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Recent findings indicate the presence of spongy moths in the local vegetation surrounding Starin Park. While these moths pose no direct threat to humans or animals, it is important for citizens to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to prevent potential damage to their own outdoor spaces.
Spongy moths, scientifically known as Lepidoptera Porifera, have been observed in increased numbers due to favorable weather conditions and abundant nearby vegetation. These unique moths possess a sponge-like abdomen and rely on plants as their primary food source.
To safeguard the health and vitality of vegetation in private outdoor spaces, citizens are urged to consider the
following recommendations:
- Monitor your vegetation: Regularly inspect plants and trees in your garden or yard for any signs of spongy moths, such as larvae or cocoons.
- Mitigate potential damage: Take appropriate measures, such as pruning infested branches or using environmentally friendly pest control methods, to minimize potential damage caused by spongy moths.
- Educate yourself and others: Learn more about spongy moths, their lifecycle, and preventive measures to help spread awareness among neighbors, friends, and family.
By staying informed and proactive, citizens can contribute to the conservation of local vegetation and prevent
the further proliferation of spongy moths. Together, we can preserve the beauty and health of our outdoor
spaces.
Editor’s note: This DNR link has photos of various spring defoliator caterpillars.
From this DNR site: Spongy moth populations may have a temporary, large increase (an “outbreak”) in an area about every 10 years. Defoliation of susceptible tree and shrub species may be widespread during outbreaks, although healthy trees and shrubs are likely to survive if they are defoliated. High caterpillar numbers can be a tremendous nuisance. In addition, the caterpillar hairs can cause skin rashes and other reactions in some people. Management options [exit DNR] for reducing high populations include: egg mass oils, barrier and collection bands, physically destroying life stages, drowning egg masses and caterpillars in a can of soapy water, insecticidal soaps and insecticide application to high-value trees or forest stands.
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Photos, taken on March 9, courtesy of Tom Ganser.
Demolition of the Hawk Bowl & Apartments in preparation for the construction of the Aldi grocery store is proceeding, with the bowling alley being the primary remaining structure. The March 11 Plan & Architectural Review Commission agenda includes review of the proposed signage for the Aldi store. The site plan calls for two pads, with the proposed use of the second pad not yet announced.
City of Whitewater Plan & Architectural Review Meeting – Monday @ 6:00 p.m.
Agenda includes Discussion and possible approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a second wall sign and
an 18 foot pylon sign for Aldi’s located at 1380 W Main Street, Parcel # /A513300001.
Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room,
312 West Whitewater St.
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City of Whitewater Police and Fire Commission Meeting – Tuesday @ 6:00 p.m.
Agenda includes Presentation of EMT/Firefighter Paid On Call Candidate for Certification, Interview of Patrol Captain Candidate, and Interview of Patrol Lieutenant Candidate
Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room,
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City of Whitewater Public Works Committee Meeting – Tuesday @ 6:00 p.m.
Agenda includes Discussion and Possible Action regarding Strand Associate’s Scope of Services proposal for Lead Service Line Replacement and Discussion and Possible Action regarding sidewalk replacement costs and assessments to property owners under Chapter 12.22-Construction Standards Adopted.
Cravath Lakefront Room, 2nd floor
312 W. Whitewater St.
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The Greater Whitewater Committee (GWC) is set to host Whitewater Chief of Police, Dan Meyer, as guest speaker at its upcoming monthly meeting in March.
The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 14th at 7 a.m. at 841 Brewhouse: 841 E Milwaukee St, Whitewater, WI 53190. The public is more than welcome to attend this meeting so that they may get a chance to hear from Chief of Police Dan Meyer and learn about the recent demographic change in the city of Whitewater. “There has been much discussion on this topic. We are fortunate to have Chief of Police Dan Meyer to shed some light on this topic in our upcoming meeting”, said GWC President Jeffery Knight.
A graduate of UW-Platteville with an undergraduate degree in criminal justice, Meyer also completed the police academy at MATC. He joined the department in 2010 as a patrol officer.
If you are interested in attending, RSVP is required. To reserve your spot, contact Jeff Knight at jpk@knightpublicaffairs.com or 920.728.0662 by Wednesday, March 13th.
About the GWC
The GWC is an action-oriented group committed to working with citizens, elected officials, and policymakers to identify, craft, and implement a pro-business agenda. Its goals are to advance the economic, educational, and social policies required to energize and secure the Whitewater area’s economic future and protect Whitewater’s quality of life.
