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Whitewater Arts Alliance Teams Up with Culver’s for Fundraising Night The Whitewater Arts Alliance (WAA) is excited to announce a special fundraising event in partnership with Culver’s on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. From 4 – 7 pm at the Whitewater Culver’s, 1414 W. Main Street, Whitewater, WI. In addition to the fundraiser, the WAA will also hold a 50/50 drawing during the event. For over 30 years, Culver’s franchisees have demonstrated a strong commitment to their local communities through various initiatives including sponsorships, donations, and support for schools and community organizations. This ongoing dedication reflects Culver’s core values and their focus on making a positive impact where they operate. The upcoming Culver’s Night is a great chance for community members to enjoy a meal and support a good cause. During this event, 10% of all sales will go directly to the Whitewater Arts Alliance. Community members are encouraged to join in the fun and support the Whitewater Arts Alliance by dining at Culver’s on September 17. Not only will patrons enjoy a great meal, but they will also play a part in supporting the cultural vitality of the Whitewater Arts Alliance. |
Fort HealthCare Featured for Work in Advancing Health Equity in Rural Communities
Fort HealthCare is featured in a new report released last week by the Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) demonstrating Fort HealthCare’s work, along with hospitals around the state, to provide quality care. Fort HealthCare’s initiative, “Advancing Health Equity in Rural Communities,” is one of many case studies featured in the 2024 Wisconsin Health Care Quality Report published by the statewide association.
Released annually, the Wisconsin Health Care Quality Report features some of the numerous initiatives and outcomes associated with quality improvement and patient safety efforts taken by hospitals and health systems across Wisconsin. Included in those successes was Fort HealthCare’s project, “Advancing Health Equity in Rural Communities,” which describes how a shared vision among rural community partners has built a foundation for identifying and reducing health disparities. This shared vision brought together eight partners to form the Rock River Health Care Network (RRHCN). The network focused on advancing access to primary care for lower-income individuals and achieving the Federally Qualified Health Center Look-A-Like designation for the Rock River Community Clinic in December 2022.
“We are honored to be recognized in the 2024 WHA Quality Report for our dedication to advancing health equity,” said Michael Anderson, MD, President & CEO of Fort HealthCare. “Our collaboration with community partners reflects our shared vision of creating a healthier community. We are grateful for their support and look forward to continuing our work to address health disparities.”
Beyond the Fort HealthCare case study featured in the Wisconsin Health Care Quality Report, WHA provides a wide variety of health care metrics through its online CheckPoint website. Launched in 2004, CheckPoint was the first-ever statewide health care quality reporting initiative in the nation – establishing Wisconsin hospitals as a leader in monitoring, tracking, and improving care outcomes. Since its launch, this publicly available tool has grown to measure performance metrics on over forty-five key metrics on topics running from births, infections, patient experience and more.
“When compared to other states, Wisconsin ranks among the top states for hospital ratings,” said Nadine Allen, Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) Chief Quality Officer. “We would like to thank all health care professionals and staff at Fort HealthCare who work tirelessly towards achieving this goal. Together, we can overcome any challenges and continue to provide exceptional health care for our patients.”
Both the 2024 Wisconsin Health Care Quality Report and CheckPoint quality reporting tool are available for review by visiting wha.org.
Editor’s note: The above press release was provided by Fort HealthCare.
The Walworth County Health Department urges residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites after a horse in Walworth County tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) on September 12, 2024. This indicates that WNV-carrying mosquitoes are active in the area, posing a risk to people and animals. Other cases of WNV infections have been reported in people, mosquitoes, and animals in other parts of Wisconsin this year.
WNV is spread by mosquitoes that have bitten infected birds. It cannot be transmitted from person to person, animal to animal, or between animals and people.
Most people infected with WNV (about 80%) don’t experience symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they are usually mild and may include fever, headache, muscle aches, rash, and fatigue. In rare cases (less than 1%), WNV can cause severe illness, especially in older adults and those with weakened immune systems. Serious symptoms include high fever, muscle weakness, stiff neck, confusion, paralysis, and coma. If you suspect WNV infection, contact your healthcare provider.
A vaccine is available for horses, and owners are advised to consult their veterinarian. To further protect horses, remove standing water and keep them indoors from dusk to dawn.
To avoid illnesses spread by mosquitoes, it’s important to reduce exposure and eliminate breeding sites. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services recommends the following steps:
Avoid Mosquito Bites
- Use insect repellent with DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR3535 on exposed skin and clothing.
- Treat clothing with permethrin (do not apply to skin).
- Limit outdoor activities during dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
- Wear long sleeves, pants, and socks to protect your skin.
