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Aschenbrener nominated for Saint Mary’s 2024 Outstanding Senior

WINONA, Minn. (April 25, 2024) – Ryann “Rosie” Aschenbrener, daughter of Crystal Aschenbrener of Whitewater, Wis., was nominated for Saint Mary’s University’s 2024 Outstanding Senior award.

Outstanding Seniors have demonstrated the ideals of scholarship, character, leadership, service to colleagues and the university community, as well as genuine concern for the needs of others.

Aschenbrener is majoring in Criminal Justice and Spanish and minoring in Lasallian Honors and Political Science. At Saint Mary’s, she has held leadership positions for the Criminal Justice Club, Pre-Law Honor Society, and Benefit Dance Committee. She has volunteered in the local community through the Polar Plunge, blood drives, Habitat for Humanity, and charity walks. She has been a Resident Assistant for three years and has worked for campus departments/offices since her freshman year. She completed two internships, one at a youth detention center in Wisconsin and the other at The Anthony ’59 and Sandra Adducci Family Makerspace on campus. She plans to attend law school and work in family law after graduation.

Riley Hall and Patrick Derleth were the two students recognized as the 2024 Outstanding Seniors at the university’s Founders’ Day celebration.

About Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Grounded in Lasallian Catholic values, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota awakens, nurtures, and empowers learners to ethical lives of service and leadership. Whether in person or online, adult or undergraduate, students are treated with respect, taught with humanity, and supported by faculty and staff committed to their success in programs designed to prepare graduates for today’s and tomorrow’s careers. Founded in 1912 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota enrolls nearly 4,100 students at its undergraduate and graduate programs on campuses in Minneapolis, Rochester, Winona, and online. Saint Mary’s offers a highly personal, real-world-ready educational experience that fully prepares students to work, lead, and serve with character and purpose. Learn more at smumn.edu.

The following photos of the 10:00 a.m. UW-Whitewater Commencement on May 11, 2024 are courtesy of Tom Ganser. The morning ceremony recognized 613 undergraduate and 151 graduate students from the College of Arts and Communication, the College of Business and Economics and the School of Graduate Studies. An announcement regarding the commencements, including the afternoon event, may be found here.

Whitewater YES for Education formed back in 2004 to help support the passage of school district referendums. The group is intentionally and necessarily nonpartisan and not political. Whitewater YES works to keep folks aware of all the positive things happening in our school district. For example, the group maintains a Whitewater YES Facebook Page.

As part of this effort to continue a drumbeat of positivity, this weekend Whitewater YES is putting up bilingual “We Love Whitewater Public Schools” yard signs around the community to celebrate graduation and show support for our teachers, staff, and students. The signs will stay up until Saturday, June 8. The response to this effort by the community has been really positive! 

In a time of real division and polarization, we are hoping this effort brings people together and shows hardworking district staff and proud students that the community cares and supports them. 

If you would like to request a yard sign, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/ZqM 5uj ECnCR juNe 9. (There are limited quantities available).

Whitewater YES is happy to accept donations for the cost of the signs. If you would like to support that effort, simply send a check to: Whitewater YES via Ron Binning, W8645 Glacial Drive, Whitewater, WI 53190.

William Graham Post 173 of the American Legion in Whitewater is sponsoring the Memorial Day activities in the city.

On Thursday, May 23rd at 6:00 PM members of American Legion Post 173 will gather in the center of Hillside Cemetery to decorate the veterans’ graves at the cemetery. Girls Scouts, Boy Scouts, 4-H clubs and all other community members are invited to participate. Post 173 will provide the flags.

Plans for the parade and ceremonies at the Whitewater Armory are well underway. The parade will form in the Hearthstone Memory Care Residence by Fairhaven parking lot at 10:00 AM on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th. Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts and other interested groups are encouraged to participate in the parade.

More information will be published later.

Editor’s note: This announcement was submitted by Steven Smith.

