The true story of the June 2018 Thailand Tham Luang Cave rescue of 13 young boys and their coach, trapped in a cavern with rising water. A emotional story that riveted the world. Directed by Ron Howard; starring Colin Farrell, Viggo, Mortensen, and Joel Edgerton.
Seniors in the Park is located in Starin Park, 504 W. Starin Road. Although there is no charge to attend, regular participants are encouraged to join Seniors in the Park. The annual fee for residents of the Whitewater Unified School District is $10 and non-residents is $15. The funds support about half of the cost of our front desk staff person for 15 hours per week. The rest comes our of our fundraising monies. If you cannot afford the fee, we have a fund that will cover it for you. Fees are accepted at the Starin Park Community Building or online at https://schedulesplus.com/wwtr/kiosk/
After a very busy road construction season, the last major detour in the city has been lifted with the reopening of Fremont Street. Phase I of the reconstruction began on April 22, at which time it was projected that Fremont Street might reopen by September 1.
Editor’s note: The Banner appreciates having permission to use the image on the homepage by Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay.
The Water Utility will begin its semi-annual water main and hydrant flushing program on Monday, September 23, through Friday, September 27, 2024.
Flushing of water mains is necessary to test the hydrants to make sure adequate flow and pressure is available. It also confirms the fire hydrants and valves are operating correctly. In addition, it enhances water quality by removing sediment from the pipes in order to maintain water clarity and quality in the distribution pipes.
Occasionally, water becomes discolored after hydrant flushing. If this happens turn on an outside spigot or a cold water tap, in the lowest level of your home, for a few minutes until the water clears. If it doesn’t clear the first time, wait a few minutes and run the water again. You may want to wait until the crew has left the area and the water settles down before running your water tap.
Additionally, caution should be exercised in washing of white clothing. Discoloration of water, due to flushing, WILL stain white clothing. Therefore, you should avoid washing clothes until the water clears.
If the Water Utility crew experiences more repairs than expected throughout the week, flushing may continue into the following week. Thank you for your patience and understanding during water main and hydrant flushing.
Jim Bergner, Superintendent Water Utility jbergner@whitewater-wi.gov (262) 473-0560
Local staff members were joined by representatives of nearby ALDI stores and corporate staff for the ribbon cutting.
By Lynn Binnie Whitewater Banner volunteer staff whitewaterbanner@gmail.com
Update 9/20/24 @ 8:40 a.m. – Mark Dorn indicates that, “The ALDI flyer not in this week’s Walworth County shopper was in this week’s Whitewater Register and Palmyra Enterprise. It was a separate grand opening section with a five dollar off of $30 purchase coupon. I remain a print subscriber to both the Register and the Enterprise.”
ALDI promised that the first 100 customers for their grand opening on September 19 would receive a Golden Ticket that could be worth up to $100, plus a free eco-friendly bag stuffed with ALDI products. That promotion helped to bring out a line of at least 212 people, as counted by a store employee, before the ribbon cutting at 8:50 a.m. that celebrated the long-awaited opening of the doors of the first free-standing grocery store in Whitewater since 2015. The parking lot was completely full, and as a consequence the western portion of the Walmart parking lot looked like it must be Black Friday.
Larry Kachel indicated that the prior property owner [DLK related] had been in discussion with ALDI beginning in 2017, but the company had concluded that the traffic counts and population did not meet their minimum criteria. Kachel hastened to add that the late Jim Allen’s persistent efforts over many years to attract a store should also be recognized. Tom Howard, ALDI’s regional real estate developer, told the Banner that the city became a viable possibility for a store as a result of the success that the company has recently enjoyed with other stores in rural areas. Jon Kachel indicated that discussions have taken place with a variety of prospects regarding the property located between ALDI and Culver’s, but nothing has come together yet.
Trevor Dimpfl, Kayla Ayres, Olivia Zinanni, and Danielle Swaisgood (L-R) were the first in line.