Mosquito-Proof Your Home
- Ensure window and door screens are in good condition.
- Remove standing water from items, like containers, flowerpots, tires, gutters, and downspouts.
- Turn over items like wheelbarrows, kiddie pools, and small boats such as canoes and kayaks when not in use.
- Change water in bird baths and pet dishes every three days.
By Angela Kelm
Asst. Athletic Director for Sports Information
Box Score | Arlington Heights, Ill. – The No. 3 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team used a 17-point third quarter to defeat Roosevelt University 24-14 on the road Saturday afternoon.
The Warhawks got on the board with their first drive of the game. Despite an illegal block on the opening kick that pushed UWW back to their own eight-yard-line, the Warhawks needed just nine plays to drive the 92-yards for the score. The big play of the drive was a 46-yard Jason Ceniti to Vasey connection that gave UWW a first down at the RU 16. Two plays later, Ceniti hit Drake Martin for the six-yard passing touchdown. Jackson Fox split the uprights for a 7-0 UWW lead.
That score held through the rest of the half. The Warhawks came out in the third firing on all cylinders. The defense caused a turnover on the Lakers’ first drive of the second half. On the first play of the drive Tavy Crump forced a fumble on a reception but the receiver was able to recover. Two plays later, the RU quarterback fumbled and Lucas Sadler jumped on the loose ball in the end zone for the defensive score. Fox nailed the point after at the Warhawks lead doubled to 14-0.
On the next Roosevelt drive, Matt Burba burst into the backfield for a sack to force fourth down and a punt. The offense capitalized, getting into field goal position for Fox who hit the 40-yarder for a 17-0 advantage.
Roosevelt got on the board courtesy of an 84-yard touchdown reception on their next drive, but the Warhawks and Vasey had the answer.
Vasey hauled in the 63-yard kickoff and cruised passed defenders for a 98-yard kick return. That return tops his previous kick return for a TD of 93-yards from last season. Fox connected again and the UWW margin ballooned to 24-7.
Roosevelt capped the scoring in the game with a touchdown in the fourth on a deep pass down the middle from 31-yards out for the final, 24-14.
Ceniti was 12-21 for 128 yards and a passing touchdown. Brian Wilterdink, Blake Haggerty and Vasey all caught multiple passes from Ceniti with Martin’s sole reception going for the touchdown.
Brian Stanton led the charge in the ground game with 87 yards on 14 carries – an average of 6.2 per rush.
The Warhawk defense registered nine tackles for a loss and three sacks in the contest. Nehemiah Lomax, Mike Gutoski and Burba all got to the Lakers quarterback in the backfield. Dyson Klubertanz and Carter Sessa paced UWW with five tackles each.
UW-Whitewater will return to Perkins Stadium next week (September 21) for the final game of the non-conference slate. UWW will host Mary Hardin-Baylor for the team’s annual Alumni Day with kickoff set for 1 p.m.
By Angela Kelm
Asst. Athletic Director for Sports Information
Box Score | Whitewater, Wis. – The No. 4 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater women’s volleyball team swept Concordia University (Wisconsin) 3-0 (25-14, 25-13, 25-18) in Russell Arena Saturday. The Warhawks are now 10-0 on the season.
UW-Whitewater’s offense was too much for the Falcons to handle as the Warhawks enjoyed a 36-21 sway in kills. Alayna Jansky led the way with 11. The outside hitter was incredibly efficient in the match hitting .733 with the 11 kills in 15 attempts and 0 attack errors. Hannah Proctor added five kills in nine attempts without an error from the middle while Chloe Werner tallied three kills in six attempts and zero errors from the right side.
Aubrie Krzus set up the Warhawk hitters with 23 assists. The sophomore setter added five kills and an ace in the match.
Jenna Weinfurt bolstered the Warhawks’ win from the service line with three aces. She added nine digs in the match.
Defensively at the net, Proctor had the big block on the day. She posted a solo and six assist blocks.
The Warhawks will open Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play next week with a road match at UW-Oshkosh. The match is set to be a battle of top 10s as the Warhawks are ranked fourth and the Titans sixth in the latest American Volleyball Coaches Association poll.
Music Mosaics presents Schubertiade: Music by Franz Schubert – Sunday, September 15, 3 p.m., Light Recital Hall, 950 W. Main Street
Join us for an afternoon full of music composed by the late musical genius, Franz Schubert. The beautiful pieces will be brought to life by soloists and small ensembles featuring faculty members Brian Leeper, Diana Shapiro, Rachel Wood, Leanne Kelso, Benjamin Whitcomb, Jen Shanin, and Chris Ellenwood.
