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It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society.
For the last three weeks, we featured a mid-20th century band marching in a parade. This week, how about a c.1900 band marching in a parade down Main Street? The best part about this photo are the three young boys walking in front of the band. Who doesn’t love a band in a parade! Note the ornate storefront of the corner building. It was the old First National Bank (later First Citizens State Bank).
Join us next week for more from the Whitewater Historical Society.
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The National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan Weather Forecast Office is currently predicting that the Whitewater area may receive 4-8″ of snow by early Friday afternoon. Snow may begin falling by about 1 a.m. on Friday, with the heaviest rate, greater than 1″ per hour, likely occurring between about 10 a.m. and noon on Friday. This is expected to be a wet/heavy snow, so anyone who will be shoveling is advised to move small amounts of snow at a time and take many breaks.
Living with Pain? Healthy Living with Chronic Pain Can Help!
ADRC of Rock County Offers Program to Help Alleviate and Cope with Ongoing Pain Symptoms
We all experience pain from time to time – from headaches to muscle strains. But many people live with ongoing, persistent pain – known as chronic pain – that comes from injuries or conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia, nerve damage, and others. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 11% – 40% of the U.S. adult population has chronic pain that impacts their physical and mental health and is one of the most common reasons that people seek medical care. That’s the bad news.
The good news is that help is available for people in Rock County. [The Banner has been assured that residents of Jefferson or Walworth County are also welcome to participate as long as space is available.] Healthy Living with Chronic Pain (HLCP) is an evidence-based program for people living with on-going, persistent pain. The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Rock County will be offering an online series on six Tuesday mornings, from April 2 – May 14, 2024 (no class April 23rd.) The time will be from 9:00-11:30 a.m. each week. People will need a computer or tablet with a camera, microphone and have reliable internet. Leaders are Chris Devine and Kay Searfoss.
Developed at Stanford University, the program provides information and strategies for reducing and managing pain and has been researched and proven to decrease pain, improve mental health, and increase confidence in one’s ability to manage pain down
the road. Each weekly session is 2-1/2 hours long and provides a venue for mutual support and sharing among participants.
To learn more or to register for Healthy Living with Chronic Pain, please contact the Health Promotion Coordinator at the ADRC of Rock County by calling: 608-757-5309 or email: Lisa.Messer@co.rock.wi.us. Space is limited, please register as soon as possible.
Suggested donation is $20 and includes a resource book and program materials. Best suited for those age 60+.
The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Rock County supports the independence of older adults, adults with disabilities, their families, and caregivers, by providing services and connecting individuals to available support, education, and programs.
Editor’s note: The above press release was received from the ADRC of Rock County. The Banner appreciates having permission to use the image on the homepage from pexels by Engin Akyurt.
By Lynn Binnie
Whitewater Banner volunteer staff
whitewaterbanner@gmail.com
There will be at least one Easter egg hunt in the city this year, but the bunny will be delayed until the Sunday after Easter, April 7. Hunter Karnitz, who was recently appointed as manager of the Whitewater Aquatic & Fitness Center (WAFC), confirmed that the event will take place after Easter due to the schedule of an intern who is planning and leading it. The information provided below is from the Parks & Recreation site, where registrations may be made.
WAFC Egg Hunt 2024!! Come join us for a fun-filled egg hunt in and around the Aquatic Center Pool! There will be three different age groups for this event: 0-5 year olds, 6-10 year olds, 10-18 year olds that will take place right after one another. Kids will have 20 minutes to find as many eggs as they can, then turn them in for prizes! Eggs will be reset and then the next group will do their searching! Afterwards the pool will be open for swimming. There is a small cost to participate which will go back to improving the Aquatic Center! All who participate will receive a FREE Day Pass as well that they can use the next time they come for Open Swim!
Register at the WAFC desk or here: https://whitewater.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=4751
*Please have your child wear a swim suit and bring a towel and some sort of bag/basket to carry eggs!
Editor’s note: The Banner appreciates having permission to use the image on the homepage by Joshua Choate from Pixabay.