Those at the very front of the line, four UW-W students, indicated that they had arrived at 4:45 a.m. They said that they were excited about having a second option for groceries. Hailing from the Madison area, they’d already had the opportunity to shop at an ALDI store.
Nancy Denzin’s goodie bag
Nancy arrived at 6:30 a.m. and was #41 in line
Katrina Stark was lucky #100.
The one hundredth person in line was Katrina Stark, a university student who was proud to say that she’s from Wisconsin’s first capitol, Belmont. Her just-in-time arrival had been at 7:20 a.m, still rather early for a 9:00 opening. The woman immediately behind Stark described herself as being one of the “disgruntled,” stating that she would have been among the chosen if there hadn’t been a few line crashers. She and others felt that the numbers should have been passed out earlier. The woman was among those who had successfully dissuaded the store employee from giving a number to one of the interlopers.
A previous Whitewater Banner post provides many details about the store. Here we need to correct a couple of previous misstatements and offer some new discoveries:
Correction regarding WIC (a supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants and Children): The Banner erroneously stated that ALDI accepts WIC EBT cards. This is not true. ALDI does not accept WIC as a payment. We regret this error. ALDI does accept the Quest EBT card from the Wisconsin FoodShare program. [This program has also been known as food stamps or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.)]
Curbside pickup will be available starting October 3. The signs on either side of the banner designate reserved stalls for pickup.
Correction regarding curbside pickup orders: We previously indicated that the store would not offer pickup of online orders. It turns out that this service will be offered beginning on October 3. Orders may be placed through the website [aldi.us] or app. There are three parking spaces in front of the store that are designated for customers with pickups. Delivery service is expected to soon be offered by Instacart, which already provides service from the Janesville ALDI.
Meat and seafood
Beer and ale — New Glarus doesn’t seem to have a prime location.
Even “sibling store” Trader Joe’s Two Buck Chuck sells for more than $2 in most states now.
Tobacco/Alcohol: The store doesn’t sell any tobacco products. It does sell beer and wine; however, the beer section primarily features ale. There are no national brands of beer, but New Glarus is featured.
Pricing: As with many chain stores, the prices may vary from one location to another. Additionally, the Banner was told that a number of prices may change every Thursday based on market conditions. On Thursday, gallons of 1% and 2% milk were priced at $1.99; whole milk cost $3.05. A dozen eggs sold for $1.06. A pound of butter was $1.99, with a limit of four. In Janesville on the same day all of the milk was priced at $2.66 and eggs were $2.99. Though it was not indicated, Whitewater’s low prices may have been grand opening specials.
It’s Oktoberfest time, so the ALDI Finds [“Aisle of Shame”] features a number of German desserts. Deutsche Kuche means “German cuisine,” and this cake is imported.
European products: A longtime ALDI shopper states that she enjoys trying the various European products that are offered. Currently, a representative stated, there are more German products in stock than usual in celebration of Oktoberfest, and German products are especially featured once a quarter.
“ALDI Finds” [“Aisle of Shame”] fans will be impressed that the frozen food section is at least twice as large as the section in the Janesville store.
This sign is on the non-frozen “ALDI Finds” section. In this store that section isn’t right across from the frozen FINDS section. Items in “The Aisle of Shame” are typically not restocked when sold out.
The non-frozen ALDI Finds always includes many seasonal decorations.
Checkouts: The self-service registers only accept credit/debit cards (perhaps also FoodShare EBT.) It was indicated that there will also always be an attended cash register. A regional manager stated that virtually all staff are cross-trained, and in a given shift an employee might run a register, stock some shelves and do some cleaning.
Electric carts: Though there is not yet an electric cart for shopper use, when the Banner told the district manager that one of our readers had expressed that he needs to use one, the manager stated that he would request that at least one be provided.
Restrooms are located at the front of the store.
What happened to the Walworth County Smart Shop flyer? For years this “shopper” that comes in the U.S. Mail has included an ALDI flyer. Strangely, at least some local residents did not receive the flyer in this week’s mail. The district manager is looking into this.
