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Editor’s note: The following press release was received from Wisconsin Makers.
Wisconsin Makers will host its first-ever aluminum pour on Saturday, Nov. 18.
The public is invited to this family-friendly event at the regional makerspace, located at 200 E. Clay St. in Whitewater.
The event will be similar to the past cast iron pours, except organizers will be pouring aluminum, which has very different properties. It melts at a lower temperature, is lighter, is silver in color and does not rust.
Spectators are welcome to watch the “pour team” — Teresa “Tree” Lind, a University of Wisconsin-Whitewater lecturer of art and design, and her students and alumni — melt aluminum in an outdoor furnace and then fill sand scratch molds with the liquid metal.
The aluminum will be poured starting at noon, with castings completed by mid-afternoon.
The per-person cost is $25. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Make your own casting
Members of the public wishing to make their own casting may buy a scratch mold square to personalize with their design that day, starting at 9 a.m. They must be completed by 11:30 a.m.
Persons wishing to get a head start on their design may attend a scratch mold workshop at the makerspace Friday, Nov. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m.
If participants would rather to do their artwork at home, they may purchase scratch molds beforehand at Binning and Dickens Insurance, 319 W. Center St., Whitewater, during weekday business hours.
“We are very excited to be hosting our first-ever aluminum pour,” said Wisconsin Makers President Al Jewer. “We have held cast-iron pours in the spring for six years and they have been a lot of fun. This is a wonderful opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind piece of art.”
Wisconsin Makers is a nonprofit regional makerspace (community workshop) offering an affordable, collaborative and educational environment that inspires people of all ages to become innovators by unlocking their skills through continual experimentation and training. Work areas/equipment include: 3-D printing, laser engraving, machining, welding/fabrication, electronics, blacksmithing, woodworking, ceramics/pottery, jewelry making, arts/crafts, quilting/fabric arts, matting/framing and more.
For more information on the iron pour or scratch mold workshop, or to learn about the makerspace or memberships, visit Wisconsin Makers’ Facebook page at @wisconsinmakers or call Jewer at (630) 430-9498.
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the League of Women Voters Whitewater Area.
The League of Women Voters Whitewater Area’s Book Club welcomes community members to join the last of our three Book Club discussions of Sissy: A Coming-of-Gender Story by Jacob Tobia. Our third and final Book Club discussions will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023, 6-8 p.m., at the home of Dwight Watson, 220 S Church St in Whitewater.
League members and the general public are invited to fully participate in discussions of this engaging memoir by a gender non-conforming writer.
College of Arts and Communication, Department of Theatre/Dance
The College of Arts and Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater announces its production of “Much Ado About Nothing” by William Shakespeare. Adapted and directed by Sara J. Griffin, this production will run in Barnett Theatre on select days from Nov. 10-18. Tickets are on sale for the performances and can be purchased in person at Ticket Services, online at tickets.uww.edu or by calling (262) 472-2222. The Barnett Theatre and UW-Whitewater Ticket Services are located in the Greenhill Center of the Arts at 950 W. Main St., Whitewater, WI 53190.
In this enchanting adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing,” step into the captivating world of 1935 New Orleans, where love, laughter, and deception intertwine against the backdrop of the Garden District and French Quarter. Set to the vibrant rhythms of jazz, this dazzling production will transport you to a bygone era of elegance and passion, and onto a journey where wit battles wit, villainy battles honesty, and love turns the most sensible into fools.
This show contains a momentary suggestion of sex. Acceptable for children under 13, with parental guidance.
On choosing this production, Griffin states, “Flaws and forgiveness, that’s what this wonderful Shakespeare tale is about. He asks us to examine our own personal limits for forgiveness through a variety of relationships and events in this play. Some are simple and easy; some are simple but not easy.”
The cast for the UW-Whitewater production of “Much Ado About Nothing” includes Core Miller as Beatrice, Emma Dutcher as Hero, Bryce Giammo as Benedick, and Sam Behling as Claudio.
Remaining show times:
- Thurs., Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m.
- Fri., Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m.
- Sat., Nov. 18 at 2 p.m.
You don’t want to miss this enchanting performance of “Much Ado About Nothing”in Barnett Theatre Nov. 10-18. Get your tickets today in person, online at tickets.uww.edu or by calling (262) 472-2222. There is a $2 surcharge for tickets purchased at the door at the time of the event. The Barnett Theatre and UW-Whitewater Ticket Services are located in the Greenhill Center of the Arts at 950 W. Main St., Whitewater, WI 53190. Ticket Services hours are Monday-Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. when classes are in session.
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The College of Arts and Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater offers rigorous programs in music, theatre, dance, and the visual arts; internships, pre-professional opportunities in journalism, advertising, and applied communication, and innovative interdisciplinary studies. The mission of the College of Arts and Communication is to cultivate and inspire creativity, diversity, expression, inquiry and integrity through embodied education in the fine performing and communicative arts and professions. For more information visit uww.edu/coac.
