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Editor’s note: The following announcement was received from UW-Whitewater.
Sydney Johnson from Whitewater, who is studying [towards her Master’s degree in] Social Work at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, represented the university at the Wisconsin Nonprofit Summit on July 27-28 in Milwaukee.
The summit featured national-level speakers and three learning tracks: Leadership, Financial Sustainability and Marketing and Communications.
UW-Whitewater’s Institute for Nonprofit Management Studies sponsored five scholarships for students, alumni, staff and community members involved in nonprofit services. Participants had the opportunity to network with professionals in the nonprofit field
Located within the College of Business and Economics’ Department of Management, the Institute for Nonprofit Management Studies promotes the study and practice of nonprofit management at UW-Whitewater and within the larger community. The Institute focuses on relevant research, energized education and community co-production to strengthen Wisconsin communities.
Editor’s note: Johnson is the Director of Case Management Services at Bethel House.
To learn more about the Institute, visit https://www.uww.edu/cobe/non-profit.
Editor’s note: The following press release was provided by the City of Whitewater Department of Public Works.
The City of Whitewater would like to remind everyone that winter parking hours go into effect [beginning at 12:01 a.m.] on November 1, 2023.
It is unlawful for the operator or owner of any vehicle to park the vehicle on any street in the City between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. on any day from November 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024, except as hereinafter provided:
- Physicians and surgeons shall be permitted to park vehicles at any time when the physician is on emergency call.
- Parking shall be permitted in the downtown parking area after 5 a.m. of such period.
- By special advance arrangement with the Public Works Director.
Any person who violates the provisions of this ordinance shall be subject to the penalties and provisions set forth in Sections 11.56.010(4) and 11.56.010(5) of the Municipal Code.
Editor’s note: The following announcement was provided by Adjutant Steven Smith of the William Graham Post 173.
On Thursday 19 October, William Graham Post 173 of the American Legion in Whitewater was assisted in recovering flags from the veterans at rest in Hillside Cemetery by Scouts from Troop/Pack 173. We recover the flags this time of year to save them from the wear and tear of winter and to winnow out those flags that need to be retired. Each May, before Memorial Day we are assisted by the Scouts and community members decorating the graves of the veterans at Hillside Cemetery. The American Legion sincerely appreciates the help of Troop/Pack 173. Those young legs cut the time it takes to recover over 600 of those flags in half! Those members of the community with children who may be interested in the Scouts may contact Whitewater Scouting 173 at https://www.facebook.com/Whitewaterscouting173/.
City of Whitewater Urban Forestry Commission – Monday @ 4:30 p.m.
Agenda includes staff report on Territorial Oak and Protection of oaks from library expansion
Cravath Lakefront Room 2nd floor, 312 West Whitewater St.
In Person and Virtual
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Access Code: 795-789-949
United States: +1 (646) 749-3122
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Whitewater Unified School District Policy Review Committee – Monday @ 5:30 p.m. –
Agenda
Whitewater High School Library
534 South Elizabeth Street
Whitewater Unified School District School Board – Monday @ 6:30 p.m.
Whitewater High School Library, 534 S. Elizabeth St.
CLOSED SESSION
Agenda discuss the Whitewater Aquatic & Fitness Center contract and discuss and consider School District attorney firms and fees.
URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83324625538?pwd=WFFXNnZwU2RtVXJnTTRzVks5T04xQT09
– Passcode: 333649
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– Dial-in: 1-312-626-6799
– Webinar ID: 833 2462 5538
– Passcode: 333649
OPEN SESSION – Monday @ 7:00 p.m.
Agenda includes Middle School literacy intervention, approval of 2023-24 revised budget and approval and certification of 2023-24 tax levy
7:00 p.m. via Zoom Online
– URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82555687913?pwd=T0gyVk1jTnlSWHlUOFJRQ0RVK2owQT09
– Passcode: 914652
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– Dial-in: 1-312-626-6799
– Webinar ID: 825 5568 7913
– Passcode: 914652
City of Whitewater Finance Committee – Tuesday @ 4:30 p.m.
Agenda includes wastewater rate increase and former Starin water tower
Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room,
312 West Whitewater St.
*In Person and Virtual
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674-615-965
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+1 (408) 650-3123
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Editor’s note: The following announcement was provided by the Irvin L. Young Library.
Steve Person will be at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library on Tuesday, October 24 at 5:30 p.m. for the “Victorian Undertaker” presentation, which focuses on Victorian funeral and mourning customs, including a display of mortuary and embalming equipment and instruments. Adults and teens are welcome to attend this free event.
