By Jeanine Fassl Contributor The Whitewater Nifty Ladies Red Hat Society meet for breakfast at Jessica’s Family Restaurant March 13 in their pajamas. Seventeen members decided to venture out much earlier in the day than the normal Monday meeting time and decided to have a child-like attitude by bringing their […]
Month: March 2014
Wheelchair basketball teams keep on rollin’
By Tom Ganser Correspondent The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Womens and Mens Wheelchair basketball teams were honored with a dinner March 16 at the First United Methodist Church in Whitewater in celebration of each team’s achievements in capturing the national title for the 2013-14 season. In addition, the athletes were recognized […]
City earmarks $20K for study on wage rates
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Whitewater officials are seeking outside expertise to determine whether its employee wage and classification rates are on par with similar communities. The Common Council on March 4 voted to seek out a request for proposals for a wage and classification study. Up to $20,000 has been […]
MARY MAURER
Mary Maurer, 98, of East Troy, died March 23, 2014. She was born Aug. 24, 1915, in Monaca, Pa. She lived in Monaca until age 89 when she moved to East Troy to be near her family. She lived an independent and active life and was a very special lady […]
Go wild in Whitewater
Jack Hanna and animals set making stop April 7 Downtown Whitewater, Inc. will welcome nationally known animal-expert Jack Hanna to Whitewater on Monday, April 7 for a “Whitewater Gone Wild Safari.” Hanna will bring a variety of wild animals, which may include penguins, leopards and palm civets for two shows, […]
DR. EVERETT FULTON
Dr. Everett Fulton, 87, of Whitewater, died Dec. 19, 2013 in his sleep at The Glen in Whitewater. He was born on Feb. 14, 1926, in Eugene, Ore., the first son of the Rev. E.J. and Pauline (Smyly) Fulton. He graduated from Eugene High School and went on to be […]
JOYCE I. BECKER
Joyce Irene (Finney) Becker, 87, of Palmyra, died March 20, 2014. She was born on July 19, 1926, in North Prairie. She graduated from Waukesha High School and received her teaching degree from Whitewater Teacher’s College. She married William Becker on June 24, 1950. She was an elementary school teacher […]
Brodhead a thorn in the Whippets side
By Adam Knoll Sports Correspondent In what was a justified run toward state, the Lady Whippets stumbled against Brodhead and brought their season to a close, 47-42 in the WIAA Sectionals. In what head coach Judy Harms described as a “quiet locker room”, all that the girls can do now […]
Safety a top priority for council
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent On the heels of one council member’s request, Whitewater officials recently reviewed what mechanisms the city has in place for potentially hazardous situations on private properties. Issues could range from diseased trees to unsound structures. Last month, council member Ken Kidd suggested the city have a […]
GERALD WILLIAM MEYER
Gerald William Meyer, 90, of Williams Bay, formerly of Elkhorn, died March 22, 2014, at his home at Sherwood Lodge in Williams Bay. Jerry was born Feb. 6, 1924, in Whitewater to William and Ruth (Scharine) Meyer. Jerry farmed all his life and lived on his farm in Johnstown Township […]