A card with three coupons for $5 off a $30 purchase was being distributed. The first coupon is good from September 25 to October 1; the other two, in the succeeding weeks.
It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society.
Continuing our deep dive into the East Side School (Washington School), here is a photograph from the period 1945-1955. In this image, the school has received a new front entrance since 1907, but more interestingly, there is a large tube “fire escape” on the side wall. This fire escape was put on the school building in the summer of 1945 and was seen as a way to quickly move students out of the second floor in case of a fire. I wonder how many readers remember sliding down this tube in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Did fire drills use this tube? Did kids slide down without permission?
Join us next week for more from the Whitewater Historical Society.
Barbara L. Saladin, 87, of Dousman passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Angels Grace in Oconomowoc surrounded by her loving family.
Barbara was born on August 24, 1937 to Edith Doxtator. She married Richard Laing and together they had two daughters. They were wed until his passing in 1987. Barbara retired from the Crestwood Bakery in West Allis. After retirement, Barbara continued to decorate cakes for bakeries. Barbara remarried to Joe Saladin until his passing in 2015.
She was a singer with the Oneida Singers.
Barbara enjoyed singing especially Oneida songs, baking Christmas cookies, and most of all spending time with family. She also enjoyed camping and traveling to Las Vegas with her family. Barbara loved animals, cats and dogs both.
Barbara is survived by her daughters, Faith (Jay Dusenbury) Shattuck, Barbara (Jack) Reich; grandchildren, Dustin (Courtney) Shattuck, Brandon Shattuck, Greg (Christy) Loeffler, Angel (Scott) Loose; great-grandchildren, Oliver Shattuck, Lance Freeman, Adrian Loeffler, Milani Loose, Gage Loose; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Edith Doxtator and Reinie Baake; and husbands, Richard Laing and Joe Saladin.
A memorial service will take place at 4 PM on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Nitardy Funeral Home, 550 N. Newcomb St., Whitewater, WI 53190. A visitation will take place from 2 PM until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Association.
The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Angels Grace for their exceptional care for Barbara.
By Angela Kelm Asst. Athletic Director for Sports Information
The No. 3 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team will be back in front of the Warhawk faithful at Perkins Stadium this Saturday. UWW will host the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor with kickoff slated for 1 p.m. The game is the team’s annual Alumni Day presented by Mercyhealth.
Latest Rankings The Warhawks are ranked third in the latest D3football.com and American Football Coaches Association Division III polls. UMHB is receiving votes in the pair of national polls.
UWW’s Last Time Out The Warhawks are coming off of a 24-14 road win over Division II’s Roosevelt University. UW-Whitewater capitalized on defense and special teams to put up 17 points in the third quarter to bolster the win.
Quarterback Jason Ceniti found Drake Martin on a short pass for the first touchdown of the game. The Warhawk defense provided a boost on the first drive of the second half last week. On the third play of the third quarter, UWW pushed the Laker quarterback back into his own end zone where a fumble was recovered by Lucas Sadler for the defensive touchdown. Later in the quarter, Tyler Vasey hauled in a kickoff at the two-yard line and went the distance for the 98-yard kick return TD.
UMHB’s Last Time Out The Crusaders defeated Westgate Christian University 85-6 last week. UMHB put up 71 points in the first half alone. Kamerin Ferguson averaged 30.8 yards per carry with 185 yards on 6 rushes including a pair of touchdowns. Four Crusaders saw action at QB with Isaac Phe connecting on 7 of 9 passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns. Six receivers tallied catches on the day as Mary Hardin-Baylor posted 562 yards of total offense.
On the Air Saturday’s game will air live on the WIAC Network courtesy of UWWTV. The contest can also be heard on 105.9 FM The Hog in the Whitewater area, or online.
Series This is the 11th matchup between these two powerhouse programs. The Warhawks own the series 8-2 and have won the last two games. Last season, UWW topped the Cru in Belton, Texas 17-14. In 2022, UW-Whitewater won 28-24 in a thriller at The Perk. From 2007-2019, the Warhawks met UMHB six times in the NCAA Division III Playoffs. UWW was 4-2 over that span of postseason matchups.