How much do you know about how Whitewater came to be the town we know and love today? Come to the Whitewater Historical Society’s annual meeting and find out!

The Society will hold its annual meeting, together with this entertaining and educational program, on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the Cravath Lakefront Community Center, located at 341 S. Fremont Street in Whitewater. This event is free and open to the public.

The program will be “The History of Whitewater,” a presentation with vintage photographs, given by local historian Carol Cartwright. The photographs are part of the Society’s extensive historical photograph collection. Come hear the story of Whitewater!

For more information, please contact Carol Cartwright at ccart626@gmail.com .

Electronics Recycling Event
Saturday, May 18, 2024
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
LOT B (Across from Train Depot and Cravath Lakefront)

All TV’s – $20
Old tube CRT computer monitors – $10
Microwaves – $5
Exercise equipment – $5

Other items accepted: computers, laptops, monitors, printers, circuit boards, servers, modems, scanners, hard
drives, cables, keyboards, mice, UPS backup batteries, cell phone batteries, power cords/wires, metal, and
much more….

All electronics, TV’s, stereos, VCR’s, DVD’s, power tools, gaming systems, cameras, telephones and much
more…

All appliances (with or without freon)

(Items not accepted: household batteries, light bulbs)

Cash and checks Only…NO credit cards will be accepted!!

Brad Marquardt
Director of Public Works
(262) 473-0139
bmarquardt@whitewater-wi.gov

Editor’s note: The Banner appreciates having permission to use the image on the homepage by Freepik.

It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society.

We have been waiting for a long time to show this wonderful image of a turn-of-the-20th-century woman and her flock of chickens. It is part of the Scholl glass plate images in the society’s collections. Many farm women were proud of their fine flock of chickens but how many posed sitting among them? The photo is also picturesque for its setting of large trees.

Join us next week for another image from the historic Scholl collection.

(2793GP, Whitewater Historical Society)

Twelve Whitewater High School students traveled to the Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Truax campus on May 3 for its annual Firestone Challenge.

The event drew students from schools across southern Wisconsin to compete in a series of automotive-related challenges, including strut removal, spark plug replacement, and automotive part identification. Participants demonstrated the knowledge and skills gained from their automotive classes.

Divided into four teams of two, WHS was represented by Jake Luebker and Edward Rohloff, Wyatt Nixon and Atreyu Blahnik, Gavin LaFlash and Xander Jochims, and Calli Hartzheim and Jason Villegas.

Standout performances were delivered by Nixon and Blahnik, placing in the top six out of 32 teams. The collective group’s exceptional performance highlighted their passion, skill, and the quality instruction provided by Justin Buntrock, Whitewater High School’s Automotive Education Instructor.

“The Firestone Challenge remains a platform where our students shine and demonstrate impressive automotive knowledge,” said Caroline Pate-Hefty, WUSD Superintendent. “I am incredibly proud of the automotive education program Whitewater has built. Congratulations to our head program instructor, Justin, and the talented students who represented us well at MATC.”

At last year’s 2023 Firestone challenge, a pair of WHS students ranked in the top 10 among more than 33 teams.

The continued success of WHS students at the Firestone Challenge underscores the school’s commitment to providing hands-on learning experiences and preparing students for future careers in the automotive industry.

For more information about Whitewater High School’s automotive program, please contact Justin Buntrock at jbuntrock@wwusd.org.

East side

428 N Jefferson St, Whitewater
Open Friday 7-1 
Possibly Saturday as well
Collection of crystal items
Oriental rugs
Kitchen items: new pancake maker, Ice cream maker, several sets of dishes, silverware, pie plates, bakeware
vintage roasters Nesco, lamps and succulents planted in cute pots.

225 Lakeview Drive
May 17 & 18 from 8 am to 4 pm there will be a garage sale at 225 Lakeview Drive, Whitewater, WI.  There will be lots of craft supplies , kitchen items , home decor, stroller, toys, and lots of miscellaneous items.

