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The Congregational UCC, 133 S. Franklin Street, Whitewater, continues to host the free Monday night carry-out spaghetti meals through December 19th, 2022, excluding the Monday holidays—Labor Day – September 5th, and Christmas – December 26th. Carry-outs available from 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. For more information, contact Patty Harmon at the First English Lutheran Church office, (262) 473-5076 or Margie Hammerl at the Congregational UCC, (262) 473-4101.
La congregación UCC ubicada en 133 S. Calle Franklin, en Whitewater continuará ofreciendo cenas de espagueti para llevar todos los lunes hasta el 19 de Diciembre del 2022, con excepto el lunes feriado, (dia del Trabajo) Labor Day – 5 de Septiembre y (Navidad) Christmas – 26 de Diciembre. Comidas para llevar disponibles de 5:00 p. m. a 6:00 p. m.Para más información contacte a Patty Harmon en la oficina de la Iglesia Luterana (262) 473-5076 ó a Margie Hammerl en la Congregación UCC (262) 473-4101.
Article Submitted By Patty Harmon, Co-coordinator (FELC)
Campus & Community Meal
harmon000333@yahoo.com
On Saturday, August 13, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin will join State Rep. Don Vruwink for a listening session with local farmers hosted at the Luke Goessling Farm in Whitewater.
Goessling and his family grow corn and soybeans on 750 acres, a farm that has been in the family since 1938. Rep. Vruwink and Sen. Baldwin will give area growers, farmers, and food processors an update on issues that have come before Congress and the Wisconsin Legislature.
WHEN: 10:00 AM
WHERE: Luke Goessling Farm, W9697 W. Walworth Ave, Whitewater, WI
DIRECTIONS TO GOESSLING FARM: The farm is located just south of Robin’s Trucking, W9699 W. Walworth Ave, Whitewater.
Wisconsin State Rep. Don Vruwink represents the 43rd Assembly District, which includes portions of Dane, Jefferson, Rock, and Walworth Counties. United States Senator Tammy Baldwin represents all of Wisconsin.
Article Submitted by Rep. Don Vruwink
Rep.Vruwink@legis.wisconsin.gov
Maxwell Street Days in Whitewater were held Friday and Saturday, August 5 and 6, 2022.
Photos Submitted by Tom Ganser
tganser33@gmail.com
These are the vaccines that will be available: Dtap, Hep B, MMR, Polio, Tdap, and Varicella – first come, first served until vaccine supply runs out. The vaccines clinic is for individuals 18 years of age and younger. Adults can make appointments with the Rock River Clinic in Whitewater who will be there to promote services and make appointments for families.
The image on the homepage “IPV vaccination” by Sanofi Pasteur is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.
Editor’s note: This is a paid advertisement by the Whitewater Area Chamber of Commerce.
By Lynn Binnie
Whitewater Banner volunteer staff
whitewaterbanner@gmail.com
Residents who were in the general area of Main & Whiton Streets in the late evening on Monday, August 1 may have noticed a large police presence including county sheriffs and police from other communities. Interim Police Chief Dan Meyer told the Banner that the Whitewater Police Department “received a report [at 8:46 p.m.] that a male wearing a ski mask and carrying a rifle had pointed the rifle at a passerby in a vehicle near that location. When officers arrived they could not confirm if a male that was running was the suspect or not. A perimeter was set up as we attempted to locate the individual and confirm the legitimacy of the report.”
Update, 8/2 @ 9 a.m.: On Tuesday morning, Meyer indicated that upon further investigation there was less clarity regarding exactly what had been seen, and the search was completed without having identified a subject or a weapon.
Editor’s note: On July 25 the Police & Fire Commission conditionally approved the appointment of Dan Meyer to be the police chief, subject to negotiation of salary and benefits with city staff and approval of Common Council. This process has not yet been completed.
Over the weekend of July 30, the Whitewater High School Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis Program sponsored the first annual Tim Nelson Doubles Tournament. It was a blast! Over 24 alumni participated in the inaugural event. The proceeds from the alumni tournament will go to the WHS Tennis Program.
The Whitewater community had the opportunity to watch some outstanding tennis. Congratulations to John Chenoweth and Tim Nelson, who won the event. A solid 2nd place finish went to the doubles team of Jim and Gina Foucault. Medalists include Elijah Grall, Colin Chenoweth, Sydney Treder, Hannah Delaney, Emilia Houwers, and Mariana Cano.
WHS Tennis Coach Baron West would like to thank all who attended and participated. He would also like everyone to know a date for next year’s alumni tournament. It will take place on July 22, 2023. All alumni and members of the WHS tennis community are welcome.
Article and Photos Submitted by Greg Stewart
WHS Staff Member and Former WHS Tennis Coach
gstewart@wwusd.org
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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