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Whitewater Grocery Co. is thrilled to invite GroCo Owners to attend our Annual Meeting on October 19th, 2023 at Second Salem, 111 W. Whitewater St, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Since our last annual meeting, we’ve made tremendous leaps toward our goal of opening our friendly neighborhood grocery store. This year will be the biggest one yet for Whitewater Grocery Co. and we’d love to share in that excitement with all of our Owners.
Join us to hear Board of Directors election results, updates from committee chairs and special guests. Have your questions answered and find out how you can help open our store even faster.
Stay tuned for more information. We can’t wait to see you there!
WUSD Professional Learning Community Presentation – Monday @ 8:00 a.m.Members of the Whitewater School Board will be attending a presentation by Eric Twadell at Whitewater High School. A quorum of the School Board may be present; however, the Board will not be conducting any business during the event.
Whitewater Unified School District School Board – Monday @ 5:30 p.m. (Closed Session) 7:00 p.m. (Open Session)
Agenda (click on “meetings” in upper right corner) includes 2023-24 Budget Hearing
Whitewater High School Library
534 South Elizabeth Street, Whitewater, Wisconsin
5:30 p.m. via Zoom Online – Closed Session
– Passcode: 308069
- Dial-in: 1-312-626-6799
- Webinar ID: 851 0780 8798
– Passcode: 308069
Closed Session
7:00 p.m. via Zoom Online
– Passcode: 727968
- Dial-in: 1-312-626-6799
- Webinar ID: 886 0545 6019
– Passcode: 727968
City of Whitewater Urban Forestry Commission – Monday @ 4:30 p.m.
Agenda
Community Room – 2nd Floor – 4:30 p.m. In Person and Virtual
312 W. Whitewater St.
Please join meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/280678605
You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 280-678-605
United States: +1 (571) 317-3122
WUSD Staff Kick-off – Tuesday @ 7:00 a.m.
Members of the Whitewater School Board will be attending the 2023 WUSD Staff Kick-Off at Whitewater High School. A quorum of the School Board may be present; however, the Board will not be
conducting any business during the event.
- 2023 WUSD STAFF KICK-OFF
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In the 21st running of the Dirk Seibold Alumni Cross Country Meet on Saturday, August 26, Jack and Mady Hefty led their teams as the top finishers in the first race of the season. The event was contested with good weather and the always challenging 5000m course at UW-Whitewater. Jack cruised to a great first effort with a time of 17:30. Running very poised and together much of the race were Nate Holden and Xavier Zei who placed 2nd and 3rd with times of 18:41 and 18:49. Miles Nickelsburg nabbed a 4th place finish with a sub 20 effort to stop the clock in 19:44. In a bit of a surprise finish, Onyx Thompson and Chad Hein duked it out at the finish to take the 5th and 6th place positions with times of 21:52.3 and 21:52.7. Quincy Boudreau rounded out the top 7th by placing 7th in 22:10. The top alumni finisher was CJ Tomomitsu who placed 8th in 22:16. The current Whippets beat the Alumni with a finishing score of 15-59.
On the girls’ side, Mady Hefty looked under control and accelerated as the race rolled on. She was able to pull into 2nd overall, behind the overall winner of Whitewater Middle School staff member Maddy Blain. Mady Hefty’s time was 22:43. Nola Coburn came in 3rd for the Whippets in 23:28. Athena Soto and Carley Boudreau finished close to each other in 4th and 5th, stopping the clock in 23:21 and 23:57. Lindsey (Shulte) Taylor was the top Alumni finisher in 6th place with a time of 25:07. Isabella Aranda was the team’s 5th runner today and finished in 8th with a time of 26:28. Lauren Buehler and Silvia Harris rounded out the scoring varsity runners by placing 10th and 11th with times of 27:02 and 27:16. The current Whippets defeated the alumni with a score 17-42.
There were numerous friends of the program and alumni who attended the event that did not run. Coach Carstens would like to thank all those who came to the event and keep the running community within the Whippet CC Program strong year after year!
Next up for the Whippets will be the Bulldog Invite in West Allis at McCarty Park on Friday, September 1st. Race times are: 4:00 – Boys JV, 4:35 – Girls Varsity, 5:05 – Boys Varsity, 5:35 – Girls JV
Article and Photos Submitted by Chad Carstens
Whitewater High School Head Cross Country Coach
ccarstens@wwusd.org
WHITEWATER –August 22, 2023 –The Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon, Half Marathon Team Event, 5k, and W3 Fit Kid Shuffle is excited to announce the registration for the Fit Kid Shuffle and Kids Korral are now live.
The 11th annual DWS will be held on Sunday, September 17th, 2023. The DWS partners with Working for Whitewater’s Wellness (W3) to host the Fit Kid Shuffle, a free race for kids. The Fit Kid Shuffle is held on Saturday, September 16th at 10:00 a.m. where kids 10 and under can join in on the fun. This one-mile course includes obstacles and pathways for participants to enjoy. Fit Kid Shufflers are provided with a t-shirt, snacks, and even their very own medal after the race.