233 S. Ash Ln., Whitewater
Thursday 4 p-6 pm
Friday 8 am-6 pm
Huge downgrading sale! 
Plenty of kids and toddlers toys including, easel, Barbie, LOL sets, my little pony, music sets, train sets, sand toys, squish mellows, stuffed animals, scooter, baby dolls including our generations down with clothes, furniture, accessories. 
Juniors and Womens clothes, Nike, Zyia and other name brand size XS-Medium.
Mens clothes size small to large.
Boys clothes size small.
Girls clothes size 6-7 and 10-14.
Men’s shoes, Women’s shoes including new Nike’s, and Girls shoes. 
Brand new backpacks.
Desk and office stuff. 
Travel bags. 
Camping stuff.
Mint Shape 1988 Jayco Designer Series Pop Up Camper
Tons of dish sets. 
Baby/Kid brand new car seats and car top pads/straps for kayak.
Like new Fitbit Watch
Jewelry, old Christmas decor, Scentsy warmers, pool stuff, wedding dress, Keurig, toaster oven, scale, cooler boxes, weight rack, shoe rack, poker set, cat carrier. China set and Crystal Punch Bowl Set, so much to list, come check it out!
Don’t like a price, throw an offer, all will be going after this sale! 

West side

214 S. Woodland drive
Whitewater
May 17, 18, 19
Friday and Saturday 8-4
Sunday 8-12
Clothing of all sizes, variety of kitchen items, blankets, bedding, books, toys, lots of kids stuff, ride-ons, mini bike, and much more!

447 S. Woodland Drive
Moving Sale, Everything must go. 
Friday May 17 to Sunday May 19, 8 am – 4 pm
Collectables:  Colored Glass Decor, Department 56 Dickens Village Series, Rae Dunn Pottery and Holiday Collections, Longaberger Baskets and Pottery
Everyday Items:  Kitchen Items, Games, Crafts, Tools, Table and Chairs, Cabinet, Weights, Exercise Equipment, more added every day.

439 S. Pleasant St.
Women’s clothing, household items, decor, books, blu ray DVDs
Friday: 10-4
Saturday: 8-4
Sunday: 8-12

1145 W South St, Whitewater, WI 53190
Open 5/16 Thurs- 5/17 Friday 8:30-4, 5/18 Saturday 8-12
Womens and young adult clothing, athletic clothing, household items, large selection of scrapbooking paper, American Girl dolls. Too many items to list.

539 S Elizabeth, Whitewater, WI 53190. 
5/17 Friday 8:30-4, 5/18 Saturday 8:30-4
Canoe, garden arbor, housewares and clothing

1180 Blooming Field Dr., Unit #101
8-4 Friday
8-3 Saturday 
Estate sale:
Freezer, 5 pc. bedroom set, treadmill, loveseat, dressers, roll top desk, wicker furniture set, file cabinet, vintage china, crystal items, small appliances, Tupperware, pans, glassware, utensils, jewelry, women’s lg/xl clothing, vintage sweaters, tools, garden items, material, crafts, medical equipment, decorations, vases, puzzles, books, games, blankets, towels

A Banner Service: Garage Sale Ads

As a result of a reader’s comment that it’s hard to find garage sales in Whitewater now that we no longer have a weekly shopper, the Banner staff agreed to begin a complimentary “consolidated” garage sale posting that will be published by Thursday morning for the upcoming weekend’s sales. This announcement will only be for garage sales (a sale of miscellaneous household goods, often held in the garage or front yard of someone’s house) in the city and school district boundaries. We will not be accepting, for example, ads for cars or other items that are not part of a scheduled garage sale. There will be a limit of three times per year for a particular property. 

Those wishing to place a notice must send the information to whitewaterbanner@gmail.com by Wednesday at 6 p.m. You may include a brief description of the items that are for sale, the hours and days of the sale, and of course your address. A few photos may also be included if desired; we prefer jpg format if possible.