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City of Whitewater Equal Opportunities Commission – Monday @ 5:00 p.m.
Agenda includes Combination of Disability Right Committee and Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC)
Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room,
312 West Whitewater St.
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City of Whitewater Police & Fire Commission Meeting – Monday @ 6:00 p.m.
Agenda
Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room,
312 West Whitewater St.
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Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
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Access Code: 709-264-645
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City of Whitewater Common Council Meeting – Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda includes assessment process update, second reading of Ordinance allowing Board of Absentee Canvassers (Allowing Central Count for Absentee Ballots), Discussion and Possible Action regarding bids for mechanical dredging of Cravath &
Trippe Lake Cattails, and Discussion and Possible Action regarding Spring Splash Task Force.
Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room,
312 West Whitewater St.
*In Person and Virtual
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone.
Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
Please click the link below to join:
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Telephone: +1 (312) 626-6799
Webinar ID: 851 1205 0058
Passcode: 019249
City of Whitewater Alcohol Licensing Commission – Thursday @ 5:30 p.m.
The agenda has not been published as of June 2.
City of Whitewater Landmarks Commission – Thursday @ 6:00 p.m.
The agenda has not been published as of June 2.
Warhawks were down 3-0, but score 11 unanswered over the next 8 innings
By Broderick P. Frye
Asst. Sports Information Director
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater opened up the 2024 NCAA World Series Tournament with a 11-3 win over Randolph-Macon. After allowing three runs in the first inning, the Warhawks scored 11 unanswered runs to take the win.
The Warhawks found themselves down early after a base-clearing double put Randolph-Macon on the board first. But the Warhawks responded right back with a 3-run play to tie things back up.
After a scoreless second [Randolph-Macon] inning, the Warhawks really showed off their offensive prowess with a 6-run second frame. Capping off the inning was a lengthy home run trot from Danny Hopper (Palatine, Ill./Palatine). Hopper sent a ball deep to left center, and after a video review, the hit was ruled a home run, putting the Warhawks up 9-3.
As the Warhawks started to get their footing on defense, a three-up-three-down in the third and fourth kept the Yellowjackets off the board. A Matt Scolan (Downers Grove, Ill./South) single added the Warhawks’ 10th unanswered run in the bottom of the third.
Randolph-Macon slowed the Warhawks down in the fourth, with a quick three-&-out for the Warhawks first scoreless inning. However, the Warhawk defense did the exact same.
With Cade Berendt (Germantown, Wis./Germantown) rolling on the mound in the sixth inning, Scolan sent another home run to left field to put the Warhawks up 11-3.
An inning later, Max Huseboe (Ripon, Wis./Ripon) came in for relief and picked up right where Berendt left off, only allowing one base runner in his two innings of relief.
The Warhawks closed things out in the first game with an 11-3 win over Randolph-Macon.
With the win, the Warhawks advanced to play Salve Regina in the Winner’s Bracket. First pitch is scheduled for 8 PM ET [7 PM in Whitewater] in Eastlake.
In beautiful La Crosse, Wisconsin, athletes from the Whitewater Track and Field program competed their guts out at the highest level with several athletes advancing to Saturday’s final day of competition.
Traysen Thomason started things off in the 100m dash with an incredible start out of the blocks and placed 2nd in his run, running 11.16 into a headwind. Combining the heats qualified Traysen into the final seeded fifth.
Next up was the girls’ 4x200m relay. The quartet of A’lani Ross, Sydney Schilt, Calli Grosinske, and Athena Soto ran their second fastest of the season to stop the clock in 1:49.02. They placed 14th overall and will not advance into Saturday’s final.
Ethan Dugan breezed through his 400m prelim in 49.01 to win his heat and is the second fastest seed going into Saturday’s final.
The final event was the boys’ 4x400m relay. The team of Ethan Dugan, Quincy Boudreau, Jack Hefty, and Nate Holden debuted a different relay order and strategy in the prelim. It paid off as the team handed off in first place at every exchange and was clear of the chaos that can sometimes clutter up the exchanges in this event. They placed third in their heat and advanced to the finals as the fourth seed. Their time of 3:24.38 is the fifth fastest time ever run in program history, and just shy of a full second from being school record holders. They will get another chance to give it their all Saturday in the final.
Jack Hefty will also compete on day two in the 1600 where he looks to defend his state title from one year ago in the same event.
Go, Whippets!