Meanwhile, the Kids Korral, free childcare for children ages 1-10 is available for parents, guardians, or caregivers who are participating in the race. In previous years, the Kids Korral has been a great success for the DWS, as well as an important feature for runners with children.
The DWS partners with UW-Whitewater’s College of Educational and Professional Studies to make the Kids Korral possible. Members of the University’s student organization: Creative and Resourceful Educators (CARE) plan to dedicate their time to making the Kids Korral as safe and beneficial as possible.
The Kids Korral is scheduled to open at 7:00 a.m. on race day, where kids have the opportunity to play games, arts and crafts and much more. The Kids Korral will offer child supervision until noon. Parents and caregivers can pick up their kids whenever they are finished, and can continue the festivities at the DWS’ post-race celebration.
The DWS Team is excited to offer the Fit Kid Shuffle and Kids Korral once again. To register to run or volunteer, visit https://RunWhitewater.com/.
For further details, please contact Jeffery Knight, Executive Director at 920.728.0662 or jpk@knightpublicaffairs.com.
About the DWS
The goal of the DWS is to promote the City of Whitewater and highlight its greatest features, while keeping everyone in the community active. All the proceeds from the race are donated to local non-profit partners: Bethel House (which provides interim housing for homeless families), Whitewater LEADS, Working for Whitewater’s Wellness (W3), and the J-Hawk Aquatic Club. The DWS partners with the city, business community, and university to make this a tremendous event that benefits all who participate. For more information about the race visit www.runwhitewater.com.
MADISON, Wis.–University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, the defending conference co-champion, and winner of 14 of the last 17 titles, has been picked to secure the 2023 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) football championship, according to a preseason poll conducted by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors.
The Warhawks, who have posted 39 first-place finishes in program history, enter the 2023 campaign ranked ninth in the Lindy’s Sports NCAA Division III Preseason Poll and No. 11 by D3football.com. UW-Whitewater has secured four consecutive NCAA postseason bids. Jace Rindahl takes over the head coaching duties after serving as an assistant coach with the program for the last eight seasons. He played for the Warhawks from 2005-08, helping the program to its first NCAA Division III title in 2007.
UW-La Crosse, ranked fifth by Lindy’s Sports and No. 12 by D3football.com, is pegged for second in the conference standings. The Eagles shared the WIAC title with UW-Whitewater a season ago and appeared in the NCAA Division III tournament for the second straight season – and 13th time in program archives. UW-La Crosse has compiled 18 wins in the last two seasons, matching its best two-year stretch since 1996-97.
UW-Oshkosh begins the 2023 season ranked No. 21 by D3football.com and is predicted to finish third in the WIAC. The Titans have secured 11 conference titles, with the most recent in 2019.
UW-River Falls, selected fourth in the conference race, has represented the WIAC in the Culver’s Isthmus Bowl the past two seasons. The Falcons have totaled 16 victories in 2021 and 2022, for their best two-year stint since 1995-96 (17 wins). UW-River Falls is ranked No. 23 by D3football.com.
The remaining order in the conference predictions feature: UW-Platteville; UW-Stout; UW-Eau Claire; and UW-Stevens Point.
Rob Erickson is the new head coach at UW-Eau Claire. A UW-Platteville alum (1996-99), he most recently served as an assistant coach at South Dakota State University since 2020. Erickson has also been an assistant coach at UW-Whitewater, UW-Platteville, UW-Stevens Point and Aurora University (Ill.).
The 2023 season is set to begin Aug. 31, with the conference slate kicking-off Sept. 30.
The WIAC will be represented in the Culver’s Isthmus Bowl for the third consecutive season against an opponent from the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin – the highest-placing team in each conference’s standings that isn’t selected for the NCAA Division III Championship. This year’s event will be held at Bank of Sun Prairie Stadium in Sun Prairie, Wis., Nov. 18.
