was in 2007 when the entire Gevaart family (kids and grandkids) enjoyed a cruise to Alaska.

After Jack’s passing, Carol spent six years living and receiving care at Fairhaven Retirement Community. She enjoyed the numerous resident activities including political discussions with other residents, spiritual services, watching Turner Classic Movies, arts and crafts activities. She enjoyed visits from all of her grandchildren and frequently adorned her door and walls with Marcela and Trayton’s artwork. She kept photos of her family throughout her room and would proudly share stories to anyone willing to listen. The halls and walls at Fairhaven will never be the same without her.  

Carol was preceded in death by her husband Goodrich “Jack” Gevaart and her parents George Clossay and Marion (Law) Clossay. She is survived by her children Mark G. Gevaart (Cindy) Fort Wayne IN, Glen A. Gevaart (Melinda) Portage MI, Gretchen M. Gevaart-Torres (Alex) Elkhorn WI and her grandchildren Goodrich Jack Gevaart II, Neely Gevaart, Tyler Gevaart, Lauren Gevaart, Jacob Gevaart, Trayton Torres, Marcela Torres, all of whom will miss her very much.

Carol is now enjoying renewed life, free of MS (Multiple Sclerosis) with the body of Jesus.

Visitation will be Saturday September 14, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with a service to follow at 11 a.m. at Henke-Clarson Funeral Home at 1010 N. Wright Road Janesville WI.  In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations in Carol’s honor be made to the Fairhaven Employee Fund or the Fairhaven Foundation at 435 W. Starin Road, Whitewater, WI 53190.

Henke-Clarson Funeral Home

www.henkeclarson.com

Whitewater Police Seek Person Who Shot Woman in Leg with BB Gun

(From The Gazette) Whitewater police are looking for the person who shot a woman in the leg with a BB gun Saturday night, September 7. The incident, which police believe resulted in minor injuries, recalls the city’s 2015 Fourth of July celebration, when seven people reported being injured by two men who shot BB guns from a tavern rooftop.A judge in 2016 sentenced the two men to jail and probation.

Deputy Chief Dan Meyer said that at about 10:20 p.m. Saturday, an unknown person in a truck shot the woman while she was walking on Prince Street near Main Street. Police searched the area but could not find the truck, Meyer said in an email. Police are reviewing area surveillance footage for more information. As of now, Meyer said this appears to be an isolated incident.

The Whitewater Police Department can be reached at 262-473-0555.

Whippets Shut Out Cougars 44-0! This Week’s Game Will Be at Perkins Stadium

Courtesy of Jason Bleck: The Whippets got their first win of the 2019 season in a big way on Friday night, Sept. 6 against Clinton.  Whitewater shut out the Cougars and won by a score of 44-0.  The Whippets’ offensive attack was led by running back Will Leibbrand who had 3 receptions for 125 yards and 9 carries for 33 yards with 3 total touchdowns (2 rushing, 1 receiving). Quarterback Brock Grosinske also had a breakout game completing 9 of 14 passes for 214 yards and 2 touchdowns. 


The Whippet defense had a spectacular game holding Clinton to just 61 yards of total offense.  They were led by Carter Friend who had 10 tackles and Cooper Pease who had 6 tackles (3 of which were tackles for loss).  Gehrig Monday returned an interception for a touchdown in the 3rd quarter and Jacob Heritage added an interception in the first half as well.


The Whippets will face Big Foot in their next game this Friday, Sept. 13.  The game will be played at UW-W Perkins Stadium; kickoff is at 7 p.m.

Medals Won at Hotly Contested Verona Cross Country Invitational

Report courtesy of Chad Carstens: Trenten Zahn and Gio Anello medaled for the Whippet boys CC team in the hotly contested Verona Invitational on Saturday, 9/7. Trenten placed 20th with a strong time of 17:16 and Gio placed 39th in 17:38. Peter Zimdars ran a superb race to finish as the team’s 3rd runner in 19:48. Their efforts boosted the boys to a 4th place finish out of 8 teams in our division. The JV team was led by Evan Schepp and Marcus DePorter who finished with times of 21:34 and 21:38, respectively. The JV team finished in 17th out of 21 scoring teams.


