Lynn Binnie

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.

Whitewater Small Business Owners May Benefit from Grant Received by UW-Madison Extension Business Retention & Expansion Program

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension is using a new grant to help local small businesses grow and retain their employees. Extension was recently awarded funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program to survey and support small business operators in the City of Whitewater.

The program’s goal is to increase social and relational capital to help sustain small business retention and expansion efforts long-term by identifying and addressing local issues and challenges.

“The City of Whitewater is hopeful those eligible will take advantage and apply for the program to help build or grow their business within the Whitewater community,” said Whitewater City Manager, Cameron Clapper. “Our community has many key elements including location, environment, access to many resources and eager and willing applicants to join their team that we hope business owners will find essential to helping their business prosper.”

Wisconsin’s job growth is slower than the national average and assessing small business needs is a critical piece for identifying potential areas for business growth. The program will begin with in-person interviews of individual businesses where the survey results will be used to develop educational workshops and technical assistance, and to inform policy recommendations and community planning.

Extension, in cooperation with local economic development partners will create Business Retention & Expansion teams to conduct face-to-face survey assessment visits with small businesses and develop educational resources to help address shared issues identified. Whitewater businesses with fewer than 50 employees and less than $1 million in annual revenue will be invited to participate in the program.

This approach to Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) program development builds on Extension’s work in Jefferson and Vilas counties in 2018 where 44 businesses were engaged in three communities. Common themes identified as key issues included workforce development, access to small business resources, broadband issues, and marketing. This BR&E program also identified the challenge for small businesses to access resources beyond their own business contact network. Based on findings, Extension educators developed multiple workshops to address the identified needs and connect available resources.

Business owners looking to take advantage of the opportunity can contact Steve Chmielewski, Community Development Educator with University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension for Waukesha & Jefferson Counties at (262) 548-7781.

Leaf Collection Begins This Mon., 11/4; Continues Through Week of 11/15

LEAF AND YARD WASTE COLLECTION:

The City of Whitewater Department of Public Works will conduct a leaf and yard waste collection the:

  • Week of November 4 – November 8
  • Week of November 11 – November 15

Yard waste is defined as leaves, grass clippings, small branches, and yard and garden debris.  Yard waste must be bagged in clear, transparent, or biodegradable bags only.  The City offers Bio-Bags in the fall at the Finance Department free of charge while supplies last.  Yard waste will not be collected if not properly bagged or placed in non-transparent or black bags.

The compost site is open Saturdays from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Wednesdays from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.  The compost site will close for the season at 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2019. 

Residents requesting brush collection should call 473-0560 to make an appointment for pick up on Tuesdays.

Holiday Service of Remembrance for Families Who Have Lost a Loved One

Join Nitardy Funeral Homes for a Holiday Service of Remembrance. This celebration is for families who have lost a loved one and wish to honor them. The Rev. Scott Maresse-Wheeler will present a program that will give helpful suggestions for managing your grief during the holidays. Following the service, there will be a time of fellowship and refreshments. Sunday, November 3, 1:00 p.m., Nitardy Funeral Home, 1008 Madison Ave., Fort Atkinson.

Arleigh D. Aschebrook, 75, of Whitewater passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 in Janesville. (UPDATED)

Arleigh D. Aschebrook, 75, of Whitewater passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Agrace Hospice Care in Janesville with his family by his side.

Arleigh was born on February 9, 1944 to Herman and Vivian (Olson) Aschebrook. He was born and raised in Wausau and graduated from high school there. On September 14, 1968 Arleigh married Carol Sulzer. Arleigh was co-owner of Ranch-Aire Supply and WALO sales, as well as the development of The Ole Western Village In Schofield from 1971 to 1983. He was a master electrician for many years working on residential homes, including his own. Arleigh was also an expeditor for Schauder Homes in Janesville.

Arleigh was a member of Wisconsin National Guard.

He enjoyed golfing, fishing, and also liked to snowmobile in his younger years. He was an avid Packers’ fan and loved building homes. He also liked the annual deer hunt every year with his family and friends at the hunting cabin. For fifty years, Arleigh would travel up north with his family for trips to their cottage at Crescent Lake. Carol and Arleigh spent their winters in Lake Henry Estates, Florida.

Arleigh is survived by his wife, Carol Aschebrook; daughters, Shelley (Jamie) Branton, of Delavan, Bobbi Jo Aschebrook, of Whitewater; granddaughter, Ashley (Shawn) King, of Delavan; great-grandchildren, Charlotte King and Henry King; sister, Sharon (Wesley) Manser of Rhinelander; sister-in-law, Phyllis Aschebrook of Wausau; brother-in-law, Tom Henry of Wausau; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins and family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Vivian Aschebrook; brothers, Orville Aschebrook, Lyle Aschebrook; and sister, Phyllis Henry.

