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Spring Water Main & Hydrant Flushing Next Week

(Whitewater Water Utility press release) The City of Whitewater – Water Utility will begin its semi-annual water main and hydrant flushing program on Monday, April 26, through Friday, April 30, 2021. Flushing of water mains is necessary in order to continue to deliver clean, safe water to our citizens. If we have more repairs than expected throughout the week, we may have to continue flushing into the following week.

Flushing of water mains and hydrants can cause some discoloration of water. Caution should be exercised in washing of white clothing. Discoloration of water due to flushing WILL stain white clothing. We notify the public in all local media outlets; therefore, we cannot be responsible for stained clothing. If discoloration is detected, run the cold-water faucet until the discoloration clears. While we are still flushing in your area, the water may take a while to clear up. You may want to wait until we have left the area and the water settles down before running your water tap. If reduced pressure is experienced after flushing, you may have to clean the aerators on your house faucets.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during water main and hydrant flushing. Questions may be directed to the Water Utility at 473-0560.

Jim Bergner
Water Superintendent

The image on the home page, “Arbutus fire hydrant flush” by lawrence’s lenses is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

Hwy N (Tratt St.) Closed from Walton Drive to Hwy 106 Until Mid-July

(Jefferson County press release) The Jefferson County Highway Department will be resurfacing CTH “N” from Walton Drive to STH “106.”  The work is scheduled to take place beginning the week of April 19, 2021.  The existing deteriorated asphalt pavement will be pulverized, graded and compacted prior to paving the roadway.

During construction the roadway will be closed to through traffic, but access will be maintained to local residences and businesses, as well as emergency vehicles.  A detour will be posted utilizing Business “”12” (Main Street), STH “59”, CTH “D” and STH “106”.  The road will remain closed until approximately the middle of July, depending on the weather.    

Please use caution within the construction areas and please keep children away from the operations.  If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact the Highway Department at (920) 674-7265.

The image on the home page, “Road Closed Sign” by theglobalpanorama is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Evelyn F. Shields, 92, Whitewater, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021

Evelyn F. Shields, 92, Whitewater, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021. She was the beloved mother of Russell W. (Velma) Shields, Beaver, PA, Thomas F. (Marilyn) Shields, Kokomo, IN, Adelaide (Michael) Atkielski, Elkhorn, WI; 5 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, James, and daughter Barbara Shields. Evelyn enjoyed gardening and was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the Nitardy Funeral Home 550 N. Newcomb St. Whitewater, WI 53190. Burial will be in the Lakewood Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Cheswick, PA. Memorials may be made in Evelyn’s name to St. Patrick Catholic Church. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

Our Readers Share – Jeff Bierman: Discover Whitewater

Our thanks to Jeff Bierman for sharing another striking photo with us.

— 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!

Lincoln Elementary Teacher Named Principal of Barrie Elementary in Fort Atkinson

Justin Stewart

(School District of Fort Atkinson press release) – The School District of Fort Atkinson is pleased to announce that Justin Stewart has been named the new principal of Barrie Elementary School. 

Stewart is currently an elementary teacher in the Whitewater Unified School District. He will succeed Brent Torrenga who has accepted an administrative position with Oostburg Christian School beginning with the 2021-2022 school year. 

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Rob Abbott noted, “We are very excited to add Mr. Justin Stewart to our 1FORT Leadership Team and as the next Principal at Barrie Elementary School. After working through a very rigorous process that involved a screening interview, on demand scenario/performance task, in-basket exercise, a recorded school improvement plan presentation, an interview with Luther administrators, a Barrie building tour, an interview with elementary principals, and a final interview with representative Barrie staff members and families, Justin rose to the top of our 54 applicants.” 

Mr. Stewart holds 14 years of educational experience as an elementary teacher. During his time at Whitewater Unified School District, he also served as a Teachers Rights Representative, Personalized Learning Grant Coordinator, Building Technology Coordinator, member of the Building Leadership Team, Summer School Administrator (Intern), and District-Wide Leader in Me Lighthouse Coordinator. Stewart holds a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater (2006), and earned his Masters of Science in Educational Leadership from Cardinal Stritch University – Milwaukee in 2019. 

