Dustin Reichwald

UWW Football’s Run Ends in National Semifinals

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.

The Warhawks (13-1 overall) claimed the program’s 36th Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship and the 11th appearance in the national semifinals in team history in 2018.

Junior running back Ronny Ponick led the UW-Whitewater offense with 14 carries for 70 yards and a one-yard touchdown run with 5:47 to play in the fourth quarter that brought the team within 10 points.

The Crusaders (14-0), who advance to face No. 1 Mount Union (Ohio) in Friday’s Stagg Bowl national championship game, converted a crucial third-and-eight on their way to a game-clinching touchdown with 2:33 remaining in the contest.

Senior quarterback Cole Wilber finished his Warhawk career with 107 yards and a 2-yard touchdown pass to senior tight end Bryce Bellefeuille in the third quarter that put UW-Whitewater on the board.

Junior linebacker Matt Anderson posted a team-best 13 tackles, including 2.5 for a loss and one sack. Junior linebacker Jacob Erbs tallied 11 tackles, and senior linebacker Bryce Leszczynski collected 10 tackles and an interception that he returned for 64 yards in the third quarter.

Senior defensive end Harry Henschler totaled seven tackles, including two for a loss, and junior defensive back Nate Tranel posted six tackles and two pass breakups.

From UWWSports.com

The Man Who Invented Christmas – Tuesday, December 11 at 12:30 PM, Seniors in the Park

From Wikipedia:

The Man Who Invented Christmas is a 2017 biographical drama film directed by Bharat Nalluri and written by Susan Coyne based on the book of the same name by Les Standiford. It stars Dan Stevens, Christopher Plummer, and Jonathan Pryce. The plot follows Charles Dickens (Stevens) at the time when he wrote A Christmas Carol, and how Dickens’ fictional character Ebenezer Scrooge (Plummer) was influenced by his real-life father, John Dickens (Pryce).

When: Tuesday, December 11 at 12:30 PM

Where: Seniors in the Park

 

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

No. 12 Warhawks Hang On Late for Sixth Straight Win

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.

Read more about the game at UWWSports.com

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

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.

WHS Girls basketball falls to East Troy

Jocelin Beecroft with her first of two consecutive made threes to begin the game. Jocelin ended the game with 9 points.

Jocelin Beecroft with her first of two consecutive made threes to begin the game. Jocelin ended the game with 9 points. (Photo by Bob Mischka)

From Coach Lippens:

Jocelin Beecroft stated us off hitting two 3-pointers right away, giving us great momentum. Having 4 of our 5 starters in foul trouble created a big challenge. We maintained composure and had great contributions from players coming off the bench. Unfortunately, we fell short losing 62-69.  Abby Grosinske led with 15 points, Cassidy Laue with 11 and Kacie Carollo with 10. 

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

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.

She is survived by daughters Linda(Ed) Geske, Milton, WI, and Susan (Stephen) Chabot, Apple Valley, MN; grandchildren, Barry (Sara) Wadsworth, Janesville, WI and Dianna Chabot, AppleValley, MN; three great-grandchildren, and six step great-grandchildren. Dorothea was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, two brothers, and her husband, Robert, to whom she was married 53 years. Memorials may be directed to the IBA, Robert W. and Dorothea Dean Endowment Fund. Please send to: Linda Geske, 366 Wildfire Court, Milton, WI 53563.  The Nitardy Funeral Home, Whitewater, WI is assisting the family, www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

The Dean family would like to express their appreciation to third floor nursing care CNAs and nurses at Fairhaven and Rainbow Hospice nursing for years of cheerful and competent care for our mother.

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

Details will be communicated at a later date.

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

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: 45 am at Esker Hall—which is located 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, and 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 be donated to children of the Whitewater Unified School District.