News & Events

The Fremont Street contractor is scheduled to pulverize the existing asphalt pavement between Whitewater Creek and Lauderdale Drive on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.  Travel on the pulverized material can be difficult until it is shaped, rolled and compacted.  The first layer of asphalt is scheduled for Saturday, August 24, 2024 between Starin Road and Whitewater Creek.  Motorists are advised to avoid this section of Fremont Street the next two weeks as crews continue to work on gravel shoulders, restoration, and placing the final lift of asphalt.  As a reminder, Fremont Street between Starin Road and Whitewater Creek is closed to thru traffic.

Editor’s note: The above announcement was provided by Brad Marquardt, public works director.

The Congregational United Church of Christ, 133 S. Church Street, will disband effective at the end of next April. A concluding service of worship is being planned for Sunday, 27 April, at the church.

Founded in 1840, the Congregational Church has been one of the oldest continuing organizations in the city. It joined the United Church of Christ in 1957. Recent pastors have included the Rev. Kendall Nordstrom, the Rev. Christine Stack, the Rev. Phil Milam, and the Rev. Blair Hull. The Rev. Dr. David Mc Donald has been pastor since 2020.

Editor’s note: This announcement was provided by The Rev. Dr. David McDonald.

Brenda L. Transue Obituary

On Monday, February 19, 2024, at 9:30 p.m. Brenda Lea Transue of Whitewater, Wis., passed away at Alden Meadow Park Health Care Center, Clinton, Wis. She was age 59. She was born on January 18, 1965, in Fort Atkinson, Wis., the daughter of Charles and Betty Boyer.

Brenda graduated from Whitewater High School in 1983 and went on to study nursing at MATC. She was employed as an LPN at Rock Haven Nursing Home for many years.

Brenda married Blake Transue on November 18, 1988. He preceded her in death.

Brenda loved to play pool and go camping. She enjoyed her gardens, thrifting and crafting as well as being outside with her dogs.

Brenda is survived by her daughter, Aryn; her son, Alex (Melissa); granddaughters, Amaryana and Brooke; her sisters, Karen and Rita; her brother, David; and her best childhood friend, Mary.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; and her goddaughter, Angelina.

A celebration of life has been planned for Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 1 pm to 4-5 pm at Natureland Park shelter, W8338 Territorial Rd, Whitewater. A potluck luncheon is planned—please bring a dish or dessert to pass—sandwiches, chips and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided.  Please wear your favorite tie-dye in memory of Brenda or bring something white to make it tie-dye if you don’t have anything tie-dye already. The family is accepting donations to go toward the cost of the celebration of life in lieu of other expressions of sympathy.

HENKE-CLARSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY is assisting the family. Online condolences can be shared at www.henkeclarson.com.

Seventeen members of Ferradermis headed to Eau Claire on August 16 and 17 for the inaugural Leviathans Robotics Rampage held at the Pablo Center at the Confluence. What made this event so unique? The competition field was on a theater stage! This allowed for some creative uses of lighting to highlight wins by the red and blue alliances as well as many other theater amenities, such as a superb sound system and comfortable seats. Spectators were also able to get an eye-level view of the robots competing on the field. Wisconsin is testing out new venues for events as they prepare for a possible move to a district competition system, which would look more like a high school athletic playoff system and crown a state champion.

Ferradermis team members had been working diligently prior to the competition to manufacture, assemble, wire, and program their second robot for the year, a robot affectionately named Creamsicle because of the many pastel colors of its 3D printed parts. Creamsicle took the field wearing the official Ferradermis team number of 6574, and the team’s regular season bot, Chief Lee the Tangerine switched to wearing number 9996 for the competition. The two bots were able to play against each other in one match and together on the same alliance in another. Fielding two robots also allowed for twice as many students to get drive team experience.

Since many teams arrived on Friday afternoon to set up, students from various teams were able to spend some social time together, including a huge 3-team game of Marco Polo in the hotel pool. Ferradermis members also had time to explore the trails and outdoor art exhibits along the Chippewa River and the Eau Claire River, which meet just outside the Pablo Center.

On the field, Creamsicle struggled, but hung in there and made it to all of its matches. Tangerine had a much better day, ranking 6th out of the 14 bots at the end of the qualification round. Tangerine (#9996) was selected as the first pick of the fourth seed for the playoffs. That alliance captain was the second robot fielded by Team 930 The Mukwonago Bears with a robot nicknamed “Baby Bear.” Baby Bear and Tangerine then invited Team 6381 Red Raider Robotics from Sheboygan North High School to join the alliance. The alliance played well together but finished the event in fourth place.

Students representing Ferradermis in Eau Claire included recent graduates Kay Mikos and Cosette Wildermuth-Breitzman, incoming seniors Andrew O’Toole, Andrew Zimmermann, and Maddison LaHaie, incoming juniors Rae Breisath, Chacha Binagi, Ace Hudec, Margaret Brown, Nina Heim, Erison Dreksler, and Georgia Esch, incoming sophomores Carson Miller, Preston Miller, and Cyrus Hudec, and incoming freshmen Vivian Harris and Cooper O’Neal.

Ferradermis will take a short break before starting up again in September. Any Whitewater High School student interested in joining the team (veterans and new members alike) should attend the annual parent meeting with at least one parent or guardian at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, September 11 in the high school library.

Article and Photos Submitted by Laura Masbruch
Whitewater High School Robotics Advisor
lmasbruch@wwusd.org

The Town of Richmond will conduct a treasurer recall election on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Richmond Town Hall, W9046 County Road A, Delavan, WI.

Candidates for treasurer are:

Emmily Taylor

Ann Seaver

Editor’s note: Ann Seaver is the incumbent.

The City of Whitewater Parks and Recreation Department is thrilled to announce the successful completion of the School Supply
Festival, held at the Armory, where 100 pre-packed backpacks were distributed to local students in preparation for the upcoming school year. [The event was originally planned to be held at the Cravath Lakefront but was moved inside due to the forecast for rain.]

In a spirited community effort that underscored collaboration and generosity, the School Supply Festival united individuals and businesses to support the educational journey of many young residents. The backpacks, filled with essential school supplies, were meticulously prepared by the seniors at the Whitewater Senior Center, demonstrating their dedication to the younger generation.

This year’s event was made possible through the generous contributions of local businesses and organizations. Generac, Pumpers & Mitchell, and Reynolds Heating and Cooling provided crucial monetary and supply donations that helped purchase the school supplies.

As the new academic year approaches, the City of Whitewater remains committed to fostering educational initiatives and supporting the youth in our community.

Photos courtesy of Tom Ganser

The UW-Whitewater IT Services Technology Surplus Sale will be held at the Community Engagement Center (CEC) on October 1 and 2. Take advantage of great pricing on used equipment like Macs and PCs, monitors, projectors, cameras, hard drives, and more for your home or personal use.  

For details, please go to our Technology Surplus information page. There will be a purchase limit of 1 Apple computer (either laptop or desktop) and 1 Windows laptop.

Sale Location: Community Engagement Center (CEC) Room 108/109 1260 W. Main Street (next to Walmart) Whitewater, WI 53190

Sale Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.* Editor’s note: At the last sale there was a very long line already at 9 a.m.