Facing the equally tough field, the girls were led by Trinity Nickels who placed 129th in 25:14 and Gwen Truesdale placing 137th in 26:37. The varsity girls finished in 8th place from their division. The JV girls were led by Jenny Villarreal 255th in 28:44 and Nikole Pelot 289th in 30:18. Their efforts helped the team finish in 16th place overall. 


It was a strong day overall for the program and the team looks to complete some great training this week as they are off from racing before returning to the starting line on Tuesday, September 17th at the Marshall Invitational.

Successful Start for New Warhawk Food Pantry

Reprinted from The Royal Purple

Jackson Mihm, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
September 2, 2019

The Warhawk Food Pantry, located in room 143 inside Drumlin Dining Hall, is ready to go for the upcoming semester. With the start of the fall semester about a week away, the Warhawk Pantry is trying to stock the shelves.   

Bailey Hornstein, a UW-Whitewater senior finds the pantry a good tool, especially during such a financially stressful time. “The pantry is probably helpful for students who are struggling and they might have to pay bills for school or housing,” said Hornstein.” They don’t have to worry so much about food”.

The Warhawk Pantry Coordinator, Fabiola Aranda, wanted to express the benefits of having a food pantry on campus. “Going to college at this time is extremely expensive, and it’s getting more expensive every year. If you think about it, there’s a lot of students that aren’t getting the amount of assistance they need. Food insecurity is high and people may not voice it. Having a food pantry available to students alleviates some of that pressure.”

Aside from dropping items off at the Warhawk pantry there are multiple spots to donate across campus. There are donation boxes in the HawkCard Office in the University Center room 259, the Information Center, also in the University Center, and the Alumni Center, located at 800 West Main St. in Whitewater.

Currently, the UW-Whitewater College of Letters and Sciences is also sponsoring a “hygiene drive” through September 6. They are encouraging staff and community members to donate goods like deodorant, mouthwash, or feminine hygiene products.

The drive is focusing on items that can’t be purchased by the Warhawk Pantry from a food bank. Donation boxes are placed around campus in McGraw Hall, Upham Hall, and Laurentide Hall.

“Everyone is welcome, things happen to everyone. It’s a place where you can easily go in and get help with something. It’s meant to make everyone’s life just a little bit easier. There’s no criteria, it’s meant for you.” said Kristine Zaballos, an advisory board member.

The Warhawk Pantry is open to all students, faculty, and staff on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m..

To contact the Warhawk Food Pantry for more information or to access to its services visit room 143 in Drumlin Dining Hall.

Fort HealthCare Receives 3-Year Joint Commission Accreditation

Fort HealthCare has again been awarded a three year accreditation from the internationally recognized health care accrediting body, the Joint Commission. This review process is designed to help Fort HealthCare and healthcare organizations throughout the country continuously provide safe, high-quality care, treatment and services by identifying opportunities for improvement. The Joint Commission encourages organizations to use the accreditation process as an ongoing tool for compliance and operational improvement through education and training.

Fort HealthCare underwent an unannounced, critical review starting in June 2019. A team of Joint Commission expert surveyors evaluated Fort HealthCare for compliance with standards of care specific to the needs of patients, including infection prevention and control, leadership and medication management. They surveyed the hospital and all affiliated provider clinics. The results of the accreditation offers validation that Fort HealthCare has continuously met the many performance standards specified by the Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Lisa Rudolph, Manager of Education Services and Coordinator of the Joint Commission Survey states “Fort HealthCare is committed to providing safe, quality care to all of our patients. Getting reaccredited by the Joint Commission confirms our commitment to excellent patient care.” Marie Wiesmann, Vice President of Nursing Services/Chief Nursing Officer added “We recognize Joint Commission accreditation as providing safety and high quality health care to our patients. Achieving accreditation from the Joint Commission is always a team effort at Fort HealthCare that will bring assurance to our patients that we provide the best care possible.”

