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Editor’s Note: The following was submitted by Whitewater Unites Lives.
Camden Harlan is a WUL hometown hero and has been nominated by Kim Simes for “her leadership and work as a member of Whitewater Pride and her caring and support of all students at Whitewater High School, including the LGBTQ+ students via the Gay Straight Alliance.”
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
Editor’s note: The following invitation was submitted by Shannon Frye.
Whitewater Area Regional Ministries (WARM) and First United Methodist Church (FUMC) is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for youth in grades 7 to 12 to embark on a transformative journey of service, learning, and adventure in the heart of the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina. We cordially invite students in the area to join us as we promote the value of community engagement, personal growth, and lifelong friendships through our Youth Community Service and Mission Trip.
Event Details:
– Date: June 8-15
– Location: Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina
– Eligibility: Open to students in grades 7 to 12
– Deadline: November 10
WARM hosts an annual service trip for local students by partnering with Youthworks. YouthWorks provides Christ-centered mission trips for thousands of teenagers and Adult Leaders in communities across the U.S. and beyond. Together we are committed to providing students with the tools, experiences, and opportunities to grow into responsible, compassionate, and globally-aware individuals. Our Youth Community Service Trip to North Carolina is designed to empower students, instilling in them a sense of civic responsibility, a passion for community service and an opportunity for students to keep their relationship with God. Youthworks trips are multi-denominational.
All are welcome!
Key Highlights of the Community Service Trip:
1. **Hands-On Service:** Participants will engage in meaningful community service projects, such as work with children and elderly, community beautification projects, serving and preparing meals at local soup kitchens, and assisting local organizations. We will partner with Youthworks to meet the needs of this rural community. Through their efforts, they will witness the direct impact they can make on the lives of others.
2. **Cultural Immersion:** North Carolina’s rich history and diverse culture provide a unique backdrop for cultural exploration. Students will have the chance to immerse themselves in local traditions, food, and customs.
3. **Personal Growth:** The trip is not just about serving others but also about self-discovery. Our expertly designed leadership and personal development activities will encourage students to grow, gain confidence, and discover their potential.
4. **Team Building:** Working side by side with their peers and local community members, students will develop crucial teamwork and communication skills that will serve them well in future endeavors.
5. **Lifelong Friendships:** Sharing this unique experience with like-minded individuals can lead to the formation of lasting friendships and an expanded network of support.
To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please reach out to Shannon Frye at warmprimetime@gmail.com by November 10th for more information about cost and fundraising opportunities. We look forward to welcoming students on this unforgettable journey of service and self-discovery in North Carolina.
The Whitewater Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country Teams competed well against the state’s best athletes on Saturday, October 28th at the Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids. The conditions were the coolest they were all season hovering in the mid 30’s with overcast skies and the course in great shape despite all the heavy rainfall leading up to the event.
The boys’ team raced first, and all seven runners were doing their jobs and establishing position early to begin preparing to endure the discomfort that eventually would set in. Jack Hefty ran a really great tactical race and put himself in a medal position for much of the race (top 10) but lost one of his spikes just over halfway into the race. This caused him to lose a few places by the finish; he ran an incredible race overall to place 13th in 16:28. This was his best place and time of all the three years he has competed at the state meet. Miles Nickelsburg moved up nicely in the back half of the course and eventually caught his teammate Nate Holden. He continued to motor to the finish line in 91st with a time of 17:47, the second-best time of his career. Nate was out strong and in the top 40 at the mile mark. Battling through a cold, he mustered everything he could for the team and placed 95th overall with a big improvement over his previous year’s state meet performance. Nate’s time was 17:48. Xavier Zei had a solid day in his first state meet race placing 126th with a time of 18:32. A year ago Xavier wasn’t even running under 20:00 minutes. Onyx Thompson ran a strong race only 14 seconds off his lifetime best and placed 143rd with a time of 19:30. Quincy Boudreau and Andrew O’Toole had nice efforts to place 142nd and 151st overall with times of 20:14 and 20:29. The boys’ team placed 14th overall with 311 points out of 16 in the event.
