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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Spring Water Main and Hydrant Flushing – May 21 – 25, 2018

The City of Whitewater – Water Utility will begin its semi-annual water main and hydrant flushing program on Monday, May 21 through Friday, May 25. Flushing of water mains is necessary in order to continue to deliver clean, safe water to our citizens. If we have more than expected repairs during the week, we may have to continue flushing into the following week.

Flushing of water mains and hydrants may cause discoloration of the water. Therefore, caution should be used when washing white clothing. Discoloration of the water due to flushing WILL stain white clothing. We notify the public in all local media outlets; therefore, we cannot be responsible for stained clothing.

If discoloration is detected, run the cold water faucet until the discoloration clears. While we are still flushing in your area the water may take a while to clear up. You may want to wait until we have left the area and the water settles down before running your water tap. If reduced pressure is experienced after flushing, you may have to clean the aerators on your house faucets.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during water main and hydrant flushing. If you have any questions, please contact the Water Utility at 473-0560.

WHS Baseball comes up short against Beloit Turner

Bryce Parrish delivering a pitch vs Beloit Turner on May 10.

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Article by Nate Parrish

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Whitewater High School baseball team (10-4) lost to 6th ranked Beloit Turner 3-1 in a very good high school baseball game on Thursday evening. Whitewater would get on the board first in the top of the 4th inning in what turned out to be a pitchers’ duel. Bryce Parrish led off the inning with a double and Jimmy Duval followed with another double for a 1-0 lead. Turner would come up with one of two very good defensive plays in the game to end the inning. With a runner on 3rd and one out, Whitewater hit a hard ground ball down the 3rd base line, Turner 3rd baseman made a great snag, was able to tag the Whippet runner trying to get back to 3rd then throw to first for an inning-ending double play. In the bottom of the 4th, Turner would tie the game on a squeeze bunt to make it 1-1. In the 5th, Turner would add one more run after a Whitewater error for a 2-1 lead. In the top of the 6th, Whitewater had a golden opportunity to tie the game or take the lead with bases loaded. Turner would make the 2nd momentum-changing play of the game as Cooper Pease hit a hard ground ball that looked like a hit but the Turner 2nd baseman made a diving stop and threw him out at 1st to end the inning. Turner would get one more in the bottom of the 6th for a final score of 3-1. James Dedrick and Dylan Pease were both 2×3 as the Whippets managed just 6 hits. Bryce Parrish took the loss going 6 innings, allowing 9 hits, 3 runs, 2 earned runs while striking out 4 and walking none. The loss keeps Whitewater in 2nd place in the conference as Jefferson lost to McFarland. Beloit Turner and Jefferson are tied for 1st place with less than 2 weeks left in the regular season.

Coach Pease said, “There is no quit in this team and we battled right to the end but they made a couple more plays than we did, but that’s baseball. The good news is we have a lot of baseball left to play and we will focus on getting better every day.”

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WHS Soccer downs East Troy

  

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From Coach McCrea:

On Thursday, May 10, Whippet Girls’ Soccer traveled to East Troy for a Rock Valley Conference match and defeated the host Trojans 4-2. The 3-2-2 overall, 3-2-0 RVC Whippets came off an impressive 7-3 victory over Palmyra-Eagle on Monday, had two very good practice days and played a solid first half, dominating possession the first half that unfortunately yielded only one goal by Sierra Brunner, assisted by Brianna Zimdars at the 44-minute mark.

Ball possession in the second half was even between the teams and East Troy scored at the 50-minute mark to even the match. The two teams battled until Jaden Henneman scored in the 69th minute. Three minutes later Sierra Brunner scored again, assisted by Crystal Chan to take a 3-1 lead. East Troy scored again in the 79th, trailing 3-2 however Whitewater responded with Henneman’s second goal, assisted by Brunner. The goals by Brunner and Henneman came because of their presence of mind to be in an opportune spot. Both Alexa DuClos and Cora Linos played well in goal, supported by strong defensive play led by Abby Center. Midfield play by Meikayla Korf, Kacie Carollo, and Carmen Kraayvanger allowed the Whippets to move the ball forward to attack.

Passing, player position, and communication were three elements of the game emphasized during this week’s practice and the players executed these concepts well in the second half.

Up next, Whitewater, now 4-2-0 in conference travels on Tuesday, May 15, to Clinton (0-4-0 in RVC). Game time is scheduled for 6:45 PM.

