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Curtis’ Marker Extends Unbeaten Streak for UW-W Women’s Soccer

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater women’s soccer team recorded its third straight shutout Tuesday afternoon, October 15, with a 1-0 victory over Central (Iowa) in a non-conference affair at Fiskum Field, the final non-league game for UW-W this season.

The Warhawks (8-4-3 overall) extended their active unbeaten streak to eight matches thanks to another stellar performance by the back line and senior goalkeeper Sara Klimisch and a goal by sophomore forward Savannah Curtis in the 39th minute.

Eleven minutes passed from kickoff before freshman forward Olivia May put the first shot on goal. The Dutch (5-7-2) tallied two corner kicks over the next six minutes, but UW-Whitewater held strong in front of net.

The two teams exchanged possessions before Curtis rebounded a shot by sophomore midfielder Madison Mikalauski that hit the post. It was Curtis’ fifth goal of the season and MIkalauski’s first assist.

The Warhawks registered three corner kicks in the first 15 minutes of the second half. Klimisch saved two shots in a four-minute span near the midway point of the period.

Curtis earned another chance in the 82nd minute, but missed her chip wide left. Junior forward Anna Brodjian squared up a shot just outside of the 18-yard box in the final minute, but it was saved by the goalkeeper.

Klimisch (5-3-2) totaled three saves for her third straight shutout and fifth on the season.

UW-Whitewater resumes Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play Saturday, Oct. 19 at UW-Stevens Point. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m.

Manitowoc Minute’s Charlie Berens: WHITEWATER POLICE K-9 UNIT Benefit at Young Auditorium – TODAY (Sat., 10/19)

Oh my gosh, da Manitowoc Minute is back on da road coming to UW-Whitewater real quick once. It’s a brand new show that’s one part Manitowoc Minute, one part Charlie Berens and three parts Craigslist. What could possibly go wrong? Get some tickets real quick once and keep ‘er movin! (As of 10/16 the main floor is nearly sold out, but there are plenty of seats available in the balcony.)

Comedian, host, actor and Emmy-winning journalist Charlie Berens is a dynamic talent in the comedy world. Berens is the creator and star of the Manitowoc Minute. In 6 months he transformed the viral video series into an hour-long variety show selling out venues, sometimes within minutes. Charlie’s career extends beyond the Manitowoc Minute. From creating content for Funny or Die, TBS Digital and Fox Sports 1, to hosting shows for Fox, CBS Sports Network and Variety, Berens’ skill set proves invaluable in a rapidly changing media landscape.

Saturday, 10/19, 8 p.m., Young Auditorium. Reserved seats are $25 for adults and $15 for UW-W students. Proceeds benefit the Whitewater Police Department K-9 Unit. Tickets may be purchased at the Box Office in the Center for the Arts or University Center, by calling 262-472-2222, or online at https://tickets.uww.edu/Online/default.asp

Discover Whitewater Series a Success; Race Winners Announced

The 2019 Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay and 5K was a success!

This year the overall winners for the women were Andie Shine in first place, 1:19:12.40, Jessa Victor in second place, 1:19:55.06, and Jenny Zwagerman in third place, 1:21:56.36.

The overall winners for the men were Brian Finnel in first place, 1:13:31.01, Tyler Zwagerman in second place, 1:17:31.34, and Alec Meixelsperger in third place, 1:18:48.56.

The following five local organizations will receive donation checks from the race’s proceeds at a banquet on October 17: Bethel House, Whitewater LEADS, Working for Whitewater’s Wellness, Whitewater Unified School District and J-Hawks Aquatic Club.

Robert A. Riedel, 81, of Palmyra passed away on October 11, 2019

Robert A Riedel, 81, of Palmyra passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019. Robert was born on December 17, 1937 in Edgerton to Clarence and Lillian (Elsing) Riedel. He spent his young life working on the family farm and graduated from Whitewater High School in 1955. In December of 1959, he married Judith Smith at Fort Atkinson. They have three children, Timothy, Sandra, and Daniel.


Bob started his career as a semi-truck driver and then later became a diesel truck mechanic. Bob was a member of the local Lions Club and Snowmobile Club. His hobbies include, snowmobiling, four-wheeling, racing cars, tractor pulls, NASCAR races, and Packer Games.

He is preceded in death by his parents, older brother, and great-grandson. Bob is survived by, his three children, seven grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.


