Month: December 2018

Wrestlers open season at competitive Tom McGarvie Early Bird Tournament

Gehrig Monday finished 3rd in an Earlybird Scramble Invitational wrestling tournament at Watertown on Saturday, Dec 1.

 

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Article By John Schimming

After three great weeks of practice, the whippet wrestlers finally were able to hit the mats in competition against someone other than a teammate. This tournament in Watertown is a great opener for the team as it has some very competitive teams there. The format of the tournament has the student-athletes compete in either two or three rounds depending on the size of the bracket and, depending on how they do, they then get put into placement pools. This is a great opportunity for the students as it allows them to see good competition and then in the later rounds be in brackets at their ability.

Whitewater wrestled pretty well in their first competition placing four guys in the top four and finishing the day in 7th place out of 17 teams. It is always nice for the coaching staff to see the team in competition so there can be evaluation and see where we need to focus more work.

Placing 3rd for the whippets were Amaru Casas at 182 pounds and Gehrig Monday at 195 pounds. Both of these student-athletes wrestled well on the day going 4-1.  Finishing in 4th place was Trenten Zahn at 120 pounds and Jaden Salmieri at 138 pounds. They each wrestled their way into the gold bracket and ran into really tough guys here. They finished the day 3-2. Taking 5th for Whitewater was freshman Carter Friend at 152. He finished the day at 4-1 losing in the quarterfinals to a sectional champion from Mineral Point. Other than that setback Friend looked good in his first varsity tournament.

The Whippets are in action two times this upcoming week. On Thursday they travel to Big Foot to open up the dual meet season and on Saturday the team will be hosting the 8th annual Whitewater Invitational. Wrestling on Saturday will begin at 9 am.

Scholarly Scoop: Halftime Adjustments: How The 2018 Midterm Elections Will Affect the Rest of the Trump Presidency

Eric Loepp, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Friday, December 7, 10:30 am

Starin Park Community Building

504 W Starin Rd.

How will the 2018 midterm elections affect the Trump presidency? Will he be in a stronger position to fulfill his own campaign promises, or will the new Congress limit his ambitions? As we approach halftime of Trump’s (first?) term, it is time to look ahead to 2019. How will the midterm elections impact the president’s agenda as he pursues his policy goals and begins to plan his own re-election campaign? Come join for an interactive exploration of the political possibilities the New Year will bring!

Eric Loepp, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater teaches courses in American government, political behavior and research methods. His research focuses on candidate evaluation and electoral decision-making, particularly in primary elections. His research has been published in Electoral Studies, the Journal of Political Science Education and American Politics Research, among other outlets. Current research projects focus on the role challengers play in shaping perceptions of candidates running for office, especially as they impact female politicians.

Please register in advance if you will be attending by calling 262-473-0535.

First United Methodist Church of Whitewater Christmas Cantata – Sunday, December 9

The First United Methodist Church of Whitewater will be presenting their Whitewater Area Regional Ministry Christmas Cantata, “The Heart of Christmas” by Pepper Choplin, on December 9 at 10:00 AM and 4:30 PM at 145 S. Prairie Street in Whitewater.

The cantata incorporates blues, bluegrass, and traditional choral styles. Featured soloists are Katy Fortney, Nathan Roley, Barb Athas, Jenn Crone, and Ella Willman. The choir is accompanied by Jim Athas and directed by Christine Hayes. The narrations by the Rev. Phil Blackwell and the Rev. Susan Bresser tell the timeless Christmas story in a creative, profound way through the gospel of St. Luke. The choir will be accompanied by Bass, Drums, and Piano.

Prime Time Youth Group to hold fundraiser to support mission trip

The Prime Time Youth Group of the Whitewater Area Regional Ministry of the United Methodist Church will host their annual Cookie Walk on Saturday, December 8 from 9 -11 am at First United Methodist Church, 145 S. Prairie St., Whitewater, WI.

All proceeds to support the youth mission trip 2019.

Memory Café Meeting at Irvin L. Young Memorial Library

The Irvin L. Young Memorial Library, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, is hosting a monthly Memory Café for individuals who are living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), early-stage Alzheimer’s or other dementia, and their care partners. This free social event is held on the second Monday of every month in the Library Community Room at 431 W. Center St. in Whitewater, at 10:30 am.

The next meeting will be December 10th. The theme will be Bingo, with bingo games and activities.

The Memory Café offers participants a safe and fun way to share their stories and socialize with others who have similar experiences. Learn how staying physically, socially and mentally active is good for the brain.

Registration is required for first-time attendees. Please call 800-272-3900 to register.

