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Katie Nass, a Loan Officer at First Citizens State Bank, shared information about Downtown Whitewater Inc., at the Kiwanis Whitewater Breakfast Club meeting on December 19.

As a volunteer and Secretary of Downtown Whitewater, Katie reviewed Downtown Whitewater Inc.’s 2017 activities, which included 62 events, 2,708 volunteer hours and 17,000 attendees. In addition to the Main Street Festival, the Market, and other events, the Downtown Whitewater group led a community leadership summit, created a business information guide, provided the winter snowflake decorations, and more.

Katie Nass and Kiwanis president, Jerry Grant

Downtown Whitewater Inc. is always seeking volunteers to help with cleaning up the downtown, serving on committees and supporting the mission of the Downtown Whitewater Inc., which is to re-energize and enhance Whitewater’s historic downtown area: Downtown Whitewater, Inc. is a nonprofit, community-based organization devoted to preserving, improving, and promoting Whitewater’s quality of life by strengthening our historic downtown as the heartbeat of the community. More information CLICK HERE.

Little Dribblers and Shooting Stars Youth Basketball Have Great Year

Little Dribblers (grades K-1) and Shooting Stars (grades 2-3) worked hard throughout the season on basic basketball skills. All participants improved on their dribbling, passing, defense, rebounding and shooting skills. Coach Bob Schramm stated “If these kids keep working as hard as they have during our practices, Whitewater girls and boys basketball should have a very bright future.” We hope to see all of the kids back next year with the addition of some new players. We wish our 3rd graders best of luck as they join traveling basketball.

Little Dribblers (grades K-1)

Shooting Stars (grades 2-3)

WMS National Geographic Geography Bee Winners!

(L-R) Calvin Baker, Andrew Rollette and Lucas Castro-Huempfner

Whitewater Middle School hosted a school-wide National Geographic Geography Bee on Tuesday, December 19. Special congratulations to Andrew Rollette, son of Jeannine Volbright, Whitewater, for maintaining his 1st place finish for the second year in a row. Calvin Baker, son of Jason and Joanna Baker, Whitewater, earned 2nd place. 3rd place went to Lucas Castro-Huempfner, son of Lisa Huempfner, Whitewater. Andrew will now complete a qualifying test to go on and compete at the state level National Geographic Bee where he has a chance to win a $50,000 college scholarship. Congratulations to all of these students! Good Luck to Andrew as he advances to the next level of competition.

“Live Nativity” on Dec. 17th organized by the Congregational United Church of Christ of Whitewater and enacted in the barn of Rollie and Nancy Cooper with about 70 people who enjoyed the event.

Various youth members of the church enacted the Christmas story with a Spanish translation provided by Cameron Clapper. The group ended the nativity experience by lighting candles and singing together Silent Night in a number of languages. Animals were provided by Rick Hammerl and the Radaj family. Members of Cristo La Roca joined the group to enjoy chili and hot chocolate following the singing.