Lynn Binnie

Concert in the Park Thursday Ladies Must Swing

Concert In The Park, Thursday, July 27th Ladies Must Swing @ 7p.m. Cravath Lakefront Park

It’s going to be an amazing night of Jazz in the Park! Grab your blanket, dinner and join us for this Free & Family Concert In The Park with Ladies Must Swing. Concert starts at 7:00 p.m. 

Ladies Must Swing is about inspiration and encouragement given by lovers of good music and finding out what entertains and makes them happy. Over 22 years ago, LMS became Ladies Must Swing which came from Linda Marty Schmitz, President of the Madison Jazz Society, which also gave us our very first performance opportunity!

The presence of women playing jazz has gotten a lot of attention over the last decade and we are grateful for that. We intend to keep the musical momentum going and invite you to come see us, hear us, dance to us, celebrate with us, and re-live history!

Thank you to our Sponsor Whitewater TDS Fiber.

Police: “Attempted Child Abduction Did Not Occur”

Editor’s note: The following press release was received from the Whitewater Police Department. The original report on the Banner may be found here.

Whitewater Police Department Notifies Community that Attempted Child Abduction Did Not Occur

July 24th, 2023 – The Whitewater Police Department wishes to notify the community that continued investigation into the reported child abduction attempt revealed that the incident did not occur. The reporting individual informed police that the account given was false. Based on this information, there is no known threat to the community, and all previously provided suspect descriptions should be disregarded. We are continuing to work with the reporting individual to ensure any necessary services are provided.

WHS Classes of ’53 & ’54 Reunion (Class of ’54 pictured here)

Photo by Tom Ganser at 841 Brewhouse, Whitewater, Wisconsin, on July 8, 2023.
 
WHS Class of 1953
Front row (left to right):  Wesley Vance, Lois (Anderson) Benes, John Suby, Donna (Trewyn) Kasnick, Thedonia (Williams) Kerska, Don Triebold, Bill Gruetzman
Back row (left to right):  Vernon Hansen, Henry Meisner, John Roe, Nathan Schneider
 
Photo by Tom Ganser at 841 Brewhouse, Whitewater, Wisconsin, on July 8, 2023.

WHS Class of 1954
Front row (left to right):  Ann (Prior) Frey, Lynn (Bigelow) Arnold, Gus Vanderveen, Dean Tucker
Back row (left to right):  Evelyn (Miller) Schneider, Ron Socwell, Bruce Lyon

This Week’s City Meeting

City of Whitewater Urban Forestry Commission – Monday @ 4:30 p.m.
Agenda
Cravath Lakefront Room – 2nd Floor and Virtual
312 W. Whitewater St.
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/603819989
You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 603-819-989
United States: +1 (571) 317-3122

Ben Heller, WHS ’09, Pitches Another Scoreless Inning Vs. Brewers on Sunday

Heller pitching on 7/21/23 – Photo courtesy of Tim Zuehlke

On Sunday the Atlanta Braves won their second game of the three game series against the Brewers at American Family Field, 4-2. Ben Heller, WHS ’09, pitched his second inning of the series, having allowed no scores on either occasion.

Bottom 8th

Pitching Substitution

Pitching Change: Ben Heller replaces Daysbel Hernandez.

Single

Christian Yelich singles on a ground ball to center fielder Michael Harris II.

Grounded Into DP

William Contreras grounds into a double play, shortstop Orlando Arcia to second baseman Ozzie Albies to first baseman Matt Olson. Christian Yelich out at 2nd. William Contreras out at 1st. 

2 outs

ATL 4,

MIL 2

Walk

Willy Adames walks.

Single

Sal Frelick singles on a ground ball to left fielder Kevin Pillar. Willy Adames to 2nd.

Strikeout

Andruw Monasterio strikes out swinging. 

3 outs

ATL 4,

MIL 2

Our Readers Share: Al Stanek – Resting Buck

Al Stanek captured this photo of a resting buck on July 21, “just off the Ice Age bike trail.”

Our thanks to Al Stanek for sharing this beautiful image.

— Our Readers Share: We hope that you might have something that you’d be willing to share.  Anything that’s been created by someone else should, of course, be credited, and you should ask their permission if you’re able. We cannot post copyrighted material without permission. We can’t guarantee that we’ll have space for all submissions, and contributions will be subject to editorial board approval. The one definite exclusion is anything politically oriented. We will assume that you’re willing for us to include your name as the submitter unless you indicate that you prefer to remain anonymous. Send to whitewaterbanner@gmail.com or click on “submit a story” near the top right of our homepage.  Thanks for thinking about this!

