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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)
By Angela Kelm
Asst. Athletic Director for Sports Information
Pella, Iowa – The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater softball team opened NCAA Division III Regional action with a 2-0 win over Bethel University Thursday. The regional is hosted by Central College in Pella, Iowa. The Warhawks advance to play the host institution Friday at 11 a.m.
Two is still the lucky number for UWW – the Warhawks have now won five straight with two runs in their scoring column. Thursday, those two runs came in the bottom of the first frame. After a quick top of the first, the UW-Whitewater offense got right to it. Kaitlyn Weidemann drew a leadoff walk. Bella Eggert showcased her speed by laying down a perfect bunt and cruising to first without a throw made for the infield single. Weidemann moved up 60 feet on Kiarra Kostroski’s long fly ball to left field to put runners on the corners. Eggert got into a pickle between first and second on the next pitch. The Royal opted to hone in on Weidemann at third allowing Eggert to scamper to second.
Bella Eggert evades Bethel’s diving catcher to score UWW’s second run of the game (credit: Angela Kelm)
With two outs, Taylor Koehler put the ball in play and forced a Bethel error that allowed Weidemann to score easily. Eggert came motoring around third and continued home as the throw home came way up the line. Eggert avoided the diving catcher and slid into home for the 2-0 lead.
The Royals had a single runner on base each of the next three innings, but Maddy Anderson and the Warhawk defense held BU at bay. The best scoring opportunity for Bethel came in the fifth. Three consecutive base knocks loaded the bases with no outs. After a pair of changes in the circle, Brooke Hock took over and got out of the jam with a strike out, fly out and groundout to keep the shutout alive.
Hock and UWW defense went on the retire the next six batters in order to seal the win.
Eggert paced the Warhawk offense with a 2-3 game at the plate.
Anderson improved to 12-3 after scattering five hits across four innings of work. Hock registered her 12th save of the season, no-hitting the Royals in the final three innings of the game.
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.
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On NPR Weekend Edition, 5/4/24
Join the WUSD Robotics Booster Club on Saturday, May 18 at the first annual STEAM Faire at Whitewater High School from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm! The event is FREE and open to the public and is designed to say thank you to the community for the support it has already offered the robotics programs in the school district.
The event will feature over 30 exhibitors offering interactive activities exploring science, engineering, and the arts! Be sure to scroll through the slides to learn about the various exhibitors.
Lakeland Animal Shelter will be on site with furry friends, and donations are requested on their behalf. Their wish list is located at https://lakelandanimalshelter.org/donate/wish-list/. Concessions will be available for sale, and visitors will also have the opportunity to try for 50 different raffle baskets!
The Robotics Booster Club has recently formed to support WUSD robotics programs in grades 4-12. If you are interested in finding out more about this group, please contact Sue Wildermuth at wilderms@uww.edu.
Article submitted by Laura Masbruch
Whitewater High School Robotics Advisor
lmasbruch@wwusd.org
Sealed bids for the Addition and Renovations at Irvin L. Young Memorial Library will be received by the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library at 431 W. Center Street, Whitewater, WI 53190 until 1:00 p.m. prevailing time on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Lump Sum bid proposals will be received for this project at the scheduled time of receipt of bids and will be publicly opened and read aloud at the above stated time and place.
Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Guarantee in the form of a Bid Bond, Certified Check or Bank Draft in an amount equal to and not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid and made payable to the City of Whitewater. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the bid opening date without the consent of the Owner. Checks or drafts of unsuccessful Bidders will be returned as soon as practical, after opening and checking the bids. Successful Bidder must provide a Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond in the full amount of the Contract, acceptable to the Owner.
Bids shall be submitted in an opaque sealed envelope clearly marked as SEALED BID and addressed to:
Diane Jaroch
Library Director
Irvin L. Young Memorial Library
431 W. Center Street
Whitewater, WI 53190
The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any or all bids or parts thereof or waive any irregularities or informalities in bidding.
