Nancy Ann Pearson passed away on January 24, 2022. Nancy and husband Wayne owned Napier’s Liquor Store and Kiddlywink Tavern for many years on the east side of Whitewater. Wayne died in 1995. Nancy was a loving mother and is survived by her sons Doug and Brad who both graduated from Whitewater High School. Doug now lives in Kent, Ohio, and Brad now lives in Adams, Wisconsin. Condolences can be emailed to dougprsn9@gmail.com.
Editor’s Note: The following information was provided by the Whitewater Area Chamber of Commerce.
The Whitewater Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new member business, StevO’s Flip Flops & Tank Tops, to the business community in Whitewater.
Steve Fairchild, the owner, purchased what was previously Denny K’s this past summer. He has spent the fall
and early winter making the space his and bringing his own flair to the Whitewater pub and bar scene.
He brings a casual, fun, and friendly vibe and hopes to be a local favorite for residents and college
students alike. He has already hosted numerous football celebrations for our local favorites, the UWW
Warhawks. He is also committed to being a big part of the community, evidenced by the free
Thanksgiving meal he offered to community members in need this past November.
The Chamber and its ambassadors welcomed owner Steven Fairchild with an official ribbon cutting on
January 14th. While the business has officially been operating since late last summer, they just recently
became a Chamber member and Steve has expressed that he “is excited to be part of Whitewater’s
business community and providing a place locals can feel at home.” We are excited to have his
enthusiasm and positive vibes as part of Whitewater and look forward to partnering with him.
StevO’s is located in the heart of downtown Whitewater at 156 W. Whitewater St. They are open every
day by 11 a.m. for lunch and have lots of televisions to watch all your favorite sports! For additional
information about the newest Chamber member and learn what they are all about, contact owner, Steve
Fairchild at steveofairchild@hotmail.com or stop by to say hi, have a drink, and get to know him
yourself!
Editor’s Note: The following information was provided by Roberta’s Art Gallery at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Roberta’s Art Gallery welcomes artist D.K. Palecek and her exhibit “Inevitable Juxtapositions” to kick off the Spring 2022 semester. The exhibit will run through February 24.
“Inevitable Juxtapositions” features oil paintings of cityscapes of Chicago, New York and San Francisco created over the last three years. It was inspired by the artist’s fascination with the extreme opposites captured in each scene. “The illusion of tiny matchbox vehicles jetting in an out of the shadows of solid, looming skyscrapers confuses me at first glance, until my mind can catch up and find logic in these inevitable juxtapositions: tall buildings versus relatively toy cars; fast zipping motion versus immovable structures,” Palecek explains. Along with cityscapes, Palecek also paints figures, portraits, landscapes, and architecture, some of which are included in the exhibit. Her painting method includes brushwork, palette knives, squeegees, sandpaper, rollers and anything else she can find to make an interesting mark.
Palecek never intended to become a full-time artist, having earned her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin, and her Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of California – Berkeley. Palecek says, “I started pursuing art late, after my career in finance. Art will take you so far inside yourself. You start seeing things that you never saw before; your awareness is so heightened.” You can read more about Palecek and her experience, art, and perspective here.
Roberta’s Art Gallery is located on the first floor of the James R. Connor University Center (UC) at UW-Whitewater. The gallery hosts multiple exhibits each semester by collaborating with the artists – both locally and regionally. Many of our events will be held in person this semester, with the viewing option of a virtual exhibit. Our hours are Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Roberta’s Art Gallery prides itself on all of their exhibits being free and open to the public. This means anyone: whether you’re a student, a Whitewater community member, or someone wanting to support the artist, please stop by. For questions or further information, contact Roberta’s Art Gallery at (262) 472-3193 or ucart@uww.edu or visit our website.
The Whitewater Whippet Boys’ Swim Team swam in their last regular season dual meet at home against a tough Badger Co-op. But the Whippets did not disappoint; we had multiple bests from all of our swimmers!
In the 200 Medley Relay, Tyler Arnett had a season best split in the 50 Backstroke going a 31.93, and Jack Hefty also had a season best split in the 50 Butterfly going a 28.31.
In the 200 Freestyle, Tyler Arnett improved his season best time, going a 2:06.60
In the 200 IM, Jack Hefty improved his overall time by 4 seconds, going a 2:32.80
In the 50 Freestyle, both Miles Nickelsburg (31.18) and Andrew O’Toole (32.15) went best times!
In the 100 Freestyle, Zach Tomomitsu improved his time by going a 1:23.29.
