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A September 29, 2024 article in the Royal Purple includes the following news regarding the installation of lights onthe UW-Whitewater softball field. The complete article may be found here.
“The sun set over Van Steenderen Softball Complex while a cotton candy September sky graced the background. Excitement filled the brisk Thursday evening air while players wrapped up their final warm-ups before taking the field – this time under a new circumstance.
The Warhawks played under the lights for the first time at home.
UW-Whitewater softball unveiled their new lighting system in the team’s Sept. 26 purple and black scrimmage. The lighting system allows Warhawk softball to host night games, eliminating previous issues where games were called due to player safety.
“It opens up so many more opportunities for our program,” head coach Brenda Volk said. “Our goal is always to provide the best experience possible for our student-athletes and I think this is just one more thing that can do just that.”
The lighting system provides an added flexibility when softball hosts WIAC or NCAA tournament games, as previous games needed proper scheduling times to avoid calling games short.
“We have had a handful of games over the years that have been called due to darkness,” Volk said. “It’s just a relief to know that won’t ever have to happen again.”
The following area students completed degree requirements at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in August.
UW-La Crosse, founded in 1909, is one of 13 four-year institutions that comprise the Universities of Wisconsin. UWL has nearly 10,500 full- and part-time students enrolled in 101 undergraduate, 28 graduate and two doctoral academic programs.
UW-La Crosse, a top-ranked regional university, has long been recognized as a school of choice for students and families across the Midwest. See more at www.uwlax.edu.
The student earning a degree in August:
Whitewater, WI
Sashi Popke, BS, Management Major
Editor’s Note: The following was submitted by the City of Whitewater.
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WHS Class of 1959 – 65th Class Reunion – Sept. 21, 2024 – at The Real MacCoys – photos by Tom Ganser (tganser33@gmail.com)
Top Row – Don Kiernan, Karen (Hapke) Schneider, Mary (Taft) Althaus, Patti (Charles) Brabazon, Fred Lowton
Third Row – Carmen (Peyer) Marsh, Bill Fuerstenburg, Mary Beth (Pior) Pidcock, Nancy (Defries) Sebranek, Rosella (Schultz) Reichardt
Second Row – Bonnie (Uglow) Stanley, Donna (Bigelow) Lewis, Eileen (Snyder) Brown, Sylvia (Fadness) Gleiter, Necia (Meyer) Schinke
Bottom Row – Kathy (Graham) Sturzl, Carol (Phelps) Cobb, Eileen (Schoppe) Dempsey, Marie (Frodl) Glass, Ed Hamilton
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Whitewater Unites Lives.
The teachers, childcare workers and volunteers for the ESL Program are WUL Hometown Heroes, and were nominated by Jim Winship, “For educating hundreds of English-language learners, which benefits their families and the Whitewater community.”
Jim said, “The success of the Whitewater Community ESL Program, which has educated hundreds of English-language learners and benefited their families and the Whitewater community has been made possible through the efforts of the Program’s teachers, childcare workers, and volunteers. For this reason, I am nominating these individuals as Whitewater Unites Lives Hometown Heroes.”
Jorge Islas-Martinez, the co-founder of the Program, when told that the Program staff and volunteers were receiving this award, said: “This award reflects the heart and soul of the Whitewater Community ESL Program, where trust, respect, unity, collaboration, and passion ignite the journey of learning and growth.”
WUL (Whitewater Unites Lives) is a locally-focused civil and human rights group that works to connect the people in our community and to create opportunities for all people to learn and support each other in our common humanity.
Anyone who would like to nominate a local hero of any age should send their nomination, with a short description, to whitewaterunites@gmail.com
Mark your calendars! Join us on Thursday, October 3rd, from 1 PM to 3 PM at the Whitewater Innovation Center, located at 1221 Innovation Drive in the Whitewater Business/Tech Park.
Wisconsin Brain Injury Awareness is excited to host Thomas Hapka, a UW-Whitewater graduate, author, and traumatic brain injury survivor. Hapka will discuss his book, Life Beyond Brain Injury: A Survivor’s Guide, and share details of his inspiring journey, as well as integrative and natural methods for recovery.
This event also celebrates Disabled Authors Day, an awareness day established by disability advocates to honor individuals with disabilities who have triumphed over adversity to create impactful works of literature.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired! The event is free and open to the public. Join us!
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The Whippet Cross Country Teams traveled to Janesville to compete in the 86th annual Midwest Invitational hosted by Janesville Craig at Blackhawk Golf Course on Saturday, September 28. In this exceptional invite, 51 teams toed the starting line for some very large race fields and elite-level competition. This meet has roughly 3,000 athletes compete in 7 races (including MS) and is the oldest inter-state meet in the country. On the girls’ side, there were thirteen teams ranked across all divisions and from out-of-state competition. On the boys’ side, this meet included fourteen ranked teams from the state. This competition tends to bring out the best in everyone, and Whitewater didn’t disappoint. Several athletes were able to walk away with lifetime bests, season bests, or running one of the fastest times of the year. This was all despite some pretty warm weather conditions and running in races with over 500 runners which doesn’t allow for much movement within the race itself.