Warhawk team photo after finishing as the runner-up (Kayla DeRosia)
By Angela Kelm
Asst. Athletic Director for Sports Information
Saint Paul, Minn. – The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Women’s Gymnastics team scored a 192.275 at the WIAC/NCGA West Regional Championship on Saturday. The Warhawks placed second in a field of eight teams, punching their ticket to the NCGA Division III National Championship to be held later this month in Collegeville, Pennsylvania.
The Warhawks kicked off the competition strong with junior Kara Welsh making her long awaited season debut, leading UWW with a 9.875. Welsh’s vault score earned her a second consecutive WIAC vault title. Freshmen, Ava Pesch and Chloe Hammond, earned 9.650 and 9.600 respectively. Sophomores Carleigh Moore, contributed a 9.575, while Brianna Balian and Danielle Dudziak earned a pair of 9.500s to round out the team score of 48.200 which is tied for 9th in the UWW record book.
Sitting in third place after one event, the Warhawks stayed focused on bars earning a 48.250 which is the 9th best score in school history. As usual, senior Kelsey Kollhoff was remarkable posting a 9.725 which was good for fourth place. Her teammates followed suit with freshman, Hayden Gough, tying her season best with a 9.675. Freshman, Paige Magel and junior, Carley Scott both earned 9.650, while senior, Estee Flom and Pesch chipped in matching scores of 9.550.
While other teams seemed to struggle on the beam, the Warhawks showed up in a big way hitting all six routines. Senior, Sarah Knetzke lead the way with a 9.775 to tie for first place. Hammond followed closely behind posting a 9.675 which was enough to tie for third place. Sophomores, Ashnaya Gupta and Teagan Haberstock, kept things rolling with solid scores of 9.525 and 9.425 respectively. Magel had another strong performance adding in a 9.500 to the total team score of 47.900 which is good for 14th in the UWW records.
The energy on floor was electric as the Warhawks rounded out the meet. As the lead off gymnast, Knetzke earned a solid 9.500 to start off the rotation. Dudziak also chipped in a 9.500. Haberstock earned a 9.625 and junior, Elena Bailey, added in a 9.600 for good measure. But it was Kollhoff who stole the show as the last competitor on floor posting a 9.700 for the Warhawks and earning a fifth place finish. The 48.400 total team floor score is the 12th highest total in school history.
Dudziak was honored as a member of the WIAC All-Sportsmanship team at the conclusion of the meet.
The Warhawks will continue their season at Ursinus College on March 23rd as they compete for the Division III National title. More information on the championship will be announced early next week.
Provost John Chenoweth has announced the three finalists [note: now there are only two] for the dean of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Education & Professional Studies. There will be forums, open to students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members, for the candidates during the week of March 11.
DR. LANA COLLET-KLINGENBERG
BRIEF BIO – Lana Collet-Klingenberg is the interim dean of the College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Collet-Klingenberg joined the faculty at UW-Whitewater in 2009, served as chair of the Special Education department from 2015-2018, and was the college’s interim associate dean and associate dean from 2018-22. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in special education from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and her doctorate in special education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Lana has led work in educator preparation at the state and national level as president of the Wisconsin Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, an affiliate chapter of the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education.
Open forum: Monday, March 11 at 11 a.m., University Center, Room 266 or Webex
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DR. M. CECIL SMITH
BRIEF BIO – M. Cecil Smith is a professor in the School of Education at Southern Illinois University Carbondale where he served as dean of the School from 2020 to 2023. Prior to his appointment at SIUC, he was Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education in the College of Education and Human Services at West Virginia University from 2013 to 2020. He earned a Ph.D. in educational psychology from the University of Wisconsin Madison in 1988 and joined the faculty of the College of Education at Northern Illinois University from 1988 to 2013, where he rose to the rank of full professor. A nationally known scholar in adult learning and literacy, he is the editor of seven books and has produced more than 60 peer-reviewed publications.
Open forum: Friday, March 15, 2024, 11:00 AM in Winther 2001 or Webex
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Note: There was a third candidate, Dr. James Ball; however, he has withdrawn from consideration.
