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An article (click here) in the Lake Geneva Regional News on August 24 begins as follows: “During the past decade, Big Foot has owned Whitewater.
The two football teams played seven times from 2012 to 2019 and the Chiefs won all seven—and all of them by at least 15 points.
That streak of dominance ended on Aug. 20 when the Whippets beat Big Foot 24-19 in the teams’ season opener at UW-Whitewater’s Perkins Stadium.”
Big Foot head coach Mike Welden is quoted as saying, “It’s probably a little eye-opener for our juniors and seniors, who hadn’t really ever lost to Whitewater. That’s a vastly improved Whitewater team, all credit to Coach Bleck out there.”
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Jefferson County Aging & Disability Resource Center. The Banner confirmed on August 17 that vouchers are still available.
“Emma”
Tuesday, August 24, 1 p.m.
(Comedy/Drama/Romance) 2 hours, 4 minutes; Rated PG (2021)
A requested film: Jane Austen’s beloved costume comedy: in 1800’s England, a well-meaning but selfish young woman meddles in the love lives of her friends. A star-studded adaptation: Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn, Rupert Graves, Bill Nighy.
WHS Varsity football faces Big Foot at UW-W Perkins Stadium on Friday, August 21 at 7:00 p.m. It’s “Youth Night.”
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the City of Whitewater.
The City of Whitewater is proud to partner with the Whitewater Community
Foundation to give people an outlet to donate money to community projects.
Over the past several years, the Whitewater Community Foundation (WCF) has assisted in completing projects
including Treyton’s Field of Dreams, the adult playground/workout area in Starin Park, the Frawley Family
Amphitheater and most recently a storybook walk for children. The Foundation is able to assist in making these
projects come to light with donor management and marketing.
Recently, the WCF approved and setup a conduit account for additional funds to help the progress of the
Cravath and Trippe Lake Improvements.
“Allowing for residents and citizens to donate to an account specifically for the lakes improvement will help
enhance the overall project,” said Parks and Recreation Director, Eric Boettcher. “Funds from this account can
be used in the beautification of the lakes along with preserving wildlife. It is amazing to see the love and
admiration people have for the lakes wanting to help restore them to what they once were.”
In addition to assisting with donations, the WCF provides scholarships for students who attend Whitewater
High School and intend to further their educations. They also offer Community Action Grants for projects that
benefit various segments of the population. Also, the Whitewater Banner, a local online news source for
anything Whitewater, was gifted to the WCF to ensure the Banner would continue to serve the community once
the original owner stepped down.
“Without the support from the Whitewater Community Foundation and donors, we would not be able to make
these projects come to fruition,” said Cameron Clapper, Whitewater City Manager. “We are proud to work with
this great organization to continue improving our community.”
At this time, donations can be made to WCF for the following projects: Cravath and Trippe Lake Improvement
Fund, Starin park All-Inclusive Playground Equipment, City of Whitewater Bark Park, Whitewater Banner,
Scholarships, Arts Beautification and Culture, Quality of Life and Recreation, Education/WUSD, Human
Services, Undesignated Fund, Community Space Fund, and the Cravath Lakefront Frawley Family
Amphitheater.
To donate to a desired project, visit https://whitewatercommunityfoundation.org/donate/.
City of Whitewater Equal Opportunities Commission – Monday @ 5:00 p.m.
VIRTUAL MEETING AGENDA: Discussion on provision of city materials, signs, web sites and meetings in multiple
languages given the number of community members for whom English is a second
language. and Discussion of programs and strategies for education regarding social equity and how
to promote it in Whitewater.
MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 2021, 5:00 PM
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/950177637
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (571) 317‐3112
Access Code: 950‐177‐637
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Community Development Authority Board of Directors Special Meeting – Monday @ 5:30 p.m. SPECIAL MEETING
Agenda includes closed session (possibly followed by open session) regarding Deliberating Sale of a portion of Lot 1, Certified Survey Map No. 4442 located on East Main Court (Part of Tax Parcel No. /A444200001) .
This meeting will be held IN PERSON and VIRTUALLY.