In the 500 Freestyle, Tyler Arnett put on a great race, getting a 2nd place finish and a season best time of 5:31.30.
In the 100 Backstroke, Miles Nickelsburg had a 14 second drop and went a 1:24.90. Zach Tomomitsu also had an impressive drop of 8 seconds!
In the 100 Breaststroke, Andrew O’Toole continued to drop his time, going 16 seconds faster than his previous time.
In the 400 Freestyle Relay, Jack Hefty was able to go a best time in the 100 Freestyle with a 59.13. Miles Nickelsburg also had an impressive split, going a 1:12.14
The Whippets are now entering championship season and will compete in the Conference Championship Meet at Delavan-Darien on Saturday, February 5th, beginning at 11 a.m.!
Article Submitted by Sarah Reynolds
Whitewater High School Co-Head Swim Coach
sreynolds@wwusd.org
Photo Courtesy of Bob Mischka
The Whitewater High School Gymnastics Team competed in a triangular on Tuesday, January 26, against Janesville Parker and Milton High Schools.
Our very own Halee Peters placed 2nd in All-Around, with a 31.75. She had a solid performance in all 4 rotations and maintained her place on the 8.0 club for 2 events. Halee had a career best on the Vault, scoring an 8.4, and contributing to the highest team score of the season for Vault. She also had a career best score on Floor with an 8.25 – captivating the crowd with her amazing performance. On Beam she landed her dismount – a gainer off the end of the beam – a new move she just learned the day prior! It’s always fun to watch her passion for this sport.
Izzy Dieter had a great night with two career best scores, a 7.7 on the Vault and a no fall routine on the Beam. Izzy competed in three out of four varsity events for this meet and contributed to the team scores – she is proving she is a true competitor and solidifies how hard she is working in the gym to rise up to the challenge.
Nola Coburn flew through the air, scoring a season best on the Vault, while Makayla Bazeley hit a season best on her amazing Bars routine. Both freshmen were All-Around competitors and did their part in contributing to team scores across the board.
Estephany Reyes-Saldana and Myia Cobbs showed their skills on the Beam – both earning season best scores, with Estephany having a no fall beam routine. Lexi Kunke and Maritza Vidales both impressed the judges and improved their season best scores on their respective Floor routines.
Come out and support your gymnastics team as they compete in their last home meet of the season next Tuesday, February 1st, against Badger and Union Grove High Schools.
Article and Photos Submitted by Shawnda Peters
Whitewater High School Head Gymnastics Coach
speters@wwusd.org
The Whitewater Whippets Girls’ Basketball Team played a conference game at home against the East Troy Trojans on Tuesday, January 25. It was a tight game in the first half with the Whippets leading 31-28.
The first part of the second half remained tight, and we were down by one with about 10 minutes left in the game. Gwen Truesdale connected for two to give us the lead, which we were able to maintain until the end.
Kindyl Kilar led the Whippets with a double-double scoring 15 points (2 for 2 from 3-point range), pulling down 11 rebounds, and adding 2 assists and 1 block. Danielle DePorter scored 12 points, going 5 for 5 from the free throw line. Cali Kopecky added 7 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 steal. Mayte Navejas also added 7 points, 3 assists, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals. Gwen Truesdale contributed 7 points, 9 rebounds, 1 block, and 1 assist. Calli Grosinske added 5 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals. Aidyn Amundson contributed 4 points, going 2 for 2 from the free throw line.
The Whippets will travel to Beloit Turner on Friday, January 28.
Article Submitted by Kristen Lippens
Whitewater High School Head Girls’ Basketball Coach
klippens@wwusd.org
Photos Courtesy of Bob Mischka
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by Whitewater High School.
The first WHS Career Fair, held on January 19, was organized by Molly Fuller, Family/Community Engagement Coordinator. The event was held in the High School Library from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event attracted over 80 students, 40 parents and 13 companies. Local companies discussed potential youth apprenticeship opportunities with interested students.
The companies participating were: Generac, Fairhaven, Makerspace, Provisur Technologies, Whitewater Police Department, Whitewater Fire Department, Fairfield Inn & Suites, City of Whitewater, Director of UW-Whitewater Grounds/Custodial, Culver’s, First Citizens State Bank, UW-Whitewater Dining Services, and Southern Lakes Plumbing & Heating.