The Music Mosaics concert series began in 2002 with disparate pieces pulled together to create something meaningful and beautiful. The faculty, community and alumni who generously donate their time and talents to support scholarships are an inspiration. The series benefits the Music Department’s Scholarship Fund, allowing the department to recognize students for their musical talents and academic excellence. Join us as they create a music mosaic for you with students’ success as the ultimate outcome. Tickets are $10 for adults, $6 for age 65+ or under age 18. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door for an additional $2 service charge.
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Guest Artist Pablo Mahave-Veglia – Tuesday, Sept. 24 @ 7:30 p.m.
Cellist Pablo Mahave-Veglia resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he is a Professor at Grand Valley State University. Mr. Mahave-Veglia is a cellist and teacher of broad interests whose repertoire ranges from the early baroque, performed on period instruments, to his ongoing interest in researching, performing and recording the work of contemporary Latin-American composers. He counts among his musical influences his late mother, the noted piano pedagogue Mercedes Veglia, as well as such artists/teachers as Arnaldo Fuentes, Steven Doane, Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi, Janos Starker and Uri Vardi.
“An experience that nourished the mind, body and soul… [He has] the ability not just to play Bach, but to feel it within his soul… the crowd brought Mahave-Veglia back three times with applause and a standing ovation.” – The Leader, Fredonia, NY
Tickets are $7 for adults, $4 for age 65+ or under age 18. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door for an additional $2 service charge.
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Karen Boe, Piano – Sunday, 9/29 @ 3 p.m., Light Recital Hall, 950 W. Main Street
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon with “Karen Boe, Piano” featuring the extraordinary talent of faculty member Karen Boe. Experience the magic as this accomplished musician creates a captivating performance and beautiful melodies. Secure your tickets now for an enchanting afternoon of piano!
Tickets are $7 for adults, $4 for age 65+ or under age 18. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door for an additional $2 service charge. Parking for this event is available at no additional charge in Lots 1 & 2.
What happens when Washington, D.C.’s premiere, political satire group-The Capitol Steps-call it quits after nearly 40 years? Most folks would agree that it was a great run, and the story would end there. But an intrepid group of cast members and a co-writer would not go quietly into that good night. This band of fools reflected on a world without musical, political satire, and didn’t like what they saw. And just like that The Capitol Fools were born. While foolish enough to embark on this new journey, they were smart enough to not reinvent the wheel. Fast-paced, laugh out loud show…check. Equal opportunity offenders…check. Skewering both sides of the aisle…check. If a “Steps-style show” is wrong, they don’t want to be right. The Capitol Fools hold up a mirror to our crazy political culture, providing hilarious song parodies and foolish reflections that inspire belly-laughter as both sides of the aisle get skewered. Cast members from past seasons of the Capitol Steps perform all the beloved bits, the mind-boggling backward talking spoonerisms, break-neck costume changes, over-the-top impressions, and song parodies reflecting the day’s news. The spirit, irreverence and D.N.A. of The Capitol Steps lives on with The Capitol Fools!
Friday, September 20 – 7:00 p.m. – The Young (formerly known as the Young Auditorium), 930 W. Main Street, Whitewater / Tickets ($48-78) are available online at https://www.uww.edu/youngauditorium/ticket-services/young-auditorium or at the ticket office in the Greenhill Center for the Arts, 950 W. Main Street, which is open Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tickets are also available at the door for a slight service charge.
Season tickets: The Young is now offering a discount on a “Pick Six.” If you purchase six or more events in one transaction, you may receive a 15% discount. Click on “subscriptions” to find this offer.
Whitewater United FC would like to thank the Whitewater HS Soccer coaching staff for inviting WUFC players to participate in Youth Night during the Varsity game on Sept. 5th! We would also like to extend a sincere thank you to our coaches who were there helping with the players during halftime!! Thank you for another wonderful Youth Night!!
Editor’s note: This announcement was provided by Emily Magana – Secretary of Whitewater United FC.