The girls were up next and did not disappoint. They came to race, and it showed from the get-go. From the early indicators, we were in a battle with Clinton with only a few points separating the two teams at each mile checkpoint. Clinton was the sectional champion in our sectional one week earlier by a fairly large margin. Mady Hefty once again led the team and placed 93rd with an overall time of 21:37. She completed a really nice comeback after an injury that derailed her season for a few weeks as we approached the championship phase of the season. Athena Soto wasn’t far behind and placed 101st in 21:52 in her third-best time of the season. Her improvement overall from last year to this year was huge in the team’s growth. Nola was moving up well in the later stages of the race and at the finish placed 116th in 22:16. Carley Boudreau rebounded well from a tougher sectional race a week earlier. Given the course conditions and terrain, this was far and away her best race of the season. Her previous PR was 22:10 on a flatter and faster course, and today she ran 22:17 and was 126th overall. Ema Aranda ran her lifetime best on the biggest stage and placed 144th in 24:10. Her previous best was last weekend when she helped the team qualify for state. Silvia Harris ran her second-best time of the season to stop the clock in 25:02, good enough for 147th. Isabella Aranda ran her second-best time of the season and placed 150th in 25:27. However, relative to the PR she set earlier in the season, this was the best effort she put together on race day. When the dust settled, Whitewater beat sectional champion Clinton from a week earlier and placed 15th with 393 points.
Coach Carstens added, “Overall both teams performed very well! There is so much to be proud of and incredible memories were made that will stick with these athletes as long as they live. They served the Whitewater community very well and should be proud of all they have accomplished. These two teams were able to rewrite history and qualify for state in the same year, a feat that has not been done in this town since 1996! Great job, Whippets!”
Full Results: https://live.pttiming.com/xc-ptt.html?mid=5912
Article Submitted by Chad Carstens
Whitewater High School Head Cross Country Coach
ccarstens@wwusd.org
Photos courtesy of Bob Mischka and Jeff Hefty
By Angela Kelm
Asst. Athletic Director for Sports Information
River Falls, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men’s cross country team finished second while the Warhawk women were third in the 2023 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championships in River Falls Saturday. Christian Patzka (Black Earth, Wis./Wisconsin Heights) paced the men winning the individual title. The UWW women registered the second-best finish in program history.
Patzka made a move mid-race and held off last year’s champion Ethan Gregg (UWL) to claim the individual title after crossing the line in 24:20.5. He is the sixth Warhawk to become a WIAC Individual Champion joining David Fassbender (2021), Gary Garcia (2004), Tom Hoffman (1968, 1967, 1966), Bud Duex (1965) and Phil Nordfren (1964) in the program record books. [Per WIAC, “Patzka topped the field of 91 runners, completing the 8,000-meter course in 24:20.5. He becomes the second Warhawk in the last three seasons to win the individual title.”]
Patzka led a contingent of seven Warhawks to earn All-WIAC honors, the most in program history. Gunner Schlender (Brillion, Wis./Brillion) posted a time of 24:49.3 to finish fifth and join Patzka with First Team honors. UWW runners garnering Second Team recognition included Dan Anderson (Eau Claire, Wis./McDonell) who finished ninth with a time of 25:00.6 and Craig Hundley (Grayslake, IL/North) who crossed the line 12th with a time of 25:06.9. Chris Allen (Downers Grove, Ill./North) (15th, 25:13.7), Justin Krause (Ixonia, Wis./Pewaukee) (18th, 25:25.9) and Tucker Johnson (Poynette, Wis./Poynette) (20th, 25:32.7) earned Honorable Mention honors.
Krause is the first UWW runner since Tom Hoffman in the late 1960s to earn All-WIAC honors four times.
Nick Hardin (Greenfield, Wis./Whitnall) (25:37.6), Alex Metko (Brillion, Wis./Brillion) (25:56.9), Jonah Block (Whitefish Bay, Wis./Whitefish Bay) (26:24.7) and Keegan Bratt (Waukesha, WI/West) (26:28.3) also represented UW-Whitewater in the men’s 8k race Saturday.
UW-La Crosse won the men’s team title with 22 points followed by UWW (41), UW-Stout (117), UW-Platteville (123), UW-Oshkosh (142), UW-Eau Claire (143), UW-Stevens Point (147) and UW-River Falls (260)
WOMEN’S RECAP
The Warhawk women’s third-place finish is the second-best in program history (1990, second place) and is the first time UWW has finished with bronze at the conference championship meet.
