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City of Whitewater Equal Opportunities Commission – Monday @ 5:00 p.m.
Agenda includes Issues with Recent Immigration into Whitewater, Issues Facing the Unhoused (Homelessness)
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/702703413
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (646) 749-3122
Access Code: 702-703-413
Whitewater Unified School District Board of Canvassers – Friday @ 2:00 p.m.
CANVASS OF REFERENDUM RESULTS
Whitewater Unified School District Central Office
419 South Elizabeth Street
By Angela Kelm
Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Information
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Menomonie, Wis. — UW-Whitewater Football Dominates Ground Game for Road Win
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team dominated in the ground game for a 16-7 win at UW-Stout Saturday.
The Warhawks posted 253 yards on 55 carries while holding the Blue Devils to just 13 yards in the ground game. Sixteen of UWW’s 24 first downs came on rushing plays while the defense allowed UWS 14 total first downs in the contest. Tamir Thomas and Jaylon Edmonson combined for 168 yards on 32 carries to lead the Warhawks.
The game opened with three consecutive punts, but the Warhawks changed the score on their second possession of the contest. Thomas opened the drive with a 26-yard scamper up the middle to set up a 38-yard field goal from Jeffery Isotalo-McGuire to give UWW a 3-0 advantage.
The Blue Devils responded with an 11-play, 75-yard drive that culminated with a touchdown near the end of the first quarter to claim the lead 7-3.
In the Warhawks second drive of the second quarter, quarterback Evan Lewandowski kept it for a 33-yard gain on the first play. Thomas followed with a 24-yard burst to the left. UWW kept pounding the rock until Lewandowski dropped back and four Tommy Coates in the endzone from four yards out to put the Warhawks back in front 10-7.
The score held through the third quarter and UWW carried the lead the rest of the way.
Isotalo-McGuire added six cushion points on a pair of field goals in the fourth quarter. He capped a 19-play, 85-yard drive that took nearly 11 minutes off the clock with a 23-yarder and wrapped up the scoring with another 23-yard field goal with just over six minutes remaining.
Lewandowski was 15-20 for 130 yards and a touchdown. Tyler Hotle hauled in six catches for 42 yards while Coates added 40 yards on four receptions.
Defensively, Egon Hein led the Warhawks with seven tackles including six solo adding a pass breakup. Luke Nelson picked off the UW-Stout quarterback adding a 10-yard return to bolster the defense. Ryan Liszka, Trey Castella, Reed Farrington and Justin Allen all recorded sacks in the contest.
The Warhawks return to Perkins Stadium for the regular season finale on November 12. The game has been designated Military Appreciation, Shriner’s and Senior Day. All veterans will receive a free ticket and an additional ticket Saturday (available on day-of purchases at the ticket windows only). Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m.
Daylight Savings Time ends this Sunday, November 6th at 2:00 a.m. In March, the U.S. Senate approved a bill known as the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide. But the legislation stalled in the House, which has not yet scheduled a debate on the topic.
The Rock County Sheriff’s Office offers the following safety reminders to help you prepare for an emergency.
▪ Check household safety items
o Smoke detectors
o Carbon monoxide detectors
o Furnaces
o Wood burning stoves
o Fire extinguishers
▪ Create or update emergency kits for home
and vehicle(s)
o Swap summer items for winter items
o Restock and check expiration dates
• Batteries
• Food
• First aid supplies
For more emergency preparedness tips, visit https://readywisconsin.wi.gov. You can also
follow Ready Wisconsin on Facebook and Twitter.
Editor’s note: The following announcement was provided by the National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan Weather Forecast Office on November 4 at 3:50 p.m.
Winds will increase overnight, with very windy conditions expected on Saturday. Wind gusts to 50-55 MPH are expected in some locations (see above map). Peak wind gusts will occur from late morning through mid afternoon.
-There is a conditional risk for a few spin-up tornadoes along the cold front between about 7 a.m. and noon tomorrow as it surges through the area. It is not clear if enough energy will develop ahead of the front for these to develop, however.
The Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon, 5K, and W3 Fit Kid Shuffle held its tenth annual race banquet on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022, at Willow Brook Golf Course. Race sponsors, team leaders, volunteers, and five local charities came together for an evening to celebrate the success of the 10th Anniversary DWS race.
“The DWS’s mission is to give back to the community and organizations that dedicate their time to support others around the city,” DWS Executive Director Jefferey Knight says.
During the banquet, DWS presented $5,000 to each of the five charity partners, for a total of $25,000 distributed. These five charities include: Working for Whitewater’s Wellness, Bethel House, Whitewater Unified School District, Whitewater LEADS, and the J-Hawk Aquatic Club.
Excluding the DWS donations, an additional $622 was directly donated from anonymous individuals to the charities of their choosing on the DWS website. Over the last ten years, the DWS has raised a total of $254,500 for the local charities of Whitewater.
“It is always a great experience to witness the hard work local sponsors, volunteers, community members, and race partners put into the DWS,” Course Marshall, Jeff Miller said. “The DWS this year is one to remember; to see the community come together and make the DWS a success is incredible.”
The DWS Team would like to thank everyone who came together to make the 10th Anniversary race a success. Celebrating the hard work and dedication that was put forth by volunteers, races, and sponsors, the 10th Anniversary DWS Banquet was incredibly successful.
About the DWS
The goal of the DWS is to promote the City of Whitewater and highlight its greatest features. The DWS partners with the city, business community, university, and school district to make this a fantastic event that benefits all who participate. For more information about the race visit runwhitewater.com. For general race inquiries, email info@runwhitewater.com
Editor’s note: The Banner appreciates having permission to use the image on the homepage by hokiefacs on Flickr.
