Month: February 2018

The Libraries Transform Campaign Kicks Off at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library on February 1st.

 

This February, all 24 public libraries of Jefferson and Waukesha Counties are showing our citizens how libraries transform lives and make our communities stronger through a range of programs and initiatives. The Libraries Transform campaign is an initiative of the Bridges Library System inspired by the American Library Association.  The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library is a member of the Bridges Library System.

Even if you haven’t been to the library in a while, we invite you to visit us. Each library is hosting a unique program during the month of February. Pick up a brochure at your local library for a list of special programs and a passport to use when attending programs.  You will be entered into a prize drawing if you attend programs at 3 or more libraries in Jefferson or Waukesha counties.

For more information and a complete listing of programs at all of the libraries in the Bridges Library System, please visit:  https://bridgeslibrarysystem.org/

UW-Whitewater Sports Recap

Andrea Meinert led the Warhawks (15 points) in the win.

Picture by Peter Mischka, courtesy of Bob Mischka.

UWW Women’s Basketball: No. 19 UW-Whitewater 71, UW-Stevens Point 54

Senior forward Andrea Meinert led the Warhawks with 15 points. Senior guard Malia Smith, junior center Sarah Schumacher, and sophomore guard Camri Conley each added 12 points for UW-Whitewater. For complete story at UWWSports.com, 

UWW Men’s Basketball: No. 25 UW-Stevens Point 74, No. 12 UW-Whitewater 60

The No. 12 UW-Whitewater men’s basketball team was defeated by UW-Stevens Point, 74-60, in a Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletics Conference matchup on Wednesday night in Stevens Point, Wis.

Junior guard Andre Brown led the Warhawks with 18 points and four assists.  Junior forward Derek Rongstad and junior guard Dalton Menke each added nine points. For complete story at UWWSports.com, 

No. 8 UW-Whitewater Downs UW-Eau Claire on Senior Night

The No. 8 ranked University of Wisconsin-Whitewater wrestling team finished the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference dual season unbeaten Wednesday night after defeating UW-Eau Claire 36-7 on Senior Night at Russell Arena.

The Warhawks (10-5 overall, 5-0 WIAC) took eight of the 10 weight classes after recognizing seniors Jordan Newman and Austin Quartullo prior to their final home dual. For complete story at UWWSports.com, 

Whitewater Middle School Spelling Bee Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the annual Spelling Bee held on January 31st! After a grueling showdown and needing to locate additional words….

1st place – Sophie Walton, 8th grade with the winning word of constabulary.

2nd place – Andrew Rollette, 8th grade. Andrew went out on the word prestidigitation.

3rd place – Madison Strickler, 8th grade. Madison made her final error on the word coppice.

The top winner for 7th grade was Henry Mortimer who went out on the word supercilious.

The top winner for 6th grade was Nate Black who went out on the word tempestuous.

Everyone that participated did an awesome job and should be proud of their voluminous spelling ability. Good luck to Sophie as she advances to compete at the regional Scripps Spelling Bee.

Pictured (L-R)- Nate Black, Sophie Walton, Andrew Rollette, Madison Strickler, Henry Mortimer

 

No One Hurt in Three-Alarm Fire in Whitewater.

Officials with the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office said a home in Whitewater appears to be a total loss after a three-alarm fire Wednesday, Jan. 31. It happened around 9 am at a two-story home on Grand View Dr. near Kettle Moraine Dr.

No one was in the home at the time. No one was hurt.

For complete story from Fox6now.com, 

Whitewater Scholarly Scoop Lecture Series – “From the Silent Generation to Generation Z: How Do We Work Together?”

From the Silent Generation to Generation Z: How Do We Work Together?: Every generation tends to complain about the next generation: from the silent generation who experienced the great depression, the Woodstock experience of the baby boomers, to the “technoholics” of Generation Z. As individuals, we can either ignore the differences that exist or learn to build on each other’s strengths in order to create more change together. From the classroom to the workplace to society as a whole, we should learn to recognize and honor the differences of the next generations in order to be able to connect and to find ways to build bridges in order to address larger social issues together. Presented by Sarah Hessenauer (Social Work).

Where: Whitewater Senior Center (Starin Park Community Bldg. 504 W. Starin Rd., Whitewater, WI)

When: Friday, February 2 from 10:30-11:30 am.

This talk is open and free to the public!

Comedian Pete Lee plays UW-Whitewater, Thursday February 1st, at 7:30 PM

Nationally known comedian Pete Lee, a Janesville native and recent a performer on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, comes to Whitewater. Check out his Tonight Show performance from January 12th here: https://youtu.be/adZAtplseGU

Where: University Center – Hamilton Room, UW-Whitewater Campus

When: Thursday, February 1 at 7:30 pm;  Doors will open at 7 pm.

Cost: FREE! 

This event is presented by UC Entertainment.

From Pete’s bio:

Pete Lee might be the nicest person in New York City, but that’s because it’s impossible to sound aggressive with a Wisconsin accent. Pete was raised in Janesville, WI by divorced parents and a 19-inch television, which is probably why he pursued a career in entertainment.

In 2005, Pete flew to New York to make his television debut on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend. That same night, he met his future wife, and she made him move to Manhattan. Soon after moving to NYC, he was selected to perform at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, where he was voted a standout performer. In 2008 Pete made his network television debut performing on NBC’s Last Comic Standing finishing as a semi-finalist. That same year, he made his television acting debut on the CBS Soap Opera As The World Turns, lasting two episodes! At the end of 2008 he then shot his own Comedy Central half Hour Special, which earned him a “cult” following at comedy clubs, and the opportunity to perform over the next four years at 500 colleges across the country.

In 2010 Pete began producing and editing his own shows for the Internet which led to getting his own web show on MSN.com called New York Minute:30. His web shows attracted the attention of television talent scouts and in 2012 he was hired to be a writer and cast member on FUSE TV’s Video on Trial and the NFL Network’s Top 10’s. In 2013, Pete was hired as a cast member on VH1’s Best Week Ever, which debuted in January.

If you haven’t heard of Pete Lee yet, prepare to tell other people.

Whitewater High School hosts Rock Valley Conference Honors Band

On Monday, January 29, 2018, Whitewater High School hosted the Rock Valley Conference Honors Band. Former Whippet, Dr. Erika Svanoe was the guest clinician and did marvelous work with the students throughout the day. There were 90 students from the following schools; Beloit Turner, Big Foot, Brodhead, Clinton, Evansville, Edgerton, East Troy, Jefferson, McFarland, and Whitewater. Casual Joe’s catered in a wonderful dinner for all the students and the day concluded with a great concert.

Whitewater students included: Lydia Wiley Deal, Caroline Crowley, Alisha Parboteeah, Miriam Navejas, Caty Strait, Allisan Barrett, Jacob Zuehlke, and Sophie Mayer.