Dustin Reichwald

WHS Swimmers take 5th place at Elkhorn Invite

400 Freestyle Relay – (Clockwise from top left) Brianna Zimdars, Ella Houwers, Sophia Fanshaw, Amber Krebs

Ella Houwers, winner 200 Individual Medley and 100 Breaststroke

The Whippets were able to run with the big dogs at the Elkhorn Invite on Saturday, September 8. The Whippets ended up in 5th place at the 10 team invite with 6 Division 1 teams competing. While competing the girls were able to earn several medals.
Medal winners:
2nd place, 200 Medley Relay – Sophia Fanshaw, Ella Houwers, Brianna Zimdars, Amber Krebs
1st place, 200 Individual Medley – Ella Houwers
4th place, 50 Freestyle – Morgan Radaj
3rd place, 100 Butterfly – Brianna Zimdars
2nd place, 100 Freestyle – Brianna Zimdars
5th place, 100 Freestyle – Amber Krebs
5th place, 100 Backstroke – Sophia Fanshaw
1st place, 100 Breaststroke – Ella Houwers
3rd place, 400 Freestyle Relay – Brianna Zimdars, Amber Krebs, Sophia Fanshaw, Ella Houwers

Other swimmers that scored for the Whippets were:
14th place, 200 Freestyle – Lexi Hackney
10th place, 50 Freestyle – Sophia Fanshaw
10th place, 100 Freestyle – Morgan Radaj
13th place, 200 Freestyle Relay – Lexi Hackney, Ellie Treder, Brianna Staebler, Morgan Radaj
14th place, 100 Backstroke – Amber Krebs
15th place, 400 Freestyle Relay – Lexi Hackney, Ellie Treder, Brianna Staebler, Morgan Radaj

A big thank you to Maci Parrish, Sarah Johnson and Lucy Amos for coming along to support the team. It was a long day and these guys were rock stars helping cheer on the team. We had a swimmer unable to swim and it was great that Mina Truesdale stepped in and swam the 400 Freestyle while Katya Morales filled in with the 100 Backstroke. What an outstanding group of athletes we have!

We had several swimmers have outstanding swims. Ella Houwers dominated the 200 Individual Medley winning by 8.5 seconds. In the 50 Freestyle, Raquel Ortiz and Sarah Morales were both able to take charge and win their heats. Brianna Staebler was able to swim faster in both the 200 Freestyle and 100 Butterfly that last year already. I was impressed by all of our girls as we had just come off a meet on Thursday and came here to this fast invite!

Next up will be VIP night on Tuesday, September 11th at 6 pm at the Whitewater Aquatic and Fitness Center.

Doris Mae Peters, 94, Whitewater, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Fairhaven Senior Living, Whitewater, WI.

Doris was born on December 3, 1923, in the Town of Cold Spring to Charles and Meta (Else) Shuman.  She graduated from Whitewater College High School in 1941.  Doris moved to Washington DC to support the war effort and it was there that she met her future husband Stephen Peters.  They were married on May 16, 1943.  Doris and Stephen had 6 children that were born in 6 different states due to Stephen’s service in the Navy.  Doris was civic minded and volunteered at the voting polls. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the First United Methodist Church in Whitewater.  She enjoyed her flowers, bird watching, and playing cards.

She is survived by her children Stephen (Dianne) Peters, Janesville, James (Marianne) Peters, Whitewater, Richard Peters, Fort Atkinson, Patricia Peters, Waukesha, Charles Peters, Whitewater; daughter-in-law, Cecilia Peters, Albany, OR; brothers, Neil Shuman, Escondido, CA, Robert Shuman, San Juan Capistrano, CA, David (Lorraine) Shuman, Richmond, MI; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Stephen; son, Louis Peters; sister, Louise Shaw; brother, Charles Shuman.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 14, 2018, at 11:00 am at Nitardy Funeral Home, 550 N. Newcomb St. Whitewater, WI 53190.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 10:00 am until the time of the service. Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the family, www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

Hope Comes A Concert to Inspire Hope Through True Stories of Transformed Lives – Friday, September 14

Agape House, a home and school for teens, invites community members to an inspirational fundraiser concert on Friday, September 14, 2018, at CrossPointe Community Church in Whitewater, from 7:00-8:30 pm.