Jenna Weinfurt, Hannah Proctor and Chloe Werner go up for a block at UW-Oshkosh (Steve Frommell)
By Angela Kelm Asst. Athletic Director for Sports Information
Box Score | Oshkosh, Wis. — The No. 3 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater women’s volleyball team suffered its first loss of the season in a five-setter at No. 5 UW-Oshkosh Wednesday. The Titans took the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference opener 25-18, 13-25, 22-25, 25-23, 15-10.
The Warhawks had the opening serve and Alayna Jansky registered the first point of the contest with a kill. Her tip off the hands of the Titan blocks fell to the floor for a 1-0 UWW lead. The rest of the set belonged to UW-Oshkosh. The Titans continued to build a lead with scrappy play – extending rallies and eventually taking the set 25-18.
UW-Whitewater came out on fire in the second set. The Warhawks jumped out to an 8-2 lead bolstered by a pair of kills from Jansky and a huge block from Chloe Werner and Hannah Proctor.
After a pair of Jenna Weinfurt kills and another big block – this time from Proctor and Weinfurt – the Titans signaled for timeout, their second of the set, with UWW leading 12-4. UWO scored three straight out of the timeout until Weinfurt and Abbie Dix registered back-to-back kills to pull the momentum back to the Warhawks.
Later in the set, a pair of consecutive blocks had UW-Whitewater energized. Jansky, Dix and Krzus were a towering wall in the middle turning away an attack from a middle hitter. Dix and Krzus followed with another block on the very next play to make it 20-10. The Warhawks went on to even the match with a 25-13 set two victory capped by a Jansky ace.
The UWW offense hit their stride in the second set with a .333 attack percentage including 12 kills – 8 from Jansky. Meanwhile, the defense tallied five blocks including three from Dix.
Set three was much more like the top five matchup fans were expecting – a back-and-forth battle with the squads trading leads and momentum. With 17 ties and 7 lead changes, it was a hard cross from Jansky that just nicked the line and a block from Proctor and Werner that gave UWW set point. Werner found the deep corner on an attack for the kill and a 25-22 Warhawk win.
The Titans held the lead for the majority of set four. UW-Whitewater pulled to within one multiple times, but each time UWO had a response. Trailing 16-12, the Warhawks called timeout. Out of the break, the teams traded points with the long rallies continuing to favor the Titans.
Still, the Warhawks showcased their resilience. Trailing by five 21-16, Jansky sparked a run with back-to-back absolute smashes followed by a Werner and Proctor block to pull within two and force a UWO timeout.
A Titan attack error had the margin at one before consecutive kills pushed the lead back to three, 23-20. This time, it was UWW’s turn to call timeout.
The Warhawks went to Jansky on the other side of the break for a kill off the top of the block. A pair of UWO miscues knotted the game 23-23. A kill and UWW attack error sent the match into a decisive fifth set.
Early attack errors proved costly as the Warhawks trailed 8-5 at the side switch. UWW would pull to within one, 10-9, but the Titans went on to take the set 15-10.
Three Warhawks registered double digit kills led by Jansky’s 21. Weinfurt added 14 while Werner was the most efficient with 11 kills in 29 attempts with just 2 errors. Krzus posted 49 assists in the match.
Jaedynn Evans was stellar in the backcourt with 26 digs. Weinfurt joined her teammate in double figures with 15.
UW-Whitewater won the battle at the net with 15.5 blocks compared to Oshkosh’s 8.0. Proctor tallied nine with a solo and eight assisted. Opposite of Proctor in the middle, Dix added six including a solo and five assisted. Werner and Krzus registered five assist blocks each.
The Warhawks will head to Washington University in St. Louis this weekend for a pair of matches against ranked teams. UWW will face No. 7 La Verne Friday and No. 15 Gustavus Adolphus Saturday.
