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By Broderick P. Frye
Asst. Sports Information Director
Thies with Two Homers as Warhawks open Regionals with a Win
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater baseball team opened up the 2024 NCAA DIII Regional with a 9-2 win over Crown College (MN). The Warhawks will advance to play California Lutheran tomorrow at 2:30 PM.
The Warhawks offense got going right away, with a five-run first inning. Eli Frank (Bayport, Wis./Bay Port) batted in the first one to open up the score for UWW. Adam Cootway (DePere, Wis./Fox Valley Lutheran) followed it up with a ground-rule double to send in two more. The impressive inning was capped off with a 2-run home for Andy Thies (Tallahassee, Fla./Lawton Chiles).
The Polars from Crown scored their first run in the top of the third, with a sacrifice fly to center field. Thies answered back with another 2-run homer, putting the Warhawks up 7-1 only three innings in. Thies hit back-to-back home runs in his first two at bats, setting the tone early for the Warhawks.
Crown would go on to score a run in the fifth frame on another sacrifice fly, but once again the Warhawks had another quick response, with Sam Paden (Libertyville, Ill./Libertyville) hitting in two more runs in the bottom of the fifth.
The Warhawk defense closed out the game, with only three Polars making it on base in the final four innings.
Offensively, Thies tallied four RBIs with his two home runs, Cootway and Paden had two RBIs each with Frank recording one.
Defensively, Max Huseboe (Ripon, Wis./Ripon) picked up the win, his fifth of the season. Huseboe only had six hits in his 7.0 innings on the mound, fanning 9 batters total with no walks.
Logan Kottmeyer (North Aurora, Ill./Kaneland) and Sava Dupor (Glenview, Ill./Glenbrook South) split the final two innings, with neither allowing a hit. Dupor only needed 5 pitches in the top of the ninth to close out the game.
The Warhawks will now prepare to play California Lutheran with a chance for the Regional Championship on the line. The game is set to start at 2:30 PM.
How much do you know about how Whitewater came to be the town we know and love today? Come to the Whitewater Historical Society’s annual meeting and find out!
The Society will hold its annual meeting, together with this entertaining and educational program, on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the Cravath Lakefront Community Center, located at 341 S. Fremont Street in Whitewater. This event is free and open to the public.
The program will be “The History of Whitewater,” a presentation with vintage photographs, given by local historian Carol Cartwright. The photographs are part of the Society’s extensive historical photograph collection. Come hear the story of Whitewater!
For more information, please contact Carol Cartwright at ccart626@gmail.com .
Electronics Recycling Event
Saturday, May 18, 2024
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
LOT B (Across from Train Depot and Cravath Lakefront)
All TV’s – $20
Old tube CRT computer monitors – $10
Microwaves – $5
Exercise equipment – $5
Other items accepted: computers, laptops, monitors, printers, circuit boards, servers, modems, scanners, hard
drives, cables, keyboards, mice, UPS backup batteries, cell phone batteries, power cords/wires, metal, and
much more….
All electronics, TV’s, stereos, VCR’s, DVD’s, power tools, gaming systems, cameras, telephones and much
more…
All appliances (with or without freon)
(Items not accepted: household batteries, light bulbs)
Cash and checks Only…NO credit cards will be accepted!!
Brad Marquardt
Director of Public Works
(262) 473-0139
bmarquardt@whitewater-wi.gov
Editor’s note: The Banner appreciates having permission to use the image on the homepage by Freepik.
It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society.
We have been waiting for a long time to show this wonderful image of a turn-of-the-20th-century woman and her flock of chickens. It is part of the Scholl glass plate images in the society’s collections. Many farm women were proud of their fine flock of chickens but how many posed sitting among them? The photo is also picturesque for its setting of large trees.
Join us next week for another image from the historic Scholl collection.
(2793GP, Whitewater Historical Society)
By Angela Kelm
Asst. Athletic Director for Sports Information
Pella, Iowa – The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater softball team opened NCAA Division III Regional action with a 2-0 win over Bethel University Thursday. The regional is hosted by Central College in Pella, Iowa. The Warhawks advance to play the host institution Friday at 11 a.m.
