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Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Whitewater Grocery Cooperative.
In December the Whitewater “future” Grocery Store Cooperative is honoring Lisa Griep, Food Services Supervisor and Patty Germundson, WHS Cook, and the rest of Lisa’s Whitewater Unified School District Food Service employees (see entire list below) for all they did during the March through December 2020 Pandemic. During that time they served 210,588 meals to the children in our community. A high percentage of Whitewater’s students depend on these meals. We appreciate all of these Whitewater Food Warriors during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Tootie Behrens
Murray Blake
Josie Czerpak
Pam Duerst
Patty Germundson
Lisa Griep
Lisa Hough
Carol Kuchan
Storm Langhoff
Joyce Leverenz
John Meyer
Susan Stone
Cindy Ziebarth
By Chris Lindeke, Assistant Athletic Director, Strategic Communications and Branding, UW-W
No. 3 Warhawk Football Downed in NCAA Semifinals
Game Statistics: https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/uwwsports.com/documents/2021/12/11/28466.pdf
The No. 3 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team fell behind by double digits in the first half Saturday and was unable to cut into the deficit in a 24-7 setback against No. 2 Mary Hardin-Baylor (Texas) in a semifinal of the NCAA Division III Playoffs at Perkins Stadium.
The Warhawks (13-1 overall), who were playing in their 13th semifinal round in the last 16 years, conclude the season following their 38th Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship and 17th appearance in the NCAA Division III Playoffs.
The Crusaders (14-0) totaled 309 yards through the air and held the ball for nearly 12 minutes in the fourth quarter to maintain their lead.
UW-Whitewater was held to 64 yards rushing and 271 yards of offense, and was limited to 5-of-15 conversions on third down.
Max Meylor finished 23-of-32 passing for 207 yards and one touchdown. Tyler Holte caught six passes for 91 yards and one touchdown, and Alex Peete rushed for 43 yards and tallied 38 yards receiving.
Mark McGrath led the defense with 10 tackles, while Shane McGrail finished with eight stops, including 1.5 for a loss. Thomas Wojnowski and Kyle Koelblinger collected seven tackles apiece.
After a scoreless first quarter, Mary Hardin-Baylor completed a 14-play, 82-yard drive in the end zone to take a 7-0 advantage with 13:00 on the clock.
After a UW-W turnover, the Crusaders scored another touchdown with 9:46 on the clock to double their advantage.
Following a UMHB field goal, the Warhawks drove 80 yards in 12 plays as Meylor hit Holte over the middle for a 9-yard score with 1:01 remaining in the second quarter.
Mary Hardin-Baylor scored on its first drive of the third quarter, punching it in on fourth and goal from the 1-yard line for a 24-7 advantage with 6:31 to play in the period.
UW-Whitewater was unable to get back in the scoring column the rest of the way.
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By Lynn Binnie
Whitewater Banner volunteer staff
whitewaterbanner@gmail.com
December 11, 2021
Those who said that the outcome of the NCAA D III semifinal game would boil down to whether the #3 Warhawks could defend against # 2 Mary Hardin-Baylor’s passing prowess unfortunately “called it.” UW-W lost 24-7 to Mary Hardin-Baylor (MH-B) on December 11, with MH-B dominating on passing. It would have been 24-10 if the nearly-always reliable Matt Maldonado hadn’t had a missed field goal which commentators surmised was caused by wind. The championship game on December 17 in Canton, OH will feature defending champion North Central vs. MH-B. North Central beat UW-W by 41-14 in 2019; the 2020 game was canceled due to COVID-19. Attendance was 2519, compared with 1400 last week.
| UW-W | MH-B | |
| Pass | 207 | 309 |
| Rush | 64 | 69 |
| Total | 271 | 377 |
Here’s the link to a comprehensive article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, assuming you don’t hit a paywall.
Editor’s note: Tom Ganser provided photos from the drive-through Optimist event on December 4 where children could visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
The Optimist Club would like to thank the following for their help in making the Drive-Through Santa Event held on December 4, 2021 a success. Our local Culver’s donated Scoops coupons. Music was provided by Whitewater High School Choir members directed by Mrs. Karen Tordera and duets were played by Dr. Don Deal and his son Robert Wiley Deal. Bruce Parker and Rick and Jeanine Fassl helped with festive decorations. Laila Potts and Lanora Heim donated food goods to be distributed to attendees. Thank you to everyone who donated food to the Community Space.
