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Early Burst Sends UW-Whitewater Football to National Semifinals

Junior running back Ronny Ponick ran for two touchdowns against Bethel. (Michael McLoone photo)

The No. 5 ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team forced four turnovers and took advantage of a pair of big plays on special teams Saturday during a 26-12 victory over No. 11 Bethel (Minn.) in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division III Championship at Perkins Stadium.

The Warhawks (13-0 overall) will face No. 2 Mary Hardin-Baylor (Texas) next Saturday, Dec. 8, at a time and location to be determined in their 11th appearance in the national semifinals.

For the third consecutive game, junior running back Ronny Ponick (Stanley, Wis./Stanley-Boyd) and sophomore running back Alex Peete (Ringwood, Ill./Johnsburg) each rushed for 100 or more yards. Ponick carried 21 times for 117 yards and two touchdowns, while Peete posted 24 carries for 123 yards and one score.

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UWW Women’s Hoops Falls in Top 20 Showdown

The No. 17 ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater women’s basketball team was outscored by 15 points in the first quarter Saturday afternoon and was unable to recover in a 69-48 setback against fourth-ranked Thomas More (Ky.) in a non-conference affair at Kachel Gymnasium.

The Warhawks (4-2 overall) were held to 27.1 percent shooting from the floor. The team finished with 15 offensive rebounds for 13 second-chance points and shot 15-of-17 at the free-throw line.

Senior center Becky Deichl (Libertyville, Ill./Libertyville) led UW-Whitewater with nine points and added seven rebounds and one block. Senior forward Olivia Freckmann (Milwaukee, Wis./Pius XI) tallied eight points and eight rebounds, and sophomore guard Adriana Green (Racine, Wis./Horlick) collected seven points and three rebounds.

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Whippet girls roll over Edgerton, 57-26.

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The Whippet girls rolled over Edgerton, 57-26. Kacie Carollo led the scoring with 13 followed by Abby Grosinske with 12.

WHS Boys basketball drops first conference game

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The Whippets boys hosted Jefferson in basketball, their first conference game of the new season, and lost 58-41. Ben Stoll led the Whippet scoring with 11, including three 3-pointers, followed by Dylan Pease with 10.
Next up the Whippets will play at Turner on Tuesday, December 4 followed by a home game against McFarland on Friday, December 7.

Arlene and John Newhouse celebrated 65 years of marriage

Earlier this year, Arlene & John Newhouse celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary with family and friends on June 2, 2018. Married, June 6, 1953, in St. Joseph’s Parish church in rural Manitowoc County.

Congratulations to Arlene and John!

Fort HealthCare Provides Resources for Enrolling In the Insurance Marketplace

With health insurance coverage dates coming up, it is important for people to understand their needs and which plans are the best option for them and their families.

If you do not have insurance and are finding yourself confused about the process of the Affordable Care Act, Fort HealthCare can help you. Choosing a plan is an important decision. Aside from getting the coverage you need, you will also be building relationships with health care providers to ensure a healthy future for you and your family.

Fort HealthCare has a Certified Application Specialist that can provide assistance to help individuals navigate their way through all options. If an individual calls 920-563-4443 they will be connected with a trained professional that can provide personalized help selecting plans that meet their individual needs. Whether you are re-enrolling or enrolling for the first time, Fort HealthCare’s Certified Application Specialist can help. Accounts can be established on the website: www.HealthCare.gov or by calling 1-800-318-2596 (TTY: 1-855-889-4325). Dozens of preventative services are covered fully by insurance plans, requiring no office visit co-pay.

For personal assistance, contact Fort HealthCare’s Certified Application Specialist at 920-563-4443

Open Enrollment in a 2019 Marketplace plan starts November 1, 2018 

Last day to enroll in or change plans for coverage is December 15, 2018

(If you don’t enroll by the deadline, you can’t enroll in a health insurance plan for 2019 unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period.)

Coverage for the 2019 calendar year begins on January 1, 2019

 

Lions Club donates to Whitewater Food Pantry

From left to right is Lion Don McComb, President to the Whitewater Lions Club, Ms.Barb Quast, CoManager of the Food Pantry, Lion Larry Runnoe, Pancake Breakfast Chairman and Ms.Pat Chaput, CoManager of the Food Pantry.

The Whitewater Lions Club recently hosted the annual Halloween Pancake Breakfast at the Lions clubhouse located on Whitewater Lake.  Although the weather was not cooperative, there was a great turnout and we were pleased to present a check to the Whitewater Food Pantry.

NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball: No. 17 UW-Whitewater 75, Augustana (Ill.) 67

No. 17 Warhawks Earn Another Road Win

The No. 17 ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater women’s basketball team parlayed a strong third quarter into another non-conference victory on the road Wednesday night, besting Augustana 75-67 in Rock Island, Ill.

The Warhawks (4-1 overall) outscored the Vikings 23-12 in the third, holding Augustana to 5-of-15 shooting from the floor in the period to pick up their second straight win on a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin opponent’s home floor. (at No. 12 Illinois Wesleyan on Nov. 20)

Four players scored in double figures for UW-Whitewater, led by junior guard Becky Raeder, who registered 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting from the floor. Sophomore guard Adriana Green collected a career-best 13 points and two steals, and sophomore guard Emily Schumacher posted 12 points and six rebounds.

Senior center Becky Deichl tallied 11 points and three rebounds, and senior forward Olivia Freckmann grabbed a team-best 13 rebounds and added six points and one steal.

More at UWWSports.com

Jerome R. Clarke, 75, of Kenosha, passed away unexpectedly at Froedtert South-Kenosha Medical Center Campus on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, with family members at his side.

Born in Whitewater on April 26, 1943, he was the son of the late Glenn and Janet Clarke. For a brief period in his youth, he lived in Alaska, which he greatly enjoyed. He attended schools in Whitewater. He moved to Kenosha in 1987.

On October 28, 1967, he married Patricia Regan at St. Patrick’s Church in Whitewater.  They celebrated 51 years of marriage together.

Jerry worked for Kenosha Transit, Alcohol Counseling Associates (ACA) and for Jones Coach Service in Elkhorn.

He was an avid race car fan and loved his Green Bay Packers. He loved camping and Polka music. Most of all, he loved his two sons and two grandchildren. He was very proud of them.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia Clarke of Kenosha; two sons, Dennis and Michael; grandchildren, Arianne and Tucker; and many nieces and nephews.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, his brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Pat Clarke; brothers-in-law, Randy, Tom and Richard; and his sister-in-law, Trish.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 5th, at Proko Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 12:00 noon.  Interment will be private.  In lieu of flowers, memorials to Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin would be appreciated by the family.

Proko Funeral Home & Crematory

5111-60th Street     Phone:  (262) 654-3533

Visit & Sign Jerry’s Online Memorial Book at:

www.prokofuneralhome.com

Whippet boys basketball scores win over Delavan-Darien, 55-38

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The Whippets boy basketball team began their new season with a non-conference win over Delavan-Darien on Tuesday, Nov 27, by a score of 55-38. Hunter and Jake Martin led the Whippet scoring with 15 and 13 respectively, followed by Eli Kohl with 10. The Whippets will begin conference play at home on Thursday, Nov 29, against Jefferson with tip-off scheduled for 7:15.