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The Wild Ones Kettle Moraine Chapter: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes, presents:
Natural Areas Management and Protection in Light of Climate Change
Presented by Zachary Kron, Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
Zach will discuss the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission’s amendments to the Regional Natural Areas and Critical Species Habitat Protection and Management Plan for Southeastern Wisconsin (Planning Report 42). The goal of this plan is to identify the remaining remnant natural communities and prioritize them for protection and management. P.R. 42 was updated in 2010, but no significant updates have been made since. The presentation summarizes upcoming changes to the plan including designation changes for individual sites and recommendations to manage for climate resilience.
Zach is a Senior Specialist-Biologist at the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission. He earned a Bachelor’s in Natural Resource and Environmental Sciences and a Master’s in Plant Biology from the University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign in 2009 and 2011 respectively. Prior to his position at the Commission, Zach worked for the Illinois Natural History Survey, private restoration contractors, non-profit conservation organizations, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
WHEN: Saturday, February 17 2024, at 10 a.m.
WHERE: South Kettle Moraine State Forest Headquarters, Eagle
S91W39091 Highway 59; One mile west of Eagle, on Highway 59
Open to the Public. No admission fee.
Editor’s note: The Banner appreciates having permission to use the image on the homepage by Rosy / Bad Homburg / Germany from Pixabay.
Editor’s note: The following was submitted by Justin Kamp, Middle School band teacher.
The Whitewater Unified School District Band Program held its Annual Bandorama Concert on Saturday, February 10 under the direction of Sam Averill (WHS Bands), Justin Kamp (WMS Bands) and Zach Jacobson (5th Grade Band). The students in grades 5th-12th and the Jazz Ensembles at Whitewater Middle School and Whitewater High School performed showcasing the growth of musicianship from beginners in 5th grade to our Seniors at the high school! This year, the 8th grade band joined the High School Bands for a combined piece called “Lightning Field” by John Mackey, the WMS and WHS Jazz Ensembles combined to perform “Jump Jive ‘An Wail” by Louis Prima, and the grand finale of the concert was “Let’s Go Band!” by Andrew Ballent performed by ALL students 5th-12th grade together, with guest conductors, Whitewater Middle School Administration: Chris Fountain and Caitlin Dowden. Photo credit: Cory Christensen
By Angela Kelm
Asst. Athletic Director for Sports Information
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater senior forward became the all-time leading scorer in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in the Warhawks’ 82-72 win over UW-Platteville Wednesday night.
Grundahl scored 14 points to break the WIAC scoring record of 1,834 previously held by Arlene Meinholz of UW-Eau Claire since 1995. The senior now has 1,835 career points.
Wednesday’s game was the team’s annual Play4Kay game. This year, with the help of game sponsor UW Credit Union, UW-Whitewater will be donating over $1,000 to the Kay Vow Cancer Fund.
After a high-scoring first quarter, UW-Platteville took a four-point lead into the second, 24-20. The Warhawks responded with a huge second quarter, bolstered by a late run, to reclaim the lead by the break. Lunden Alexander knocked down a triple off a Grundahl assist to set the tone in the quarter. By the midway point of the period, UWW had reclaimed the lead, 33-31. From that point, the Warhawks went on an 11-5 run to take a 44-36 lead into halftime.
The teams were even through the third, each dropping in 19 points in the quarter. The Warhawks held the lead the rest of the way sealing the game from the charity stripe.
In her first game back from injury, Kacie Carollo paced UWW with a double-double scoring 22 points and hauling in 13 rebounds. The junior hit 3-6 from long range and was 7-9 from the free throw line adding four steals, two assists and a blocked shot in 38 minutes played. Alexander added 15 points bolstered by 5-6 from the charity stripe while adding six assists.
With the win, the Warhawks clinched the number two seed in the WIAC Tournament. UWW is one game back with one game left in the regular season, but UW-Oshkosh holds the tiebreaker for the top seed. UW-Whitewater will receive a first round bye in the tournament and will host the highest remaining seed Wednesday, February 21 at 7 p.m.
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announces its Dean’s List, honoring those full-time students who earned high honors in the fall 2023 semester.
College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture and the College of Liberal Arts and Education require grade-point averages of 3.75 and above for Dean’s List honors, while the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science requires students to reach at least a 3.50.
Students from this area on the Dean’s List include:
NAME, MAJOR, CAMPUS
Whitewater, WI
David Cushman, Mathematics BS, UW-Platteville
Allison Heckert*, Health & Human Performance BS, UW-Platteville
Andrea Kuhl, Reclamation, Environment and Conservation BS, UW-Platteville
Sydney Treder, Industrial Engineering BS, UW-Platteville
Evie Troxel, Health & Human Performance BS, UW-Platteville
*Allison Heckert was also recognized for Chancellor’s Honors, having achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the semester.
The Whitewater Whippet Gymnastics JV won against Waterford on Tuesday, February 13, 79.5 to 74.9.
On Vault, Maddie Joseph scored a 7.05 with her front hand spring. The other four girls competed a straddle over.
On Balance Beam, Emy Islas scored her personal best with a score of 5.8. Maggie Maas also scored her personal best with a 4.8.
On Floor, Maddie Morton scored a 5.85 which is her personal best this season. Gabi Pena scored her personal best with a 5.7.
The Whippets had two new team members compete on Bars at this meet, Amaya Conner and Maggie Maas.
The girls will be competing in Elkhorn on Friday, February 16th for the conference meet starting at 6:00.
Article Submitted by Shawnda Peters
Whitewater High School Head Gymastics Coach
speters@wwusd.org
On Tuesday night, February 13, the Whitewater Wrestling Team hosted the Team Sectional Wrestling Tournament as well as had the opportunity to compete in the duals. The evening started with Whitewater wrestling Campbellsport High School. Whitewater came out strong going up 13-6, but then the wind was taken out of the team’s sails as the Cougars were able to come away with a stretch of some big wins.
Coming up with wins for the Whippets included Brady Friend (132) with a big second period pin to give the Whippets a lead. Connor Friend (138) then followed with a very well wrestled match, winning 11-1. Traysen Thomason got a nice win for himself at 144 pounds winning his match 11-4. Traysen worked hard to get the major decision but came up just short. After a dry spell in victories, Payton Lyon (190) wrestled a very quick student and was able to chip away and keep his offense alive, coming out on top 7-1. Jarvis Porcaro (120) ended the night and the dual meet season for the Whitewater team with a pin.
The coaching staff is very happy with the grit the team showed not only at the team sectional but all season long. From the start of the season, the team had a goal of reaching team state, and it did hurt to miss out on the opportunity, but they need to hold their heads high as they represented their school very well in all the dual meets this season.
The nine boys who qualified for individual sectionals as well as the girls will be on a bus early Saturday morning as they travel to Campbellsport to attempt to punch their ticket to the individual state tournament in Madison.
Editor’s note: The following announcement was received from Whitewater High School.
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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