Lynn Binnie

3 WHS Juniors Selected to Attend Badger Girls State

Congratulations Kacie Carollo, Catherine Skindingsrude, and Brianna Staebler for being selected by the Whitewater High School faculty to attend Badger Girls State (BGS) in 2020!!  BGS is a program coordinated by the American Legion Auxiliary to train outstanding junior girls in the science of government and to strengthen their leadership skills.  It will take place June 21 – 26, 2020 at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.  Thank you to the Whitewater American Legion, Rotary Club, & Breakfast Kiwanis Club for sponsoring three girls from Whitewater High School each year!!

Einer Ervin Scheuerman, 96, Whitewater, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.

Einer Ervin Scheuerman, 96, Whitewater, formerly of Racine, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at his home at Blackhawk Manor in Whitewater.

Einer was born on September 14, 1923 in Racine, WI to John and Mabel (Buetow) Scheuerman. He married Mildred Walters on May 4, 1946. She preceded him in death on September 24, 2009. Einer served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in northern France during World War II. He worked for Walker Manufacturing in Racine. In 1978 Einer and Mildred moved to Whitewater Lake where they enjoyed many years of retirement. He liked flower gardening, music and traveling. Einer enjoyed recounting memories of their travels, and he loved being around young people.

He is survived by his children Louise (Chris) Gioe, Frankenmuth, MI, Jill (Dennis) Kirr, Cumming, GA, John (Steven Keller) Scheuerman, Emeryville, CA; daughter-in-law Cheryl Zastrow, Mukwonago, WI; grandchildren Deborah (J. David) Duke, Marcus (Melisse) Gioe, Adam (Tara) Scheuerman, Ryan (Hannah Weston) Scheuerman; 8 great-grandsons; sisters Virginia Dietel, Racine, WI and Rose Stilo, Easley, SC. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son Greg Scheuerman, grandson Daniel Zirbel; sisters Caroline Fehlberg and Shirley Koch; brothers Edward and Milan Scheuerman.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, November 11, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the First English Lutheran Church, 401 W. Main St. Whitewater, WI 53190. Burial will follow at the West Lawn Memorial Park in Racine, WI.

Friends may call at the church on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

As an expression of sympathy you may wish to consider memorials to the Janesville Rotary Botanical Gardens.

The Nitardy Funeral Home, Whitewater is assisting the family, www.nitardyfuneralhome.com.

“Trash Talk: Recycling in Our Communities” – LWV Program, Thurs., 11/21

Join the League of Women Voters-Whitewater Area on Thurs., November 21 at 6:30 pm at the Whitewater Municipal Building, 312 W. Whitewater Street, when we talk trash with representatives from the University, City of Whitewater, and John’s Disposal. Come ready to learn the 6 R’s of Sustainability: rethink, refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle and replace and how you can implement one or more of these practices to help the environment. Do you have a question about what is recyclable and what isn’t? Now’s your chance to ask it and have it answered by the experts.

The League has a long history with waste management. Policy work on solid waste began in 1971 when Leagues studied solid waste disposal and then turned their attention to national policy on reuse, reclamation and recycling.

Our program will be accompanied by an exhibit in the lobby of the Irvin L. Young Library during the month of November.

WE Energies Proposing $370 million natural gas facilities project near Whitewater and Ixonia

WE Energies has requested approval from the WI Public Service Commission to build liquefied natural gas peaking facilities near Whitewater and Ixonia. WE stated that it has not selected specific sites for the two plants, but said one would likely be in Bluff Creek, just southeast of Whitewater.

The plants would take delivery of natural gas by existing pipelines, cool it to -260 degrees F to liquefy it and then store it. The gas would then be heated to vaporize it and be used in the distribution system during high demand periods, often in winter. WE plans to begin construction in late 2020 and place the facilities into service in 2023 or 2024.

For the story in the BizTimes (Milwaukee), click here: https://biztimes.com/370-million-we-energies-project-would-build-natural-gas-facilities-near-ixonia-whitewater/

Helen Johnson, 94, of Lake Geneva passed away on September 16, 2019.

Helen Johnson, 94, of Lake Geneva passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019 at Geneva Lakes Manor.

Helen was born on July 14, 1925 in Chicago to Stanley and Jeanette (Kalas) Kodak. She attended Catholic school. On September 21, 1959 Helen married Edward Johnson.

Helen was an avid Chicago sports fan of the Cubs, Bears and the Bulls. She enjoyed bingo, dancing and music and would oftentimes be found in her chair doing the “jitterbug.”