Two is still the lucky number for UWW – the Warhawks have now won five straight with two runs in their scoring column. Thursday, those two runs came in the bottom of the first frame. After a quick top of the first, the UW-Whitewater offense got right to it. Kaitlyn Weidemann drew a leadoff walk. Bella Eggert showcased her speed by laying down a perfect bunt and cruising to first without a throw made for the infield single. Weidemann moved up 60 feet on Kiarra Kostroski’s long fly ball to left field to put runners on the corners. Eggert got into a pickle between first and second on the next pitch. The Royal opted to hone in on Weidemann at third allowing Eggert to scamper to second.
Bella Eggert evades Bethel’s diving catcher to score UWW’s second run of the game (credit: Angela Kelm)
With two outs, Taylor Koehler put the ball in play and forced a Bethel error that allowed Weidemann to score easily. Eggert came motoring around third and continued home as the throw home came way up the line. Eggert avoided the diving catcher and slid into home for the 2-0 lead.
The Royals had a single runner on base each of the next three innings, but Maddy Anderson and the Warhawk defense held BU at bay. The best scoring opportunity for Bethel came in the fifth. Three consecutive base knocks loaded the bases with no outs. After a pair of changes in the circle, Brooke Hock took over and got out of the jam with a strike out, fly out and groundout to keep the shutout alive.
Hock and UWW defense went on the retire the next six batters in order to seal the win.
Eggert paced the Warhawk offense with a 2-3 game at the plate.
Anderson improved to 12-3 after scattering five hits across four innings of work. Hock registered her 12th save of the season, no-hitting the Royals in the final three innings of the game.
Twelve Whitewater High School students traveled to the Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Truax campus on May 3 for its annual Firestone Challenge.
The event drew students from schools across southern Wisconsin to compete in a series of automotive-related challenges, including strut removal, spark plug replacement, and automotive part identification. Participants demonstrated the knowledge and skills gained from their automotive classes.
Divided into four teams of two, WHS was represented by Jake Luebker and Edward Rohloff, Wyatt Nixon and Atreyu Blahnik, Gavin LaFlash and Xander Jochims, and Calli Hartzheim and Jason Villegas.
Standout performances were delivered by Nixon and Blahnik, placing in the top six out of 32 teams. The collective group’s exceptional performance highlighted their passion, skill, and the quality instruction provided by Justin Buntrock, Whitewater High School’s Automotive Education Instructor.
“The Firestone Challenge remains a platform where our students shine and demonstrate impressive automotive knowledge,” said Caroline Pate-Hefty, WUSD Superintendent. “I am incredibly proud of the automotive education program Whitewater has built. Congratulations to our head program instructor, Justin, and the talented students who represented us well at MATC.”
At last year’s 2023 Firestone challenge, a pair of WHS students ranked in the top 10 among more than 33 teams.
The continued success of WHS students at the Firestone Challenge underscores the school’s commitment to providing hands-on learning experiences and preparing students for future careers in the automotive industry.
For more information about Whitewater High School’s automotive program, please contact Justin Buntrock at jbuntrock@wwusd.org.
East side
428 N Jefferson St, Whitewater
Open Friday 7-1
Possibly Saturday as well
Collection of crystal items
Oriental rugs
Kitchen items: new pancake maker, Ice cream maker, several sets of dishes, silverware, pie plates, bakeware
vintage roasters Nesco, lamps and succulents planted in cute pots.
225 Lakeview Drive
May 17 & 18 from 8 am to 4 pm there will be a garage sale at 225 Lakeview Drive, Whitewater, WI. There will be lots of craft supplies , kitchen items , home decor, stroller, toys, and lots of miscellaneous items.
233 S. Ash Ln., Whitewater
Thursday 4 p-6 pm
Friday 8 am-6 pm
Huge downgrading sale!
Plenty of kids and toddlers toys including, easel, Barbie, LOL sets, my little pony, music sets, train sets, sand toys, squish mellows, stuffed animals, scooter, baby dolls including our generations down with clothes, furniture, accessories.
Juniors and Womens clothes, Nike, Zyia and other name brand size XS-Medium.
Mens clothes size small to large.
Boys clothes size small.
Girls clothes size 6-7 and 10-14.
Men’s shoes, Women’s shoes including new Nike’s, and Girls shoes.
Brand new backpacks.
Desk and office stuff.
Travel bags.
Camping stuff.