The Joint Commission’s accreditation also includes a deemed status for CMS and is valid for up to three years. It is Fort HealthCare’s focus to continuously meet these national standards, while maintaining care processes for patients that are safe and meet high quality standards. Fort HealthCare has maintained this status continuously since 1952. Board Chair, Mary Behling commented, “The members of Fort HealthCare’s Board of Directors could not have been more pleased with the outcome of this review. The outstanding effort, pride, care and genuine investment all FHC employees put forth in the hospital, and the clinics, really came through.” Dr. James Fitzpatrick stated, “There was a great feeling of gratitude all the Board came away with for everyone who plays a role at Fort Health Care, in doing their jobs with care and diligence, which has allowed us to meet our mission of becoming the “healthiest community in Wisconsin!” 

Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission seeks to continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and care. The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits more than 18,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. The Joint Commission is an independent, not-for-profit organization and is the nation’s oldest and largest standard setting and accrediting body in health care. To learn more about The Joint Commission visit www.jointcommission.org.

About Fort HealthCare

Fort HealthCare is committed to improving the health and well-being of our communities, with a vision to be the healthiest community in Wisconsin. As the leading healthcare provider in the region, it is our goal to reach as many members of the community as possible with health and wellness messages, providing tools and resources to help individuals improve their health and quality of life, while collaborating with several partners to positively improve the population’s health overall on a long term basis. For more information, visit www.FortHealthCare.com.

Philanthropic Women Who CARE Announces Fall Social Event

Women Who CARE (WWC), a premier women’s networking group supported by Fort HealthCare, is hosting a social and networking dinner event at Casual Joe’s BBQ in Whitewater on Thursday, September 19 from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. The event is sponsored in part by PremierBank. Casual Joe’s is located at 319 West James Street in downtown Whitewater. An RSVP is requested by Monday, September 16 by calling the Fort Memorial Hospital Foundation office at (920) 568-5404 or by email to womenwhocare@forthc.com.

The evening is highlighted by a cooking demonstration of fall soups hosted by Chef Tyler Sailsbery. In addition to the cooking demonstration, the event will include sampling dishes prepared from The Black Sheep and Casual Joe’s restaurants, both located in Whitewater. A silent auction and 50/50 raffle will also round out the fall social. Attendees are encouraged to network and converse with women from the communities served by Fort HealthCare. Current paid members of WWC may attend at no cost with guests and supporters asked to pay a $25.00 fee to help cover costs and donate to WWC’s ongoing projects.

The fall social event is also a fundraiser for the group’s ongoing project to provide education for Fort HealthCare’s school nurses. Fort HealthCare school nurses serve nine area school districts. They are considered a lifeline for thousands of families with children in the area who need assistance and care during school hours. In addition to the everyday aches and pains that arise, school nurses spend most of their days helping students with chronic and intensive needs for care during school hours. From insulin management, to specialized feeding, to medication administration, school nurses are responsible for coordinating with parents and school staff to make it possible for students to remain engaged in their classes and activities.

WWC is a membership organization with a current focus on improving the health and well-being of youth in our area. The group seeks to build on the simple understanding that the health and well-being of our community is tied to our connections with each other. Gathering for a shared purpose, members build and enhance personal and professional relationships with one another. Together they learn about the health challenges in the region and seek out ways to help our loved ones and neighbors live healthier lives.

Community members interested in learning more about WWC can attend the fall social and all attendees are encouraged to bring a friend or two. To learn more about WWC, please visit www.forthealthcare.com/wwc.

Whitewater Girls’ Tennis Falls to East Troy

While Whitewater still fell 7-0 to defending conference champion East Troy, the match was much more competitive with several matches much closer than the match played between the two earlier in the year.

We still need to make major improvements in our aggressiveness and our footwork. I was pleased with progress that we have made. Our number two doubles team of Melanie Reyes and Mariana Cano showed a huge step forward from the first time these two teams played. In the earlier match the duo lost 6-2, 6-2 and in tonight’s matchup they closed it to a 6-4, 7-5 loss. We have to continue to work on improving these areas that make the difference in matches as we get ready for our next conference match.