Abbott added, “Not only does Justin have many successful years as an elementary classroom teacher in Whitewater, he has served in many building and systems level leadership roles that will serve our District well as we continue to improve teaching and learning for all of our students. Justin is the right person to move Barrie Elementary School forward as we launch and embrace a new results driven strategic plan this summer. 

Upon acceptance of his new position, Mr. Stewart stated, “I am honored and humbled to be joining the School District of Fort Atkinson to serve as the next Barrie Elementary School principal. It is with much enthusiasm that I look forward to partnering and leading the Barrie school community to create amazing learning opportunities for our students each and every day. To that end, I am ready to join the 1Fort family in becoming a Barrie Bronco!” 

“It is a wonderful coincidence that our top candidate also happens to already live in Fort Atkinson where he will be able to continue building upon his already strong community relationships. Justin and his family are invested in Fort, and we are excited to invest in Justin as he takes over the reins at Barrie,” Abbott continued. 

Banner note: Per the Whitewater Unified School District directory, Justin Stewart is a 4th grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary School.

#FlashbackFriday with the Historical Society: Whitewater Consumers Cooperative Association

Welcome back to another round of #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society!

This week, we’re featuring the Whitewater Consumers Cooperative Association, founded in 1934 by local farmers and other residents. They furnished petroleum products, auto accessories, and other supplies. By 1936, the Co-op had built the small gas station and bulk tank facility pictured here. The following year, the Co-op boasted over 900 members and constructed a new building. Stay tuned for a snapshot of it next week!

Join us next week for more from the Whitewater Historical Society Collections!

(5891P, Whitewater Historical Society)

The Whitewater Historical Society collects, preserves, and interprets the history of Whitewater and the surrounding area. Be sure to join us next week for more from the Society’s collections. Please “like” us on Facebook, and check out our website at whitewaterhistoricalsociety.org!​ 

Marcus “Mark” E. De Mott, 96, of Whitewater passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Fort Memorial Hospital

Marcus “Mark” E. De Mott, 96, of Whitewater passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Fort Memorial Hospital.

Mark was born on December 4, 1924 to Hugh and Agnes (McCann) De Mott in DeTour, Michigan.  He graduated from De Tour High School and began working in agriculture in his early adult years in Illinois.  While in Illinois, he left farming and began working in manufacturing. During this time, he was offered a promotion which brought him to Whitewater, where he resided the remainder of his life.  He opened the De Mott Coffee Cup (in the late 50’S & early 60’s) where many people gathered for lunch, dinner or friendly conversation over a cup of coffee.   His entrepreneurial spirit helped him pursue other endeavors throughout his working career.  In 1993, Mark married Mavis Thorne at St. Patrick Catholic Church. 

Mark was a very generous person and had a great sense of humor.  He was very innovative; his age did not limit him.  His faith and family were most important to him.  Mark was an active member St. Patrick Catholic Church. 

Mark is survived by his siblings, Sister Frances De Mott, IBVM, Lester (Joyce) De Mott, Sister Marguerite De Mott, SSND, Norma Killips, Gerald (Cindy) De Mott, and many nieces and nephews. 

He is preceded in death by parents, Hugh and Agnes De Mott; wife, Mavis De Mott; siblings, Orson (Rosemary) De Mott Sr., Joan (Edward) Grossback, Carol De Mott; brother-in-law, Benjamin Killips Sr.; nephew, Martin De Mott; and niece, Frances Parks.

Funeral services will take place at 11AM on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at St. Patrick Catholic Church.  Visitation will take place from 9:30AM until the time of services.  You may attend the service virtually at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/423992136.  A burial will take place at Hillside Cemetery following services.

A donation can be made to St. Patrick Catholic Church in Mark’s name.

The family would like to give special thanks to Heather Schneider for her exceptional care for Mark.

Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences can be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

UW-W Softball Earns Road Sweep

Saturday, April 17, 2021

UW-Whitewater Softball Earns Road Sweep

Box Score, Game 1: https://static.uwwsports.com/custompages/softball/2021/april17a.htm

Box Score, Game 2: https://static.uwwsports.com/custompages/softball/2021/april17b.htm

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater softball team used an offensive outburst in the first game and a late comeback in the second Saturday to come away with two wins at UW-Stout in a Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference doubleheader.

