Dustin Reichwald

2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

Whitewater Middle School named 8th grader, Cali Kopecky, its top youth volunteer of the year. Cali received this honor for her service and commitment to helping others.

The honor was granted as part of the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide youth volunteer recognition program sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

By selecting Cali as its top youth volunteer, WMS has advanced her application for state-level judging in the 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program. Prudential will announce Wisconsin’s top youth volunteers of the year in February.

No. 24 UWW Men’s Basketball Downs No. 25 St. John’s

The No. 24 ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men’s basketball team used a 13-0 run late in the second half to pull away from 25th-ranked St. John’s (Minn.) in a back-and-forth non-conference affair Friday night, posting an 83-72 triumph at Kachel Gymnasium.

The Warhawks (2-0 overall) turned a 57-55 deficit with 7:24 remaining into a 68-57 advantage three minutes later as senior guards Andre Brown (Kenosha, Wis./Indian Trail) and Mitchell Pfeifer (Wales, Wis./Kettle Moraine) scored 11 of the 13 points during the spurt.

For the complete story from UWWSports, 

Wayne Rudolph Kreklow, age 74, of New Glarus passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at UW hospital with his family by his side.

He was born on August 19, 1944, grew up on a farm in Cold Spring then moved to Milton at the age of 16.  He started driving milk truck at the age of 18, met and married the farmer’s daughter, and love of his life, Nancy.  On September 11, 1965, they were united in marriage and celebrated 53 years together.  They moved to Whitewater after getting married and started their life as farmers.  In 1975, they moved the family to New Glarus where he continued driving truck and farming until Parkinson’s Disease forced him into retirement.

In retirement, Wayne found a new meaning and purpose through volunteering at the New Glarus Home, New Glarus Grade School, and delivering Meals On Wheels. He also started his much-loved collection of red tractors which he was very proud of and showed to anyone who visited.  Wayne loved watching old westerns, listening to his old cassette tapes of classic country, gospel, and polka, and never missing his Friday night fish fry. Wayne was a gentle caring man with a quiet presence.  He had a deep strong faith and love of God as a member of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church.  His love of family was evident throughout his life.  Wayne loved watching his kids and grandkids in sporting or school events, when the family gathered together, and when the grandkids would visit.

Though he struggled with Parkinson’s Disease since 2000, his vision was to raise money for a cure and raise awareness.  He spent 5 years spearheading “All Shook Up for Parkinson’s”, a fundraiser held in New Glarus with proceeds going to the Wisconsin Parkinson’s Association.  During this time, $55,000 was raised and donated through hard work and dedication to a cause that was dear to his heart.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph and Lillian, brother Elson, and sister Rhonda.  He leaves behind a loving family including his wife Nancy, 4 children and 9 grandchildren: Lynnette (Bill) Gmur (Jakob and Josef), Whitewater, WI, Duane (Kelly) Kreklow (Tyler, Breanne, and Jaden) New Glarus, WI, Tracie (Mark) Bateman (Mason and Acacia) Holmen, WI, Michelle (Rob) Mohr (Tanner and Beckett), Green Bay, WI.  He also leaves behind two sisters La Dana (Bruce) Frank, Milton, WI and Claudette Kreklow, Milton, WI, several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other family, and many lifelong friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 19, 2018, at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 1603 16th Ave., Monroe, WI with Pastor Nathan Strutz officiating.  Burial will be in the Swiss Church Cemetery, New Glarus.

Relatives and friends may call from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 18, 2018, at the Zentner-Beal Funeral Home, 29 6th Ave., New Glarus, WI.

The family would like to thank the staff of UW Palliative Care for their compassionate care of Wayne.  Also recognizing the special people in Wayne’s life who helped in times of need including Denise Swanson, Rudi Feller, John and Holly Eglsaer, Ron White, Gregg Smith, and Ron and Jane Pierce.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Wisconsin Parkinson’s Association.

