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It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society.
“Christmas Greetings” to everyone from the Whitewater Historical Society. This image is from the society’s collection of holiday “penny” post cards, popular during the first two decades of the 20th century.
On the back of this card sent to Miss Ida Edwards, the sender wishes Ida a Merry Christmas and “lots of presents.” The card is postmarked December 21, 1910.
Join us next week for greetings for the New Year!
(post card in the manuscript collections of the Whitewater Historical Society)
The Whitewater Boys’ Swim Team competed against a tough and very fast Badger Co-op on Tuesday, December 20th.
The Whippets logged many best times on the night; those include:
- In the 200 Medley Relay, we had a few notable splits: Miles Nickelsburg – 28.81 (50 FR), Xavier Zei – 45.22 (50 BR), David Enns – 30.70 (50 FR)
- 200 Freestyle Crew all had best times: Jack Hefty – 2:13.73, Sam Nickelsburg – 2:51.77 (4 second drop), Onyx Thompson – 3:01.33 (20 second drop)
- All 50 Freestyles went best times: Cruz Aranda – 26.28, Myles Morse – 30.44, David Enns – 33.30
- Sam Nickelsburg tried out the 100 Fly for the 1st time and had a great time of 1:22.43
- Myles Morse and David Enns continued to swim fast on the night both dropping significant time in the 100 Freestyle.
- Tyler Arnett continues to have a strong performance in the 500 Freestyle, winning the event and going a season best time of 5:30.46.
- Miles Nickelsburg tried out the 500 for the 1st time in his career, swimming a great time of 6:42.77
- Tyler Arnett and Miles Nickelsburg, after a short break from the 500 Freestyle, were back in the water swimming a 100 Backstroke where both swam great times.
- Xavier Zei continues to drop more time in the 100 Breaststroke going a 1:47.20
- Miles Nickelsburg (1:05.60) and Cruz Aranda (1:00.49) both had great splits in the 100 Freestyle.
The boys are back in action on Tuesday, January 3rd at 5:30 p.m. in Elkhorn.
Article and Team Photo Submitted by Sarah Reynolds
Whitewater High School Co-Head Boys’ Swim Coach
sreynolds@wwusd.org
Action Photo Courtesy of Bob Mischka
Whitewater’s girls’ basketball team traveled to Brodhead for a conference game Tuesday night, December 20.
The Whippets got a spark on offense early in the game when Kindyl Kilar hit a jump shot within the first two seconds, forced a turnover in transition, and then Danielle DePorter hit a 3-point shot. That gave us confidence and momentum. We battled on defense throughout the game keeping the score within 9 with 9 minutes left in the second half.
Foul trouble changed that momentum, and Brodhead went on a 19-point scoring run to win 66-32.
Mayte Navejas led the team with 10 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals. Kindyl Kilar followed with 8 points and DePorter added 5.
Article Submitted by Kristen Lippens
Whitewater High School Head Girls’ Basketball Coach
klippens@wwusd.org
File Photo Courtesy of Bob Mischka
According to the National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan Weather Forecast Office, a winter storm warning will be in effect for our area from Thursday at 9 a.m. until Saturday at 6 a.m. This will be for a combination of snow, (moderate to heavy at times Thursday), blowing/drifting snow, and plummeting temperatures with bitterly cold wind chills.
While it remains uncertain if we will see new snow Thursday night through Friday, the combination of fresh snow on the ground and very strong wind gusts will create significant travel impacts across southern Wisconsin. Wind gusts between 45 and 55 mph are expected Thursday night through Friday. This will likely result in significant blowing and drifting of snow, and periods of blizzard conditions.
In addition to the snow and wind, very cold temperatures will build into the area Thursday. Wind chills between -25 and -35F are possible between Thursday night and Sunday morning with Wind Chills at their lowest Friday morning. Anyone who becomes stranded while traveling between Thursday night and Saturday night will quickly find themselves in a life threatening situation!
Total snowfall for our area is projected to be between 2-4″. Wind gusts nearly as high as 50 mph are expected around midday on Friday. Wind chills may be as high as -35 degrees F in the early morning hours on Friday, and may continue to be around -20 degrees F through Saturday morning.