Helen is survived by her children, Patti (Dale) Ames, Ed (Mindy Musgrove) Johnson, Helen Lower, Candace (Joe) Swenson, Rae Johnson; grandchildren, Cheryl Ganek, Michael Modaff, Sara Fratzke, Molly (Jerry) Riggs, CarrieAnn (Ryan) Stefanelli, Justin Ames, Jeffeory (Cara) Stuenzi, Terrence Miller, Payton Johnson, Paxton Johnson, Paige Johnson, Brielle Johnson, Gabrielle Johnson; great-grandchildren, Trevor Modaff, Amber, Candace Modaff, Mikey Modaff, Mason Riggs, Madeline Riggs, McKenna Riggs, Caden Stefanelli, Enzo Stefanelli, Bain Flyte; and many other relatives.

She is preceded in death by parents, Stanley and Jeanette Kodak; husband, Edward Johnson; brothers, James Kodak, Raymond Kodak; and sisters, Irene Davis and Delphine Kodak.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will take place on November 16, 2019 at noon at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1225 W Main St., Whitewater, WI 53190. A visitation will take place from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass.

Nitardy funeral home is assisting the family with arrangements.

www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

Christine Ann Randall (Granzo) passed on November 1, 2019

Christine Ann Randall (Granzo) passed peacefully at home November 1st, 2019.

Chris grew up in Delavan, WI, where she lived with her parents John and Lois (Sargent) Granzo, and sister Sue. She was a graduate of Delavan/Darien High School. Married (and later divorced) to Donald Randall in spring of ’83, she became a mother to only child DeAnn.

Chris was well known for her work ethic. Most recently she was a long-term employee of Fairhaven Senior Services where she enjoyed her many important positions assisting with dining services. She loved making every resident feel important and valued. Chris was also known for her quick wit and sense of humor!

Chris’s greatest love in life was being a grandmother! Owen was her pride and joy, and she loved to brag on him! The two shared a very special bond.

Chris was preceded in death by her parents John Paul and Lois Mae (Sargent) Granzo, and sister Sue Ellen (Granzo) Murray. She is survived by daughter DeAnn Lee (Ryan) Stritzel and grandson Owen Paul Heussner. Nieces Danell Jordi, Amanda (Murray) Sanchez, and nephew Thomas Jordi. Also, great nieces and nephews.

A grand celebration of life will be held mid-summer 2020. Details will follow as the time nears. Chris’s family will be making their way South to find Chris’s final resting place somewhere warm and sunny.

The family would like to give special thanks to Agrace Hospice Care, and all of the oncology staff at Dean St Mary’s of Janesville. Also, Nitardy Funeral Homes.

Memorials can be made towards Owen’s future educational and “life” needs, as Chris would have wanted.

Nitardy Funeral Home in Whitewater is assisting the family with arrangements.

www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

Advisory Referendum Supports Dissolving Palmyra-Eagle School District; Appeal Board Begins Deliberations

Residents in the Palmyra-Eagle School District in southeastern Wisconsin voted Tuesday, 11/5 in support of dissolving their school district, according to preliminary results of an advisory referendum.  The vote was 1,218 in support of the district’s dissolution and 1,080 against. The vote was advisory and was placed on the ballot by citizens per a petition.

The school board voted in July to dissolve the 769-student district after an April referendum to increase the district’s operating revenue failed.

The School District Boundary Appeal Board (SDBAB) will make a final decision on whether to dissolve the district by January 15. The SDBAB’s first session will take place Thursday, Nov. 7. There is a meeting and orientation that day starting at 2 p.m. at Palmyra-Eagle High School and a public hearing in the gym from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. There will also be public hearings on Nov. 14 and 21.

Public school enrollment is declining in most Wisconsin districts, but in Palmyra-Eagle, it has declined more than 35 percent since 2007.

If the Palmyra-Eagle Area School District is dissolved, its students would be assigned to other area districts. Whitewater is among the possible districts, and the WUSD administration and school board have already begun discussions on that eventuality.

Robert John Miles, 93, Whitewater, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019

Robert John Miles, 93, Whitewater, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Fort Memorial Hospital.

Robert was born on September 15, 1926 in Elkhorn, WI to Ruben and Norma Miles. On November 3, 1956 Robert married Marilyn Sutherland in Whitewater, WI. Robert worked as a Livestock Dealer until his retirement. His life revolved around his work and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marilyn, Whitewater; sons Gordy (Sandy) Miles and Brant (Ivy) Miles of Whitewater; grandchildren Alison (Brian ) Ulrich, Nathan (Becky Marcussen) Miles, Kelcie (Crandel Weismiller) Miles, Alyssa (Trace) Teboda; great-grandchildren Hayden Ulrich, Aspen and Willow Weismiller; Brothers William Miles, Whitewater, Raymond (Waverly) Miles, Whitewater, Harold (Darlene) Miles, Whitewater, David (Joann) Miles, Waunakee, James (Donna) Miles, Fort Atkinson; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Robert Miles and sister Margaret Aarstad.

