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The Whippet swimmers had an outstanding day in the pool at Sectionals on Saturday, November 5! The Whippets finished 8th overall as a team, went 15 of 19 best times, broke 2 school records, and qualified for State in 3 individual events and 1 relay!
STATE QUALIFIERS:
🥇Makayla Bazeley: 200 Freestyle, 100 Butterfly, 400 Freestyle Relay
🥇Grace Foucault: 100 Backstroke, 400 Freestyle Relay
🥇Brooke Bazeley: 400 Freestyle Relay
🥇Emerson Dunham: 400 Freestyle Relay
Top 16 Finishes:
⭐200 Medley: 1:59.59 (6th) – Grace Foucault, Emerson Dunham, Makayla Bazeley, Brooke Bazeley
⭐200 Freestyle: 2:00.05 (4th) – Makayla Bazeley (Makayla now sits 3rd all-time on the Whippet Top 10 List!)
⭐200 IM: 2:41.78 (9th) – Josie Treder (Over a 5 second drop!)
⭐200 IM: 2:51.53 (13th) – Charlotte Hajewski
⭐50 Freestyle: 25.41 (8th) – Grace Foucault (Grace now sits 3rd all-time on the Whippet Top 10 List!)
⭐50 Freestyle: 27.19 (13th) – Brooke Bazeley
⭐100 Butterfly: 59.51 (2nd) – Makayla Bazeley (NEW SCHOOL RECORD!)
⭐100 Butterfly: 1:23.53 (15th) – Karime Velazquez
⭐500 Freestyle: 5:54.88 (10th) – Brooke Bazeley
⭐500 Freestyle: 6:02.51 (15th) – Emerson Dunham
⭐200 Freestyle Relay: 2:03.71 (11th) – Ashly Xochipa, Josie Treder, Karime Velazquez, Charlotte Hajewski
⭐100 Backstroke: 1:00.01 (5th) – Grace Foucault (NEW SCHOOL RECORD!)
⭐100 Breaststroke: 1:21.87 (16th) – Emerson Dunham
⭐400 Freestyle Relay: 3:57.21 (5th) – Makayla Bazeley, Brooke Bazeley, Emerson Dunham, Grace Foucault (Makayla’s lead off 100 Freestyle of 55.04 puts her 2nd on the Whippet Top 10 list!)
Come out and watch the Whippets compete at the State Meet on Friday, November 11th, at 5:30 p.m., at Waukesha South High School!
Article and Photos Submitted by Sarah Reynolds
Whitewater High School Head Girls’ Swim Coach
sreynolds@wwusd.org
Editor’s note: The following news release was received from Fort HealthCare.
For 38 years, the response from individuals, organizations, clubs and businesses have made the Fort HealthCare Partners Love Lights Tree project a successful annual event, exemplifying the spirit of giving.
The Love Lights Tree project began in 1985. it is a heartfelt way to acknowledge loved ones and those who have passed away. By charging $2 per light, the Love Light Tree has been raising money to purchase new equipment, educations, and services for the surrounding communities of FortHealthCare.
A Love Light is the perfect way to tell someone they are special while helping members of your community. A donation of $2 of more will add a light to one of the trees outside the Fort Memorial Hospital throughout the holiday season. The light will be displayed either as a gift to honor someone (colored light), or as a memorial (white light) for a loved one that has passed away. Special cards are available, upon request, to notify the person or family of someone being remembered that a Love Light has been purchased in their honor.
Love Lights can be ordered by mail; order forms can be found online at FortHealthCare.com/LoveLights. Online donations are also available on the website. A $5 minimum is required for online donations. honor cards can be emailed to families for online purchases to show that you’ve made a gift in their honor. Donations of $25 or more are recognized as Love Light Tree sponsors. To ensure you are properly recognized in this year’s sponsor and donor listings published in late December, Fort HealthCare Partners must receive your donations by December 12.