Molly Fuller reported, “The excitement from the students, families and companies was phenomenal. It was wonderful to see students interacting with companies, asking them questions and getting excited about their future. Every one of the companies approached me separately at the end of the night to say how impressed they were with our students.” Fuller concluded, ”Letting every student realize their full potential has been a goal of mine from the beginning. I believe that with the Career Fair on Wednesday and the upcoming Job Fair on March 16th we are on our way!”
The following are pictures taken by two WHS alumni. Hogan Alexander and Luca Amos both are passionate about photography so we wanted to be able to showcase their talents.
Editor’s Note: The following information was provided by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Arts and Communication, Greenhill Center of the Arts.
The College of Arts and Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is pleased to announce the full lineup of over 100 events for Spring 2022. Events range from music concerts featuring faculty and guest artist performers to theatre productions built and run by students, dance concerts, public lectures and visual art exhibits. Some events are ticketed, but the majority of event offerings are free and open to the public. For the most up to date information on all events happening in the Greenhill Center of the Arts, please visit www.uww.edu/coac/events. Masks are still required for any individual entering a campus building regardless of vaccination status. Do not come to campus if you are ill. For the most up to date campus safety information, visit the Warhawks are Back webpage at the link below. uww.edu/warhawks-are-back.
Music Mosaics Concert Series
UW-Whitewater Piano Trio
Sunday, February 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Light Recital Hall
What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with the beautiful music of the UW-Whitewater Piano Trio performing two distinctive masterpieces from the Romantic period: Felix Mendelssohn’s second piano trio and the Gabriel Faure piano trio.
The Vent Faculty Woodwind Trio
Thursday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Light Recital Hall
The Vent Faculty Woodwind Trio (flute, clarinet, and saxophone) will perform a wide variety of music from J.S. Bach to Chinese-born American composer, Lei Liang. The program will include a premiere of a new work by Christian Ellenwood as well as MyungHee Chung, piano.
Whitewater Brass Quintet
Sunday, April 10 at 3:00 p.m. in the Light Recital Hall
Closing out the Mosaics concert series for the 21/22 season, this concert includes music of Crespo, Koetsier, and more. Faculty performers, Dafydd Bevil, horn, Mike Dugan, trombone, Chris Ramaekers, trumpet, and John Tuinstra, tuba welcome Dr. Matthew Onstad, assistant professor of trumpet at UW-Whitewater.
Theatre and Dance Season
“The Harpies” & “Signor Deluso” one-act operas
directed by Bruce Cohen and musical director Robert Gehrenbeck
February 20 and 26 at 2:00 p.m. & February 22 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Barnett Theatre
Two one-act operas for one evening of musical enjoyment. “The Harpies” focuses on Phineus, a sightless oracle, whose attempts to enjoy his dinner are thwarted by the Harpies. An operatic spoof of Greek mythology, this opera will leave you laughing and wondering who will win the battle of wills. “Signor Deluso” is a comedy of layered misunderstandings. Signor Deluso rushes to revive Célie after she faints in the town square, leading his wife to think they are lovers. Célie is being forced to marry wealthy Valère, but she is in love with another. Just when everything appears to be hopelessly embroiled, the maid enters in the nick of time and saves the day.
“DanceScapes ‘22”
Artistic Director: Barbara Grubel
March 12 – 13 at 2:00 p.m. & March 14 – 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Barnett Theatre
DanceScapes ’22 returns to live audiences in Barnett Theatre. An annual audience favorite, this concert features works from UW-Whitewater faculty members, award-winning guest artist Li Chiao Ping, student choreographers Kayley Stoner and Teresa Krogmann, and for the very first time, a piece choreographed and performed by alumni. A showcase of unique talent nurtured in our studios, we hope you’ll join us as we celebrate the shared experience of live performance.
“The Busybody”
by Susanna Centlivre, directed by Sara J. Griffin
April 26 – 29 at 7:30 p.m., April 30 at 2:00 p.m. **, and May 1 at 2:00 p.m. in Barnett Theatre
Parents just don’t understand! In a time when arranged marriages were the social expectation, a renegade couple and their friends plot to escape the lousy marriages their controlling caretakers have set up. Will a nosey nobleman ruin their plans or save the day? Join us for this hilarious Restoration comedy full of adventure, love and wit.
**The performance on April 30 at 2:00 pm will take place at the outdoor city of Whitewater Amphitheatre. Tickets are not required for the outdoor performance, but donations are suggested in a ‘Pay What You Can’ format. All proceeds will benefit the student theatre organization, Theta Alpha Phi and the Department of Theatre and Dance.
