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Free Robotics Camp hosted by Ferradermis

Ferradermis, the Whitewater High School FIRST Robotics Team, is holding a free robotics boot camp for new and current members from August 4 – August 11. The team is open to all Whitewater High School students. Throughout the week, participants will take a small robotics project from conception to build. Students will work with Inventor to do CAD and will get experience with wiring and programming. We ask that participants commit to attending at least 5 of the 6 dates including both Saturdays.

To reserve your spot, please email Laura Masbruch at lmasbruch@wwusd.org no later than Friday, July 20. A minimum of 10 participants is needed for the camp to run.

Dates and times for the camp are listed below:

  • Saturday, August 4, 8:00am – 4:00pm
  • Monday, August 6, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
  • Tuesday, August 7, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
  • Thursday, August 9, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
  • Friday, August 10, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
  • Saturday, August 11, 8:00am – 4:00pm

Whitewater Toppers 12U Take Runner-Up

By John J. Schimming

This past weekend the Quad County League had their 12U softball tournament in East Troy. The Whitewater Toppers team closed out the season in fashion taking second place in the silver bracket. The girls won their first two games of the tournament 16-8 and 12-7 on Saturday. The team came back on Sunday morning to take on East Troy for the championship game, however, had to settle for second place.

The coaching staff was very happy with the girls’ performance, especially during the second half of the season. The girls started the season 0-7 however the staff continued to see improvement and just told the girls they were getting better and the wins will come. This came true as the team finished the season 7-2 to close out the season with an overall record of 7-9. The girls learned great fundamental softball throughout the year to help them prepare for upcoming years.

Coach Schimming would like to thank the girls and parents for a great year. It was a very enjoyable time working with the girls. Thank you also to Jim Gosh and Josh Kubicz with their coaching expertise this year. It was great working with these two gentlemen as well.

Susan G. Schulte (Mrs. Max Taylor), age 68 of Whitewater and Franklin, WI left embodiment July 4, 2018 in her Whitewater home.

She was born on November 16, 1949 in Cedar Rapids, IA, a daughter of Harold and Marie (Bigge) Schulte.  Susan was the 8th of 13 children growing up on the family farm in Watkins, IA.  She married Max Taylor April 22, 2012.  They made their home in Whitewater.  Max left embodiment August 5, 2016.

Susan was an analytical thinker and teacher of many things.  Her passion was to share her insights with others.  She enjoyed nature, reading, taking walks and visiting with family and friends.  She especially enjoyed spending time with her dog Bliss as well as with her grand-dogs Wilson, Bentley and Smokey. She was a loving mother of three daughters, Leigh Anne (Steve) Kohls, Annalea Madison and Kendra (Tyler) Bittner.  She cared deeply for her family with her daughters always in the forefront of her thoughts.

Susan is further survived by three grandchildren, Anna and Isaac Kohls and Madison Grindall; step-son Mark (Jill) Williams of Flagstaff, AZ; three step-grandchildren Ian, Mallery and Lindsay; eleven siblings, Arnold Schulte of Cedar Rapids, IA, Cecilia (Wayne) Becker of Marshalltown, IA, Janice Tranberry of Plymouth, MN, Vincent (Karen) Schulte of Norway, IA, Annabel (Walt) Oakley of Libertyville, IL, Francis Schulte of Amana, IA, Harold Jr. (Renate) Schulte of Amana, IA, Christine Volz of Cedar Rapids, IA, Jolene (Frank) Randall of Ames, IA, Brenda (Tim) Kapucian of Keystone, IA and Valerie Schulte of Phoenix, AZ; sister-in-law SueAnn Schulte of Phoenix, AZ; many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by her parents and one brother, Alan Schulte.

A celebration of her life is being planned for a later date in Iowa.

The Nitardy Funeral Home assisted the family, www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has been named as a “College of Distinction”

For the second consecutive year, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has been named among the Colleges of Distinction— a national honor that recognizes campuses for exceptional teaching and dedication to student success.

What’s a “college of distinction”? It’s a school handpicked by admission experts for the Colleges of Distinction project. They judged the 4,000 or so colleges and universities in the country based on four factors: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant communities, and successful outcomes.

For more information, see this news release from the university.

For more information on the Colleges of Distinction project, visit their website.

Roberta “Bobbi” Sommers, 75, Whitewater passed away on Monday, July 09, 2018, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI.

Bobbi was born on November 2, 1942, in Elkhorn, WI to Walter and Bernice (Hurdis) Ferguson.  She graduated from Elkhorn High School in 1960.  Bobbi married Paul Sommers on November 3, 1962.  He preceded her in death on May 19, 1981. She was a legal secretary for Godfrey Law Firm in Elkhorn for 12 years.  Bobbi also worked as a Program Assistant in the Financial Aids office and the Theatre/Dance Department for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater until her retirement.  Bobbi enjoyed all Wisconsin sports, Nascar, crocheting and knitting.  She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family.