Katie Erb (Winnebago, Ill./Winnebago) was the first Warhawk to cross the finish line posting a time of 22:54.7 for 16th. Ari De La Cerda (Milwaukee, Wis./Pewaukee) was right behind in 17th with a time of 22:57.3. The pair earned Honorable Mention All-WIAC honors for their performances Saturday.
UWW’s Jocelyn Ramirez (Jefferson, WI) (23:22.9), Payton Scoggin (Kenosha, Wis./Indian Trails) (23:26.2), Abbey Wedwick (Westby, WI) (23:27.6), Paige Fassbender (Slinger, Wis./Slinger) (23:29.9) and Renee Forystek (Waukesha, WI/North) (23:41.3) all finished among the top 38. Also representing the Warhawk women were Marlee Nichols (Burlington, WI) (24:43.0), Miranda McNally (Downers Grove, Ill./North) (25:01.9), Emma Shingledecker (New Berlin, Wis./West) (25:58.0), Abby Motz (New Berlin, WI/Eisenhower) (26:02.0) and Kristan Larson (Rio, Wis./Rio) (26:14.0) in the field of 87 runners.
UW-La Crosse won the women’s team title with 29 points followed by UW-Eau Claire (46), UWW (115), UW-Stout (115), UW-Oshkosh (120), UW-Stevens Point (176), UW-Platteville (183) and UW-River Falls (207).
Carol McCormick writes, “Unofficial mascots of Trippe Lake. Once again surveying the water for potential breakfast. Glad to see they’re still in the area!”
Our thanks to Carol McCormick for sharing another great photo.
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JOINT REVIEW BOARD ANNUAL MEETING
CITY OF WHITEWATER, WISCONSIN
TAX INCREMENTAL FINANCE DISTRICTS NO. 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 – Wed. @ 1:30 p.m.
312 West Whitewater Street
Municipal Building, Second Floor, Cravath Lakefront Conference Room
Agenda includes Review Annual PE-300 Reports and the performance and status of the City’s active Tax Increment Districts as required by Wis. Stat. § 1105(4m)(f).
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Editor’s note: The following press release was received from Edgerton Hospital and Health Services.
Edgerton Hospital and Health Services is pleased to announce a partnership with Senior Life Solutions. Senior Life Solutions will be located in Edgerton Hospital at 11101 N. Sherman Rd. Edgerton, WI 53534.
Edgerton Hospital’s Senior Life Solutions department is an intensive outpatient group therapy program designed to meet the unique needs of individuals typically 65 and older experiencing depression and/or anxiety related to life changes that are often associated with aging. Individuals may benefit from the Senior Life Solutions program if they are experiencing any of the following common indicators or triggers of depression and anxiety:
- Anxiety
- Changes in appetite
- Depression
- Difficulty sleeping
- Feelings of sadness or grief lasting more than two weeks
- Feelings of worthlessness or hopelessness
- Lost a spouse or close family member
- Loss of energy
- Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities
- Recently experienced a traumatic event
Following an individual assessment, participants meet up to three times per week in a supportive, encouraging group setting.
The program staff includes a board-certified psychiatrist, licensed therapists, a registered nurse, and other professionals dedicated to the emotional well-being of the seniors in our community.
Marc Augsburger, CEO of Edgerton Hospital and Health Services, noted the importance of the partnership with Senior Life Solutions, “This partnership is another step in our organization’s continued commitment to meeting the needs of the community. Mental health services are an important part of healthcare and one that our community has expressed an expanded need for. Senior Life Solutions will allow us to provide more services and resources to older adults.”
Anyone can refer a patient to the program, including a physician, family member, the patient, or another healthcare professional.
For more information, call the Edgerton Hospital Senior Life Solutions program at 608-561-6660.
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About Senior Life Solutions
Senior Life Solutions is managed by Psychiatric Medical Care (PMC). Founded in 2003, PMC is a leading behavioral healthcare management company focused on addressing the needs of rural and underserved communities. PMC manages inpatient behavioral health units, intensive outpatient programs, and telehealth services in more than 30 states. The company’s services provide evaluation and treatment for patients suffering from depression, anxiety, mood disorders, memory problems, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other behavioral health problems. For more information, visit www.seniorlifesolutions.com.
About Edgerton Hospital and Health Services
Edgerton Hospital is a Critical Access Hospital. The hospital serves the communities of Edgerton, Milton, Evansville and surrounding areas. Founded in 1923, the facility offers inpatient, outpatient, surgical, diagnostic, emergency, specialty, mental health, and rehabilitation services. For additional information about Edgerton Hospital, please visit www.edgertonhospital.com.