2023 Preseason Predictions–Voted on by WIAC Head Coaches and Sports Information Directors
| 2022 Record | |
| 1. UW-Whitewater | (8-3 overall, 6-1 WIAC) |
| 2. UW-La Crosse | (9-2, 6-1) |
| 3. UW-Oshkosh | (6-4, 4-3) |
| 4. UW-River Falls | (7-4, 4-3) |
| 5. UW-Platteville | (5-5, 4-3) |
| 6. UW-Stout | (5-5, 3-4) |
| 7. UW-Eau Claire | (2-8, 1-6) |
| 8. UW-Stevens Point | (1-9, 0-7) |
UW-Whitewater
Head Coach: Jace Rindahl; 1st season at UWW
Letterwinners Returning/Lost on Offense: 31/20
Letterwinners Returning/Lost on Defense: 32/18
Letterwinners Returning/Lost at Kicker: 3/0
Starters Returning/Lost on Offense: 4/7
Starters Returning/Lost on Defense: 7/4
Starters Returning/Lost at Kicker: 2/0
Returning All-WIAC: Reed Farrington, Jr., DL (2021-Honorable, 2022-Second); Egon Hein, Sr., DB (2021-First, 2022-First); Jeffery Isotalo-McGuire, So., K (2022-Honorable/Newcomer of the Year); Drake Martin, Jr., RB (2022-First); Zach Sherman, Sr., TE (2022-Second); Tamir Thomas, Jr., RB (2022-Second)
Notable Returning Offensive Players: Tommy Coates, Jr., WR; Addison DeShambo, Jr., OL; Steven Hein, Jr., WR; John Pekar, Jr., OL
Notable Returning Defensive Players: Parker Breunig, Jr., DB; Matt Burba, Jr., DL; Hawk Heffner, Sr., LB; Kyle Koelblinger, Jr., DB
Notable Returning Special Teams Players: Nate Custer, Sr., K/P
Editor’s note: The above information was posted to the WIAC website.
(ELKHORN, WI): According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in four older adults has a fall each year and Wisconsin leads the nation in fall-related deaths for people 60 and older. But the good news is that falls are not a normal part of aging and can be prevented. The Stepping On program offered by the Walworth County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) has been researched and proven to reduce falls by 31 percent.
Stepping On gives participants strategies for avoiding falls in just seven weekly sessions, including balance and strength exercises, home safety check suggestions, medication review, and more. Local experts, including a physical therapist and pharmacist, visit over the course of the seven sessions to provide fall-prevention information and strategies. The workshop is designed specifically for people aged 60 or older who have fallen and/or have a fear of falling. Participants can expect to leave with improved strength, better balance, and a feeling of confidence and independence.
Stepping On will be held in the Stratford Community Room on Thursdays, September 21 through November 2, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at Westshire Farms at the Lakes, 5680 Parliament Lane, in Delavan. The workshop has a suggested contribution of $10.
For questions or to register for the program, contact Chetney Blaszczyk RDN, CD at (262) 741-3309.
About the ADRC of Walworth County: The ADRC provides information and assistance to older and disabled adults, their friends, family, caregivers, and the public. We can assist by evaluating your current needs and providing options available to meet the needs of your personal situation.
Attorney Michael E. Grubb (formerly with Brennan Steil S.C. in Janesville) is now affiliated with Olm & Associates in Whitewater. Mr. Grubb’s law practice is concentrated in the areas of real estate, estate planning and general business matters.
He can be reached at:
Attorney Michael E. Grubb
Olm & Associates
522 W Main Street
P.O. Box 37
Whitewater, WI 53190-0037
608-743-2930
262-473-1819 (General Office)
Fax: 262-473-1977
mike@olmandassociates.com
UW-Whitewater’s Fairhaven Lecture Series Celebrates 40 Years of Community Conversations
UW-Whitewater’s Office of Continuing Education and Fairhaven Senior Services are recognizing “A Legacy of Lifelong Learning: Celebrating 40 years of Community Conversations” through the Fairhaven Lecture Series. Since 1983, UW-Whitewater faculty and staff and community and business leaders have offered free presentations on topics ranging from art and literature to history and politics.
This fall, we celebrate four decades of timely and relevant presentations by showcasing the University’s award-winning faculty and staff who are committed to providing exceptional educational experiences for all. Once dubbed “one of Whitewater’s best kept secrets,” the Series has become a well-known tradition, engaging our community and transforming lives. Join us in celebrating 40 years of conversations, won’t you?
Lectures in the Fall Fairhaven Lecture Series, “A Legacy of Lifelong Learning: Celebrating 40 Years of Community Conversations” are free and open to the public. They are held on Mondays at 3:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall at Fairhaven Senior Services, 435 West Starin Road, Whitewater. Lectures will be recorded and posted to our website and YouTube channel. Videos of lectures from this and previous series can be accessed for free any time after they are posted.
Visit www.uww.edu/ce/fairhaven and www.facebook.com/UWWFairhavenLecture/ for videos, descriptions of each lecture, and updates on the status of each lecture. Contact Kari Borne at bornek@uww.edu or 262-472-1003 for further information or to request accommodations.
About UW-Whitewater
At the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater we inspire, engage and transform lives. Our higher education mission began more than 150 years ago — and we now serve more than 11,000 students at our Whitewater and Rock County campuses, 90% of whom stay in the region after earning their degree. Offering more than 170 undergraduate and graduate majors and minors as well as an education specialist and a doctoral degree. The Warhawk family — led by caring faculty and staff — is devoted to student success within a broad range of academic programs. One of only four Public Colleges of Distinction in the state, the university boasts small class sizes (20:1 ratio), is ranked one of the top 10 public colleges by the U.S. New & World Report, and is the top-ranked college in the state for serving students with disabilities.
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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