By Tom Ganser Correspondent Courtney Nelson, introduced as the new director for Downtown Whitewater, and an annual report presented by Dave Saalsaa, president of the executive board who will be stepping down from that position next month were the highlights at the organization’s annual meeting March 10. Kristine Zaballos, […]
Author: Heather Perkins
KERMIT A. ALLEN
Kermit A. Allen, 92, of Marshalltown, Iowa, formerly of Coralville, Iowa, died March 15, 2016. He was born July 4, 1923, in St. Paul, Minn., to Jerry B. and Angeline A. Allen. He graduated from Granada High School in Granada, Minn. He received his Bachelor of Arts […]
MARY J. JONES
Mary Jane Jones, 81, of Janesville, died March 12, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. She was born in Elkhorn, Dec. 9, 1934, to the late Benjamin and Leota (Kuhnle) Rucker. She graduated from Delavan-Darien High School in 1953 and married John D. Jones on Aug. 9, […]
JUDITH A. JOHNSON
Judith A. Johnson, 54, of Delavan, died March 17, 2016, at Mercy Walworth Hospital in Lake Geneva. Monroe Funeral Home in Delavan is assisting the family.
ALBERT VANDER VEEN
Albert Vander Veen, 95, of Delavan died March 19, 2016, at Holton Manor in Elkhorn. Monroe Funeral Home in Delavan is assisting the family.
Grocery store options continue to be discussed
By Dave Fidlin Correspondent Efforts to bring a full-service grocer back into the city of Whitewater continue, and a cross-section of residents and grassroots groups are working to ensure no stone remains unturned. Council member Stephanie Goettl is among the city organizers taking steps toward looking into different possibilities. The […]
Thanks for making waves
Whitewater High School swim team members recognized at the team’s awards banquet March 9, from the left, are: Andrew Gildner, unsung hero; Jack Downs, most improved; Benny Liang, most valuable and most dedicated veteran; and Michael Kuhl, most dedicated rookie. (Bob Mischka photo)
‘He’s the most genuine person I’ve met’
Miller remembered as a friend, mentor and biggest fan of university By Kevin Cunningham sports correspondent James “Jim” B. Miller III, a former UW-Whitewater head baseball coach, passed away at the age of 74 on March 9. Simply calling him a former head baseball coach, however, does not even begin […]
Lady Whippets awarded
Members of the Whitewater High School girls basketball team receive awards at a banquet March 14, from the left: Cheyenne Minton, captain; Keely Fiedler, Whippet heart award and captain; Rebekah Schumacher, captain, most assists and most steals; Myriama Smith-Traore, captain, best defense, most rebounds and most valuable; […]
Gymnasts honored
The Whitewater High School gymnastic team’s year-end banquet March 8 saw several athletes honored, from the left: (front) Autumn Lesar, most improved; Nicole Tomomitsu, most dedicated; Meikayla Korf, most improved; (back) Sydney Treder, most positive attitude; Amanda Kraayvanger, captain and overall star winner; and Kelly O’Hara, captain […]