This Monday the Whippets face Jefferson at 4pm at WHS.

Results:

1S Cassidy Laue lost Lauren Lindow 0-6, 0-6

2S Kaitlyn Partoll lost Syd Raddeman 2-6, 2-6

3S Tessa Papcke lost Jessica Tess 1-6, 0-6

4S Josie Hintz lost Izzy Galluzzo 4-6, 4-6

1D Odessa Sonn lost S.Rondeau/K.Metcalf 4-6, 4-6

Sophie Olson

2D Melanie Reyes lost O.Fitch/E.Scurek 4-6, 5-7

Mariana Cano

3D Katelyn Lashley lost O.Egle/E.Stern 3-6, 5-7

Emily Scherer

Warhawks Football Celebrates Senior Day on 9/7; Zweifel Returns Coaching Dubuque

Kickoff at Perkins Stadium on Saturday is at 2:00 p.m.

(Reprinted from the Daily Jefferson County Union) By the end of this season, this senior class could be the one that gets the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater back atop the NCAA Division III mountain.

But before anyone gets the cart ahead of the horse, the Warhawks are going to recognize their seniors with Senior Day on the first game of the season instead of the standard celebration on the last home game of the regular season.

“I think it’s kind of a cool thing to change it up a little bit and be different,” said Jacob Erbs, a senior linebacker who is one of the four captains this season. “Hopefully then the parents aren’t crying because it’s our last game. Hopefully because it’s our first game we’ll hold back the tears and save that emotional thing for the parents. I’m excited for it, it’s a cool thing that we’re doing and hopefully we’ll get a win on Saturday.”

Kevin Bullis, the fifth-year head coach of the Warhawks, initially got the idea from UW-Whitewater women’s soccer coach Ryan Quamme, who considers the home opener an opportunity to launch the senior season. Bullis appreciated the logic and sees it as an advantage for seniors to declare themselves as leaders.

“Now that we’re doing that in the first game, it changes the whole perspective,” Bullis said. “It’s not about the end, it’s about the beginning of the senior year. It totally relieves any potential distraction. If anything, it gives them a little extra juice to get their senior year going. I don’t know if it gives them extra. They’ve had an entire year to think about their senior year.”

One other “byproduct,” according to Bullis is that it makes sure most of the seniors will be able to be on the field for their recognition. Last year, Jarrod Ware was injured in the first three weeks of the season. Instead of playing on senior day, Ware would have been in a boot and crutches had he not been injured early enough in the season to be redshirted.

Ware is back this year and should be in pads for Senior Day.

“That’s a great byproduct,” Bullis said. “Guys get to play on their Senior Day. … One of the biggest pieces of it from a coaching perspective, it’s showing everybody who our leaders are. It reaffirms it to our seniors that they are leaders. There’s also a sense of accountability to do that; I am a leader. In other words, watch me, because I am going to portray the characteristics that we demand of our program.”

Zweifel returns to Whitewater

Dubuque head coach Stan Zweifel will coach at Perkins Stadium for the first time since he left UW-Whitewater following the 2006 season.

Zweifel was the offensive coordinator for UW-Whitewater from 1990 until the retirement of Bob Berezowitz following the 2006 season. He has been the head coach since the 2008 season leading the Spartans to Iowa Intercollegiate Athletics Conference championships in 2011 and 2015.

“I try to keep up with how they do each week,” Berezowitz said. “It’s tough though to really talk much with coaches during the season because there is so much going on.”

Zweifel has been coaching football since he graduated from UW-River Falls in 1974. Bullis has credited Zweifel for getting him started in coaching when their paths crossed at University of Minnesota-Morris in the late 1980s.

Berezowitz laughed off the idea that Zweifel could be slowing down at this stage of his career.

“The one thing about Stan is that he always has energy,” Berezowitz said. “He looks forward to working with and teaching young people every year. With his energy, age is not a factor.”