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Whitewater High School Seeks Businesses Interested in Youth Apprenticeship Opportunities

Youth Apprenticeship Information Session

Are you interested in getting your foot in the door with high school students? Do you want to increase your skilled workforce?  Consider the Department of Workforce Development Youth Apprenticeship program. This allows junior and senior high school students to gain both technical and employability skills with guidance from a mentor in your business.  Youth Apprenticeship program career areas include the following: Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources, Architecture & Construction, Art, AV Technology & Communications, Finance, Health Science, Hospitality, Lodging & Tourism, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Marketing, STEM, and Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics. While the students are in their apprenticeship worksite, they are also taking classes at their high school related to their position.

Do you want to learn more? We will be having a small presentation on what Youth Apprenticeship is and how it can help your business.  After the presentation we will have time for a Q&A.

Date: Friday, May 24, 2019

Time: 2:15 PM-3:15 p.m.

Where: Whitewater High School Auditorium

Savory Sounds Summer Concert Series Announced

The Whitewater Arts Alliance, in partnership with Fairhaven Senior Services, First Citizens State Bank, Fort Community Credit Union, Olm & Associates, PremierBank, and John and Sandra Heyer will present their 2019 concert series Savory Sounds at the Cultural Arts Center, 402 West Main Street from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on June 13, 20, 27 and July 11 and 18. Attendees may bring their own lunch or purchase lunch from participating vendors while they enjoy music by the Mike Hackett Jazz Quartet, VooDooHoney Brass Band, Tapestry, Amanecer Y Mas (Marco Wence Trio) and The Brothers Quinn.

Following is the Savory Sounds schedule, which runs 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on the following dates at the Whitewater Arts Alliance’s Cultural Arts Center near the Birge Fountain at 402 West Main Street:

Date Artist Food Vendor
June 13 Mike Hackett Jazz Quartet Casual Joe’s
June 20 VooDooHoney Brass Band Rocky Rococo
June 27 Tapestry Subway
July 11 Amanecer Y Mas La Preferida
July 18 The Brothers Quinn SweetSpot

Whitewater Arts Alliance Board Member and Co-Chair of Savory Sounds Christine Hayes said, “”This is one of the most high quality and diverse series we have had for Savory Sounds.  From brass band to jazz to popular guitar, from Latino to blues, we have it all!  Come enjoy this music filled lunch time at the fountain in our own community!”

After enjoying the music and lunch, attendees are invited to explore the exhibits at the Cultural Arts Center. For June’s exhibit, the Wisconsin Regional Artists Association is sponsoring the WRAP exhibit that features the works of non-professional Wisconsin artists. July features photography by the community to honor the late Fran Achen with the Tenth Annual Fran Achen Photography Competition.

The Cultural Arts Center is located on 402 West Main Street in the historic White building near the Birge Fountain. Parking is behind the building. An elevator is available for access from the parking lot entrance. 

WPR Reports on UW-W Faculty Senate open letter regarding new process for Chancellor appointments

Faculty at UW-Whitewater have raised questions about the Chancellor selection process in an open letter. It says UW Board of Regents’ policy changes in 2015 and 2017 have marginalized the role of faculty and other stakeholders in choosing the next campus leader. It also accused UW leaders of not being transparent with faculty or listening to suggestions about extending the process.

“The message is clear that meaningful campus input during the selection of the next UW-Whitewater Chancellor is not valued or wanted by UW-System or the Board of Regents,” the letter said.

For the complete report by Rich Kremer for Wisconsin Public Radio please click here.

William A. Grenzow, age 76, of Whitewater, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at home surrounded by his devoted wife and family.

He was born in New Milford, Connecticut on March 6, 1943; the son of William S. and Clara (Diem) Grenzow.  Bill was married to Dawn (Wescott) Grenzow on January 27, 1973 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Milton.  Together, they raised their two children, Tara and Tyler. Bill farmed and milked cows in Johnstown and East Troy until 1975.  In 1976, the family moved to LaGrange and Bill managed a farm for Dean Kincaid, Inc. for 25 years, until retirement.

Bill was member of the Walworth County Farm Bureau and Wisconsin FFA Alumni.  In his retirement, Bill enjoyed restoring old tractors and spending time with his loving family.  His family and friends will always be grateful the happy memories and the love they received from such a kindhearted and humble man. 

Bill is survived by his wife, Dawn Grenzow; children, Tara (Dan) Luers and Tyler (Kelly) Grenzow; grandchildren, Chloe Grenzow and Ori, Charlie and Caidan; siblings, Peggy (Randy) Clark, Ellen (Bill) Kiekhaefer, Bob (Darlene Hardenbrook) Grenzow, Shari (Tom) Grenzow-Mauer; sister in-law, Priscilla (William) Collette; mother in-law, Beverly Wescott; and many very special nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

He is predeceased by his parents; and father in-law, Rollin “Rollie” Wescott; sister in-law and brother in-law, Suzanne and Ronnie Braden.

Bill requested that everyone attending, wear jeans and comfortable clothing, he was not a suit and tie man.  If you have something IH Red, please wear it!

A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, May 24, 2019 at SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME; with visitation from 11:00 am until time of service.  In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Agrace Hospice of Janesville. SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY is assisting his family.