On the varsity girls’ side, Athena Soto led the team with Carley Boudreau not far behind. Despite having an issue with her shoe, Mady Hefty toughed out her race and was the team’s 3rd runner. Other runners who had a particularly strong day were Ema Aranda who was able to run her lifetime best today and Sami Van Daele not far off her personal best. Lucy Troxel rounded out the varsity squad with her lifetime best as well. It was a good showing by the girls’ team which placed 35th out of 51 teams. In the White race, Delaney Hammack was able to carve out her lifetime best with a strong start and riding the wave to a time of 25:39.
Girls’ Varsity Race – 35th with 970 points
- Athena Soto 167th 22:13
- Carley Boudreau 180th 22:23
- Mady Hefty 192nd 22:42
- Nola Coburn 224th 23;20
- Ema Aranda 245th 24:02
- Sami Van Daele 254th 24:30
- Lucy Troxel 266th 24:55
Girls’ White Race – No team score
- Delaney Hammack 51st 25:39
- Silvia Harris 162nd 28:04
- Payton Brautigam 283rd 31:28
On the boys’ side, Jack Hefty led the team with a top 10 finish. This super impressive finish also led to a new lifetime best of 15:46. Miles Nickelsburg is putting things together at the right time and was able to dip under 18 minutes for the first time this season. Andrew O’Toole raced to a new lifetime best along with Onyx Thompson and Isaac Straight. Overall, it was a really good day for the varsity boys’ team. In the Blue race, Marcus Roselle ran his second straight lifetime best of the three from our team that entered this race. Finally, leading the Whippets in the White race was Isaiah Mendez who has been battling an ankle injury and was the team’s top finisher despite some very warm temperatures for their race.
Boys’ Varsity Race – 32nd with 843 points
- Jack Hefty 10th 15:46
- Miles Nicklesburg 176th 17:49
- Luc Pomazak 209th 18:17
- Andrew O’Toole 210th 18:19
- Onyx Thompson 245th 18:44
- Isaac Straight 289th 19:23
Boys’ Blue Race – No Team Score
- Quinton O’Toole 348th 20:50
- Wyatt Esch 367th 21:12
- Marcus Roselle 377th 21:37
Boys’ White Race – No team score
- Isaiah Mendez 135th 22:10
- Angel Kilar 400th 27:17
- Sam Nickelsburg 402nd 27:28
- Alex Clarksen 425 29:31
Next up for the team will be the October 4 Nightfall Classic which will be held in Lake Mills at the Lake Mills Golf Club. This race will be entirely contested under the lights in an atmosphere unlike any other meet we attend. The D1/D2 Girls race is set to go off at 8:25 and the Boys D1/D2 race is slated to begin at 9:00. For meet info visit: https://www.adesports.com/lake-mills-nightfall-608
Article Submitted by Chad Carstens
Whitewater High School Head Cross Country Coach
ccarstens@wwusd.org
Photo credits Angel Van Daele and Chad Carstens
City of Whitewater Common Council – Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda includes Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Approval of Proposed Scope of Services for
Phase Two of the Comprehensive Lakes Management Plan for Cravath and Trippe Lakes
with Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, Second reading of Ordinance 2024-O-14 an ordinance revising the Junk Ordinance-Municipal Code Enforcement
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:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86815762064?pwd=UgA9OJtGu72RjnQrIlYiAsAaQcY21a.1
Telephone: +1 (312) 626-6799 US
Webinar ID: 868 1576 2064
Passcode: 066564
Notice given that a quorum of Common Council and/or board members may be present for the following:
Together for Healthy Lakes Summit – Wednesday @ 5:00 p.m. (No formal action will be taken.)
841 Brewhouse, 841 E Milwaukee St.
Notice given that a quorum of Common Council and/or board members may be present for the following:
Home Buyer’s Educational Event Thursday @ 6:00 p.m. (No formal action will be taken.)
Community Engagement Center, 1260 W Main St.
Notice given that a quorum of Common Council and/or board members may be present for the following:
Run for Trey – Sunday @ 10:00 a.m. (No formal action will be taken.)