UW-Platteville’s Cushman Places at 69th Annual WIAC Wrestling Championships
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville team successfully hosted the 69th annual Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference wrestling championships Saturday in Williams Fieldhouse. First-year Coach Topher Carton led the host Pioneers to a fifth-place finish, finishing ahead of UW-Oshkosh. Junior David Cushman had two of the most exciting matches, beating UW-Stevens Point’s Easton Hull in sudden victory in the quarterfinals and then falling to UW-Whitewater’s Jermaine Butler in the same fashion in the semifinals at 157.
Editor’s note: The above press release was provided by UW-Platteville.
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club.
Delicious pancakes and Jones Sausages were served on Saturday by grateful Kiwanians to our generous community. Thanks to all who volunteered, donated funds, donated products or services, and attended the breakfast. The funds raised will help Kiwanis help children.
Following are a series of photos shared by Tom Ganser:
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Whitewater High School. Photos were taken by Greg Stewart.
On Saturday, March 9th, students from seven schools met at Whitewater High School to participate in the WSMA District Solo/Ensemble Festival. Students performed in both instrumental and vocal events throughout the day. Congratulations to all WHS students who performed! Special congratulations to the 26 WHS students who received at 1* rating in one or more events which qualifies them for the WSMA State Solo/Ensemble Festival which will be held in April on the UW-Whitewater campus. We wish you all the best!
Dante Baker – Marimba Solo
Isabella Cohen, Jay Downs, Taiya Kolb, and Kay Mikos – Saxophone Quartet
Jay Downs – Alto Saxophone Solo
Taiya Kolb – Alto Saxophone Solo
Isabelle Lavertu – Trumpet Solo
Lucy Troxel – Clarinet Solo
Sami Van Daele – Marimba Solo
Meridyth Cashion-Soprano Solo
Ayden Clark-Soprano Solo
Charlotte Hajewski-Soprano Solo
Alex Sullivan-Soprano Solo
Brooke Mason-Alto Solo
Marina Linos-Alto Solo
A’lani Ross-Alto Solo
Ava Van Daele-Alto Solo
Alex Sullivan and A’lani Ross – Soprano/Alto Duet
Alex Clarksen-Tenor Solo
Samuel Nickelsburg-Tenor Solo
Payton Bunger-Bass Solo
David Enns-Bass Solo
Payton Bunger, Alex Clarksen, David Enns, and Samuel Nickelsburg- Tenor/Bass Quartet
Alex Clarksen-Musical Theater Solo
Charlotte Hajewski- Musical Theater Solo
Brooke Mason-Musical Theater Solo
Ava Van Daele-Musical Theater Solo
Aliciana Lopez and David Enns-Soprano/Bass Duet
Isabella Cohen and Samuel Nickelsburg-Soprano/Tenor Duet
Isabella Cohen, Lucy Davis, Erison Dreksler, Georgia Esch, Jazmin Falcon, Charlotte Hajewski, Nina Heim, Aliciana Lopez-Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Payton Bunger, Meridyth Cashion, Ayden Clark, Alex Clarksen, David Enns, Marina Linos, Brooke Mason, Samuel Nickelsburg, Lauren Rollette, A’lani Ross, Alex Sullivan-Madrigal Ensemble
Payton Bunger, Meridyth Cashion, Ayden Clark, Alex Clarksen, David Enns, Marina Linos, Brooke Mason, Samuel Nickelsburg, Lauren Rollette, A’lani Ross, Alex Sullivan-Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Photo credit: Greg Stewart
Obituaries
Marion Jauch Burrows (Feb. 2, 1930 – June 5, 2026) Her sparkling eyes, warm laugh, and generous ways were gifts Marion brought into this world, touching family members and friends alike over the ninety-six years of her life. She was born and raised in Lombard, IL, and in the course of her life lived with her husband and growing family in Abilene, TX, St. David’s, PA, Arkadelphia, AR, Ada, OK, and Colorado Springs, CO, before settling in Whitewater, WI, in 1965. Generosity of heart, compassion toward those in need in and beyond her community, and an unwavering commitment to fairness … Read more
Patricia “Pat” Lynn Bailey, age 70, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026 with her daughter by her side. Pat was born February 21, 1956 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to John and Ruth (Hudock) Prentice. After a brief time in Ann Arbor, the Prentice family moved to Whitewater, Wisconsin, where Pat grew up as part of the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater community, where her father served as University Registrar. Pat attended the University School and later graduated from UW Whitewater with a degree in Elementary Education. Although she did not pursue teaching, she built a meaningful career in Human … Read more