It was during the Victorian Era that the ritual of death became increasingly sophisticated and this period saw the development of the modern cemetery, morticians, and public funeral complete with floral arrangements and the hearse for transportation of the deceased. The “Undertaker” of the Victorian Era was the forerunner of today’s funeral director. Many of the traditions that are observed in our funeral process today came to be from superstitions of the 1800s.
Steve Person retired after 47 years as a funeral director. During this time, he has developed an interest in the history of the funeral industry, especially during the Victorian Era.
The library is located at 431 W. Center Street in Whitewater. There is no cost or registration to attend. Contact Sarah French with questions or accommodation requests at sfrench@whitewater-wi.gov or 262-568-2782.
By Angela Kelm
Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Information
The No. 5 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team downed UW-Stout 37-20 on a brisk day at Perkins Stadium Saturday afternoon.
The Warhawks put up 24 unanswered points in the second quarter to take a hefty lead and never looked back. UWW senior quarterback Alec Ogden (Marshall, Wis./Monona Grove) eclipsed the 1,000 passing yard mark with 281 yards on 23-40 passing. He added another 90 yards with his feet in the game.
Jeff Isotalo-McGuire put the Warhawks on the board with a 30-yard field goal to cap a 13-play, 82-yard drive in the second quarter. Ogden was the next to enter the scoring column on a six-yard scamper that made it 10-0.
Just over five minutes later, Ogden found the end zone again, this time from 28 yards out to give UWW a 17-0 lead. With just under three minutes to go before the break, Ogden hit Steven Hein (St. Charles, Ill./North) in stride down the middle of the field for the biggest play of the game, an 80-yard touchdown.
UW-Stout hit a 19-yard field goal to send the teams into the locker room and the Blue Devils tallied another one, this time from 32 yards, for the first score on the other side of the intermission to make it 24-6.
The Blue Devils added seven more after capping a 10-play, 57-yard drive with a 20-yard passing touchdown to cut the margin to 24-13.
UW-Whitewater responded with three straight scores, a pair of Isotalo-McGuire field goals including a 33-yarder and 30-yarder, and a nine-yard touchdown catch by Tommy Coates (Chicago, Ill./De La Salle Institute). That pushed the lead to 37-13.
UW-Stout wrapped up the scoring with a touchdown run with 1:02 left. The Warhawks took a knee after the kickoff to run out the clock.
Alijah Maher-Parr (Wauwatosa, Wis./Arrowhead) added 71 yards rushing to lead the corps of running backs. Hein hauled in three catches for 103 yards including the 80-yard TD.
Defensively, Tyson Harvey (Eau Claire, Wis./Memorial) had the Blue Devil receivers on lockdown with two tackles, three pass breakups and an interception. Caden Straka (Lancaster, Wis./Lancaster), Nehemiah Lomax (Park Forest, Ill./Crete-Monee) and Roy Panthier (Elgin, Ill./Elgin) all got to the Blue Devil quarterback in the backfield for sacks in the game. Panthier added three tackles and forced a fumble in the game.
Next week, the Warhawks host UW-Platteville for the team’s annual Homecoming and Hall of Fame game. The contest is also the annual George Chryst Bowl with the teams battling for possession of the pickaxe. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m.
Get ready for the Fall Musical! Mean Girls (the high school version) will open on Thursday, November 16. Shows are November 16, 17, and 18 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 19 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students and may be purchased by calling the box office at 262-472-8178.