Al Hutchison
President
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by Whitewater Middle School. Congratulations to all of the students on the Honor Roll and/or who have had perfect attendance.
Clicking on the link below will display the Whitewater Middle School 1st Quarter honor Roll. The names with*’s in front of them are the students who have all A’s (4.0 GPA)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ap5svaqJOn4sQL3Ei_U1KkcVmqNUkJCg/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104848782081683843342&rtpof=true&sd=true
Shown below are the Whitewater Middle School students with 1st Quarter Perfect Attendance. These are students who have not been tardy to any classes or missed any classes at the Whitewater Middle School 1st quarter.
| 6th Grade | 7th Grade | 8th Grade |
| Balazi, Abdulla | Alcala, Evelyn | Brautigam, Payton |
| Briggs, Archie | Amundson, Evan | Cansino-Pena, Emmanuel |
| Cease, Garrett | Cabrera – Ramirez, Zayuri | Clark, Peyton |
| Crone, Benjamin | Castillo, Madeling | Enns, David |
| Dennis, De’veah | Coblentz, Joel | Gonzalez, Desiree |
| Jagodzinski, Evan | Islas, Emy | Hartzheim, Calli |
| McQuillen, Jackson | Mbifi, Frank | Lavertu, Isabelle |
| Ophime, Lily | Meyer, Aidan | Navejas, Oswaldo |
| Pantoja Perez, Alexander | Palmer-Flintrop, Melina | Parker, Savannah E |
| Pelayo Ruelas, Robert | Pett, Trevor | Pena Perroni, Gabriella |
| Peterson, Colton | Pineda, Yuiman | Sortino, Rebecca |
| Sweeney, Alexander | Pond, Hayleigh | Vance-Kirichkow, Eli |
| Punzel, Blaze | ||
| Rodriguez Flores, Paola | ||
| Rodriguez, Eloy | ||
| Urban, Allison | ||
| Van Daele, Ava | ||
| Vaughn, Corbin | ||
| Verduzco, Marijose | ||
| Vubumuh, Berma B | ||
On December 19th, the Whitewater High School Music Masters Ensemble will present Music Masters Showcase. The concert theme is Miracle on 34th Street—Winter in New York. The event will take place in the Whitewater High School MPR and will include solos and small ensemble performances, as well as songs sung by the entire Music Masters Ensemble. The event will begin at 3:00 p.m. The $10 ticket per person includes the performance and refreshments. This is a special event of its kind at WHS you won’t want to miss! See any Music Masters Ensemble member, their director Karen Tordera, or the High School Office for tickets. Tickets should be purchased by December 10th. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Karen Tordera at ktordera@wwusd.org . #TheWhippetWay #1Family
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by Whitewater High School.
A video presentation is available at https://youtu.be/Ha4rFgKhh-0
Obituaries
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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Angelica E. Vicente Santa Cruz passed away Sunday, June 30th in home beside family and friends in Milford, Delaware from a long battle with cancer. Angelica E. Vicente Santa Cruz was born on February 24, 1965. She was the daughter of Doña Carmen Santa Cruz Valdez and Don Luis Vicente León, who allowed her to share a life of family union with her four brothers: Braulio, Carmen Rosa, Edgar and Juan. She was born in Lima-Peru and grew up in the Ventanilla district of the constitutional province of Callao of Peru. She completed her primary studies at the La Merced … Read more
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Lowell V. Youngs, 87, of Whitewater passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024 in Madison. Lowell was born on September 4, 1936 in Wyoming to Isaac and Violet (Doble) Youngs. He grew up in the very small town of Veteran, Wyoming, where he was one of nine students in his graduating class. After graduating, Lowell attended the University of Colorado, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education in 1958. Lowell was drafted into the US Army in 1960 and selected to be in the Army Band, where he gladly carried a clarinet instead of a gun. He was … Read more
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