Editor’s note: The Banner appreciates having permission to use the image on the homepage by Hans from Pixabay.
By Angela Kelm,
Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Information,
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater women’s basketball head coach Keri Carollo, a California native, recorded her 400th win Wednesday as the Warhawks defeated Minnesota-Morris 82-45 at Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz.
In her 21st season with UW-Whitewater, Carollo already holds the most wins in program history. Leading up to the 400-win milestone, Carollo has led the Warhawks to four Final Four appearances including a pair of national runners-up and two third-place finishes, the most by a coach in Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference history. UW-Whitewater has made the NCAA Division III tournament 13 of the last 14 seasons and she has recorded 20 or more wins nine times. Carollo has coached nine All-Americans, a Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Division III All-Star, a WIAC Judy Kruckman Scholar Athlete and over 60 to all-conference honors. She has garnered Division III National Coach of the Year accolades along with 12 total coach of the year awards including conference, regional and national honors.
The Warhawks were rolling from the opening tip Wednesday. Minnesota-Morris scored the opening bucket but UW-Whitewater rattled off 14 of the next 15. By the end of the first, UWW widened the gap to 25-10.
UW-Whitewater dropped in the first six of the second quarter to take a 21-point lead. That advantage eventually swelled to 27 by halftime. The Warhawks cruised the rest of the way outscoring their opponent 20-12 in the third and 18-16 in the fourth leading to the final.
The Warhawks turned defense into offense once again outscoring their opponent 37-21 in points off turnovers.
All 19 Warhawks saw action in the milestone-reaching contest with 11 entering the scoring column. Aleah Grundahl led all players with 16 points on 6-10 from the floor. Kacie Carollo added 12.
Yssa Sto. Domingo dished out eight assists while Abi Baumgartner hauled in 10 boards and registered four steals in the contest.
UW-Whitewater wrapped up their winter trip in California with a 2-0 record and will return to Whitewater for their next game on December 30.
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| Editor’s note: The following announcement was received from the office of the governor. According to an article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Aundre Cross, who had worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 18 years, was fatally shot on the job at about 6 p.m. on December 9 on the 5000 block of North 65th Street on Milwaukee’s northwest side. It appears that no arrests have been made in connection with the crime, although a suspect vehicle has been identified. |
| Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #180 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Thurs., Dec. 22, 2022, in honor of Aundre Cross, a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier who was killed on Fri., Dec. 9, 2022, at the age of 44. “Mr. Cross was, by all accounts, a cherished husband, father, coworker, minister, and friend, and he was a dedicated public servant who committed 18 years of his life and career to the U.S. Postal Service and his community,” said Gov. Evers. “Kathy and I send our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and coworkers during this difficult time.” Services for Aundre Cross will be held on Thurs., Dec. 22, 2022, in Milwaukee. Executive Order #180 will be in effect from sunrise to sunset on Thurs., Dec. 22, 2022, and is available here. |
The election for the Whitewater Unified School District board will be held on April 4. Three seats are up for election; as of December 21, Stephanie Hicks, 1254 Tower Hill Pass, is the only person who has filed as a candidate. Incumbents Casey Judd and Steven J. Ryan have filed noncandidacy notifications. Incumbent Thayer Coburn has not announced his intentions. The district office is closed due to weather on Thursday, December 22 and will not reopen until January 3, which is the final date for a candidate to file and be listed on the ballot.
Interested in Running for the WUSD School Board?
Anyone who may decide before January 3 to be a candidate is welcome to submit an announcement to whitewaterbanner@gmail.com for publication in the Banner.
All School District candidates must complete and submit the required forms to the filing officer no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Candidacy paperwork, Ballot Access Checklist & Campaign Finance Overview – Local Candidate Committees is available at the Central Office, 419 S. Elizabeth Street, Whitewater. The Whitewater Unified School District does not require nomination papers for School Board candidates, and the process may be completed in minutes. The office is closed from Thursday, December 23 through Monday, January 2. The office reopens on Tuesday, January 3 from 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., which is the deadline for filing candidacy paperwork. The contact person for questions or assistance is Jaclyn Tueting, School Board Secretary, 262-472-8702, or jtueting@wwusd.org.
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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