She is survived by her children; Tammy (Bill) Beaver, Fort Atkinson, Ken (Patricia) Sommers, Elkhorn; granddaughter, Carrisa (Alex) Matz; many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Mary Strouse and brother Thomas Ferguson.

A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at 11:00 am at the Nitardy Funeral Home, 550 N. Newcomb St., Whitewater, WI 53190.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 10:00 am until the time of the service.  A private burial will take place at the Hillside Cemetery, Whitewater.

The family would like to thank the staff at St. Mary’s Hospital for their loving care.

www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

Community meeting on Lakes Drawdown Project to be held tonight

To be discussed:

Lakes Drawdown Project Presentation
A. The Process
B. Why do a drawdown
C. Dredging the lake
D. Planning Grant Process
E. Timeline

How residents can help

Questions and Concerns

Public Meeting – Lakes Drawdown Project –  Thursday, July 12, 2018, 5:00 pm, City of Whitewater Municipal Building – Cravath Lake Front Room. For agenda, 

Reminder: the deadline to enter the Whitewater Arts Alliance’s Mixed Media Show is July 18th

Info: http://whitewaterarts.org/mixed-media-exhibit.html
Form: http://whitewaterarts.org/PDFs/WAAMixedMediaEntryForm.Final.pdf

Entries must be received by July 18th. There is no entry fee for this show.

There will also be three demonstrations using different materials and techniques in mixed media. All will be held at the Cultural Arts Center (402 W Main Street) in Whitewater, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. They include:

“Alcohol Ink and Pen” by Kathy Gibbs, Thursday, August 9
“Watercolor and Mixed Media” by Karolyn Alexander, Friday, August 17
“From Pop Can to Pop Art” by Dawn Hunter, Thursday, August 23

These demos are free, and no reservation is required. However, for planning purposes, the instructors would appreciate your letting us know if you plan to attend. Please email Linda Long (Lcubed12@gmail.com) or call 262-473-5538 with the demo(s) of interest to you.

Connie Arnold, of Whitewater passed away Saturday July 7, 2018 after a brief illness.

Born in 1926 in Whitewater, WI as the youngest child of Dr. Charles E. and Edith Dike. Connie spent her entire life in Whitewater.  She graduated from Whitewater High School and UW-Whitewater.  While in college she met and married John J. Arnold of Madison, WI in the summer of 1950.

Connie touched the lives of a number of parents and children as a primary education teacher for the Whitewater Unified School District for over 25 years.

After her retirement from WWUSD, Connie worked for 11 years at Old World Wisconsin, delighting visitors, and even herself, with historical stories.   Connie truly loved people and was fiercely independent.  As a member of the First United Methodist Church, she often would work on quilts and knitting projects for others.  She enjoyed golf, traveling, bridge and lunching with her friends.

She is survived by a daughter, Paula (Terry) Malone, a son, John D Arnold and a granddaughter, Pamela Constance Malone along with many nieces and nephews

She has now joined her family, along with her parents, Sisters: Catherine Taft, Arlene Watson, and Mary Dike;   Brothers: Kenneth Dike, Lawrence Dike, and Dr. Donald Dike as the last of a generation to pass.

A Graveside service will be Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at 2:00 pm at Hillside Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to Rainbow Hospice, First United Methodist Church, UW-Whitewater Foundation, or Wayland Academy of Beaver Dam.

The Family would like to send a Special Thank you to the staffs at Fort Memorial Hospital, Rainbow Hospice, Johnson Creek, Whitewater EMS and Whitewater Police Department for their assistance.

The Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the family, www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

Harold William Holst, 88 Whitewater passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, WI.

Harold was born on July 27, 1929, in Chicago, Il to George and Mae Holst.  He married Betty Jane Loshe on June 6, 1953. She preceded him in death on October 2, 2006.  Harold was employed as a machinist for Weiler Inc. from 1969 until his retirement in 1992.  Harold was an avid Chicago Cubs fan.  He was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church, Whitewater.

He is survived by his children Robert Holst, Monroe, WI, Kenneth (Kathryn) Holst, Whitewater, Marianne (Kurt) Wallace, Whitewater, Brian (Sarah) Holst, Menomonee Falls, WI; grandchildren Robert Holst Jr., Susanne (Mike) Strothman, David (Cindy) Holst, Daniel Holst, Amy Holst, Christy Maltby, Lance Maltby, Adam Maltby, Britteny, Elisabeth, Julia and George Holst; 6 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and son Wayne Holst.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 13, 2018, at 2:00 pm at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 116 S. Church St., Whitewater, WI 53190.  Friends may call at the church on Friday from 1:00 pm until the time of the service.  Burial will follow at the Hillside Cemetery, Whitewater. The family would like to thank Chad and Jenny at Mulberry Glen for their kindness and care.

www.nitardyfuneralhome.com