Obituaries
Obituary: Fred Chester Traxler, 78 Fred was born in Whitewater, Wisconsin on October 23, 1945, son of Chester and Elva (Klug) Traxler. He was born to eternal life at Ascension St. Francis Place in Milwaukee on June 1, 2024. Fred was a 1964 graduate of Whitewater High School. In his younger days Fred enjoyed bowling and polka dancing–and was very good at both. He was very competitive, especially when pitching horseshoes with his Dad, brothers, and cousin Sid. He was always ready for a card game, and was also a big fan of the Packers and Brewers. Fred is preceded … Read more
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Harry Oliver Dempsey passed away peacefully and among family in Elkhorn, WI on July 24, 2024 at the age of 80. Born on May 21, 1944 to William and Norma (Shober) Dempsey, Harry grew up on the family farm in Whitewater. In his younger years, Harry enjoyed hunting and fishing, a passion that he later passed on to his own children. All his life he could often be found in his shop, building or fixing something – from a child’s toy to lawn mowers, cars, and tractors. His passion for self-sufficiency extended to his large garden whose abundance he happily … Read more
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SHIRLEY A. KNUTESON, age 85, of Whitewater, died Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Glenwood at Mulberry Campus in Whitewater. She was born to Hugo and Helen (Wilson) Ferge of Elkhorn, WI. She attended school in Walworth High School, graduating in 1956. Shirley worked at Sterlingworth in Elkhorn and then Fairhaven Nursing Home prior to retirement. As a young woman, she loved roller skating, had a love for animals, especially her dogs and horses on the farm. She was a loyal Brewer and Packer fan. Her diverse family was her pride and joy. Shirley is survived by her six children Jerry … Read more
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A celebration of life for Dave Triebold will be held July 27 at Triebold Farms, with festivities beginning around 11:30 am. A rememberance service will take place at 12:30 pm. A pig roast will follow, and the pool will be open. The family encourages you to stay through the evening for a bonfire as well. Contact Kris (262)949-5474 or Kath (414)412-4385 with questions.
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James Paul Fisher, 86, known by friends as JP or Jay, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at UW Hospital, Madison, with his immediate family by his side. His body finally surrendered to a heart attack after battling heart and kidney ailments for many years. Born in Fond du lac, Wisconsin, on October 25, 1937, to Lorraine and James Fisher, JP was a resident of Elkhorn and then Whitewater, Wisconsin. At age 2 JP was diagnosed with polio. Through daily therapy administered by his mother and grandmother, he overcame this life threatening virus, and with a prognosis of limited … Read more
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Shirley M. Messier, 86, of Whitewater, Wisconsin, passed away on July 8, 2024. Shirley was born to Erwin and Leona Reese on May 20, 1938, in Farmington, Wisconsin. Shirley (“Shirttail”) attended the local country school, then set out on her own, taking a job doing factory work. On August 24, 1957, she married Blaine Messier in Jefferson, Wisconsin. They had three daughters, Michele (Shelly), Terry, and Karen. Shirley spent many years being a working wife and mother, finally retiring from Polymer Technologies / MacLean Fogg in Whitewater. Shirley loved country music and spent her retirement years going to George Jones … Read more
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Patricia Ann ParrBorn 7/20/42Departed to Heaven 5/10/23 About herself, Patricia often said “I love life, I love God, He always has taken care of me, and He always will”. Patricia died peacefully at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc, after a long and courageously fought season of declining health. Patricia was born in Beaver Dam, to a lovely family, which included her older brother Dennis and not too long after, her lifetime best friend and little sister Mary. They grew up on an idyllic “Gentlemen’s Farm” outside of Jefferson, with horses and many animals. Her parents, Floyd and Kathryn owned the … Read more
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Marjorie Alice “GG” Roloff, 89, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Golden Years in Lake Geneva, WI. She was born July 31, 1934, to Fred and Martha (Arndt) Papcke, in Whitewater, WI, the fifth of eleven children. GG attended South Heart Prairie School, across the road from the family’s home farm. She is a Whitewater High School graduate. On April 19, 1953, she married her high school sweetheart, Eric. She worked a variety of jobs over the years. Her most memorable of those being the local canning factory and as a crossing guard. After retiring, she and Eric would … Read more
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Marilyn Mae Fuerstenberg, 81 of Whitewater, WI., passed away on June 27, 2024, at Agrace Hospice in Janesville, WI. Marilyn was born May 27, 1943, in Geneva Township, to Raymond and Doris Kilpin. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, her two younger brothers, Mike and Donny Kilpin. Marilyn married William (Bill) Fuerstenberg on September 21, 1963. Bill and Marilyn lived in Whitewater. Together they raised three children, taking the family on yearly vacations and camping trips throughout the years. Marilyn worked for Walworth County Health and Social Services as a Child Protection Social Worker. She dedicated 25 years … Read more
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Jerome Francis Burke, age 76, of Whitewater, WI, passed away unexpectedly following a brief illness on June 27, 2024. Jerry was born in Evanston, IL on May 13, 1948 to Stephen and Catherine Burke. He grew up in Glenview, IL, where he graduated from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Grade School and then Loyola Academy (Wilmette). Those early days spawned treasured, lifelong friendships. He went on to graduate from St. Joseph’s College (IN) with a BA in Economics, and it was there thathe met his beloved wife, Eileen. They married shortly after graduation and were blessed to share their lives … Read more
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