The concert, entitled “Hope Comes,” will feature songs written by Abbie Werner based on her personal story of recovering from anorexia and obsessive compulsive disorder. Werner’s goal to sponsor this concert is to encourage others who have felt stuck or alone in the struggles they face, having experienced firsthand the challenges and joys of moving forward to find healing.

The audience will also enjoy music written by April Eitler and the talents of local musicians and friends Jenny Abild, Moang Her, Alex Polivka, and Maggie Tanis, hearing songs of raw honesty and deepened faith in God, i.e., “One Small Step,” “Vulnerable,” and “Before It Grows.” Mixed in with the songs, teens and families who benefited from Agape House’s services will talk about the impact this program has had on their lives.

Agape House, located in Walworth, Wisconsin, began in 1997 when Ben and Pam Patterson felt called to provide a safe, loving environment for children in need. Agape House has grown to provide a school, safe home, mentoring, counseling services, and a transitional living home (18 years and older) for girls and their families throughout Walworth, Milwaukee and Dane Counties in Wisconsin and from surrounding states, including Illinois, Minnesota, and Michigan. A school for boys will open soon, and upon completion of the building renovations, the home for boys will be opened as well.

The concert is free with a suggested donation of $5 per family that will go towards helping Agape House continue to offer these programs and services. However, there is no obligation to donate; all are invited to come and enjoy music and fellowship in a coffee shop atmosphere.

For more information on the concert, please check out the Facebook event, “Hope Comes: Concert for Agape House”: www.facebook.com/events/1063719160467387, or call Abbie Werner at 262-215-2025.

“Around the World Wednesday” at the Whitewater Post Office

Do you plan to take an international trip? Is your current passport about to expire? Or, are you applying for your first passport? Well, look no further than your local Post Office.

The Whitewater Post Office will host a Passport Event on Wednesdays through September 26, 2018 from 8:30 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. “This is a great opportunity for Whitewater residents planning to travel outside the United States to apply for a passport without making a reservation,” said Whitewater Postmaster Sherrie Benes.

In addition to the familiar passport book, travelers can also apply for a passport card, which may be used for land and sea travel only between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or the Caribbean region. The wallet-size passport card is a less expensive alternative for those who travel to these destinations, but it is not available for international travel by air.

To apply for a passport book or passport card for the first time, applicants need proof of U.S. citizenship in the form of their birth certificate issued by the city, county or state, or a certificate of citizenship or a naturalization certificate.  Applicants will also need a valid form of photo identification, and they must submit a photocopy of that identification, such as a current valid driver’s license, government ID or military photo ID. There will be passport photo service available at the Whitewater Post Office.

For first time applicants, the fee for a passport book is $110.00 to the Department of State with an acceptance fee of $35 to the Postal Service. The Acceptance fee for an adult passport card is $35.00. An expedited process is also available for an additional fee. Passport applications for both the book and the card require a 2 x 2 photograph in color, which can be taken at the Passport Event for $15.00. The application fee for minors under the age of 16 is $80 for a Passport Book and $15 for a Passport Card, and the Acceptance Fee is $35.

“We’re here to help our customers as they prepare to travel the world,” added Benes.  “We make getting a passport easy and convenient with a one-stop shop solution,” she explained.

Customers can learn more about passport application costs and save time by downloading forms and scheduling an appointment at select Post Offices at www.usps.com/passport. U.S. citizens may also obtain passport information by phone, in English and Spanish, by calling the National Passport Information Center toll-free at 1-877-487-2778. For the latest information on passport deadlines and other travel requirements established by the U.S. Department of State, go to www.travel.state.gov. Travelers can check the status of their passport applications online at: http://travel.state.gov/passport/status/status_2567.html.  

Groundbreaking for the UW-Whitewater Community Engagement Center and new hotel at 10 am on September 11

The groundbreaking at the site is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 11.

