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An article (click here) in the Lake Geneva Regional News on August 24 begins as follows: “During the past decade, Big Foot has owned Whitewater.
The two football teams played seven times from 2012 to 2019 and the Chiefs won all seven—and all of them by at least 15 points.
That streak of dominance ended on Aug. 20 when the Whippets beat Big Foot 24-19 in the teams’ season opener at UW-Whitewater’s Perkins Stadium.”
Big Foot head coach Mike Welden is quoted as saying, “It’s probably a little eye-opener for our juniors and seniors, who hadn’t really ever lost to Whitewater. That’s a vastly improved Whitewater team, all credit to Coach Bleck out there.”
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Jefferson County Aging & Disability Resource Center. The Banner confirmed on August 17 that vouchers are still available.
“Emma”
Tuesday, August 24, 1 p.m.
(Comedy/Drama/Romance) 2 hours, 4 minutes; Rated PG (2021)
A requested film: Jane Austen’s beloved costume comedy: in 1800’s England, a well-meaning but selfish young woman meddles in the love lives of her friends. A star-studded adaptation: Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn, Rupert Graves, Bill Nighy.
WHS Varsity football faces Big Foot at UW-W Perkins Stadium on Friday, August 21 at 7:00 p.m. It’s “Youth Night.”
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the City of Whitewater.
The City of Whitewater is proud to partner with the Whitewater Community
Foundation to give people an outlet to donate money to community projects.
Over the past several years, the Whitewater Community Foundation (WCF) has assisted in completing projects
including Treyton’s Field of Dreams, the adult playground/workout area in Starin Park, the Frawley Family
Amphitheater and most recently a storybook walk for children. The Foundation is able to assist in making these
projects come to light with donor management and marketing.
Recently, the WCF approved and setup a conduit account for additional funds to help the progress of the
Cravath and Trippe Lake Improvements.
“Allowing for residents and citizens to donate to an account specifically for the lakes improvement will help
enhance the overall project,” said Parks and Recreation Director, Eric Boettcher. “Funds from this account can
be used in the beautification of the lakes along with preserving wildlife. It is amazing to see the love and
admiration people have for the lakes wanting to help restore them to what they once were.”
In addition to assisting with donations, the WCF provides scholarships for students who attend Whitewater
High School and intend to further their educations. They also offer Community Action Grants for projects that
benefit various segments of the population. Also, the Whitewater Banner, a local online news source for
anything Whitewater, was gifted to the WCF to ensure the Banner would continue to serve the community once
the original owner stepped down.
“Without the support from the Whitewater Community Foundation and donors, we would not be able to make
these projects come to fruition,” said Cameron Clapper, Whitewater City Manager. “We are proud to work with
this great organization to continue improving our community.”
At this time, donations can be made to WCF for the following projects: Cravath and Trippe Lake Improvement
Fund, Starin park All-Inclusive Playground Equipment, City of Whitewater Bark Park, Whitewater Banner,
Scholarships, Arts Beautification and Culture, Quality of Life and Recreation, Education/WUSD, Human
Services, Undesignated Fund, Community Space Fund, and the Cravath Lakefront Frawley Family
Amphitheater.
To donate to a desired project, visit https://whitewatercommunityfoundation.org/donate/.
City of Whitewater Equal Opportunities Commission – Monday @ 5:00 p.m.
VIRTUAL MEETING AGENDA: Discussion on provision of city materials, signs, web sites and meetings in multiple
languages given the number of community members for whom English is a second
language. and Discussion of programs and strategies for education regarding social equity and how
to promote it in Whitewater.
MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 2021, 5:00 PM
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/950177637
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (571) 317‐3112
Access Code: 950‐177‐637
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Community Development Authority Board of Directors Special Meeting – Monday @ 5:30 p.m. SPECIAL MEETING
Agenda includes closed session (possibly followed by open session) regarding Deliberating Sale of a portion of Lot 1, Certified Survey Map No. 4442 located on East Main Court (Part of Tax Parcel No. /A444200001) .
This meeting will be held IN PERSON and VIRTUALLY.