Every year Love Lights raises money in ways that will enhance the well-bring of our community. Funds raised during the 2022 Love Lights campaign will be used to help subsidize the cost of the CareLine service for those who cannot afford it. CareLine is a medical personal emergency response service that allows subscribers to get emergency help 24/7 at the press of a button. Fund will also be used to support several healthcare scholarships for students and professionals in the community.
Kari Behling, Fort HealthCare Volunteer Services Manager, states, “We would like to raise funds for our CareLine Program, because there are people in our community who have chronic health conditions who cannot afford this life-saving equipment and service. The funds will allow the Partners CareLine Program to provide FREE or reduced rates to qualifying clients. CareLine also allows individuals to remain in their homes and avoid losing their independence.”
Behling adds, “We also believe that providing scholarships to students and professionals seeking further education in healthcare is important because they are our future. Studies suggest that retiring baby boomers are causing a rise in the demand for jobs, including healthcare. We want to ensure that the people entering the healthcare field have resources available to pay for their education. Your contributions to these worthwhile projects will be greatly appreciated by the partners and the many local people who will benefit.”
Love Lights Tree Lighting Ceremony
The Love Lights Tree lighting ceremony will take place on Tuesday, December 6, at 6:30 p.m. on the Sherman Avenue lawn in front of Fort Memorial Hospital in Fort Atkinson.
As members of the Fort HealthCare Partners organization, Fort Memorial Hospital volunteers are an invaluable resource to the community. Important roles filled by volunteers add a tremendous amount of value to Fort HealthCare’s services. Call 920-568-5276 or toll-free at 1-800-421-4677 ext. 5276 or visit FortHealthcare.com/volunteer to learn more. More information
As members of the Fort HealthCare Partners organization, Fort Memorial Hospital volunteers
are an invaluable resource to the community. Important roles filled by volunteers add a tremendous amount of value to Fort HealthCare’s services. Call 920-568-5276 or toll-free at 1-800-421-4677 ext. 5276 or visit
FortHealthcare.com/volunteer to learn more.
Editor’s Note: The following information was provided by University of Wisconsin – Whitewater.
The Autumn Art Nights will take place at the Community Engagement Center every Tuesday in November from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. This event is a free workshop that welcomes all ages, but it was designed with middle schoolers in mind. Also, these weekly sessions have an open studio format, but it is preferred for students to come for the whole session.
City of Whitewater Equal Opportunities Commission – Monday @ 5:00 p.m.
Agenda includes Issues with Recent Immigration into Whitewater, Issues Facing the Unhoused (Homelessness)
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/702703413
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (646) 749-3122
Access Code: 702-703-413
Whitewater Unified School District Board of Canvassers – Friday @ 2:00 p.m.
CANVASS OF REFERENDUM RESULTS
Whitewater Unified School District Central Office
419 South Elizabeth Street
By Angela Kelm
Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Information
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Menomonie, Wis. — UW-Whitewater Football Dominates Ground Game for Road Win
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team dominated in the ground game for a 16-7 win at UW-Stout Saturday.
The Warhawks posted 253 yards on 55 carries while holding the Blue Devils to just 13 yards in the ground game. Sixteen of UWW’s 24 first downs came on rushing plays while the defense allowed UWS 14 total first downs in the contest. Tamir Thomas and Jaylon Edmonson combined for 168 yards on 32 carries to lead the Warhawks.
The game opened with three consecutive punts, but the Warhawks changed the score on their second possession of the contest. Thomas opened the drive with a 26-yard scamper up the middle to set up a 38-yard field goal from Jeffery Isotalo-McGuire to give UWW a 3-0 advantage.
The Blue Devils responded with an 11-play, 75-yard drive that culminated with a touchdown near the end of the first quarter to claim the lead 7-3.
In the Warhawks second drive of the second quarter, quarterback Evan Lewandowski kept it for a 33-yard gain on the first play. Thomas followed with a 24-yard burst to the left. UWW kept pounding the rock until Lewandowski dropped back and four Tommy Coates in the endzone from four yards out to put the Warhawks back in front 10-7.
