Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club.
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The City of Whitewater Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the Discover Whitewater Series
Editor’s Note: The following was submitted by Knight Public Affairs, LLC.
The Greater Whitewater Committee (GWC)’s 10th anniversary celebration of the Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon, 5K, and W3 Fit Kid Shuffle was a wildly successful community event, raising money for local charities.
This year’s Discover Whitewater Series (DWS) brought in over 462 participants, 408 volunteers, and nearly 70 sponsors. With live music, friendly faces, and a scenic new course, race weekend could not have gone better. Dozens of runners were awarded for their accomplishments, including the following overall winners:
Women’s Half Marathon Winners: Peighton Meske (1st), Jenny Zwagerman (2nd), Lauren Mordini (3rd)
Men’s Half Marathon Winners: Matt Barrett (1st), Martin Erl (2nd), Alexander Cushman (3rd)
Women’s 5k Winners: Miranda Slaback (1st), Heidi Mane (2nd), Rachel Fielding (3rd)
Men’s 5k Winners: Devin Johnson (1st), Mark Elworthy (2nd), Paul Taylor (3rd)
To see all race results, visit www.runnersedgeracetiming.com/results.asp.
Participants of the DWS were enthused by the overwhelmingly organized and welcoming event. City Council President, Lisa Dawsey-Smith, gave the opening remarks as runners prepared to take on the race course. The sun was shining and the warm fall air made for a beautiful morning as both races began.
As runners ventured through the course, they got to experience some of Whitewater’s finest features. The DWS team was proud to welcome new and returning participants alike, exceeding their greatest expectations of the race. Thanks to all the hard work of volunteers and sponsors, this 10th anniversary DWS proved to achieve its mission of bringing people together in support of a good cause.
All proceeds will be distributed to the DWS’s five charity partners: Whitewater LEADS, Working for Whitewater’s Wellness (W3), Whitewater Unified School District, Bethel House of Whitewater, and the J-Hawks Swim Club. Runners and volunteers joined together afterwards to celebrate the day’s accomplishments, enjoying a free beverage from bronze sponsor 841 Brewhouse.
“The 10th anniversary of the DWS proved to be a year of celebration, growth, and success,” said Race Director, Dawson Miller. “It was amazing to see runners and volunteers alike showcase their hard work.”
The DWS team would like to thank all who came out in support of the race. The whole community is blessed to have had 462 participants attend the DWS, making it a hugely successful charity event. We hope everyone will join us again for the next one! Stay tuned for more information on the 11th annual race.
To learn more about the DWS, visit https://RunWhitewater.com/.
About the DWS
The goal of the DWS is to promote the City of Whitewater and highlight its greatest features. The DWS partners with the city, business community, university, and the school district to make this a tremendous event that benefits all who participate. For more information about the race visit runwhitewater.com. For general race inquiries, email info@runwhitewater.com.
For more information about the DWS, contact Jeffery Knight at jpk@knightpublicaffairs.com or 920.728.0662.
ADRC of Walworth County to Offer Healthy Living with Diabetes (Oct. 4-Nov.8)
Editor’s Note: The following was submitted by Walworth County.
More than 100 million adults in the U.S. are now living with diabetes or pre-diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While that statistic is startling, there is good news. People with diabetes or pre-diabetes can improve their health by joining a Healthy Living with Diabetes workshop sponsored by the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Walworth County. The program has been researched and proven to improve the health of adults with diabetes or pre-diabetes.
During the six weekly sessions, Healthy Living with Diabetes gives participants strategies for managing diabetes, including techniques to deal with symptoms and information about healthy eating, appropriate use of medication, exercise, and working effectively with health care providers. Participants learn to make realistic, achievable action plans, share their experiences, and help each other solve problems.
Healthy Living with Diabetes will be held in the Community Room on Tuesdays, October 4 to November 8, 2022, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., at the Woodview Park Apartments located at 353 Tyrrell Court Delavan, WI 53115. The workshop has a suggested donation of $10.
For questions, or to register for the program, contact Chetney Blaszczyk RDN, CD at (262) 741-3309.
About the ADRC of Walworth County: The ADRC provides information and assistance to older and disabled adults, their friends, family, caregivers, and the public. We can assist by evaluating your current needs and providing options available to meet the needs of your situation. Learn more at www.co.walworth.wi.us/376/Aging-Disability-Resource-Center.