For online condolences, please visit: www.schneiderfuneraldirectors.com

Memorial Day Parade Activities Announced

William Graham Post 173 of the American Legion in Whitewater is sponsoring the Memorial Day activities in the city.

Plans for the parade and ceremonies at the Veteran’s Memorial Building are well underway.
The parade will form in the First Citizens Bank parking lot at 10:00 a.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th. Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts and other interested groups are encouraged to participate in the parade.

More information will be published later.  

Whippet Softball Team Defeats Edgerton

The Whitewater girls’ softball team finished the regular season with a win against Edgerton by a score of 12-2. The Whippets scored 1 run in the first inning but Edgerton took the lead with 2 runs in the top of the second. Whitewater exploded for 7 runs in the bottom of the second to take an 8-2 lead. The Whippets added 3 runs in the 3rd inning to go up 11-2 and won the game in the 5th inning as Bryce Hibbs hit a homerun to put Whitewater up by 10. Sara Johnson pitched a complete game to earn her 11th win of the season. Bryce Hibbs (photo) and Sara Johnson had 3 hits each while Morgan Gransee and Alyssa Schumacher had 2 hits each. Hibbs scored 4 runs while also hitting a double and a homerun. Liz Katzman, Alyssa Schumacher and Sara Johnson each drove in 3 runs.

This was also Senior Day so Whitewater honored 5 seniors for their contributions over the last 4 years. Honored were Autumn Lesar, Jocelin Beecroft, Sara Johnson, Catherine Yang and Kailey Ruhl.

Whitewater ended the season tied with East Troy for second place in the Rock Valley Conference with a 14-4 record. Overall the Whippets finished with a 15-6 record.

The Whippets start regional play next Tuesday, May 21st , as they travel to Waukesha to take on Waukesha Catholic Memorial. Game time is 5:00.

Whippet Golfers Conclude Regular Season Play

The Whitewater Whippet Golf Team concluded regular season play on Tuesday, May 14th competing in the final Rock Valley Conference (RVC) match of the season. The Whippets turned in a team score of 231. Wesley Abramson and Jaden Condon each shot a score of 50 to lead the Whippets. Abramson continued his consistent play, while Condon bounced back from a tough round on Monday at Abbey Springs. Camden Frye fired a 62. Dane Hillmer and Hogan Alexander finished out the scoring for the Whippets with a 69 and 74 respectively. Tomorrow, May 15th the Whippets will compete in the RVC Invitational at Riverside Golf Course in Janesville. Tee times are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m.

Photography Sought for 10th Annual Fran Achen Photography Competition

Entry Form Deadline: Thursday June 20

Photo Drop-Off: Thursday, June 27, from 4pm to 6pm at the Cultural Arts Center.

Photo Pick-Up: Sunday, July 28, from 3pm to 5pm.

Whitewater Arts Alliance

10th Annual Fran Achen Photography Competition

July 5 – 28, 2019

Cultural Arts Center

402 West Main Street

Whitewater WI 53190

Opening Reception & Awards Presentation: Sunday, July 7 from 1pm to 3pm at the Cultural Arts Center with awards presented at 2pm.

Open to all photographers — beginning, intermediate, and accomplished photographers of all ages are invited to submit their photographs.

Judges will name 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prize winners in each of three divisions: Youth/Teen (ages 18 and under), Amateur (ages 19 and up), and Accomplished (any age). Judges will also name a Best of Show Award and attendees of the exhibit will vote for a Viewers’ Choice Award. Each prize and award will include a cash prize.

Full information including rules and entry forms available at: www.whitewaterarts.org/fran-achen-2019

For tips on basic framing, please refer to the free video, “Basic Photo Framing Using Frame Kits”, available at: www.jmacpix.com/blog/2017/2/25/basic-framing-video-class

For other questions please contact the event’s chairperson, Jeff McDonald, at jeff.mcdonald@gaelicarts.com

Freshman Golfers Come Up Big at Conference Invitational

The Whippet Golf Team began championship play on Wednesday competing in the Rock Valley Conference Invitational. The team finished with a 447. Entering the invite, freshman Dane Hillmer (photo) found himself playing from the team’s number 5 position having battled an inconsistent driver all season long. Hillmer shot some balls on his family farm on Tuesday night, unable to find the right stroke. With the season struggles and the practice experience on his mind, Hillmer decided to leave the driver in his bag for most of the day. “I knew if I used my driver I was just going to get myself in trouble, so I just left it in the bag,” said Hillmer. The decision paid off for Hillmer who posted a career low round and led the team with a score of 106. Hillmer shot 60 on his front nine and  49 on the back nine. Fellow freshman Jaden Condon, having added a few new clubs to his bag over the weekend, found a groove to shoot 107. Condon shot 55 on the front and 52 on the back. Condon walked off the last green, feeling confident. “I feel that I did pretty well and am accomplishing most of my goals,” said Condon. Sophomore Wesley Abramson, the team’s number one golfer all season shot 113 with a 57, 56. Rounding out the scoring for the Whippets was Maddie Arnett and Camden Frye with a 121 and 137 respectively. The Whippets aim to build off of this momentum next Tuesday, May 21st at the WIAA Regional competition at Grand Geneva Highlands.