Location: Municipal Building, Second Floor, Cravath Lakefront Room
312 W. Whitewater St.
Or join this meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/709915685
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United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Access Code: 709-915-685
Irvin L. Young Memorial Library Board of Trustees – Monday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda includes library expansion project
This meeting will be both in-person and virtual
Irvin L. Young Memorial Library
Community Room
431 W. Center Street
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City of Whitewater Common Council – Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda includes update on lakes drawdown project, library presentation on expansion project, discussion and possible action regarding masks at public meetings as well as meeting format in the future, and closed session (possibly followed by open session) regarding proposed development agreement with Midwest WI, LLC.
This will be an IN PERSON MEETING as well as a VIRTUAL MEETING
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join us in person, or via computer, smart phone,
or telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
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City of Whitewater Parks & Recreation Board – Wednesday @ 5:30 p.m.
Agenda includes East Gate Scuplture Garden Area Landscape Plan and 2022 facility rental fees
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
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United States: +1 (224) 501-3412
Whitewater Unified School District Policy Review Committee – Thursday @ 8:00 a.m.
Agenda – Click on “meetings” in upper right hand corner.
Whitewater High School Library
534 South Elizabeth Street, Whitewater, Wisconsin
August 11 – After storms last night and upcoming storms this evening, the City of Whitewater Public Works Department requests residents to stack any branches and tree limbs on their terrace.
City staff will begin clearing debris and brush chipping next week. All streets will be visited by the DPW crew to
ensure all brush is picked up from the storms. There is no need to call and request this service for the next
week only.
For additional questions or concerns, contact the Streets Department at (262) 473-0560. For other requests,
visit https://www.whitewater-wi.gov/RequestTracker.aspx.
Brad Marquardt, Public Works Director
Editor’s note: The above information was provided by the City of Whitewater. The image on the homepage , “MassDOT Franklin County Storm Cleanup, May 28, 2010” by MassDOT is marked with CC PDM 1.0, was obviously not taken in Whitewater.
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by Lutherdale.
Everyone is invited to the 35th Annual Lutherdale Fest Quilt Auction on Saturday, August 14, 2021. This outdoor event runs from 9 am – 3 pm or until all the quilts are sold. The quilt auction, conducted by professional auctioneer Gary Finley, starts at 10 am. More than 300 donated quilts of all sizes, from baby to king size, wall hangings and table runners, were handmade by hundreds of quilters from Wisconsin, Illinois, Idaho, and Florida. Some are completely hand quilted. View the quilts on-line at https://www.lutherdale.org/quilt-auction?page=3. Silent bids are welcome online as well.
Special Quilt Viewing will be available on Wednesday, August 11 & Thursday, August 12 from 10 am –3 pm with silent bids accepted on quilts. Viewing will be inside the Chapel and HOPE Conference Center. Masks will be required inside the buildings for quilt viewing.
Quilt Preview will be Friday, August 13 from 4 pm – 7 pm with silent bids accepted on both Quilts and Silent Auction Items. Our Wisconsin Fish Fry will be available for inside & outside dining or carryout. Meal tickets are $16/adults and $8/youth 10 & under. Online silent bidding for Quilts ends Friday, August 13 at Midnight.
On Saturday, our Chef is serving a menu with a BBQ sandwich, potato salad, baked beans, applesauce, cookie and bottled water for $10.00. There will also be an ala carte menu of brats, hot dogs, turkey wraps, popcorn, candy, snacks, and beverages. All food will be served near the auction area from 10 am – 3 pm. In addition, free Pontoon rides will depart every 30 minutes from our docks on the beautiful Lauderdale Lakes.
Special opportunities, both Friday night and Saturday, include:
– Silent Auction with gift certificates from local area businesses, theme baskets, and specialty items.
– Gift Gallery with homemade items, honey, maple syrup, clothing, and baked goods.
– Table sales filled with craft supplies, fabric, patterns, and other notions at great prices.
Funds raised from this event are being supplemented by Thrivent Financial Action Teams and the local Thrivent Financial Shoreline Group: Bill Duesterbeck, Scott Herrmann, Josh Duesterbeck, Kristen Lafranzo, Kate Abbe, Diane Kennedy Nopenz, and Joe DeCiccio.
Lutherdale Bible Camp is located at N7891 U.S. Hwy 12, just 7 miles north of Elkhorn, Wisconsin, on the Lauderdale Lakes. Free admission. Free parking.
For more information, call Lutherdale at 262-742-2352 or visit website at www.lutherdale.org
Lutherdale Bible Camp is a not-for-profit organization, accredited by the American Camp Association, serves all denominations, non-profits, school groups, and more.
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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