QUALIFICATION: Each Bidder must satisfactorily complete the qualification process described in Section 004395 -General Requirements of the Project Manual, by providing the required Qualification Documents. The required Qualification Documents must be delivered along with the Bidder’s sealed bid at the same place and time required for the bid. Contents of each Bidder’s Qualification Documents will be available for public review. The Qualification Documents will be reviewed by the Owner and Architect to determine the lowest responsible Bidder.
Bidding documents consist of drawings, project manuals, plus all addenda issued prior to bids; and may be obtained
electronically from QuestCDN. (https://www.questcdn.com/questcdn/) Bidders will need to create a free account to login and search for the project through the QuestCDN E-bid document: # 9122030. Bid documents will be available beginning on Thursday, May 16, 2024.
A pre-bid meeting walk-through for general contractors will be held at 1:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library located at 431 W. Center Street, Whitewater, WI 53190. Interested subcontractors are asked to attend. After the pre-bid meeting, everyone shall be given an opportunity to view the area of work, gather additional information, and ask specific questions. All contractors intending to submit a bid are required to visit the site. Bidders not attending the pre-bid meeting are required to make a site visit on their own time during the library’s regular hours. Visitors are asked to sign in at the circulation desk. Documented proof of a site visit, at the time of the pre-bid meeting or on the bidders own time, is required as part of a successful bid submission. Not visiting the site will be grounds for rejection of bid.
Board of Trustees
Irvin L. Young Memorial Library
Walworth County, Wisconsin
The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library is hosting two artmaking classes for children during the month of May. Maker Club is for ages 5-12 and will be held on Thursday, May 16 at 3:30 p.m. This month, the project is painting wooden signs. A snack will be served.
For children ages 2-6, Little Makers will be held on Thursday, May 30 at 9:30 a.m. This month, the project will be decorating cardboard tubes and creating sculptures. The class allows children to explore and experiment with different art materials, tools, and techniques which helps develop their fine motor skills, critical thinking, social/emotional development, and more.
Both events will be held in the library’s Community Room and are free and open to the public. The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library is located at 431 W. Center Street in Whitewater. Contact Sarah French with questions at sfrench@whitewater-wi.gov or 262-458-2782. For a full listing of the library’s events, visit whitewaterlibrary.org.
Obituaries
In Loving Memory of Kandi Lynn Kincaid (Cardinal)Beloved Daughter, Sister, Mother, Grandmother, and Friend It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kandi Lynn Kincaid, daughter of Eunice and Richard Kincaid, on December 28th at 7 PM. Kandi passed away peacefully in bed, enjoying one of her favorite pastimes—watching crime shows. Kandi was a woman of many passions. She was a devoted fan of the Chicago Bears, found joy in listening to 2Pac, and had an unwavering love for animals, always standing against cruelty of any kind. Her smile could light up a room, and her warmth … Read more
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Dr. George Harold Seeburger, 89, of Lake Mills passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025 at Lilac Springs Assisted Living in Lake Mills. George was born on July 20, 1935 in Phillips, Wisconsin to George and Nellie (Knight) Seeburger. He graduated from Phillips High School and received an undergraduate degree from UW Stevens Point and went on to earn his PhD from the University of Georgia Athens. He was a biology professor at UW Whitewater up until his retirement. George married Nancy Carole Skalitzky on November 6, 1959 in Waukegan, Illinois. Nancy passed on November 13, 2021. They enjoyed traveling … Read more
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William J. “Bill” West, 75, of Whitewater passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Fort Memorial Hospital in Fort Atkinson. Bill was born on September 8, 1949 to John and Bessie (Sutherland) West in Fort Atkinson. He worked at the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater for twelve years. Bill enjoyed watching the Packers and NASCAR. He is survived by his girlfriend, Sandy Hahn; and many friends and family. A memorial visitation will take place on Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 11 AM until 1 PM at Nitardy Funeral Home, 550 N. Newcomb St., Whitewater, WI 53190. Inurnment will take … Read more