Whippets Tennis conference tournament results

From Coach Dittmer:

Whitewater took 7th in our tennis conference tournament. McFarland took 1st place. Our 3 singles player Nick Kuzoff took 5th with a win against East Troy in the consolation bracket. Our #1 singles player Slate Spear also had a good tournament. After losing his first match to Big Foot, he rebounded nicely. Slate concluded the day with a great comeback win against Edgerton 6-7(7), 7-5, 10-3.

Even though our doubles teams didn’t finish in a great spot, we certainly had our chances to upset some teams. All three of our doubles teams, unfortunately, lost match-tiebreaks during the tournament. Joe Creanza took on the #2 seed in his first match and although Joe lost, he gave the higher seed everything he could handle. Well, it was not reflected in our final place, but I thought we played very well during the tournament.

Whippet golf team finishes up RVC regular season at Decatur Lakes

Billie Jo Parker, pictured in this file photo, led the Whippets with a 43.

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Thursday afternoon, the Whitewater Whippet golf team finished up the Rock Valley Conference (RVC) regular season with a nine-hole match at Decatur Lakes Golf Course, hosted by Brodhead High School. Leading the way for the Whippets was senior Billie Jo Parker with a final round score of 43. Having led the Whippets all season with a nine-hole average of 43 in conference play, Parker will head to the RVC Invitational next Wednesday, hosted by Riverside Golf Course in Janesville. The four-year varsity player will look to secure all-conference honors at the invite. Parker has been a model of consistency in conference play having fired rounds of 41, 43, 43, 43, 45.

Fellow senior Jacob Zuehlke fired a 48 for his season low score. Seniors Tommy Cushman and Jon Brunner each shot 52, and junior Bowen Babcock followed with a 54.

The Whippets are in action next Monday and Wednesday, playing in the Abbey Springs Invitational and the RVC Invitational. Abbey Springs tee times are set for 12 p.m., while the RVC Invite will begin at 9 a.m.

WHS competes in Elkhorn JV Quad

Elkhorn JV Quad: At Elkhorn on Thursday night, Whitewater Boys and Girls produced four individual event winners. Amanda Tovar led the way for the girls’ team by winning the 200m Dash with a time of 29.81 and tying for first in the Pole Vault with a jump of 7’6”. Her teammates, Catherine Skindingsrude (30.49) and Cassidy Pinkowski (31.18) helped sweep the 200m Dash with their second and third place finishes. Skindingsrude was also able to contribute with a second place finish in the 100m Dash with a finishing time of 11.47. Other Whippets to contribute were Kathryn Donner with a second place finish in the 400 (1:15.21) followed by her teammate, Bailee Korf in third place (1:16.73).

On the boys’ side, Zach Gross and Shawn Chan were able to put forth efforts that ended with first place finishes in their respected events. Zach Gross won the 200m Dash with a time of 25.25 and also was part of the second place 4x200m relay team that consisted of Cody Rupke, Denver Isbell, and Thomas Utynek (1:47.00). Shawn Chan won the 300m hurdles with a time of 48.18 and also finished fourth in the 110m hurdles (19.54). Carter Henry (58.69) and Jovany Manriquez (1:01.64) placed second and fourth in the 400m dash to help add to the overall team point total.

Fort Community Credit Union hires UW-Whitewater Grad

Fort Community Credit Union (FCCU) announced today that Jeffery Anderson has joined their team as the Marketing and Digital Media Specialist. In this role, Anderson will perform a range of marketing support duties related to the development and execution of FCCU’s brand, including production and execution of video and digital media marketing campaigns, community outreach, and website optimization. He will also be responsible for ensuring FCCU’s brand integrity across multiple advertising channels. Anderson earned his Bachelor’s in Business Administration in International Business with a Certificate in Digital Marketing from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. Anderson is a native of the Madison area and has held an internship with FCCU for the past year. He is excited to continue to grow with FCCU and engage with financial literacy in the schools. Marissa Weidenfeller, Director of Marketing said, “We’re thrilled to keep Jeffery on the FCCU team after graduation. He has demonstrated a thorough understanding of who we are as FCCU, and what we need to do in order to help our member-owners be in a better financial position. We are excited to watch Jeffery grow within the organization and our communities.”

Walworth County Drug and Alcohol Coalition hosting free Narcan training

The Walworth County Drug and Alcohol Coalition (DAC) announces an important upcoming event vital in the fight against the opioid epidemic which is destroying our communities.

