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On Saturday, February 3, the Whitewater Wrestling Team traveled to Delavan-Darien High School to participate in the Rock Valley Individual Conference Championships. This tournament involved all 11 teams with their individual wrestlers looking to bring home a championship at their weight class.
Overall, Whitewater performed very well coming in runner-up as a team behind Evansville. As a coaching staff it was exciting to see multiple wrestlers wrestle above their seeds and some at the best they have been all year to this point.
Leading the way for Whitewater was Payton Lyon who found the second time was a charm bringing home a conference championship at 190 pounds for the Whippets. Payton had 3 pins on the day to check off one of his goals on being a conference champ!
Reaching the finals but coming up short included Jarvis Porcaro (120), Connor Friend (132) and Sebastian Cuellar (165). All three of these Whippets had very tough opponents in the finals, all of them being highly ranked, and one being a 2x defending state champion. These guys remember their last match, but they wrestled very well throughout the day to reach the finals.
Wrestling very well throughout the day and to wrestle above their seeds were Jesus Barajas (175) and Ethan Barels (215). Each of these wrestlers brought home the bronze medal, securing great wins in the last match of the day and helping secure the second place finish for the team.
Also wrestling very well was JJ Gonzalez (157). After a heartbreaking overtime loss in the opening round, JJ battled back and had the opportunity to get a rematch with his first round opponent, this time coming up with a pin after building a 7 point lead. JJ showed great composure coming back from the early loss.
Closing out the scoring for the Whippets and getting wins during the day to help the Whippet’s team score were Jasen Porras (113), Brady Friend (126), Curtis Rossmiller (138), Traysen Thomason (144), and Junior Soto (HWT).
The Whitewater team is next in action when they travel to Clinton High School to participate in the Regional Wrestling Tournament. Wrestling will begin at 10:00 on Saturday morning, February 10.
Article and Photos Submitted by John Schimming
Whitewater High School Head Wrestling Coach
jschimming@wwusd.org
Amy Weh, Wisconsin Mosaic Artist
“A Mosaic Journey Through Texture and Color”
Schedule of Events:
Exhibit
February 1 to February 24, 2024 during normal gallery hours: Thursday through Sunday, 12 – 4 p.m.
Collage Workshop
Saturday, February 17 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Amy will conduct a mosaic workshop focusing on paper mosaic collage techniques.
Limited spots available, no charge, registration required. Age 10+. All materials provided.
To register, or for further information about Amy, click here.
Congratulations to the eleven WHS students who were selected for and performed with the 2024 Rock Valley Conference Honors Choir. The event was held at Big Foot High School in Walworth on January 31st.
Students sang under the direction of Dr. Zachary Durlam, director of Choral Activities at University of Wisconsin -Milwaukee. Students prepared the music ahead of time, rehearsed with Dr. Durlam during the day, and then presented a concert in the afternoon.
Alex Clarksen was honored to be selected to sing one of the solos in “I’ll Be on My Way.”
Congratulations to all!
Article, Photos, and Video Submitted by Karen Tordera
Whitewater High School Choir Director
ktordera@wwusd.org
City of Whitewater Common Council – Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda includes Discussion and possible action regarding Interviewing and Appointing of Common
Council Applicants for At Large/Even position and District 1 position and Immigration Letter from Common Council. Closed session, to reconvene to open session: Review and discuss Transmission Facilities Agreement with Whitewater Solar, LLC for an easement across the Wastewater Facility property, Review and discuss Agreement with our building inspector, Kahube, LLC d.b.a Municipal Zoning and Inspection Services, and city manager’s performance evaluation.
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 the
webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84127184745?pwd=fFPAz0h792XvtIh6RN9vKEnqQvWDtg.ASTfp2WDKzVyXT0l
Telephone: 1 (312) 626-6799
Webinar ID: 831 9828 2604
Passcode: 827617
City of Whitewater Landmarks Commission – Wednesday @ 6:00 p.m.
Agenda includes Territorial Oak Site
Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor 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.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86065966421?pwd=OVVaaXRXMDdGZlJ5K0xCYTdSbEJNZz09
Meeting ID: 860 6596 6421
Passcode: 301598
Or dial 1 312 626 6799 US
City of Whitewater Lakes Advisory Committee Workshop – Friday @ 08:30 a.m.
Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor 312 West Whitewater St
Agenda: Presentation on creating a Lakes District by the Whitewater-Rice Lakes Management District
*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 the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87034151865?pwd=WEtLT1hZbisyK210cTFNTzZ1b0lhZz09
Meeting ID: 870 3415 1865
Passcode: 325706
Or dial 1-312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 870 3415 1865
Passcode: 325706
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Editor’s note: The following press release was provided by the UW-Madison Division of Extension Dairy Program.
UW-Madison Division of Extension Dairy Program “Reproduction Roadshow” Meetings – February 19-23, 2024
By Jackie McCarville, Alison Pfau, Heather Schlesser, Ryan Sterry, and Angie Ulness, UW-Madison Division of Extension – Dairy Program Educators
To help Wisconsin Dairy Farmers get the most current and up-to-date research information, the UW-Extension Dairy program has developed the “Reproduction Roadshow.” This roadshow is an update on UW-Madison dairy reproduction research, covering heifer reproduction, sexed semen, the high fertility cycle, and more. The roadshow features Dr. Paul Fricke, Professor and Extension Specialist in Dairy Cattle Reproduction, and Dr. JP Martins, DVM, Ph.D. from the Department of Medical Sciences – School of Veterinary Medicine UW- Madison.
We want to thank Parnell for sponsoring the Reproductive Roadshow this year.
Join this free event the week of February 19 around Wisconsin and take the opportunity to learn from and discuss with experts on the dates below:
Farmer specific meetings:
February 19, 2024, 10:00 am Lafayette County Multipurpose Building (11974 Ames Rd. Darlington)
February 20, 2024, 10:00 am UW-River Falls Dairy Learning Center (129 South Glover Rd. River Falls)
February 20, 2024, 1:30 pm Barron Electric Cooperative (1434 WI – 25 North Barron)
February 21, 2024, 10:00 am Edgar Family Restaurant (127590 Opportunity Ln. Edgar)
February 22, 2024, Noon Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center (7001 Gass Lake Rd. Manitowoc)
February 23, 2024, 11:00 am Rex’s Innkeeper Restaurant, Waunakee (301 N. Century Ave. Waunakee)
Pre-registration by February 12, 2024 is required. For more information and to register for the meeting, visit
https://go.wisc.edu/repro .
For more information, please contact:
Jackie McCarville jackie.mccarville@wisc.edu (Lafayette location)
Ryan Sterry ryan.sterry@wisc.edu (Barron and River Falls locations)
Heather Schlesser heather.schlesser@wisc.edu (Edgar location)
Angie Ulness angie.ulness@wisc.edu (Green Bay & Manitowoc locations)
Alison Pfau alison.pfau@wisc.edu (Waunakee location)
On Friday night, February 2, the Whitewater JV Wrestling Team kicked off the Conference weekend by traveling to Delavan-Darien High School to participate in the JV Rock Valley Conference Tournament Championships. The evening had all 11 schools in the conference gather to allow their JV competitors to have the opportunity to showcase their abilities as the year approaches an end.
Whitewater had wrestlers at 11 of the weight classes, with the team winning 8 of those 11 weights and taking runner up in two of the other weight classes. This is a great sign for the Whippets as they really showed up and performed well on the evening. Whitewater has very deep weight classes at 157 and 165. Both of these weight classes were a 16 person bracket, and the top 5 finishers at 165 lbs were all from Whitewater! At Heavyweight, the podium saw the top three place finishers all from Whitewater!
Leading the way for the Whippets included champions Ruben Puc Chi (120 lbs), Eduard Jiron (150), Nate Black (157), Trevor Piper (165), Avi Kalra (175), Richi Kalra (190), Austin Retzlaff (215), and Deavion Olson (HWT). Each of these students wrestled very well throughout the night, many picking up a lot of pins.
Coming in as Runner-up were Quinton O’Toole (126), Dahlton Vogel (144), Christian Minett (165), Marcus Seaver (190), and Keegan Peyer (HWT).
Rounding out the medalists and placing third included Braedyn Flores (120), Max Babcock (165), and Colton Liberto (HWT).