Holiday Fruit Basket Sale

Help support the Whitewater Rotary Clubs Community Fund by purchasing a Holiday Fruit Basket. At $17 each, Holiday fruit baskets are a great gift idea for family, friends, teachers, clients, customers, and employees. Baskets will be filled with the highest quality oranges, apples, grapefruit, and pears available. Orders are due by December 12 with delivery on December 19. Pick up an order form at Premier Bank, First Citizens State Bank, and Davis Duehr Dean.

Holiday

Downtown Whitewater’s 2018 Parade of Lights

Downtown Whitewater will again host the Parade of Lights on December 7, 2018.

The evening will begin at 4 pm with a holiday market featuring outdoor vendors at the 4 corners of 1st Street and Main Street along with other downtown retailers who are open for holiday shopping and dining. We invite all members of the community to support local small businesses by joining us downtown for holiday shopping or dinner with friends and family on this festive evening.

Children’s activities will feature an opportunity to visit Santa, hosted and sponsored by First Citizens State bank at their downtown location at 207 W Main Street from 4 pm to 6 pm. After visiting Santa don’t forget to join Stories by the Fire also located within the bank. Do you want to build a snowman? Pick up a quick and child-friendly activity at Dales at 155 W Main Street sponsored by the Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club! The fun doesn’t end there, you’ll find more take and make crafts and an in-person craft inside Quiet Hut Sports also sponsored by the Whitewater Kiwanis Breakfast Club.

All your downtown exploring will leave you wanting to warm up because this is Wisconsin, so make sure to stop by our s’mores firepit right outside the Discover Whitewater offices at 150 W Main Street. We’ll have the Selfie Sleigh available again this year as well as Christmas music to sing along while you await the parade’s arrival! And don’t miss some of the downtown decorations generously sponsored by Premier Bank. The parade route will run from Whitton Street along Main Street downtown to the intersection of Main Street and Whitewater Street where it rounds the corner and ends at Cravath Lakefront Park.

“There’s just something magical about being downtown on a cold winter evening watching a holiday parade filled with lights, surrounded by friends, family, and community members. It reminds me of just how special Whitewater is,” Katie Nass a member of the executive board and volunteer for Downtown Whitewater, Inc says. Pile on the layers if the forecast looks chilly and join us in celebrating the holiday season with this year’s parade theme “A Very Merry Christmas”! We can’t wait to spend an evening with you! Don’t miss the Chili dinner and cookie decorating at Living Word Fellowship that is free and open to all at 7 pm.

Downtown Whitewater, Inc. is a volunteer-driven organization spearheading a community effort to re-energize and enhance our historic downtown. We are community advocates and volunteers who share a passion for Whitewater. We bring people from all walks of life together to celebrate Whitewater’s history and traditions, to care for our downtown neighborhood, and to inspire confidence and investments that are flowing toward an economically vibrant, engaging and exciting place in the heart of Whitewater – a place we love, a place we’re proud to call home, and a place where future generations can grow and take pride in calling their own.

Whitewater Unified School District School Board Open Seat

Brian Brunner filed his non-candidacy paperwork which means that he will not seek re-election for the Whitewater Unified School District School Board in the spring election. This means there will be a minimum of one (1) vacancy on the School Board. One (1) other position will also be on the spring ballot; that position is presently filled by Jim Stewart.

Residents of the Whitewater Unified School District are encouraged to consider seeking a position on the School Board. The filing date for those interested in becoming a candidate is Wednesday, January 2, 2019, by 5:00 p.m.

Any person who is a United States citizen and a qualified elector of the Whitewater Unified School District is legally qualified to become a member of the School Board. In addition, members of the Board should have a genuine interest in and devotion to public education, a willingness to give time and effort to the position, a capacity to understand people, and the ability to work cooperatively with others.

The School Board encourages citizens to give serious consideration to become a School Board candidate. The Whitewater Unified School District School Board is actively involved in doing what’s best for the students, staff, and the community of Whitewater.

Paperwork may be obtained and filed at the office of the School Board Secretary at the Whitewater Unified School District Central Office, 419 South Elizabeth Street, Whitewater.

CENTRAL OFFICE HOURS:

Through Thursday, December 20 -Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m

Friday, December 21 – 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (5:00 is the deadline for incumbents to file a Notification of Non-candidacy)

Monday, Dec. 24 through Tuesday, Jan. 1 – Closed

Wednesday, Jan. 2 – Closed; Call 920-948-4334 if you need to drop off paperwork (5:00 p.m. is the deadline for filing candidacy paperwork)

Upcoming City and Community Meetings: Week of December 3 to December 9

Urban Forestry Commission – Monday, December 3, 2018, 4:30 pm, Whitewater Municipal Building – Cravath Lakefront Room

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City of Whitewater Common Council – Tuesday, December 4, 2018, 6:30 pm, Whitewater Municipal Building

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Parks & Recreation Meeting – Wednesday, December 4, 2018, 5:30 pm, Whitewater Municipal Building – Cravath Lakefront Room 

For agenda,