Collaboration and creativity are driving the plans for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Community Engagement Center and a new hotel on the city’s west side.  The site, located at 1260 W. Main St. (former Sentry Grocery Store), will soon undergo a major redesign that will include the construction of a privately owned and operated 70-room, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotel on the south side of the property. The existing 52,000-square-foot building to the north, which previously housed the former Sentry grocery store, is being leased to the university and will be transformed into a state-of-the-art UW-Whitewater Community Engagement Center — a hub for faculty, staff, students and community members to engage in community-based learning, projects, and research.

For more information, 

Frederick Michael Cerkoney, 69, Janesville, formerly of Whitewater, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, WI.

Fred was born on November 6, 1948, in Oconomowoc, WI to Michael and Anna (Skolka) Cerkoney.  He graduated from Wilmot High School in 1967.  Fred served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War from 1967-1971. He also graduated from DeVry Technical College.  On January 24, 1970, he married Susan Rydin at St. John Catholic Church, Twin Lakes, WI.  Fred was employed as a systems engineer for NCR for over 35 years.  He traveled often for his job and this allowed him to do what he loved most which was to take his family on many vacations.  Fred was an amazing husband, father, and grandfather who adored and was adored by his 9 grandchildren. He was a humble man who often helped others anonymously.  He enjoyed traveling, working on old cars and excelled at athletics.

He is survived by his wife Susan, Janesville; children Stephanie Luebke, Stoughton, WI, Jason (Jodi) Cerkoney, Rio, WI; grandchildren Aaron, Justin (Katie), Megan, Lindsey, Riley (Greg), Rhandyn, Rance, Regan, Ella; siblings Dan (Marge) Cerkoney,  Milwaukee, Terry (Joe) Finze, McHenry, Il, Mike (Jenny) Cerkoney, Burnsville, MN; many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Joe Cerkoney; sister-in-law, Gayle Cerkoney.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at 10:30 am at St. Patrick Catholic Church 1225 W. Main St. Whitewater, WI 53190.  A visitation will be held on Friday, September 14, 2018, from 5:00pm-7:00 pm at Nitardy Funeral Home 550 N. Newcomb St., Whitewater and on Saturday at the church from 9:30 am until the time of the service.  As an expression of sympathy, you may wish to consider memorials to the American Porphyria Foundation.  Nitardy Funeral Home, Whitewater is assisting the family, www.nitardyfuneralhome.com.

Big First Half Sends UW-Whitewater Football to Second Win

From UWWSports.com:

The No. 12 ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team used an early surge Saturday afternoon to defeat Concordia Moorhead (Minn.) 24-6 in a non-conference affair in front of 8,168 fans at Perkins Stadium.

The Warhawks (2-0 overall) tallied 24 first-half points and didn’t look back. Defensively, the team held the Cobbers (1-1) to 173 total yards, including 96 on the ground, to help avenge a loss last season against Concordia in Moorhead.

Senior quarterback Cole Wilber finish 20-of-28 passing with 223 yards and two touchdowns. Senior wide receiver Mitchell Dess contributed five receptions for 77 yards and one score, and sophomore wide receiver JT Parish posted four catches for 65 yards and one touchdown.

Sophomore running back Alex Peete ran for a career-high 104 yards on 19 carries and opened scoring with a six-yard touchdown run midway through the first quarter.

Junior linebacker Jacob Erbs paced the defense with eight tackles, and senior linebacker Bryce Leszczynski collected seven tackles, including 1.5 for a loss, and one forced fumble. Senior defensive lineman Harry Henschler registered five tackles, including 2.5 for a loss, and one forced fumble.

The Warhawks conclude non-conference action next Saturday, Sept. 15, when they host Middle Georgia State at 2 p.m. A pregame concert featuring Kinfolk will begin at noon in the Perkins Stadium parking lot.

WHS Football: Big Foot 48 Whitewater 18

From maxpreps.com:

Big Foot won the last time they faced Whitewater, and things went their way on Friday, too. Big Foot blew past Whitewater 48-18. Big Foot was expected to win, but the margin was definitely larger than the state rankings had forecast.

The win bumped Big Foot’s record up to 1-3. Whitewater is still searching for that first win as they fell to 0-4.

Whitewater will face off against McFarland next week.

For video highlights, head over to the recap at MaxPreps.com.