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“Triangle of Sadness”
Wednesday, June 21, 1 p.m.
(Comedy/Drama) Rated R (languages, sexual content) 2 hours, 27 minutes (2022)
On an eventful cruise for the super-rich on a luxury liner, social hierarchy turns this voyage into a literal ship of fools. Think “Love Boat” meets “Survivor.” Winner of Best Film at the Cannes Film Festival and nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Stars Woody Harrellson and an international cast.
Paul Jhona writes, “A little over a week ago, came upon this fawn in the tall grasses bordering Whitewater Creek in my back yard. Grabbed the drone and took several photos and a five second video. It was maybe 2-3 days old.
The mother had put it there. Nature has built into the little fawn not to move. There also is no scent. A predator could walk right by. Stayed there for the next three days turning a little over that time. On the 4th day it was gone. Hopefully it ran off with its Mom. Nature is amazing. Sometimes you never know what is just a few feet away from you!
Our thanks to Paul Jhona for this fascinating photo.
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Sing, Dance, Thrive! Free Class for Young Children and Caregivers
Do you and your young kids love to sing, dance, and play musical instruments? Do you wish you had new parenting strategies to handle stress, meltdowns, and challenging behaviors?
Children ages zero to five and their caregivers are invited to Sing, Dance, Thrive, a free class at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library on Saturday, June 17 at 10:00 a.m. Participants will engage in imaginative music and movement adventures, playfully dance with colorful ribbons and parachutes, and nurture relationships by deepening emotional awareness and learning coping strategies for home and school.
The class is taught by Noelle Larson, a Board-Certified Music Therapist, graduate of Whitewater High School and Berklee College of Music, and the owner of Circle of Song Music Therapy, LLC. Noelle has a passion for helping clients and participants to “Connect, Thrive, and Come Alive Through Music,” strengthen family relationships, learn adaptive coping strategies, and experience wonder and joy through the delight of participating in live music
making.
There is no cost to attend, but please register in advance at whitewaterlibrary.org. Additional sessions will be held on July 8 and August 26 at 10:00 a.m. You may register for one or multiple sessions. Contact Sarah French with any questions or to register by email or phone at sfrench@whitewater-wi.gov or 262-473-0530.
It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society. In honor of Father’s Day on Sunday, we honor Edwin Coe (above) and his son, Robert K. Coe, (below) editors and publishers of The Whitewater Register for 80 years, 1873 to 1952. The Coe family continued to operate the Register until the late 20th century. We hope all fathers have a great day!
Join us again next week for more from the Whitewater Historical Society.
(3228STU, 3301P, Whitewater Historical Society)
By Lynn Binnie
Whitewater Banner volunteer staff
whitewaterbanner@gmail.com
Santos Asucena Caseres Cruz, who is accused of two felony counts in connection with the deceased newborn baby that was found in a field on March 4, was scheduled to be arraigned in Jefferson County Circuit Court on June 15. However, her attorney, Jeffrey De La Rosa, raised a question as to whether Caseres Cruz is competent to stand trial. Judge William Hue ordered a competency exam. A status conference is scheduled for July 27. Caseres Cruz remains in custody.
Garage Sale
Friday 6/16 & Saturday 6/17 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
922 E Main St, Whitewater
Girls’ & men’s clothes, bikes, furniture, picture frames, car jack & ramps and lots more.
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No more babies garage sale
214 N Esterly Ave
Friday June 23 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday June 24 9-5
Sunday June 25 9-?
No more babies! Girls nb-4t, boys nb-12m, (some clothes in bigger sizes), new condition crib and mattress, baby bath, walkers, toys, books, so much more! Many men size 13 shoes. Small kitchen appliances. DVDs. Winter jackets of many sizes. Multiple boxes of free baby items! Venmo PayPal cash accepted!
The spring semester Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls has been released by Registrar Kelly Browning. It honors 1,461 students.
To be named to the Dean’s List, a full-time undergraduate must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a scale of 4.0, or midway between an “A” and “B” average. Area students are listed below by name, hometown and major.
About UW-River Falls:
UWRF is a student-centered institution that provides excellent accessible academic programs serving the needs of our region, the state and beyond.
53190, Owen Kramer, Animal Science
53190, Gwen Truesdale, Agricultural Engineering
Photos courtesy of Tom Ganser
Obituaries
Lois Cummings, 99, of Fond du Lac, WI (formerly of Janesville, WI, Fort Atkinson, WI, Fountain Hills, AZ, and Green Valley, AZ) passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026 at the Meadows Senior Residence in Fond du Lac surrounded by family. Lois was born on February 17, 1927 in Fort Atkinson to Edward and Clarice (Roseth) Stevens. The middle child of 9 children, she attended Fort Atkinson schools and graduated in 1944. On September 11, 1948 Lois married Grant Cummings at Saint Andrew Catholic Church in Delavan, WI. Together they had 3 children, Gary, Colleen (Tom) Sabel, and Patty (Paul) … Read more
Come celebrate William Kincaid’s Celebration of Life on Saturday, May 30th at 1 pm at Trippe Lake Park Pavillion in Whitewater. He truly enjoyed gatherings where his favorite foods and music could be enjoyed with some of his closest friends and family. We will honor him by carrying on one of his favorite traditions. Please bring your own beverages and chairs. There is limited seating. See you all there!