The Warhawks (13-7 overall, 3-3 WIAC) erupted for nine runs on 12 hits in the opener for a 9-0 triumph in six innings, and scored two runs in the top of the seventh inning to take the lead in Game 2 for a 5-4 victory.

In Game 1, UW-Whitewater plated six runs over the final two innings to secure the win by run rule after six.

Kate Cleveland pitched a complete-game shutout, scattering five hits and one walk while striking out six. She improved to 5-3 on the season.

Third baseman Meg Cohrs registered three hits and drove in five runs to lead the offense. Left fielder/designated player Krista Sbarra finished 3-for-3 with three runs scored, and centerfielder Vera Pflugradt collected two hits and two runs scored.

First baseman Kaleigh O’Brien hit a three-run double as part of the Warhawks’ four-run fifth inning. Outfielder Sam Lattner scored on a wild pitch and Cohrs hit a sacrifice fly to plate a run in the sixth.

In the nightcap, Cohrs knocked a two-out, two-run single to center to plate Pflugradt and shortstop Sophia Kinjerski for the go-ahead runs.

The Blue Devils (3-14, 0-7) put two on with one out, but relief pitcher Annie Morelli induced a double play lineout to end the game.

Morelli earned her second save of the year by pitching the bottom of the seventh. Rhiann Dick pitched the first six innings and bumped her record to 4-3 by allowing four runs (none earned) on five hits and two walks with a season-best nine strikeouts.

Cohrs posted two hits to go along with her two RBIs. O’Brien smashed a two-run homer to left field in the second and finished with two runs scored in the contest.

Pflugradt reached base twice on one hit and one walk and scored one run.

UW-Whitewater travels to UW-Stevens Point Tuesday for a league doubleheader starting at 2 p.m.

No. 13 Warhawk Baseball Grinds Out Two Wins

Saturday, April 17, 2021

No. 13 Warhawk Baseball Grinds Out Two Wins

Box Score, Game 1: https://static.uwwsports.com/custompages/baseball/2021/bb18.htm

Box Score, Game 2: https://static.uwwsports.com/custompages/baseball/2021/bb19.htm

The No. 13 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater baseball team extended its active win streak to nine games Saturday with back-to-back victories over UW-Platteville in a Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference doubleheader at Prucha Field at James B. Miller Stadium.

The Warhawks (17-2 overall, 11-1 WIAC) hung on for a 4-3 triumph in Game 1 before scoring five unanswered runs in the nightcap for a 5-2 win.

In the opener, after the Pioneers (8-12, 4-8) took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first, UW-Whitewater took the lead for good with three runs in the bottom of the second, including a two-run homer to left center by first baseman Taylor White and a wild pitch that plated left fielder Matt Korman.

The Warhawks added another in the bottom of the fourth on a two-out, RBI single through the left side by centerfielder Zach Campbell.

UW-Platteville tallied in the fifth and eighth innings, but Connor Moroder pitched a 1-2-3 with two strikeouts to earn his first save of the year.

Donovan Brandl improved to 3-1, allowing five hits and two runs without a walk over seven innings. He posted a career-high 10 strikeouts in the contest.

Korman, shortstop Nick Santoro and catcher Ryan Norton totaled two hits apiece to lead UW-W, which recorded 11 hits in the game.

Game 2 followed a similar path as the Pioneers took the lead first with a run in the top of the third.

UW-Whitewater tied the game at 1-1 in the fifth as Brandl smacked a two-out, run-scoring double off the right-center field wall.

White put the Warhawks ahead for good with his second two-run homer of the day, this one way over the right field wall, to make it 3-1. UW-W added insurance runs in the seventh on a two-out base hit to center by second baseman Sam Vomhof that plated Brandl and Santoro.

Connor Spear tossed the first seven innings and moved to 2-0 for the season, allowing no earned runs on three hits with 10 strikeouts, his second straight double-digit strikeout performance. Kade Lancour and Trey Bretl each pitched one inning in relief.

Santoro, Brandl, Vomhof and catcher Ian Drays collected two hits apiece to lead the offense.

UW-Whitewater travels to UW-Stevens Point Tuesday for a doubleheader at 1 p.m. The Warhawks and Pointers are currently tied for first place in the conference standings.