Free events
Crossman Gallery: Student Juried Exhibition
Tuesday, February 1 – Friday, February 25
Crossman Gallery
Delta Omicron Recital
Thursday, February 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Light Recital Hall
University/Community Band
Monday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Light Recital Hall
Opera Workshop
Tuesday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Light Recital Hall
Saxophone Studio
Sunday, April 3 at 3:00 p.m. in the Light Recital Hall
BFA Entry and Junior Review
Monday, April 18 – Friday, April 22 in Crossman Gallery
Guest Artist David Caplan, piano & In-Ae Ha, piano
Friday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Light Recital Hall
Cellist David Caplan and pianist In-Ae Ha, known for their expressive musicianship and flawless technique, will be performing masterpieces by Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms in this FREE concert!
BFA Senior Exhibition
Monday, May 2 – Friday, May 6 in Crossman Gallery
University/Community Band
Monday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the Light Recital Hall
Editor’s Note: This information was provided by the Rock River Community Clinic.
Rock River Community Clinic is pleased to welcome Dr. Le’erin Voss, DDS, MPH to our Dental Clinic in Fort Atkinson. She is available to see patients in need of emergency and routine dental procedures.
Dr. Voss earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry and her Master’s in Public Health from the Medical College of Wisconsin. She has experience in general dentistry, working with both adults and children, including children with special needs.
Before joining Rock River Community Clinic, Dr. Voss worked in private practice and volunteered with community clinics in the Minneapolis and Milwaukee areas. She continues to work with oral health programs, such as Healthy Smiles for Mom and Baby and Seal-a-Smile programs, at the state and national levels.
“I am thrilled to continue practicing dentistry at Rock River Community Clinic and look forward to fulfilling the mission of serving our community,” said Dr. Voss. “I am a strong believer in quality dentistry and oral health for all individuals. I view dentists as health practitioners who can not only influence oral health, but overall health and positive lifestyles. I want all individuals to be able to access dental care and have a welcoming dental home at RRCC.”
The Rock River Community Clinic (RRCC), which now offers medical and dental services, wants to help all community members who have difficulty in affording health care services. For medical appointments, all are welcome to seek services at RRCC including those with health insurance and those who have none. Discounts are available based on household financial income. Our goal is to make needed medical care affordable and based on ability to pay. For dental appointments, due to the large demand and limited staff, RRCC only accepts patients who have Medicaid and those without insurance. In time, our goal is to expand our capacity so that more community members can receive dental care at RRCC. To schedule an appointment for dental services at Rock River Community Clinic, call (920) 563-4372.
About Rock River Community Clinic: The RRCC was formed in January 2020 merging the former Community Dental Clinic (founded in 2007), the Rock River Free Medical Clinic (founded in 2003), the Watertown Area Cares Clinic (founded in 2008) and including a new medical clinic site in Whitewater. RRCC is dedicated to providing quality medical and dental care and serves those in our community who have decreased access to this care due to financial limitations. In addition, RRCC assists patients in finding affordable community resources and helps them navigate the local health care system.
The Whitewater Gymnastics Team traveled to Southwestern High School on Saturday, January 22, for an invitational. The girls really pushed themselves against a very competitive lineup of teams and gymnasts with 16 season best scores, 2 career bests, and our highest team score of the season, along with a couple first time competitors.
Whitewater started out strong on the beam scoring our highest season team score. We had five no fall beam routines by Myia Cobbs, Lexi Kuhnke, Miyu Tekeda, Brooke Bazeley, and Makayla Bazeley. Scoring season personal bests were Jackie Franco, Brooklyn Griswold (by 2 points), Nola Coburn, Myia, Miyu (1st time competing on beam), Brooke Bazeley, and Makayla Bazeley.
Up next, we took on gloor where Brooke Bazeley scored a career personal best, and Myia Cobbs introduced her round off back handspring that she has been working so hard on.
Vault proved to be a very strong rotation with four out of five season personal best scores and the highest season team score. Halee Peters, Izzy Dieter, Myia Cobbs, and Nola Coburn all had solid performances to score their highest scores of the season.
The team’s last rotation was on bars where Izzy Dieter competed for the first time of the season. Nola Coburn had a season best score, while Halee Peters had her best ever bars routine with a career high.
You don’t have to wait long to watch these girls bring their best, as they compete in Janesville on Tuesday, January 25th, against Janesville Parker and Milton.
Article and Photos Submitted by Shawnda Peters
Whitewater High School Head Gymnastics Coach
speters@wwusd.org