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David Harold Baker Jr., beloved husband, father, stepfather, son, and brother, passed away on December 16, 2024, in Portland, Oregon, at the age of 61. Born on August 10, 1963, in Beaufort, South Carolina, David was the firstborn child of David Baker Sr. and the late Betty Jean Baker (née Wickham) while his father served in the United States Marine Corps. David spent his early years in Wyoming, where the family lived until his parents divorced. In 1976, David moved to Oregon with his father, and he graduated from high school in 1982. Shortly after, he moved to Wisconsin to … Read more
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Allen C. Hicks, 85 of Whitewater passed away on Saturday, January 4th, 2025 at Huntington Memory Care in Janesville. Al, the oldest of seven boys, was born on July 5th, 1939, in Belvidere, Illinois to Walt and Laura (Keller) Hicks. A few years later, the family bought a dairy farm in Whitewater and became very active in the Whitewater community. There was always work to be done or something to be repaired on the farm which led to Al’s lifelong love of tinkering. He was very active in high school sports which continued on into his adult years playing in … Read more
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Jeanette Ila Hansen, 91, Whitewater passed away on December 24, 2024 at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek, WI, having lived independently almost all her later life. Jeanette was born on May 12, 1933 in Whitewater, WI to Alvin and Maybell (Maasz) Cox. She married Norman Hansen on November 2, 1950 and they were married for 59 years. Jeanette enjoyed fishing, reading, indoor gardening, collecting dolls, and cooking; and she made many beautiful items with crocheting, knitting, and sewing. She was generous and seemed to have a good word to say about almost everyone she met. She especially loved … Read more
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Isaac Richard Unger left the field on Christmas Day, and is now at peace. He was born in Whitewater, WI on April 1st, 1993 to Paul and Mary Jo (née Peiffer) Unger. Isaac was born ten days late on a silly holiday, and lived his life as such–never rushed, and with a lighthearted sense of humor. Isaac graduated from Madison East High School in 2011, and then attended UW-River Falls from 2011-2016, where he studied English and philosophy. Isaac was a sports lover, not only as a spectator, but as a participant. Isaac grew up playing soccer, basketball (Badger Sporting … Read more
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John George Mack passed away into eternal glory on December 24th, 2024. John was born December 1, 1963, in Fort Atkinson, WI to Ronald and Mary Alice (Hanson) Mack of Whitewater. John was a 1982 Whitewater High School graduate. In 1983 just out of high school John started his first wood company selling wholesale through all the major gift markets including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles and New York. At the time his clients included 8 out of the 10 retail chains and several thousand independent stores nationwide. John had so many wonderful customers and associates. As the wholesale gift market shifted to cheaper overseas … Read more
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Clifford Maynard Witte, age 103, of Whitewater, WI completed his earthly journey on December 24, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Clifford was born on September 13, 1921 on a farm in Mount Horeb, WI, and was the third child of Ella and Eli Witte. Clifford served his country by joining the Navy in 1942 during WWII, and served alongside his two brothers. Later he used the GI bill to attend Palmer Chiropractic College in Davenport, IA. There he met the love of his life, Beulah (Billie) Ohrberg, and they married on Nov 7, 1946. Shortly after … Read more
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Mary Ann Burkhardt, 79, passed away December 24, 2024, at Edgerton Hospital, surrounded by loved ones following a brief illness. Mary was born on September 14, 1945, in Chicago, IL, to Raymond and Helen (Pasternak) Burkhardt. She attended elementary school in Chicago and Good Counsel Catholic Girls High School, before her family moved to Whitewater where she graduated from WHS in 1963. She worked at Gus’s Pizza Palace, Whitewater Products, and finally, Jones Dairy Farm until her retirement 33 years later. She enjoyed bowling, snowmobiling, boating, golf, riding her motorcycle, and playing softball for the Long Branch Saloon. She was … Read more
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