Mint Shape 1988 Jayco Designer Series Pop Up Camper
Tons of dish sets.
Baby/Kid brand new car seats and car top pads/straps for kayak.
Like new Fitbit Watch
Jewelry, old Christmas decor, Scentsy warmers, pool stuff, wedding dress, Keurig, toaster oven, scale, cooler boxes, weight rack, shoe rack, poker set, cat carrier. China set and Crystal Punch Bowl Set, so much to list, come check it out!
Don’t like a price, throw an offer, all will be going after this sale!
West side
214 S. Woodland drive
Whitewater
May 17, 18, 19
Friday and Saturday 8-4
Sunday 8-12
Clothing of all sizes, variety of kitchen items, blankets, bedding, books, toys, lots of kids stuff, ride-ons, mini bike, and much more!
447 S. Woodland Drive
Moving Sale, Everything must go.
Friday May 17 to Sunday May 19, 8 am – 4 pm
Collectables: Colored Glass Decor, Department 56 Dickens Village Series, Rae Dunn Pottery and Holiday Collections, Longaberger Baskets and Pottery
Everyday Items: Kitchen Items, Games, Crafts, Tools, Table and Chairs, Cabinet, Weights, Exercise Equipment, more added every day.
439 S. Pleasant St.
Women’s clothing, household items, decor, books, blu ray DVDs
Friday: 10-4
Saturday: 8-4
Sunday: 8-12
1145 W South St, Whitewater, WI 53190
Open 5/16 Thurs- 5/17 Friday 8:30-4, 5/18 Saturday 8-12
Womens and young adult clothing, athletic clothing, household items, large selection of scrapbooking paper, American Girl dolls. Too many items to list.
539 S Elizabeth, Whitewater, WI 53190.
5/17 Friday 8:30-4, 5/18 Saturday 8:30-4
Canoe, garden arbor, housewares and clothing
1180 Blooming Field Dr., Unit #101
8-4 Friday
8-3 Saturday
Estate sale:
Freezer, 5 pc. bedroom set, treadmill, loveseat, dressers, roll top desk, wicker furniture set, file cabinet, vintage china, crystal items, small appliances, Tupperware, pans, glassware, utensils, jewelry, women’s lg/xl clothing, vintage sweaters, tools, garden items, material, crafts, medical equipment, decorations, vases, puzzles, books, games, blankets, towels
A Banner Service: Garage Sale Ads
As a result of a reader’s comment that it’s hard to find garage sales in Whitewater now that we no longer have a weekly shopper, the Banner staff agreed to begin a complimentary “consolidated” garage sale posting that will be published by Thursday morning for the upcoming weekend’s sales. This announcement will only be for garage sales (a sale of miscellaneous household goods, often held in the garage or front yard of someone’s house) in the city and school district boundaries. We will not be accepting, for example, ads for cars or other items that are not part of a scheduled garage sale. There will be a limit of three times per year for a particular property.
Those wishing to place a notice must send the information to whitewaterbanner@gmail.com by Wednesday at 6 p.m. You may include a brief description of the items that are for sale, the hours and days of the sale, and of course your address. A few photos may also be included if desired; we prefer jpg format if possible.