Gladys Jean (Riley) Hildebrandt, age 89, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026. Gladys was born on December 26, 1936, in Whitewater, Wisconsin, to Theresa Egnoski Riley. She was married to Walter Sobolik Sr., and later married James A. Hildebrandt in 1976. Gladys was a hardworking woman who spent her life caring for others. She worked in school kitchens, restaurants, factories, and cleaning services. She concluded her working career as a full-time nanny. In that role, she lovingly cared for Andrew, Daniel, and Kaitlyn Drzewiecki, who became part of her chosen family. Gladys is survived by her sons, Wally … Read more
WHITEWATER – Nan Rowley died on April 15, 2026, at the age of 90. She was born on September 4, 1935, in a little house on the prairie in the Town of Johnstown, Wisconsin, the daughter of Wayne L. Wilbur and Florence (McQuillen) Wilbur. Nan attended primary schools in the towns of Johnstown and Richmond and in the City of Whitewater. Nan graduated with honors from Whitewater City High School. On June 19, 1954, Nancy and Ken Rowley were united in marriage in Whitewater and went to live on the Rowley family farm in Richmond. Over the years, Nan served … Read more
Marion H. Gorniak (nee Pfeiffer), 74, of Whitewater passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026. She was born on October 24, 1951, to the late Harvey and Loraine (nee Drifke) Pfeiffer in Fort Atkinson, WI. On June 2, 1969, she was united in marriage to Alan Gorniak. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, and cooking, especially her rhubarb pies. She especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends and will be missed by all who knew her. Those Marion leaves behind to cherish her memory include her husband, Alan Gorniak; stepson, Alan Bauer; sister, Sue Ann Schultz, other relatives and friends. … Read more
Ruth Irene (Phelps) Justis, 88, of Appleton City, Missouri, passed away Friday morning, April 10, 2026, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, MO, with her family by her side. Ruth was born June 3, 1937 in Janesville, Wisconsin, to Charles and Ada Mae (Maly) Phelps. She joined the Marine Corps in 1956. During her time there, she met and married her husband, Forest Wayne “Wayne” Justis in 1957. They shared 62 years of marriage and to this union, 2 children, Charles and Dorene, were born. Ruth grew up in Whitewater, WI., the oldest of three children. Ruth graduated from … Read more
Dorothy C. Kau, age 101, of Eagle, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Fort Memorial Hospital. Dorothy was born on March 18, 1925 in Eagle on the family farm, the daughter of John and Katherine (Faestel) VonRueden. Dorothy was a 1942 graduate of Palmyra High School. On May 21, 1949, Dorothy was united in marriage to Alvin E. Kau at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Eagle and the Lord blessed their union with 8 children. Alvin and Dorothy enjoyed 50 years of marriage together until Alvin’s death in the year 2000. Dorothy enjoyed being a farm … Read more
Dorothy E. McCracken, 95, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, in Sarasota, Florida. Born on April 14, 1930, in Whitewater, Wisconsin, to Carl and Joyce Meyer, Dorothy grew up in Whitewater and graduated from Whitewater High School. She then worked for a photographer and hand painted his first colored portraits, until she got married. She and her first husband, Bernard Wafle, owned and operated a 179-acre dairy farm in Helenville, Wisconsin, for 25 years before relocating to Ocala, Florida, in 1979. Dorothy later married Earl McCracken, in Ocala, Fl. She also shared a special companionship later in life with … Read more
Carol Ann Seebruch, 88 of Whitewater passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, April 3, 2026. Carol was born July 12, 1937 in Chicago IL to William and Ann Borovec. She married Marvin Seebruch on June 9, 1984. Carol and Marvin enjoyed traveling the United States making it to 48 of the 50 states. She also enjoyed her time with the Red Hat Ladies. She loved taking pictures of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Carol is survived by her three children; Bill Anderson of Fort Atkinson, WI, Terri Laban of Whitewater, WI, and Donna (Mike) Jones of Crivitz, WI. She … Read more
Entered God’s Kingdom on Friday, April 3, 2026, age 65. Donna is survived by her cousins, other family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents James and Lois (Michels) Lyons. Donna was raised in the Church of Nazarene, with her father being the assistant pastor. Religion was very important to Donna. Donna enjoyed working with the students of the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, where she resided. Donna also loved to travel, visiting France, Italy, and all around the United States. She also loved to paint, cross-stitch, knit, and crochet. She also loved collecting recipes and trying … Read more
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