Obituary: Teresa Ann (McDonald) Hering, 76

Teresa Ann (McDonald) Hering left this world on July 9, 2023 due to complications from Alzheimer ’s disease. Terry was born February 16, 1947, to Keith and Mildred (Northrup) McDonald in Canton, IL. She was the youngest of 7 and spent her childhood on the family farm near Genoa City, WI helping care for chickens, cows, cats, and dogs. 

Terry studied education at the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater (UWW), where she met Timothy Hering. They married on August 2, 1969, and started their family in Whitewater, WI.

Terry worked many different jobs, but her favorite was being a mom. She spent 20 years at the UWW and retired after 11 years in the library. In retirement she was able to follow her passion of sharing her paintings with the world.

Tere was a ray of sunshine throughout her life. She loved cats and dogs, music, singing, art, beauty, the ocean, travel, gardening, laughing, and being Ama to her grandchildren. She was a talented artist, and the best at supporting her family and friends. Tere loved to share her fun and was quite often goofy and helped to keep those around her looking on the bright side of life.

She is survived by daughters, Amy Hering Randall of St. Paul, MN, Kelly (Chad) Murray of Eau Claire, WI, and Laura (Joe) Granger of Duluth, MN, grandchildren, Vida, Elsa, Zen, Daniel, Iris, and Violet, siblings Mary Miller, and Paul (Sue) McDonald, many loving nieces and nephews, and many friends made during her journey through this life.

Tere was preceded in death by her parents, Keith and Mildred McDonald, husband, Tim Hering, and siblings Gary MacDonald, Sabra Burkoth, William McDonald, and Sandy McDonald.

We wish Tere many more happy adventures, and will always try to carry her love of beauty, nature, laughter, and kindness with us.

Teresa’s family wishes to thank her loving caregivers at Azura Memory Care and with St. Croix Hospice and asks that memorials be sent to the Stand in the Light Memory Choir of Eau Claire, WI (https://www.standinthelightmemorychoir.org) or the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (https://www.adrc.wisc.edu/give). A Celebration of Life is being planned for a later date.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin is assisting the family. Online condolences may be shared at www.cremationsociety-wi.com.

Celebration of Life for Buck and Mary Westrick

There will be a celebration of life gathering for Buck and Mary Westrick on August 17th at 1:00 p.m. at Willow Brook Golf Course in Whitewater, WI. Would love to share and hear your stories of Mary and Buck.  A small luncheon will be served along with cash bar. Everyone is welcome.

The obituary for Buck may be viewed here, and for Mary, here.

Obituary: Sally L. Lilly, 82

Sally L. Lilly, age 82, of Whitewater passed away on July 19, 2023. She was born in North Prairie, WI to Maurice “Tex” and Edna Mae (Edwards) Klix. Sally graduated from Mukwonago High School in 1959. In 1961 Sally married Ralph Lilly in North Prairie, WI.

Sally worked as a file clerk for Burns Industrial before her retirement in 1994.

Throughout her life Sally loved many things such as: living at the “Lilly Pad” farm for 50 years, spending time with her family, trips to the casino, scratch offs, playing the lottery, watching her birds, and her 4’oclock beer time.

Sally is survived by her daughter Lisa (Denis) Dahm of Milton, WI, son Mark (Marci) Lilly of Whitewater, WI, four grandchildren Ian (Stefanie) of Janesville, WI, Mitchell (Colleen) of Palatine, IL, Marshall of Boston, MA, and Morgan (Rafael) of Janesville, WI, three great-grandchildren Averie, Alaric, and Nora. Also her sister Dawn (Gary) Jones of Pewaukee, WI and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ralph, and sister Norene.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, July 24, 2023 at Nitardy Funeral Home in Whitewater, WI. Prior to the service there will be a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Following the service burial will take place in Hillside Cemetery in Whitewater, WI.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made out to American Lung Association.

Junior Whippets Brought Home Championship Title

The Whitewater Junior Whippets brought home the championship title in the 10U, Class C Division of the Major Youth Baseball League for their 2023 season. Comprised of 8-10 year-olds from all three Whitewater elementary schools, this team played an incredible season with not only a championship win but an overall 16-3 record for the season. Congratulations to our Junior Whippets!

Editor’s note: This announcement was provided by Mike Kachel.