Obituaries
Sally A. Schutte, age 73, of Whitewater, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 21, 2026, while at Hearthstone Memory Care in Whitewater. Sally was born on November 6, 1952, to Roy and Elsie (Rohloff) Haas. Sally married William Schutte in the spring of 2003. Sally grew up on the family farm in the Town of Hebron and graduated from Jefferson High School. She dedicated nearly her entire career to Fort HealthCare, where her hard work and versatility shone through various roles. Over the years, she served in housekeeping and medical records, Center for Dermatology. Sally … Read more
Zachariah “Zach” Schoenke, 41, of Whitewater passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. He was born April 4, 1985, to Keith W. Schoenke and Kathleen Schoenke in Fort Atkinson, WI. He grew up and graduated from Whitewater High School in 2003. Zach worked various jobs over the years but was currently working at Cracker Barrel in Janesville. He was a big Packers Fan and liked to play fantasy football. He enjoyed reading, cooking, and watching horror shows. Zach fiercely loved his son, Lincoln, his sisters, Cami and Cary, his mom and stepdad, and his aunt Robin. He will be dearly … Read more
Carla Winn, 82, died September 5, 2026. Funeral Service will be at 12:00 PM, Saturday, September 12, 2026, at East Heights United Methodist Church, 4407 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67218, followed by a burial at 2:00 PM at White Chapel Memorial Garden 1806 N Oliver Ave. Carla is preceded in death by her parents, Vivian Dwight and Wilma Lois Krehbiel; and sister, Jennifer Krehbiel. She is survived by husband, Stephen; daughter, Ashley (Clint) Gagel, of Overland Park; siblings, Paul (Kay) Krehbiel, of Socorro, NM, Lynn (Bill) Oetting, of Wichita, Ellen (John) Querner, of Wichita, Teresa Woodson, of Lawrence, KS, … Read more
Susan Miller Celebration of Life There will be a gathering of friends and acquaintances at Susan’s Farm Store to celebrate Susan’s life on Saturday, September 19th from 2-5 p.m. at N6623 Lake Lorraine Rd., Delavan, Wisconsin
Our loving mother, JoAnn E Harrop, age 95, passed away on September 11, 2026. Our sorrow is deep, but we are filled with gratitude for the many years we had with her. Even as her mind was failing, she remained strong and appreciative of all who cared for her. JoAnn was born on January 13, 1931, daughter to Fred Braun and Evelyn Braun {Storck). She was raised in Whitewater, Wisconsin by her grandparents, Otto and Edith Storck. She attended Whitewater High School and helped at the Storck tavern where she met her husband Earl C. Harrop. They married on November … Read more
Russell O. Johnson “Russ,” 88, passed away on September 4, 2026 in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Russell was born on July 12, 1938, in Janesville, Wisconsin. Russ grew up in Janesville, and after high school he joined the Air Force on May 1, 1958, serving as an aircraft mechanic until June 12, 1962. He then worked at Parker Pen in Janesville for a time, where he met his future wife, Avis. After marrying Avis Mason in April 1964, Russ worked for Gillman Manufacturing for a time, then began a career at Dana until its closing in 1980. In 1981, Russ started working … Read more
Marcia Zingg, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, businesswoman, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, at the age of 75. Marcia will be remembered for her unwavering love, remarkable strength, generous spirit, and lifelong devotion to her family. She shared 40 wonderful years of marriage with her husband, Jeffrey Zingg, who considered her not only his wife but also his best friend, business partner, and the love of his life. Together, Marcia and Jeffrey built a successful life rooted in perseverance, hard work, laughter, and love. As entrepreneurs in Whitewater, Wisconsin, they owned and managed new car franchises and … Read more
Amanda Jean Hunter was born to Ralph and Malinda (Thomas) Hunter of Whitewater, Wisconsin, on October 6, 1976. She passed away on August 4, in Fort Worth, Texas, where she lived with her family. Amanda passed peacefully in the hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. Amanda was a kind-hearted free spirit with an unmistakable hippie warmth. Generosity, spontaneity, a quick wit, a macabre sense of humor, and an open heart were traits that she embraced. She was a tireless champion of those in need, an innate characteristic that became among the best of her qualities. She proved to be a … Read more
Ellen Eichmiller, 82, of Whitewater, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Ellen was born on September 10, 1943, in Monroe, Wisconsin, to Chester “Guy” and Irene (née Holmen) Steig. She married the love of her life, Paul Eichmiller, on December 7, 1963, and together they made their home in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Ellen spent much of her working life as a secretary at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, where she formed many lasting friendships and memories. Ellen cherished her family and friends and treasured the time she spent with those closest to her. She was known for her love of … Read more
Janet Quinn, age 71, of Jefferson passed away on Thursday, August 20th. Janet was born on December 22nd, 1954 in St. Joseph, MI to Robert Mounsey and Edith Christison Mounsey. She was a granddaughter to Herbert Bragg Mounsey, Charlotte Mounsey, and Ester Christison West. She married Michael Durden in 1979 and later married Eury Quinn Jr. (J.R.) in 1988. Janet grew up in Benton Harbor, MI, and subsequently lived in New York and Arkansas before moving to Wisconsin in 2016. She was a dedicated caregiver to her disabled Mother, and worked as a custodian for various employers over the years. … Read more
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