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By Angela Kelm
Asst. Athletic Director for Sports Information
The No. 7 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater volleyball team swept UW-Stout 3-0 (25-15, 25-16, 25-20) in the first round of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament presented by Culver’s Tuesday night. The win marks the 40th consecutive for UWW over the Blue Devils and secures a spot in the WIAC Tournament semifinal.
The Warhawks will head to UW-Stevens Point on Thursday for the semifinal. The other match has UW-Oshkosh hosting UW-Platteville. Both matches are slated for a 7 PM start with the winners advancing to the title match on Saturday.
UW-Whitewater set the tone from the service line with 13 aces in the contest Tuesday. Offensively, the Warhawks hit .240 with double digit kills in each set. Meanwhile, the defense held UWS to single digits in the kill column and an attack percentage of just .079.
UWW was dominant in the first set scoring eight straight early to jump out to a 9-2 lead. From there, the Warhawks cruised to an early 1-0 lead in the match bolstered by a .333 team attack percentage. UW-Stout hit .000 with six kills and six errors in the first set.
The big Warhawk run didn’t come until later in set two. With just a three-point lead, 18-15, UWW scored six consecutive to push set point, 24-15. Chloe Werner put the finishing touches on the set with a kill.
The third set was a combination of the first two — UWW used a five-point run early to take a 9-3 lead. A six-point run later in the set gave the Warhawks a 20-10 lead. After pushing to match point, 24-15, the Blue Devils refused to fold scoring the next five when Ava Rebarchik hammered an attack off the block for the final kill of the evening.
The UWW middle hitters combined for a stellar performance — Hannah Proctor hit .571 with five kills in seven attempts while Abbie Dix hammered down nine kills in 15 attempts for an attack percentage of .533. The pair combined for just two attack errors on the night.
Outside hitters Alayna Jansky and Jenna Weinfurt matched Dix’s nine kills to share team-high honors.
Defensively, Jansky registered a match-high 13 digs while libero Jaedynn Evans added 10. At the net, Dix posted four blocks while Weinfurt and Abbie Krzus each tallied three.
Jansky and Emma Bludgen bolstered the Warhawks from the service line with four aces each. Ally Longden added three on the night. Krzus dished out 35 assists adding three blocks in the contest.
The WHS Class of ’74 held their 50th reunion on September 14, 2024 at The Fuzzy Pig in Whitewater. Photos are courtesy of Tom Ganser.
Top Row (standing): Bill Koenitzer, Jane (Messerschmidt) Koenitzer, Ben Killips, June (Knuteson) Parks, Allan Parks, Wayne Thorne, Lori Nelson, Bill Wagie, Mark Mead, Mary (Perich) Perry, Jim Newhouse, Deb Hoffman, Don Lasch, Shari (Talbert) Ingersoll, Bruce Borden, Patti (Robbins) Priske, Mark Bailey, Jelaine (Henry) Goehl, Luke Rehrauer, Roger Walton
Third Row: (sitting) Carol Taylor, Kathy (Smith) Cianciolo, Mary Morphew, Julie (Piat) Enerson, Virginia (Ruenger) Thorne, Jane (Wagner) West, Danni (Caldwell) Potratz, Colleen (Behrens) Splittgerber, Lori (Notbusch) Vicker, Kori Oberle
Second Row: John Duerst, Steve Taylor, Jeff Walters, Sue (Krause) Lein, Roger Kincaid, Rick Lein, Ron Hull, Reid Jolin, Trent Agnew, Kevin Boynton, Doug Behrens, Bob Keith
Bottom Row (sitting): Kori Oberle, Lei (Brenton) Lund, Julie (Brandt) Dooley, Meg Underwood, Crystal (Stevenson) Singer, Jerry West, Bill Knilans, Mark Traxler, Todd Cummings
Photo by Tom Ganser – tganser33@gmail.com
Rainbow among local organizers to present documentary by people overcoming loneliness
Rainbow Community Care, in collaboration with the Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation and the Watertown Area YMCA, invites the public to attend a free community screening of All the Lonely People on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Country Inn & Suites in Fort Atkinson. Following the film, there will be time for a panel discussion and social hour. Loneliness, social isolation, and ways to support one another will be topics discussed as well, including how to build supportive networks. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided along with free soda and water and a cash bar is also available.
Presented by the Clowder Group, this powerful documentary film follows a handful of people from different walks of life as they overcome social isolation and chronic loneliness – a condition that is affecting millions of people in the wake of the COVID pandemic. Researchers believe the effects of loneliness on our health are as bad as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. The added stress of feeling alone increases heart disease, stroke, anxiety, and even an earlier onset of dementia.
Caring for a loved one is one of the most rewarding yet challenging roles a person can take on, but it can also be tiring and stressful. When you’re a primary caregiver, especially in a rural community, it can feel isolating – both physically and emotionally. If your loved one was once the one handling daily tasks and responsibilities and now relies on you for help with a serious illness or other challenges, that change can create even more strain, limiting your ability to connect with others. It’s essential to acknowledge these feelings, seek support, take care of your own physical and mental health, and remember that you’re not alone.
Limited to the first 200 people. For more information and to register for this free event please visit: https://bit.ly/AllLonelyPeople.
It is the best time of year, FRUIT SALES!! The FFA would GREATLY appreciate your support. There is truly something for everyone: fruit, cheese, and sausage. The sale ends November 12th at 11:59 P.M. I have attached my online link below. Thank you in advance!
