Man Pulled from Whitewater Lake on Monday has Died

According to an article on July 12 in the Lake Geneva Regional News, ”A man who was pulled out of Whitewater Lake on Monday afternoon has died, the Walworth County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed.

A boater found the man in the lake on Monday, July 11. The boater pulled him out and CPR was started, according to the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office.

The man, identified as Timothy M. Glander, 72, of the Whitewater Lake area, was transported to Mercyhealth Hospital in Janesville, where he was pronounced dead, according to the medical examiner’s office.

Captain Robert Hall of the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office said the incident remains under investigation. It was not immediately known what led to the man being found in the water, Hall said. It is not known if he died from drowning or an unrelated medical incident.”

WHS Class of 1965 Reunion – “55 plus 2”

Whitewater High School Class of 1965 reunion – June 25, 2022, at 841 Brew House in Whitewater

Photos by Tom Ganser (tganser33@gmail.com)

Top Row (left to right)

Dennis Socwell, Jim Pieper, Marty Peyer, Jeff Winn, Alan Berg, Linda (Schubert) Kollwelter, Dale Brown, John Milner, Maury Deaver

Second Row

Carol (Hitchcock) Geske, Charlotte (Pellman), Linda (Peardon), Veronica (Hewuse) Bakken, Barb (Harris) Kohlmetz, Carol (Wojdula) Cantando, Jo (Grant) Werner, Betty (Pattermann) Strese, Carole (Hepfinger) Lewis, Jim Holden

Third Row

Bryan Bishop, Bob Boynton, John Sobolewski, Kay (Wentworth) Robers, Mike Krebs, Ron Petak, John Grosskreutz, Bob Snell, David Rinn

Bottom Row

Kenny Hoof, Mary (Ludeman) Hoof, Judi Pizzichini, Chris (Thompson) Pitterle, Linda (Klitzke) Hoelzel, Donna (Nelson) Herman, Katy (Gudeyon) Klemp, Edna (Koele) Leason

UW System Statements Regarding UW-Madison Chancellor Emeritus Rebecca Blank’s Illness

Rebecca Blank (photo from wpr.org)

MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System issued these statements on Monday, July 11 after the announcement that UW-Madison Chancellor Emeritus Rebecca Blank has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer:

“Becky has contributed enormously to the success of UW-Madison and the University of Wisconsin System. We are grateful to have benefited from her leadership at UW-Madison. She is a champion for higher education and was positioned to finish her illustrious career at a university that was also close to her heart and home. While this is extraordinarily difficult news, anybody who knows Becky knows of her fight and resiliency. We will do whatever we can to support Becky through her treatment process and wish her the best as she begins treatment here at UW Health in Madison.” 
—Jay Rothman, President, University of Wisconsin System 

“We are greatly saddened to learn of Becky Blank’s diagnosis. She was an extraordinary leader here at UW-Madison whose passion and experience was poised to greatly benefit Northwestern University. Her voice and fierce advocacy for higher education is critical to all the work we do, and we will keep her in our thoughts during these trying personal times for her.” 
—Karen Walsh, President, University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents

Seniors in the Park Presents “Death on the Nile”

“Death on the Nile”
Tuesday, July 12, 1 p.m.
(Crime/Drama/Mystery) Rated PG-13; 2 hours, 7 minutes (2022)
Based upon the novel by Agatha  Christie.1937: while on vacation on a cruise on the Nile, Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot (Kenneth Branagh) investigates the murder the murder of a young heiress. Among the suspects: Annette Benning, Gal Gadot, and Armie Hammer.

Local Farmer Pleased with Crop Progress So Far

An article found at brownfieldagnews.com dated July 8 provided this hopeful report from Luke Goessling on the current state of farming in our area:

“A southern Wisconsin farmer says crops look good despite a dry stretch of weather.

Luke Goessling grows corn and soybeans in the Whitewater area, about 20 miles north of the Illinois border. He says, “I think the earlier planted corn is there but the later planted stuff might have got hurt a little bit more.”

Goessling tells Brownfield growers in his area had no trouble passing knee-high by the 4th of July. “I would say 90% of everybody in our area all hit shoulder-high or better here for the 4th of July.”

Goessling says the dry spell didn’t impact the soybeans as much as the corn, and he’s optimistic some timely August showers will help finish the beans.”

Editor’s note: The photo on the homepage is from brownfieldag.com

Whippet City Mile Once Again Leads Off 4th of July Parade

Whitewater resident and Boston Marathon qualifier Heidi Mane won the female division. Photos courtesy of Robert Mischka (Mischka.pics)
Rising WHS sophomore Jack Hefty (L) and Fort Atkinson’s Spencer Agnew battled to the end, but Hefty pulled it off.

The Whippet City Mile led off the Fourth of July parade again this year with 160 runners of all ages participating. The youngest participant was 2 in the stroller division and our eldest was 72. The runners were led by a Harley Davidson motorcade consisting of Ronny Walenton, Ramsey Walenton, Owen Walenton, Steve “Uncle Scuba” Meinel, Gary Smale, and Tom Bobby. The weather was perfect for the closest finish in race history. Battling to the end was Whitewater High School distance star Jack Hefty and Fort Atkinson’s Spencer Agnew. Agnew, a former 4 minute miler for Marquette University, coaches distance events at Fort High School. Hefty pulled away in the last 15 meters for a narrow victory. The female division was led by Whitewater resident and Boston Marathon qualifier, Heidi Mane. The racers once again basked in the cheers of the thousands who lined the parade route. Thank you to Marissa Piper, Scott “Richy” Richardson, Ben Holden, and Steve Johnson for their help in the race. Special thanks to Lisa Dawsey-Smith and the rest of the 4th of the July Committee for their continued support. Appreciation also to Robert Mischka for the wonderful photos. Can’t wait till next year!

Local Resident Named to UW-Milwaukee Dean’s List

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (July 8, 2022) – The following individual has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for the Spring 2022 semester. UWM is the second largest university in the State of Wisconsin, with more than 22,000 undergraduate and graduate students. 

Whitewater, WI 

 Eleanore Treder, Business Undergraduate