Funeral Services will be held at the Nitardy Funeral Home 550 N. Newcomb St. Whitewater, WI 53190 on Friday, November 8, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Hillside Cemetery in Whitewater. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.

www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

Spectacular Annual Fall Sculpture Iron Pour at UW-W – Sat., 11/9

The Department of Art and Design hosts its annual Iron Pour on Saturday, November 9 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm with most of the activity happening between 11:00 am  – 2:00 pm in the courtyard of the Sculpture Studio in the Greenhill Center of the Arts Room 1036. Each fall semester, the Sculpture students at UW-Whitewater work together to create a spectacular iron pour event to present to the University as well as the community. Iron casters from all over the country are invited. In the past we have had students from SAIC, Alverno, UW-M, Carthage, UW-Green Bay, UW-Oshkosh.  Alumni and professional artists from Kentucky, Illinois, Wisconsin and Alabama have participated.

The students work for weeks to break iron bathtubs and radiators into Doritos-sized bits so that those bits can be melted down and poured out into molds to create iron sculptures.  Not only do the students get to make work for their class projects, but the iron pour also acts as a fund-raiser for other events throughout the semester such as bringing in visiting artists, or taking regional field trips. The community is invited to purchase sand molds, called scratch blocks, so that they can create their own designs and, after watching the pour, can go home with their very own iron tile!

The event is free and open to everyone.  It will take place this semester on Saturday, November 9 with most of the action taking place between 11am and 2pm.  Come and go as you please or stay for the day.  Scratch blocks can be purchased anytime from the Sculpture studio, CA1036, up until 10am, November 9. For more information contact: Teresa at 262-472-5570 or lindt@uww.edu

Big Second Half Pushes No. 3 Warhawks to WIAC Win

Alex Peete ran 26 times for 145 yards and 1 TD.

The No. 3 ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team rushed for 207 yards and registered 21 second-half points Saturday in a 21-17 victory over UW-La Crosse in a Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference game in front of 7,522 fans at Perkins Stadium.

Trailing 17-14 five minutes into the fourth quarter, the Warhawks (8-0 overall, 5-0 WIAC) connected on a big play as junior quarterback Zach Oles hit junior wide receiver Ryan Wisniewski for a 57-yard pass down to the Eagles’ 18-yard line. Two plays later, senior running back Jarrod Ware busted up the middle for a 10-yard touchdown to give UW-Whitewater the lead with 8:36 on the clock.

Ryan Wisniewski with a 27 yard kickoff return in the first quarter. He also caught 5 passes for 111 yards.

UW-La Crosse (5-3, 3-2) drove 53 yards down to the Warhawks’ 18-yard line. On second-and-10, junior defensive back Mark McGrath tallied his team-leading fourth interception of the year to give UW-W the ball back with 4:41 to play.

UW-Whitewater converted on a third-and-5 on the fifth play of the next drive when Oles hit freshman wide receiver Sam DeLany for nine yards. On fourth-and-5 from the UW-W 41-yard line, the Eagles were flagged for an illegal substitution, and the Warhawks knelt out the clock.

Zach Oles completed 11 of 18 passes for 171 yards and 1 TD. He also ran 7 times for 36 yards.

Junior running back Alex Peete led the Warhawks with 26 carries for 145 yards and one touchdown, and Wisniewski collected five receptions for 111 yards. Oles finished with 171 passing yards and one score.

Junior linebacker Kaleb Kaminski led the defense with 10 tackles, including three for a loss. McGrath and senior linebacker Matt Anderson posted seven tackles apiece, and senior defensive back Nate Tranel added six stops.

UW-Whitewater was held scoreless in the first half for the first time this season as UW-La Crosse took a 3-0 advantage into halftime on a field goal kicked on the first drive of the contest. The Warhawks drove deep into Eagle territory on two occasions, but were stymied in both trips.

UW-La Crosse was first on the board in the second half, taking a 10-0 lead midway through the third quarter.

On the ensuing drive, UW-Whitewater drove 85 yards in only six plays as Oles completed two passes to Wisniewski for 48 yards and Peete rushed three straight plays for 40 yards, including a 37-yarder and a 2-yarder for a touchdown with 5:29 remaining in the period.

The Warhawks took their first lead at the 14:14 mark of the fourth quarter as Oles found Holte in the corner for a 10-yard touchdown. The drive was set up by a key defensive stop on fourth down near midfield.

The Eagles took the lead right back at 17-14 with 9:51 to go, setting the stage for UW-Whitewater’s second comeback of the day.

The Warhawks conclude their regular season home schedule next Saturday, Nov. 9, as they host UW-Stout. Kickoff is slated for 2 p.m. at Perkins Stadium.