Historical Presenter Michelle Gibbons will visit the library on Tuesday, March 12 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the beautiful yet tragic life of Judy Garland. Gibbons will explain how Garland would receive worldwide fame for her role as Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz. She will explain how she went on to star in other notable movies such as Meet Me in St. Louis; The Harvey Girls; Easter Parade; and Summer Stock. Gibbons will discuss how Garland was let go from MGM in 1950 for personal struggles yet went on to star in the Emmy-nominated television show, The Judy Garland Show and was the first female to receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement. She was also awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award after her death, was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, and was placed on the Top 10 Greatest Female Stars of the American Cinemas list by the American Institute.
There is no cost or registration. While the event is geared toward adults, all ages are welcome to attend. The library is located at 431 W. Center Street in Whitewater.
By Angela Kelm
Asst. Athletic Director for Sports Information
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s phenomenal season came to a close in the Elite 8 Saturday following a 62-48 loss to undefeated Transylvania University.
The Warhawk faithful showed up in droves and provided a fantastic atmosphere in Kachel Gymnasium for the game Saturday night. As the contest got underway, it was clear the first half was going to be a defensive battle from the opening tip. The stifling defenses on both sides limited scoring through the first two quarters and kept the game close.
Late in the first, Lunden Alexander knocked down a triple that gave UWW a 12-9 advantage with 3:29 left. The Pioneers hit a layup at the 1:54 mark for the last bucket of the period.
The second quarter went back-and-forth until TU went on a 7-2 run to open up a six-point lead, 22-16, halfway through the period. The Warhawks responded on both sides – the offense put up seven points including four from Aleah Grundahl and another three from Alexander, while the defense blanked the Pioneers for the final 5:46 of the quarter. That 7-0 run gave UW-Whitewater all the momentum heading into the break despite the one-point difference, 23-22.
A big third quarter run for Transylvania saw the Pioneers build a double figure margin by the midway point. The Warhawks refused to fold and went on a tear late in the quarter. With the score 42-29 in favor of TU, Kacie Carollo fed Grundahl on a beautiful pass for the layin. A quick Pioneer turnover gave the Warhawks the ball under their own basket and Carollo capitalized drilling a three-pointer in the corner in front of the UWW bench. The play was a perfect catch and shoot off the inbounds pass from Renee Rittmeyer and the crowd erupted.
Less than 30 seconds later, Carollo struck again from long range to cut the margin to five. On the other end, Carollo hauled in a defensive board, one of her nine on the night, and pushed the pace up the court. The ball found its way into Katie Hildebrandt’s hands, and she knocked down a jumper to send Kachel into pandemonium as the UWW had cut the lead to three, 42-39, with less than 30 seconds remaining in the quarter. With all of the momentum going the Warhawks’ way, Transylvania called a timeout. Following the break in action, the Pioneers got off a last second shot to push the lead back to five, 44-39, by the end of the third.
The margin was still at five at the 6:17 mark in the fourth before Transylvania hit a couple of big shots and the Warhawk offense went cold. TU hit a three and a layup while UWW had multiple shots circle the rim and pop out. The swing had Pioneer advantage back into double digits with less than four to play. The Warhawks were forced to foul, but TU hit their free throws down the stretch for the final.
Grundahl led UWW with 17 points on 6-12 from the floor. She added six rebounds and tallied three blocks. Hildebrandt posted 10 points while Carollo went 9-9-7 in scoring, rebounds and assists respectively.
The Warhawks closed the 2023-24 campaign with a 25-5 mark after making the team’s 22nd appearance in the NCAA tournament and fifth trip to the Elite 8.
Obituaries
SHIRLEY A. KNUTESON, age 85, of Whitewater, died Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Glenwood at Mulberry Campus in Whitewater. She was born to Hugo and Helen (Wilson) Ferge of Elkhorn, WI. She attended school in Walworth High School, graduating in 1956. Shirley worked at Sterlingworth in Elkhorn and then Fairhaven Nursing Home prior to retirement. As a young woman, she loved roller skating, had a love for animals, especially her dogs and horses on the farm. She was a loyal Brewer and Packer fan. Her diverse family was her pride and joy. Shirley is survived by her six children Jerry … Read more
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A celebration of life for Dave Triebold will be held July 27 at Triebold Farms, with festivities beginning around 11:30 am. A rememberance service will take place at 12:30 pm. A pig roast will follow, and the pool will be open. The family encourages you to stay through the evening for a bonfire as well. Contact Kris (262)949-5474 or Kath (414)412-4385 with questions.