A celebration of life in Bob’s memory will take place on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Squidy’s II Bar and Grill in Palmyra from 1PM until 4PM. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Fort Memorial Hospital in Fort Atkinson and the staff of Dycora Nursing Home in Fort Atkinson. The family would also like to give special thanks to Rainbow Hospice Care of Jefferson for their exceptional care.
Nitardy Funeral Home in Fort Atkinson is assisting the family with arrangements.
www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

Sclyndia “Sindy” Kay Leibbrand, age 62, of Delavan, WI died on October 11, 2019

Sclyndia Kay Leibbrand “Sindy” age 62 of Delavan, WI died on October 11,
2019 at Mercy Hospital of Janesville.  Sindy was born on March 25, 1957,
daughter of the late Mickey and Caroline Hagg.  Sindy married David
Leibbrand in Cloudcroft, New Mexico on October 28, 1997.  Some of
Sindy’s favorite things were being a fitness instructor, downhill
skiing, the beach, and the color red.  Sindy is survived by her husband;
David; children; Whitney (Lance) Petrie, Samuel Liebbrand, and Willem
Leibbrand; grandchildren; Aiden, Westlee, and Kamden Petrie.  She is
preceded in death by her parents; a son; Todd Keenan McAlees; a sister;
Sabrina Hagg and father-in-law, Wilbur Leibbrand.  A Visitation for
Sindy will be held at Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Home and
Crematory 730 N. Wisconsin Street Elkhorn, WI on Saturday October 19,
2019 from 2:00PM to 4:00PM.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
directed to The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation 302 Ridgefield Court,
Asheville, NC 28806.  Online guestbook can be found at
www.haaselockwoodfhs.com.

Public Invited to 2020 Census Discussion at League of Women Voters on Thurs., 10/17

On October 17, 6:30 p.m., the League of Women Voters, Whitewater Area will host a public program in the City Hall Council Chambers to inform citizens on the importance of the 2020 Census and how to participate in the process. Program speakers include Patricia Gillette, Partnership Specialist with the Chicago Regional Census Center and US Census representative for the Whitewater area and Miguel Aranda, UW-Whitewater graduate-student member of Whitewater’s Complete Count Committee and advisor for the UW-Whitewater chapter of Voto Latino. The program will explain the process of the count and will address lingering concerns over the confidentiality of personal information and distrust following recent heated debates of adding a citizenship question, which we now know will not be a component of the 2020 Census.

Help for Those With Gambling Concerns

Men and women gamblers!  Are you a constant loser because of your gambling?  Are you losing your income, self-respect and loved ones?  Compulsive gambling is an addictive, progressive disease.  If you want help for you or someone you love, you are welcome to attend:

Gambler’s Anonymous Whitewater

First United Methodist Church—In the Library

145 S. Prairie St.

Whitewater, WI 53190

Mondays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

For information, call (608) 283-5800

There is no cost to attend G.A.

WUSD Administrator Mark Elworthy Named Interim Superintendent of St. Francis School District (UPDATED with WUSD Board Statement)

At its October 7 meeting, the St. Francis Board of Education selected Dr. Mark Elworthy as the Interim Superintendent of Schools of the St. Francis School District effective part time on October 15, and full time on October 28, 2019. Elworthy has served as District Administrator for the approximate 2000-student Whitewater Unified School District since 2016.

The St. Francis school district is located in the city of St. Francis, Wisconsin, a suburb just south of Milwaukee “nestled on the shore of Lake Michigan.” The approximately 1200 students of the district live either in St. Francis or in the city of Milwaukee. The district consists of Willow Glen Primary School serving grades K3-3; Deer Creek Intermediate School serving grades 4-8; and the St. Francis High School serving grades 9-12.

On April 2, 2019, voters in St. Francis rejected a $7.25 million referendum that would have closed Deer Creek Intermediate School and renovated Willow Glen Primary School to accommodate the district’s 4-year-old kindergarten through eighth-grade students in a single building. The proposal was crafted by the district’s facilities study committee and endorsed by the school board as a way to cut operational costs and address shrinking enrollments. However the electorate rejected the referendum, 63% to 37%. The St. Francis School Board announced on September 13, 2019 that Superintendent Blake Peuse had resigned for personal reasons effective as of October 8, 2019. The board indicated that it would immediately get to work on appointing an interim superintendent to lead the district for the rest of the 2019-20 school year.

Whitewater Unified School District School Board Statement on District Administrator Dr. Mark Elworthy’s Resignation

On Tuesday, October 8, Dr. Mark Elworthy notified the Whitewater Unified School District that he plans to resign as District Administrator and that his last day in the district will be October 25, 2019.

The Whitewater United School District School Board thanks Dr. Elworthy for his three and a half years of service to our community. We wish Dr. Elworthy and his family all the best in their future endeavors.

The School Board is developing a plan to hire an interim District Administrator and plans to conduct a full search for a permanent District Administrator to lead our District as we work to fulfill our mission of inspiring and empowering students to achieve excellence in a safe, innovative and educational environment.