By Angela Kelm
Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Information
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team reclaimed possession of the Miner’s Axe with a 45-23 win over UW-Platteville in the George Chryst Memorial Bowl Saturday. The Warhawks are 25-3 over the Pioneers since the inception of the rivalry game named in honor of UWP’s legendary coach George Chryst. UWW saw over 11,000 fans visit Perkins Stadium Saturday in the team’s annual Homecoming game and Hall of Fame celebration.
The Warhawks set the tone early picking off the Pioneer quarterback on the first play of the game. Dyson Klubertanz (Franklin, Wis./Franklin) jumped a passing lane at the UWP 42 and returned in nine yards to set up UWW at the opponent’s 33. From that point, UW-Whitewater scored 21 unanswered in the first quarter to take a hefty lead in the game. The first two scores came on the ground with Alec Ogden (Marshall, Wis./Monona Grove) punching it in from one yard out followed by a three-yard scamper by Tamir Thomas (Menomonee Falls, Wis./Menomonee Falls) that made it 14-0. The third score was a 15-yard TD strike from Ogden to Drake Martin (Rhinelander, Wis./Rhinelander).
The Pioneers got on the board with a 38-yard touchdown pass and a 34-yard field goal to cut the margin to 21-10, but the Warhawks swung all of the momentum back to their side on the very next play.
On the ensuing kickoff after the field goal, Tyler Vasey (Crystal Lake, Ill/Prairie Ridge) hauled in the boot at UWW’s seven bursting up the middle of the field. He weaved through traffic and found open space pulling away from the Pioneer special teams unit trying to track him down for a 93-yard kickoff return. The return marks Vasey’s first career touchdown as a Warhawk and is the first kickoff returned for a TD for UWW since Justin Howards’ 99-yarder against UW-Stevens Point in 2013. From that point, the Warhawks never looked back.
Ogden drove UWW 66 yards in 10 plays on UW-Whitewater’s next drive, capping it with a two-yard burst into the end zone to make it 35-10 at the break.
On the Warhawks first possession of the second half, Ogden hit Steven Hein (St. Charles, Ill./North) in stride from two-yards out to put the finishing touches on an 81-yard drive that extended the lead to 42-10.
UWW added to their total early in the fourth with Jeff Isotalo-McGuire splitting the uprights on a 26-yard field goal before the Pioneers wrapped up the scoring with just 22 seconds remaining for the final, 45-23.
Ogden, the Offensive Player of the Game for UWW, was 19-30 for 190 yards and two passing touchdowns. He added 80 yards and two more touchdowns on the ground. Klubertanz was selected as the Defensive Player of the Game after registering two interceptions and a pair of tackles. In addition to the first pick, he hauled in a fantastic over-the-shoulder interception and returning it 34 yards early in the fourth.
Tamir Thomas (Menomonee Falls, Wis./Menomonee Falls) was the Warhawks’ leading rusher in the game with 83 yards on 11 carries with a touchdown. Vasey led the receiving corps with 64 yards on five catches while Tommy Coates (Chicago, Ill./De La Salle Institute) was Ogden’s favorite target with 56 yards on seven receptions.
Joey Antonietti (La Grange, Ill./Lyons Township) led the UWW defense with six tackles while Ethan Gallagher (Homer Glen, Ill./Lockport Township) set the tone early with a sack. He posted 1.5 tackles for a loss in the game.
For UW-Platteville, Brandt Stare hauled in a few great catches with 106 yards on six receptions including a touchdown grab for Offensive Player of the Game honors. Justin Blazek posted five tackles and an interception with a 23-yard return to earn Defensive Player of the Game honors for the Pioneers.
At halftime, UW-Whitewater honored award winners from Homecoming festivities and the Hall of Fame Class of 2023 that includes athletes Brent Allen (football), Dan Hytinen (track and field), Rebekah Nelson Johnson (volleyball), Jessica Kohlman (track and field), Kate LaZotte Langfeldt (volleyball), Andre McKoy (men’s basketball), Derek Stanley (football, track and field) and Ann Kingsnorth Zessin (gymnastics). Bob Lanza will be inducted during Saturday evening’s ceremony as a longtime administrator in UWW Athletics while Tim Patterson will earn the Distinguished Service Award.
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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