Location: Municipal Building, Second Floor, Cravath Lakefront Room
312 W. Whitewater St.
Or join this meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/709915685
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United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Access Code: 709-915-685
Irvin L. Young Memorial Library Board of Trustees – Monday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda includes library expansion project
This meeting will be both in-person and virtual
Irvin L. Young Memorial Library
Community Room
431 W. Center Street
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City of Whitewater Common Council – Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda includes update on lakes drawdown project, library presentation on expansion project, discussion and possible action regarding masks at public meetings as well as meeting format in the future, and closed session (possibly followed by open session) regarding proposed development agreement with Midwest WI, LLC.
This will be an IN PERSON MEETING as well as a VIRTUAL MEETING
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join us in person, or via computer, smart phone,
or telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
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City of Whitewater Parks & Recreation Board – Wednesday @ 5:30 p.m.
Agenda includes East Gate Scuplture Garden Area Landscape Plan and 2022 facility rental fees
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
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United States: +1 (224) 501-3412
Whitewater Unified School District Policy Review Committee – Thursday @ 8:00 a.m.
Agenda – Click on “meetings” in upper right hand corner.
Whitewater High School Library
534 South Elizabeth Street, Whitewater, Wisconsin
August 11 – After storms last night and upcoming storms this evening, the City of Whitewater Public Works Department requests residents to stack any branches and tree limbs on their terrace.
City staff will begin clearing debris and brush chipping next week. All streets will be visited by the DPW crew to
ensure all brush is picked up from the storms. There is no need to call and request this service for the next
week only.
For additional questions or concerns, contact the Streets Department at (262) 473-0560. For other requests,
visit https://www.whitewater-wi.gov/RequestTracker.aspx.
Brad Marquardt, Public Works Director
Editor’s note: The above information was provided by the City of Whitewater. The image on the homepage , “MassDOT Franklin County Storm Cleanup, May 28, 2010” by MassDOT is marked with CC PDM 1.0, was obviously not taken in Whitewater.
Editor’s note: The following information was provided by Lutherdale.
Everyone is invited to the 35th Annual Lutherdale Fest Quilt Auction on Saturday, August 14, 2021. This outdoor event runs from 9 am – 3 pm or until all the quilts are sold. The quilt auction, conducted by professional auctioneer Gary Finley, starts at 10 am. More than 300 donated quilts of all sizes, from baby to king size, wall hangings and table runners, were handmade by hundreds of quilters from Wisconsin, Illinois, Idaho, and Florida. Some are completely hand quilted. View the quilts on-line at https://www.lutherdale.org/quilt-auction?page=3. Silent bids are welcome online as well.
Special Quilt Viewing will be available on Wednesday, August 11 & Thursday, August 12 from 10 am –3 pm with silent bids accepted on quilts. Viewing will be inside the Chapel and HOPE Conference Center. Masks will be required inside the buildings for quilt viewing.
Quilt Preview will be Friday, August 13 from 4 pm – 7 pm with silent bids accepted on both Quilts and Silent Auction Items. Our Wisconsin Fish Fry will be available for inside & outside dining or carryout. Meal tickets are $16/adults and $8/youth 10 & under. Online silent bidding for Quilts ends Friday, August 13 at Midnight.
On Saturday, our Chef is serving a menu with a BBQ sandwich, potato salad, baked beans, applesauce, cookie and bottled water for $10.00. There will also be an ala carte menu of brats, hot dogs, turkey wraps, popcorn, candy, snacks, and beverages. All food will be served near the auction area from 10 am – 3 pm. In addition, free Pontoon rides will depart every 30 minutes from our docks on the beautiful Lauderdale Lakes.
Special opportunities, both Friday night and Saturday, include:
– Silent Auction with gift certificates from local area businesses, theme baskets, and specialty items.
– Gift Gallery with homemade items, honey, maple syrup, clothing, and baked goods.
– Table sales filled with craft supplies, fabric, patterns, and other notions at great prices.
Funds raised from this event are being supplemented by Thrivent Financial Action Teams and the local Thrivent Financial Shoreline Group: Bill Duesterbeck, Scott Herrmann, Josh Duesterbeck, Kristen Lafranzo, Kate Abbe, Diane Kennedy Nopenz, and Joe DeCiccio.
Lutherdale Bible Camp is located at N7891 U.S. Hwy 12, just 7 miles north of Elkhorn, Wisconsin, on the Lauderdale Lakes. Free admission. Free parking.
For more information, call Lutherdale at 262-742-2352 or visit website at www.lutherdale.org
Lutherdale Bible Camp is a not-for-profit organization, accredited by the American Camp Association, serves all denominations, non-profits, school groups, and more.
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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