Gemelino Paris Esperante, 83, long time resident of Whitewater, passed away on Thursday, June 4th, 2026. He was born on January 10, 1943, to his late father and mother, Evaristo and Carmen in Spain. In 1973 he moved to the United States as a sheep herder. On August 21, 1981, he was united in marriage to Cyndie Esperante in Colorado. Gemelino also worked in Mining and construction for many years. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, raising sheep and growing things in his garden, and flowers. He will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife … Read more
Mary Ann Warner died peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at Crestridge Assisted Living in Dodgeville. Her physical heart failed, but her actual, loving heart never did. Ann was born June 28, 1939 to Mary and Charles Kearns in Iowa. She moved to Whitewater, Wisconsin and graduated with many dear friends in the class of 1957. Ann married John Warner on September 19, 1959. They lived in Whitewater, Sturgis Michigan, and finally settled in Janesville where they built a beautiful life and raised their family. Together, they ran a business, traveled, played cards, and enjoyed their lives. When they became … Read more
Patricia Ann Jacobson (Bureau), age 81, of Whitewater, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI. Born on September 2, 1944, in Marquette, MI, to the late Donald and Margaret Bureau, Pat grew up in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. She graduated from Graveraet High School, attended Michigan State University, and later earned her bachelor’s degree from Northern Michigan University. Pat dedicated her professional life to shaping young minds, working as an elementary and junior high school teacher in both Flint, MI, and Whitewater, WI. At the heart of Pat’s life was a beautiful, … Read more
In loving memory of Lois Lauritzen, age 92, who passed away on June 1, 2026 at Lakewood Memory Care in Brookfield. Lois led an active life full of devotion to family and friends. Born July 14th, 1933 in Silvis, IL, daughter of Harry and Elsie Wilson, she grew up in the Quad Cities with older brother Harry Wilson Jr. Lois graduated from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL with a degree in physical education. She met her husband Paul Lauritzen on the college tennis team. Their marriage on June 12th, 1955 lasted 59 years until Paul’s death on September 26th, … Read more
Donald Walter Triebold passed on to his eternal home on May 21, 2026. Don was born on April 23, 1935, in Evanston, IL, to the late Frederick W. and Mildred (nee Stecher) Triebold. Through his teen years, Don lived and worked on the family’s dairy farm, where he developed a life-long work ethic. His first eight years of education were in a one-room country schoolhouse, in which all eight grades were taught by one teacher. He graduated from Whitewater City High School in 1953 and then graduated from UW Whitewater in 1958 with a degree in Business Education. He continued his education, and earned a Master’s … Read more
William Kincaid Davis, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, May 19 at Agrace Hospice Center in Fitchburg. He was born on November 1, 1941, in Madison, Indiana, the second son of Salvation Army Officers Agnes (Dixon) and William C. Davis. He attended several schools in Indiana and Illinois, including University of Illinois Experimental High School (Champaign), and graduated from Galesburg High School in 1958. He earned his bachelor’s degree from UW-Eau Claire in 1964 and his master’s degree from UW-Whitewater in 1972. He had an expansive career in education, beginning as an English teacher in Whitehall, Thornton Township (IL) and … Read more
Magdalene “Maggie” Stetter (nee Fritz), 79, of Whitewater, Wisconsin passed from this life onto the next on Monday, May 4, 2026. She was born on January 16, 1947, to the late John and Mary (Presser) Fritz in St. Stefan, Austria. Maggie immigrated from Austria with her parents and brother, became a US citizen, and grew up and attended school in West Allis, WI and then graduated with a teaching degree from University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. Maggie served as a substitute, English, and German language teacher in the Whitewater, Elkhorn, Delavan, and Palmyra schools and at Divine Word Seminary. Maggie … Read more
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
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