Treyton’s Field of Dreams
504 W Starin Rd
Obituaries
In Loving Memory of Kandi Lynn Kincaid (Cardinal)Beloved Daughter, Sister, Mother, Grandmother, and Friend It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kandi Lynn Kincaid, daughter of Eunice and Richard Kincaid, on December 28th at 7 PM. Kandi passed away peacefully in bed, enjoying one of her favorite pastimes—watching crime shows. Kandi was a woman of many passions. She was a devoted fan of the Chicago Bears, found joy in listening to 2Pac, and had an unwavering love for animals, always standing against cruelty of any kind. Her smile could light up a room, and her warmth … Read more
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William J. “Bill” West, 75, of Whitewater passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Fort Memorial Hospital in Fort Atkinson. Bill was born on September 8, 1949 to John and Bessie (Sutherland) West in Fort Atkinson. He worked at the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater for twelve years. Bill enjoyed watching the Packers and NASCAR. He is survived by his girlfriend, Sandy Hahn; and many friends and family. A memorial visitation will take place on Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 11 AM until 1 PM at Nitardy Funeral Home, 550 N. Newcomb St., Whitewater, WI 53190. Inurnment will take … Read more
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David Harold Baker Jr., beloved husband, father, stepfather, son, and brother, passed away on December 16, 2024, in Portland, Oregon, at the age of 61. Born on August 10, 1963, in Beaufort, South Carolina, David was the firstborn child of David Baker Sr. and the late Betty Jean Baker (née Wickham) while his father served in the United States Marine Corps. David spent his early years in Wyoming, where the family lived until his parents divorced. In 1976, David moved to Oregon with his father, and he graduated from high school in 1982. Shortly after, he moved to Wisconsin to … Read more
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Allen C. Hicks, 85 of Whitewater passed away on Saturday, January 4th, 2025 at Huntington Memory Care in Janesville. Al, the oldest of seven boys, was born on July 5th, 1939, in Belvidere, Illinois to Walt and Laura (Keller) Hicks. A few years later, the family bought a dairy farm in Whitewater and became very active in the Whitewater community. There was always work to be done or something to be repaired on the farm which led to Al’s lifelong love of tinkering. He was very active in high school sports which continued on into his adult years playing in … Read more
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Jeanette Ila Hansen, 91, Whitewater passed away on December 24, 2024 at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek, WI, having lived independently almost all her later life. Jeanette was born on May 12, 1933 in Whitewater, WI to Alvin and Maybell (Maasz) Cox. She married Norman Hansen on November 2, 1950 and they were married for 59 years. Jeanette enjoyed fishing, reading, indoor gardening, collecting dolls, and cooking; and she made many beautiful items with crocheting, knitting, and sewing. She was generous and seemed to have a good word to say about almost everyone she met. She especially loved … Read more
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Isaac Richard Unger left the field on Christmas Day, and is now at peace. He was born in Whitewater, WI on April 1st, 1993 to Paul and Mary Jo (née Peiffer) Unger. Isaac was born ten days late on a silly holiday, and lived his life as such–never rushed, and with a lighthearted sense of humor. Isaac graduated from Madison East High School in 2011, and then attended UW-River Falls from 2011-2016, where he studied English and philosophy. Isaac was a sports lover, not only as a spectator, but as a participant. Isaac grew up playing soccer, basketball (Badger Sporting … Read more
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John George Mack passed away into eternal glory on December 24th, 2024. John was born December 1, 1963, in Fort Atkinson, WI to Ronald and Mary Alice (Hanson) Mack of Whitewater. John was a 1982 Whitewater High School graduate. In 1983 just out of high school John started his first wood company selling wholesale through all the major gift markets including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles and New York. At the time his clients included 8 out of the 10 retail chains and several thousand independent stores nationwide. John had so many wonderful customers and associates. As the wholesale gift market shifted to cheaper overseas … Read more
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Clifford Maynard Witte, age 103, of Whitewater, WI completed his earthly journey on December 24, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Clifford was born on September 13, 1921 on a farm in Mount Horeb, WI, and was the third child of Ella and Eli Witte. Clifford served his country by joining the Navy in 1942 during WWII, and served alongside his two brothers. Later he used the GI bill to attend Palmer Chiropractic College in Davenport, IA. There he met the love of his life, Beulah (Billie) Ohrberg, and they married on Nov 7, 1946. Shortly after … Read more
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Mary Ann Burkhardt, 79, passed away December 24, 2024, at Edgerton Hospital, surrounded by loved ones following a brief illness. Mary was born on September 14, 1945, in Chicago, IL, to Raymond and Helen (Pasternak) Burkhardt. She attended elementary school in Chicago and Good Counsel Catholic Girls High School, before her family moved to Whitewater where she graduated from WHS in 1963. She worked at Gus’s Pizza Palace, Whitewater Products, and finally, Jones Dairy Farm until her retirement 33 years later. She enjoyed bowling, snowmobiling, boating, golf, riding her motorcycle, and playing softball for the Long Branch Saloon. She was … Read more
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Jean Lucile Zuill, 98, of Whitewater passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Hearthstone Memory Care. Jean was born on April 20, 1926 in the Town of Lima to Howard and Florence (VanDuser) Hunt. Along with her brother Van, she grew up on their family farm in Lima. She graduated from Whitewater High School in 1944. For a short time, Jean worked at the Parker Pen Company in Janesville. She married David “Dave” Zuill on August 9, 1947 in Whitewater. Upon marriage and having their two daughters, Janet and Mary, Jean undertook the meaningful job of mother and homemaker. … Read more
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