By Tom Ganser Correspondent On Dec. 7 the UW-Whitewater Community Optimist Club helped put 600 people from Whitewater and surrounding communities in the holiday mood during the 21st annual “Breakfast with Santa.” Several members of the UW-Whitewater Student Optimist Club also volunteered their time support the efforts of coordinators Carol […]
Author: Heather Ruenz
Council hears communication bridge proposal
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Seeking a happy medium between two extremes, Whitewater officials are considering a proposal to pool resources with the Walworth County Sheriff’s Department for dispatch services. Police Chief Lisa Otterbacher last week came before the Common Council with a proposal dubbed “the communication bridge.” As part of […]
AmeriCorps Farm to School adds local site
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has announced the addition of a 14th AmeriCorps Farm to School host site for the 2013-2014 school year. CESA Purchasing, Whitewater, began hosting a Farm to School member on Nov. 1. “I am happy to welcome CESA Purchasing to our program,” […]
East Gateway project enters final preliminary stages
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With construction of the much-ballyhooed East Gateway project expected to be less than a year away, Whitewater officials are in the process of putting some of the finishing touches on the preliminary work. One of the final preliminary steps is an environmental soil study of the […]
Makerspace vision shared with Common Council
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Further details about Whitewater’s recently launched Makerspace chapter were unveiled recently. Executive Director Brienne Diebolt-Brown came before the Common Council at its Nov. 19 meeting with details of the newly formed organization, which has a mission statement of “cross-pollinating ideas, becoming active and thoughtful consumers and […]
Swimmers end season with awards banquet
The Whitewater High School girls’ swim team, following a trip to state competition for some members, finished the season with an awards banquet. The following awards were presented: Sara Foucault – Captain, SLC 2nd team All Conference, Most Valuable Swimmer, Record Holder 7 events, Top 10 in 8 events, State […]
Girl Scout Troop plans trip to Europe
Rocky Rococo’s to host fundraiser Monday Members of Whitewater Girl Scout Troop #3336 have planned a 10-day educational trip to London, Paris, Rome and Florence in July 2015 through EF Tours For Girl Scouts. The troop has much of their itinerary set up including visits to Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, […]
Whitewater boys control McFarland
By Adam Knoll Sports Correspondent The 2013-’14 season has begun on a high note for the Whippets after a 53-46 victory over the McFarland Spartans in the team’s first game last Friday night. Whitewater won every quarter, though the contest was close throughout. Senior Brett Harms, last season’s scoring leader […]
Warhawks keep on rollin’
The Warhawks continue their winning ways last Saturday, with a convincing 33-3 victory over Franklin. Brady Grayvold, top, who tied the school record with three interceptions on the day, makes a touchdown-saving tackle. Jordan Ratliffe, below, was the leading rusher carrying the ball 17 times for a total of 59 […]
Sassy Shirts gets green light for expansion
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A warehouse facility has been given authority to expand, following approval by the Whitewater Plan and Architectural Review Commission. Representatives of Sassy Shirts, 218 Elkhorn Road, have proposed a 2,400-square-foot addition to the company’s existing facility to accommodate storage for the growing business. All of the […]