Article Submitted by Chad Carstens
Whitewater High School Track and Field Coach
ccarstens@wwusd.org
“Past Lives”
Wednesday, June 5, 1 pm
(Drama/Romance)
Rated PG-13, 1 hour, 45 minutes. (2023)
Language: Korean Subtitles: English
Did you ever have a very close boyfriend or girlfriend and became separated by a move…but still remembered them and thought of them, over the years..? In our monthly art film, two deeply connected Korean childhood friends are torn apart. 20 years later, they are reunited for one week to ponder the meaning of life, love and destiny. A pensive, thoughtful film which was nominated for
Best Motion Picture, Screenplay and Actress.
Seniors in the Park is located in Starin Park, 504 W. Starin Road. Although there is no charge to attend, regular participants are encouraged to join Seniors in the Park. The annual fee for residents of the Whitewater Unified School District is $10 and non-residents is $15. The funds support about half of the cost of our front desk staff person for 15 hours per week. The rest comes our of our fundraising monies. If you cannot afford the fee, we have a fund that will cover it for you. Fees are accepted at the Starin Park Community Building or online at https://schedulesplus.com/wwtr/kiosk/
It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society.
Five posts in May mean a bonus image from the Scholl Collection of glass plate negatives taken around 1900. This week’s image is of “modern” transportation at the time, a horse and buggy. The young woman is dressed in her best c.1900 blouse and skirt with a fashionable women’s “boater” style hat, a popular hat style for men and women of the period.
Join us next week for more from the Whitewater Historical Society.
(3579GP, Whitewater Historical Society)
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the Whitewater Unified School District.
The Whitewater Unified School District (WUSD) reports positive outcomes from student assessment data tied to the new Science of Reading (SOR) instructional practice, a research-based model for early literacy instruction.
Spring outcomes data shows that the district moved from 31.6% of students K-5 performing at or above grade level in the Fall before implementation to now 53.6% of students performing at or above grade level in the Spring. From fall to spring WUSD also saw a decrease of 22% in students reading below grade level benchmark. This work was intentional and required extensive planning, professional development, and commitment from the educators, Literacy Coaches, principals, and the Department of Teaching and Learning, all in consultation with Schools Cubed to implement new practices that reach all students. The new practices were all implemented while going through a process to select next year’s SOR-aligned curriculum ahead of the requirements for Act 20 in the state of Wisconsin. In short, this is just the beginning.
The data comes from the Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) assessment, which measures children’s foundational skills, including fluency and comprehension. “We are thrilled to see such a positive impact on our students’ literacy development in such a short period,” said Dr. Caroline Pate-Hefty, Superintendent. “Science of Reading has proven to be a transformative approach, and these early indicators suggest we are on the right path to achieving our goal of improved literacy outcomes. I can’t credit the amazing staff of WUSD highly enough with this work!”
SOR is grounded in decades of cognitive science research and was introduced to provide a more effective approach to teaching reading. This strategic initiative aims to equip students with essential reading skills, ensuring they are well-prepared for academic success and lifelong learning.
To learn more about WUSD’s literacy programming and alignment with the Science of Reading, please visit https://www.wwusd.org/page/science-of-reading.
Editor’s Note: The following notice was provided by the City of Whitewater.
NOTICE: On Monday June 3, 2024, W. Main Street (between 1st Street and 2nd Street) will be under
construction to replace a sanitary sewer and water lateral. It is anticipated that two lanes of traffic will be
maintained during construction by shifting lanes to the north or south. No parking will be allowed in this section
of W. Main Street in order to accommodate the construction. Repairs to the concrete curb & gutter, sidewalk
and asphalt pavement are anticipated to be completed by Friday June 7, 2024.