Online Fruit Sale Link: https://app.fundraiseit.org/shop.php?code=254259
Editor’s note: The above announcement was provided by Emily Schmidt.
[From Wikipedia]
Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces (who were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable).[1][2] It coincides with other holidays including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day which are celebrated in other countries that mark the anniversary of the end of World War I.[3] Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. At the urging of major US veteran organizations, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954.[4]
Veterans Day is distinct from Memorial Day, a US public holiday in May. Veterans Day celebrates the service of all US military veterans, while Memorial Day honors those who have died while in military service.[5] Another military holiday that also occurs in May, Armed Forces Day, honors those currently serving in the US military. Additionally, Women Veterans Day is recognized by a growing number of US states that specifically honor women who have served in the US military.
Editor’s note: The Whitewater Banner appreciates having permission to use the image on the homepage by Kim Heimbuch from Pixabay.
City of Whitewater Municipal Board of Canvass – Monday @ 8:00 a.m.
City of Whitewater Municipal Building, Community Room, 312 W. Whitewater St.
City of Whitewater Plan & Architectural Review Meeting – Monday @ 6:00 p.m.
Agenda includes Discussion and possible approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a Towing and Auto Repair Shop located at 601 E Milwaukee Street for Lee Loveall. Tax Parcel #/A288100001.
Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room,
312 West Whitewater St.
*In Person and Virtual
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City of Whitewater Public Works Committee – Tuesday @ 5:00 p.m.
Agenda includes Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Starin Road crosswalks near the University.
Cravath Lakefront Room, 2nd floor, 312 W. Whitewater St.
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Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
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City of Whitewater Public Art Committee – Tuesday @ 5:30 p.m.
Agenda includes Discussion and Possible Action on painting of traffic boxes.
Whitewater Municipal Building Council Chambers, 312 West Whitewater St.
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City of Whitewater Lakes Advisory Committee – Wednesday @ 4:30 p.m.
Agenda Discussion and possible action on Resolution Creating The City of Whitewater Trippe and Cravath Lake District
Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor 312 West Whitewater St
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Whitewater Unified School District Transportation Committee – Thursday @ 4:15 p.m.
Agenda: Representatives of the School Board and staff members of the district and Nelson’s Bus Service will meet. No action will be taken.
Whitewater High School
Student Services Conference Room
534 South Elizabeth Street
City of Whitewater Community Involvement & Cable TV Commission – Thursday @ 5:00 p.m.
Agenda
Whitewater Municipal Building City Manager Conference room, 312 West Whitewater St.
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WOW!! The Whippet swimmers came and absolutely demolished their times on Saturday, November 9, at the WIAA Sectional Meet at McFarland. Whippet swimmers went 18/18 best times, and Makayla Bazeley is heading back to state for the 3rd year in a row!
Makayla Bazeley won her events in speedy fashion. In the 200 Freestyle she dropped 2 seconds to go a time of 1:56.70. In the 100 Backstroke she broke her own school record with a time of 57.63! By winning both her events she earned herself an automatic qualification to the state meet!
Throughout the season, Emerson Dunham consistently took on two of the most challenging events which included the 200 IM and 500 Freestyle! Emerson showed up and rocked those events! In the 200 IM she placed 8th with a time of 2:33.85; that’s a 7 second time drop. In the 500 Freestyle, she placed 10th with a time of 5:53.33, which is a lifetime best and 10 second time drop!
The team dropped over 1 minute and 22 seconds in all events combined. Best times include:
Grace Coleman
- 50 Freestyle – 32.28
- 100 Backstroke – 1:28.99
Lucy Davis
- 200 Freestyle – 2:30.47
- 50 Freestyle – 31.30
Georgia Esch
- 100 Freestyle – 1:16.39
- 100 Backstroke – 1:27.87 (7 second time drop)
Charlotte Hajewski
- 200 Freestyle (14th) – 2:19.70
- 500 Freestyle (14th) – 6:14.89 (6 second time drop)
Atreya Wilson
- 100 Freestyle – 1:10.72 (8 second time drop and a heat win!)
- 100 Breaststroke – 1:27.44 (5 second time drop and another heat win!)
Maggie Maas
- 50 Freestyle – 28.85
- 100 Freestyle (14th) – 1:03.48
Maya Davis
- 50 Freestyle – 34.87
- 100 Breaststroke – 1:36.92
Proud is an understatement! What an awesome way to end the 2024 season for the majority of the girls! Up next is State; come cheer on Makayla on Friday, November 15th at Waukesha South Natatorium. The meet begins at 5:30 pm..
Article and Photos Submitted by Sarah Reynolds
Whitewater High School Head Swim Coach
ReynoldsSM07@uww.edu
Thank you to Fairhaven Leisure Services staff member Terrie Munger and her knitting and crocheting group of residents from Fairhaven and Prairie Village for their contribution of handmade scarves to our annual Paul Frank Florine American Legion Auxiliary Unit #166 Fort Atkinson Blessing Backpack Project. One of the scarves will be placed in each of our backpacks along with other items for warmth, physical and dental hygiene. The backpacks are then given to the Fort Atkinson Homeless Coalition and another organization to be handed out to those in need. The residents have teamed up with us to do this project since the beginning (Fall of 2022). Putting an item in each backpack that is handmade with love by this group gives the backpacks a special touch. Thank you for your continued support, you have touched many lives.
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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