An online memorial with guestbook is available at www.bealfuneralhomes.com

Deer Hides Wanted by Whitewater Lions

Whitewater Lions will once again be collecting deer hides during the deer bow and gun hunting season.  Together we can make a difference in the life of a child.  Each donated hide will help raise funds to send a child to camp.  Extra cash is raised for the tails!

Hides and/or tails may be dropped off at the Whitewater Lions Clubhouse, located at N7462 Kettle Moraine Dr, Whitewater, WI 53190.  There will be a drop box on site so hides could be dropped at any time.  Please salt the hides when dropped off.  Salt will be available on site.  Hides could also be dropped off at the Steve Malone residence located at 6636 N. Sturtevant Rd, Whitewater,  WI.  Please call (608) 201-5515 to arrange drop off time.  Feel free to call Steve if you have any questions regarding hide collection.  Bob Strand is also available to answer any questions and he can be reached at (414) 630-4981

Washington School’s Winter Wonderland – Craft Fair, Bake Sale, & Santa

Washington School’s PATT is hosting a Craft Fair, Bake Sale & Santa event on Saturday, December 1 from 9 am-3 pm at Washington Elementary School (506 E Main St).

This event is FREE and open to the public!  There will be handmade crafts & creations, holiday gifts, bags/totes, jewelry, home décor, clothing and more.  There will be bake sale items & concessions available.  Santa will be on site from 11am-1pm for you to take your own pictures with.

If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Washington’s PATT at: washingtonschoolpatt@gmail.com, Jennelle @ 262-893-7910 or Heather @ 262-812-3236.

*** We are still looking for crafters and consultants who are interested in renting a booth.  Please contact us if interested.  If you are a consultant, we are only allowing 1 consultant per business (1 representative of L’BRI, 1 representative of Thirty-one, etc.)***

No. 24 UW-Whitewater Men Surge to Season-Opening Win

Five players scored in double figures on opening night for the No. 24 ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men’s basketball team, which shot a blazing 58.6 percent from the floor in a 98-82 victory at Anderson (Ind.) in a non-conference affair on Tuesday night.

The Warhawks (1-0 overall) also hit 9-of-18 (50 percent) from 3-point range and hit 21-of-29 from the free-throw line. UW-Whitewater out-rebounded Anderson 40-25 in the contest, generating a 16-5 advantage in second-chance points to offset the Ravens’ 55 free-throw attempts.

UW-Whitewater returns to action this Friday at 7 p.m. as it hosts No. 25 St. John’s (Minn.) at Kachel Gymnasium.

For the complete story at UWWSports.com, 

UW-Whitewater official noted for advocacy for LGBTQ students

Dr. Brent Bilodeau

Dr. Brent Bilodeau, interim vice chancellor for student affairs, recently received the Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for work to improve the lives of LGBTQ students. LGBTQ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning.

“Dr. Bilodeau brings such an irrefutable amount of joy to this work of LGBTQ inclusion and access,” said Stephanie Selvick, the LGBTQ campus coordinator who nominated Bilodeau for the award.

Bilodeau has advocated for gender-inclusive policies, especially for transgender students.

For the complete story from the Janesville Gazette, 

Lakeview Loves receives grant to remodel workspace

Theisen’s of Jefferson and The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque presented Lakeview Loves with a Theisen’s More for Your Community in-kind Grant of $1000. The grant will be used to “remodel” the room used as the Lakeview Loves workroom. The room will be repainted and the old cabinets will be removed to make an improved workspace.

Thank you to Theisen’s (Jefferson, WI)!

WHS Students performed in Waukesha at Singing in Wisconsin

Two students from Whitewater High School traveled to Carroll University in Waukesha on Saturday, November 10, to participate in Singing in Wisconsin. Singing in Wisconsin is a choral festival that takes place in four locations throughout the state. Students in each location learn their music and then present a concert in the afternoon. All of the students in each of the locations learn the same pieces and present their concert at the same time in each venue. The students from WHS sang in the Mixed High School Choir with Ms. Amelia Armstrong as the guest conductor. Students pictured left to right are Jacquelin Villarreal and Anisa Dauti.