Obituaries
Lawrence “Larry” C. Hartung, a proud Marine Veteran of the Vietnam War, and longtime resident of Fort Atkinson, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on May 1, 2026. Larry was born June 7th, 1949, to Levon and Charles Hartung in Chicago, IL. Larry enlisted in the US Marine Corps in 1968 and served 3 consecutive tours in the Vietnam War. During this time, he became pen pals with his future wife, Candy, via a connection through his father. In 1970, he came home on leave to marry Candy. They celebrated 55 years of marriage on October 31st, 2025. During … Read more
Leo E. Wurzer, 65, of Eagle, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at his home. Leo was born on April 15, 1961 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Cyril and Shirley (McNeil) Wurzer. He grew up between Pleasant Prairie and Antigo, spending his childhood summers on his uncle’s farm where he discovered his love for all things tractors. Although he never had a farm of his own, he was able to partially fulfill his dream by working as a driver for Robin’s Trucking in Whitewater, WI in his last days and collecting miniature Tonka toys. He began his career … Read more
Lois Cummings, 99, of Fond du Lac, WI (formerly of Janesville, WI, Fort Atkinson, WI, Fountain Hills, AZ, and Green Valley, AZ) passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026 at the Meadows Senior Residence in Fond du Lac surrounded by family. Lois was born on February 17, 1927 in Fort Atkinson to Edward and Clarice (Roseth) Stevens. The middle child of 9 children, she attended Fort Atkinson schools and graduated in 1944. On September 11, 1948 Lois married Grant Cummings at Saint Andrew Catholic Church in Delavan, WI. Together they had 3 children, Gary, Colleen (Tom) Sabel, and Patty (Paul) … Read more
Come celebrate William Kincaid’s Celebration of Life on Saturday, May 30th at 1 pm at Trippe Lake Park Pavillion in Whitewater. He truly enjoyed gatherings where his favorite foods and music could be enjoyed with some of his closest friends and family. We will honor him by carrying on one of his favorite traditions. Please bring your own beverages and chairs. There is limited seating. See you all there!
Gladys Jean (Riley) Hildebrandt, age 89, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026. Gladys was born on December 26, 1936, in Whitewater, Wisconsin, to Theresa Egnoski Riley. She was married to Walter Sobolik Sr., and later married James A. Hildebrandt in 1976. Gladys was a hardworking woman who spent her life caring for others. She worked in school kitchens, restaurants, factories, and cleaning services. She concluded her working career as a full-time nanny. In that role, she lovingly cared for Andrew, Daniel, and Kaitlyn Drzewiecki, who became part of her chosen family. Gladys is survived by her sons, Wally … Read more
WHITEWATER – Nan Rowley died on April 15, 2026, at the age of 90. She was born on September 4, 1935, in a little house on the prairie in the Town of Johnstown, Wisconsin, the daughter of Wayne L. Wilbur and Florence (McQuillen) Wilbur. Nan attended primary schools in the towns of Johnstown and Richmond and in the City of Whitewater. Nan graduated with honors from Whitewater City High School. On June 19, 1954, Nancy and Ken Rowley were united in marriage in Whitewater and went to live on the Rowley family farm in Richmond. Over the years, Nan served … Read more
Marion H. Gorniak (nee Pfeiffer), 74, of Whitewater passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026. She was born on October 24, 1951, to the late Harvey and Loraine (nee Drifke) Pfeiffer in Fort Atkinson, WI. On June 2, 1969, she was united in marriage to Alan Gorniak. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, and cooking, especially her rhubarb pies. She especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends and will be missed by all who knew her. Those Marion leaves behind to cherish her memory include her husband, Alan Gorniak; stepson, Alan Bauer; sister, Sue Ann Schultz, other relatives and friends. … Read more
Ruth Irene (Phelps) Justis, 88, of Appleton City, Missouri, passed away Friday morning, April 10, 2026, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, MO, with her family by her side. Ruth was born June 3, 1937 in Janesville, Wisconsin, to Charles and Ada Mae (Maly) Phelps. She joined the Marine Corps in 1956. During her time there, she met and married her husband, Forest Wayne “Wayne” Justis in 1957. They shared 62 years of marriage and to this union, 2 children, Charles and Dorene, were born. Ruth grew up in Whitewater, WI., the oldest of three children. Ruth graduated from … Read more
Dorothy C. Kau, age 101, of Eagle, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Fort Memorial Hospital. Dorothy was born on March 18, 1925 in Eagle on the family farm, the daughter of John and Katherine (Faestel) VonRueden. Dorothy was a 1942 graduate of Palmyra High School. On May 21, 1949, Dorothy was united in marriage to Alvin E. Kau at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Eagle and the Lord blessed their union with 8 children. Alvin and Dorothy enjoyed 50 years of marriage together until Alvin’s death in the year 2000. Dorothy enjoyed being a farm … Read more
Dorothy E. McCracken, 95, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, in Sarasota, Florida. Born on April 14, 1930, in Whitewater, Wisconsin, to Carl and Joyce Meyer, Dorothy grew up in Whitewater and graduated from Whitewater High School. She then worked for a photographer and hand painted his first colored portraits, until she got married. She and her first husband, Bernard Wafle, owned and operated a 179-acre dairy farm in Helenville, Wisconsin, for 25 years before relocating to Ocala, Florida, in 1979. Dorothy later married Earl McCracken, in Ocala, Fl. She also shared a special companionship later in life with … Read more
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