“Where the Crawdads Sing”
Tuesday, November 8, 1 p.m.
( Drama/Mystery/Thriller)
Rated PG-13; 2 hours, 5 minutes (2022)
The film adaptation of the novel that has been on the New York Times Bestsellers List for over 3.5 years. A woman who raised herself in the marshes of the Deep South becomes a suspect in the murder of a man with whom she was once involved.
The historical society hopes that every eligible voter exercises his/her right to vote on Tuesday.
Join us next week for more from the Whitewater Historical Society.
(Photo from the George Scharfenberg Collection)
Obituaries
Richard Allen Splitter, age 80, of Blue Eye, Missouri, passed away November 12, 2024. He entered this life on June 16, 1944, the son of Edward and Berniece (Craig) Splitter in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Richard proudly served our country in the United States Navy for two terms. During his time in the service, he was able to get his master’s degree in engineering from California State University of Long Beach. During his working years, Richard was an engineer for different aerospace companies. He retired to Blue Eye, Missouri, and thoroughly enjoyed lake life. Richard appreciated the outdoors and loved hiking, fishing, … Read more
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Edward W. HamiltonApril 3,1941 – October 26, 2024 Edward “Edjo” Wickman Hamilton, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at home. Ed was born in Evanston, Illinois and moved to Whitewater, Wisconsin with his family when he was eight years old. He attended Whitewater High School and then graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater with a bachelor of science degree. He also served two years in the army. He moved to Davenport, Iowa in 1971 and worked at John Deere Davenport Works until he retired in 2001. Then he followed a dream, moved back to Whitewater and … Read more
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Verne Paul Schrank was born on March 9, 1930 at home on the family farm in Lima Township, Rock County, to Arthur and Marie (Witte) Schrank. He attended the Sturtevant one room school which closed when he graduated in 1944. He attended Whitewater High School and graduated in 1948. Verne farmed with his parents until 1967 when he moved to Whitewater and worked for the Whitewater Unified School District as a custodian – courier for 27 years. Verne served on various boards at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, as well as playing on the dartball team for many years. Verne … Read more
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After a long full life, Janine Marie (Dickerson) Weiss was called home to the Lord. Janine was born on April Fool’s Day, 1930 in Milwaukee. She grew up enjoying Trolleys, dancing and school with her sisters, Donna Domagalski, Marcyl Howel, Karen Moczynski and her parents, Glenn and Lucille Dickerson. In 1950, she married Frederic Weiss in a little church in Three Lakes WI. Shortly after, the first of 5 kids was born with the next 2 shortly after. Denice Lucille (Edward DeGroot), David Arthur, and Dana Lynn (Stephen Lind). After a breather Debra Beth (Alyn Jones) and Donna Raye (Dale … Read more
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Raymond Miles, 96, Whitewater, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Our House Senior Living in Whitewater. Raymond was born on February 10, 1928, in Elkhorn, WI to Rueben and Norma Miles. He served in the US Army. On June 18, 1955, Raymond married Waverly Sutherland in Whitewater, WI. He enjoyed a long and successful career as a Livestock Dealer. In retirement, he cherished time spent with his family and remained informed on the farming community. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Waverly of Whitewater, sons Eddie of Madison and Todd (Barbara) Miles of Sarasota FL, … Read more
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Connie Jean Sukowski embarked on her next big adventure on the evening of Friday, November 8, 2024. Connie enjoyed decades of adventures with friends and family. She spent 36 years teaching 2nd and 3rd grade students in the Palmyra Eagle School District, working alongside many cherished colleagues and friends. Connie and her husband, Patrick Theodore Sukowski, shared 55 and a half years of marriage. Together they raised four children: Peter, Allan, Ann and Kevin Sukowski. She took great joy in watching her five grandchildren grow into amazing adults: Sonora Sukowski, Brianne Hebbe, Jared Gundrum-Sukowski, Nolan Causey, and Lore Lai Schimmel. … Read more
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Nancy Lou Hallock Cooper passed away November 8, 2024 due to complications of lungcancer. Nancy was born on April 20, 1936 in Springfield, MA to Howard and Barbara (Corliss) Hallock. As a child, Nancy spent every summer in her beloved Piermont, NH where she and her brothers “helped” the local farmer with his chores, including riding in the truck with the milk cans every morning. She enjoyed swimming in the local brooks, picking berries, going to the nearby library, visiting with cousins, and playing croquet every evening. As she grew older, she spent time as a camper and then a camp … Read more
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James Robert Trier (Jimbo), passed away on November 10, 2024, at the age of 89. Born on December 22, 1934, in New Holstein, WI, to George and Frances Trier. He spent his later years residing in Whitewater, WI. Jim began his teaching career as a high school mathematics teacher and then dedicated 55 years of his life to education as a mathematics professor at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He was the chairman of the faculty senate as well. He had a passion for math and an engaging teaching style, which made him a student favorite. He was known for telling … Read more
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Juan Manuel “Manny” Rodriguez, 56, of Whitewater, WI, passed away on Oct 31, 2024. He was born in Fort Atkinson, WI, on November 14, 1967 to Ponciano and Blanca Rodriguez. He graduated from Whitewater High School and continued his education at Gateway, earning a degree in marketing. He had a love for helping people and worked in healthcare for over 30 years as a CNA. He enjoyed shooting darts with his lifelong friends: Robert Bramley, Brian Quass, and Todd Piper. To know Manny, you knew he had a love for his Washington Redskins, now known as the Commanders. He loved to play … Read more
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