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By Lynn Binnie
Whitewater Banner volunteer staff
whitewaterbanner@gmail.com
Many City of Whitewater property owners undoubtedly noticed an unusually high increase in the school district portion of the property tax bill that they received early in December. Ben Prather, Director of Business Services for the Whitewater Unified School District, drafted the letter that is shown below in order to address this concern. Prather noted to the Banner that, “Of all the municipalities within our levy the city of Whitewater saw the largest increase in property value (13.75%) and the Walworth County portion of the city experienced the largest change in share of the levy (.49%).”
Editor’s Note: This information was provided by the City of Whitewater.
The City of Whitewater – Department of Public Works will deliver sand on Monday, December 20, 2021.
Residents who wish to receive a quantity of sand for placement on public sidewalks during the winter months are asked to have a sturdy container at the curbside by 7:00 a.m. on Monday, December 20. City officials stress that a cardboard box is not considered a sturdy container.
If there is a snowstorm or some other unpredictable occurrence that prevents delivery that week, the sand will be delivered as soon as weather permits. As a reminder, the owner, occupant, and person in charge of any building or lot fronting upon or adjoining any sidewalk shall remove all snow and ice from the sidewalk no later than twenty-four hours after a snow or ice event. When any ice is so formed on any sidewalk that it cannot be removed, then the responsible party shall keep the same sprinkled with salt or sand.
For additional questions or concerns, contact the Streets Department at (262) 473-0560.
The City of Whitewater provides efficient and high-quality services which support living, learning, playing and working in an exceptional community. Visit www.whitewater-wi.gov for community information and updates.
Editor’s Note: The below photos were provided by Tom Ganser.
Please enjoy the below photos from the Whitewater Unified School District Winter Strings Concert on December 9 at the Whitewater High School Auditorium.
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 | ||
Obituaries
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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James Trier, Whitewater, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Edgerton Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on held on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00 pm at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Whitewater. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Whitewater. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 1:00 pm until the time of the service. A full obituary will follow. Nitardy Funeral Home, Whitewater is assisting the family.
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