Per Arleigh’s wishes, there will be no services.

A donation can be made in Arleigh’s honor to Agrace Hospice or the American Lung Association.

The family would like to give special thanks to Agrace Hospice for their exceptional care.

Nitardy Funeral Home in Whitewater is assisting the family with arrangements, www.nitardyfuneralhome.com.

Edna Rose McLaughlin (nee Klawitter) passed away on October 29, 2019 in West Bend, WI.

Edna was born in Townsend, Wisconsin to Otto and Hazel (Bennett) Klawitter on
December 2, 1933. She graduated from Suring High School in 1951 and then
attended the Whitewater State Teachers College. In Whitewater she met William
J. (Bill) McLaughlin. They married on June 17, 1953 at St. Patrick Catholic
Church and were very proud of being married over 64 years.


She is survived by her sons: William (Terri) McLaughlin of Greenfield, WI; Gary
(Lynn) McLaughlin of Richfield, WI; Jeffrey (Patty) McLaughlin of Colorado
Springs, CO; and Michael (Cathy) McLaughlin of La Luz, NM. Grandchildren are
Molly McLaughlin, Matthew McLaughlin, Brandon Allen, Thomas Allen, and Anna
McLaughlin. Great-grandchildren are Jacob McLaughlin, Zachary Welsh and
Esme McLaughlin. Edna is survived her sister Sally (Roger) Gustafson and
many nieces and nephews.


Preceding her in death were her husband Bill, her parents, six siblings: Audrie
Weiler, Richard Klawitter, Florence Holmes, Michael Klawitter, John Klawitter,
Robert Klawitter, and grandson Steven McLaughlin.


Edna was a warm, loving, and caring person with a great sense of humor. She
worked for the Whitewater School District for over 25 years. She loved
gardening, golfing, playing cribbage, and was a skilled, prolific knitter making
dozens of afghans, hats, scarves, and Christmas stockings. One of her projects
was even featured in Better Homes & Gardens magazine.


Celebration of Life – The McLaughlins will hold a celebration of life in her honor
between 3-7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at The Trysting Place Pub,
N71W12980 Appleton Ave, in Menomonee Falls, WI 53051. It is located at the intersection of Appleton Avenue and Good Hope Road. Please use the Banquet Room Entrance.


Edna’s cremains will be interred in a private ceremony at Holy Cross Cemetery in
Milwaukee, WI. The family would like to give thanks for the extraordinary care
provided to her by the entire Kathy Hospice team. They have been very kind and
attentive to her and her family.


In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to either The Kathy Hospice, 3232
Pleasant Valley Rd, West Bend, WI, 53095 or The Kathy Hospice Outside
Flowers Fund.

Doan Vu Nguyen, 72, of Whitewater passed away on October 27, 2019

Doan Vu Nguyen July 3, 1947-October 27, 2019

Doan Vu Nguyen, 72 of Whitewater, Wisconsin, passed away on October 27, 2019 at 11:28 pm CDT at West Allis Memorial Hospital. His funeral service will be held Saturday, November 2, 2019 at St. Martin of Tours in Franklin, Wisconsin. Mass will be at 9:00 AM followed by visitation at 10:00 AM.

Doan was born to late parents, Luan and Ha Nguyen, on July 3, 1947 in Hai Hau, Hai Thinh, Vietnam. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dao and his seven children: Dung, Duc (Janine), Duyen (Darren), Danh, Chanh, Ngoc and Jean (Anthony). Doan will also be fondly remembered by his ten grandchildren, one great grandchild, and eight siblings: Lieu, The, Dau, Luot, Tuy, Tuynh, Hue and Hoa.

Drafted at an early age to join the Navy, he acquired the skills to build a boat to flee Vietnam to give his family a better life in America. He will be remembered as a selfless husband and father who always had a smile, even when times were tough. He had a quiet strength, was slow to anger, and always worked hard — never bemoaning life, always accepting things as they were and enjoying the moment. He gave so much more than he received. He always looked to a better future. He was a tremendous gardener and a master of all trades. He had a strong work ethic. There was nothing he couldn’t do, nothing he couldn’t fix. He enjoyed weekend gatherings with family and friends where there was always karaoke, and an abundance of homemade Vietnamese food. He was generous to a fault, had a big heart, and was compassionate by nature. Doan was ever calm and serene in his Catholic faith. From his childhood forward, he had a special place in his heart for Jesus Christ. He was always concerned about the well being and happiness of others, constantly helping the poor and the church in Vietnam. A philanthropic man, he found joy in knowing others were thriving. His character and temperament were best shown through his love for his wife and children.