It was a very exciting night for the Whippet team to see that many students place so high in their weight classes. The coaching staff is very happy to see the students see these accomplishments as it showed the hard work and the improvement they have made since the beginning of the season in November.
The JV team will close out their season on Tuesday night when they travel to Lake Geneva Badger to participate in one more tournament. Wrestling will begin at 5:00 at Badger High School.
Article and Photo Courtesy of John Schimming
Whitewater High School Head Wrestling Coach
jschimming@wwusd.org
Edgerton defeated Whitewater 74-30 Friday night, February 2, in a girls’ basketball game at Whitewater High School.
Edgerton jumped out to an early 12-2 lead and never looked back. Whitewater battled in the first half, but Edgerton jumped out to another scoring run to start the second half.
Whitewater is at Monroe on Tuesday, home vs. Clinton on Thursday, and at Oconomowoc on Friday. They finish the regular season the following week with games on Monday (vs. East Troy) and Thursday (vs. Jefferson).
Article Submitted by Mike Dowden
Whitewater High School Head Girls’ Basketball Coach
dowmi01@wwusd.org
The Whippet Boys Swim team had a great day in the pool on Saturday, February 3, competing in the 2023-2024 SLC Conference Championships. Many best times, top 16 finishes, and a few medal winners highlighted the day! The boys were able to finish 5th overall as a team!
Top 16 Finishes and Best Times include:
200 Medley Relay: (13th 2:13.62)- Wyatt Esch, David Enns, Miles Nickelsburg, Onyx Thompson
200 Freestyle:
- Myles Morse (13th – 2:07.71)
- Miles Nickelsburg dropped nearly 9 seconds going a new time of 2:13.40
- Sam Nickelsburg dropped 10 seconds going a new time of 2:28.06
200 IM:
- Cruz Aranda (2nd – 2:15.91)
- Jack Hefty (4th – 2:21.04)
50 Freestyle:
- Wyatt Esch continues to drop time going a 27.09
- Caleb Kluck gets under 30 seconds going a new time of 29.72
100 Butterfly:
- Cruz Aranda (7th – 1:02.04), moving up to 9th on the Whippet Top 10 List
100 Freestyle:
- Jack Hefty (5th – 53.29) Jack made his way on the Whippet Top Ten List, where he sits 8th!
- Langdon Coburn (11th – 58.38) *Best Time
- Caleb Kluck drops 2 seconds to go a new best time of 1:11.16
- Angel Kilar drops 2 seconds to go a new best time of 1:16.23
500 Freestyle:
- Myles Morse (6th – 5:37.95) *Best Time
- Wyatt Esch drops 6 seconds to go a new best time of 6:36.27
200 Freestyle Relays:
- “A” Relay (4th – 1:40.61) – Jack Hefty, Langdon Coburn, Myles Morse, Cruz Aranda. With Jack Hefty’s relay leadoff split of 24.28, that will put him 8th All Time on the Whippet Top Ten List. The boys bettered their seed time by 2 seconds!
- “B” Relay (14th – 1:59.45) – Sam Nickelsburg, David Enns, Onyx Thompson, Caleb Kluck. David Enns had a really great split going a 28.70!
100 Backstroke:
- Langdon Coburn (7th – 1:04.38) *Best time
- Miles Nickelsburg (9th – 1:08.59) *Best time
- Onyx Thompson went a new best time of 1:22.64
100 Breaststroke:
- David Enns drops 3 seconds to go a new best time of 1:25.10
- Isaac Straight drops 3 seconds to a new best time of 1:41.67
400 Freestyle Relay:
- “A” Relay (4th – 3:47.83) – Cruz Aranda, Langdon Coburn, Myles Morse, Jack Hefty. The boys dropped 5 seconds off of their seeded time.
- “B” Relay (13th – 4:28.58) – Wyatt Esch, David Enns, Onyx Thompson, Miles Nickelsburg
Special shout out to all the parents and volunteers that helped make this such a successful meet. The Whippets are back in action on Saturday, February 10 as they compete in the WIAA Division 2 Sectional Meet in Whitefish Bay. The meet begins at noon, and we hope to see you there!
Article and Photos Submitted by Sarah Reynolds
Whitewater High School Head Swim Coach
sreynolds@wwusd.org
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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