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James Paul Fisher, 86, known by friends as JP or Jay, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at UW Hospital, Madison, with his immediate family by his side. His body finally surrendered to a heart attack after battling heart and kidney ailments for many years. Born in Fond du lac, Wisconsin, on October 25, 1937, to Lorraine and James Fisher, JP was a resident of Elkhorn and then Whitewater, Wisconsin. At age 2 JP was diagnosed with polio. Through daily therapy administered by his mother and grandmother, he overcame this life threatening virus, and with a prognosis of limited … Read more
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Shirley M. Messier, 86, of Whitewater, Wisconsin, passed away on July 8, 2024. Shirley was born to Erwin and Leona Reese on May 20, 1938, in Farmington, Wisconsin. Shirley (“Shirttail”) attended the local country school, then set out on her own, taking a job doing factory work. On August 24, 1957, she married Blaine Messier in Jefferson, Wisconsin. They had three daughters, Michele (Shelly), Terry, and Karen. Shirley spent many years being a working wife and mother, finally retiring from Polymer Technologies / MacLean Fogg in Whitewater. Shirley loved country music and spent her retirement years going to George Jones … Read more
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Patricia Ann ParrBorn 7/20/42Departed to Heaven 5/10/23 About herself, Patricia often said “I love life, I love God, He always has taken care of me, and He always will”. Patricia died peacefully at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc, after a long and courageously fought season of declining health. Patricia was born in Beaver Dam, to a lovely family, which included her older brother Dennis and not too long after, her lifetime best friend and little sister Mary. They grew up on an idyllic “Gentlemen’s Farm” outside of Jefferson, with horses and many animals. Her parents, Floyd and Kathryn owned the … Read more
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Marjorie Alice “GG” Roloff, 89, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Golden Years in Lake Geneva, WI. She was born July 31, 1934, to Fred and Martha (Arndt) Papcke, in Whitewater, WI, the fifth of eleven children. GG attended South Heart Prairie School, across the road from the family’s home farm. She is a Whitewater High School graduate. On April 19, 1953, she married her high school sweetheart, Eric. She worked a variety of jobs over the years. Her most memorable of those being the local canning factory and as a crossing guard. After retiring, she and Eric would … Read more
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Marilyn Mae Fuerstenberg, 81 of Whitewater, WI., passed away on June 27, 2024, at Agrace Hospice in Janesville, WI. Marilyn was born May 27, 1943, in Geneva Township, to Raymond and Doris Kilpin. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, her two younger brothers, Mike and Donny Kilpin. Marilyn married William (Bill) Fuerstenberg on September 21, 1963. Bill and Marilyn lived in Whitewater. Together they raised three children, taking the family on yearly vacations and camping trips throughout the years. Marilyn worked for Walworth County Health and Social Services as a Child Protection Social Worker. She dedicated 25 years … Read more
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Jerome Francis Burke, age 76, of Whitewater, WI, passed away unexpectedly following a brief illness on June 27, 2024. Jerry was born in Evanston, IL on May 13, 1948 to Stephen and Catherine Burke. He grew up in Glenview, IL, where he graduated from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Grade School and then Loyola Academy (Wilmette). Those early days spawned treasured, lifelong friendships. He went on to graduate from St. Joseph’s College (IN) with a BA in Economics, and it was there thathe met his beloved wife, Eileen. They married shortly after graduation and were blessed to share their lives … Read more
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Angelica E. Vicente Santa Cruz passed away Sunday, June 30th in home beside family and friends in Milford, Delaware from a long battle with cancer. Angelica E. Vicente Santa Cruz was born on February 24, 1965. She was the daughter of Doña Carmen Santa Cruz Valdez and Don Luis Vicente León, who allowed her to share a life of family union with her four brothers: Braulio, Carmen Rosa, Edgar and Juan. She was born in Lima-Peru and grew up in the Ventanilla district of the constitutional province of Callao of Peru. She completed her primary studies at the La Merced … Read more
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Lowell V. Youngs, 87, of Whitewater passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024 in Madison. Lowell was born on September 4, 1936 in Wyoming to Isaac and Violet (Doble) Youngs. He grew up in the very small town of Veteran, Wyoming, where he was one of nine students in his graduating class. After graduating, Lowell attended the University of Colorado, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education in 1958. Lowell was drafted into the US Army in 1960 and selected to be in the Army Band, where he gladly carried a clarinet instead of a gun. He was … Read more
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