UNC Sweeps NCAA Doubles; Brantmeier and Partner Finish Second

If you were writing a film about a tennis season, you could not have written a better scenario than the 2023 NCAA Women’s tennis season for Reese Brantmeier of Whitewater, Wisconsin, and the North Carolina tennis team. 

After the University of North Carolina team won its first national championship, the two double teams from the school were to compete in a week-long NCAA individual tennis tournament in both singles and doubles.

Reese Brantmeier, 3rd from left

After four single-elimination rounds, the 2023 NCAA Doubles Championship consisted of both North Carolina doubles teams. In the end, the doubles team of Fiona Crawley and Carson Tanguilig defeated teammates Reese Brantmeier of Whitewater, Wisconsin, and Elizabeth Scotty 6-1, 2-6, 11-9 in the championship match on Saturday afternoon, May 27, in Orlando, Florida.

“Winning the first NCAA outdoor team title was such a high for all of us. I am just really proud of the week we had as doubles teams, stated Brantmeier. Reese would also like to thank all the people back in Whitewater for their support.

Reese Brantmeier is the daughter of Scott and Becky Brantmeier and has two older brothers, Justin and Zach. All three attended Whitewater High School.

Article and Photo Submitted by Greg Stewart

Our Readers Share: Jeanine & Rick Fassl – Look UP Whitewater, the Barn Quilts are Here!

Jeanine and Rick Fassl write, “Adding beautiful color to our downtown with a perfect blue sky backdrop, the barn quilts are up! This is the two sides of the “quilt” painted by Shannon Lawrence, of Clinton, WI.”

Our thanks to Jeanine and Rick Fassl for reminding us to look UP to enjoy the contributions of the “quilt” artists.

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Smart Spending 101 Workshop at the Library

Mariah Sprain is a budgeting coach who has a passion for helping people find tools and learn techniques to help them become financially stable and prosperous. Sprain states that “financial literacy is a topic near to my heart, as education around money tends to be lacking. Many people believe that living paycheck to paycheck, or accumulating debt, is what is expected. However, the more you learn about financial literacy and money management, the more you realize that money is a tool that can help you achieve your goals. Finance is a passion of mine, and with this knowledge, I am dedicated to helping those around me understand and embrace their finances.” 

The public is invited to a free workshop for adults, Smart Spending 101, where Sprain will discuss spending habits and explore different types of budgets, emergency funds, and how to curb impulse buying. The hour-long workshop will be held at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library’s Community Room on Tuesday, June 6 at 5:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend, although registration is requested. Visit whitewaterlibrary.org and click on “Events—Registration Forms” or contact Sarah French to register or with questions at sfrench@whitewater-wi.gov or 262-568-2782. 

Richmond Cemetery Association Announces Annual Meeting

Richmond Cemetery Association Annual Mtg- Monday, June 5 @ 7 p.m. at the Richmond Town Hall.  Any questions call 608-883-6609.

Editor’s note: This announcement was submitted by Wayne L. Redenius. The image on the homepage is from findagrave.com and was submitted by Clara Ann Straws.

Mulberry Campus Adopts a Highway

Mulberry’s sign at Hwy P & Kettle Moraine Dr.

According to Gina Crown, the memory care manager at Glenwood/Mulberry Campus in Whitewater, the campus has adopted a highway, and will be responsible for periodic cleanups there. Crown indicates that when they have a date for clean up they would also be open to the public participation.

The Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble is Coming to Town

The Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble is excited to be coming to Whitewater to do a concert.  The First United Methodist Church is hosting the Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble concert on Saturday, June 3rd at 3:00 p.m.  The concert will feature multiple genres of both religious and secular music.

Seniors in the Park Presents Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

“Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea”

Tuesday, May 30, 1 p.m. (Action/Adventure/SciFi)

PG; 1 hour, 45 minutes (1961)

Tidal waves! Tsunamis! Earthquakes! Global warming! And the sky is on fire! 

A race against time as the fantastic futuristic submarine Seaview attempts to save the Earth before it’s burnt to a cinder! A classic film starring Walter Pidgeon, Joan Fontaine, Peter Lorre, Barbara Eden, and Frankie Avalon. 

We’ll be celebrating 12 years of films shown by Mark Dorn. He’ll bring the cake from SweetSpot! 

Seniors in the Park is held at Starin Park, 504 W. Starin Road.