This Week’s Garage Sale
233 Ash Ln.
Whitewater, WI
Saturday 9/24 , 8am- 2pm Sunday 9/25, 8am -2pm
Tons of EUC, name brand, boy and girl clothes.
Boys size Small, Medium, Large and XL.
Girls size 3/4T and 5-14/16.
Tons of shoes including winter boots.
Winter gear. Snow pants and tons of jackets.
Womens size clothing XSMALL-Small.
Mens size clothing Small – XLarge.
Housewares.
Bedding- sheets and blankets.
Outside equipment including some camping gear.
Kids wagon.
Tons and tons of good stuff and cheap. Priced to give you an amazing deal while helping us clear things we no longer need.
Paige Davis and Kelsey Herold Join Whitewater Kiwanis
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club.
Lorrie Koppein, the Lieutenant Governor of Division 4 of the Kiwanis Wisconsin-Upper Michigan District, and Patrick Taylor, President of the Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club, welcomed new members Paige Davis and Kelsey Herold of First Citizens State Bank to the Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club this week. They will serve as Co-Treasurers for the fiscal year, and as officers of Kiwanis.
Whitewater Kiwanis is a group of dedicated volunteers who help both children of the Whitewater community and the world, all with 100% of funds raised going directly to youth projects and zero to administrative costs. Over the past five years the club raised funds to make possible the recent installation of the city’s first piece of inclusive playground equipment, a We-Go-Round, in Starin Park. Annual donations are also made to provide scholarships for students, as well as support for organizations such as the Whitewater Food Pantry, Bethel House, The Community Space, and the Whitewater Youth Soccer Club.
If you have an interest in helping youth in Whitewater, you can check out Whitewater Kiwanis on Facebook and join our Club by contacting Patrick Taylor at Petaylor.law@gmail.com.
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving
the world one child and one community at a time.
Fall Water Main and Hydrant Flushing Program Begins Sept. 26
Editor’s Note: The following information was submitted by the City of Whitewater.
Christine Hayes selected as the recipient for the 2022 Wisconsin Music Educators Association Michael G. George Distinguished Service Award
Editor’s Note: The following was submitted by the Whitewater Unified School District.
Christine Hayes, Lincoln Elementary Music Teacher has been selected as the recipient for the 2022 Wisconsin Music Educators Association (WMEA) Michael G. George Distinguished Service Award. This award is given annually to an individual who has made significant contributions to music and music education over a sustained time period. “Mrs. Christine Hayes has made a significant contribution to the Whitewater students and families since 1988,” said Dr. Caroline Pate-Hefty, WUSD Superintendent. “Her excitement and passion about reaching all students in the creative and musical realms is absolutely inspirational in the WUSD.”
Christine Hayes loves teaching K-5 General Music at Lincoln Elementary in the Whitewater Unified School District and the relationship she has with students and families is central to receiving this award; however, the next few paragraphs will highlight the ways in which her work has impacted the profession far beyond your school district. She is proud to be a music education advocate and has served on the 2014 National Core Arts Standards for Music writing team for General Music Grades 3-5, piloted national cornerstone assessments, served on the 2017 writing team for the new WMEA Wisconsin State Standards and is immediate past chair of the WMEA State Standards Committee. In addition, she is a Past-Chair of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) Council for General Music Education and a WMEA Past-President.
Special honors include: 2016 Wisconsin Award for Excellence in Music Education-Madison Symphony Orchestra & Ward Brodt Music, the 2014 WMEA Creative Sparks in Music Education Award, 2008 Herb Kohl Teacher Fellowship Award, 2007 Wisconsin Teacher of the Year – Phi Delta Kappa International/Wal-Mart, 2003 WCDA “Outstanding Church Musician” Award, 2001 Wisconsin Alliance for Arts Education Model School Program Award in Arts Education, team leader, 1998 Council of Chief State Officers National Arts Assessment Training Institute – WI Representative, and 1985 Fulton County Teaching Excellence Award.
Christine has a passion for sharing world music and cultures with the students and community in which she teaches, traveling to Ghana and the mountains and heartland of Mexico for educational study. She serves on community arts boards and has served on most every committee of WMEA/WMSA as well as the Wisconsin Alliance for Arts Education Board.
“We are extremely proud of Christine’s accomplishments,” Pate-Hefty added. Christine Hayes will be honored October 26th at the 2022 Wisconsin State Music Conference in Madison.
Whitewater Collects 2022
The 9th annual Whitewater Collects show will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 12:00
PM to 3:00 PM at the Cravath Community Lakefront Center, 341 S Fremont St, Whitewater.