Kacie Carollo from Whitewater, WI, who is studying Integrated Science-Business at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, has earned a roster spot on the Warhawk women’s basketball team for the 2023-24 season.
The Warhawks are coming off their second straight Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship and a trip to the third round of the NCAA Division III Championship. UW-Whitewater is ranked ninth in the D3hoops.com Preseason Poll and 14th in the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Preseason Poll entering the 2023-24 season.
Head coach Keri Carollo enters her 22nd season at the helm of the program in 2023-24. She has led the Warhawks to eight WIAC championships and 14 trips to the NCAA Tournament, including four Final Four bids (2008, 2013, 2014, 2022) and two appearances in the national championship game (2013, 2022).
To view the full schedule, visit https://uwwsports.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule.
One Week left to enter Kiwanis “Top Dog” Contest running until November 18
Dogs with the Most Votes Win Prizes
Only one week left to show off your pup’s charm in the Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Top Dog contest! Just until November 18, dog enthusiasts can head to wwtopdog.net (or scan the QR code below) to donate $5 and enter a photo of their adorable pooch. Remember, no humans in the picture, just let your dog’s personality shine!
After registering, rally your friends and family to vote for your furry friend—each vote costs just $1, and you can vote multiple times. The top eight dogs with the most votes will snag fantastic prizes, so don’t miss out on the chance to showcase your dog’s star power.
A big shoutout to our major sponsor, First Citizens State Bank, and heartfelt thanks to Second Salem Brewing, HIS Rentals, Shadow Dog Photography, Whitewater Veterinary Hospital, Whitewater Pet Supplies Plus, Whitewater Animal Medical Center, and Studio 84 for contributing amazing prizes. Get ready for a paw-some time! 
Following is a list of the current prizes and additional sponsors:
Grand Prize
Second Salem Brewing Company, working with the winner, will craft an exclusive springtime brew featuring a portrait of the victorious pup on its label. The winner’s owner/guardian will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with their Brewmaster on the label’s design and the beer’s moniker.
Additional Prizes and sponsors are as follows:
· A winter weekend retreat provided by HSI Rentals at their Lake Alice Airbnb
· Shadow Dog Photography is providing a portrait experience – $800 value
· Whitewater Veterinary Hospital will provide a free annual exam, vaccinations, heartworm test and fecal test – value $300
· Whitewater Pet Supplies Plus will provide a gift basket for your “top dog.”
· Whitewater Animal Medical Center will provide a gift basket of prizes for your “top dog.”
· Studio 84 in Whitewater will provide an artist’s rendition of your special dog.
This fun contest supports youth activities in our Whitewater community. If you have an interest in helping youth in Whitewater, you can check out Whitewater Kiwanis on Facebook and join our Club by contacting Patrick Taylor at Petaylor.law@gmail.com.
Whitewater Kiwanis is a group of dedicated volunteers who help both children of the Whitewater community and the world, all with 100% of funds raised going directly to youth projects and zero to administrative costs. Over the past five years the club raised funds to make possible the recent installation of the city’s first piece of inclusive playground equipment, a We-Go-Round, in Starin Park. Annual donations are also made to provide shoes and winter clothes for students, as well as support for organizations such as the Whitewater Food Pantry, Bethel House, The Community Space, and the Whitewater Youth Soccer Club.
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater volleyball team claimed the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament title with a 3-0 (25-23, 25-20, 25-22) sweep of UW-Oshkosh Saturday night, November 10.
With the win the Warhawks …
- won the WIAC Tournament Championship for the 18th time in program history — that’s 14 more than any other school in the league
- secured the league’s automatic bid into the NCAA Division III Tournament
- punched their ticket into NCAA Regionals for the 34th time in program history
- snapped UW-Oshkosh’s 34-match win streak
- handed the Titans their first loss of 2023
- broke UWO’s streak of 22 consecutive set victories
As fans would expect a match between the second-ranked team in the nation (UWO) and the sixth (UWW) was a thrilling battle throughout. The Warhawks worked back from an early 4-1 deficit out of the gate to knot the first set 5-5. The squads traded points until UWW went on a 4-0 run to take a 13-10 advantage. The Titans were forced to call a timeout and scored the next three to tie the set once again.
The set continued that way, a back-and-forth battle, all the way until the end. A Titan error gave the Warhawks the first set point, 24-22. UWO registered a kill on the next point before Aubrie Krzus (Wheaton, Ill./Warrenville South) sneakily dumped the ball over on the second hit for the final point and a 1-0 lead in the match for UWW.
The Warhawks never trailed in set two, leading by as much as seven late in the set, 20-13. Still the home team battled back to force two set points before Kirsten Anderson (Sun Prairie, Wis./Sun Prairie) put it away with a kill.