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On NPR Weekend Edition, 5/4/24
Obituaries
Sally A. Schutte, age 73, of Whitewater, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 21, 2026, while at Hearthstone Memory Care in Whitewater. Sally was born on November 6, 1952, to Roy and Elsie (Rohloff) Haas. Sally married William Schutte in the spring of 2003. Sally grew up on the family farm in the Town of Hebron and graduated from Jefferson High School. She dedicated nearly her entire career to Fort HealthCare, where her hard work and versatility shone through various roles. Over the years, she served in housekeeping and medical records, Center for Dermatology. Sally … Read more
Zachariah “Zach” Schoenke, 41, of Whitewater passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. He was born April 4, 1985, to Keith W. Schoenke and Kathleen Schoenke in Fort Atkinson, WI. He grew up and graduated from Whitewater High School in 2003. Zach worked various jobs over the years but was currently working at Cracker Barrel in Janesville. He was a big Packers Fan and liked to play fantasy football. He enjoyed reading, cooking, and watching horror shows. Zach fiercely loved his son, Lincoln, his sisters, Cami and Cary, his mom and stepdad, and his aunt Robin. He will be dearly … Read more
Carla Winn, 82, died September 5, 2026. Funeral Service will be at 12:00 PM, Saturday, September 12, 2026, at East Heights United Methodist Church, 4407 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67218, followed by a burial at 2:00 PM at White Chapel Memorial Garden 1806 N Oliver Ave. Carla is preceded in death by her parents, Vivian Dwight and Wilma Lois Krehbiel; and sister, Jennifer Krehbiel. She is survived by husband, Stephen; daughter, Ashley (Clint) Gagel, of Overland Park; siblings, Paul (Kay) Krehbiel, of Socorro, NM, Lynn (Bill) Oetting, of Wichita, Ellen (John) Querner, of Wichita, Teresa Woodson, of Lawrence, KS, … Read more
Susan Miller Celebration of Life There will be a gathering of friends and acquaintances at Susan’s Farm Store to celebrate Susan’s life on Saturday, September 19th from 2-5 p.m. at N6623 Lake Lorraine Rd., Delavan, Wisconsin
Our loving mother, JoAnn E Harrop, age 95, passed away on September 11, 2026. Our sorrow is deep, but we are filled with gratitude for the many years we had with her. Even as her mind was failing, she remained strong and appreciative of all who cared for her. JoAnn was born on January 13, 1931, daughter to Fred Braun and Evelyn Braun {Storck). She was raised in Whitewater, Wisconsin by her grandparents, Otto and Edith Storck. She attended Whitewater High School and helped at the Storck tavern where she met her husband Earl C. Harrop. They married on November … Read more
Russell O. Johnson “Russ,” 88, passed away on September 4, 2026 in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Russell was born on July 12, 1938, in Janesville, Wisconsin. Russ grew up in Janesville, and after high school he joined the Air Force on May 1, 1958, serving as an aircraft mechanic until June 12, 1962. He then worked at Parker Pen in Janesville for a time, where he met his future wife, Avis. After marrying Avis Mason in April 1964, Russ worked for Gillman Manufacturing for a time, then began a career at Dana until its closing in 1980. In 1981, Russ started working … Read more
Marcia Zingg, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, businesswoman, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, at the age of 75. Marcia will be remembered for her unwavering love, remarkable strength, generous spirit, and lifelong devotion to her family. She shared 40 wonderful years of marriage with her husband, Jeffrey Zingg, who considered her not only his wife but also his best friend, business partner, and the love of his life. Together, Marcia and Jeffrey built a successful life rooted in perseverance, hard work, laughter, and love. As entrepreneurs in Whitewater, Wisconsin, they owned and managed new car franchises and … Read more
Amanda Jean Hunter was born to Ralph and Malinda (Thomas) Hunter of Whitewater, Wisconsin, on October 6, 1976. She passed away on August 4, in Fort Worth, Texas, where she lived with her family. Amanda passed peacefully in the hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. Amanda was a kind-hearted free spirit with an unmistakable hippie warmth. Generosity, spontaneity, a quick wit, a macabre sense of humor, and an open heart were traits that she embraced. She was a tireless champion of those in need, an innate characteristic that became among the best of her qualities. She proved to be a … Read more
Ellen Eichmiller, 82, of Whitewater, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Ellen was born on September 10, 1943, in Monroe, Wisconsin, to Chester “Guy” and Irene (née Holmen) Steig. She married the love of her life, Paul Eichmiller, on December 7, 1963, and together they made their home in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Ellen spent much of her working life as a secretary at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, where she formed many lasting friendships and memories. Ellen cherished her family and friends and treasured the time she spent with those closest to her. She was known for her love of … Read more
Janet Quinn, age 71, of Jefferson passed away on Thursday, August 20th. Janet was born on December 22nd, 1954 in St. Joseph, MI to Robert Mounsey and Edith Christison Mounsey. She was a granddaughter to Herbert Bragg Mounsey, Charlotte Mounsey, and Ester Christison West. She married Michael Durden in 1979 and later married Eury Quinn Jr. (J.R.) in 1988. Janet grew up in Benton Harbor, MI, and subsequently lived in New York and Arkansas before moving to Wisconsin in 2016. She was a dedicated caregiver to her disabled Mother, and worked as a custodian for various employers over the years. … Read more
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