On Thursday, May 17, 2018, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, in a partnership with the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, DAC will be hosting a FREE Narcan (Naloxone) Training in the Community Room at the Matheson Memorial Public Library, 101 N. Wisconsin St. Elkhorn, WI.

Naloxone is an opioid antagonist which can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. It is an opioid antagonist—meaning that it binds to opioid receptors and can reverse and block the effects of other opioids. First responders in our communities are more frequently equipped with naloxone, and this life saving drug is making a difference across the country. It is imperative those affected by opioid addiction be knowledgeable concerning naloxone, because family and friends are often the true first responders.

The naloxone program will focus on training attendees on its use and will also include distribution of naloxone kits for those in need. Preceding the naloxone program will be a brief presentation on narcotics use, the signs of overdose, and current drug trends. Light refreshments will also be available.

The Walworth County Drug and Alcohol Coalition was formed in the summer of 2017 with a goal of bringing about transparency of the drug and alcohol problems in our communities. The mission of DAC is to provide prevention, education, and community awareness to adults and youth about drug, alcohol, and tobacco abuse using the voice of concerned citizens, law enforcement, treatment professionals, school personnel, and the testimonials of those in recovery.

This event will be presented after the Walworth County DAC monthly meeting which begins at 4:30 pm and is open to the public.

For additional information, DAC can be found on Facebook under “Walworth County Drug and Alcohol Coalition.”

Whitewater celebrates Ice Age Trail Community status, new trail kiosk

On Sunday, May 6, 2018, the community celebrated Whitewater’s status as an Ice Age Trail community with a ribbon cutting for the new Ice Age Trail kiosk located at Cravath Lakefront Park (341 S. Fremont Street).  The Kiosk will hold trail maps and activities, as well as city and community information.

For a gallery of pictures from the ceremony, check out Go WW Now’s Facebook post of the event below.  While you’re there, be sure to like Go WW Now to see all their posts highlighting all that Whitewater has to offer.

WHS Baseball falls to Beloit Turner

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Article by Nate Parrish

The Whippet baseball team (10-3, RVC 10-2) fell to 6th ranked Beloit Turner (11-2, RVC 11-2) by a final score of 11-8. The loss knocked Whitewater out of a 1stplace tie with Jefferson (RVC 11-1), as Jefferson defeated McFarland. With most teams having 5 – 6 conference games left over the next two weeks the race for the conference title is still up for grabs.

Beloit Turner was able to jump on the Whippets early by scoring 2 runs in the first and 6 more in the second for an early 8-0 lead. Whitewater would answer in the bottom of the 2nd as Cooper Pease doubled with 1 out. Hunter Martin singled scoring Pease and Alex Fero singled scoring Martin. James Dedrick, then, doubled to make the score 8-3 with the inning would end on the base paths. The Whippets answered again in the 4th as Bryce Parrish led off with a double and Jimmy Duval walked. After a failed sacrifice bunt attempt the led to a force out at 3rd, Hunter Martin singled scoring Duval making it 8-4 as the Whippets squandered some opportunities for a potential big inning. The Turner Trojans answered the call by adding 3 more in the 5th inning to make it 11-4 but the Whippets were not done yet. Alex Fero led off the 6th with a double, James Dedrick singled and Dylan Pease loaded the bases. Jimmy Duval would walk with 1 out forcing in a run and Jordan Curtis would single scoring 2 more to make it 11-7. Cooper Pease fouled out down the right-field line but Jimmy Duval tagged up on the play with some heads-up base running and made it 11-8. Unfortunately, the rally would stop there as the Whippets stranded 9 baserunners on the evening. James Dedrick led the hitting by going 2 for4 with a double and 1 RBI, Cooper Pease 2 for 4 with a double and 1 RBI, Hunter Martin 2 for 4 with 2 RBI’s, and Alex Fero 2 for 4, with a double and 1 RBI. Whitewater would get 11 hits on the night and had a number of chances to add to the run total. James Dedrick took the loss and Hunter Martin threw 5.1 innings in relief. Coach Pease felt we had some good chances at the plate and we squared a few balls to give us a chance but we needed to pitch better. The Whippets gave up 7 walks and 4 hit batters, which is uncharacteristic of Whippet Baseball. It is difficult to overcome that many free passes to a good team, and Turner must be given credit for coming out and taking advantage of it.

With a lot of games left, the team will need to bounce back on Thursday. The Whippets will travel to Beloit Turner for the second part of the home and home. First pitch is 4:45 at Beloit Turner High School.

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