The third set was reminiscent of the first two – back-and-forth early on followed by a Warhawk run that gave UWW a big lead, 17-11. The 8-0 burst featured three kills from outside hitter Jenna Weinfurt (Waukesha, Wis./Catholic Memorial).
The Titans responded with their own 6-0 run to knot the set 17-17. After trading a number of points, UW-Whitewater strung together three in a row to give a little cushion, 21-18. UWW scored three of the next five to force match point, 24-20. After a pair of miscues, middle hitter Hannah Proctor’s (Durand, Ill./Durand) hard cut shot towards the line couldn’t be handled by the Titan libero and the Warhawks stormed the court in celebration.
Anderson was efficient from the middle with 13 kills in 29 attempts with just a single attack error – a hitting percentage of .414. The nation’s top blocker added a solo and six assist blocks in the match. Weinfurt matched Anderson’s kill output with 13 to share match-high honors, adding 10 assists for the double-double. Right side Payton Kuepers (Madison, Wis./Lakeside Lutheran) was integral in UWW’s blocking game with two solo and three assist blocks.
Krzus dished out 32 assists adding a pair of kills, an ace and a block. In the backcourt, Morgan Jensen (Sun Prairie, Wis./Sun Prairie) led all players with 28 digs. Ally Longden (Pewaukee, Wis./Pewaukee) added double digit digs with 13.
Prior to the match Saturday night, WIAC administrators announced the Judy Kruckman Scholar-Athlete Award. Jensen was selected as the 2023 honoree. She is the 12th Warhawk to earn the award and first since 2016. More information will be released on Monday.
UW-Whitewater will make its 34th appearance in the NCAA Division III Tournament slated to start next week. More information including locations of the regional sites, opponent and the entire Division III field will be announced during the selection show on Monday at 12 p.m. available live on ncaa.com.
City of Whitewater Plan & Architectural Review Commission – Monday @ 6:00 p.m.
Agenda includes Public Hearing Regarding Consideration of A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Proposed
Residential Units on Second Floor to be located at 209 S. Taft Street, Parcel # /HAS 00046
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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City of Whitewater Public Works Committee – Tuesday @ 5:00 p.m.
Agenda
Cravath Lakefront Room, 2nd floor, 312 W. Whitewater St.
Agenda includes Discussion and possible action regarding private side lead water lateral replacement
costs and Discussion and possible action regarding sidewalk replacement program.
City of Whitewater Park & Recreation Board – Wednesday @ 5:30 p.m.
Agenda includes DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING STARIN PARK UNDERGROUND
DETENTION BASIN.
Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room,
312 West Whitewater St., Whitewater, WI 53190
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City of Whitewater Community Development Authority (CDA) – Thursday @ 5:30 p.m.
Agenda includes Update from Kristin Parks of Anderson Commercial Group regarding marketing strategies
for sale of City-Owned lots, Update regarding status of Economic Development Director position, and closed session (followed by open session) regarding Innovation Center Memorandum of Understanding between City and UW-Whitewater -Update Only and Discussion and possible action regarding Action Fund Loan to Fine Food Culture LLC (The Black Sheep).
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Updated 11/13/23 @ 8:40 p.m. – WIAC section added at end of article.
By Lynn Binnie
Whitewater Banner volunteer staff
whitewaterbanner@gmail.com
At the NCAA DIII Selection Show on November 12, UW-W (9-1 overall) was selected for the tournament and slated to play the first round at home vs. Bethel (MN) on Saturday, November 18 at 12 p.m. CST.
The Warhawks finished the regular season with five wins against nationally ranked opponents under first-year head coach Jace Rindahl.
UW-Whitewater is a six-time national champion (2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014).
The championship field consists of 32 teams in a single-elimination tournament. Twenty-eight of the 32 spots are filled by teams that win their conference, earning an automatic bid. The remaining four spots are given to at-large teams. UW-W was granted one of those at-large spots, as it was the runner-up in the WIAC conference.
The Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl, the national championship, will be played on Dec. 15, 2023 at Salem Stadium in Salem, Virginia.
North Central (IL) is the reigning champion. The Cardinals have played in three straight Stagg Bowls (the DIII national championship game), winning two of them.
From WIAC:
INDIANAPOLIS–For the third consecutive season, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and UW-Whitewater have received bids into the NCAA Division III Football Championship.
UW-La Crosse (9-1) earned an automatic bid into the 32-team field by winning the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference title, while UW-Whitewater (9-1) claimed one of four at-large bids.
UW-La Crosse is making its 14th NCAA appearance and will host University of Minnesota Morris (7-3) in the first round. The winner will face either Aurora University (Ill.) (10-0) or Coe College (Iowa) (9-1) in the second round.
UW-Whitewater, appearing in the NCAA championship for the 19th time in program history, will host Bethel University (Minn.) (8-2) in its first round contest with the winner meeting either Wheaton College (Ill.) (9-1) or Mount St. Joseph University (Ohio) (9-1) in the second round.
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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