This popular annual event is put on by the Whitewater Historical Society and is free and open to
the public.
In addition to viewing the displays of area collectors, visitors can receive free verbal professional
evaluations of up to two antique or vintage items from noted auctioneer, Carol Miller. Ms.
Miller is the owner of Bailey’s Honor Auction and Estate Services, LLC.
Collections being displayed this year include vintage Fiesta Ware, historical political
memorabilia, antique muffineers, antique Stanhopes, autographs of famous people, antique
children’s pull toys, face jugs, Whitewater Pottery, antique pyrography, Pescheret art, hunting
bows, and many more!
If you would like to display a collection (space is still available) or get more information, contact
Jan Goder at jgoder1976@gmail.com or 262-949-0644. Collections can be antique, vintage, or
contemporary.
Join us! This event is fun, interesting, and educational!
Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin awards more than $500,000 for projects involving 10 UW institutions
Editor’s Note: The following was received from the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin.
In its latest round of funding, the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin has awarded $544,541 for eight projects that will increase research and student training collaborations among 10 UW System universities.
Students will be involved in projects and programs that include expansion of the Wisconsin Agriculture-Water Nexus Network, summer field experiences in western and central Wisconsin, lab and field training in water quality techniques, examination of the economic impact of recreational and commercial fishing, monitoring of the Red Cedar Basin watershed and expansion of the Innovative Weather program.
“Our latest funded projects will create new collaborations and strengthen existing partnerships among the UW institutions and external partners that will further enhance the student experience and prepare undergraduates for careers in Wisconsin’s workforce,” said Marissa Jablonski, executive director for the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin. “We were very pleased that many of the projects will involve students, faculty and staff at multiple universities.”
Freshwater Collaborative funding to date has been awarded to UW-Eau Claire, UW-Green Bay, UW-La Crosse, UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee, UW Oshkosh, UW-Parkside, UW-Platteville, UW-River Falls, UW-Stevens Point, UW-Stout, UW-Superior and UW-Whitewater.
Grant descriptions for the latest funded projects are available at https://freshwater.wisconsin.edu/funded-projects-august-2022/
The funding is part of a statewide initiative, backed by the Wisconsin State Legislature and Gov. Tony Evers, to tackle Wisconsin’s grand water challenges and support curriculum development, undergraduate research opportunities, career development and field training experiences for students interested in studying water-related fields at the 13 UW universities.
Startup funding for the Freshwater Collaborative was provided in 2019 by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and the UW System. In July 2021, the state legislature and Gov. Evers approved $5 million in the biennial budget to expand the collaborative’s ability to train water professionals and establish Wisconsin as a leader in water-related science and economic growth. The Freshwater Collaborative awarded $3.42 million in March 2022.
Obituary, Larry Edward Heesch, 75
Larry Edward Heesch, 75, residing in Whitewater, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Larry was born August 21, 1947 in Inglewood, California. He grew up in sunny southern California where he enjoyed time at the beach riding the waves and playing volleyball. He was an accomplished amateur photographer, even learning how to develop his own film. Additionally, Larry enjoyed not only driving sports cars and off-roading, but also maintenance and repair; his prized 1984 Bronco is still running. His family and friends always will remember his sense of humor.
After graduating from Mount San Antonio Community College in Walnut, California, Larry attended Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado. He graduated in May 1971 with a business degree. Larry was fortunate to work in a life-long career in finance that melded his expertise in his field with personal job enjoyment and fulfillment.
After moving to Colorado, Larry transferred his love of the beach to love of the mountains. In the winter he went downhill, cross-country, and telemark skiing. In the warmer months, he enjoyed backpacking, hiking and camping as well as fly fishing for rainbow trout. He became a cycling enthusiast, biking in Colorado, California, and Venezuela.
He is survived by his mother, Phyllis Heesch; daughter, Ashleigh (Corey) Bruns; granddaughter, Emilie Bruns and grandson, Dean Bruns. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Emil and Elsie Heesch.
Celebration of life service will be at Millard Community Covenant Church in Elkhorn, WI on September 19, 2022 at 1:00 pm. For online condolences and guestbook, please visit: Nitardy Whitewater, WI.
A special thank-you to the staff at Our House who lovingly cared for Larry and to Agrace Hospice for providing contentment and comfort for Larry as he prepared to join his Father in Heaven.
Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com