The score held through the third quarter and UWW carried the lead the rest of the way.
Isotalo-McGuire added six cushion points on a pair of field goals in the fourth quarter. He capped a 19-play, 85-yard drive that took nearly 11 minutes off the clock with a 23-yarder and wrapped up the scoring with another 23-yard field goal with just over six minutes remaining.
Lewandowski was 15-20 for 130 yards and a touchdown. Tyler Hotle hauled in six catches for 42 yards while Coates added 40 yards on four receptions.
Defensively, Egon Hein led the Warhawks with seven tackles including six solo adding a pass breakup. Luke Nelson picked off the UW-Stout quarterback adding a 10-yard return to bolster the defense. Ryan Liszka, Trey Castella, Reed Farrington and Justin Allen all recorded sacks in the contest.
The Warhawks return to Perkins Stadium for the regular season finale on November 12. The game has been designated Military Appreciation, Shriner’s and Senior Day. All veterans will receive a free ticket and an additional ticket Saturday (available on day-of purchases at the ticket windows only). Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m.
Daylight Savings Time ends this Sunday, November 6th at 2:00 a.m. In March, the U.S. Senate approved a bill known as the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide. But the legislation stalled in the House, which has not yet scheduled a debate on the topic.
The Rock County Sheriff’s Office offers the following safety reminders to help you prepare for an emergency.
▪ Check household safety items
o Smoke detectors
o Carbon monoxide detectors
o Furnaces
o Wood burning stoves
o Fire extinguishers
▪ Create or update emergency kits for home
and vehicle(s)
o Swap summer items for winter items
o Restock and check expiration dates
• Batteries
• Food
• First aid supplies
For more emergency preparedness tips, visit https://readywisconsin.wi.gov. You can also
follow Ready Wisconsin on Facebook and Twitter.
Editor’s note: The following announcement was provided by the National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan Weather Forecast Office on November 4 at 3:50 p.m.
Winds will increase overnight, with very windy conditions expected on Saturday. Wind gusts to 50-55 MPH are expected in some locations (see above map). Peak wind gusts will occur from late morning through mid afternoon.
-There is a conditional risk for a few spin-up tornadoes along the cold front between about 7 a.m. and noon tomorrow as it surges through the area. It is not clear if enough energy will develop ahead of the front for these to develop, however.
The Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon, 5K, and W3 Fit Kid Shuffle held its tenth annual race banquet on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022, at Willow Brook Golf Course. Race sponsors, team leaders, volunteers, and five local charities came together for an evening to celebrate the success of the 10th Anniversary DWS race.
“The DWS’s mission is to give back to the community and organizations that dedicate their time to support others around the city,” DWS Executive Director Jefferey Knight says.
During the banquet, DWS presented $5,000 to each of the five charity partners, for a total of $25,000 distributed. These five charities include: Working for Whitewater’s Wellness, Bethel House, Whitewater Unified School District, Whitewater LEADS, and the J-Hawk Aquatic Club.
Excluding the DWS donations, an additional $622 was directly donated from anonymous individuals to the charities of their choosing on the DWS website. Over the last ten years, the DWS has raised a total of $254,500 for the local charities of Whitewater.
“It is always a great experience to witness the hard work local sponsors, volunteers, community members, and race partners put into the DWS,” Course Marshall, Jeff Miller said. “The DWS this year is one to remember; to see the community come together and make the DWS a success is incredible.”
The DWS Team would like to thank everyone who came together to make the 10th Anniversary race a success. Celebrating the hard work and dedication that was put forth by volunteers, races, and sponsors, the 10th Anniversary DWS Banquet was incredibly successful.
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 school district to make this a fantastic event that benefits all who participate. For more information about the race visit runwhitewater.com. For general race inquiries, email info@runwhitewater.com
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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